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March 11, 2015

March 11, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

Online outrage over racism at fraternities – how much are official responses dictated by social media? Also this hour a 23-year-old from North Texas comes up with a solution for kids dying in car seats. Plus, a jury tells hit makers Pharrell and Robin Thicke – you got to give it up. But is there something else lost in the processs? All that and much more on today’s edition of the Texas Standard:

March 10, 2015

March 10, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

The official vehicle of Texas goes from large to extra large why but at what cost to safety? Also, we’ll explore why other states are looking to Texas for criminal justice reform. Plus, a prescription for what ails us politically. All that and more and this episode of the Texas Standard:

March 9, 2015

March 9, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

A half a billion dollars in state contracts and zero oversight. Who’s minding how the money is spent? Also, expert advice on how to spend your own dollars smarter. Plus, how author James Patterson is saving libraries. All that and more on this episode of the Texas Standard:

March 5, 2015

March 5, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

Winter weather takes a toll on Texas with at least one death reported and a metroplex at a stand still. Plus, the brutal truth about barbecue chains. And the 85-year-old grandma from Houston who is a rising star in the movement to legalize pot. All that and more on today’s episode of the Texas Standard.

March 4, 2015

March 4, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

A jumbotron at a Texas high school and an ad depicting a tattooed Jesus turns into a federal case over religious liberty. Also, a plan to give report cards to Texas public schools and what kind of grades they’re bringing home. Plus, a candid conversation with UT football legend, Mack Brown. All that and more and this episode of the Texas Standard:

March 3, 2015

March 3, 2015

Texas Standard

By: Andrew Weber

Are you vaccinated? Are you sure? Chances are the court doesn’t know either. Also, why grade inflation gets a pass around these parts. Plus, arguments tomorrow in a case that could alter healthcare for millions across Texas and beyond. All that and much more on today’s episode of the Texas Standard.

March 2, 2015

March 2, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

Texas money to fight terrorists abroad? Meet the group raising funds for Christian soldiers to take on ISIS. Plus: Peering into journals of every day Texans, and five things every Texan needs to do before they die. Also: Al-Shabaab on the Texas border -political propaganda or serious terrorist threat? All that and more, on this episode of the Texas Standard:

February 27, 2015

February 27, 2015

Texas Standard

By: David Brown

Land of the free and the home of the hacker? Why Texas ranks top for e-fraudsters. Also, echoes of the D.C. sniper attacks with random shootings in Houston. Plus, Andy Roddick speaks out on Texas Education and – unlike some other sports heroes – still refuses to bite his tongue. All that and more on this episode of the Texas Standard: