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With school back in session across most parts of the lone star state, Texas Standard commentator WF Strong is among those starting off the morning with drop offs at school. But while he was dripping off his daughter the other day — waiting in a line of cars stretching for blocks — he noticed no kids were walking to school or riding bikes. It got him thinking about his own first day of 2nd grade.
September 18, 2026
Revisiting the top quotes from ‘Lonesome Dove’
W.F. Strong on the news that Netflix will be re-adapting Larry McMurty’s beloved novel, “Lonesome Dove” to an ongoing series.
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September 8, 2026
What happens when a show that stopped producing new episodes several decades ago breaks into the top 10 streaming TV series?
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August 19, 2026
Why “Redneck Dave” didn’t trust banks
It might be worth considering what you can learn by examining how someone saves their money.
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July 22, 2026
Remembering the bass boat heroes (Re-run)
The way we face storms is symbolic of our resilience to unmitigated pressure. As Texans, we know this well.
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July 8, 2026
Texas Phonetic Alphabet REVISTED
Texas Standard is an interactive program. We don’t just share news and information with you — we’re also interested in hearing *your perspective. Our commentator WF Strong recently got in on this interactive element of Texas Standard when he solicited feedback for his Texas NATO alphabet idea.
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June 10, 2026
A look into a new book about one of the Lone Star State’s most iconic athletes.
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May 28, 2026
Rebroadcast: The craziest race you’ve never heard of happened on Padre Island
Texas Standard commentator WF Strong says that, starting in the 1950s, participants in the Padre Island Walkathon covered 110 miles – all walking, no running – over three days.
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