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Texans are losing millions in scams involving crypto kiosks

Supporters call it the most important housing legislation in decades, but what does the new housing law mean for everyday Texans?

In Texas’ closely watched U.S. Senate race, a challenge to what’s become conventional wisdom about Democratic nominee James Talarico and his appeal to Texas’ Black voters.

An apparent end to the ceasefire with Iran and where that leaves consumers in Texas.

Plus: They look like ATMs, but critics say Texas is behind the curve on banning them. Why cryptocurrency kiosks are getting a cold hard look.

Texas Standard: October 11, 2018

Amid a national call for accountability, and after years of silence, Texas clergy now say they will name names of priests accused of child sex abuse. The announcement from the 15 dioceses in Texas is seen as an attempt to rebuild trust with the state’s 8.5 million Catholics… but questions linger over the process, and whether justice can be served. Also, while the Florida panhandle assesses damage in the wake of Hurricane Michael, Texas researchers explore the long term implications of what many regard as the worst industrial catastrophe ever to hit the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, surprise findings in a survey on political polarization. Those stories and more, today on the Texas Standard.

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