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Chants of Bernie growing louder- in Texas? What the caucuses in Nevada add up to for the Lone Star State. That story and a lot more today on the Texas Standard.

This week we’re looking at the top line issues approaching November. Today, how much is health care going to move the body politic. We’ll take a closer look.

Also, who’s afraid of the big bad license plate camera? More communities are having that conversation.

And the matador leaves the ring, in what could be the end of an era in South Texas. All that and then some on the national news show of you know where.

Democratic State Senator John Whitmire is celebrating upcoming closures of two state prisons in his district.

Why are some news organizations in Texas doing away with a shameful source of revenue?

How is Dallas County finding housing for veterans experiencing homelessness?

There’s an opportunity to invest in rural Texas – who will take it?

Texas under six flags – and the maps that were drawn way back when.

WHO will fill a state senate seat that’s about to open up?

The WHO
The WHAT
The WHEN
The WHY
Answers to your questions today on the Texas Standard.

What comes next for the two Texans once in the running for president? Out of the race but not down for the count. We’ll get you up to speed today on the Texas Standard.

The latest on Julian Castro’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race and his rapid endorsement of a former rival. Plus our conversation with Beto O’Rourke on his plans to stay in the political arena.
Also, a free ride for Houston? A radical rethink about bus fares.
Plus, signs of a big comeback for the Big Horn out in Big Bend country.
A lot of ground to cover on today’s Texas Standard.

Iran warns of retaliation in the aftermath of the US assassination of its revolutionary guards chief. Where are we most vulnerable? That story and more today on the Texas Standard.

As security officials take steps to fortify the US against expected retaliation from Iran, how Texas may to some degree insulate the rest of the US in at least one form of potential retaliation.

Also Texas: a longtime leader in the resettlement of refugees. Is that about to come to an end? Texas’s governor faces a deadline.
Those stories and more when the national news show of Texas gets started.

The killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani and the US’ dramatic escalation in the Middle East. What it means today on the Texas Standard.
The end of Julian Castro’s presidential bid may signal the beginning of his new political career. We explore.
How the cost of housing has prompted a new era of student activism in the Capital City.
We look at 150 years of construction at the US/Mexico border. One of the most dramatic transformations of our landscape…
And a story so wild one prosecutor called it “the most lavish scam” he had ever seen.

All that and more- this is the Texas Standard.

The race for democratic presidential candidates started with two Texans. Now there are none. Julian Castro drops out – that’s today on the Standard.

What’s next for the former San Antonio mayor and former US Housing Secretary? We explore some options.

With the new year – come new laws. What are they and how do they affect you?

The woman, the myth, the legend – Emma Tenayuca. A tribute.

How can an organization that started entertaining troops during World War 2 remain relevant with today’s military?

And the best of West Texas. Tips for your next trip.

Start your year with the right sounds in your ear. This is the Texas Standard.

It’s time to take a look at what Texas’ political parties are planning for the year 2020. A sneak peek to their strategies today on the Standard.

With heavy hearts we bring you the latest on the shooting at a house of worship in White Settlement, Texas.

What if what was once a symbol of hatred could be transformed into a symbol of unity? The arts organization that tryign to do just that.

Some numbers at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice are not adding up. How did TDCJ so drastically reduce the number of attempted suicides?

And the poetry of a young Syrian boy. Today on the Texas Standard.

He calls it powered by people, but there’s one ex presidential contender clearly powering the group to prominence. What it could mean for Texas in 2020. Also, law enforcement warning that there’s a certain type of trafficking on the rise in the borderlands and its causing cacti to disappear. And why 2020 could turn into a banner year for renewable energy in Texas. Plus the story of some last minute angels helping out a short-handed Santa in some parts of of the Lone Star State. That and more today on the Texas Standard:

The president promises 400 miles of border wall within the next year. But something’s in the way: miles and miles of private property. More today on the Texas Standard.
What were the takeaways for Texas in last night’s democratic presidential debate? And what might it mean for Texas’ lone remaining contender in that race?
also, as traffic backs up on Texas highways- are bigger roads better roads?
One of Texas’ most celebrated museums reconsiders Norman Rockwell. Plus, the week that was in Texas politics and more when the National News Show of Texas gets started.

The impeachment of a president- for the third time in history. Where did Texas’ lawmakers come down? The lowdown on how it all went down today on the Texas Standard.

In November a bond proposition failed in Midland. But wait, there’s more: suddenly a box of votes turns up and what do you know- it changes the outcome. Old style Texas election shenannigans or something else?

Social media monitoring–are workers paying the price?

Also Texas Monthly issues this years “Bum Steer Awards”. And there’s tie for first place, or is it last place? All those stories plus a whole lot more when the Texas Standard gets underway.

A major victory against the US Army Corps of Engineers by home and business owners hard hit by Hurricane Harvey. How, and what happens next- today on the Texas Standard.

Another lawsuit, this time coming in the aftermath of tropical storm Imelda raises questions about how the Houston region is grappling with climate change. We’ll explain.

Plus, Texas reputation as the top state for the death penalty may be receding. How new attitudes about capital punishment appear to be leading to big changes.

Plus, a somewhat timely Politifact check of a claim by Ted Cruz. And a whole lot more when the Texas Standard gets started.

A vote to impeach the President of the United States. As the hour approaches, the Texas delegation comes to terms with an historic vote. The latest coming up on the Texas Standard.

How are Texas representatives voting on impeachment? The latest from Benjamin Wermund of the Houston Chronicle.

Also the NBA tries to score big in Mexico- though this won’t be a easy layup, that’s for sure.

And countdown for the President’s much talked about military space force. Almost ready for launch? Or still the stuff of science fiction? All those stories and more as the the Texas Standard gets started.

A behind the scenes drama involving a Texas senator could have major implications for the U.S. and Iran. What’s happening and why it matters, today on the Texas Standard.

Student athletes getting kicked out of college following complaints of sexual assault but getting to start over at other schools. A new report about a “sexual predator pipeline” claims the NCAA is looking the other way.

Also, a new initiative in Cowtown to preserve those wide open spaces Texas is so famous for- before they disappear.

All those stories and then some on the National news show of you know where.