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April 21, 2015

What new UT Austin President Greg Fenves hopes to change in higher education. Plus, Walmart has closed 6 stores across different states for the same problem: plumbing. The thing is, no plumbing problems were reported. Now Walmart’s facing claims it closed the stores to prevent workers from union organizing. We’ll investigate. Also, ever wondered what happened to Santa Ana after the battle of San Jacinto 179 years ago today? We’ve got one theory – and our series on Texas history from a kid’s perspective continues. All that and more on this episode of the Texas Standard.

April 20, 2015

Texas has a gambling problem and the addicts aren’t just the gamblers – but local governments too. Plus, massive layoffs at one of the biggest oil services companies in Texas. How could this possibly be a good sign? Also, it’s high noon for hospitals across Texas, as the federal government threatens to withhold billions. And a Texas middle school makes the most of the video game Minecraft. All that and more on today’s Texas Standard:

April 6, 2015

A court ruling’s impact on water rights in Texas. Plus, a disturbing moment in Dallas history, the public hanging of a black man on a prominent arch. Also, a look at Ken Paxton’s legal problems and what the Texas legislature is doing about tax cuts. All that and more on the Standard: