Most Texans now live in urban areas but there’s still a big farming and ranching culture in the state.
That was Typewriter Rodeo’s David Fruchter’s inspiration this week.
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April 22, 2015
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 17, 2015
Allergies
Ah, it’s the best time of the year. The sun is out, the flowers are blooming and…the pollen is high.
That was the inspiration for this week’s Typewriter Rodeo by Sean Petrie.
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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:
Oil Prices
As Texas Standard has reported many, many, many times over the past few months, oil prices have been all over the place lately.
That was Typewriter Rodeo’s Jodi Edgerton’s inspiration this week.
KUT Weekend – April 3, 2015
Texas lawmakers divert HIV prevention money to abstinence education….Senator Ted Cruz chases the youth vote….and marking the 20th anniversary of Selena’s death. Those stories and more in this edition of KUT Weekend!
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April 3, 2015
Texas gives criminal records to kids who skip school – but did Dallas go too far? Also, big changes coming to the Alamo – for better or for worse? Plus, an all electric mustang that can go up to 174 mph. All that and more on this episode of the Texas Standard:
April 2, 2015
April 1, 2015
The Texas House adopts a budget right before sunrise. Also, Border Patrol check points inside the U-S — what are your rights if you’re stopped? Plus, looking at the GOP presidential race through the lens of March Madness bracket-ology. All that and more on today’s episode of the Standard.