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As the courts brace for battle over halting deportations, where’s the outrage over the other unilateral immigration action? Plus, the Texas tax cuts of 2015 — will they happen, who’ll keep their money and why? Also, youngsters step up to school the rest of us on the trouble with coeducation in Texas. And after the thaw, tips on getting your hands dirty. All that and more on the Texas Standard:
December 9, 2025
With Crockett in, Texas Democrats mull Senate race strategy
High-profile Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches her campaign for the U.S. Senate. We’ll look at how she’ll compete in a crowded field against primary opponent State Rep. James Talarico and prospective general election foes incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.Last month Texas voters approved funding for a dementia prevention and research institute. […]
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December 8, 2025
Trans students push back as university policies shift
Political musical chairs is underway in Texas on deadline day for candidates to file for the midterm elections. We’ll explore where we stand and what it means today.Mandatory course reviews and changes to policies at universities have faculty warning of dire threats to academic freedom, especially when it comes to teaching hot-button topics – like […]
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December 5, 2025
A special broadcast from San Antonio
It is a city as well known for its history as its growth in the here and now. Today we’re broadcasting from San Antonio for a special edition of the Texas Standard.As we celebrate 10 years of the Texas Standard, our yearlong tour of Texas takes us to the studios of our partners at Texas […]
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December 4, 2025
Why a Texas Democrat was pardoned by Trump
Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar from Texas faced charges of conspiracy, bribery and money laundering. Why did the president just pardon him? We’ll dive in today.Texas becomes the first state to buy bitcoin. Why, and what it adds up to in a larger context.Imagine distilling your entire year into a snapshot – like a top 10 […]
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December 3, 2025
Voters flagged as noncitizens may have been eligible all along
Some new Texas laws are going into effect this week, including a modified bathroom bill. Other new laws include yet another one affecting abortion access, and one changing the tests kids take in Texas schools.Texas flagged hundreds of voters as potential noncitizens earlier this year, but county officials have already determined many were mis-flagged.The latest […]
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December 2, 2025
Is Texas being used as an oil waste dumping ground?
Questions about the Trump administration’s military operations in the Caribbean against Venezuela are growing. We’ll delve into the details.We’re also following the special election in Houston’s 18th Congressional District amid uncertainty over which congressional map Texas will use.Fort Worth and Tarrant County cut back on some public meetings, leading to an outcry.Is Texas becoming a […]
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December 1, 2025
What’s next after Supreme Court restores Texas’ congressional map?
The eyes of many Texans are on the U.S. Supreme Court – with new redistricting maps hanging in the balance. The Texas Tribune’s Eleanor Klibanoff joins us with an update on a legal back and forth that could affect which maps Texas uses for the 2026 election season.Another Texas Republican, U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, says […]
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November 28, 2025
Encore presentation: Houston’s rise to become a global city
We’re bringing you a special rebroadcast from the studios of our partners at Houston Public Media, the November destination in our yearlong waltz across Texas marking 10 years on the air.Today, we’ll explore Houston’s rise to become the nation’s newest global city.Also, a mission to tell the true story of the first female astronauts, the […]
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