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Remember redistricting in Texas? The plan was to try to secure more surefire wins for Republicans. Now we’re seeing some surprises. We’ll have the details today.
And another political surprise possibly in the making: The governor’s race, initially not expected to be much of a battle for Gov. Abbott, is forcing many to reconsider. We’ll hear more.
Also, do public libraries have a return on investment? The numbers may surprise you.
Plus, a visit from the Texas Beachcomber and more.
October 2, 2026
Texas governor’s race appears to be competitive
Remember redistricting in Texas? The plan was to try to secure more surefire wins for Republicans. Now we’re seeing some surprises. We’ll have the details today.And another political surprise possibly in the making: The governor’s race, initially not expected to be much of a battle for Gov. Abbott, is forcing many to reconsider. We’ll hear […]
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October 1, 2026
Houston voters weigh marijuana enforcement priorities
In Texas’ biggest metro, Houston, a vote looms to tell police whether to deprioritize marijuana cases. But even if it gets the green light, will it make a difference?Also, the latest on an alleged threat on the Texas capitol and a possible change of heart over a border wall in the Big Bend region.Where things […]
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September 30, 2026
Toadies get personal on first new album in nearly a decade
If you’ve consumed any media with commercials lately you know why the race for U.S. Senate between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico has become so expensive. We’ll dig into the details.With the election now just weeks away, it’s worth making sure your voter registration is in order. A backlog is affecting a lot […]
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September 29, 2026
Federal changes narrow Endangered Species Act protections
The remnants of Hurricane Polo are expected to bring heavy rainfall and possible flooding across much of the state. We’ll have the details.It’s been a year since a gunman opened fire at an ICE office in Dallas. We’ll hear from the wife of one of the victims — a man who was in ICE custody.Plus, […]
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September 28, 2026
The New Wild West: Texans on the AI Frontier
Artificial intelligence is developing fast, and if you think it’s impacting life now, just wait. This is a special edition of the Texas Standard — “The New Wild West: Texans on the AI frontier.”What happens when you press that return button in ChatGPT? We’ll follow the energy-intensive requests.We’ll also explore the life-changing benefits AI can […]
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September 25, 2026
Texas voter registration backlog leaves thousands of applications unprocessed
Tens of thousands of unprocessed voter registrations were never forwarded to county officials for processing, leading to chaos and questions.If you registered to vote through the DPS, such as when you were updating your driver’s license, you may want to check with county officials who are now working through a backlog of forms they should […]
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September 24, 2026
Why Texas became a magnet for massive data centers
Last year’s tragedy at Camp Mystic moves into the realm of criminal investigation, with search warrant requests by the Texas Rangers.As many Texas communities try to push back on more data centers, they often find local officials can’t do much. How did Texas find itself in this position?What new studies are revealing about the connection […]
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September 23, 2026
The latest on the ICE shooting in Austin
A shooting involving immigration enforcement is under investigation in Austin — and it’s sparked protests.Also, a federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition every state prison by the end of 2029. We’ll look at the years-long fight over extreme heat behind bars.Houston’s new homeless services center in East Downtown has been open for about […]
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