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The president weighs in on Charlottesville and the pundits weigh in on the president, but where are the voices of Texans? Just ahead, four Texans with 4 different experiences, sound off on the president’s stunning press conference. Has anything changed on the day after? Also a federal court says Texas must redraw two congressional districts, but the political implications could be felt statewide, we’ll explain. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
January 20, 2026
‘Witness’ blends music and photography to beckon reflection
A year ago, President Trump began his second term in office with a promise to carry out mass deportations. We’ll have a view from the border on today’s Texas Standard.Is the state funding private schools that discriminate?An update on a lawsuit challenging the heartbeat abortion law in Texas.Plus, award-winning photojournalist and musician Tamir Kalifa combines […]
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January 19, 2026
ICE detainee deaths draw scrutiny at El Paso facility
From one end of Texas to the other: Parades, celebrations and service events in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Veteran host of “In Black America,” John L. Hanson Jr., pays tribute to the civil rights leader.We’ll also hear from the host of a new PBS documentary on the evolving legacy of […]
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January 16, 2026
How San Antonio’s MLK march became one of the nation’s largest
It may be the single election day with the greatest power to reshape the Texas political landscape, and yet most Texas voters don’t bother with it. We’ll unpack it today.Do you know when the Texas primaries are? Plan to vote in them? The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey joins us with the often-misunderstood stakes of primary […]
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January 15, 2026
Texas readies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Dueling ballot challenges in Tarrant County: Why longtime Texas politics-watchers say they’ve never seen anything like it.A look at a teacher’s alleged sexual misconduct and a new state law that could wind up costing a local school district millions. We’ll dive into whether other school districts could be on the hook as more victims seek […]
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January 14, 2026
Austin women’s skateboarding group builds space and community
A new investigation shows officials were confused about how many were missing at Camp Mystic in the hours after the deadly July 4 Hill Country flood.A disruption in the courtroom during the trial of the school police officer accused of not doing enough to intervene in the Uvalde shooting: Why the sister of one of […]
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January 13, 2026
Proposed THC rules draw backlash from hemp businesses
The Republican race for U.S. Senate heats up with incumbent John Cornyn raising a record amount of money ahead of the primary. We’ll dive into where the race stands there, as well as between Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico.Six months after the catastrophic Hill Country flood, where do recovery efforts stand?Hope for the future […]
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January 12, 2026
Minneapolis ICE shooting prompts protests in Texas
The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week sparked protests around the nation this weekend. We’ll look at what happened here in Texas.The state of Texas has handed over voter registration rolls to the Trump administration Justice Department. Why Texas Democrats and some experts fear that could have violated […]
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January 9, 2026
What to know as flu season ramps up in Texas
Concerns about the flu are making headlines in many places across the country. Where do we stand in Texas?Our conversation with the state’s epidemiologist to hear how concerned Texans need to be as flu season ramps up.Also, more and more Texas parents are crying foul over the rising cost of their kids playing in youth […]
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