Texas Standard

January 28, 2026

Possible government shutdown looms after ICE shooting

The second death of a person in Minnesota at the hands of ICE agents has fueled an outcry from some for another government shutdown.Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers aren’t just in Minnesota, of course. They’re also showing up in small-town Texas. A look at their impact on Elgin.We’ll hear from journalists José Ralat and Rodrigo […]

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January 27, 2026

Gun rights debate resurfaces after Minneapolis shooting

Pressure builds inside the Texas detention center in Dilley housing parents and children. What’s behind a protest that erupted there over the weekend?Second Amendment advocates speak out after licensed gun owner Alex Pretti is killed by Border Patrol agents in Minnesota.A look at how weight loss drugs are transforming obesity and diabetes care in San […]

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January 26, 2026

Austin police cooperation with ICE faces renewed scrutiny

An update on this weekend’s winter storm – the lingering aftereffects, and when to expect things to get back to “normal.”Though the worst may be over, many extreme cold advisories have been issued statewide today, and frozen precipitation is making many secondary roads treacherous. We’ll have an update, plus a look at the storm’s impact […]

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January 23, 2026

Texans brace for winter weather on land – and in the sea

Texans statewide are preparing for the biggest winter storm we’ve seen in years. We’ll have the latest on a weekend of snow, ice and freezing rain that’s en route to Texas.At the moment, officials say the power grid is looking good, though localized outages are likely due to falling limbs and ice on power lines.For […]

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January 22, 2026

Former Uvalde officer acquitted in first criminal trial tied to shooting

Texans prepare for a major winter storm, projected to be the most severe since the deadly winter storm of 2021. We’ll get an update on preparations by state officials in what promises to be the first real test of the power grid since Winter Storm Uri five years ago.A Uvalde school police officer, the first […]

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January 21, 2026

What to know as arctic front heads to Texas

Freezing temperatures and ice are in the forecast for much of Texas. We’ll go over what you need to know to feel prepared.An investigation into jail deaths in Tarrant County finds a common denominator: A lieutenant who looked on.Drone delivery could soon be coming to your front porch. We’ll cover the companies embracing the technology […]

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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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