Texas Standard

September 3, 2024

Sul Ross raises its own bucking horses to keep rodeo tradition alive

We’re taking a look at the new laws that took effect in Texas on Sept. 1.Hauling freight on trains is a multibillion-dollar industry in Texas. The latest on safety concerns.A report from the Paralympics in Paris, where Texans are making a strong showing.Sul Ross State University in Alpine is the birthplace of collegiate rodeo – […]

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September 2, 2024

Texas Extra: Paralympian Ryan Medrano extended interview

Medrano earned a silver medal in a 100-meter race after this interview with Texas Standard. The “Survivor” alum is competing in two more events.

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September 2, 2024

On Labor Day, a look at the ways our work is changing

Millions of Texans are marking Labor Day across the Lone Star State. This hour, we’re looking at some of the ways our work is changing:– Artificial intelligence leading to a rethink of so-called busy work.– How high tech is affecting labor unionization.– The gig economy, and the hidden dangers of breaking out on your own.– […]

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August 30, 2024

Texas athlete Ryan Medrano heads to his first Paralympic Games in Paris

Election Day is fast approaching, and controversies in Texas over who’s eligible to cast a ballot are picking up steam. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey has an update on Republican-led efforts to purge voter rolls and growing concerns about what could be a recipe for confusion come November.As Texas public schools see enrollment numbers drop […]

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August 29, 2024

The state is facing a middle-class housing crunch

Housing availability is too low across Texas – and the cost to buy a home is just too high. We’ll have the details of a new report that shows the middle class feeling the brunt of the housing crunch.Seniors were some of the hardest hit during the power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. What’s being […]

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August 28, 2024

Boerne Little League reflects on historic World Series run

Mexico has halted diplomatic ties with the U.S. Embassy over criticism of the outgoing president’s plans to overhaul the country’s judicial system. What does it mean for relations with our biggest trading partner?Two towns within the city of Arlington are trying to distance themselves from their reputations as “speed traps.”CDC researchers are trying to get […]

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August 27, 2024

Preserving the legacy of the Kilgore Rangerettes

Is an investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton protecting the balloting process or an attempt to suppress Latino voters?CenterPoint Energy tries to repair damage to its relationship with customers after many were left without power following Hurricane Beryl.A decade of drone research at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, what does the future hold?Our Texas Museum […]

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August 26, 2024

East Texas has a long history of labor disputes you may not know about

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his bid for the White House and appeared with former President Donald Trump to offer his endorsement. What does it mean for the race moving forward? Where does the economy really stand, and what do the presidential candidates’ promises add up to in substance? A top Texas economist does the […]

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