Texas Standard

October 9, 2024

A geyser of oily water erupts in West Texas desert

On request from Florida, Texas sends teams of emergency officials to support local authorities as they brace for the arrival of Hurricane Milton.A geyser erupted in West Texas last Wednesday, shooting salty, oily water 100 feet into the air – an unexpected event that continued through the weekend.At the heart of San Antonio’s historic Spanish […]

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October 8, 2024

Texas air pollution monitoring scaled back by TCEQ

As Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida, a new report raises questions about Texas’ efforts to curb gases linked to climate change.As we continue to track the category 4 hurricane bearing down on Tampa, emergency resources are already spread thin, partly due to ongoing efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene. We’ll take you into the […]

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October 7, 2024

Supreme Court kicks off new term with high-profile cases

A new term begins for the U.S. Supreme Court, with growing political pressure on the court. We’ll have a preview of what’s ahead and what it could mean for Texans.As the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates, the U.S. State Department is urging American citizens in Lebanon to stay informed about available assistance.The one-year anniversary […]

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October 4, 2024

Presidio County seeks ownership of international bridge

A massive dockworkers strike has ended – but the settlement reached is only a tentative deal, and it leaves one of the most contentious issues still unsettled.Presidio County wants to gain control of an international crossing that’s currently in the hands of the state. But the process might be more complex than it seems.A new […]

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October 3, 2024

Some convicted felons can actually vote from prison in Texas. Here’s why.

A reservoir first proposed in 1968 to provide water to the DFW area has failed to move forward for decades. Why a small group of landowners say all Texans should care.Many state prison inmates in Texas, including people on death row, are eligible to vote and may not know it. The Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy […]

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October 2, 2024

The religious backdrop surrounding debate over migrant aid

Looking for zingers in last night’s vice-presidential debate? You might come up short. What does it add up to just five weeks out from Election Day?We’ll talk with a Texas-based political expert about what may be the last real faceoff between Republicans and Democrats before the presidential election.A rocket attack on Israel and vows of […]

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October 1, 2024

What to expect as Mexico’s new president takes office

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s first female president, is inaugurated today. What her administration means for trade, the border and more.Dock workers from Houston and ports up and down the East Coast are now strike. How that affects the supply chain and what’s on store shelves.A UT Austin psychology professor shares his findings on the science of […]

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September 30, 2024

Remembering songwriter, actor and outlaw legend Kris Kristofferson

Though it’s not clear how many Texans don’t yet know who they’ll vote for, there are plenty of questions about who will get to vote at all. A closer look at challenges to voting rolls across Texas.New lawsuits suggest the 2021 winter blackouts may have had a man-made cause: market manipulation.Fort Martin Scott, a 19th […]

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