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An immigration decision from the supreme court with a big impact on Texas…though it might not be the last word on the matter. We’ll have more on the decision. Also, how extreme heat is affecting migrants trying to get around border checkpoints on foot and what’s being done for their safety. And why gas prices in Texas are going down. These stories and more today on the Texas Standard:
February 14, 2023
How Ro-Tel became a staple of Texas cooking
Lawmakers at the Capitol are considering changes to how Texas handles bail. The push would give judges more leeway to deny bail for violent offenses – and Democrats may have a considerable say in what happens. More fallout from this month’s ice storm: why the Texas capital city may be looking for a new city […]
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February 13, 2023
What happened during the Southwest Airlines meltdown?
What are the top priorities of Texas’ top officials? Gov. Greg Abbott delivers his State of the State address this week, and in the next few days we’re likely to hear which bills are set to take up priority slots for the Senate and possibly House. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom shares details. A […]
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February 10, 2023
Soy de Tejas art exhibit highlights Latino artists in the Lone Star State
Black lawmakers in the Texas Legislature are pushing colleagues for changes to key Texas laws. Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds, chair of the Black Caucus, joins us to discuss top priorities in the 88th session on issues ranging from criminal justice reform and environmental justice to voting rights. The Standard’s Kristen Cabrera on an effort […]
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February 9, 2023
What Texas House committee assignments say about this session
Two prominent names in Texas politics get key assignments on Capitol Hill in a pushback against GOP investigations. Democrats lose top slots on influential Texas House committees. What could that mean for some hot-button issues before the Texas legislature? A directive from the governor’s office to state colleges and universities to consider employment on merit […]
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February 8, 2023
Last night’s State of the Union touched on immigration, inflation, gun violence and other issues. Richard Pineda of the University of Texas at El Paso joins us with analysis of the annual message by the president to Congress. A legal challenge to an abortion drug and a possible decision from a federal judge in Amarillo […]
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February 7, 2023
How are Texas ranchers dealing with a hay shortage?
Two prominent scholars weigh in on what Texans should be listening for in tonight’s State of the Union address. School vouchers or something quite similar promise to play a big role in the Texas legislative session now underway. After a drought and ice storms, many Texas ranchers are facing a hay shortage and are fighting […]
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February 6, 2023
What zoos are doing to stay safe
Funding for public education is set to take center stage at the Capitol. Sergio Martínez-Beltrán of the Texas Newsroom joins us with what to expect this week as the Senate finance committee takes up education funding. Some Texas lawmakers say student mental health is a top priority this legislative session. We’ll take a closer look […]
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February 3, 2023
Answering your tree questions in the wake of the ice storm
Insurance claims are about to spike as Texans try to recover from storm damage – a Texas insurance specialist advises how best to move forward with claims: what to do, and what not to do. We’re also answering your questions about trees and ice damage. We take a look at what winter storms have done […]
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