Texas Standard

August 17, 2026

State ratings put Austin schools at risk of Texas takeover

The report cards are in — not for students, but for Texas public schools, inching some districts closer to a state takeover. We’ll have details and more.Paxton v. Roblox: Why the Texas attorney general — and Republican senate candidate —has put a popular gaming platform in his legal crosshairs.Also, what some describe as a little […]

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August 14, 2026

Mike D’Antoni talks NBA coaching career ahead of Hall of Fame induction

Tens of thousands of Texas families who received state money to send students to private schools are giving it back. We’ll explore why.Texas cities are watching the back and forth between the Trump administration and the courts over a federal program critics say could put thousands of Texans at risk for re-entering homelessness.John Cornyn and […]

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August 13, 2026

Migrant children held for months at Texas detention center

Children are being held in Texas detention centers far longer than legal limits allow. We’ll have a check-in on the immigration crackdown.People and politicians have rallied around their dislike of data centers. What does this PR problem mean for tech companies?We’ll check in on why an El Paso project might not be affected by Gov. […]

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August 12, 2026

Corpus Christi voters to decide Fair Water Amendment

In Corpus Christi, residents succeed in getting the Fair Water Amendment on the November ballot. We’ll delve into the details of what’s in the amendment and what comes next.A look at how Flock Safety cameras are tracking vehicles and why there’s a backlash statewide.Plus, Texans love their pickup trucks — and there’s more to love […]

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August 11, 2026

Border wall could cut access to Porvenir Massacre site

The Trump administration wants to revamp Head Start. How the changes could cost the state and impact teachers. President Trump has ordered changes to federal childhood vaccine recommendations, but the executive order does not automatically change requirements for Texas schools. Law enforcement says Flock cameras that read license plates help solve crimes. But in Houston […]

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August 10, 2026

The Texas goth scene builds a culture beyond the music

President Trump says the governor’s pause on data centers is a mistake. What it means as the industry pushes to expand. Supporters of the state takeover of Houston public schools tout it as success for overall student achievement. But critics say it’s come at the expense some high-achieving students. Does a strategy for managing rapid […]

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August 7, 2026

How Texas farmers are looking to revive cotton demand

New details are emerging about the first year of Texas’ school voucher program. We’ll explain who received the vouchers and why critics still have questions.Texas cotton-growers are facing rising costs and falling demand. Our own Michael Marks looks at a new effort to revive one of the state’s signature crops.Austin Sketch Fest returns for its […]

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August 6, 2026

Big Bend border wall construction poised to begin

New reporting is raising questions about State Rep. James Talarico’s voting address. We’ll explain what it found and why it matters.Construction crews have arrived inside Big Bend National Park as plans for a new border wall move forward. We’ll hear the latest from reporters on the ground.Could stores be charging you a different price than […]

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