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Democratic Presidential contenders duke it out in Houston. Who fared well and who didn’t? We’ll take a closer look. Other stories we’re tracking: whether recent mass shootings in El Paso and Odessa could mark a turning point for Texas. Also 20 years after a Texas church shooting, a remarkable story of healing. Plus Ken Burns rosins up the bow for a major public TV documentary, this time on country music. And the week in Texas politics and more today on the Texas Standard:
March 26, 2024
An Indigenous perspective on the solar eclipse from a traditional healer
In a long-running securities fraud case against Ken Paxton, a deal has been reached that will let the attorney general avoid trial or an admission of guilt.The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in what could be the most important case on reproductive rights since the Dobbs decision, this time on access to […]
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March 25, 2024
Introducing Rhizome, Laredo’s unique art project and community collaboration
The Texas Medical Board has offered a wide definition of emergency medical exemptions to the state’s strict ban on abortion.Health care is also at the center of a massive cyberattack that’s been crippling insurance payments, but consumer information is very likely involved.Police high-speed chases can be extremely dangerous for the general public, not just the […]
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March 22, 2024
House Speaker Dade Phelan has drawn an opponent
The Justice Department has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging that the maker of the iPhone violated antitrust law by maintaining an illegal monopoly in the smartphone market. We’ll hear more from Jason Snell, one of the nation’s top Apple watchers.House Speaker Dade Phelan faces another challenge: not just re-election in his home district, […]
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March 21, 2024
What you should know about polling going into election season
After a prolonged legal back-and-forth that ultimately saw it paused again, Texas Senate Bill 4 returned to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday. We’ll have the latest on where the immigration law stands.You’ve likely heard the poll numbers in the presidential race. Do you trust them? Some tips on following the many surveys we’ll […]
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March 20, 2024
The latest on Senate Bill 4, which puts immigration enforcement in the state’s hands
The on-again, off-again hold on Texas’ controversial SB 4 immigration law is now back on, hours after the Supreme Court’s temporary green light. Stephen Vladeck of UT Law joins with the latest.The Supreme Court will hear arguments today in a Texas case that has its roots in small-town petty politics. But it could have implications […]
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March 19, 2024
Texas Extra: Dennis Borel looks back on 24 years advocating for Texans with disabilities (Extended)
In late February, Texas Standard invited Dennis Borel onto the program to talk about ending his time as executive director of the Coalition for Texans with Disabilities. We enjoyed the interview so much that we wanted to share a longer version with our podcast listeners.
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March 19, 2024
Rio Grande Valley again draws attention ahead of 2024 elections
Is the boom in home prices in Austin, one of Texas’ hottest markets, over? And what might that mean for affordability?Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, long a champion of free markets, is now calling for lawmakers to take action and curb large-scale home purchases from institutional investors.Some national politics watchers are pondering whether this is the […]
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March 18, 2024
Capturing the upcoming eclipse via tintype photograph
A controversial Texas law that gives police the power to arrest people suspected of crossing the border illegally is on hold until this afternoon. Will the U.S. Supreme Court extend the stay?Harris County is spending millions to outsource jail inmates, sending many out of state. Who’s watching their safety?A developer in Liberty County is facing […]
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