Texas Standard

November 26, 2024

ArnieTex brings the flavors of South Texas to millions on YouTube

We’re taking a look at the Texans who have been picked for President-elect Trump’s new Cabinet.How some Democratic candidates in parts of Texas won their races amid a big red wave.There’s a demand for raw milk, despite its health risks, and more public officials are saying that folks should be able to have it if […]

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November 25, 2024

State Board of Education approves Bible-infused curriculum

The State Board of Education has approved a new Bible-infused curriculum that critics say overemphasizes Christianity and is a likely violation of the separation of church and state. It’s set for introduction in schools in 2025, though it’s likely to face a long legal battle.Election transparency vs ballot secrecy: How changes to state law may […]

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November 22, 2024

SpaceX backs out of Boca Chica Beach land swap

A Houston-area nonprofit that helped thousands find a new life in the U.S. disappears. A new investigation reveals surprising answers about what happened to the Alliance.More international students than ever before are studying in the U.S., and among the top destinations are the University of North Texas and UT Dallas.How a much-talked-about Department of Government […]

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November 21, 2024

WNBA expansion sparks hopes for Austin franchise

The president-elect says he might use the military to support mass deportations of migrants in the country without legal authorization. But there are considerable obstacles to such an effort, both legal and logistic.A new trade policy with an accent on tariffs. How Texas might find itself in the crosshairs.Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing to boost […]

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November 20, 2024

How news organizations are partnering with public libraries 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants the state to lead in dementia research. Why it’s such a priority and what happens next.More people than ever get their news via social media, but with feeds looking very different for different folks, how do you bring people together? As the Standard’s Sarah Asch reports, the public library might […]

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November 19, 2024

After nearly 50 years, food critic Pat Sharpe asks for the check

Texas leaders are among President-elect Trump’s biggest supporters. Are they being left off the list of Cabinet picks?She’s traveled and tasted dishes from across the Lone Star State: After 50 years, Texas Monthly food critic Pat Sharpe is retiring and sharing what she’s learned on the job.The details of a plan to turn an old […]

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November 18, 2024

Reflecting on the Aggie bonfire tragedy, 25 years later

The Texas State Board of Education could soon approve a curriculum that includes Bible stories and doesn’t spend as much time on slavery.It’s been 25 years since one of the darkest moments in Texas A&M history. Reflecting on the impact of the Aggie bonfire collapse.Families in America today can look a lot different than what’s […]

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November 16, 2024

Texas Extra: The science of motivating young people

Human brains begin to alter significantly around the age of ten — as people start to enter biological adolescence. But why are the teenage years so dreaded? And what can science tell us about how to make them less so? That’s exactly what this next interview is about. It’s an extended version of a conversation […]

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