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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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March 15, 2024

The state welcomed 475,000 new Texans in a year

Large parts of North Texas are cleaning up after severe storms swept the region, but weather dangers continue.As sea levels rise, cities along the Texas Gulf Coast are sinking. A new report is raising red flags.Boom times in Texas continue, with new census figures showing the Lone Star State growing faster than any other.Should Texas’ […]

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March 14, 2024

Questions over how to remember an East Texas manhunt

SpaceX successfully conducted a test launch of its massive Starship rocket from its Starbase facility in Boca Chica this morning. We’ll hear from Gaige Davila of Texas Public Radio live from Brownsville.The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly yesterday to ban TikTok, citing security concerns related to the Chinese-owned platform’s control of Americans’ data. The Standard’s Shelly […]

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March 13, 2024

Will third time be the charm for SpaceX’s Starship launch from Boca Chica?

The University of Texas at Austin is among other colleges in the country that are bringing back a standardized test requirement for applicants.A city report has exonerated the Uvalde Police Department for its response to the Robb Elementary School shooting. Despite the report, Police Chief Daniel Rodriguez announced his resignation.SpaceX plans a new try at […]

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March 12, 2024

Texas Extra: SXSW 2024 Films with Texas ties (and more!)

The South by Southwest Conference and Festivals is/are underway Austin. It’s a time when some Austinites flock with the crowds to downtown — and others escape the city altogether. If you are not among the hundreds of thousands of attendees, have no fear. The Texas Standard will have some highlights. This is much extended version […]

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