“We’ve basically given it through this weekend and that’s even allowing for time that we’ve miscalculated."

A Lonely Falcon Lives On The UT Tower. But Will Her Eggs Hatch?

Businesses with Texas facilities, including Mars and ExxonMobil, will continue sustainability efforts with or without government leadership.

For Texas Companies, Reckoning With Climate Change Is Good Business

In the U.S., loteria is often called Mexican Bingo. And its imagery now pops up on clothing and accessories, even if those who wear it don't know the card game.

Long A Staple Of Mexican Culture, Loteria Is Making A Fashion Statement

President Trump orders troops to the border. Governor Abbot says he welcomes the move, but what about residents on the front lines? We'll explore. And: The clock is ticking on a new NAFTA deal: with just days to go, where do things stand? We'll find out. Also: Farmers and ranchers get a reprieve from EPA rules. But not everyone's breathing easier, notably environmental groups concerned about air quality. Plus: Despite huge advances in high tech, why is it no one's come up with a cure for the common conference call? The digital savant checks in. And: Our weekend trip trip, and planning a family camping trip at one of Texas' military bases. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

April 5, 2018

Flattery will get you how far, exactly? How the French president is trying to cultivate a special relationship with the U.S. President, and what it really means. And: After the Cold War, what happened to all those nuclear-tipped missiles? A lot of them wound up in Amarillo, and now, the stockpiles are adding up to a potential crisis. Rick Perry's plutonium problem. Also: In the U.S., the word socialist used to be a political slur.  But now, it's becoming a campaign platform, even in traditionally conservative states, including you know where. Plus: A New York Times reporter tells us about the Tea Party movement of the left, and its rise in Texas. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

April 24, 2018

What’s Really Driving The Growth Of The U.S. Economy?

Larry Duncan is accused of taking $245,000 in campaign contributions from the CEO of a company that put cameras in school buses, and spending most of the money on personal expenses.

Former Dallas County Schools Board President Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion

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April 24, 2018

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