Texas Standard For December 13, 2017
A Democratic victory in ruby red Alabama: Was it just Roy Moore, or is it something bigger shaking the southern political landscape? We’ll explore. Also: A new war on drugs? This time it’s the most populous county in Texas suing big pharma over the opioid epidemic. And a new White House directive: Another manned mission to the moon and then to Mars. Should Houston get ready for relaunch? Plus: Attention holiday shoppers: commentator WF Strong has been making a list of gifts that made Texas what it is today, and you won’t find em at the mall. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:
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More from 12/13/2017
How Three Gifts To UT Gave All Texans A Fourth: The Gift Of The Stars
A Win In Alabama Won’t Translate Unless Texas Democrats Can Turn Purple Counties Into Blue
Harris County To Sue Pharmaceutical Companies For ‘Opioid Epidemic’
Trump Administration Says It’s Time To Go Back To The Moon
After The Flood: Woman Who Survived Katrina, Then Harvey, Starts Over — Again
Fired Special Ed. Director: The State Knew About Misconduct Allegations When It Hired Me
If An Actor Can Memorize ‘Hamlet,’ He Can Remember Where To Keep His Hands
Did Hurricane Harvey Really Leave More Than 12 Million People Without Homes?
