Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Check back later today for updated story links and audio.
Protests erupt over immigration raids as Abbott calls in National Guard
While California’s governor decried President Trump deploying the National Guard, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is embracing it, deploying troops in response to largely peaceful protests in major cities.
Military.com’s Steve Beynon joins the Standard with more:
New House speaker weathered a rocky start to lead a busy session
Dustin Burrows faced skepticism from some fellow Republicans when he became speaker of the Texas House in a bitterly divided contest.
After 140 days of lawmaking, Blaise Gainey of The Texas Newsroom reports on how Burrows navigated the role.
Air travel grows, but ABIA’s controller shortage creates delays
Austin’s airport has expanded rapidly – but its air traffic controller staff hasn’t kept pace.
KUT’s Nathan Bernier reports on how that imbalance is creating ground delays and late arrivals.
A centuries-old Bible and a mystery buried in small-town Texas
A rare book written in a dead language turns up in a quiet Texas library.
Texas Public Radio’s Jack Morgan reports on the the cryptic find’s strange journey and the questions it raises.
Spanish-language pop is growing – and this Texan is mixing it with rock
Millions in the U.S. are streaming Spanish-language music, discovering classics and new artists alike.
Texas Public Radio’s Yvette Benavides introduces us to one Texas rocker blending genres and gaining a following.
Why Texas Republicans are questioning Trump’s redistricting push
An emergency meeting of Texas’ Republicans in Congress is signaling concern over President Trump’s pressure to redraw Texas congressional maps early.
The New York Times’ J. David Goodman joins the show with what’s going on.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
