Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Monday, March 9, 2026. Check back later today for updated story links and audio.
Tony Gonzales drops out of TX-23 runoff race
Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales has withdrawn from the Republican runoff in the 23rd Congressional District.
Political reporter Bayliss Wagner explains what the decision means for primary opponent Brandon Herrera and the Democrat he’ll presumably face in the general election.
North Texas school districts grapple with rapid growth
Even as some Texas districts lose enrollment, others are booming. In North Texas, districts like Forney are adding students fast — and scrambling to build schools and prepare for continued population growth.
KERA News’ Bill Zeeble reports.
This week in Texas music history
Jason Mellard from Texas State’s Center for Texas Music History looks back.
Texas A&M alumni raise concerns about policy changes
Some prominent Texas A&M alumni are speaking out about changes to university policies and curriculum, including restrictions tied to state laws targeting diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Houston Chronicle reporter Samantha Ketterer joins the Standard to explain the controversy.
Historic Stone Fort Museum relocation sparks debate
A historic museum in Nacogdoches could soon be moved as part of a campus expansion plan at Stephen F. Austin State University. Preservationists worry about the risks of relocating the historic structure.
Scott Sosebee, executive director of the East Texas Historical Association, joins the Standard with the details.
A journalist’s inside look at the modern World Cup
Veteran Financial Times columnist Simon Kuper has attended every World Cup since 1990. In his new book “World Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments,” he reflects on the growth of soccer’s biggest tournament and how it became a global phenomenon.
Kuper joins us today.
Blood pressure swings may affect long-term brain health
New research from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley suggests fluctuations in blood pressure may play a role in long-term brain health. A new report explains what researchers are finding.
KEDT’s Rob Boscamp shares the details.
