Texas Standard For August 27, 2018
Nearly a million Texans without representation in the Texas Legislature? Why is the governor refusing to call an election for a soon to open seat? And: Amid concerns over sexual misconduct on campus, Texas A&M promises to overhaul how it handles complaints. We’ll take a closer look. Also: Exactly one year after the storm, Houston approves a bond referendum to help it deal with the next Hurricane Harvey – and why much, much more might be needed to fix its reservoirs. Plus: The reversal of an EPA rule designed to push renewable energy. What does it mean for Texas? And the seasonal superstition seizing many in the Rio Grande Valley. What is the canicula? These stories and more on today’s Texas Standard:

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