Texas Standard For July 12, 2018
Buzz builds around a charismatic Democrat running for statewide office in Texas, bringing free media and money from Hollywood. Sound familiar? Beto O’Rourke has the sort of charm and charisma that’s drawn the attention of the national press corps, as new fundraising numbers show him leaving his rival, incumbent Ted Cruz in the dust. But is it moving the needle when it comes to winning over voters? We’ll take a closer look. And: Bag bans statewide have been sacked by the Texas Supreme Court, but that doesn’t mean you’ve got a right to a bag. How are retailers responding to changes in the law? Also: The maker of plans for a 3-D printed gun scores a victory that could have ripple effects. Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:

Beth Cortez-Neavel/Texas Standard
Most viewed right now

He’s photographed the overlooked in Oak Cliff and Dallas. Now his photos sell for thousands

Texas Standard for Aug. 11, 2022: Biden ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

Five years after Harvey, a solution to the flood threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs remains a long way off

Statewide drought one of the worst Texas has seen, something ‘we only experience every few decades’

‘He has total veto power’: Greg Abbott takes control over who will lead Texas’ troubled power grid, sources say

Why are Texans’ electricity bills so high right now?

He’s photographed the overlooked in Oak Cliff and Dallas. Now his photos sell for thousands

Texas Standard for Aug. 11, 2022: Biden ends ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy

Five years after Harvey, a solution to the flood threat from the Addicks and Barker Reservoirs remains a long way off

Statewide drought one of the worst Texas has seen, something ‘we only experience every few decades’

‘He has total veto power’: Greg Abbott takes control over who will lead Texas’ troubled power grid, sources say
