Texas Standard for April 12, 2017
He was one of the most prominent voices spearheading a conservative revolution. Now he faces challenges from all sides. A conversation with Senator Ted Cruz. And: A rare patch of unspoiled land meets massive metropolitan growth. The coming battle over Jones State Forest and what it could mean for all Texans. Also: A lawsuit to nullify the Treaty of Hidalgo. Are Mexican politicians serious? We’ll explore. Plus: A cold war attack that you seldom read about in Texas history books – the forgotten invasion of Lampasas. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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