Texas Standard for April 13, 2017
For decades, Texas has had hate crimes laws on the books, but of hundreds of reports in the past 5 years, only eight convictions? We’ll explore. And: One of the top financial services companies in Texas does the math and decides to boost its minimum wage. What it means for Texas and perhaps for you personally. Also: His break with his former employer at the White House made headlines. Now commentator Matthew Dowd is making the case for a better way than politics as we know it. Our conversation. Plus: Can you find the oldest library in Texas on a map? Yeah, neither could Google. But we found someone who can and will. All that and a whole lot more today on the Texas standard:
Miguel Gutierrez Jr./KUT
Host David Brown says it's go time.
More from 04/13/2017
Despite A Law Against Them, Hate Crimes Are Rarely Prosecuted
Researchers Say Texas Needs Standards For Maternal Death Investigations
The San Bernardino Shooting Was Domestic Violence. So Let’s Call It That.
Why Three Libraries Claim To Be The Oldest In Texas
CPS Caseworker Turnover Reduced After State Gives $140 Million For Pay Raises
Tight Labor Market Prompts USAA To Up The Ante
Students With Reading Disabilities Can Use An Accessible Online Library For Free
Matthew Dowd Says It’s Time to Listen to George Washington’s Warning Against Partisanship
Find Natural Beauty And Southern Hospitality In San Saba
