Texas Standard For April 14, 2020
Gov. Abbott puts millions of dollars into play to help small companies amid growing pressure from some to declare Texas reopened for business. Glimmers of hope with lots of red flags. That’s how the governor’s characterizing the fight against the coronavirus. but is there a plan for getting back to normal? We’ll explore. And: An international artery connecting Texas to the world, but in a time of COVID-19, it’s dividing Texans themselves. Also: The push for vote-by-mail in this year’s presidential election. Could Texas pull it off? Those stories and much more today on the Texas Standard:

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