Texas Standard For April 8, 2019
A surprise resignation by the the head of Homeland Security and the impact amid rising numbers of people crossing the southern border. And a top immigration official temporarily takes over the post of a department founded to fight terrorism after 9/11, we’ll have more. And: As the president postpones a promised border shutdown, anxiety persists at the border. Also: The Lone Star State may be famous for its Friday night lights, but maybe we should be celebrating prowess in another sport right now. Plus: The story of the woman behind a political dynasty, and more today on the Texas Standard:
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