Texas Standard For April 9, 2018
A congressman leaves Washington well ahead of schedule. What are the options for a short-term replacement to represent his Harvey-hit part of Texas? And: After a scandal involving a teacher convicted of domestic abuse, the University of Texas orders employees to report all future arrests – and the dispositions of their cases. Does it strike the right balance between safety and worker privacy? Also: Why are state parks going dark this week? And: TXDOT issues a warning for roadside picture takers during bluebonnet season. But wait, who put those bluebonnets there in the first place? We’ll find out, along with a whole lot more, today on the Standard:

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