Texas Standard For April 9, 2019
Texas officials are raising lots of eyebrows after taking quick action to sue the companies involved in recent chemical disasters. A change of heart? We’ll take a look. And: Who’s helping the growing numbers of people crossing the border right now? Highly strained resources for migrants in the Valley as their numbers mount. Also: Is the STAAR test aimed too high for Texas students? New complaints getting a hearing at the state capitol. Plus: A closer look at the possibility of a former Texas governor taking over as head of Homeland Security. All of those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:
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