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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Why Is Industry-Friendly Texas Suing In The Wake Of Deer Park And Crosby Fires?
Emergencies En Español: Is Crisis Information Reaching Houston’s Language-Diverse Communities?
Shelters And City Governments Scramble To Help Migrants In The Rio Grande Valley
How Trauma And Homelessness Are Linked
News Roundup: Texas Workforce Commission Approves New Rule Affecting Gig-Economy Workers
Are The STAAR Tests Too Hard? Critics Rally For A Closer Look.
Texas Tech Loses To Virginia In Overtime of Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship
How A Survivor Of Sex Trafficking Is Helping Others Like Her Learn To Thrive
How Would Rick Perry Handle Immigration Differently At Homeland Security?
