Texas Standard for August 11, 2017
Fifteen-hundred school superintendents from across Texas lobby the lieutenant governor to put more money into education. We’ll explore the Senate’s willingness to do that. And: Imagine having to drive more than a hundred miles to see a doctor. That’s the reality for some Texans living in rural parts of the state. A look at what’s forcing hospitals to close up shop. Also: Fuel thefts are nothing new, but one Texas company is helping gas station owners protect the goods at the pump. Plus: We know everything’s bigger and better in Texas, and it turns out that’s true for supercomputers, too. And: We check in with The Texas Tribune for a look at the week that was in state politics today on the Texas Standard:
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Senate Committee Says Massive Cut To Education Spending Is Part Of A Long-Term Remedy Plan
Rural Hospitals Are Closing, Putting Remote Communities At Risk
Houston Activists Question Whether Superfund Site Was Thoroughly Cleaned Up
Preventive Technology Keeps Fuel Thieves From Scamming The Pump
Is Julián Castro Gearing Up for a 2020 Presidential Run?
New UT Supercomputer Stampede2 Is The Fastest On Any U.S. Campus
Zebrafish May Help Scientists Find New Cancer Treatments
These Girls In Vickery Meadow Are Changing The Conversation Around Women And Race One Zine At A Time
With The End Of The Special Session In Sight, The House Passes Its First Bills
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