Texas Standard For August 21, 2018
Hubbub in Hub City: after the chancellor of Texas Tech resigns, questions grow along the lines of “was he pushed” and why. We’ll talk “regentgate”. And: Working and getting ripped off at the same time. After Harvey, a wave of workers come forward saying their wages were stolen. We’ll hear what’s being done to help and what isn’t. Also: Condition critical for rural hospitals in Texas closing or on the verge of doing so at an alarming rate. We’ll have details. Plus: A trial in Dallas for a police officer charged in the shooting death of an African-American teen: what the case might say about justice in similar incidents. And a lesson from a hurricane on how to save a species. All that and more today on the Texas Standard:
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Host David Brown interviews a guest in the studio.
More from 08/21/2018
At Texas Tech, Chancellor Robert Duncan’s Resignation Is Being Called ‘Regentgate’
Demographic Shifts And Inadequate Cost Reimbursements Spell Trouble For Rural Hospitals
News Roundup: Rebuilding The Foster Care System Begins With An Estimate Of Needs Around The State
Why Murder Charges — And Convictions — In Police Shootings Like Balch Springs Are Rare
Despite Flooding From Harvey, An Endangered Bird Lives On Along The Texas Coast
An Unexpected Impact Of Harvey: Hundreds Of Damaged Clocks In For Repair
Climate Change And Population Growth Are Straining The Rio Grande
