Texas Standard For August 27, 2018
Nearly a million Texans without representation in the Texas Legislature? Why is the governor refusing to call an election for a soon to open seat? And: Amid concerns over sexual misconduct on campus, Texas A&M promises to overhaul how it handles complaints. We’ll take a closer look. Also: Exactly one year after the storm, Houston approves a bond referendum to help it deal with the next Hurricane Harvey – and why much, much more might be needed to fix its reservoirs. Plus: The reversal of an EPA rule designed to push renewable energy. What does it mean for Texas? And the seasonal superstition seizing many in the Rio Grande Valley. What is the canicula? These stories and more on today’s Texas Standard:
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Executive Producer Rhonda Fanning fields calls from her desk.
More from 08/27/2018
Greg Abbott’s Refusal To Accept Democratic Senator’s ‘Intent’ To Resign Leaves Houston’s District 6 In Limbo
Texas A&M Changes Policies On Investigating Title IX Violations And Sexual Assault
Houston’s Reservoirs Survived Their Biggest Test, But They’re Still at Risk of Failing
New EPA Proposal Not Likely To Change Texas’ Shift Towards Renewables
News Roundup: Texas Politicians Mourn John McCain
What We Can Learn From A 20-Year-Old Dallas Priest Sex Abuse Trial
Fourth Congressional District Leads Texas for Opioid Overprescriptions
Rebuilding After Harvey: One Year Later, Port A Continues On Path Toward Recovery
The Canicula Is The Rio Grande Valley’s Hottest And Most Dangerous Time For Border Crossings
