Texas Standard for August 3, 2017
There’s a group of Texans who could see health care costs skyrocket, unless the House and Senate compromise. We’ll explore. Retired teachers across the state are hoping a proposal to funnel money into health care plans goes through, but both would be temporary fixes. And: You’ve heard of the Crips and Bloods, maybe the Texas Mexican Mafia. How about Tango Blast? A new report says it’s the biggest gang threat in Texas. Also: Have you heard of the town “Midnight,” Texas? We explain why you won’t find it on the map. and how to visit. That’s all coming up on the Texas Standard:

Texas Standard
House And Senate Can’t Agree On How To Pay For Retired Teacher Health Care Fix
Texas DPS Reports No Substantial Change In State Gang Activity
San Antonio Study Shows Drowning Victims’ Brains Are Largely Intact
West Texas Farmers And Ranchers Don’t Like This Plan To Export Water For Fracking
Nearly 500,000 Plants Evicted From A Louisiana University Find A New Home In Fort Worth
Central Texas Spas Offer Lots Of Pampering Options
It’s Midnight In Texas. Do You Know Where Your Vampires Are?