Texas Standard For August 30, 2019
Is something in the air for Texas? Cheers in the oil and gas industry, concerns among environmentalists over what could be a major change. We’ll have details. And: Did the U.S. effectively deny citizenship to kids born abroad to members of the military? No, but a policy change has definitely caused a lot of confusion among members of the armed forces. We’ll try to sort it out. Also: Janis Joplin, Santana, 50 years after a major outdoor music festival – probably not the one you’re thinking of. Plus: The week in Texas politics with the Texas Tribune and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard:

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