Texas Standard for August 5, 2015
A mugshot and a missing towel: A trifle? Or a sign that the well connected in Texas get white collar justice? The Ken Paxton mugshot controversy, today on the Standard. Also: He’s a Texan with big plans and he’s having a very special guest over for dinner. We’ll hear why Hillary Clinton’s accepted the invitation, and what both parties are hoping for. Plus: To the chagrin of Big Red drinkers everywhere, Texas claims no official state drink. But the country of Peru would very much like to change that. All that and more on today’s show – listen:

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