Texas Standard For August 5, 2020

After first asking for an extension to complete the census count, a sudden u-turn. The impact on Texas could last for a decade or more, we’ll have details. And: More women are unemployed now than at any time since the late 1940’s, and women of color are among the hardest hit. What some are calling America’s first female recession, and what’s behind it. Also: Residents along the Gulf Coast finding more effective ways to deal with an active hurricane season amid a pandemic. Plus: A claim that one in three Texans can’t access health insurance. A PolitiFact check and more today on the Texas Standar

By Texas StandardAugust 5, 2020 7:25 amWhole Shows

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