Texas Standard For August 7, 2018
The state Senate has some suggestions to combat school violence. We’ll take a look at what they mean for students settling into the new school year. And: Separated from her three-year-old without any explanation. A Mexican woman who legally sought asylum in California four months ago is telling her story – desperate to be reunited with her daughter. Also: One of the largest home developers in Dallas continues to operate in the red. But a new CEO for Dallas Habitat for Humanity has a plan to turn things around. Plus: A new book tells the story of the Texas doctor who created the artificial heart. And Austin is looking to score a major league soccer team. What it means for San Antonio’s chances to do the same. Those stories and so much more on today’s Texas Standard:

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