Texas Standard for December 11, 2105

The so-called gun show loophole may be tightening, with a Texas-sized impact. A reality check on background checks today on the Standard. Plus: Taking your kid to the dentist shouldn’t be dangerous but an investigation drills into the facts and finds some startling numbers. We’ll have that story. And: Wind and solar power on tap for all by 2020? Why one researcher says its time to green light a greener power grid for Texas. Also: How ’bout a ride on the Japanese bullet train deep in the heart of you know where? Don’t forget: The week in politics and much more Friday on the Texas Standard.