Texas Standard For December 13, 2017

A Democratic victory in ruby red Alabama: Was it just Roy Moore, or is it something bigger shaking the southern political landscape? We’ll explore. Also: A new war on drugs? This time it’s the most populous county in Texas suing big pharma over the opioid epidemic. And a new White House directive: Another manned mission to the moon and then to Mars. Should Houston get ready for relaunch? Plus: Attention holiday shoppers: commentator WF Strong has been making a list of gifts that made Texas what it is today, and you won’t find em at the mall. Those stories and a whole lot more today on the Texas Standard: