Texas Standard For December 14, 2017
With new allegations of of an abusive office culture laced with sexually demeaning language, a Texas congressman says he’s calling it quits. Blake Farenthold pulls the plug on his reelection bid, but says he plans to serve the remainder of his term. The tipping point? We’ll explore. And: In many offices, sexual harassment training is a requirement. But is it making a difference? Also: seven universities from three Gulf Coast states, including Texas, are teaming for a first of its kind institute for hurricane research. Plus:, An unlikely mecca for espresso aficionados. Is that why they say Amarillo by morning? Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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