Texas Standard for December 29, 2016
Corruption on the border. We all know it’s there, but are you aware just how much it’s happening on this side of the Rio Grande? And: Texas lawmakers will spend a lot of time talking about education funding in the next few months. School districts and taxpayers will want to pay attention. Also: Some environmentalists worry renewables won’t get the same attention under Trump. The conservative case for solar. Plus: Dilley, Texas is known these days for its family detention center. How it’s shaped the south Texas city. More: If Texas were made up of just 100 people, can you guess how many would live east of I-35? Don’t Miss: A look back at the top tech stories of 2016 and more on today’s Texas Standard:
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