Texas Standard for February 10, 2017

A proposal to fix the state’s broken foster care system that could get more adults involved in the temporary care for kids in need. We’ll hear why the idea is personal for one Texas lawmaker. And: Gas prices could go up a lot under a proposal from a Texan in Washington. Not so good for drivers, but how about the oil and gas industry? We’ll explore. Also: Love thy neighbor. How a fire at an Islamic Community Center in Central Texas actually sparked new friendships. Plus: How a song about a little boy in South Texas connects two generations of a legendary music family. More: A reminder never to read the comments – from the Typewriter Rodeo. That and more on this Friday edition of the Texas Standard:

By Texas StandardFebruary 13, 2017 9:17 am