Texas Standard for February 16, 2016
How a controversial murder has been plunged further into scandal with allegations of sexual misconduct by investigating officers. Houstonians often seen brake lights for miles, but is building more lanes on highways making things worse? We talk to Houston’s new mayor Sylvester Turner to find out. Also: Taking a bite out of crime… or at least the way we treat some criminal evidence. Plus: how some invasive plants are making it tough for border patrol agents to do their jobs. All that and more in Tuesday’s Texas Standard:
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