Texas Standard for February 17, 2016
Fallout continues over a racist incident at Texas A&M; a Texas Senator now calling the college students involved “gang members.” And: Private prisons in Texas could now be licensed as a type of child care facility. We’ll unpack the details. Plus: Does an uptick in sales at brick-and-mortar bookstores indicate a turnaround in the trend toward e-books? Also: We’ll introduce you to a Texas author who’s profile is about to rise, and we’ll hear why East Texas is the only place he’s interested in calling home. That and more on Wednesday’s Texas Standard:
Beth Cortez-Neavel/Texas Standard
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Has the Federal Government Overreached on Fishing Regulations?
Sen. Royce West: There Should Be ‘Severe Consequences’ For Racist Incident at A&M
Even In the Digital Age, Brick-And-Mortar Bookstores Are Thriving
Small-Town Texas Gets a Dose of Dark Humor In New TV Series
Why Immigrant Jails Want To Become Licensed Childcare Centers
State Lawmakers to Revisit Religious Protection Issues Raised by Same-Sex Marriage Rulings
Parkland Patients Prove They Can Take Care Of Themselves, Save Hospital Money, With Guidance
Will More Texas Money For Training Volunteers Prevent A Repeat Of The West Tragedy?
