Texas Standard For February 21, 2020
Democratic state Sen. John Whitmire is celebrating upcoming closures of two state prisons in his district.And: Why are some news organizations in Texas doing away with a shameful source of revenue? Also: How is Dallas County finding housing for veterans experiencing homelessness? Plus: There’s an opportunity to invest in rural Texas – who will take it? And Texas under six flags – and the maps that were drawn way back when.

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