Texas Standard For February 25, 2019
A male-only military draft is unconstitutional says a federal court judge in Houston. Should women have to sign up for selective service? We’ll have the latest. And: Texas is #1 in cases of a mystery polio-like illness striking children, according to last year’s numbers from the CDC. We’ll hear how Texas doctors and parents are fighting back. Also: The price of gasoline is spiking at the pump: why is this is happening at a time when oil production in West Texas is reaching record levels. We’ll take a look. Plus: A fight over casino-style games in Texas hits home for Native Americans. All of that and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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