Texas Standard for January 31, 2017
One of the most important announcements yet, with potential implications for generations. We’ll explore the short list for the Supreme Court. And: A fire destroys a mosque in Victoria and another burns down an Islamic center in central Texas. Unconnected events? We’ll hear what officials are saying and not saying. Also: Texas two-step? Texas lawmakers detail a proposal to use public money for private school tuition. Plus: A plan to cap property taxes, but do the numbers add up? More: Motherhood, musicianship and memories of Mineral Wells. A conversation with the current queen of Americana: Amanda shires. Those stories today on the Texas Standard:
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Host David Brown in the Standard's studio.
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