Texas Standard for January 5, 2016
She was the first openly gay mayor of any major metro city. Now, Annise Parker tells us what’s next, and what’s off the table. An unusually candid conversation with the former mayor of Houston. And: How the energy capitol of the world might weigh in on the presidential race. Also: A child sex abuse problem in the military. Plus: Holiday twisters reveal shoddy construction issues. Coming Up: How lessons of Waco from 20 years back might be a factor in the Oregon standoff. Those stories and lots more Tuesday on the Texas Standard.

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