Texas Standard For July 11, 2019
The latest disturbance in the Gulf seems to be on track to hit Louisiana. But the next one could head this way – we’ll take a look at how Houston’s prepared since Harvey. And: A new school being built in the Texas Hill Country is billed as the most water efficient in the state – how it’s doing that and whether the model can be replicated. Also: Strife in the tech industry – we’ll take a look at how planned Amazon protests are just one example of a potential shake-up. Plus: We’ll look at teen curfews – why some cities are reconsidering laws that punish minors for being out late on a school night. All of that and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
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Today's Texas Standard host, Joy Diaz.
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