Texas Standard for July 14, 2017
A Texas GOP congressman isn’t pulling punches. The Russians, he says, are actively interfering with – fracking? And: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has had a lot to say about rolling back property taxes, but not so much about what those taxes fund – education. But on the eve of the special session, he’s changing his tune, offering bonuses to teachers, money for schools and help to retirees, we’ll hear why. Also: Its been a long time since military base closures made headlines, but Texans, brace yourselves. A coming fight could be a matter of survival for some Texas towns. Those stories and lots more today on the Texas Standard:

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Dan Patrick Offers A High-Priced Olive Branch To Teachers
Lamar Smith Says Russians Are Plotting To Hack U.S. Fracking Industry
After Supreme Court Loss, Abbott Wants State To Track Abortion Complications
BRAC Off! Texas Resists Latest Call for Military Base Closures
Arlington Police Tried To Bargain For Mother’s Video Of Teens’ Arrest, Activists Say
Apprehending Migrants Near The Rio Grande Is Easier On Horseback
Eva Ybarra Squeezes Out The Accordion Competition
Greg Abbott’s Deal With Lawmakers: Pass The Sunset Bill, Then You Can Take On ‘Red Meat’ Issues
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