Texas Standard for July 28, 2017

The repeal of Obamacare, promised by republicans for seven years, appears dead, for now, in the Senate. We’ll explore the grand gesture that led to this moment. And: As investigators try to get to the bottom of the deaths of 10 immigrants packed into a sweltering tractor-trailer, what about the company that owns the trailer? An AP investigation finds a long trail of violations and complaints from drivers. We’ll hear more. Also: An electronic mix-up causes the Texas Department of Transportation to stop sending out bills for the use of toll roads. We’ll hear why. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard: