Texas Standard For June 17, 2020

One size fits all does not work for Texas. So say the mayors of nine cities imploring the governor to help them get Texans back to safety guidelines. El Paso mayor Dee Margo, one of the signatories to a letter to Gov. Abbot tells us why he and his colleagues are asking for the power to get more people to wear face coverings in the fight against COVID-19. And: Texas student athletes leverage their power for social change. A look at how their latest moves fit into the larger picture. Also: Is purple the new orange? Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard:

By Texas StandardJune 17, 2020 11:24 amWhole Shows

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Texas Standard producer Kristen Cabrera's home workstation during the COVID-19 pandemic.