Texas Standard For June 24, 2019
Up to 1,000 more Texas National Guard troops could soon deploy to the border. But will they be effective? We’ll take a closer look. And: Rebuilding smaller after Harvey. For some it might not be a choice. We’ll explore. Also: Thanks to the Permian oil boom, the U.S. is in a different position as tensions with Iran escalate. But does it really make a difference? We’ll take a closer look. Plus: We’ll hear from the former ambassador to the Dominican Republic about problems on the Island, and whether you should delay your trip. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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