Texas Standard for March 25, 2016

Too dangerous: that’s the basic message from a Texas university now banning study abroad travel to a European country. Details on the Texas Standard. Also: The influential role of the Texas State Board of Education. Or maybe it’s not so influential. Plus: How something simple could help more shelter pets across the state find homes. And: Dating the cousins of your high school friends, or the high school friends of your cousins. The challenges of rural love life, even with modern technology. Don’t forget, it’s Friday! That means it’s time for the Typewriter Rodeo and a wild week in Texas politics: