Texas Standard For May 29, 2020

As much of the Lone Star State reopens, many prisoners in Texas eligible for parole are remaining behind bars. Why the hold up? We’ll explore. And: The governor says officials are monitoring the state for possible flareups and outbreaks but that effort’s overlooking many parts of Texas, notably communities of color. We’ll have details. Also: Texas hospitals that received bailout cash are suing a growing number of poor or unemployed patients. Plus: Rethinking the mythology surrounding the Texas Ranger, the week in politics and more today on the Texas Standard:

By Texas StandardMay 29, 2020 1:05 pm

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