Texas Standard for November 16, 2016
A bill introduced to end sanctuary cities across Texas – but wait a minute. Are there any sanctuary cities across Texas? We’ll explore. And: A new oil boom becomes a knife fight for land. We’ll hear where, what’s behind it, and who’s getting rich. Also: Texas leads the nation in wind power, but at times, has to give away electricity because there’s no place to store it. Now a possible solution, under our feet. Plus: Remember the surge? Years after the first rush of immigrant families across the border, a Texas city demands compensation – so far to no effect. We’ll learn the backstory and much more this hour on the Texas Standard:

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Leah Scarpelli directs the show.
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