Texas Standard For November 20, 2017
As millions of Texans hit the highways for the start of holiday season, new signs that the bell may be tolling for toll roads. But with costs and complaints and traffic all up, are we nearing a tipping point when it comes to Texas’ free market philosophy for transportation? We’ll explore. And: In a small Texas town turned upside down by a church shooting, Thanksgiving arrives early. Also: The homeless often get more attention this time of year. Now the spotlight turns to what some say are laws that keep people homeless. Plus: With miles of pipeline connecting oilfields to Corpus Christi, a plan to pipe something back west, and maybe around the world, too. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
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Social Media Producer Wells Dunbar prepares for the show.
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FBI Investigating Border Patrol Agent’s Death In West Texas
Texas Coastal Bend Residents Continue To Rebuild After Hurriance Harvey
Austin’s Revered Franklin Barbecue Reopens After A Three-Month Absence
Being Homeless Isn’t Against The Law, But Sleeping On The Streets Comes At A Cost
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