Texas Standard for November 4, 2016
An emergency spending plan for the agency responsible for at-risk kids: It’s in the works as we speak, but is it enough? We’ll explore. Also: By now you’re likely sick of hearing how sick we are of this political season. Is all the negativity bad for civic engagement? Here’s why the extra long early voting lines suggest a silver lining. Also: The buzz surrounding the Zika panic – or lack thereof. We’ll hear about the collateral damage of spraying for skeeters. And NFL fans: Where did you go? The sports agent who inspired Jerry Maguire tells us whats behind the shrinking viewer numbers. Plus, the week in Texas politics and much more, on today’s Texas Standard:

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