Texas Standard for October 19, 2016
A third and final presidential debate tonight poses an important question: Do we really need to go through with this? A debate of our own. Also: Texas has more people in immigration detention centers than any other state – but who’s covering the tab? And: Call the doctor, but careful there – Texas rules on telemedicine are among the toughest. Today, a check-up on the showdown between state regulators and a fast growing industry. Also: Despite a certain lack of name recognition, a native Texan gets tapped for the Rock-And-Roll Hall of Fame shortlist. Those stories and so much more, today on the Texas Standard:

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