Texas Standard For October 2, 2017
Trying to make sense of a massacre, as medical crews and police work the worst mass shooting in U.S. history, as offers of support come in from Texas. We’ll have the latest. And: The hired hands helping to rebuild Houston – why some say those workers most at risk are also the most vulnerable. Also: With a new movie named for the city set for release, and the sunset of a major HGTV show, Waco wonders about its future. We’ll stop in. Plus: Who was born in 1959 and is celebrating her 15th at long last? We’ll look at whether Quinceañera Barbie has what it takes to break out in a demanding marketplace. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
Ilana Panich-Linsman/KUT
David Brown hosts the show.
More from 10/02/2017
Las Vegas Shooter Had Reportedly Lived In Texas
Harvey Means More Jobs. But Does It Mean More Exploitation Too?
How Barbie Is Getting Into the Quinceañera Business
When A Store Or Restaurant Goes Bankrupt, What Happens To All Those Gift Cards?
The Rate Of Maternal Mortality In Texas Is The Highest In The Developed World
Can Waco’s Economic Boom Survive The End Of ‘Fixer Upper?’
Is The American Musical Making A Comeback? One Singing Professor Says It Depends On Your Definition.
In Beaumont’s Pine Street Neighborhood, Helping During Harvey Meant Staying Open For Business
Harvey’s Lessons Include Evidence That Fire And Police Agencies Need More Resources, Training
