Texas Standard For October 26, 2017
Some see it as the start of a new chapter in Texas politics, but some so-called moderates fear it could turn into a horror story. Joe Straus was seen as a voice of the Republican establishment, a defender of business who steered the House chamber clear of some of the most contentious issues raised by social conservatives. In a state where Republicans already hold the reigns of power, what happens next? And: How much do Texans value a college degree? With education costs rising, is it still a good value? The results of a new statewide survey. Plus: Members of the military in a fight for the right to sue Uncle Sam. Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:

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