Texas Standard for September 29, 2016
The Saudis cry uncle, and the markets predict a big boost in oil prices. Is this a green light for drilling in Texas again? We’ll explore. Plus: Teenagers turning hit men? How border cartels are recruiting school kids. Also: With Texans transfixed on the drama of election season, some say a quiet movement is picking up steam which could have a much more profound impact. Is there a constitutional convention in our future? And: It’s 4 a.m. and you gotta have barbecue. In all of Texas, there’s only one joint that serving up 24/7. We’ll smoke it out, along with much more on today’s Texas Standard:

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