Texas Standard For September 7, 2017
After Harvey and Irma, another hurricane is building in the Gulf of Mexico. We’re monitoring the latest on all fronts today. And: For the first time in recent memory, members of the Texas delegation to the U.S. House will do something they haven’t before – Republicans and Democrats will meet in the same room for the purposes of getting on the same page. And that page is hurricane relief. But if they’re successful, where will the money go? And: Rethinking runoff. If Texas swings between floods and droughts, shouldn’t we be banking some of the floodwater for the next dry spell? Those stories and so much more today on the Texas Standard:
Southeast Texas Continues Cleaning Up After Harvey
Are ‘Overt Acts Of Bipartisanship’ A Sign Of Change, Or Just Harvey-Inspired Politics?
How To Deal With Flooded Tech Gadgets
Economist Says Deporting DACA Recipients Could Boost A Post-Harvey Labor Shortage
Harvey Spawns Interest In How Texas Harvests And Holds Water
From Caves To Great Music, New Braunfels Offers A Wide Range Of Weekend Options
Bumble Rejects Hate Speech To Make Users Feel Safe On Its Dating App