Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, April 4, 2023:
What to expect this tornado season
Almost 70 million people from Texas to Michigan are under threat of severe weather today, with high winds and tornadoes possible. For more on what to expect this tornado season and what’s causing these widespread outbreaks, we’re joined by Space City Weather’s Matt Lanza.
Library patrons in Llano sue to get banned books back on the shelves
Renewed book challenges have targeted titles at public libraries. In Llano, books removed from the county library prompted a lawsuit by library patrons. Last week, a federal judge in Austin ordered those books be put back on the shelves. The Texas Tribune’s Alejandro Serrano has the story
Migrants have to apply for asylum with an app – and it’s plagued with glitches
The Biden administration now requires migrants to register to seek asylum virtually – but technical problems and a lack of internet access have plagued the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s CBP One app. Texas Public Radio’s Dan Katz reports:
Feral hogs are a big problem in Houston
Feral hogs are a growing problem across Texas, and one place they’ve especially caused trouble recently is Harris County. Houston Chronicle reporter Juhi Varma has more – including what to do if you encounter one of the 200-pound animals.
Antisemitic hate is on the rise in Texas
The Anti-Defamation League has tracked incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the U.S. The league’s latest audit ranks Texas ranked fifth highest in the nation, with 211 incidents last year. Regional director Jackie Nirenberg joins us with more.
How quilting helps Black Texans tell their family history
Houstonian Laura Marie Casmore has loved quilting since her mom introduced her to it as a little girl. Now, as part of Texas Folklife’s “Folklorist Next Door” program, she’s archiving vintage African American quilts, which she says have always been underappreciated.
‘Best of both worlds:’ This Dallas hybrid school is the first of its kind in Texas
There’s a new school in Dallas, and Texas officials say it’s the first of its kind here. The Dallas Hybrid Preparatory teaches kids at home part of the week, and in class the rest. And it was created before the pandemic made all students virtual learners. KERA’s Bill Zeeble checked out the new campus.
A month after a hunger strike, some Texas prisoners say they will do it again
It’s been just over a month since dozens of Texas prisoners went without food for weeks. Some inmates say they are willing to go on a hunger strike again, to protest indefinite solitary confinement. Texas Public Radio’s Paul Flahive reports on what came of the Texas prison strike and what could come next.
All this, plus the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
