Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
Texas Medicaid under renewed threat with Trump’s return
Texas leaders have long resisted expanding Medicaid – and as Donald Trump prepares for a second term, they may get the chance to reduce the program further. With fewer federal constraints, significant cuts could be on the table.
Lomi Kriel, who reports for The Texas Tribune and ProPublica, joins the Standard to explain what’s at stake.
Runoff election looms in booming Princeton
Princeton, now the third-fastest-growing city in the U.S., is grappling with its new identity. The North Texas city’s rapid growth has fueled tension over who should lead.
KERA’s Caroline Love breaks down the race for mayor in an upcoming runoff election.
High-speed chases raise safety concerns in El Paso
As part of Operation Lone Star, Texas troopers in El Paso have engaged in high-speed chases of suspected migrant smugglers, sometimes exceeding 100 mph on residential streets. These pursuits often end in crashes with injuries or fatalities.
KTEP’s Aaron Montes speaks exclusively to one of the young drivers involved.
Cold snap grips West Texas and the borderlands
Freeze warnings swept across West Texas as a cold front brought frigid temperatures to the region. With cold conditions persisting, the Standard turns to David Hefner, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Santa Teresa, N.M., for the forecast.
The two Texas teams in the college football playoffs
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee has revealed its top 12, with Texas represented by the UT Longhorns and SMU Mustangs. While the Longhorns are postseason veterans, SMU makes history with its first playoff berth.
Danny Davis of the Austin American-Statesman joins the show with more.
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San Antonio hosts nation’s largest mariachi event
This weekend, the Mariachi Extravaganza brought thousands of young musicians to San Antonio, filling the city with vibrant performances. As the nation’s biggest competitive mariachi event, it showcased talent from across the country.
Texas Public Radio’s Jack Morgan reports from inside the celebration.
Paxton targets Austin’s homeless service provider
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center, the largest homeless service provider in Austin. Paxton, alongside neighborhood groups, claims the center has become a magnet for crime.
KUT’s Andrew Weber reports.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
