Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025:
What are John Cornyn’s re-election prospects in 2026?
A new poll looks at how Sen. John Cornyn and other Texas Republicans might fare in the 2026 primary, and offers fresh favorability ratings for President Donald Trump, Gov. Greg Abbott, Elon Musk and more.
Rice University’s Mark Jones joins the Standard with the findings.
In reinstating Fort Bragg’s name, the Army skirts ban on Confederate namesakes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reinstated the Fort Bragg name in North Carolina, reversing a 2023 decision to drop Confederate base names. Could more changes be on the way?
Jay Price reports for the American Homefront Project.
Texas weather whiplash: arctic front incoming
After a stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures, Texans should brace for an arctic front sweeping through the state.
A.J. Harrel, meteorologist from the National Weather Service in Amarillo, joins us with the forecast:
Gulf of Mexico or Gulf of America? Tech titans make a switch
Apple and Microsoft have followed Google in renaming the Gulf of Mexico on their maps after a Trump executive order.
Tech journalist Omar Gallaga explains what’s behind the change, and whether it fits into a broader shift in Silicon Valley.
Cracking the mystery of sea turtles’ ‘lost years’
For decades, scientists have struggled to track young sea turtles between hatching and adulthood. Now, researchers from the University of Central Florida and LGL Ecological Research may have some answers.
Nathan Putnam of LGL’s Bryan, Texas, office joins the Standard with more.
Celebrating Austin’s Black music pioneers
For Black History Month, KUTX is spotlighting Black artists, innovators, and venues that shaped Austin’s music scene.
Today, Miles Bloxson brings us the story of Michael Cash.
A West Dallas high school is preparing students for health careers. Here’s how
A West Dallas high school has transformed into a health-focused institute, thanks to a partnership between Uplift Education and Baylor Scott & White.
KERA’s Kailey Broussard reports on how the program aims to fill gaps in the fast-growing medical field.
Elon Musk’s growing Texas empire
Elon Musk is making headlines in D.C. – but back in Texas, he’s been quietly growing his business empire outside of Austin. And this year, his footprint in the area is set to explode.
The Texas Newsroom’s Lauren McGaughy reports on what Musk’s growing presence means for communities outside Austin.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
