Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023:
Uvalde Sen. Roland Gutierrez’s proposals to curb school shootings
Eight months after the Robb Elementary School shooting that left 21 people dead, Texas Sen. Roland Gutierrez filed legislation related to the massacre. The Uvalde senator announced the new legislation Tuesday, flanked by several of victims’ family members. Guiterrez joins us with more.
Concerns as the Texas Lottery goes digital
A new app that digitizes the Texas Lottery launched earlier this month. For the first time, Texas residents can buy lotto tickets without ever having to leave their home. What are the risks when state-sanctioned gambling is always a click away? Texas Public Radio’s Josh Peck has more:
In Texas, you can be forced to sell your condo
In Texas, private property is king – but not in all cases. A decades-old state law has forced some condo owners to sell. Supporters say it makes financial sense, while others say the law pushes people out of their homes. KUT’s Audrey McGlinchy has the story.
Would you eat chicken grown in a lab? You may have the chance soon.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first lab-grown meat product for human consumption. But growing chicken breast in a lab is one thing – getting people to eat it is another, reports Leah Douglas. The Reuters agriculture and energy policy reporter joins us to talk about the lab-grown meat business.
Willie Nelson’s on the road again – this time, to Sundance
Imagine telling the story of an iconic performer like Willie Nelson. That’s what directors Thom Zimny and Oren Moverman took on, helming the five-part documentary series “Willie Nelson & Family.” We’ll hear from the filmmakers as their work premiers at the Sundance Film Festival.
A fact-check with PolitiFact Texas
President Joe Biden says take-home pay for workers is going up. Is that a fact? Joining us to go over this claim is PolitiFact Texas reporter Nusaiba Mizan with the Austin American–Statesman.
All this, plus the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
