Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Check back later today for updated story links and audio.
Is a congressional vacancy complicating South Texas’ screwworm response?
As New World screwworm cases are reported in South Texas cattle, much of the affected region remains without representation in Congress following the resignation of disgraced representative Tony Gonzales. The absence of a federal lawmaker has raised questions about who is advocating for ranchers and rural communities during a growing agricultural crisis.
The Texas Tribune’s Gabby Birenbaum joins the Standard with more.
Another small peach crop frustrates Hill Country growers
Texas peach season is underway in the Hill Country, but growers near Fredericksburg are once again dealing with disappointing harvests after several years of unusually small crops. The shortages are making peaches harder to find and more expensive for consumers during one of the region’s busiest tourism seasons.
The Standard’s Michael Marks reports.
UT researchers trace mysterious GPS disruptions
Researchers at the University of Texas believe they’ve identified the source behind mysterious GPS disruptions that have intermittently affected large parts of Europe in recent years. The findings highlight how dependent modern infrastructure has become on satellite navigation systems — and how vulnerable those systems may be to interference.
Todd Humphreys, director of UT’s Radionavigation Laboratory, joins the show with the story.
W.F. Strong reflects on Nolan Ryan’s rare talent
Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong says a new biography of Nolan Ryan offers more than a look at baseball greatness — rather, it explores how Ryan’s remarkable abilities were recognized and understood over time.
‘Hope for the Guadalupe’ documentary focuses on healing after 2025 floods
A new documentary examines efforts to restore the Guadalupe River nearly a year after catastrophic flooding devastated parts of the Hill Country, highlighting both the human loss and environmental work underway.
“Hope for the Guadalupe” filmmaker Ben Masters joins the Standard with more.
World Cup study tracks North Texas air quality
Researchers in North Texas are monitoring air quality ahead of the FIFA World Cup as millions of visitors prepare to arrive in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Sensors placed near stadiums, airports and major transportation corridors will track pollution levels before, during and after the tournament.
UT-Arlington researcher Yunyao Li joins Texas Standard with more.
