Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, March 10, 2025.
Will House history on vouchers doom school savings account fight?
The House education committee is set to take up school choice this week, with a public hearing that could signal the bill’s fate. House Speaker Dustin Burrows is pushing for passage, despite the chamber’s history of resistance.
Blaise Gainey from the Texas Newsroom joins the Standard every Monday to break down what’s ahead at the Capitol.
A Texas nonprofit says it can’t access over $36 million in federal funds meant to support 100,000 refugees and immigrants. The Texas Newsroom’s Stella Chávez reports on how this funding freeze is affecting newly arrived families.
This week in Texas music history
Jason Mellard with The Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University marks the occasion.
How tariffs are affecting oil and gas
Some U.S. tariffs on Canada and Mexico may be temporarily paused – again – but the uncertainty is still having ripple effects on the economy, including on the energy sector.
Having whiplash? Here to explain the latest developments on the oil and gas side of things is Matt Smith, energy analyst for Kpler.
What JOANN Fabrics’ closing means for the makers
JOANN Fabrics is closing stores, and for many crafters, it’s more than just a shop – it’s a creative lifeline. Sarah Vincent wrote for Good Housekeeping about how JOANN has fueled her passion for quilting, sewing, and more. She shares her story on today’s show.
The documentary “Uvalde Mom” tells the story of Angeli Rose Gomez, who ran into Robb Elementary to save her sons during the 2022 shooting. Her viral act of bravery sparked calls for accountability – but also brought harassment from authorities.
We’ll hear from Gomez, as well as the filmmaker behind the project, Anayansi Prado, as it gets its premier at South by Southwest.
Inside the McAllen program to ease nursing shortage
Every Wednesday, students from South Texas College train at the largest hospital in McAllen as part of a pioneering nursing apprenticeship. Many will be the first in their families to graduate from college.
Sneha Dey from the Texas Tribune joins the Standard with more.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
