Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Check back later today for updated story links and audio.
Texas primary election day: Reporters across the state track turnout and key races
On primary election day in Texas, reporters from partner stations across the state are checking in on voter turnout and the races drawing the most attention.
Tim Gutierrez of Texas Public Radio in San Antonio, Brad Burt of KTTZ in Lubbock, Lon Gonzales of KEDT in Corpus Christi and Jerry Quijano of KUT in Austin share what they’re seeing on the ground as ballots are cast.
This week in Texas music history
Jason Mellard with the Center for Texas Music History revisits the calendar.
Supreme Court ruling on Trump-era tariffs leaves Texas businesses awaiting refunds
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration lacked authority to impose certain emergency tariffs, setting the stage for billions of dollars in potential refunds to businesses.
Ralph Bradley, CEO of Fort Worth-based Jammy Incorporated and a member of the “We Pay the Tariffs” coalition, discusses how the tariffs affected his company and when businesses might see repayment.
Hays County weighs development pause amid drought and water supply concerns
As drought conditions persist, Hays County commissioners are debating whether to temporarily pause new development to protect strained water supplies.
Justin Sayers, senior staff writer for the Austin Business Journal, explains what a proposed 30-day moratorium could accomplish and how state law limits counties’ authority to regulate growth.
Green burials gain popularity in Texas as families seek environmentally friendly options
More Texans are choosing “green” burial options they see as less environmentally harmful than traditional funerals.
Dina Gachman, a contributor to Texas Monthly, discusses her reporting on the growing trend and why some families are reconsidering the environmental impact of death care.
Texas Board of Education approves thousands of corrections to Bluebonnet Learning curriculum
The Texas State Board of Education has approved more than 4,000 corrections to the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum after delaying a vote earlier this year to review reported errors.
Jaden Edison, public education reporter for the Texas Tribune, explains the nature of the corrections, the debate among board members and what happens next for school districts.
