Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
Texas attorney general runoffs take shape across party lines
Primary runoff races for Texas attorney general are set on both the Republican and Democratic sides.
KERA’s Caroline Love joins the Texas Standard to explain how candidates like Mayes Middleton and Chip Roy are positioning themselves and what to watch as the races head toward their May finale.
Apollo 8 mission offers context as NASA prepares return to the moon
As NASA prepares to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in decades, the Artemis II mission echoes a historic predecessor.
Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison reports on Apollo 8, the first crewed mission to orbit the moon, and how it reshaped space exploration.
Water in this Austin suburb comes out brown, leaving residents with high bills and ruined appliances
In far East Austin’s Colony development, residents say extremely hard water has damaged pipes, appliances and homes for years with little relief.
KUT News’ Katy McAfee reports on how the problem has persisted, why solutions have been limited and how residents are now seeking accountability.
Orphaned oil wells could find new life as geothermal energy sources
Thousands of abandoned oil wells across the region may offer an unexpected opportunity for renewable energy.
Chloe Bennett-Steele of StateImpact Oklahoma joins the Standard to explain how these wells could be repurposed for geothermal use.
‘The Selena Reader’ explores the enduring cultural impact of the Tejano icon
More than three decades after her death, Selena’s influence continues to shape music and identity in Texas and beyond.
Larissa M. Mercado-López, co-editor of “The Selena Reader,” joins the Texas Standard to discuss how the collection examines her legacy through scholarship and personal reflection.
Gun-related suicides rise sharply in East Texas communities
A new analysis shows gun-related suicides make up a growing share of firearm deaths, particularly in rural East Texas.
Sandy West of Public Health Watch joins Texas Standard to explain the trends, contributing factors and how policy debates can shape responses.
