Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Friday, May 23, 2025:
What lawmakers at the Legislature want to see happen before Sine Die
The Texas Legislature is sprinting to the finish line. With the state of play before the body adjourns on June 2, we’re joined by Houston Public Media’s Andrew Schneider and The Dallas Morning News’ Karen Brooks Harper:
Are personalized grocery discounts actually costing you more?
Retailers track your every move – what you buy, when you shop and more – to build shopper profiles and offer “personalized discounts.” But these loyalty perks may be more misleading than helpful.
Derek Kravitz of Consumer Reports says one company in particular is leading the charge, and not in a good way. He joins us with more.
Fort Worth considers shuttering 14 schools to cut costs
Declining enrollment and tight budgets have school districts reevaluating their campuses. In Fort Worth, officials are proposing a five-year plan to close more than a dozen schools.
Education reporter Matthew Sgroi with the Fort Worth Report explains what’s at stake.
Barton Springs Pool wasn’t always for everyone
Today, Barton Springs welcomes swimmers from around the world. But not long ago, the iconic Austin pool was segregated by race.
Luz Moreno-Lozano with KUT News traces the fight for integration – and how one summer spot became a symbol of change.
The gang delivers another custom poem. Reach out to Texas Standard with your topic suggestions!
Texas Tribune politics reporter Jasper Scherer joins the Standard with a recap of the week that was in Texas politics.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
