Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, May 26, 2025:
The clock’s ticking at the Texas Capitol
With sine die looming June 2, lawmakers are hustling to wrap up the legislative session. But can they finish on time and still push through their priorities?
The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey walks us through what’s left – and what deadlines could trip things up.
During Vietnam War, one Laredoan saw military service as a ticket to a better life for his family
As we honor those who gave their all for their country, Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez of the Voces Oral History Center brings us the story of Florentino Cantú Jr.
This week in Texas music history
In May 2004, the psychedelic rock band the Black Angels formed in Austin. Jason Mellard with The Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University has the story.
Looking for less crowded parks this summer? Try these spots
As part of the Standard’s birthday celebration this year, we’re highlighting stories about summer this month.
Back in 2024, Texas Monthly’s Pam LeBlanc tipped us off to some lesser-known parks, many managed by the Lower Colorado River Authority. Get hip to her picks for parks without the crowds.
Beat the heat with these aguas frescas
When temperatures soar, Mando Rayo of the Tacos of Texas podcast knows how to cool off in style.
He joined us in 2023 to share a few of his favorite summertime sippers and taco pairings.
Texas summer songs that hit just right
What would summer be without its soundtrack? We asked music pros to name their favorite Texas-rooted summer songs.
Susan Castle of KUTX and TMX.fm had some strong contenders; listen to her picks in this 2023 flashback.
After outages last year, CenterPoint promises a better tracker
Hurricane season starts June 1, and CenterPoint Energy says it’s ready with a new and improved outage tracker. But after failures during Hurricane Beryl and last year’s derecho, is that enough to restore customer trust?
The Houston Chronicle’s Claire Hao joins the Standard with the latest.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
