Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, May 5, 2025:
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s legislative priorities: where things stand
As the Texas legislative session enters its final weeks, where do the Texas Senate’s priorities stand? Several of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s priorities have cleared his chamber, but what’s happening in the House?
Blaise Gainey covers the statehouse for The Texas Newsroom and joins the Standard with a legislative check-in.
Texas voters weigh in on bonds and mayors
From major school bonds to mayoral races, voters across Texas made big decisions at the ballot box this weekend.
We’ll get a roundup of bond election results from reporters across the state: KERA News’ James Hartley in Arlington, KUT News’ Maya Fawaz in Austin, Texas Tech Public Media’s Brad Burt in Lubbock, and KACU’s Leslie Carrigan in Abilene:
The week in Texas music history
Jason Mellard with The Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University has the story of vocalist and choir director Elizabeth Coleman performing the gospel standard “Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” for an audience with Mary McLeod Bethune, the leading Florida educator and civil rights activist who founded Bethune-Cookman College.
Austin’s construction boom sparks demand for skilled workers
With Austin gearing up for major infrastructure upgrades – think roads, the airport and the convention center – the city’s also looking to ensure it has enough trained workers to meet the demand.
KUT News’ Luz Moreno-Lozano reports on the efforts to build up the local construction workforce.
Scottie Scheffler wins again at Byron Nelson tournament
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler took top honors at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson tournament in McKinney. Dallas native Jordan Spieth also made a strong showing, finishing fourth.
Golf writer Kevin Robbins, who covers the PGA Tour and lives in Austin, joins us with more on Texas’ impact on this storied tournament.
Documentary tells story of landmark Texas archaeological site
Just north of Austin lies one of the most important archaeological sites in North America: the Gault site. The new documentary “The Stones Are Speaking” tells the story of Michael Collins, the man who helped open the land to researchers.
Olive Talley wrote, directed and produced the film, now airing on PBS. She joins us with highlights.
San Antonio mayoral race heads to runoff
San Antonio voters narrowed a field of 27 mayoral candidates down to two this weekend. A runoff will determine who replaces outgoing Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
Texas Public Radio’s Joey Palacios has been covering the race and joins us with the latest from Alamo City.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
