Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.
Federal court blocks Texas congressional map
A three-judge panel has ruled that Texas cannot use its newly drawn congressional map for the 2026 midterms, ordering the state to revert to its previous boundaries while legal challenges play out. The decision is already reshaping candidate strategies and could alter several competitive races.
The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey and Texas A&M political scientist Kirby Goidel join Texas Standard to discuss.
Ground game reshapes Cy-Fair school board
A coordinated, years-long campaign led to major changes on the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD school board, where voters ousted several conservative incumbents this month. Organizers say the effort reflects growing engagement around local education policy.
Houston Public Media’s Bianca Seward reports.
W.F. Strong reflects on the life of George Foreman
Following the death of boxing legend and Houston native George Foreman earlier this year, commentator W.F. Strong revisits Foreman’s remarkable path from a troubled childhood to Olympic gold, heavyweight championships, entrepreneurship and ministry. He also reflects on the stories that shaped Foreman’s public image and the ones many people never heard.
New book examines how highways reshaped El Paso
A new history traces how early border highways and, later, the construction of I-10 transformed El Paso’s neighborhoods through displacement, labor exploitation and the loss of cultural landmarks. Centering the Lincoln Park community, the book highlights stories often left out of transportation narratives.
Miguel Juarez, lecturer at the University of Texas at El Paso and author of “Frontera Freeways: Highway Building and Displacement in El Paso, Texas,” joins Texas Standard.
Documentary spotlights the legacy of Black cowboys
A new three-part documentary from Jordan Peele’s production company highlights the deep, often-overlooked history of Black cowboys in Texas and beyond. “High Horse: The Black Cowboy” explores identity, culture, and the ways pop culture has distorted the story of the American West.
Jason Perez, co-executive producer and director of the series, joins the Standard.
What tariff changes mean for Texas consumers and producers
The Trump administration has lifted tariffs on several imported foods, including coffee, bananas, beef, and fruit juices. Economists say the shift could ease pressure on grocery prices but warn that broader supply-chain and market forces may limit immediate effects.
Ray Perryman, president and CEO of the Perryman Group, joins Texas Standard.
