Texas Standard for Nov. 21, 2024: WNBA expansion sparks hopes for Austin franchise

With the WNBA set to add teams in San Francisco, Portland and Toronto, there’s speculation about a 16th team. Could Austin be next?

By Texas StandardNovember 21, 2024 9:01 am,

Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024:

Donald Trump has promised mass deportations. How will his policies change immigration enforcement?

President-elect Trump has taken early moves to stack his administration with some of those responsible for executing what he vowed to be a priority: a massive immigration crackdown, including mass deportations. Such a policy change could affect the lives of some 11 million people living in the U.S.

Denise Gilman, clinical professor at UT Austin, joins the Standard with more.

Trump’s tariffs: What to expect in a second term

With Donald Trump’s second term set to begin in under two months, much of the focus has shifted to tariffs. During his first presidency, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese goods, plus imports from other nations as well.

Raymond Robertson with Texas A&M’s Bush School of Government joins the show with what to expect the second time around.

Training educators in mental health first aid

As stress and anxiety levels rise among children and young adults, Texas A&M University-San Antonio is stepping in. A one-day training equips school and college staff with critical mental health first-aid skills. Texas Public Radio’s

Camille Phillips reports on how the initiative is making a difference:

Nuclear power’s future in Texas

Texas is eyeing a nuclear expansion, with Gov. Greg Abbott boosting its presence in the state’s energy mix, and the Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group outlining plans to further bolster nuclear power.

Reed Clay, president of the Texas Nuclear Alliance, joins the Standard to discuss this push and its implications for Texas’ energy landscape.

Buggin’ Out with Wizzie Brown

Wizzie Brown is a program specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and our go-to insect expert. Something bugging you? Drop us a line and we’ll pass it along.

WNBA expansion sparks hopes for Austin franchise

With the WNBA set to add teams in San Francisco, Portland and Toronto, there’s speculation about a 16th team. Could Austin be next?

Fran Harris, who has a championship pedigree with the University of Texas and Houston Comets, is an advocate for bringing the league to the city. She joins the Standard with her vision for the capital as a future WNBA hub.

Crowdfunding tips to ensure success

Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter can turn ideas into reality, but success requires strategy. Tech expert Omar Gallaga shares findings from UT Austin researcher Raghunath Rao on how to inspire potential backers.

All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.

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