Texas Standard for Oct. 11, 2024: PBS special explores untold Latino history

“American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos” sheds light on the evolving story of Latinos in media, academia and beyond.

By Texas StandardOctober 11, 2024 8:44 am,

Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024:

Texas’ latest legal battle over DACA reaches federal court

The fate of immigrants living and working in Texas may soon be determined by a panel of federal judges in New Orleans. The state of Texas is attempting to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which has provided a reprieve from deportation and work permits for young, undocumented immigrants since 2012.

Julián Aguilar, immigration reporter for The Texas Newsroom, joins Texas Standard with more on the case.

New nonprofit to lead Head Start program in Nueces County 

A leadership change is coming to the Birth-to-Five Head Start Program in Nueces County. The county’s Community Action Agency, which has run the program since 1965, will not receive its expected federal grant for next year. Instead, Austin-based nonprofit Upbring will take over in January. Why the switch, and what happens next for families involved?

Katie Nickas, who covered the story for the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, joins the Standard with the details.

North Texas car dealerships sue FTC over sales practices claims

Three North Texas car dealerships are suing the Federal Trade Commission, alleging the agency’s accusations of deceptive and racially discriminatory sales practices are unconstitutional. The dealerships’ parent company disputes the FTC’s claims.

KERA’s Toluwani Osibamowo reports on the legal battle:

Homelessness is dropping in Dallas, and here’s why

Since 2021, the number of people experiencing homelessness in Dallas has been steadily decreasing. After years of rising numbers, this shift is credited to a new approach centered on a simple idea: the solution to homelessness is providing homes.

KERA’s Christopher Connelly reports on the strategy that’s reshaping how the city addresses homelessness.

Black and Latino consumers face higher risk of cyber scams

Black and Latino consumers are twice as likely to fall victim to digital scams or cyberattacks, according to the 2024 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report. While 6% of white consumers report financial fraud, 14% of Black and 13% of Latino consumers have experienced financial losses from cyberattacks.

Yael Grauer, program manager for Consumer Reports’ online Security Planner and one of the report’s authors, joins Texas Standard to break down the findings.

PBS special explores untold Latino history

“American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos” dives into the legacies and contributions of Latinos throughout U.S. history. Hosted by Hollywood icon John Leguizamo and directed by Ben DeJesus, the PBS special sheds light on the evolving story of Latinos in media, academia and beyond.

DeJesus joins Texas Standard with more on the inspiration behind the series and its impact.

Typewriter Rodeo

The gang delivers another custom poem. Reach out to Texas Standard with your topic suggestions!

The week in Texas politics

The Texas Tribune’s James Barragán joins the Standard with a recap of the week that was in Texas politics:

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

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