Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
Special ed office closure raises concerns
The U.S. Department of Education is shutting down its office overseeing special education, sparking fears about services for students with disabilities and concern the move wlll ripple through classrooms nationwide.
Jolene Sanders of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities joins the Standard with more:
Legacy Elementary opens in Uvalde
Nearly 3 1/2 years after the Robb Elementary shooting, Uvalde has a new school: Legacy Elementary. The opening marks a milestone for a community still healing from tragedy, with families and educators reflecting on resilience and safety.
Camille Phillips of Texas Public Radio reports.
State sues influencer over Loving County plan
A social media influencer’s bid to populate Texas’ least-populated county and seize political control has drawn a lawsuit from the Texas Attorney General. The state alleges public nuisance and threats tied to the settlement effort:
Texas craft beer boom goes flat
After years of growth, Texas craft breweries are closing faster than they open. Industry watchers cite shifting drinking habits, economic pressures and generational trends behind the decline.
Maggie Gordon of Straight Arrow News joins Texas Standard with the story.
Rare jellyfish spotted on Texas shores
Beachgoers near Port Aransas and Corpus Christi are encountering a rare visitor: the pink meanie jellyfish. Known for its size and striking color, the species offers a glimpse into changing coastal ecosystems.
Jace Tunnell of the Harte Research Institute joins the Standard with more.
Stephen Harrigan reflects on time and memory
Texas author Stephen Harrigan’s new essay collection, “An Anchor in the Sea of Time,” explores identity, history and the moments that linger; from personal stories to cultural reflections, it’s his most intimate work yet.
Harrigan joins Texas Standard for a wide-ranging conversation.
A half-century of Texas road trips
Photographer Randy Mallory spent decades chronicling Texas highways and backroads. His new book, “The Fifty-Year Texas Road Trip,” captures decades of travel and discovery across the Lone Star State.
How Zilker Park rebounds after ACL fest
Austin’s Zilker Park hosts hundreds of thousands during Austin City Limits Festival, leaving its lawns stressed and ecosystems strained. How does the city restore the green space after two weekends of music and crowds?
KUT News’ Luz Moreno-Lozano reports.
