Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024:
Evacuations underway as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida’s coast
People in Florida are running out of time to evacuate as Hurricane Milton nears the state’s western coastline, expected to make landfall as early as this evening. Milton is the ninth hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season and has rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, with sustained winds of 160 mph as of this morning, making it one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the Atlantic.
Matt Lanza, meteorologist with Space City Weather, joins Texas Standard with more:
Muslim voters reconsider political allegiances in the 2024 election
Since 2004, Muslim Americans have consistently supported Democratic presidential candidates, but that could change in 2024. Houston is home to nearly half a million Muslims, and many say they’re conflicted about their vote this November.
As part of the Texas Newsroom’s ongoing series on faith and politics, Houston Public Media spoke to several Muslim voters in Harris County about the issues that could sway their decision at the polls. Colleen DeGuzman reports.
Victory+ lets Dallas Stars fans stream games for free – but will it last?
The National Hockey League kicked off its season yesterday, but it’s not just the games making headlines. With cable cord-cutting rising and a local cable provider in Dallas facing bankruptcy, many Stars fans feared they’d miss out on watching their favorite team. However, a Canadian streaming service has stepped in to save the broadcasts – and the team’s ad revenue.
KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports on how fans are adapting to the new landscape.
Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong recounts a recent brush with destiny (or serendipity, depending on how you look at these things).
A geyser of oily water erupts in West Texas desert
Imagine a quiet day in the West Texas desert – until a geyser erupts, shooting salty, oily water 100 feet into the air. This unexpected event started last Wednesday and continued through the weekend.
Amanda Drane, investigative reporter for the Houston Chronicle, has been following the story and joins Texas Standard to tell us more about what’s behind the geyser’s eruption.
The bells of San Antonio’s Spanish Colonial Missions toll for three centuries
At the heart of San Antonio’s historic Spanish Colonial Missions are their iconic bells, which have been ringing for centuries to mark major community events. These bells, dating back to the 1700s, are part of the city’s living history.
Texas Public Radio’s Brian Kirkpatrick reports from the Missions Trail on the bells’ significance for the past and present.
Age gap in Texas lawmakers widens as young leaders push for change
There’s a growing age gap between Texans and their elected representatives. In 1981, the average age of lawmakers was 42; last year, it was 55. Yet, the median age of Texas residents is 37, according to U.S. Census data.
Texas Tribune reporter Pooja Salhotra joins Texas Standard to explain how these emerging leaders are working to reshape the political landscape.
All this, plus the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Wells Dunbar with the Talk of Texas.
