For now – and throughout this crisis – Texas Standard is committed to you. Stay healthy, Texas,
By last weekend, it had become a standard greeting: no handshakes, a nod of the head (maybe an elbow bump), followed by something along the lines of "Well, these sure are interesting times, aren't they?" Yes, ma'am, they sure are. At Texas Standard HQ in Austin, there are just three or four of us keeping our social distance from each other, while our colleagues work hard from other places, connecting remotely by teleconference and setting up the show, contacting officials, crafting questions and editing audio. It is quite an impressive sight, seeing a dozen faces on the daily editorial call as the team quickly plans next steps for coverage and mobilizes hour by hour. As you listen to the stories below, I hope you'll join me in acknowledging and celebrating the work of the journalists behind the scenes: the producers, editors, and reporters who make it possible for the Texas Standard to stay on the air to bring you fact-based, critical breaking news under extremely difficult circumstances. For now – and throughout this crisis – we're committed to you. Stay healthy, Texas, and we'll see you on the radio.
- David Brown

What You Can Expect From Texas Standard During The Coronavirus Crisis


Most importantly: We are partners with everyone in this endeavor. We want to hear from you, our audience, what we can do to better serve you.
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Federal Efforts Slowed Down Harris County's Response


Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said controlling COVID-19 spread was difficult because testing was very limited initially – and the federal government contributed to those challenges. “We’ve not received the test kits that we need.”
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School Districts Prepare For Possible Long-Term Closures


Some districts are planning at least for long spring breaks, if not closure for the academic year. That means distance learning and meals at home for many students  – and no STAAR tests either.
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How To Talk To Kids About Coronavirus


A psychologist urges parents to be honest with kids, whatever their age. "Kids are a lot smarter than we think."
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  • Big Bend National Park Reduces Services In Response To Coronavirus (Marfa Public Radio)
  • Uncertain Child Care, Uncertain Jobs: New Reality For San Antonio Families During Coronavirus (Texas Public Radio)
  • North Texas Faith Communities Take Precautions Amid Coronavirus (KERA)
  • Vote By Mail Is Limited In Texas, But It Could Help Vulnerable People As Coronavirus Spreads (KUT)
There’s no getting around it: The current state of affairs, well, sucks. Our days are filled with uncertainty over our economic, educational and societal well-being, not to mention our health. And with many of us cooped up at home (or far worse, out of work), there’s plenty of time for our minds to wander to those dark places. That’s why in our social media segments I’m trying to focus on some of the positive aspects of life, thrown into relief by COVID-19: the ways we’re reaching out to our neighbors, tips and tricks to cope with being housebound, and recognizing our shared situations in this strange new time. (Notice my work-from-home situation in the photo there?) There’s no sugarcoating it: things look like they’ll get worse before they get better. But hopefully by commiserating over the darkness and connecting about life’s brighter moments, we can come out of this thing stronger together. As always, we want to hear from you about how things are going, so reach out on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or email.
- Wells Dunbar
@wellsdunbar
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