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A few years ago, a writer told me Texas had replaced California as a bellwether for the country. “As Texas goes,
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so goes the nation ,” he explained. As a Texan, that's music to my ears. But as much as we like to believe such things, some of our picks this week suggest something slightly to the contrary. From
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criminal justice to
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economics , it's hard to ignore the idea that the rest of the nation is having at least as large an impact on the Texas experience as we are having on the rest of the nation. Agree or disagree? After you check out the stories below, let us
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- David Brown
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After New Hemp Law, Texas Prosecutors Differ On When To Charge Those Arrested For Pot
In drug possession cases, a marijuana law expert says if Texas prosecutors have to spend time and money testing whether something is hemp (which is legal) or pot (which is not), they're more likely to drop the case.
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Financial Freedom To Foreclosure: A Reverse Mortgage Gone Wrong
For many seniors, it's a way to turn home equity into extra income. But thousands of homeowners have also lost their homes. It’s a particular problem for some African American seniors.
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Director Richard Linklater's Losing His Texas Accent. He Isn’t Alone.
The Standard's resident linguistics professor analyzes the evolution of the Austin auteur's accent over the years.
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mass shooting in El Paso remains top of mind for many listeners, some of whom have reached out to us via email – we encourage you to
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do the same . Here’s one thoughtful comment we received in the wake of the tragedy.
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