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Unless you were there, I don't think anyone can fully imagine what it must have felt like to be at Travis Scott's Astroworld festival in Houston on Friday
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when everything went wrong . You can probably imagine what it was like just before – to be a kid in a crowd with other kids in a crowd, free for a little while, at a time when we've been so restricted for so long. But for joy to turn to terror so unexpectedly, so suddenly – that defies understanding for most of us. Investigations into last weekend's tragedy that left eight dead and many more injured are underway. Lawsuits are also rolling in, and among the defendants are performers Travis Scott and Drake, as well as the event's organizer, Live Nation. What can be done to prevent these situations in the future? It’s one topic we’re exploring on today’s show, with yours truly filling in for David Brown, and our own
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Shelly Brisbin subbing for Wells Dunbar on social. You can take a look at some other story highlights from the last week below. As always, thanks for reading, and stay safe out there.
- Michael Marks
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Abbott leads Texas gubernatorial race despite low approval ratings on key issues, poll finds

Texas’ Republican leaders are heading into reelection with strong advantages over their primary opponents and potential Democratic challengers, according to new polling.

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‘This is not going to be the last word:’ What an appeals court decision means for federal vaccine rules

The Biden administration’s rule requiring vaccination or regular COVID tests has been temporarily blocked. Here's what's next.

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What’s going on between the United States, Taiwan and China? An expert explains.

Tensions are rising between China and Taiwan. Relations have been fraying as the Chinese military continues exercises near the island.

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‘Without Getting Killed or Caught:’ The intensely private world of Guy Clark opens up in new film

“He told me that he really wanted to be known… I think he was feeling his mortality. And that’s why he dug so deep with me on these stories.”

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A 9-year-old boy injured at Astroworld is in a medically induced coma
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Austin's ban on 'off-premises' digital billboards is going to the Supreme Court. Here's what the case is about.
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Texas could get billions from the infrastructure bill, yet all Texas Republicans voted against it
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Is Texas ready for the next big fire?
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I’ve left radio twice: after I became a mother,
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and now . The first time, I continued reporting while I was pregnant, and it was difficult. Imagine getting out every day in the Texas heat while carrying a heavy pack and wearing high heels (although the heels were a personal choice). All that while juggling deadlines for morning and afternoon broadcasts. It was hard. But I had many blessings: I was a grown adult, with a college education and a stable life. I imagined how much harder it would be to carry a pregnancy as a teenager – possibly without any of the blessings I had. So it was fitting that my last series for my public radio station at the time was about teen-pregnancies. Today, I am sandwiched between two generations: I care for my children and for my widowed mother. We've been dealing with the ups and downs of her health
to the best of our abilities. I have seen her decline in some areas of her life. So my last series this time is on
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preventing elder abuse . Reporting for you has been a true privilege. This job has taken me to all corners of the state. I've learned about what Texans' needs are and what their dreams are. Reporting about you (I interviewed so many of you!) has been an honor. Storytelling is a powerful and magical tool, and one that I have been able to use professionally in Texas for the last 16 years. So I leave the Texas Standard with a sense of accomplishment. I also leave full of love: love for my co-workers, for the trade in general and for radio in particular. And I leave with gratitude for your support – including the physical notes, emails and calls where you offered me feedback. Thank you for caring and thank you for listening. Until we meet again!
- Joy Diaz

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