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November 17, 2021 at 3:51 PM

O'Rourke is in. It's the Talk of Texas.

Have you listened to our Q&A with Beto O'Rourke yet?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. And they're off! Even as many Texans set their eyes on the holiday season (it's closer than you think!), it is fair to…

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November 10, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Tragedy in Houston: It's the Talk of Texas.

For joy to turn to terror so unexpectedly defies understanding.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Unless you were there, I don't think anyone can fully imagine what it must have felt like to be at Travis Scott…

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November 3, 2021 at 3:06 PM

What last night's election means for 2022: It's the Talk of Texas.

From religious gatherings to raffles at rodeos, voters in Texas approved eight amendments to the Texas Constitution.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. From religious gatherings to raffles at rodeos, voters in …

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October 27, 2021 at 3:10 PM

New districts are here. The lawsuits are too. It's the Talk of Texas.

The charge is that although 95% of Texas' growth over the last 10 years has been among people of color, the new maps do not give Black or Hispanic voters a fair opportunity  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Do…

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October 20, 2021 at 3:24 PM

The Lege left town, but is the work really done? It’s the Talk of Texas.

Not everyone feels the important work has been accomplished.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It’s been a little over nine months since lawmakers first gaveled in the beginning of the 87th Texas Legislature. …

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October 13, 2021 at 5:19 PM

What will it take for Dems to win? It's the Talk of Texas.

Whether election season 2022 nationwide will resemble Texas in 2020 may well be determined by strategic political conversations taking place right now.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Do you remember where y…

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October 6, 2021 at 2:59 PM

What The Census Says About Us: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Texas is urbanizing faster than California. It is also a so-called majority-minority state with the fastest growth rate in the nation, and a majority of newcomers are people of color.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. …

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September 29, 2021 at 3:08 PM

Texas Dems Have 2022 Candidates – Just Not For Governor. It’s The Talk Of Texas.

Play to the base or tout bipartisanship: what's possible in Texas politics these days?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. "Can Beto O'Rourke Turn Texas Blue?" So goes the headline for the latest edition of The …

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September 22, 2021 at 3:24 PM

The Abortion Ban Heads To Court: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Others have threatened boycotts or potentially a move to other states. At present, Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Republican lawmakers are doubling down.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. "Never discuss politics …

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September 15, 2021 at 3:02 PM

20 Years Later: It's (Still) The Talk Of Texas.

We survive because it's in our nature. We push through. We persevere.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. A verse in the Bible that talks about how each day has enough trouble of its own.Yet all week we’ve been …

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September 8, 2021 at 2:54 PM

Banning Mask Mandates? It's The Talk Of Texas.

Greg Abbott has announced plans for a third special session of the Texas Legislature. Mask mandates are targeted.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. And then there were three. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announce…

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September 1, 2021 at 3:01 PM

State Ban On Abortions Takes Effect. It's The Talk Of Texas.

Unlike other abortion restrictions, the state is not enforcing this ban. Instead it is up to private citizens to sue.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. House Bill 1927. Senate Bill 4. For those who live and bre…

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August 25, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Biden's Blow On Immigration: It's The Talk Of Texas.

A Supreme Court ruling keeps the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" program in place for migrants seeking asylum.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. With the Afghanistan withdrawal, the spread of the COVID-19 delta v…

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August 18, 2021 at 3:34 PM

Welcoming Refugees From Afghanistan: It's The Talk Of Texas.

How welcoming we will be to those seeking peace and shelter after two decades of war may well be seen as a new test of our commitment to the Afghan people  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Historically speaking…

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August 11, 2021 at 3:46 PM

More Schools Are Requiring Masks. It's The Talk Of Texas.

Cities and school districts are staging a rebellion of sorts against Gov. Greg Abbott and his ban on mask mandates.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Throughout this pandemic, I've been drawn to maps and charts…

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August 4, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Another COVID Wave: It's The Talk Of Texas.

The enemy we face today is more nefarious than the enemy we thought we knew and hoped we had beaten.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It is hard to believe we are in August already.  It is also hard to believ…

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July 28, 2021 at 2:54 PM

What COVID-19 Precautions Are You Taking? It's The Talk Of Texas.

With the first day of school approaching, educators call on Gov. Greg Abbott to withdraw a ban on mask coverings. About this time yesterday, we were on the air telling listeners about changes in the federal Centers For Disease Control's …

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July 21, 2021 at 3:10 PM

The Politics Of COVID: It's The Talk Of Texas.

House Democrats continue their quorum-busting trip to D.C.; COVID cases spike and more  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Since last week we’ve been exploring the implications of one of Texas’ biggest news stor…

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July 14, 2021 at 2:55 PM

House Democrats Break Quorum: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Make no mistake: the Dems' maneuver is one for the history books.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. One of the biggest challenges in covering the news is developing a sense of which events unfolding today will …

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July 7, 2021 at 3:34 PM

The Special Session Agenda is Out. It's The Talk Of Texas

Just a day shy of the opening gavel, Gov. Greg Abbott finally released the call for the special session of the Texas Legislature beginning tomorrow.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Heading into my social medi…

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June 30, 2021 at 4:11 PM

(Re)Visiting The Border Wall. It's The Talk Of Texas.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and former President Donald Trump visit South Texas, as Abbott promotes his own border-wall project ahead of his reelection campaign.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. To me, walls in the U…

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June 23, 2021 at 4:38 PM

What's Next For Greg Abbott? It's The Talk Of Texas.

Gov. Abbott hasn't yet announced what will be on the agenda next month but it's likely to include voting legislation House Democrats prevented from passing in May  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. I've been fil…

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June 16, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Can The Electric Grid Handle Summer? It's The Talk Of Texas.

A lot of Texans are feeling anxious about the months to come and the reliability of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It's almost officially summer in Texas and the h…

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June 9, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Our Interconnected World: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Something that happens abroad can have an effect here.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Our mission here at Texas Standard is, of course, to bring you the news from a Texas perspective. That's not hard. The …

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June 2, 2021 at 3:01 PM

The Walkout At The Legislature: It's The Talk Of Texas.

There's every reason to see the event as one of the most significant in the entire session .  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Just hours after the gavel fell on the regular session of the Texas Legislature yes…

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May 26, 2021 at 2:58 PM

A Year After George Floyd's Death: It's The Talk Of Texas.

The past year has brought enormous change, especially when it comes to acknowledging and addressing systemic injustice against Black Americans.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. A year can feel so arbitrary as…

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May 19, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Greg Abbott's Ban On Masks: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Has Texas reached an inflection point in the fight against COVID-19?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. Has Texas reached an inflection point in the fight against COVID-19? It’s a question many Texans are talki…

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May 12, 2021 at 3:05 PM

Weathering The Storm? It's The Talk Of Texas.

Texas weather doesn't really shift that often – though when it does, watch out.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. You know the saying about the weather here in Texas: if you don't like it, give it a few minut…

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May 5, 2021 at 2:59 PM

What Saturday's Elections Say About The Midterms: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Let us know how you see the politics of Texas evolving during this time of enormous change.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. At a time when political change seems to come in dramatic fits and waves, what happe…

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April 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM

A #MeToo Moment At The Legislature: It's The Talk Of Texas.

It is not often that you read that the Texas Capitol has been "shaken to its core," but those words describe the mood right now in Austin.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It is not often that you read that t…

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April 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM

The Derek Chauvin Verdict: It's The Talk Of Texas.

The fact that a conviction was in doubt is an indictment of a system that promises justice for all, but frequently ignores its promises to Black Americans.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. The courthouses acr…

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April 14, 2021 at 3:10 PM

Vaccination: It's The Talk Of Texas.

As of this writing, more than 20% of all Texans have been fully vaccinated against COVID 19.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. As of this writing, more than 20% of all Texans have been fully vaccinated agains…

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April 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM

It's Spring And Things Are Heating Up. It's The Talk of Texas.

As the season of renewal takes hold, it's apparent we're still struggling with much of the unpleasantness of old.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. "Look! Bluebonnets!", the kids shouted from the backseat.  An…

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March 31, 2021 at 3:24 PM

Keeping Up With The Headlines: It's The Talk Of Texas.

None of what we do would be possible without your support of this work.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. With it being a Wednesday and all, the day our weekly newsletter "The Talk of Texas" goes out, I was lo…

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March 24, 2021 at 4:42 PM

Next Week, Everyone's Eligible For The Vaccine. It's The Talk Of Texas.

We continue to collect stories of Texans struggling through this challenging period in history.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. We were on the air on Tuesday when Wells Dunbar, our social media editor, shared…

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March 17, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Undocumented Minors At The Border: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Amid an increase of migrants, the Biden Administration is trying to overhaul restrictive Trump Administration policies on both legal and illegal immigration.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It seems like alm…

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February 24, 2021 at 4:10 PM

The Storm, The Thaw, The Fallout: It's The Talk Of Texas.

The fallout from the blackout was inevitable, but it seems to be moving rapidly.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. The fallout from the blackout was inevitable, but it seems to be moving rapidly. Item No. 1: F…

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February 17, 2021 at 4:52 PM

A Weather Crisis Across The State. It's The Talk of Texas.

How did rolling blackouts "typically 40 minutes or less" become four hours, then 12, then 24, 36 or more for millions of Texas statewide?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. I was jolted awake by my phone buzzi…

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February 10, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Trying To Get Vaccinated: It's The Talk Of Texas.

All across the state of Texas, we’ve heard from folks who are trying to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now we want to hear from you.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. All across the state of Texas, we’ve heard fro…

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February 3, 2021 at 4:06 PM

What's Biden Doing On Immigration? It's The Talk Of Texas.

Some in Texas who've been pulling for the policy changes Mr. Biden promised are disappointed that they don't go far enough.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It might have been predicted that with the inaugur…

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January 27, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Biden's First Week: It's The Talk Of Texas.

Since last Wednesday, it seems like so much has changed.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. As I perused the stories our editors hand-picked for inclusion in this week's newsletter, I almost found it hard to be…

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January 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM

Inauguration Day: It's The Talk Of Texas

The nation's eyes are on Washington while we keep our ears to the ground in the Lone Star State.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. As I write you, we have just gotten off the line with Todd Gilman of The Dalla…

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January 13, 2021 at 4:14 PM

Transition of Power. It's The Talk Of Texas.

One takeaway from the last week: being prepared for the worst while working to ensure better days ahead.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. The morning weekday ritual began. Hit the papers.  Catch up on what hap…

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January 6, 2021 at 4:00 PM

The Electoral College Vote Count: It's The Talk of Texas.

The holiday season is usually slow for news. But 2021 didn't get the memo.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. The season around the holidays tends to slow a bit when it comes to news. But apparently, 2021 didn…

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December 30, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Adios, 2020! It's The Talk Of Texas.

No matter where you are … we're thinking you're over 2020, right?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. No matter where you are, we're thinking you're over 2020, right? In recent days, our producers have been hard…

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December 23, 2020 at 4:00 PM

Happy Holidays From The Texas Standard!

Here's to a brighter 2021!  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. In the news business, we often talk about "cycles." Colloquially, these are periods when one topic is driving all of the headlines. Usually, there…

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December 16, 2020 at 4:05 PM

A vaccine’s here, but the pandemic isn’t over. It’s the Talk of Texas.

Now's not the time to let our guard down.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. With the first shipments of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine reaching Texas this week, a turning point has been reached in the fight against …

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December 2, 2020 at 5:56 PM

When Will A Vaccine Be Ready? It’s the Talk of Texas.

Though there are signs for optimism on the distant horizon, the bottom line appears obvious: now’s not the time to let our guard down.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. There used to be a popular college dorm …

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November 25, 2020 at 4:06 PM

Giving Thanks: it's the Talk of Texas.

Despite everything, the many challenges we still face ahead, the heartbreak and loss so many of us have experienced, we have much to be grateful for.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It's been “a year like n…

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November 4, 2020 at 4:24 PM

Waiting. It's the Talk of Texas. 🕙

Well, we kind of knew we were going to have to wait, right?  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  View this email as a web page. It seems a few short hours ago that long lines for early voting in Texas would rewrite the Lone Star State's dominan…

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