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Top takeaways from CPAC, the influential conservative convention that just wrapped in Texas
3+ hour, 14+ min ago (964+ words) The annual Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, has wrapped in Grapevine, Texas. The event included speeches from Texas officials " including Gov. Greg Abbott, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. Mayes Middleton " all current candidates for statewide office. By Blaise…...
A new law tightens work requirements for SNAP benefits. Advocates fear veterans will be left hungry
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (1028+ words) Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed by Congress last year, able-bodied veterans are no longer exempt from SNAP's work requirements. Fairbanks Senior Center Meals on Wheels volunteer coordinator Ashley Edginton carries a tote of food for a delivery…...
Today on Texas Standard: What Cornyn’s absence at CPAC could signal for Senate race
6+ hour, 48+ min ago (451+ words) By Texas StandardMarch 30, 20268:43 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows Graphic by Wells Dunbar Here's what's coming up on Texas Standard for Monday, March 30, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back…...
CPAC draws conservatives to Texas amid Iran war, Republican battle for U.S. Senate nomination
3+ day, 6+ min ago (1026+ words) The influential Conservative Political Action Conference, or CPAC, is underway in Grapevine. While the annual event draws attendees and speakers from all over, a host of Texans " including Gov. Greg Abbott, U.S. Senate hopeful Ken Paxton and state Sen. Bryan Hughes…...
Today on Texas Standard: Shedding a light on ICE and DPS tactics in Austin
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (354+ words) By Texas StandardMarch 27, 20269:54 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows Here's what's coming up on Texas Standard for Friday, March 26, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated…...
Corpus Christi mayor targeted by removal petition amid looming water crisis
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (713+ words) While the initiative is related to a separate matter, some residents see it as tied to perceived mismanagement of the city's water issue. By Sarah AschMarch 26, 202611:13 amEnergy & Environment, Government & Politics, Texas Standard Original Ervey Martinez, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons…...
Today on Texas Standard: Debate over reopening Camp Mystic divides former campers
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (471+ words) By Texas StandardMarch 26, 20268:44 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows Image by Wells Dunbar/Texas Standard Here's what's coming up on Texas Standard for Thursday, March 26, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard....
ICE agents deployed to Bush airport in Houston — but wait times haven’t dropped
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (538+ words) The agents are helping direct passengers in the terminal but are not staffing TSA check points. Bianca Seward / Houston Public Media U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers stand at Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston on March 23, 2026. President Donald Trump had…...
Today on Texas Standard: Texas researcher explores global future of Texas-made kimchi
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (551+ words) By Texas StandardMarch 25, 20269:41 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows Here's what's coming up on Texas Standard for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated…...
Texas Supreme Court weighs constitutional beach access in case against SpaceX
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (447+ words) The nine justices traveled to the Rio Grande Valley earlier this month to hear oral arguments. By Sarah AschMarch 24, 202610:29 amEnergy & Environment, Government & Politics, Texas Standard Original Michael Gonzalez for The Texas Newsroom SpaceX's orbital launchpad seen near Boca Chica Beach....