Dockworkers in Texas, along with others along the East and Gulf coasts, recently went on strike for three days. The strike ended after a tentative wage agreement was reached between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance. This strike had the potential to cause serious economic consequences.
Presidio County Commissioners’ Court has voted to request ownership of the Presidio International Bridge, which connects Ojinaga, Mexico, with Presidio, Texas. Currently, the state of Texas controls the U.S. side of the bridge. However, the process of transferring ownership may be more complicated than anticipated. Sam Karas, a reporter for The Big Bend Sentinel, provides more insight into this situation.
While most large U.S. cities are experiencing an increase in homelessness, Dallas is seeing a decline. KERA reporters have been investigating this trend for months, starting with a homeless encampment in East Dallas. Christopher Connelly shares the findings of their investigation and explains how Dallas is defying the national trend.
Fortlandia, an annual exhibit at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, is back with eight unique forts designed to engage visitors with the natural environment through art. The forts are open to the public starting today until early February. Patrick M. Davis, part of the team behind one of this year’s forts, the Honeycomb Hideout, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at its construction.
A new documentary called “We’re Here” examines the aftermath of the Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle, the largest wildfire in state history. The film crew documented the stories of those affected, shedding light on the devastation caused by the fire. Director Lee Wells discusses the film and its impact on the community.
In addition to these stories, the Texas Standard features a Typewriter Rodeo segment where the team creates custom poems based on topic suggestions. James Barragán from The Texas Tribune provides a recap of the week in Texas politics. Alexandra Hart offers a state roundup from the Texas Newsroom, and Wells Dunbar presents the Talk of Texas.
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