Today on Texas Standard, we have some important stories to share with you:
An investigation by the Texas Tribune and ProPublica has revealed that two Texas women tragically passed away after doctors delayed treatment for their miscarriages due to concerns about the state’s strict abortion laws. This report sheds light on the impact these laws are having on reproductive healthcare in Texas.
North Texas voters are expressing their concerns about transgender and LGBTQ+ issues, which have become prominent topics in campaign ads this election season. The LGBTQ+ community in North Texas is particularly focused on these issues, along with abortion, as they head to the polls.
With the current political climate causing tension among couples and families, Texas Public Radio’s Kayla Padilla offers advice on how to keep politics from affecting your love life and family gatherings.
Apple has taken a different approach to unveiling its latest products by spreading out its product launch over several days. Tech expert Omar Gallaga joins us to discuss Apple’s new staggered approach and what to expect from their quarterly earnings report.
Wizzie Brown from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service shares some spooky information about a creepy-crawly insect you might encounter this Halloween.
Eric Atkinson, CEO of Atkinson Candy Company, talks to us about the company’s history in Lufkin since 1932 and their Halloween tradition of inviting the public to a Chick-O-Treat at the candy factory.
An investigation has found that eligible Texas voters were mistakenly caught up in voter purges aimed at removing “potential noncitizens” from voter rolls. Lexi Churchill, investigative reporter for ProPublica and the Texas Tribune, joins us to discuss this issue.
In addition to these stories, we have Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Raul Alonzo with the Talk of Texas.
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