Today on Texas Standard, we have a variety of stories to discuss from different parts of the Lone Star State.
First off, the Texas Supreme Court saw all three incumbent Republicans being reelected, maintaining their hold on the court. This was a disappointment for Democrats who were hoping for a change in the court’s composition. Ryan Autullo from Bloomberg Law will be joining us to provide more insights on this topic.
In other news, the solar panel boom in Texas has left some customers unhappy with their installations. Sara DiNatale from the San Antonio Express-News will be shedding light on the reasons behind this dissatisfaction.
The Texas Tribune is hosting a rural symposium in San Antonio, where ranchers, farmers, elected officials, and civic leaders will come together to discuss various issues facing rural Texans. Jayme Lozano Carver and Nic Garcia from the Tribune will be sharing more about the topics that are likely to be discussed at the symposium.
A fascinating research project involving mini hearts heading to space has caught our attention. These tiny artificial heart-tissue structures, known as cardiac organoids, are being studied to understand the effects of microgravity on human heart tissue. Dr. Munmun Chattopadhyay from Texas Tech Health El Paso will be joining us to discuss this groundbreaking project.
Author Alex Hannaford will be talking about his latest book, “Lost in Austin: The Evolution of an American City,” ahead of his appearance at the Texas Book Festival.
In culinary news, Michelin has announced the first recipients of its stars and other designations in its Texas guide, recognizing the culinary scene in the Lone Star State. Laura Rice will be breaking down some of the winners for us.
Travis County voters have approved a tax rate increase to subsidize childcare in Austin, following a report by the Texas Workforce Commission that highlighted the high cost of childcare in the city. KUT News’ Katy McAfee will be sharing more details on this development.
And as always, we’ll have the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Raul Alonzo with the Talk of Texas.
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