Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation: Commentary and Impact on Education
The Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation is a shining example of how philanthropy can transform a community and impact education in a significant way. The foundation was born out of the generous gift of Karl...
WNBA Expansion Sparks Hopes for Austin Franchise
Welcome to Texas Standard for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Tune in to your Texas public radio station or use your smart speaker to listen to Texas Standard. Stay tuned for updated story links and...
Rising Trend of Youth Arrests for Violent Offenses in Travis County
A shocking trend has been observed in Travis County this year, with an increase in the number of youth arrests for violent offenses. The recent arrest of a 13-year-old in connection with a murder...
Pentagon Veterans Teacher Program Ending After 30 Years
James Kimbrough, a retired lieutenant colonel who has been teaching for eight years in Virginia, shared his journey into the teaching profession after a 22-year Army career. He emphasized the importance of guiding young...
Texas Offers Starr County Ranch for Trump’s Mass Deportation
The Texas General Land Office has offered President-elect Donald Trump a 1,400-acre Starr County ranch as a potential site for constructing detention centers to support his proposed mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. Land Commissioner...
Texas Anglers Invited to Join ShareLunker Program for Bigger Fish Growth
The ShareLunker program in Texas invites anglers to participate by catching large bass and contributing data to Texas Parks and Wildlife. The program runs all year, starting in January. Natalie Goldstrohm, the program coordinator,...
Man Sentenced to 40 Years for Intoxication Manslaughter in Fatal Crash
A man named John Crayton, Jr., from Taylor, was recently convicted of intoxication manslaughter in connection with a fatal crash that occurred in September 2022 in Taylor. The District Attorney's office announced that Crayton...
Texas Legislature’s Potential Impact on Dementia Research Hub
Texas is looking to become a leader in dementia research with the introduction of a new state-funded initiative called the Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT). Modeled after the successful Cancer Prevention Research...
Rainbow Trout Stocking in Texas Waters: What Anglers Need to Know
As the temperature drops in Texas, many outdoor enthusiasts are gearing up for trout season. Rainbow trout, a popular sport fish, cannot survive the hot Texas summers. That's why the Texas Parks and Wildlife...
News Outlets Partnering with Public Libraries: Navigating the New Information Age
Our media landscape has evolved significantly in recent decades, with the rise of the internet and social media altering how people access information. News outlets are constantly exploring ways to effectively connect with their...