Tag: Texas
Food Critic Pat Sharpe Retires After 50 Years: Texas Standard Nov. 19, 2024
Food critic Pat Sharpe recently announced her retirement after an impressive 50-year career dedicated to exploring and documenting the diverse food culture of Texas....
Arrests Made in South Austin Creek Case: 15 Dead Dogs Found
Austin police have made significant progress in the case of the 15 dead dogs found in South Boggy Creek. Two individuals, Fred John Riess...
Texas Takes a Back Seat as Trump Administration Takes Shape
Texas has been a significant player in national politics for many years, producing influential figures who have shaped policy and decision-making in Washington. However,...
Potential Supreme Court Nominees: Two Texas Judges in Consideration
Cabinet appointments are not the only thing being closely watched in the lead up to the second Trump term. The president-elect’s appointment of three...
Delays in HUD-Funded Housing Development Post-Hurricane Harvey
North of downtown Houston, Luisa Chavez proudly shows off one of the four new houses on the block. She works for Avenue, a nonprofit...
Reflecting on Aggie Bonfire Tragedy: 25 Years Later in Texas Standard for Nov. 18,...
On Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, the State Board of Education in Texas is considering a proposed curriculum that would incorporate teachings from the Bible...
Texas State Curriculum Criticized for Glossing Over Slavery and Racism
A new Texas curriculum for first-grade students aims to engage them with a lesson on Monticello, Thomas Jefferson's historic estate known for its architecture....
Texas High School Sports Authority’s Decision to Bench Emerging Powerhouse
Faith Family Academy, a charter high school in south Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood, recently made headlines with their impressive girls’ basketball team. The team...
Expanding Texas Nuclear Industry: Detailed Report and Plan
Texas leaders are looking into expanding the state's nuclear power industry. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) released a detailed report outlining the...
Celebrating 100 Years of Memories at UT’s Iconic Football Stadium
The University of Texas at Austin was established in 1883, and ten years later, the school formed its first permanent football team. Initially, the...