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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 12h

In a statement on Wednesday, Paxton called the group a “cabal of abortion-loving radicals.”

8 people allegedly affiliated with Houston woman in illegal abortion case indicted, Paxton says

The announcement of more arrests in the case championed by Paxton comes a month after Maria Rojas, a Houston-area midwife who operated the clinics, was indicted on 15 felony charges stemming from…

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 13h

A parasitic fly once eradicated in Texas is making a comeback, threatening livestock and prompting a major federal response. Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the state is preparing for the worst. He joins the Standard with more.

Ag Commissioner Sid Miller wants to stop screwworms with pesticide bait, but the USDA is hesitant

Cases of the parasite have been found less than 100 miles from the Texas-Mexico border.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 17h

Before she was known as “Babe,” Mildred Didrikson was a trailblazing athlete from Port Arthur. Her legacy spans multiple sports and generations.

Listen to W.F. Strong share her remarkable story:

Commentary: They called her ‘Babe’

W.F. Strong shares the story of one of Texas' trailblazing female athletes.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 18h

The Texas Stock Exchange has won federal approval, marking a major milestone for Dallas’ growing financial industry.

The Texas Stock Exchange got federal approval. What does it mean for Dallas?

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved an application for the Dallas-based Texas Stock Exchange to start listing as early as next year. Economists say it could have rippling effects…

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 19h

Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home after a dayslong detention in an Israeli prison for protesting the war in Gaza.

Stoker was detained last Thursday for taking part in a civilian-organized effort to deliver aid to Gazans and break Israel’s naval blockade on Palestine.

Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home after being detained in an Israeli prison

Stoker was one of more than 400 activists on a mission to sail aid to Gaza who were arrested by the Israeli military last week.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 19h

Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home after a dayslong detention in an Israeli prison for protesting the war in Gaza.

Stoker was detained last Thursday for taking part in a civilian-organized effort to deliver aid to Gazans and break Israel’s naval blockade on Palestine.

Austin activist Greg Stoker is back home after being detained in an Israeli prison

Stoker was one of more than 400 activists on a mission to sail aid to Gaza who were arrested by the Israeli military last week.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 20h

Robert Roberson is set to die from lethal injection in less than two weeks, despite evidence that casts doubt on his conviction for killing his two-year-old daughter Nikki. The case is attracting attention across the nation, even among supporters of capital punishment:

GOP death penalty supporters question Robert Roberson’s execution

The case is attracting attention from across the nation, even among supporters of capital punishment, who are calling for a halt to Roberson’s execution.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

Texas uses more electricity than California and Florida combined. AI and growth are pushing demand even higher. Can the state’s grid keep up with the surge?

In 2023, Texas consumed more energy than any other state. What’s driving the numbers?

The Lone Star State used twice as much energy as California and three times as much as Florida.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

The federal court hearing that will determine the fate of Texas’ new Republican-favoring congressional map enters its second week on Monday, when the state will begin calling its own witnesses in the case.

State of Texas to begin calling witnesses in federal hearing over Trump-backed congressional map

A three-judge panel in El Paso will continue hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging the controversial new map of Texas’ congressional districts. Ultimately, their decision will determine whether…

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

The American Heartland has experienced a boom in wineries over the last three decades. But with U.S. wine sales trending down since 2019, some producers are feeling the effects more than others.

Americans are drinking less. What’s that mean for winemakers in the Hill Country and Heartland?

The American Heartland has experienced a boom in wineries over the last three decades. But with U.S. wine sales trending down since 2019, some producers are feeling the effects more than others.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Houston, entered the Republican primary for U.S. Senate on Monday, complicating an already contentious race between two of the biggest names in Texas Republican politics.

GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary

The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

“A lot of these individuals who are so deep in these hyper-violence, really just dehumanizing online spaces, the idea of committing that very public act of violence is appealing. It gives them a way to get their name out, to become someone who matters.”

Dallas ICE shooting: Politics and ideology — or notoriety and fame?

Shooting at Dallas ICE field office that killed detainees follows pattern for political assassins whose motives are less about ideology and more about notoriety.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

The Central Texas city of Bastrop is studying the idea of building pedestrian tunnels to connect the area’s trail system – and it wants Elon Musk as its partner.

This Texas city wants tunnels to connect its trails. It’s asking Elon Musk for help.

Officials in the city of Bastrop have asked Musk’s tunneling firm, The Boring Company, to build several tunnels to connect the area’s trails. If approved, the city manager anticipates the…

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Beka @itsbeka.bsky.social · 2d

Become an HEB or whataburger franchisee, in San Diego specifically. Thanks.

Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

If you could send one message from Texas to the rest of the country, what would it be?

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flottman @flottman.bsky.social · 2d

Since you will probably be hearing disinformation about this when Trump decides he wants to invade us, the good citizens of Austin are not living in a war zone

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Mea Culpa @wfpremo.bsky.social · 2d

Not all Texans agree with the actions of our politicians.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 2d

If you could send one message from Texas to the rest of the country, what would it be?

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 5d

State Rep. James Talarico raised $6.2 million in the first three weeks of his bid for Senate, his campaign announced Wednesday, a massive haul that far outpaces the earliest fundraising numbers tallied by recent Democratic statewide hopefuls.

Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary

The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 5d

Most U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees are considered essential government employees and will remain on the job, despite the federal government shutdown.

But that could change if the shutdown lasts more than a few weeks, and customs inspectors start calling in “sick.”

The longer the shutdown lasts, the greater the risk of cargo backups at Texas ports

Most U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees are considered essential government employees and will remain on the job, despite the federal government shutdown that began at midnight Eastern…

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 5d

Zell Miller III, Austin’s born-and-raised poet laureate, has a complex relationship with his hometown.

He spoke to us about the city that raised him, his inspirations, his craft and more.

Poetry is just your thoughts: Zell Miller III, Austin’s first poet laureate, shares his take on new role

The position is through the Austin Public Library.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 5d

The City of Austin may be turning to property taxes to fund new initiatives to help unhoused people find a place to live and get back on their feet.

Here's how one nonprofit is giving people housing, education and hope for the future:

This nonprofit offers ‘a way out of homelessness.’ Austin leaders want to help fund it.

The Other Ones Foundation offers shelter and job training for people looking to find a way out of homelessness.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 5d

After an incident of infant abandonment in Austin last week, advocates want to raise awareness about Texas’ Safe Haven laws.

Advocates push awareness of Texas Safe Haven law after infant abandonment in Austin

Texans can safely surrender young infants to designated locations like fire stations and hospitals. But not everyone knows the law exists.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 5d

Residents of a northeast Houston neighborhood known as Settegast have experienced some of Texas’ dirtiest air.

Readings of an air pollutant known as PM2.5 are higher than any other monitor in the state:

The neighborhood with Texas’ dirtiest air is still waiting for help

Any improvement for Settegast’s air quality is likely years away.

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 6d

A popular app that helps train AI models by letting users sell access to their phone calls is currently offline because of a flaw that allowed users to access others’ phone call recordings.

Neon goes dark after major security flaw uncovered

The app, which is near the top of app store charts, allows users to sell access to recordings of their phone calls to train AI models. But the service won't be accessible again until a bug is fixed,…

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Texas Standard @texasstandard.bsky.social · 6d

Insect expert Wizzie Brown says the poop of some bugs actually can serve bigger purposes.

Everything you ever wanted – or never wanted – to know about insect poop habits

Insect expert Wizzie Brown says the poop of some bugs actually can serve bigger purposes.

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