Texas Standard For February 2, 2018
Have you seen maps of political districts that just look like they were drawn to achieve some certain result? We’ll explain how math could identify and prevent gerrymandering. Plus: Mexican-American Studies are slowly gaining traction in school districts across Texas. We’ll look at why it’s been delayed at the state level and how some school districts are forging ahead on their own. And: We’ll take you inside the business and passion of raising and breeding Texas Longhorns. Plus: It’s Friday, that means the Typewriter rodeo and a wrap of the biggest political stories of the week. Today on the Texas Standard:
Miguel Gutierrez Jr./KUT
Producer, and today's host, Laura Rice, cuts audio for the show.
More from 02/02/2018
Gov. Greg Abbott Taps Former Ranger To Head The State’s Juvenile Justice Department
A $380,000 Longhorn? A Look At The Never-ending Race For The Biggest Horns In Texas
How Do You Solve Gerrymandering?
Typewriter Rodeo: Survival Of The Weirdest (For My Cats, And Yours)
News Roundup: A Soaring Wildlife Population Creates Problems At Big Bend
Lubbock’s Embrace Of Buddy Holly Was Belated, But Now The City’s All In
The Treaty Of Guadalupe Hidalgo: Who Is A Citizen Of Good Standing?
El Paso’s First Mexican-American Studies Classes Surprise And Challenge
As Primaries Approach, Many Candidates Of Both Parties Vie For Open Congressional Seats
