Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Friday, April 10, 2026.
Weather outlook in focus for Artemis II splashdown
All eyes are on weather conditions as the Artemis II mission prepares for its return to Earth, with forecasters watching to determine where the spacecraft will land and whether conditions will cooperate.
Eric Berger, meteorologist and senior space editor at Ars Technica, joins the Texas Standard with the latest.
Gas prices surge in Texas amid global oil uncertainty
Gas prices across Texas have jumped sharply over the past year, with recent spikes tied to instability in global oil markets. Ongoing tensions involving Iran and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz are contributing to the volatility.
Houston Public Media’s Natalie Weber reports on how Texans are adjusting to higher costs.
Texas Movie Madness bracket crowns a final winner
After weeks of voting, listeners have chosen their favorite Texas film in the Texas Standard’s Movie Madness competition. Our Shelly Brisbin reports on the final result.
Austin play draws from Houdini archives for Fusebox Festival
A new stage production in Austin takes inspiration from the writings and legacy of Harry Houdini, exploring themes of escape and illusion as part of this year’s Fusebox Festival lineup.
For KUT News, Michelle Dahlenburg reports on the project and its creator.
Texas universities face scrutiny over academic freedom changes
Public universities across Texas are making changes to course content and instruction following new state laws. Critics say the moves reflect growing political influence over higher education and raise concerns about academic freedom.
Texas Public Radio’s Camille Phillips reports on how campuses are responding.
New docuseries revisits rise of outlaw country music
A new documentary series explores the rebellious movement that reshaped country music in the 1970s. Featuring iconic artists and voices from the era, the project revisits how the genre broke away from Nashville’s conventions.
Eric Geadelmann, “They Called Us Outlaws” filmmaker, joins the Texas Standard to discuss.
The gang delivers another custom poem.
The week in Texas politics
The Texas Tribune’s Jasper Scherer joins the Standard with a recap of the week that was in Texas politics.
