Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, April 13, 2026. Check back later today for updated story links and audio.
No deal with Iran raises stakes for ceasefire and global markets
Negotiations with Iran appear to have stalled, raising new questions about the durability of a current ceasefire. Escalating actions, including a proposed blockade of Iranian ports, could further impact global oil markets and gas prices.
Jeremi Suri, historian at the University of Texas at Austin, joins the Texas Standard to explain.
Communities shift focus to Dolores Huerta amid Chavez fallout
As allegations against Cesar Chavez continue to reverberate, communities are reconsidering how labor history is honored. Some cities are moving to rename streets and institutions after Dolores Huerta, his longtime collaborator.
KERA News’ Andy Lusk reports from Grand Prairie on how that shift is taking shape.
This week in Texas Music history
Jason Mellard with the Center for Texas Music History traces the timeline.
Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic lunar mission
The Artemis II crew has returned to Earth after a successful mission that sent humans farther into space than ever before. The splashdown and reentry went as planned, and the astronauts have already returned to Houston.
Houston Public Media’s Michael Adkison joins the Texas Standard to discuss.
Texas Young Masters awards spotlight next generation of artists
Fifteen students from across Texas are being recognized for their artistic talent through a prestigious statewide program. The awards provide funding and support to help young artists pursue careers in fields ranging from music to film.
Josephine Chow, a student recipient, and Heidi Marquez Smith, CEO of the Texas Cultural Trust, join the Texas Standard to discuss.
Ice Age fossil discovery in Texas reshapes understanding of prehistoric wildlife
A discovery in a Central Texas cave is challenging long-held assumptions about which species lived in the region during the Ice Age. Fossils from large, lion-sized animals suggest a more complex prehistoric ecosystem than previously believed.
John Moretti, paleontologist at the University of Texas, joins the Texas Standard to explain.
War with Iran could disrupt global food supply and raise grocery prices
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is expected to have ripple effects beyond energy markets, including on agriculture and food supply chains. Disruptions to fertilizer availability could drive up costs for farmers and consumers alike.
Rajeev Patel, research professor at the University of Texas at Austin, joins the Texas Standard to discuss.
