Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Tony Gonzales resignation raises questions about District 23’s future
Two members of Congress, including Texas Republican Tony Gonzales, have begun the process of resigning amid accusations tied to sexual misconduct. The move comes as Gonzales faced a runoff and an ethics investigation, sparking uncertainty around what happens next in the 23rd District.
Texas Public Radio’s David Martin Davies joins the Standard to explain.
Prairie chicken mating season highlights conservation efforts in Texas
A rare mating ritual is underway on a tallgrass prairie outside Goliad, where Attwater’s prairie-chickens perform a distinctive courtship dance. The species remains one of the most endangered birds in Texas, with only a few populations left in the wild.
Kirk Feurerbacher, working lands program director at The Nature Conservancy, joins Texas Standard with the details.
Texas jobs council highlights blue collar skills training
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently toured the Automotive Technology and Welding Facility on the South Plains College campus in Levelland, along with members of the new Texas Jobs Council.
As KTTZ’s Brad Burt reports, Gov. Abbott is hoping programs like those at SPC will address a shortage of skilled labor in the state.
San Antonio mayor pushes Spurs to repay $5 million deal
A long-standing agreement between San Antonio and the Spurs parent corporation is under scrutiny after the city failed to land a Major League Soccer team. The deal required a $5 million repayment if that effort fell through, and now city leaders are pressing for the money.
Molly Smith, city hall reporter for the San Antonio Express-News, joins Texas Standard to explain.
Commentator W.F. Strong shares some more homespun stories — this time, about the “Angel of Goliad.”
New novel explores middle school reinvention and Texas roots
A new middle grade novel follows a student navigating friendship, identity and change after moving away from Austin. The story centers on the challenges of starting over and finding confidence during a difficult age.
Rebecca Bendheim, author of “When You’re Brave Enough,” joins the show with the story.
H-2A visa changes draw pushback from farmers and advocates
Farmers across the U.S. are struggling to find workers as immigration crackdowns continue to affect the labor supply. A proposed change to the H-2A visa program would lower wages for guest workers, drawing criticism from groups across the political spectrum.
Frank Morris reports for Harvest Public Media.
