Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Friday, Nov. 1, 2024:
Cruz, Allred make final push in Senate race
Both Congressman Colin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz have been logging lots of mileage in the final days leading up to the election – mostly driving to and from areas where their party has historically been successful. Last week they kicked off the final stretch by joining the presidential candidates in two of Texas’ major cities.
Blaise Gainey, political reporter for The Texas Newsroom, details where the two candidates have been and where they’re going.
Differing views from voters of faith on abortion
This year, abortion is a leading issue on many voters’ minds – especially considering this is the first presidential election since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that had protected abortion access for decades.
It’s also an issue where voters’ religious beliefs can play a big role in shaping their views. KUT News’ Olivia Aldridge spoke to two Central Texas Christians who’ve come to different conclusions on abortion during this election cycle.
Mariela Camacho, owner and baker at Comadre Panaderia in Austin, explains what pan de muertos, mainly baked for Día De Los Muertos, means to her – as well as tips on how she makes it.
Houston-area voters sound off on school vouchers
Voters across the Houston area say the prospect of school vouchers in Texas isn’t having much impact on how they cast their ballots. But the results of the election could have an impact on whether a voucher program is passed and what type it would be.
As Houston Public Media’s Adam Zuvanich reports, families and schools have varying opinions about the controversial issue.
San Antonio’s Institute of Texan Cultures eyed for demolition
The world’s fair that San Antonio hosted in 1968 was one of the most consequential events ever to happen in the Alamo City. For six months, attendees visited pavilions representing countries around the globe.
To make this happen, the city of San Antonio seized land through eminent domain to build the fairgrounds, which included several distinctive buildings that are still there today – including the Institute of Texan Cultures, which is currently slated for demolition as part of a broader redevelopment of the area. But its historic significance could hamper those plans.
Jack Morgan, arts and culture reporter for Texas Public Radio in San Antonio, joins us to discuss.
Tracing the path that led to the overturn of Roe vs. Wade
When the Supreme Court announced the Dobbs decision in June 2022, officially upending decades of legal precedent set by Roe vs. Wade, many in the anti-abortion movement celebrated a long-sought victory. But it was also a long-fought victory for many conservatives.
The new book “The Fall of Roe” explores the decade before the Dobbs decision and the political apparatus that made it possible. Authors and New York Times reporters Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer join us today.
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The Texas Tribune’s James Barragán joins the Standard with a recap of the week that was in Texas politics.
All this, plus Alexandra Hart with the Texas Newsroom’s state roundup and Raul Alonzo with the Talk of Texas.
