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A few Democrats join Republicans in an effort to end the federal shutdown. We’ll have details. Families of girls killed in the July 4 Hill Country flood sue Camp Mystic. Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet future needs. So says a new report from TxDOT. And on this Veteran’s Day, the Voces Oral History Center pays homage to a helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam.

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Signs of a possible temporary end to the federal shutdown, but closer to home concerns are growing that Texas is running out of water. The Texas Tribune employed artificial intelligence to answer some Texans’ water concerns, but there are limits. We’ll hear from two Tribune reporters who are trying to fill in the gaps. The U.S. race for uranium: Why Texas is finding itself at the center of it. We’…

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Cancellations across the nation are putting many air travelers in limbo. KUT’s Nathan Bernier joins us with an update of how flight cancellations brought on by the federal shutdown are affecting the nation’s busy air traffic system – with a particular look at the impact here in Texas. Also, why Texas is likely to be the state hardest hit by increases to Affordable Care Act health care premiums.

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At stake? Prices for consumers, billions in business activity, and the scope of presidential power. A Texas perspective as the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the case against President Trump’s tariffs. The Wall Street Journal says “Amazonification” has come for Texas-based Whole Foods. A look at what that means. Look! Up in the sky! Is that thing still legal? Texas drone pilots are closely watching…

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Texans said yes to all 17 proposed state constitutional amendments. What’s that mean now? We’ll also dig into some select local results from across the state, including an update in the race to fill the U.S. House seat of the late Sylvester Turner. The Trump administration recently announced a new cap on the number of refugees that the U.S. will accept in the upcoming year. What’s that mean for…

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1 in 4 immigration arrests are happening in Texas under the Trump administration. We’ll take a look at the statewide crackdown. It’s Election Day. One constitutional amendment that funds a new Dementia Prevention and Research Institute for the state’s aging population is on the ballot. A look back at our top 10 author interviews as the Standard continues celebrating a decade on the air. Plus…

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A federal court orders the Trump administration to prevent the Supplemental Food Assistance Program (SNAP) from lapsing. What happens now? A trial is set to begin this month against defendants for their alleged roles in the July 4 shooting at an ICE detention center in Alvarado. Why this may be a playbook for prosecutions now that Antifa has been designated a terrorist organization.

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SNAP food assistance benefits are set to run out at midnight, and across the Lone Star State, food banks are bracing for unprecedented demand. How Texans can best help their neighbors in need. Of the 17 constitutional amendments to be decided by Texas voters, at least four go straight to the heart of a major effort to transform Texas into a world-class business and finance hub.

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With 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot next week, state officials are reminding Texans what to expect at the polls. We’ll talk with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office about dos and don’ts while voting. Both Austin and Houston are facing financial strain, but their solutions couldn’t be more different: One wants to raise taxes, while the other wants to hold the line.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Tylenol could trigger a wave of government-led litigation over claims about a highly questioned link to ADHD and autism. A year after Michelin first arrived in Texas, the coveted dining guide has released its latest list of awardees. But what does the honor actually mean for local chefs and their businesses? Bats are heroes for Texas…

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