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Today on Texas Standard: Exploring Juneteenth and the history and culture of Black Texans
12+ hour, 45+ min ago (414+ words) It's been a celebration for more than 160 years " but only a federal holiday for a few. We're recognizing Juneteenth on today's Texas Standard. By Texas Standard June 19, 20269: 00 am Texas Standard Original, Whole Shows Here's what's coming up on Texas Standard…...
Texas Monthly Press relaunched to publish books that capture "mythos of Texas
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (658+ words) Texas Monthly and Penguin Random House will relaunch the press after nearly three decades. Its first books will release next year. By Charlie Sharpe June 19, 20267: 00 am Arts & Culture, Books, Texas Standard Original Texas book lovers " we hope you have some…...
The Dallas Way" charts history of how an LGBTQ community came to thrive in a conservative city
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1357+ words) The book delves into the archives to paint a picture of the people and organizations who carried forward the fight for gay rights in North Texas. By Shelly Brisbin June 18, 20266: 33 pm Books, Texas Standard Original Yfat Yossifor / KERA News It's…...
Soccer stars are big and bright in first few Texas-set World Cup games
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (883+ words) Fans from around the world are also making their presence felt around venues in Houston and Dallas. By Sarah Asch & Porshea Goins June 18, 20263: 43 pm Sports, Texas Standard Original Yfat Yossifor / KERA Dutch fans march with one of two double decker…...
A slap in the face for Meta
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (210+ words) The company removed facial recognition software from its app after backlash over ties to a defense contractor. By Shelly Brisbin June 18, 20261: 41 pm Tech & Innovation, Texas Standard Original Meta keeps working to add facial recognition to its platforms and AI-powered smart…...
Report heading to Texas leaders cites Camp Mystic emergency planning failures before 2025 flood
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (675+ words) A new investigative report paints a troubling picture of Camp Mystic's preparedness before last year's historic July Fourth floods, which killed 25 campers and two counselors. The 115-page report will now be used by the Texas Legislature to guide future policy…...
This disabled veteran wants you to wear sunglasses this weekend
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (393+ words) It's part of a campaign to raise awareness for an often misunderstood disease. By Laura Rice & Porshea Goins June 18, 202611: 54 am Health & Science, Sounds of Texas, Texas Standard Original Tonya Henry, left, and Laura Rice wear purple "Shades for Migraine" sunglasses…...
Today on Texas Standard: What the World Cup has revealed so far
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (391+ words) By Texas Standard June 18, 20269: 35 am Texas Standard Original, Whole Shows Image by Wells Dunbar/Texas Standard Here's what's coming up on Texas Standard for Thursday, June 18, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play…...
Concrete Botany" aims to open our eyes to the plants that grow in the margins
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (444+ words) Joey Santore, known for the "Crime Pays But Botany Doesn't" You Tube channel, says his appreciation for nature solidified when he noticed plants growing in sidewalk cracks. By Sarah Asch June 18, 20268: 26 am Arts & Culture, Books Joey Santore came across the…...
Big Boys documentary celebrates Austin skate punk pioneers " but Tim Kerr is still looking ahead
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (333+ words) The musician, artist and lifelong DIY evangelist says the best creative moment might still be waiting. By Wells Dunbar June 17, 20261: 58 pm Arts & Culture, Film & TV, Music, Texas Standard Original Tim Kerr, a visual artist and member of the skate punk…...