Gabby Munoz

1 month ago | texasstandard.org | Charles Maynes |Gabby Munoz |Joanna Kakissis |Eleanor Beardsley |Anton Shtuka

Thousands of civilians have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022. Ukrainians want the war to end, but not on Russia’s terms. That would be rewarding the aggressor, they say, and an unequal peace deal could lead to more war. Yet Russia’s bargaining power has increased with President Trump returning to the White House last month. Trump came to office with vows to end the war quickly — and he is acting on them.

Jan 16, 2025 | texasstandard.org | Gabby Munoz

The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, a case that revolves around a Texas law requiring websites to verify the ages of people seeking adult content, such as pornography. Free speech advocates and members of the adult entertainment industry sued to block the law and are being represented by the ACLU. The case has broad implications for the First Amendment, as well as for similar laws in other states.

Jan 15, 2025 | texasstandard.org | Gabby Munoz

Texas prisons were so short-staffed in 2023, the state had to shuttle correctional officers to far-flung facilities where guard shifts couldn’t be filled locally. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice bill for hotels and travel meals that year came to nearly $14 million, double what it was the year before.

Jan 15, 2025 | texasstandard.org | Gabby Munoz

Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated story links and audio. The Texas House has a new speakerAfter weeks of infighting among Texas House Republicans over who would lead their chamber this legislative session, Dustin Burrows has won the role of House speaker.

Jan 14, 2025 | texasstandard.org | Gabby Munoz

On Jenny Cudd’s 11 acres in the Texas Hill Country, January 6 is commemorated a little differently, perhaps, than in other parts of the country. To mark the day when supporters of Donald Trump overran the United States Capitol disrupting the certification of the 2020 election results, the property displayed a sign reading “Happy Patriots Day!”The property is planned to have five houses meant to help those charged with crimes during the 2021 insurrection get back on their feet after serving time.