Raul Alonzo
Digital Producer at KUT-FM (Austin, TX)
Digital Producer for @TexasStandard. Real life Arnold Lobel character. Reluctant tweeter.
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1 week ago |
texasstandard.org | Raul Alonzo
In the U.S., the federal government has adopted a broad philosophy behind road building: the user pays. The money to build and maintain roads and highways comes from the general public, primarily through a gas tax that’s collected every time someone fills up at the pump. One major benefit of this system is that it’s efficient. The federal government collects this money, distributes it to the states, and the states spend the money as they see fit.
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2 weeks ago |
texasstandard.org | Raul Alonzo
As more folks look to tighten their wallets by forgoing the restaurant and cooking at home instead, there are a handful of cookbooks hitting the shelves. Taco journalist Mando Rayo says these books will make those home meals a little bit better, with some Tex-Mex flavors for sure. The Tacos of Texas podcast host joined the Standard with more. Listen to the interview above or read the transcript below.
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2 weeks ago |
texasstandard.org | Raul Alonzo
Public education has been a focus at the Legislature this year, but lawmakers are not just looking at bills related to K-12 schools. Lawmakers are also considering bills about higher education. The Texas Senate passed SB 37, which would increase the state’s control over public Texas universities. The vote was mostly along party lines after an hour-long floor debate.
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2 weeks ago |
texasstandard.org | Raul Alonzo
If you want to understand how researchers and policymakers are thinking about the economy, you’d want to look at things like price indices, GDP figures and monthly jobs reports. You would also want to look at consumer spending habits, which in many ways reflect how everyday people are thinking about their own economic futures.If people are optimistic, they may buy more. If they’re worried, they may buy less. But how do we make sense of consumer spending when there’s no one clear trend?
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2 weeks ago |
texasstandard.org | Raul Alonzo
The Texas Standard recently marked the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office by examining the impact of his policies on both Texas and California. But others are asking folks how they feel about the state of things, as well. The Texas Lyceum conducts an annual poll asking people across the Lone Star State about how they’re feeling about top issues.
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A great writeup and so very cool to see my reporting referenced in this piece! The bird era is here
A small South American bird has made its way to Texas—and bird watchers are flocking to the Lone Star State for a chance to glimpse the out-of-place creature. https://t.co/lkbvZgtIFi
