Rhonda Fanning

Austin

Executive Producer at Texas Standard

Executive Producer @TexasStandard. Librarian by training, political junkie by nature.

Articles

Hunter discovers rare mammoth tusk on West Texas ranch

1 month ago | tpr.org | Rhonda Fanning

The terrain of Texas never ceases to reveal hidden treasures of the past. In fact, just this last December, a West Texas hunter’s day out turned prehistoric when he noticed something peculiar in a dry creek bed. Thinking it might be a fossil, photos of his find made their way to researchers at Sul Ross State University. Weeks later, it was confirmed. The fossil was indeed an ancient mammoth tusk – a very rare find.
Hunter discovers rare mammoth tusk on West Texas ranch

1 month ago | hppr.org | Rhonda Fanning

The terrain of Texas never ceases to reveal hidden treasures of the past. In fact, just this last December, a West Texas hunter’s day out turned prehistoric when he noticed something peculiar in a dry creek bed. Thinking it might be a fossil, photos of his find made their way to researchers at Sul Ross State University. Weeks later, it was confirmed. The fossil was indeed an ancient mammoth tusk – a very rare find.
Hunter discovers rare mammoth tusk on West Texas ranch

1 month ago | radio.kttz.org | Rhonda Fanning

The terrain of Texas never ceases to reveal hidden treasures of the past. In fact, just this last December, a West Texas hunter’s day out turned prehistoric when he noticed something peculiar in a dry creek bed. Thinking it might be a fossil, photos of his find made their way to researchers at Sul Ross State University. Weeks later, it was confirmed. The fossil was indeed an ancient mammoth tusk – a very rare find.
Texas could face more fires into the weekend

1 month ago | texasstandard.org | Rhonda Fanning

Firefighters have been battling nearly a dozen blazes in South and Central Texas following extremely high winds and low humidity on Tuesday, with the Texas Division of Emergency Management urging Texans to avoid activities that could create sparks and have an emergency supply kit ready amid continued wildfire danger. A lot of what happens in the coming days will heavily depend on weather patterns sweeping across Texas.
Texas could face more fires into the weekend

1 month ago | dentonrc.com | Rhonda Fanning |Sarah Brager

A lot of what happens in the coming days will heavily depend on weather patterns sweeping across Texas. Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist for Harris County, has been closely monitoring the forecast and how it might affect current fires and potential for new ones. He joined Texas Standard with more on what Texans can expect. This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity:Texas Standard: Can you recap some of the conditions that Texans have been facing for the past 24 hours?
Lawsuit challenges USDA trapping and killing practices of Texas wildlife

2 months ago | texasstandard.org | Rhonda Fanning

A lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity seeks to stop the U.S. Department of Agriculture from trapping and killing wildlife in Texas. The suit filed this week in the San Antonio Federal Court also wants a reevaluation of the USDA’s Wildlife Services Program based on updated science. Among the concerns is the impact on the state’s population of mountain lions and black bears.
The WNBA’s Dallas Wings have been making big moves in the offseason

2 months ago | ketr.org | Rhonda Fanning |Alexa Philippou

The WNBA is in the offseason, but teams are busy signing free agents, making trades, firing and hiring new coaches – and all that’s making big headlines in the lead-up to the 2025 season. ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou joined Texas Standard to help us break down the latest. This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity:Texas Standard: Now, naturally, being in Texas, we want to focus on the Dallas Wings, Texas’ only WNBA team – so far; I have my hopes.
The WNBA’s Dallas Wings have been making big moves in the offseason

2 months ago | keranews.org | Rhonda Fanning |Alexa Philippou

The WNBA is in the offseason, but teams are busy signing free agents, making trades, firing and hiring new coaches – and all that’s making big headlines in the lead-up to the 2025 season. ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou joined Texas Standard to help us break down the latest. This transcript has been edited lightly for clarity:Texas Standard: Now, naturally, being in Texas, we want to focus on the Dallas Wings, Texas’ only WNBA team – so far; I have my hopes.
Majority of Texans favor legalizing gambling and recreational marijuana, survey finds

2 months ago | kdhnews.com | Rhonda Fanning |Sarah Brager

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Majority of Texans favor legalizing gambling and recreational marijuana, survey finds

2 months ago | texasstandard.org | Rhonda Fanning

Texas lawmakers will reconsider laws regarding gambling and marijuana this legislative session. But will their decisions reflect what a majority of Texans want? Just last week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a bill to ban all THC products in Texas as one of his top Senate priorities. And in 2023, a bill to legalize sports betting died in the Senate after failing to garner enough Republican support. But most Texans think it’s time for a change.