Texas Standard

Texas Standard takes a look at how artificial intelligence is shaping daily life for people across Texas, examining its effects on work, education, and routine tasks. The piece reflects a broader national conversation about AI's growing role in ordinary households and workplaces, and how residents are adapting to the technology's rapid spread.

An opinion piece in the Austin American-Statesman argues that Texas should restore climate change to its core school curriculum. The author contends that students in the state deserve formal, science-based education on climate change as part of their standard schooling. The article is prompting discussion about how Texas public schools teach climate science.

Federal regulatory changes are narrowing protections under the Endangered Species Act, and the shift is being examined on Texas Standard, the statewide public radio news program. The rollback could affect how species in Texas and across the country are classified and safeguarded, raising concerns among conservationists while being welcomed by some landowners and industry groups who have long criticized the law's reach.