Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Check back later today for updated story links and audio.
ICE agents sent to US airports amid staffing shortages
Immigration agents are being deployed to airports across the country as TSA staffing issues continue to cause long lines.
The Houston Chronicle’s Jarrod Wardwell joins the Texas Standard to explain what ICE agents are doing, whether wait times are improving, and how travelers are reacting to their presence.
Runoff set between Colin Allred and Julie Johnson in North Texas race
A closely watched Democratic runoff is shaping up in Texas’ 33rd Congressional District after no candidate secured a majority in the primary.
KERA’s Dylan reports on how Colin Allred and Julie Johnson advanced and how they differ.
Oil industry ponders Venezuelan future at Houston trade event
Top oil executives and government officials from around the world are gathered in Houston for the CERAWeek energy conference. A keynote speaker, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, expressed confidence in Venezuela’s ability to rebuild its economy and encouraged investment in her country.
But as Houston Public Media’s Natalie Weber reports, some oil CEOs are taking a more cautious approach.
Report finds poor conditions contributed to deaths of military dogs
A new federal watchdog report details sanitation issues and substandard conditions at military dog kennels across multiple bases.
Steve Walsh of the American Homefront Project reports on how those conditions contributed to the deaths of several dogs — and what reforms may be needed.
Austin renames park for trailblazing local baseball legend
While football may rule in Texas, Texas is also a baseball state. Two of the three most recent pennant-winners have hailed from the Lone Star State, and Texas is home to 8 minor league teams, the third most in the nation.
Now, an Austin baseball legend is getting renewed recognition for his historic career.
The city renamed a park in honor of hall of famer Don Baylor this month. We’ll hear from Baylor’s son about his dad’s enduring legacy — and why having his name on this particular park is especially meaningful.
Advocacy training helps Texans with disabilities navigate policy changes
New programs in North Texas are helping people with disabilities learn how to advocate for themselves on issues like public transit and federal protections.
KERA’s Abigail Ruhman reports on how the training works and why participants say it’s empowering them to engage more directly in policy decisions.
Urban schools expand agriculture programs through FFA
Agriculture programs are growing in urban schools, opening pathways to careers for students far removed from traditional farming communities.
Harvest Public Media’s Katie Grawitch reports on how FFA chapters are expanding and what the shift means for the future of agricultural education.
Texas researcher explores global future of Texas-made kimchi
A Texas A&M researcher is studying whether locally produced kimchi could compete in a global market dominated by imports.
Seockmo Ku, an assistant professor of food science and technology at Texas A&M University, joins the Texas Standard to explain supply challenges in South Korea and the potential for Texas-grown ingredients.