The Supreme Court rules in a case involving death row inmates and the involvement of spiritual advisors at executions. We'll look at the implications. Other stories were tracking: after a court ordered stay, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton appeals to the Texas Supreme Court to permit child abuse investigations into parents who help their transgender kids access gender-affirming care. And: With the expiration of pandemic bans on evictions, something somewhat unexpected happening in some courtrooms. We'll hear the backstory. Also: The week in Texas politics and the search for the ultimate roller coaster. All that and more today on the Texas Standard:
What more should the U.S. do to put the squeeze on Russia? Former Texas Congressman and ex-CIA officer Will Hurd, on whether we should impose a no-fly zone. And: A bipartisan push for Texas pension funds to divest from Russia. Also: we'll meet the Jeopardy player from Texas who brought home the college championship prize. Those stories and more today on the Texas Standard.
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With news of Stephen Breyer's retirement, a Texas legal scholar offers an inside look at who might be on President Biden's shortlist for the supreme court. And: A new commodity for Texas farmers and ranchers that could help save the world; why so few are currently buying in. Also: Omar Gallaga with some choice words about the Wordle craze. These stories and more today on the Texas Standard: