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Do you have a go-to beverage when you visit a taqueria or a barbecue joint? Texas Standard commentator WF Strong does. He tells us he’s had an almost life-long obsession with Mexican Coke.

W.F. Strong digs into the facts behind a horror fan favorite.

A quote about Texans, heard by a non-Texan near San Antonio and published in his book Inside U.S.A., explored here by Texas Standard commentator W.F. Strong.

WF Strong explores the roots of the fiercely independent and freedom loving souls who helped give Texas its swagger and vocabulary.

W.F. Strong on the news that Netflix will be re-adapting Larry McMurty's beloved novel, "Lonesome Dove" to an ongoing series.

What happens when a show that stopped producing new episodes several decades ago breaks into the top 10 streaming TV series?

It might be worth considering what you can learn by examining how someone saves their money.

The way we face storms is symbolic of our resilience to unmitigated pressure. As Texans, we know this well.

Texas Standard is an interactive program. We don’t just share news and information with you — we’re also interested in hearing *your perspective. Our commentator WF Strong recently got in on this interactive element of Texas Standard when he solicited feedback for his Texas NATO alphabet idea. The full transcript of this episode of Stories […]

R is for Rodeo or Rattler. S Shiner, Space X? And T is for Texas, isn't it?