For 75 years, the Longhorn Ballroom has played a central role in Dallas’ music scene, hosting Bob Wills, B.B. King, and artists ranging from Selena to the Sex Pistols. Now renovated, the venue is looking toward a new chapter.
Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.
Flu activity is rising across Texas. Health officials say this season appears more intense than average, and some doctors are even using the term “super flu” to describe the strain that’s circulating ahead of holiday gatherings.
Dr. Catherine Troisi, professor of epidemiology at UT Health Houston School of Public Health, joins Texas Standard with guidance…