Alain Stephens
Alain Stephens heads up investigative reports for Texas Standard. A graduate of the University of North Texas and a veteran of two of the U.S. armed forces, Alain served both in the Coast Guard and the Air Force. His work has won accolades for exposing how the state pays those with disabilities below minimum wage, as well as the fast-tracking of juveniles to adult prisons. Contact Alain at astephens@kut.org, or (512) 232-6173.
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From Texas Standard: The saying, you’re only as good as your equipment, has serious implications for first responders. A faulty service weapon can mean...
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From Texas Standard: A new study has opened fire against the commonly held belief – particularly in Texas – that carrying guns can reduce violent crime.
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From Texas Standard: A controversial proposal to bring American troops home from Afghanistan, replacing them with contractors, wouldn’t involve private...
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From Texas Standard: Ever sat at the gas pump, and just wondered when enough is enough? Constantly fluctuating gas prices, the wasted time spent sitting...
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From Texas Standard: In the wake of last weekend’s terrorist attack in London that left seven people dead, Prime Minister Theresa May has gone beyond...
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From Texas Standard: Five seconds and 50,000 volts – that's enough of a jolt to hijack your nervous system and contract every muscle in your body....
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From Texas Standard: in 46 states, texting while driving is illegal. But not in Texas. It appears that could change on Tuesday. Though many cities in...
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From Texas Standard: It was May 17 , 2015, shortly after noon in the parking lot of a Twin Peaks restaurant in Waco, Texas. Little is known about what...
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From Texas Standard : Texas is one of six states that tries 17-year-olds as adults. But a new bill wants Texas to follow the national trend of raising...
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From Texas Standard : When Texas police are involved in a shooting – whether they shot the gun or not – they are mandated to report it to the attorney...
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From Texas Standard : President Donald Trump renewed a campaign pledge Thursday to sign a bill that would alter an aspect of the divide between church...
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From Texas Standard : Over the last few months, the Dallas Police and Fire Pension System has tanked, with reports saying the fund turned into a...