Texas Standard

A family fight over Bonnie and Clyde’s graves

Oct 27, 2025
Esteban Lopez Ochoa, an urban planning professor at UT San Antonio, and Uwa Ede Osifo, a reporter for The Dallas Morning News, dive into the intriguing family feud over Bonnie Parker's remains. They explore Raylene Linder's tireless legal fight to move Bonnie next to Clyde Barrow, unraveling complexities around cemetery ownership and familial rights. Tensions run high as they discuss the emotional stakes and historical significance of this controversial burial site, offering listeners a unique glimpse into a legendary love story intertwined with modern legal battles.
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INSIGHT

How Proposition 4 Would Fund Water Projects

  • Proposition 4 would dedicate $1 billion per year from state sales tax to the Texas Water Fund over 20 years, totaling $20 billion.
  • Funds split evenly for new water supply projects and for repairing aging infrastructure, allocated by the Texas Water Development Board.
ADVICE

Check Regional Plans Before Voting

  • Voters should weigh regional benefits and how projects are chosen, not assume local projects are excluded.
  • Check regional water plans and Texas Water Development Board details before voting on Prop 4.
INSIGHT

Local Vetting Controls Project Selection

  • Eligible projects must be in regional water plans approved across 16 regions, so funding is vetted locally before state allocation.
  • The Texas Water Development Board implements allocations, limiting direct selection by Austin lawmakers.
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