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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
A community room at the Oak Cliff Government Center was unveiled Tuesday, bearing the name of Sylvia Collins, one of three people who died in the May 28 gas explosion and fire at an apartment. Dozens of friends, volunteers and public officials attended.
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Dallas County commissioner unveils community room to honor activist who died in Oak Cliff fire
A community room at the Oak Cliff Government Center was unveiled Tuesday, bearing the name of Sylvia Collins, one of three people who died in the May 28 gas explosion and fire at an apartment. Dozens...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
Donald Trump is coming to Denton Thursday as part of his pro-economic growth agenda.
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President Trump prepares to tour Peterbilt plant in Denton on Thursday
Donald Trump is coming to Denton Thursday as part of his pro-economic growth agenda.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
Granbury council members defended themselves Monday as residents called for their recall over transparency and the proposed Project Patriot data center. A recall election is planned for May 2027.
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‘I will not resign:’ Granbury leaders address recall in contentious meeting over data center
Granbury council members defended themselves Monday as residents called for their recall over transparency and the proposed Project Patriot data center. A recall election is planned for May 2027.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
The grant from Texas Health and Human Services will go toward My Health My Resources of Tarrant County to expand its work with the North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator.
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Tarrant County nonprofit is awarded $4 million to make pregnancy and childbirth safer
The grant from Texas Health and Human Services will go toward My Health My Resources of Tarrant County to expand its work with the North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
The officer who shot Wilber Garces Perez did not have a body-worn camera, according to court documents.
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Man shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assaulting and resisting an officer
The officer who shot Wilber Garces Perez did not have a body-worn camera, according to court documents.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
New procedures and tests can help people live a more "optimized" life, but they are usually so expensive that they remain largely inaccessible.
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The business of living longer is booming in Dallas
New procedures and tests can help people live a more "optimized" life, but they are usually so expensive that they remain largely inaccessible.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
The deadline to register to vote in the midterm elections is Oct. 5. Early voting runs from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.
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Key dates and information: What Texas voters need to do ahead of the midterm elections
The deadline to register to vote in the midterm elections is Oct. 5. Early voting runs from Oct. 19 through Oct. 30, and Election Day is Nov. 3.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
Monday marks seven months since the U.S.-Iran war began, which has restricted oil and gas exports from the Middle East, raising prices ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Abbott declares disaster in Texas over diesel prices, waives restrictions on commercial shipping
Monday marks seven months since the U.S.-Iran war began, which has restricted oil and gas exports from the Middle East, raising prices ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.
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The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration.
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Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security, immigration reform to help labor-starved businesses
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
Heavy rain is expected to move east this week, raising the risk of flash flooding in West, North and Central Texas.
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Gov. Abbott warns of potential flash flooding across Texas this week
Heavy rain is expected to move east this week, raising the risk of flash flooding in West, North and Central Texas.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 29/09/2026
Whether you love the sound or it annoys you, the soundtrack of summertime in Texas has a backing track of buzzing cicadas.
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A telltale sign of North Texas summer is the sound of cicadas. But what do they actually do?
Whether you love the sound or it annoys you, the soundtrack of summertime in Texas has a backing track of buzzing cicadas.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Dallas offered the firm an $18.5 million incentive to bring a new financial hub and more than 3,000 jobs to the city.
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New Morgan Stanley financial hub coming to Dallas as firm approves $1.3 billion development
Dallas offered the firm an $18.5 million incentive to bring a new financial hub and more than 3,000 jobs to the city.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Trenace Dorsey-Hollins, founding executive director of the advocacy organization Parent Shield Fort Worth and a parent of two students in the Fort Worth school district, shared her insights about how the takeover has been going so far.
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How is the Fort Worth ISD takeover going? A parent shares her thoughts after a district-wide survey
Trenace Dorsey-Hollins, founding executive director of the advocacy organization Parent Shield Fort Worth and a parent of two students in the Fort Worth school district, shared her insights about how...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
The pipe exploded during pressure testing, according to Dallas Fire Rescue. Fire officials say the workers suffered non-critical injuries.
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2 Atmos Energy contract workers hospitalized in pipe explosion days after Dallas apartment gas leak
The pipe exploded during pressure testing, according to Dallas Fire Rescue. Fire officials say the workers suffered non-critical injuries.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Managers will use feedback from 3,027 survey respondents and 41 recorded sessions to draft new goals and guardrails Sept. 26.
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Teacher trust, scripted lessons top FWISD community concerns as board sets goals
Managers will use feedback from 3,027 survey respondents and 41 recorded sessions to draft new goals and guardrails Sept. 26.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
A Texas childcare industry group is challenging Northwest ISD’s expansion of public pre-K, arguing the district should have done more to partner with existing childcare providers before building new pre-K centers.
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Childcare providers take Northwest ISD to court over expanding pre-K programs
A Texas childcare industry group is challenging Northwest ISD’s expansion of public pre-K, arguing the district should have done more to partner with existing childcare providers before building new...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Camp Mystic is proposing to sell its nearly 725-acre Hill Country property as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, more than a year after deadly flooding killed 25 campers, two counselors and camp owner Dick Eastland.
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Camp Mystic proposes selling Hill Country property in bankruptcy plan
Camp Mystic is proposing to sell its nearly 725-acre Hill Country property as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, more than a year after deadly flooding killed 25 campers, two counselors and camp...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Collective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact projects it will reach more than double that by Election Day.
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Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
Collective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact projects...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
The biggest rocket ever built launched from Spaceport in South Texas before entering Earth’s orbit shortly after. Though the mission ended with a thud, it does mark a significant step for commercial spaceflight.
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SpaceX’s Starship launches from South Texas, returns to Earth with a thud
The biggest rocket ever built launched from Spaceport in South Texas before entering Earth’s orbit shortly after. Though the mission ended with a thud, it does mark a significant step for commercial...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Data centers in 18 counties, including Tarrant, are being investigated by the Texas attorney general’s office, which is demanding the developments report water usage as required by law.
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Data centers in Tarrant among those being probed as Texas AG demands water usage response
Data centers in 18 counties, including Tarrant, are being investigated by the Texas attorney general’s office, which is demanding the developments report water usage as required by law.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Granbury City Council will hear five recall petitions Monday after a legal fight over the petitions and the timing of a possible recall election.
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Granbury City Council to hear five recall petitions after legal fight
Granbury City Council will hear five recall petitions Monday after a legal fight over the petitions and the timing of a possible recall election.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it aims to reach orbit.
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SpaceX's Starship launches on first orbital mission from Texas
Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it aims to reach orbit.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Collective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact projects it will reach more than double that by Election Day.
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Paxton-Talarico contest could demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
Collective spending on advertising by Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, and super PACs supporting each of them has already topped $153 million. AdImpact projects...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race.
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Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico
Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
The Trump administration plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
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Trump administration set to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucks
The Trump administration plans to release new fuel economy standards that would relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Local election officials say you shouldn't wait until the last minute.
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The last day to register to vote for the November election in Texas is Oct. 5
Local election officials say you shouldn't wait until the last minute.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
William Bardin took over as sole owner last year after working there since 2021. The gallery will change its name to Bardin Gallery.
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How the hand-picked new owner of Dallas' Craighead Green Gallery is planning for its future
William Bardin took over as sole owner last year after working there since 2021. The gallery will change its name to Bardin Gallery.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
The Dallas Cowboys made two wrong decisions in the final 10 seconds that cost them an opportunity to go to overtime against the Baltimore Ravens and led to a loss in regulation. First, a special teams blunder. Second, a defensive lapse.
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Coaching mistakes in the final seconds cost the Cowboys in Brazil against the Ravens
The Dallas Cowboys made two wrong decisions in the final 10 seconds that cost them an opportunity to go to overtime against the Baltimore Ravens and led to a loss in regulation. First, a special teams...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended.
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Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices
Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 28/09/2026
A North Texas cardiologist explains the risk factors behind the findings and what needs to happen to bring about improvement.
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Why cardiovascular disease became the leading cause of death among Hispanic individuals in the US
A North Texas cardiologist explains the risk factors behind the findings and what needs to happen to bring about improvement.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
The NTX Now team got to try some of the new offerings you can buy at the State Fair this year and share some of the best bites.
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Check out some of NTX Now's favorite new foods debuting at the State Fair of Texas this year
The NTX Now team got to try some of the new offerings you can buy at the State Fair this year and share some of the best bites.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
Delivery drones from Amazon are raising concerns about the noise across Richardson. Residents have described them as "flying lawn mowers."
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Richardson residents are getting Amazon packages faster with drone deliveries. But at what cost?
Delivery drones from Amazon are raising concerns about the noise across Richardson. Residents have described them as "flying lawn mowers."
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
Jose Orozco died Tuesday while in Tarrant County Jail custody. His family told KERA News they believe he was not provided with the proper medical care.
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'We need to be heard': Family of most recent person to die in Tarrant Jail custody wants answers
Jose Orozco died Tuesday while in Tarrant County Jail custody. His family told KERA News they believe he was not provided with the proper medical care.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
The gates of this year's fair have officially opened. It's everything you've come to expect — calorie-dense food, scary rides and games.
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The State Fair of Texas has officially begun. Here's what you can expect
The gates of this year's fair have officially opened. It's everything you've come to expect — calorie-dense food, scary rides and games.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
Fourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts, and Laredo will ask voters to weigh in during a referendum in May.
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At least 900 Flock cameras have been unplugged in Texas since state funding was cut
Fourteen cities and counties have dropped Flock contracts, and Laredo will ask voters to weigh in during a referendum in May.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
Classes like "Women and the Holocaust," "Slavery and its legacies" and "Mexican American Women 1910 to Present" were all not approved by the university for core curriculum status.
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UT Austin cuts women's, gender and sexuality courses from core curriculum
Classes like "Women and the Holocaust," "Slavery and its legacies" and "Mexican American Women 1910 to Present" were all not approved by the university for core curriculum status.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
The Texas Department of Public Safety released a statement reporting that state troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash at 4:55 p.m. on Huling Road near Lois Road East, in unincorporated Denton County.
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13-year-old student dies in Sanger ISD school bus crash
The Texas Department of Public Safety released a statement reporting that state troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash at 4:55 p.m. on Huling Road near Lois Road East, in unincorporated Denton County.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
A Denton County jury found a former Lewisville police officer guilty on Thursday of stalking a woman he met while on duty in 2024.
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Jury finds ex-Lewisville police officer guilty of stalking woman he met on duty
A Denton County jury found a former Lewisville police officer guilty on Thursday of stalking a woman he met while on duty in 2024.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission proposed cuts to more than 20 client services programs. Dozens of Texas advocates testified at a legislative budget board hearing Thursday to ask state lawmakers to protect those programs.
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Texas advocates warn proposed cuts to health, assistance programs could hurt vulnerable communities
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission proposed cuts to more than 20 client services programs. Dozens of Texas advocates testified at a legislative budget board hearing Thursday to ask state lawmakers...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 25/09/2026
Tamika Cromer's body was found strangled, raped and set on fire in 1996 along the Trinity River. The man that DNA suggests raped and killed her will go on trial Monday.
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Three decades after gruesome death of a 15-year-old girl, a suspect faces trial
Tamika Cromer's body was found strangled, raped and set on fire in 1996 along the Trinity River. The man that DNA suggests raped and killed her will go on trial Monday.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
The 27-year-old Mexican citizen, Jose Santiago Pantoja-Morales, faces a maximum of 15 years in federal prison if found guilty.
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Man accused of shooting DISD officer indicted on illegal firearms charge, faces up to 15 years
The 27-year-old Mexican citizen, Jose Santiago Pantoja-Morales, faces a maximum of 15 years in federal prison if found guilty.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
Charles Carrier, 67, sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors say he fraudulently got over $39 million from investors.
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Ex-‘We Buy Ugly Houses’ franchise owner in Dallas gets 15 years in prison for $39 million scheme
Charles Carrier, 67, sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison. Prosecutors say he fraudulently got over $39 million from investors.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition announced plans to initiate the petition process to put an item on the May 2027 ballot that would let voters decide the building's future.
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Save Dallas City Hall group to launch petition, wants voters to decide building's fate
The Save Dallas City Hall Coalition announced plans to initiate the petition process to put an item on the May 2027 ballot that would let voters decide the building's future.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
Mason was convicted in 2018 of illegally casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election. Mason's vote was never counted and Texas appeals courts acquitted her after prosecutors couldn't prove she knew she was ineligible to vote.
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Crystal Mason legal battle over after Texas appeals court upholds acquittal on voter fraud charges
Mason was convicted in 2018 of illegally casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election. Mason's vote was never counted and Texas appeals courts acquitted her after prosecutors couldn't prove she knew...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
Texas Tech leaders face questions over their role in Ken Paxton U.S. Senate race fundraiser:
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Texas Tech leaders face questions over their role in Ken Paxton U.S. Senate race fundraiser
Chancellor Brandon Creighton and Cody Campbell, who chairs Tech’s Board of Regents, are identified by their official university titles on the invitation to the Sept. 29 fundraiser. Lubbock County Democrats...
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
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How many tamales can world champion eaters devour in 10 minutes? Find out this weekend in Lewisville
Some of the top competitive eaters in the country will descend on Lewisville this weekend for the World Tamale Eating Championship.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
A district judge found Lucio "actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.
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Appeals court rejects finding that Texas death row inmate Melissa Lucio is innocent
A district judge found Lucio "actually innocent" in 2024 and ruled the state had suppressed evidence in her death penalty case.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
The conference takes place across Denton and Dallas, with workshops, demos, and a polaroid walk.
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KERA News @keranews.org · 24/09/2026
Residents have been making their feelings on data centers clear on and off the campaign trail since the Denton City Council approved a second data center in January.
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Denton holds first hearing on a data center moratorium as Core Scientific eyes more land
Residents have been making their feelings on data centers clear on and off the campaign trail since the Denton City Council approved a second data center in January.
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