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News for North Texas, reports and opinion from KERA staff and freelance commentators.
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News for North Texas, reports and opinion from KERA staff and freelance commentators.
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Episodes
Report Details Ways To Rethink The Role Of Police Response To Mental Health Calls
8/24/2020
In mid-June, a coalition of community activists and faith leaders in Dallas came up with a list of demands that challenged city leaders to rethink the role of police.
Duration:00:01:37
Texas Republicans Head Into The RNC With Hopes Of Sweeping The State In November
8/24/2020
Originally, the Republican National Convention was supposed to bring together more than 2,500 delegates — including 155 from Texas — in Charlotte, North Carolina. But, with COVID-19, that’s been scaled back to just six per state or territory.
Duration:00:04:39
John Cornyn Has Served In The U.S. Senate 18 Years. What's His Record?
8/24/2020
Texas’ U.S. Senate race pits Air Force veteran M.J. Hegar, a Democrat, against the incumbent, Republican John Cornyn. Cornyn has been in office for almost 18 years, and yet a recent University of Texas poll found about a quarter of registered voters were either neutral on his job performance or had no opinion.
Duration:00:05:59
Dallas Mother At Parkland Hospital Transmits COVID-19 To Unborn Child In Utero
8/23/2020
A baby girl born prematurely at Parkland Hospital in May is believed to be the first in Texas — and one of the first in the U.S. — to become infected with COVID-19 while in the womb.
Duration:00:05:08
Following Protest Report, Some Dallas City Council Members Say They Mistrust Police Chief
8/21/2020
The Dallas Police Department and Police Chief Reneé Hall are facing criticism for their response to the first four days of protests, May 29 to June 1, that were ignited by the death of George Floyd.
Duration:00:04:05
'We Are Disgusted': DeSoto ISD Parents React To TEA Audit Showing Mismanagement
8/21/2020
The Texas Education Agency is on the brink of installing a conservator to oversee the DeSoto school district. A TEA audit found financial mismanagement and possible illegalities that led to a multi-million-dollar deficit.
Duration:00:01:36
'It Was A Release For Me': How Collective Action Is Helping Protesters Avoid Burnout
8/21/2020
After months of being cooped up at home during the coronavirus pandemic, Fort Worth resident Octavia Woodard has spent her summer demonstrating in the streets of North Texas.
Duration:00:04:22
'You're Not Alone': Dallas COVID-19 Czar Talks Staying Safe And Coping With Pandemic Stress
8/20/2020
Until there’s a vaccine, health officials, including Dallas COVID-19 Czar Kelvin Baggett, say your best defense against coronavirus remains good hygiene, social distancing and - especially - wearing a mask.
Duration:00:04:46
Federal CARES Act Funding To Help Dallas Arts Venues Reopen Safely
8/20/2020
The city of Dallas will spend $1 million federal dollars before the year ends to get arts venues ready for patrons during COVID-19.
Duration:00:01:12
Researchers Take A Critical Look At How Dallas Can Be More Welcoming To Immigrants
8/19/2020
A new report shows Dallas immigrants are struggling with homeownership, job opportunity and access to healthcare.
Duration:00:01:32
Cornyn-Hegar Race Could Influence How Military Handles Sexual Assault, Harassment
8/19/2020
Vanessa Guillén’s high school in Houston was the site of her public memorial service last Friday. Her younger sister, Lupe Guillén, delivered a heart wrenching farewell.
Duration:00:04:35
Dallas ISD Could Continue Online Learning Until There's A Vaccine, Superintendent Says
8/19/2020
Online classes in Dallas schools could last as long as parents demand them. That's according to the district's superintendent, who took dozens of questions Tuesday night during a virtual town hall.
Duration:00:01:53
Texas Teens Offer Virtual Tutoring And Mentorship To Health Care Workers' Children
8/18/2020
When the pandemic hit, 16-year-old Amruth Nandish of Houston found he had a lot of time on his hands.
Duration:00:03:34
Gov. Greg Abbott Threatens Cities With Revenue Freeze If They Defund Police
8/18/2020
Under a new proposal from Gov. Greg Abbott, any Texas city that defunds its police department will have its property tax revenues frozen.
Duration:00:01:10
With In-Person Classes Still Up In The Air, Dallas Schools Continue Handing Out Laptops, Tablets
8/17/2020
The Dallas school district continued handing out more than 50,000 computer tablets or laptops to students Monday. That's in case the first day of school on September 8 is taught online only.
Duration:00:01:36
'The Communication Was Terrible': Dallas Police Take A Critical Look At Protest Response
8/17/2020
The Dallas Police Department recently released a lengthy report critical of its own performance in the first days of civil unrest following the death of George Floyd.
Duration:00:01:01
More Than Just A Lesbian Bar: Sue Ellen's And Surviving COVID-19
8/17/2020
Sue Ellen's is an anchor of what's commonly referred to as the "gayborhood" of Dallas — it has filled a key spot in Oak Lawn for more than three decades, and it's one of the last lesbian bars in Texas and the country.
Duration:00:03:58
Going Back To School During COVID-19: Guidance For Kids With High-Risk Conditions
8/17/2020
In response to questions from concerned parents, Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center has put together an online guide based on conditions and medications to help decide if a return to in-school instruction is safe.
Duration:00:04:49
'This Is Really Happening!' A Dallas-Based Sorority Sister Celebrates Kamala Harris
8/14/2020
When Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate, Dallas attorney Jill Louis' phone blew up with text messages. Harris and Louis were members of the sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha together at Howard University, an historically Black college in Washington, D.C.
Duration:00:01:03
SMU, UNT Students Draw Attention To Racism's Toll On Mental Health
8/14/2020
Days after the death of George Floyd, the hashtag #BlackAtSMU began trending on Twitter in Texas, as thousands of students tweeted about racism and discrimination on campus. Among them was SMU alumni Chandler English, who transferred to the university in 2016.
Duration:00:04:43