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Addicks and Barker Reservoirs homeowners have limited options to sue if their homes flood again

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Posted on February 13, 2023 · Wording in a court judgment prevents homeowners in the giant reservoirs west of Houston from suing the federal government in future floods and could place a heavier burden on lower-income residents.

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Energy & Environment

Maintenance for flood control projects to face delays as Harris County agency deals with a smaller budget

Katie Watkins

Posted on January 26, 2023 · Regular maintenance is critical for flood mitigation projects to work as they’re supposed to. But the Harris County Flood Control District’s maintenance budget isn’t keeping pace with its growing portfolio of projects.

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Transportation

Southwest Airlines apologizes and then gives its customers frequent-flyer points

NPR

Posted on January 4, 2023 · Southwest Airlines says it will award the travelers who were caught in the surge of canceled flights during the holidays 25,000 frequent-flyer points, an award worth more than $300 in flights.

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North Texas soccer fans look ahead to 2026 World Cup

Pablo Arauz Peña, KERA

Posted on December 14, 2022 · As fans gear up for the World Cup’s final stretch this week, many North Texans are looking forward to the next tournament. Preparations are already underway at AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup.

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‘State of disaster’ declared for Dallas County after heavy rainfall causes extensive flooding

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Posted on August 23, 2022 · Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to 141 water-related emergencies as of approximately 8 a.m. Monday— 96 high-water incidents, 40 water rescues without a boat and five water rescues with a boat.

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North Texas Congressman Ron Wright Dies After Testing Positive For COVID-19

KERA News

Posted on February 8, 2021 · The conservative Republican was being treated for lung cancer. He was 67.

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Texas Stations Hire NPR’s Mark Memmott As Statewide Managing Editor

KERA News

Posted on November 13, 2019 · Memmott has been one of NPR's guiding voices on issues of ethics and policy as supervising senior editor for standards and practices.

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Witness In Amber Guyger Murder Trial Shot And Killed In Dallas

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Posted on October 6, 2019 · The 28-year-old Brown lived in the same apartment complex as Amber Guyger and Botham Jean when Guyger shot Jean to death in September 2018.

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Man Shot In Gunfire Exchange Outside Dallas Courthouse Dies

Syeda Hasan, KERA News / KERA News / Associated Press

Posted on June 17, 2019 · A shooting occurred Monday morning at the Earl Cabell Federal Building in downtown Dallas.

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A 2001 Graduate Looks Back At Santa Fe And The Gun Debate

KERA News

Posted on June 4, 2018 · Dallas resident Aasim Saeed says he thrived in a community where he was different from his fellow students – at least on the surface.

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UPDATE: Betsy DeVos Is Touring North Texas Schools On Thursday

KERA News

Posted on April 5, 2018 · The controversial education secretary is making several stops in Dallas today

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Fort Worth Police Investigating Video Of Forceful Arrest

KERA News

Posted on April 2, 2018 · One of Forrest Curry attorneys said Curry has a history of seizures and had one Saturday while walking that caused him to collapse in the street

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Today’s The Deadline To Weigh In On The Proposed Dallas-To-Houston Bullet Train

KERA News

Posted on March 9, 2018 · The Federal Railroad Administration will include all the comments and concerns in a final environmental impact statement

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Funeral Service Held For Slain Dallas-Area Police Officer

KERA News

Posted on February 13, 2018 · Authorities say the 37-year-old officer died Feb. 7 at a hospital hours after he was shot while entering an apartment

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Homes Evacuated, Roads Closed Due To North Texas Wildfires

Associated Press / KERA News

Posted on January 22, 2018 · The Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire had scored at least 1,000 acres but had been 40 percent contained by late Monday afternoon

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How The Tylenol Murders Fundamentally Changed The Way We All Take Medicine

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Posted on January 5, 2018 · The Tylenol murders fundamentally changed the way we consume medication

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Community Colleges Plan To Fill Workforce Shortages By Offering Bachelor’s Degrees

KERA News

Posted on July 13, 2017 · Lawmakers passed a bill this session allowing community colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in certain fields. Gov. Greg Abbot signed the bill into law last month.

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Charges Dropped Against Fort Worth Mother After Police Bodycam Video Surfaces

Associated Press / KERA News

Posted on January 27, 2017 · Fort Worth police dropped all charges Thursday against a black woman and her daughter who were shown in a viral video being wrestled to the ground by a white officer last month.

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Fort Worth Officer In Viral Video Suspended For 10 Days Without Pay

KERA News / Associated Press

Posted on January 10, 2017 · A white Fort Worth police officer captured on cell phone video wrestling a black woman to the ground before arresting her and two of her teenage daughters will be suspended for 10 days without pay and will not be fired.

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