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Posted on December 16, 2020 · Universities across Texas and nationwide are seeing an increase in online cheating since the start of the pandemic, as students take more virtual courses and test remotely with less supervision.

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KRYSTINA MARTINEZ, KERA

Posted on June 15, 2018 · "Mexican-American history is a history that's always been here and will always be here," Roberto Calderon said.

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Posted on May 10, 2018 · Fifth and eighth graders in Texas made improvements

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KRYSTINA MARTINEZ, KERA

Posted on May 4, 2018 · KERA spoke with people on both sides of the gun issue

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Public Vigil Scheduled For Slain Dallas Officer

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Posted on April 26, 2018 · The vigil begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Northeast patrol station, located at 9915 Northwest Highway in Dallas

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Why Texans Should Pay Attention To This Year’s Mexican Presidential Election

KRYSTINA MARTINEZ, KERA

Posted on April 6, 2018 · Alfredo Corchado, the Border-Mexico correspondent for The Dallas Morning News, covered the Mexican presidential campaign launch this week of one candidate in the northern states of Mexico and explains why the outcome could affect U.S.-Mexico relations for years to come.

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Meet One Of The Student Organizers Behind ‘March For Our Lives’ In North Texas

KRYSTINA MARTINEZ, KERA

Posted on March 23, 2018 · "I've heard my teachers talk about this issue a lot and I have not heard a single teacher say they want to be armed," said Sophie Conde

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Dallas County DA Investigating Mail-In Ballot Applications For Possible Fraud

KRYSTINA MARTINEZ, KERA

Posted on March 13, 2018 · The applications are from the same areas where voter fraud was suspected in last year's municipal elections

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It Could Take Until 2049 For Texas Women To Be Paid The Same As Men, Report Says

KRYSTINA MARTINEZ, KERA

Posted on March 8, 2018 · In Dallas County, the median annual pay for women working full time was about $37,000 a year. That's about 93 percent of what men earned in the county

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For Women Working For The Mavs, Former CEO’s Misconduct ‘Was Part Of The Job’

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Posted on February 23, 2018 · The reports of sexual misconduct spanned almost two decades

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Flu Outbreak Closes Another School in Dallas Area; Teacher Dies From Flu Complications

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Posted on February 6, 2018 · The North Texas area has been particularly hit this flu season

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Posted on January 4, 2018 · This year's vaccine has been less effective than usual because it doesn't cover the strain that's going around

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Posted on November 22, 2017 · Employers find it too "costly to provide workers with a retirement plan and face barriers to offering employees retirement at work," expert said

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Some Worry U.S. House Tax Plan Could Affect Texas Wind Energy

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Posted on November 16, 2017 · The American Wind Energy Association fears it could threaten nearly $11 billion worth of wind energy projects in Texas alone

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Posted on November 10, 2017 · The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) program teaches officers how to train civilians to respond in the event of an active shooter.

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