News
‘Mexican-American’ Is More Than A Name, It’s A ‘Narrative Of Texas History,’ Professor Says
Posted on · "Mexican-American history is a history that's always been here and will always be here," Roberto Calderon said.
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Preliminary STAAR Results Show Math Improvements
Posted on · Fifth and eighth graders in Texas made improvements
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Perspectives On Guns From Texas State Rifle Association Member And Student Organizer
Posted on · KERA spoke with people on both sides of the gun issue
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Public Vigil Scheduled For Slain Dallas Officer
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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
Posted on · "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
Texas Elections 2018
Dallas County DA Investigating Mail-In Ballot Applications For Possible Fraud
Posted on · 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
Posted on · 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’
Posted on · 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
Posted on · The North Texas area has been particularly hit this flu season
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Widespread Flu Activity In Texas Poses Issues For Vaccines
Posted on · 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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Most Texans Don’t Save Enough For Retirement Because They Don’t Have Access To Plans
Posted on · 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
Posted on · The American Wind Energy Association fears it could threaten nearly $11 billion worth of wind energy projects in Texas alone
Features
What Do You Do In An Active Shooter Situation?
Posted on · 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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After Straus’ Announcement, Several Bids Emerge For Texas House Speaker
Posted on · The top local stories this morning from KERA News: Texas House Speaker Joe Straus' decision to not seek re-election prompted another retirement...