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Texas Democrats have a surprising target during these midterm elections: Collin County. It's where Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton got his political start. Texas Tribune Washington correspondent Gabby Birenbaum joins us to explain what's changed in Collin County. Plus, while it's definitely not the most talked about statewide race this year, the Texas Land Co...

Ron and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, inflation rose last month, and the latest federal data shows everyday food items are more expensive. That's an issue for Texas, which a study this summer showed is the most food insecure state in the country. All this week we're looking at food insecurity in North Texas. Today, KERA's Dylan Duke rides along with Minnie's Food Pantry in Plano...

With Halloween on Saturday, this weekend offers plenty of opportunities to be scared. But if serenity is more your speed, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has you covered. Kurt Rongey from our sister station WRR101 spoke with the conductor of the orchestra about a program this weekend that matches music with masterworks from the Kimball Art Museum. Also, the historic Forest Theater in South Dalla...

The Prairieland defendants lawyer up as America reacts to the shooting – and the shooting of a prominent conservative activist. Meanwhile, Trump’s Justice Department prepares the first terrorism case against “antifa.” But what is antifa? (NOTE: This episode contains the sound of gunfire and language inappropriate for children.)

In a little over a month, the Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments over whether a Dallas judge can temporarily block the city's ban on short-term rentals while a lawsuit challenging the regulations moves forward. We talk through the arguments in that lawsuit and what's at stake in this upcoming hearing with KERA's Dylan Duke. Plus, Texas families began receiving money from the state's new billi...

The state of Texas leads the nation in food insecurity, with more than 6 million residents facing hunger. More than 20 percent of those people live in North Texas. This week, we're taking a closer look at how food insecurity and the ongoing affordability crisis are impacting some of our most vulnerable populations. Today, we're looking at how Meals on Wheels continues to serve homebound North Texa...

The North American Cryptid Museum allows visitors to (safely) encounter creatures like Bigfoot, Mothman and swamp beasts —  each crafted exactly as eyewitnesses described them. Immersive sets, chilling details and stories drawn from real encounters create a one-of-a-kind journey through America’s strangest myths and mysteries. We spoke with the owner, Allen Hopps, about what it takes to run a cryp...

The Cowboys beat up on their biggest rival, the Philadelphia Eagles, last night on Monday Night Football. Our executive producer and resident Cowboys watcher Stephen Becker details what happened during the game. Also, If you're making Halloween plans, but bar hopping and parties aren't really your scene, may we suggest checking out some spooky art featured in galleries and museums across North Tex...

Tarrant County saw hours-long lines at some polling locations last week, which some critics said was due to the commissioners cutting the number of polling places. Janet Mattern is the president of the Tarrant County League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan group that works to expand voter access. She joins us for her perspective on how early voting is going and how it can be improved. Plus, the owne...

The state of Texas leads the nation in food insecurity, with more than 6 million residents facing hunger. More than 20 percent of those residents live in North Texas. Shannon Miller is the intake and client navigation director for The Senior Source, a nonprofit serving older adults in North Texas. She joins us to talk about how seniors are navigating this difficult time. 

The second week of early voting is underway, but before the polls officially opened, nearly 2 million voters across the state landed on the suspense list. KERA's Marcheta Fornoff explains what the voter suspense list is and how she ended up on it herself. Plus, if you haven’t done so already, local doctors are recommending getting your flu shot ASAP. Dr. Jeremy Brown is a family medicine doctor wi...

It's time to talk food, and food writer and freelance journalist Greg Castillo is always unearthing hidden treasures in North Texas. He recently told the story of Luna Tortilla Factory, founded more than a hundred years ago and still in the family, and joins us to talk about the restaurant's history. Plus, host Krys Boyd and senior producer Paige Phelps walk us through the week ahead on Think.

One of the most consequential statewide races is for Lieutenant Governor. A West Austin Democrat is running a low-profile campaign against one of the highest-profile Republicans on the ballot this fall. KUT’s Andrew Weber and the Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey profile the candidates.

Miranda, Ron and Bekah breakdown the week's top stories. Also, if you see a stray cat with a clipped ear, that probably means someone trapped it and got it neutered. There are legions of volunteers in North Texas who devote themselves to getting strays vaccinated and sterilized. KERA's Andy Lusk checked in with one woman trying to keep street cats healthy in her Haltom City backyard.

One of Fort Worth's premier arts festivals, ArtsGoggle, is taking over the Near Southside on Saturday. It's your annual chance to shop from local artists and listen to live music across 21 blocks of Magnolia Avenue. But the future of Artsgoggle is uncertain. Our partners at the Fort Worth Report broke the news that Artsgoggle is going on pause starting next year, due to major construction on Magno...

Our friends at KXT join us to talk about North Texas musician Ben C. Jones and his newest music. Also, when we visited the North American Cryptid Museum in Plano earlier this month, we learned about a whole slew of creatures that could be lurking in the shadows. The museum's creative director, Allen Hopps, gave us a brief lesson on Texas cryptids. Plus, Miranda and Ron talk about what they learned...

Denton is the Halloween capitol of Texas, famous for coffin races, its Día de los Muertos festival and, of course, the Great Pumpkin in front of City Hall. That acclaim for all things spooky started 17 years ago with Cirque du Horror, a variety show under a circus tent pitched just two blocks from Denton’s town square. KERA's Alexsis Jones and Therese Powell sat down with David J. Pierce, the crea...

Miranda and Ron breakdown the day's top stories. Plus, the State Fair of Texas is a crossroads of America that moves so fast it's sometimes hard to take it all in -- unless you're a still photographer. Carol Vig was drawn to photography as a little girl, a perfect artform to express her passion for people. And for years, the State Fair of Texas has been one of her favorite place to point, shoot an...

The 2026 State Fair of Texas has come to an end. Senior VP of Public Relations for the State Fair Karissa Condoinis joins us with a recap of this years fair, which drew 2.1 million visitors.

You may remember the redistricting battles that were fought in the Texas legislature. Now that the midterms have arrived, we wanted to know how that controversial mid-decade redistricting is shaping North Texas elections. To help us break this down, KERA breaking news reporter Dylan Duke joins us. Also, Texas Senate District 9 covers parts of Fort Worth, Keller, North Richland Hills, Hurst, Southl...

A new traveling exhibition called Pulitzer on the Road opens this Saturday at the downtown Dallas Public Library. Dallas is among the first stops on this national tour that will visit 20 public libraries across the country. The exhibition is free and open to the public, featuring interactive displays, iconic photographs, and works that have helped shape our understanding of the world. We spoke wit...

The Dallas Mavericks tip off the new season tonight against the Rockets in Houston. It’s been a busy offseason for the team, and so to bring us up to speed, we’ve invited on Mark Followill, the longtime television voice of the Mavericks. And what will it take to get students to go to a UNT football game? As the Denton Record Chronicle's Brett Vito reports, it's a promise to cancel class if enough...

The Texas Agriculture Commissioner has a wide range of responsibilities, including supporting the state’s farmers and ranchers, regulating scales at the grocery store and administering public school lunch programs. For the first time in over a decade, Texans will be electing a new person for the role. The Texas Standard’s Michael Marks has details. Also, The Dallas Morning News has a new investiga...

July 4, 2025. A protest, the shooting of a police officer, and a case the government cites as an example of a growing domestic terrorism threat: “Antifa.” Over the next year, 22 people would be arrested for the nonfatal shooting of an Alvarado police officer outside the Prairieland ICE Detention Center. It’s become one of the most controversial cases in North Texas history. But what really happene...

From the contentious race for our U.S. Senate seat to the Governor's contest and more, we are delving into some of the top races in Texas: Who represents the state in the U.S. Senate, who leads the state government, and who oversees Texas law enforcement. To help us dig into what's shaping these elections, we're joined by the Texas Newsroom's politics reporter Blaise Gainey and political commentat...