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The Archway, formerly known as SafeHaven, has been offering shelter and other critical help in to survivors of domestic violence in Tarrant County for decades. The Archway's chief philanthropy officer Jill Hassman joins us to talk about how the organization helps victims and their children get out of abusive relationships. 

Ron and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, one of the oldest buildings in Dallas, the Old Red Courthouse, is being renovated to become a fully functioning court again. There was a time when some wanted the historic building torn down, but as KERA's Pablo Arauz Peña reports, county leaders saved it in the name of preservation.

If you drive about an hour and a half north of Fort Worth on State Highway 287, you'll run into the Lyndon B. Johnson National Grassland. Creeks and streams running through the native savannah feed directly into the Trinity River Basin, which then supplies water to nearly 6-million people across North Texas, but erosion and changes to the natural landscape have impacted how water moves through and...

We are highlighting some of the most notable and competitive races here locally and across the state, as well as some of the biggest issues on North Texas voters' minds this election cycle, with Tarrant County. Residents there will decide who controls the county commissioners court. We also check the latest weather data around  El Niño and whether fall temps are here to stay with our favorite fore...

President Donald Trump has made cracking down on alleged left-wing political violence a major policy priority, with one specific group in the crosshairs: ANTIFA. On July 4th, 2025, the Trump Administration got its test case: The Prairieland 22. The demonstration-turned-shooting in Alvarado launched a domestic terrorism investigation against the people involved. A new podcast from KERA News and Nor...

Early voting in Texas starts today ahead of the November midterm elections, and as voters prepare to make their choices, KERA News is talking with people across North Texas about the issues that matter to them. Plus, nearly half of women age 40 and older have dense breast tissue, a risk factor for developing breast cancer. Breast density can also make detecting the disease difficult. In today’s Vi...

We've talked a lot about the end of an era in Plano, with the closing of The Shops at Willow Bend, but Knife Steakhouse wants North Texans to know that dinner is still being served. With a long-term lease and a belief in what Willow Bend could become, Knife Steakhouse owner and managing partner George Stergios joins us to explain how he is committed to keeping the doors open even as the landscape...

On July 4th, 2025, the shooting of a police officer at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas kicked off a string of events that would become the Trump administration's test case for prosecuting "antifa." But was it a planned, coordinated attack, like the government says? Or a peaceful noise demonstration gone wrong? Through exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting, KERA News e...

UTA lost its polling place in the ongoing battle over election location cuts in Tarrant County. Chris Moss and Dang Le of the Fort Worth Report heard from students and community members who say losing this location hurts voter access. Also, after a multi-pronged investigation, D Magazine concluded that the Michelin Guide used an AI ChatBot to write descriptions that accompany several of the Texas...

Our friends at KXT joined us to talk about the recent live session with Jess Williamson, and the Marfa resident's newest album.

The Fort Worth Garden Club turned 100 in April. What started out as a group of women who stepped up to polish the rough edges of an oil and gas town turned in to a thriving club of 675 with a large waiting list. Joy Donovan, a freelance writer, and Shelly Seymour, a member of the garden club, join us to walk through the last 100 years, and the future plans of the FW Garden Club.

A few months ago, soccer mania took over North Texas as it hosted the FIFA World Cup. This weekend Dallas will again be at the center of international attention as one of Mexico’s most popular soccer teams, Chivas Femenil, plays a friendly match against Dallas Trinity FC. KERA's Priscilla Rice reports the State Fair Clasico -- now in its second year --puts a spotlight on the popularity of women's...

In Granbury, a group of citizens are looking to recall the mayor and several council members over a controversial data center project. Breaking news reporter Emmanuel Rivas joins us to provide the latest updates. As Texas property values keep rising, lawmakers have repeatedly eased the burden on home owners by lowering property taxes. Legislators say it’s been successful – and with midterms just w...

Patients are increasingly engaging with artificial intelligence sources for health information – without physician input or guidance – leaving some physicians concerned about the quality of the information. Philip Bernard, MD, who chairs the Texas Medical Association Committee on HIT and Augmented Intelligence, joins us.

Prop A is a Dallas ballot measure that would raise property taxes to better fund homelessness services. It would cost about 60 dollars a year for the average homeowner. Yesterday, the CEO of a Dallas shelter called the Union Gospel Mission in Dallas joined us to talk about Prop A -- but some of the information he shared was not entirely correct. We wanted to clear up any confusion, so this morning...

A Dallas based productions is being called one of the 'breast' musicals of the year. Cleavage is the brainchild of north Texas plastic surgeon Dr. Ron Friedman, and opens at Theatre Three tonight after a successful first run last year.

Medicare open enrollment kicks off Thursday, and some Medicare Advantage plans will disappear, with no comparable replacement. Dan Weissman host's the podcast "An Arm and A Leg," which examines why health care is so expensive, while also providing advice and resources to folks navigating the system, and he joins us to offer some tips for seniors who may be scrambling to find new Medicare plans. Pl...

On Election Day, voters in Dallas County will be asked to decide whether to approve Proposition A. The measure would increase property taxes by $5 a month, on average, and increase funding for homelessness services by $100 million annually. For 77 years, the Union Gospel Mission in Dallas has been sheltering and serving the homeless and is among the agencies that would receive increased funding if...

Tarrant County will not have to restore the 92 polling places Republican commissioners voted to cut for the upcoming election. A group of current and former Fort Worth elected officials, including City Council member Deborah Peoples, sued. They allege the cuts were made disproportionately in Black and Latino areas. A judge yesterday denied the request to reinstate the polling places, without expla...

The Dallas Winds begin their new season with a program that offers musical flavors only the premier Texas wind band could offer. The program, called Fiesta Sinfonica, will take place Oct. 27 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Emilio Alvarez with our sister station WRR talked with Dallas Winds conductor Jerry Junkin about the performance. Plus, for over a decade, Plano artist Riley Holloway...

The North Texas Now team goes on a hunt for The State Fair of Texas' 1st place vest created by our very own Miranda! Plus, how many college students complete a degree and make a living wage? The Fort Worth Education Partnership is out with a new report looking at the college completion rate. FWEP CEO Brent Beasley joins us with the details. 

Parkland Hospital has one of the best burn units in the country. And a group of doctors from Ukraine recently made a visit to receive training on how to better care for battlefield injuries as Russia's invasion of the country stretches into its fifth year. Dr. Steven Orten is a plastic surgeon from Plano, and he joined us to talk about the ongoing training and how the collaboration is inspiring in...

Miranda and Ron breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, two Dallas restaurants kept their coveted Michelin stars, and Goldee's Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth grabbed a new one. But now Texas cities have to answer a big question: Is being part of the Michelin system worth the cost? Dallas Business Journal digital editor Alexa Reed joins us to look at the future of the Michelin Guide in Texas.

Whether you'll be trick-or-treating or attending a house party for Halloween, you're almost guaranteed to see some kind of spider or spiderweb. We wanted to learn a little bit more about these creepy critters that have become synonymous with the holiday, so we called our local bug expert, Urban Wildlife biologist Sam Keischnick, or Sam the Bug Man. Sam visited us in our studio to dispel some misco...

Data analyzed by KERA News finds that thousands of children are still paddled in Texas schools. While many states have banned corporal punishment in schools, Texas and 14 other states still allow it as a form of discipline. Dylan Duke joins us with details. Also, Texas public schools are expected to lose at least $227 million this school year thanks to the state's new voucher program. Dee Carney i...