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Miranda, Ron and Bekah talk through some of the top stories from this week including a proposed Tarrant County tax rate cut, a controversial surrogate baby case with local ties and an SMU PhD student who's book deal was cancelled after allegations he used A.I. 

TEXITcoin, a Texas-based blockchain digital currency, has recently run into trouble with the law. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies has the details. 

Local musician Ceci Ceci has a new single out. KXT's La Bell sits down with her to talk about recording in Mexico City and some of her favorite Latin American musicians. Also, Ron and Miranda talk through their favorite stories from the week. 

Where does all of Ken Paxton's wealth come from? Lauren McMaughy covers Texas politics for the New York Times  and she identified one unusual source of income for Paxton that raises some ethical questions. Plus, the data center industry has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Paxton's U.S. Senate campaign. The money is flowing in as the Attorney General's Office decides whether Hood County...

Texas is on track to become the biggest data center market in the country. The developments are divisive and have become a big issue in the upcoming midterm elections. Plus, the Trump administration wants to overhaul a federal homeless aid program, in a move critics say could put more than 5,000 Texans at risk for re-entering homelessness. 

Ron and Miranda break down the day's top headlines. Plus, Dallas County has finally released the autopsy report for an Afghan immigrant who died in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody in March. The medical examiner ruled that Mohammad Nzeer Paktiawal's death was the result of a severe allergic reaction that was worsened by his existing asthma. 

Joshua Henry is taking a night off of the Broadway stage to perform in concert with the Plano Symphony Orchestra, conduced by Héctor Guzmán. The show is called "Get Up, Stand Up!" Plus, even though most kids are back in school, there’s still time to squeeze in a last-minute adventure before summer is officially over. We'll explore two indoor science and nature excursions to check out. 

KERA's Penelope Rivera talks us through what happened at Fort Worth city council last night, and what we can expect from county budget talks that get underway tomorrow. 

Residents living alongside creeks in Arlington are sounding the alarm as more of their backyards disappear each time it rains. KERA's James Hartley joins us to expand on his reporting, telling us how the erosion we're seeing in Arlington could have long-term impacts to local infrastructure. 

Ron and Miranda break down the day's top headlines. Plus, the Denton Record-Chronicle's John Fields catches us up on everything happening in the world of North Texas sports. 

The Fort Worth Opera is gearing up for its new season with a lineup that includes both traditional classics and a cutting-edge contemporary comedy. Amy Bishop from our sister station WRR has a preview. Plus, an online trend is causing some young men to harm themselves in an effort to look more masculine. The phenomenon called "looksmaxxing" is part of an internet subculture known as the "manospher...

Law enforcement says Flock cameras are invaluable in solving crimes, but a lot of people see them as a government intrusion into privacy. Fernando Alfonso III, Texas editor for the New York Times, talks through his reporting on Flock cameras in North Texas. Plus, students across North Texas are heading back to class this week — but this school year begins with some significant changes and those is...

The Presbyterian Night Shelter in Fort Worth is opening a new combination coffee shop-thrift store-boutique on the city's west side to raise money for the shelter and offer employment opportunities for people working to get out of homelessness. CEO Toby Owens joins us to talk about the new boutique. 

Ron and Bekah breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, the 2nd annual North Texas Indie Bookstore Crawl is officially underway. It brings together more than 30 local, independent bookstores and the bookworms who frequent them. 

Failure is usually something we’re taught to avoid, but last weekend, an exhibition in Fort Worth brought together artists who made work inspired by failed relationships and careers, bodies and creative processes. Also, we like to showcase some of the outdoor spaces you can explore in North Texas on Tuesdays. Today, we're headed to the Lake Grapevine trails. 

School is officially back in session for students in the Fort Worth school district. It's the first year the district is operating under state control and comes after more than 1,100 teachers resigned or retired during the last school year. Also, DISD is hoping to fill more preschool classrooms. For the first time, every 3- and 4-year-old who live within the district can attend pre-school for free...

In his new book, Pulitzer-prize winning architecture critic Mark Lamster calls Dallas "Paradox City." To him, Dallas is a city that's both self-important and insecure. Lamster joins us to talk about the book and his unique perspective on Dallas. 

A new study finds teens who eat at protein-packed breakfast not only get their day off to a good start, but tend to eat better overall than teens who skip the meal. Plus, Ron and Miranda talk through the day's top headlines. 

The Soul of DFW tour aims to educate the community on the significance of Black culture through cuisine and local history. Plus, Krys Boyd tells us what's coming up this week on Think . 

In just a few weeks, the University of North Texas is launching a new degree program: a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence. It comes as universities across the country explore the new frontier of AI in higher education. Plus, why the $1 billion expansion that would've doubled the size of the Fort Worth Stockyards was canceled. Now, leaders say they're planning to build a luxury resort....

Julia and Miranda breakdown the week's top headlines. Plus, the University Interscholastic League is now adding a new layer of protection for students competing outdoors. 

Visitors come from across the country to see prehistoric prints at Dinosaur Valley State Park. Now, a new powerline proposal has locals fighting to preserve the view. 

Our friends from sister station KXT join us to talk about one of their favorite local songwriters, Matthew McNeal. Plus Miranda and Bekah share their favorite stories from the week. 

After hours of emotional public testimony, the McKinney City Council unanimously approved a site plan this week for the McKinney Islamic Association to expand its campus. KERA's Emmanuel Rivas Valenzuela joins us with the details. Plus, affordability was top of mind for both U.S. Senate candidates vying for the open Texas seat at campaign stops in North Texas this week. KERA's Caroline Love has th...

Semiconductors have become big business in Texas and the booming industry has led to an increase in workforce needs. That's where the UTD-led North Texas Semiconductor Institute comes in. We talk to two University of Texas at Dallas professors about training the next generation of technicians.