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Miranda and Ron look at the days headlines. Plus, some of the areas hit with the worst damage from last week's floods include Zavala and Uvalde counties, where its estimated hundreds of homes were destroyed or damaged. Now, the people who live there are banding together to help each other.

Family-owned eateries often become neighborhood institutions long before the rest of us discover them. A local journalist and influencer shares why he sees every restaurant as a window into a family's history and a community's culture. Plus, we talk with KERA host Krys Boyd about what's coming up this week on "Think".

Fort Worth ISD saw a huge wave of teacher resignations after a new, state-appointed school district took the reins. Plus, cleanup efforts are underway after a second year of catastrophic flooding in South Central Texas. We discuss why these extreme rainfall events are becoming more common in Texas, how new laws helped locals react, and how residents are feeling.

As the temperature climbs, so does the cost of daily essentials. We spoke to Dr. Andrew Dressler, professor of atmospheric science at Texas A&M, about what exactly El Niño is and how it affects our wallets. 

Every Friday, we look back at some of the biggest stories from the past week. Today, we talk about Hill Country flooding, North Texas weather outlook, the DART CEO finalists' alleged history of financial mismanagement, a voter fraud case against Attorney General Ken Paxton and his promise to debate  James Talarico before November's general election. Also, we look at the preliminary economic impact...

In the 1970s and 80s, Houston judge Paul Pressler was one of the driving forces connecting the Republican party to white evangelicals. As his prominence rose, so did allegations of sexual abuse. In a recent Texas Monthly article, Robert Downen details Pressler's continued influence on some right-wing organizations, even two years after his death.

Fort Worth native Leon Bridges has dropped four new tracks from his forthcoming album, "Happiness Anytime." We chat with our friends from sister station KXT about his new music and take a listen. Plus, Ron and Miranda share their favorite stories from the week, what they learned and what they're excited about next week. 

Homelessness in the City of Denton rose nearly 300% between 2019 and 2025. We look at how local entities are responding and whether traditional approaches to reduce the amount of folks experiencing homelessness are still the best course of action.

A group of Granbury residents wants to get rid of the mayor and four city council members, and they've filed a recall petition to do so. That's in response to what they call a lack of transparency around a proposed data center development. And as voters begin evaluating Michael Hinojosa's mayoral candidacy, we take a closer look at what his years leading Dallas ISD could mean for a campaign to lea...

We'll talk about the top stories of the day, and look at how skyrocketing grocery prices are making it tough for many North Texas families to put food to the table, especially during the summer when kids are out of school.

 Spain and Argentina will face off in the 2026 World Cup Final this Sunday. We'll hear from fans who attended yesterday's FIFA Fan Fest and break down the week's sports news. And Fort Worth native Raul Rodriguez is fascinated with learning and preserving histories of the people around him, including a shrinking population of members of the Bracero program.

Researchers say increased use of driverless cars could ease congestion, improve safety and influence where we live and work. We talk to an SMU researcher for more details. 

We'll walk through the day's headlines and hear how animal lovers can help out during a busy season at area animal shelters.

After four people died in Tarrant County custody last month, concerned community members are demanding answers. We'll hear about a tense day at Tarrant County Commissioners Court, which also saw the adoption of a new body camera policy. Plus, we'll get a report from the Spain-France match Tuesday at Dallas Stadium. 

For decades, homelessness in Texas has largely been treated as a local problem. But at the Texas Capitol, state lawmakers are beginning to ask whether that fragmented approach is part of the problem. Plus, electric scooters are a cheap, eco-friendly way to zip around town -- but they can be dangerous. How cities across North Texas are trying to help people use scooters safely.

Beef prices have been on the rise as of late, as the number of cattle in the U.S. has reached its lowest point in decades. The state’s taco restaurant owners have been feeling the pinch... as are their customers. Plus we'll look ahead to the new Cliburn season.

Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa has announced he's running for Dallas mayor. Plus, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has issued its first-ever economic report just for Fort Worth and will continue to track the city independently. We'll hear from a Fed economist about the new report.

The Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge is trying to understand the local alligator population, so they're finding them, measuring them and recording the data. Miranda Suarez and Yfat Yossifor went out with them! Plus, we asked some of the very smart people who work at KERA what they are reading to give you some inspiration for your summer reading list.

We'll have more on Michael Hinojosa entering the Dallas mayor's race and the final World Cup game at Dallas Stadium. Plus, for some people, picking out an outfit is just part of getting ready, but for a group of models in Dallas, fashion is a chance to make choices, build confidence and be seen. 

An annual Muslim religious celebration at a city-owned water park in Grand Prairie turned political when Gov. Greg Abbott threatened to pull state funding. Organizers and other local leaders say the incident is one example of how Muslims in Texas are being targeted. Plus, in our regular check-in with a local business owner in North Texas, we're going to the courthouse square in Cleburne to The Pub...

Frisco is home to a flourishing community of Indian immigrants. So why are they being attacked by people who don't even live in Frisco? We'll talk with a Texas Monthly reporter about what exactly is going on.

For more than 30 years, the Inside Books Project has sent used books to people in Texas prisons. But those books are no longer welcome after a change in policy -- we'll hear why.

Today in the headlines: A possible moratorium on data centers in Denton and a fifth lawsuit is filed concerning an Oak Cliff apartment explosion in May. Plus, a physician talks about protecting yourself from the sun while also getting the benefits of sunlight. 

Senior Editor at the Dallas Observer Lauren Drewes Daniels talks to us about where these visitors are getting their brisket fix -- and how they're navigating American tipping culture.

A federal judge has ordered the state of Texas to speed up transfers between county jails and psychiatric hospitals, because people who have not been convicted of any crime can spend months or even years in jail on the waitlist for a hospital bed. We speak with attorneys from Disability Rights Texas who filed the suit. Plus: A local soccer history buff is showcasing an extensive memorabilia collec...