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KERA's managing editor Paul Debenedetto joins us to recap what happened over the course of the two-day Republican midterm convention in Dallas. Also, Sep. 11, 2026 marks 25 years since the deadliest attack on the United States in living memory. The attacks cost the lives of several people with ties to Texas, and at least one Houston firefighter helped at Ground Zero in NYC after the attacks. 

25 years ago, tragedy struck the United States. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost, history was forever changed, and the America we know now continues to be shaped by the actions of government leaders following this attack. Jeffery Engle, the David Gergen Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, joined us to discuss where the United States is at, 25 years after t...

Ron and Bekah run down the top stories this week. Plus, Cam Hazzard from Lewisville is a senior finishing up a triple major at Abilene Christian University. He's also a world champion dunker. KACU’s Josiah Wonnell talked with him about the 2026 Dunkman Championship. 

The Republican midterm convention kicked off in Dallas yesterday, with speeches from state representative Brandon Gill, Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton, and President Donald Trump. NPR's Tamara Keith & KERA's Caroline Love join us to talk through day one of the convention, and what to expect today.

According to the CDC, people experiencing homelessness are more likely to suffer from chronic illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, but getting help for those conditions is not easy when you’re also dealing with a lack of housing, money, and food. Doctors at Baylor University Medical Center have joined other physicians around the country to bring medical treatment directly to the forests and...

The ongoing debate over data center development in Texas could be a decisive factor in the upcoming governor’s race between Republican incumbent Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa. Some rural Texas voters who have voted Republican in the past are now “breaking rank” from the GOP because of the party’s response to rapid data center growth. KERA’s Pablo Arauz Peña lays out the issue for us. Plus...

Tomorrow marks 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York City. An acclaimed musician will commemorate that day in Coppell this weekend through a live story, music, and theatre performance featuring a FDNY firefighter and army combat veteran.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has a new creative director -- a familiar name to fans of the DSO. Enrico Lopez-Yanez is also the principal conductor of pops and specials. Emilio Alvarez with our sister station WRR sat down with Lopez-Yanez to learn more about him and what's in store for the current season. Plus, 2026 has not been the year of the restaurant. The industry is facing rising real estate...

Ron and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, COVID-19 infections and emergency room visits are on the rise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas is one of 47 states where COVID infections are growing. Dr. Trish Perl is a professor in the department of internal medicine at UT-Southwestern Medical Center who specializes in infectious diseases. She recently t...

If you go back 50 or 60 years, Texas was the wild west when it came to government officials working closed door backroom deals, which often included payoffs. Then a public outcry led to the Texas Public Information Act. The law guarantees citizens the right to request and read government records, ranging from investigation reports to e-mails between politicians. But as journalist Nicholas Gutterid...

The GOP's first-ever midterm convention gets underway in Dallas today. To many, the RNC choosing Texas for this convention makes sense. We’re home to one of the year’s most-watched U.S. Senate races. And, arguably as important, Texas is a top source for GOP campaign cash. The Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey reports on what makes the state such a Republican fundraising powerhouse, and what motivates...

Republicans are gathering in Dallas tomorrow to hear from an influential and polarizing national leader -- and it’s not the first time that’s happened. But the city, and the political landscape, have changed. Executive editor Ed Timms and Collin County reporter Caroline Love join us for a conversation about the RNC coming to Dallas this week and a look back at the 1984 GOP convention.

Foreclosure starts in North Texas are outpacing the nation, but the headline doesn't tell the whole story.  Our housing market is stronger than you would think according to a real estate expert who puts the numbers into perspective. 

The Fourteenth Amendment grants U.S. citizenship to virtually anyone born in the United States, regardless of the legal status of the parents. The Supreme Court confirmed that earlier this year, striking down an effort by President Trump to limit birthright citizenship by executive order. Now, Trump and Texas Republican leaders are targeting businesses that they say encourage people to come to the...

The eastern monarch butterfly is flying south, through the central U.S., to spend the winter in Mexico. A decade ago, a federal task force laid out a plan to help monarchs along their journey by returning roadsides to native habitat. Harvest Public Media’s Rachel Cramer explores what happened to the “Monarch Highway.” Also, 60 years ago today "Star Trek" aired for the first time. North Texas fans...

According to a report this spring, North Texas is the No. 1 primary data center market in the world. These are large facilities that house the servers needed to power artificial intelligence. KERA's growth and infrastructure reporter Pablo Arauz Peña teamed up with our partners at the Fort Worth Report and the Denton Record-Chronicle to create a comprehensive map of the data centers in a city near...

Ron, Miranda and Bekah break down the week's top headlines.

The city of Dallas budget deficit has forced the Dallas Public Library system to make some difficult choices about the programs it offers. Adult learning programs, including classes that teach English as a second language, are on the chopping block. For volunteer English teacher Kathy Wooten, the loss hits especially hard. She joined us to talk about why the library should keep these classes. Also...

Inflation continues to rise above the federal reserve's 2% target. The Iran War, tariffs, a trade war with Canada are just a few things driving up the cost of gas, groceries, and other daily essentials. We talked to Gbenga Ajilore Chief Economist at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities about what's fueling inflation and what could be done to combat it. Plus, Ron moderated a panel in July abo...

The Northern District of Texas has long been a destination for conservative interest groups to file cases. Increasingly, the Justice Department is following suit. That has given one judge in particular a lot of influence over huge federal policy decisions. Reporter Mattathias Schwartz examined Reed O'Connor's court for The New York Times.

Miranda and Ron break down the day's top headlines. Plus, North Texas aviation pioneer Wally Funk notched a final career milestone when she went to space at 82 years old. It was the capstone to a lifetime of achievements. Funk died this summer and KERA's Andy Lusk learned more about her from loved ones at her celebration of life this week. 

If you want to insult someone, tell them their contributions to a conversation or a project are frivolous — silly or meaningless. Jehanne Dubrow is a poet, essayist, and professor of creative writing at the University of North Texas. She explores this concept in her new book, "Frivolity: A Defense." Plus, you don't have to break the bank to see a professional soccer match in North Texas. The women...

 Tuesday evening, the Dallas Police Department announced it would stop using 321 cameras, a decision made after state funding for the Flock program was halted by Gov. Abbott. KERA city hall reporter Megan Cardona joins us to break it all down. And in Wylie, a citizen-led campaign to end the city's contract with Flock turned out to be successful. Austin Gregory, who founded DeFlock Wylie, joins us...

Next week's Republican midterm convention in Dallas takes place in the same city that helped give rise to the Bush political dynasty. George W. Bush and his family still live here in Preston Hollow. Still, as KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports, many policies championed by George Bush Sr. and George W. Bush are noticeably absent from today's GOP. Plus, Eugene Daniels is a Texas native, former White House C...

Ramped up immigration and deportation enforcement efforts by the Trump administration have changed life for Latinos in North Texas, with some worrying they may be targeted, even if they are U.S. citizens. Some have begun changing their regular behaviors to avoid any potential run-ins with ICE. Plus, Miranda and Ron breakdown the day's top headlines.