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The Denton Record-Chronicle's John Fields joins us for updates on the PGA tour, the Dallas Cowboys, the Dallas Wings and more. Also, Plano residents grilled city council members about a proposed new arena for the Dallas Stars at a town hall meeting this week, but they didn't get many answers. KERA's Collin County reporter Caroline Love was at that meeting and joins us to discuss.

Mid-cities reporter Andy Lusk sits down with Irving mayor Albert Zapanta to talk about the most pressing issues facing the city right now.

A Dallas judge is deciding who gets custody of a newborn with a heart defect: his surrogate or his genetic parents. The two women at the center of the case testified in court yesterday. KERA's law and justice reporter Toluwani Osibamowo was there and tells us what happened. Also, Amtrak's Heartland Flyer, the line that runs between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City, is here to stay. Republican State Se...

Singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist Dolly Parton died Wednesday. Music critic Thor Christensen joined us to discuss her life and legacy. 

Ron and Miranda break down the day's top headlines. Also, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says frustration among rural Republicans over data centers, transmission lines and other state policies has grown so intense that he and some other GOP voters may refuse to vote for some Republican candidates in the November election. Plus, the Dallas Asian American Film Festival is making its debut...

Brooke Scholl is a host with our sister station WRR, and she's also a cellist who performs with the Plano Symphony Orchestra. Last week, she joined the group at the Meyerson Symphony Center to record the Plano Symphony's first album and tells us about the experience. 

A case with North Texas ties has raised questions about both abortion and surrogacy in three states with very different laws. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo previews the case. Plus, at a state House committee hearing yesterday, the Texas Water Development Board presented the state's water plan, which does not include projections for water usage from data centers. Houston Public Media's Natalie Weber at...

Kids are back to school, and as that first day excitement fades and schedules become routine, parents and teachers may begin noticing early signs that a student is struggling. Clinical psychologist Dr. Summer Rose talks about what parents and teachers should be watching for and why responding early can make such a difference. 

Julia and Ron break down the day's top headlines. Plus, the 110-year-old Highland Park United Methodist Church is being sued by the United Methodist Church’s Horizon Texas Conference. D Magazine's Bethany Erickson helps us parse through the details. 

An archeologist says early construction activities to build a border wall in the Big Bend region have already damaged a notorious historic massacre site in Presidio County. Marfa Public Radio’s Zoe Kurland reports. Plus, once the heat finally lightens up, it'll be time to get outside again. And if you're up for driving a few hours, Arkansas offers spectacular hikes through the Ouachita National Fo...

The Texas Juvenile Justice System was on lockdown for several days last week after an "exceptionally brutal" assault on a correctional officer and another at a halfway house. As of Friday, it still wasn't clear when restrictions on visitation and movement throughout the facilities would end. Law and Justice Reporter Toluwani Osibamowo joins us to explain. Also, as kids head back to school there is...

On Saturday, the Fort Worth Community Land Trust is hosting a free Homebuyer Fair in cooperation with the City of Fort Worth and the Rosemont Neighborhood Association. Becky Bass with FWCLT explains how this system of home ownership works.

A recent CDC report found cases of high blood pressure in pregnant women rose 73 percent nationally between 2016 to 2024. High blood pressure is associated with serious complications for both mother and baby. But the CDC report does not specify a cause. KERA’s Sam Baker talked about the report with Dr. Marc Wilson, an OBGYN at Texas Health Denton, who had some thoughts of his own about possible ca...

D Magazine dining critic Brian Reinhard talks about the best breweries in North Texas. Also, what's coming up this week on Think? Krys Boyd joins NTX Now to preview the lineup.

Managing Editor Paul DeBenedetto breaks down the latest in the Karmelo Anthony hearings this week. Also, Tarrant County Accountability Reporter Penelope River explains how a Texas appeals court has ruled that a sexual assault survivor's lawsuit against Gateway Church must be dismissed.

It's been a month since measurable rain has fallen on North Texas. The general manager of the North Texas Municipal Water District talks about how that's affected the water supply and lake levels.

World renowned storm chaser Reed Timmer is bringing two decades of extreme weather to the big screen in a new documentary called "Never Stop Chasing." The film follows Timmer through some of the most powerful and deadly storms of his career, including the record setting 2013 El Reno tornado in Oklahoma. The film also explores Timmer’s personal losses and the relentless obsession that keeps him cha...

Ron and Miranda share their favorite stories from the week, what they learned and what they're excited about next week. 

Ron and Miranda talk through the latest information from this week's Karmelo Anthony hearings. Also, the Dallas Public Library system is facing a $3.3 million budget cut. And while it won't close any branches, 35 people will be laid off, and library hours will be cut. Dallas Public Library director Manya Shorr and assistant director Melissa Dease join us to talk about the library's future.

WFAA meteorologist Jesse Hawila talks about our current triple-digit trend and how weather data is tracked. 

Ron and Miranda break down the latest headlines. Also, the federal government is considering giving states more power over Head Start. KERA's Sujata Dand explores why childcare providers in Texas worry that will lower standards. 

John Fields of the Denton Record-Chronicle updates us on the Wings' playoff push, a future hall-of-famer headed to the Cowboys and Dallas golfer Scottie Scheffler's strong end to the season. And as people are increasingly seeking community, North Texans are finding a home base with adult recreational leagues. We talked about the trend with Alyssa Fields of the Dallas Observer.

WRR's music director Emilio Alvarez spoke with the deans at three North Texas music schools: SMU, UNT and TCU, to learn more about how their music programs support their students -- and how they're embracing ever-changing technology. Also, for 49 years, David Card ran a club that gave Townes Van Zandt, The Chicks and Maren Morris a chance. It's called Poor David's Pub, and it's one of the longest-...

Miranda and Ron break down the days top headlines. Also, we speak with Daniella Smith, a professor at the University of North Texas and director of its Information Science Ph. D. program, to walk us through what libraries are going through these days.

The Dallas Zoo is expanding its conservation efforts with a new Safari Trail, the first phase of which is getting underway this fall. Stephanie Allard, Chief Mission Officer at the Dallas Zoo, joined us to talk about how these new habitats will better serve the animals.