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On today's show: Mexican authorities have confirmed at least one of the people injured in yesterday's shooting at the Dallas ICE Field Office is a Mexican citizen, a Local Independent Comic Expo in Denton and a traveling circus coming to Dallas. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your a...

On today's show: Four Dallas City Council members are accused of violating the Texas Open Meetings Act, a disconnected phone in Arlington may help people facing loss and a new play called Home. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr.  Music: Awakening by Ikoliks  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: A city council member in Princeton is facing criticism over what she says is a push for transparency, Dallas County Judge Vonda Bailey is facing accusations of contributing to court case backups, and the Denton Comic Art Expo. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks  Learn about your ad...

On today's show:  Thousands gathered in downtown Fort Worth Saturday to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, what you need to know about this year’s flu vaccine and Brahms in Fort Worth. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr.  Music: Awakening by Ikoliks  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Dallas County's new approved budget is more than 828-million dollars, Collin County is growing and that means the cost to live in the region may go up and a symphonic whodunnit.  Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Dallas County Commissioners approved Parkland Health’s budget for the 2026 fiscal year, volunteers are showing up to immigration courts in Dallas to document clashes between immigration officials and migrants, and Addison's Oktoberfest. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Some Texas teachers are facing backlash over online comments made after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, what you need to know about “tech-neck”, and the 50th anniversary of Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your...

On today's show: The state Legislature has formed new House and Senate committees focused on freedom of speech on Texas college campuses, the crafting group benefitting Arlington animal shelter and The Wiz at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choice...

On today's show: Church defacing ruled not a hate crime, a food critic's search for North Texas' best bánh mì and Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the Dallas Arboretum. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

 On today's show: Dallas County's new election admin, North Texas loves Labubus and the 39th Annual GrapeFest. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr.  Music: Awakening by Ikoliks  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Church defacing leads to hate crime accusations, The Texas Funeral Service Commission under fire and the Finding Joy exhibit in Plano. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: New report addresses for Dallas' heat islands, Ukrainians celebrate independence and Book Art exhibition. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr.  Music: Awakening by Ikoliks  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: A North Texas congresswoman  is calling for due process for migrants being held in a northwest Texas immigration detention facility, a look into social apnea, and author Rachel Harrison is coming to Dallas. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.pr...

On today's show: The bill expected to do away with STAAR test, we look at why is beef so expensive right now, and a writer's workshop at Dallas Contemporary. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Displaced tenants in Fort Worth secure protections for their belongings, an unintended consequence of Senate Bill 20 and Irving Chorale rehearsal season. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Bill would punish future quorum breaks, Collin County's redistricting battle and "The 39 Steps" on stage. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Judge to decide whether Bitcoin mine gets additional power source, redistricting means big changes for Tarrant County and rooftop screening of Scary Movie. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Dallas County with the CDC for Project Healthy, an Oak Cliff couple's sneaker collection and Labor Day with Community Beer Co. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr.  Music: Awakening by Ikoliks  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: The initial report of the DART train fire, the House Bill addressing the mental health of first responders and the Rooted Visions exhibit. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr.  Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: The bill working to get more doctors to rural communities, recommendations to lower blood pressure and "The Fire This Time" at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Lawmakers update bill that addresses erasing criminal charges, officials make flood plan for Trinity River and The Soil Box exhibit. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Dallas police chief clarifies the department's relationship with ICE, the students and parents affected by SB-12's ban on LGBTQ+ clubs and art exhibits at Dallas College  Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Fort Worth names new police chief, how one resident witnessed Bedford's transformation and the McKinney Literary Fest. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Dallas Library set to close branches amid budget shortfall, judge temporarily halts Ten Commandments mandate in classrooms and a show where throwing popcorn is encouraged. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Music: Awakening by Ikoliks  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

On today's show: Fort Worth advocacy groups support lawmaker's protest, The Deep Ellum bar accused of over-serving guests and Ear Hustle Live Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr.  Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices