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On today's show: A halt on building EV charging stations, understanding development in one of Fort Worth's most prominent neighborhoods and an art exhibition to celebrate Black history. 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: Attorney General Paxton probes North Texas school districts regarding HB25, a conversation with Raven Chacon on his process and Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. 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: Keller ISD students have organized a walk-out this morning, what makes SwapCon so special, and Super Bowl LIX watch parties. 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: Advocates want to do away with city's parking mandates, the road ahead for Dallas' new city manager and a deal on a sweet treat for National Frozen Yogurt Day. 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: Richardson to support DART funding, what we know about Trump's plan for troops at the border and dance along to "& Juliet" at Fair Park Music Hall. 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: Arlington prepares for a budget shortfall, a look at the State of the State address and the Jambaloo Music Festival. 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 searches for new police chief, Scientists consider cancer labels on alcohol and a major NBA trade shocks North Texas. 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: North Texas Grammy nominees, Dallas Contemporary's new program supports graduate-level art students and Lunar New Year in Southlake. 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: Reading skills stagnate for some Dallas students, Debate over DART funding reaches tipping point and an art exhibition explores social visibility. 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: Parents fear ICE raids in schools, how the threat of mass deportation is affecting businesses and celebrating the Lunar New Year. 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: U.S. troops deployed across the border, what mass deportations mean for America's farms and a retrospective in photographs. 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: ICE makes arrests in North Texas, a rise in flu cases and a K-Pop concert. 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: North Texans are up for Oscars, A local artist uses her work to highlight climate change and the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. 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 has a new City Manager, Texas's gun law enforcement leaves domestic violence survivors in danger and the Denton Black Film Festival. 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: Immigration advocates encourage TPS and DACA application, reactions to Trump's plans to secure the border and cooking classes with Central  Market. 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 Fort Worth Mayor calls for an election to resolve the controversial proposal to split Keller ISD, talking to members of the inaugural ensemble “The President’s Own.”, and sweet movie screening.   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/...

On today's show: Grand Prairie's police chief attempts to ease mass deptortation concerns, historically marginalized communities find healing after a taxing election cycle and Texas Rangers celebrate Fan Fest. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia, and produced and edited by Shardae White and Bekah Morr. Wake Up with KERA News will be take a break on Monday, January 20 in observance of...

On today's show: The state's highest court will decide on a disagreement from SMU and UMC, A Fort Worth art museum has exhibition investigated and a night of jazz music. 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 Texas House chooses its new Speaker, a woman's body donated to UNT's medical school without family's permission and a classic movie showing with a live organist. 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 Dallas Cowboys fire their head coach, what to expect as the Texas Legislature reconvenes today, and a Tony award winning musical makes its way to DFW. Subscribe to the Wake Up with KERA News newsletter here . 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: dov...

  On today's show:  The Chief Deputy of the Dallas County jail left to help Tarrant County’s jail, how at home tests for cancer compare to in-person ones, and a new retrospective titled Video Y'all. Subscribe to the Wake Up with KERA News newsletter here . 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...

On today's show: Tarrant County jail has a new chief, Syrians in North Texas consider visiting home and the Cotton Bowl Classic is tonight. Subscribe to the Wake Up with KERA News newsletter here . 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 national day of mourning for Pres. Jimmy Carter, A new DFW boba shop is helping Gen Z find community and get cozy being snowed in with KERA. 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 anniversary of Fort Worth hotel  explosion, classic films highlighting West Texas and Battle Royale at Alamo Drafthouse. Subscribe to the Wake Up with KERA News newsletter here . 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: Gov. Abbott's pick for chief justice of Texas Supreme Court, the push for Texas to expand Medicaid coverage and an exhibition exploring traditional printmaking. Subscribe to the Wake Up with KERA News newsletter here . 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...