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On today's show: Denton ISD denies use of Bible-infused curriculum, Arlington's dream for flying taxis and the Shed Some Light exhibition. 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: Texas' new vehicle inspection rules, DFW's picks for best films of the year and events to celebrate the holiday season. 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. The Wake Up with KERA News podcast will be on break for the holidays and will return in the new y...

On today's show: Fort Worth police officer fired, where to see lights this holiday season and the Tianyu Lights Festival. 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: Texas school districts asked to return federal funding, The music program teaching young people life skills and holidays at the Gaylord Texan. 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...

On today's show: Robert Roberson to testify, how the U.S. and South Korea care for their veterans and A Charlie Brown Christmas. 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: Prism Health becomes more accessible, tensions rise in search for Dallas city manager and holiday fun in downtown Dallas. 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: Dallas council members call special meeting concerning city manager, how loneliness leads to dementia in the elderly and a Pride and Prejudice holiday story. 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: d...

On today's show: Bonton neighborhood to get new health resources, this weekend in sports and the BMW marathon. 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: The Dallas City Council voted on Wednesday to cut funding to Dallas Black Dance Theatre, free food rescue app in North Texas is helping people in need get groceries, and a controversial night of Basketball in Houston.  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...

On today's show: A new park in Glenn Heights, holiday events adults can enjoy across DFW and the Mavs lose in the NBA Cup. 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:  Privacy concerns over food delivery robots set to used in Dallas, a tense runoff election in the fast growing city of Princeton, and the Mavs in the NBA Cup playoff. 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 c...

On today's show : The Lewisville school board tonight is expected to decide whether to close five elementary schools to save money. the poison dangers present during the holidays, and North Texas sports. 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  L...

On today's show: Southlake families are demanding the U.S. Education Department release the findings of its civil rights investigation into Carroll ISD, the farm created to treat addiction and the Dallas Holiday Parade. 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: Awakeni...

On today's show: The Texas Supreme Court to decide whether or not to charge Harris County man, Attorney General Ken Paxton sues for alleged gender-affirming care and a retelling of Langston Hughes's Black Nativity. 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...

On today's show: Officer Cooper Dawson is honored in memorial, the City of Dallas's plans for land surrounding the Trinity River and the final showdown for North Texas's best brewery. 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 c...

On today's show: Tarrant County faces more prison mistreatment trials, why vaccine hesitancy could worsen in Texas and a Mesquite Christmas celebration. 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-cho...

On today's show: Grand Prairie ISD board to meet about superintendent, a study finds overtreatment in patients with prostate cancer and an immersive holiday experience at the Galleria. 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...

On today's show: A narrow reversal of election night results, what the likely passage of Education Savings Accounts mean for Texas schools and the Nutcracker Ballet this weekend.  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 choic...

On today's show: Two Texans completed the list of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees, how Texas lawmakers put some voter’s ballot secrecy at risk, and last night's local sports outcomes. 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: Texas Board of Education passes bible-infused curriculum, understanding palliative care and ice skating to welcome the holidays. 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: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the city of Dallas, a preview of football games across North Texas this weekend, and where to get an early start on eating Thanksgiving dinner.  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 L...

On today's show: A former doctor gets maximum prison sentence, Amphibian Stage's new director on plans for the theater and how to vote for the best brewery in North Texas. 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: dove...

On today's show: Dallas city council members attempt to block marijuana proposition, an investigation into allegations against a Denton church pastor and a film screening at the Latino Cultural Center. 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  Lea...

On today's show: The Texas Senate wants to harden the state's electric grind, the possible impact of tariffs on businesses and consumers, and the Cowboys lose on Monday night.  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:...

On today's show: Grand Prairie's ISD's lawyers consider moving former superintendent's case to federal court, DACA recipients worry about Trump presidency and Monday night football. 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 cho...