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KERA News @keranews.org · 6h

Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal and had two assists and the Dallas Stars won in coach Glen Gulutzan’s return, overcoming Kyle Connor’s hat trick to hold off the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.

Stars overcome hold off Winnipeg Jets 5-4 in Gulutzan's return

Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal and had two assists and the Dallas Stars won in coach Glen Gulutzan’s return, overcoming Kyle Connor’s hat trick to hold off the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Thursday...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 8h

The $60M Legacy Elementary, which honors the Robb Elementary mass shooting victims, opens later in October.

Fort Worth’s generosity helps Uvalde open new elementary school

The $60M Legacy Elementary, which honors the Robb Elementary mass shooting victims, opens later in October.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 10h

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports. The situation may well get worse if the shutdown continues.

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports. The situation may well...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 12h

The Texas GOP will vote Saturday to possibly bar some state legislators from running in the 2026 primary, despite repeated Texas Supreme Court rulings saying they cannot.

How the Texas GOP’s bid to block lawmakers from the ballot defies a century of court precedent

The Texas GOP will vote Saturday to possibly bar some state legislators from running in the 2026 primary, despite repeated Texas Supreme Court rulings saying they cannot.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 14h

The city of Dallas is looking for ways to breathe life back into Fair Park after canceling its contract with Fair Park First and Oak View Group.

Fair Park's back under city control — and Dallas wants to make it profitable

The city of Dallas is looking for ways to breathe life back into Fair Park after canceling its contract with Fair Park First and Oak View Group.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 17h

Arkell Ross, 20, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with murder, court records show.

Fort Worth police arrest man for his alleged involvement in nightclub shooting

Arkell Ross, 20, was arrested Wednesday night and charged with murder, court records show.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

The deployment will entail 200 soldiers from the Texas National Guard and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard, according to the military.

Protesters hit the streets as Texas National Guard expected to be deployed in Chicago area

The deployment will entail 200 soldiers from the Texas National Guard and 300 soldiers from the Illinois National Guard, according to the military.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton in statistical dead heat in GOP primary for U.S. Senate, poll finds:

John Cornyn, Ken Paxton in statistical dead heat in GOP primary for U.S. Senate, poll finds

The latest survey from the University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs shows Houston-area Congressman Wesley Hunt in third place behind Cornyn and Paxton. It also shows Dallas-area Congresswoman...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

The order appears to target rainbow crosswalks specifically, in cities like Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, which have installed them in recent years.

Gov. Abbott threatens to withhold funding over rainbow crosswalks, other ‘political’ road markings

The order appears to target rainbow crosswalks specifically, in cities like Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and Houston, which have installed them in recent years.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Sneaky Pete’s was a waterfront bar, restaurant and event venue along the south shoreline of Lewisville Lake. Its last day in business was Sept. 28.

An iconic Lewisville Lake waterfront venue closed in September. A new entertainment area is on the way

Sneaky Pete’s was a waterfront bar, restaurant and event venue along the south shoreline of Lewisville Lake. Its last day in business was Sept. 28.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has blocked the execution of Robert Roberson a week before it was scheduled to occur. kerane.ws/4o4mCh6

Robert Roberson granted stay of execution

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has blocked the execution of Robert Roberson a week before it was scheduled to occur.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Rezoning south Fort Worth neighborhoods would stop dense multifamily developments from encroaching on the Rosemont area.

Fort Worth rezoning of 386 acres aims to stop ‘stealth dorms’ near TCU

Rezoning south Fort Worth neighborhoods would stop dense multifamily developments from encroaching on the Rosemont area.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Texas' new congressional map is in federal court. Meet the case's lone citizen spectator:

Texas' new congressional map is in federal court. Meet the case's lone citizen spectator

Nacar Devine has been showing up to federal court in El Paso every day since last week, when a panel of three federal judges began hearing arguments around a lawsuit attempting to block the state's controversial...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

A gift from “proud members of the TCU community” will cover spring semester tuition for 2026 medical school grads of the Fort Worth college.

Anonymous family donates $1.8M to cover tuition for fourth-year TCU medical students

A gift from “proud members of the TCU community” will cover spring semester tuition for 2026 medical school grads of the Fort Worth college.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

The Mean Green are on a tear after winning their first five games of a season for the first time since 1959. They’ve knocked off Army, the defending American Conference champion, and blew out Washington State along the way.

Could UNT actually make a run at the College Football Playoff?

The Mean Green are on a tear after winning their first five games of a season for the first time since 1959. They’ve knocked off Army, the defending American Conference champion, and blew out Washington...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Behavioral health specialists on the city's Community Assistance Response and Engagement, or CARE, team will serve as co-responders to mental health-related 911 calls.

DeSoto to launch new emergency response model that prioritizes mental health

Behavioral health specialists on the city's Community Assistance Response and Engagement, or CARE, team will serve as co-responders to mental health-related 911 calls.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

A vacant Dallas hospital that was supposed to provide wrap around services for people experiencing homelessness was recently listed for sale.

City of Dallas puts vacant hospital purchased to expand homeless services on market

A vacant Dallas hospital that was supposed to provide wrap around services for people experiencing homelessness was recently listed for sale.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

Irving residents opposed an Oncor tower 300 feet from their neighborhood. But the city of Dallas had the final say because the property was in its jurisdiction.

Dallas approves 200-foot Oncor tower — despite pushback from Irving residents

Irving residents opposed an Oncor tower 300 feet from their neighborhood. But the city of Dallas had the final say because the property was in its jurisdiction.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

Residents and city officials say the new development will provide affordable housing and access to public transit in Dallas' Pleasant Grove neighborhood.

Mixed-income housing complex in Pleasant Grove aims to spur growth in southeast Dallas

Residents and city officials say the new development will provide affordable housing and access to public transit in Dallas' Pleasant Grove neighborhood.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

Dallas County is expanding its Overdose Response Team to five cities, aiming to reduce fentanyl-related deaths through onsite care and recovery support

Dallas County expands overdose prevention efforts to provide resources, Narcan to 5 new cities

Dallas County is expanding its Overdose Response Team to five cities, aiming to reduce fentanyl-related deaths through onsite care and recovery support

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

The announcement of more arrests in the case championed by Paxton comes a month after Maria Rojas, a Houston-area midwife who operated the clinics, was indicted on 15 felony charges stemming from allegations that she performed illegal abortions at the Waller County clinics.

8 people allegedly affiliated with Houston woman in illegal abortion case indicted, Paxton says

The announcement of more arrests in the case championed by Paxton comes a month after Maria Rojas, a Houston-area midwife who operated the clinics, was indicted on 15 felony charges stemming from allegations...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

A post from “Libs of TikTok” on X has been viewed more than three million times and shared by thousands of users. Governor Greg Abbott ordered TxDOT to ensure cities and counties comply with federal guidelines.

Conservative leaders call for removal of Montrose rainbow crosswalks, days after they were reinstated

A post from “Libs of TikTok” on X has been viewed more than three million times and shared by thousands of users. Governor Greg Abbott ordered TxDOT to ensure cities and counties comply with federal...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

Tobacco or no? VELO seller challenges Texas taxes on its products at state Supreme Court:

Tobacco or no? VELO seller challenges Texas taxes on its products at state Supreme Court

RJR Vapor told Texas Supreme Court justices Wednesday that while its nicotine pouches and lozenges are derived from tobacco, they're not tobacco products and shouldn't be taxed as such. The state comptroller...

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

Former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales' trial—connected to the Uvalde Robb Elementary School shooting—is moved to Nueces County and is set to begin on Jan. 5, 2026.

Uvalde school shooting trial moved to Corpus Christi

Former Uvalde CISD police officer Adrian Gonzales' trial—connected to the Uvalde Robb Elementary School shooting—is moved to Nueces County and is set to begin on Jan. 5, 2026.

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

The 21-year-old spoke at Birchman Baptist Church to share her experience as a teenager who identified as a transgender male but now identifies as a woman.

Fort Worth church hosts ‘detransitioned’ activist Chloe Cole after TCU event controversy

The 21-year-old spoke at Birchman Baptist Church to share her experience as a teenager who identified as a transgender male but now identifies as a woman.

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