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North Texans' reactions to the U.S. attack in Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolas Maduro are mixed — relief, hope and some anger.
North Texas reaction to Venezuela attack: relief and anger
North Texans' reactions to the U.S. attack in Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolas Maduro are mixed — relief, hope and some anger.
kerane.ws
January 3, 2026 at 11:00 PM
North Texans' reactions to the U.S. attack in Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolas Maduro are mixed — relief, hope and some anger.
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. kerane.ws/3La57yn
'We are going to run the country,' Trump says after strike on Venezuela
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
kerane.ws
January 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. kerane.ws/3La57yn
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" against Maduro, his wife and other defendants. kerane.ws/4sklPvL
What are the charges against Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro?
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" against Maduro, his wife and other defendants.
kerane.ws
January 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
The U.S. Justice Department has unsealed a new indictment alleging "drug trafficking and narco-terrorism conspiracies" against Maduro, his wife and other defendants. kerane.ws/4sklPvL
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. kerane.ws/4spJlXU
U.S. hit Venezuela with 'large-scale strike,' captured Nicolás Maduro, Trump says
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
kerane.ws
January 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
President Trump claimed overnight that the United States carried out airstrikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro. kerane.ws/4spJlXU
Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.
Why do so many people ring in the new year on Jan. 1?
Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.
According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Jeffery Lee Lawson claims he suffered from “burning lungs, shortness of breath, pain in his throat, nausea, dizziness and skin irritation” as a result of the chemical leak.
Lawsuit claims worker suffered 'chemical exposure' from sulfuric acid leak in Houston Ship Channel
According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Jeffery Lee Lawson claims he suffered from “burning lungs, shortness of breath, pain in his throat, nausea, dizziness and skin irritation” as a result of...
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Jeffery Lee Lawson claims he suffered from “burning lungs, shortness of breath, pain in his throat, nausea, dizziness and skin irritation” as a result of the chemical leak.
Ascension Texas and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas faced an end-of-year deadline to agree on a contract or risk some patients losing in-network care at Ascension facilities, including many in the Austin area. kerane.ws/4qEJup4
Ascension, Blue Cross reach last-minute deal on in-network care in Texas
Ascension Texas and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas faced an end-of-year deadline to agree on a contract or risk some patients losing in-network care at Ascension facilities, including many in the...
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Ascension Texas and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas faced an end-of-year deadline to agree on a contract or risk some patients losing in-network care at Ascension facilities, including many in the Austin area. kerane.ws/4qEJup4
Officials stated on Wednesday the Dallas Police Department is investigating but will not release the body cam footage of the death of a man who reportedly experienced a medical emergency while in police custody.
Dallas Police will not release body cam footage after man dies in custody
Officials stated on Wednesday the Dallas Police Department is investigating but will not release the body cam footage of the death of a man who reportedly experienced a medical emergency while in police...
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Officials stated on Wednesday the Dallas Police Department is investigating but will not release the body cam footage of the death of a man who reportedly experienced a medical emergency while in police custody.
Certainly not the first nor the last sighting in Denton, a pack of coyotes were seen not too far from McKinney Street in early December and soon led to a Reddit post that warned people to “keep your small animals and livestock (chickens) safe.”
Seeing coyotes around Denton? Animal services offers safety tips as mating season approaches
Certainly not the first nor the last sighting in Denton, a pack of coyotes were seen not too far from McKinney Street in early December and soon led to a Reddit post that warned people to “keep your...
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Certainly not the first nor the last sighting in Denton, a pack of coyotes were seen not too far from McKinney Street in early December and soon led to a Reddit post that warned people to “keep your small animals and livestock (chickens) safe.”
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first to open in North Texas in about 25 years.
Texas’ newest state park gives visitors a sneak peek ahead of planned 2026 opening
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first to open in North Texas in about 25 years.
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Palo Pinto Mountains State Park will be the first to open in North Texas in about 25 years.
Singer and actor Donald Glover made headlines when he announced that, at age 42, he had a stroke in 2024. A CDC study found the number of younger adults having strokes in rising. kerane.ws/3LmHG4V
More young adults are having strokes. The medical field is playing catch-up
Singer and actor Donald Glover made headlines when he announced that, at age 42, he had a stroke in 2024. A CDC study found the number of younger adults having strokes in rising.
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Singer and actor Donald Glover made headlines when he announced that, at age 42, he had a stroke in 2024. A CDC study found the number of younger adults having strokes in rising. kerane.ws/3LmHG4V
The TCEQ is weighing how to implement two new state laws that could tighten oversight of concrete batch plants.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to consider new rules for concrete batch plant regulation
The TCEQ is weighing how to implement two new state laws that could tighten oversight of concrete batch plants.
kerane.ws
January 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The TCEQ is weighing how to implement two new state laws that could tighten oversight of concrete batch plants.
Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.
Why do so many people ring in the new year on Jan. 1?
Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.
kerane.ws
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Much of the world follows the Gregorian calendar, named after Pope Gregory XIII, who put the finishing touches on a Roman system that integrated ideas from other cultures.
A prolific presence in automotive media until he retired in 2022, Ed Wallace was the car and truck critic for the Fox 4 morning show, Good Day, and hosted a five-hour Saturday program on KLIF Radio called Wheels with Ed Wallace. kerane.ws/4qSmjaX
North Texas radio personality Ed Wallace dies at 72
A prolific presence in automotive media until he retired in 2022, Ed Wallace was the car and truck critic for the Fox 4 morning show, Good Day, and hosted a five-hour Saturday program on KLIF Radio called...
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 7:30 PM
A prolific presence in automotive media until he retired in 2022, Ed Wallace was the car and truck critic for the Fox 4 morning show, Good Day, and hosted a five-hour Saturday program on KLIF Radio called Wheels with Ed Wallace. kerane.ws/4qSmjaX
Fort Worth police are investigating two shootings they say are connected where two people were killed, including a teenage girl. kerane.ws/44Ptgkr
Teen confirmed dead after shooting at Stop Six park in Fort Worth
Fort Worth police are investigating two shootings they say are connected where two people were killed, including a teenage girl.
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Fort Worth police are investigating two shootings they say are connected where two people were killed, including a teenage girl. kerane.ws/44Ptgkr
TCU rallies past USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl:
TCU rallies past USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 Southern California 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl. After being sacked for a 10-yard loss on second down,...
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
TCU rallies past USC for 30-27 overtime victory in Alamo Bowl:
The city could end its monthly pass for Handitran in favor of a system where riders would buy bundles of credits that would be exchanged for rides.
Arlington's Handitran service could see changes in the way users pay for rides
The city could end its monthly pass for Handitran in favor of a system where riders would buy bundles of credits that would be exchanged for rides.
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The city could end its monthly pass for Handitran in favor of a system where riders would buy bundles of credits that would be exchanged for rides.
The Oak Grove-Johnston Cemetery in Graham sat for decades nearly forgotten. Now, a Denton woman is trying to preserve the cemetery — and its Black history — but says the county is preventing her.
A Denton woman went looking for her sister’s grave. It sent her on a journey to save a cemetery
The Oak Grove-Johnston Cemetery in Graham sat for decades nearly forgotten. Now, a Denton woman is trying to preserve the cemetery — and its Black history — but says the county is preventing her.
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 11:45 AM
The Oak Grove-Johnston Cemetery in Graham sat for decades nearly forgotten. Now, a Denton woman is trying to preserve the cemetery — and its Black history — but says the county is preventing her.
Take a look at the photos, videos taken by KERA's photographer and reporters that helped shape the stories of 2025.
North Texas in photos: The visuals that defined 2025
Take a look at the photos, videos taken by KERA's photographer and reporters that helped shape the stories of 2025.
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Take a look at the photos, videos taken by KERA's photographer and reporters that helped shape the stories of 2025.
The tax credits, which could be used by homeowners across the country, are being phased out under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year by the Republican-controlled Congress.
The cost of energy efficiency is going up as clean energy tax credits are set to expire
The tax credits, which could be used by homeowners across the country, are being phased out under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year by the Republican-controlled Congress.
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The tax credits, which could be used by homeowners across the country, are being phased out under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed earlier this year by the Republican-controlled Congress.
A Texas appeals court upheld an injunction stopping Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing new reporting rules on large-county prosecutors, ruling state law does not grant him authority to impose blanket requirements.
Texas AG Ken Paxton again blocked from enforcing reporting rules against Democratic DAs
A Texas appeals court upheld an injunction stopping Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing new reporting rules on large-county prosecutors, ruling state law does not grant him authority to impose...
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
A Texas appeals court upheld an injunction stopping Attorney General Ken Paxton from enforcing new reporting rules on large-county prosecutors, ruling state law does not grant him authority to impose blanket requirements.
Dallas County Republican Party chair Allen West says that challenges have caused the party to stop an effort to hand-count ballots in the March 3, 2026 primary election. kerane.ws/4q1qlO8
Dallas County Republicans abandon ballot hand-counting effort
Dallas County Republican Party chair Allen West says that challenges have caused the party to stop an effort to hand-count ballots in the March 3, 2026 primary election.
kerane.ws
December 31, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Dallas County Republican Party chair Allen West says that challenges have caused the party to stop an effort to hand-count ballots in the March 3, 2026 primary election. kerane.ws/4q1qlO8
Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national, has been in ICE custody since October. His family says his son's health is failing without his father there to help care for him.
‘Bring Maher home’: Family of Arlington man detained by ICE makes plea to Trump
Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national, has been in ICE custody since October. His family says his son's health is failing without his father there to help care for him.
kerane.ws
December 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Maher Tarabishi, a Jordanian national, has been in ICE custody since October. His family says his son's health is failing without his father there to help care for him.
Public health officials warn law enforcement and border patrol activity are discouraging people from getting vaccines and other types of preventive health care. A North Texas health leader was among the officials who highlighted the issue. —
Fewer North Texans are getting vaccinated. One reason — immigration enforcement
Public health officials warn law enforcement and border patrol activity are discouraging people from getting vaccines and other types of preventive health care. A North Texas health leader was among the...
kerane.ws
December 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Public health officials warn law enforcement and border patrol activity are discouraging people from getting vaccines and other types of preventive health care. A North Texas health leader was among the officials who highlighted the issue. —
Texas will have more than 30 new laws on the books come New Year's Day, touching on everything from artificial intelligence regulation to property tax exemptions. kerane.ws/4aEyfbh
From AI regulation to property tax exemptions, here are some new Texas laws for 2026
Texas will have more than 30 new laws on the books come New Year's Day, touching on everything from artificial intelligence regulation to property tax exemptions.
kerane.ws
December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Texas will have more than 30 new laws on the books come New Year's Day, touching on everything from artificial intelligence regulation to property tax exemptions. kerane.ws/4aEyfbh