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Dallas Council To Vote on Cesar Chavez Boulevard Dallas, TX (2010-02-10) The final vote naming a downtown Dallas street after Cesar Chavez is set for today. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
The Democrats' Debate: What Did We Learn? Dallas, TX (2010-02-09) In this half-hour program, The Texas Debates and the Democratic Primary, KERA takes at look how former Houston Mayor Bill White and millionaire businessman Farouk Shami answered questions presented by journalists and voters during a debate produced and broadcast statewide by KERA and its media partners.
Citizens Undecided on White, Shami Dallas, TX (2010-02-09) Citizen asked some tough questions in last night's Democratic gubernatorial debate, produced by KERA and broadcast live, statewide. They asked Bill White and Farouk Shami about jobs and lower utility rates, to name a few. Were the questioners satisfied with the answers? KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.
Democratic Candidates For Governor Debate Dallas, TX (2010-02-09) The top two candidates for Governor on the Democratic Party primary ballot squared off in their one and only debate.
Citizens Undecided on White, Shami Fort Worth (2010-02-09) Citizen asked some tough questions in last night's Democratic gubernatorial debate, produced by KERA and broadcast live, statewide. They asked Bill White and Farouk Shami about jobs and lower utility rates, to name a few. Were the questioners satisfied with the answers? KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.
What Voters Want Dallas, TX (2010-02-08) Tonight, for the first time, the leading Democratic candidates for governor face off in a live debate produced by KERA and its partners. KERA's Bill Zeeble talked to voters about what they want to hear from Bill White and Farouk Shami.
Dish Texas Votes On Drilling Moratorium Dallas, TX (2010-02-08) In Dish Texas tonight, the Board of Commissioners is expected to pass a 90 day moratorium on new gas drilling permits. KERA's BJ Austin says the Mayor wants the "time out" to go greener
State Rep. Terri Hodge Pleads Guilty Dallas, TX (2010-02-03) State Representative Terri Hodge has pleaded guilty to a federal tax charge and will resign her District 100 seat she has held for 14 years. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.
Rasmussen Poll Results Dallas, TX (2010-02-03) If the Texas election for governor were held today, any of the three Republican candidates would defeat Democratic frontrunner Bill White. That's according to a Rasmussen poll conducted Monday.
Perry Leads Latest Poll Dallas, TX (2010-02-02) Texas Governor Rick Perry has increased his lead in the polls to 44 percent. That's based on the latest Rasmussen poll of likely Republican Primary voters in Texas. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more.
Democrats For Governor Get Ready For Debate Dallas, TX (2010-02-02) The leading Democratic candidates for Texas Governor are traveling the state prior to their televised KERA debate next week. BJ Austin says Houston businessman Farouk Shami is in South Texas today. Monday, former Houston Mayor Bill White released his first television campaign ad, and opened campaign offices in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Anti-Abortion Groups Claim Hutchison Distorting Her Record Dallas (2010-02-01) Some anti-abortion groups say Kay Bailey Hutchison has a pro-choice record position on abortion she is trying to cover up. They claim her explanation in a second debate doesn't change that. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more on why the issue could cost Hutchison valuable republican support.
Medina Claims New Support Going Into Second Debate Dallas (2010-01-29) Friday night republican candidates for governor will square off for their second debate. Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison are the headliners, but observers are still trying to figure out how Debra Medina could affect the GOP nomination. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more on what's happened to Medina since the first KERA debate two weeks ago.
GOP Hopefuls Debate Again Tonight Dallas, TX (2010-01-29) The three GOP gubernatorial candidates face off for the 2nd time in a statewide TV debate broadcast tonight at 7. KERA's Bill Zeeble talks with Southern Methodist University's Political Science Professor Cal Jillson about what to expect.
Democrats White And Shami To Debate On KERA Dallas (2010-01-28) Democratic gubernatorial candidates Bill White and Farouk Shami have accepted an invitation from KERA and its media partners to debate on Monday February 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Candidate Shami Ignoring Odds, Talking Jobs Dallas (2010-01-27) Democrat Farouk Shami is campaigning for governor in North Texas, promising to create 100-thousand jobs in the state. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports the millionaire businessman from Houston is ignoring pundits who say he win.
North Texans Await President's State of the Union Speech Dallas, TX (2010-01-27) President Obama delivers his first State of the Union address tonight. One local political scientist says the President is in a difficult spot, and the speech will be a balancing act. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
Second Round Of Jury Selection in Corruption Trial Dallas, TX (2010-01-25) Attorneys in the second Dallas City Hall corruption trial will question a new panel of potential jurors today. KERA's BJ Austin says a jury was seated last week, on the same day a U.S. Supreme Court ruling confirmed jury selection should be conducted "in public."
Lt. Gov Pushes Job Creation: Nurses Especially Dallas, TX (2010-01-21) Lt. Governor David Dewhurst wants four Senate committees to focus on creating jobs in Texas, and make recommendations to the 2011 Legislature. At a visit to the University of Texas at Arlington's "School of Nursing," the Lieutenant Governor said the committees will focus first on healthcare, hoping to increase the number of nurses statewide.
Perry Warns School Districts Dallas, TX (2010-01-20) Governor Perry is warning school districts to beware before seeking some federal education funds. President Obama wants to add than a billion dollars to a program Perry already rejected. KERA's Bill Zeeble explains.