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Hutchison, Perry Accept KERA Debate
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison have both accepted KERA's invitation to a statewide televised debate scheduled for January 14th in North Texas.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
Governor Rick Perry and Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison have both accepted KERA's invitation to a statewide televised debate scheduled for January 14th in North Texas.
Texas Court Agrees To Rehear Exxon Case & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to grant a rehearing in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. sabotaged abandoned wells.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
The Texas Supreme Court has agreed to grant a rehearing in the nearly 15-year legal battle over accusations that Exxon Mobil Corp. sabotaged abandoned wells.
Texas Unemployment Rises Again
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
The Texas unemployment rate has risen yet again for the month of October. It inched up from a decades-high 8.2 percent in September to 8.3 percent for October.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
The Texas unemployment rate has risen yet again for the month of October. It inched up from a decades-high 8.2 percent in September to 8.3 percent for October.
Dallas Shares More H1N1 Vaccine With Pharmacies
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
More H1N1 flu vaccine has arrived in Dallas County. KERA's BJ Austin says the doses are going to local pharmacies and for shot clinics at three locations Monday and Tuesday.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
More H1N1 flu vaccine has arrived in Dallas County. KERA's BJ Austin says the doses are going to local pharmacies and for shot clinics at three locations Monday and Tuesday.
Fort Worth Riverfront Provides Access With A Pricetag
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
Fort Worth's riverfront plan promises to create development on the Trinity that will double the size of downtown. Is that a good thing? And can Fort Worth pull it off? KERA's Shelley Kofler is here with the final part of our series, Banking on the River.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-20)
Fort Worth's riverfront plan promises to create development on the Trinity that will double the size of downtown. Is that a good thing? And can Fort Worth pull it off? KERA's Shelley Kofler is here with the final part of our series, Banking on the River.
Inmate Executed After Perry Refuses Reprieve & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
Texas inmate Robert Lee Thompson has been executed for his part in a fatal Houston store holdup after Gov. Rick Perry rejected a parole board's recommendation to spare Thompson because he wasn't the gunman.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
Texas inmate Robert Lee Thompson has been executed for his part in a fatal Houston store holdup after Gov. Rick Perry rejected a parole board's recommendation to spare Thompson because he wasn't the gunman.
Gamestop Turns 3rd Quarter Profit
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
Grapevine-based GameStop, the world's largest videogame retailer, says profits grew 12 percent in the 3rd quarter, despite the nation's ongoing economic problems. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
Grapevine-based GameStop, the world's largest videogame retailer, says profits grew 12 percent in the 3rd quarter, despite the nation's ongoing economic problems. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
More Plan To Travel Thanksgiving
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
More than three million Texans will be traveling next week over the Thanksgiving holiday. Dan Ronan, with Triple A Texas, says it's a lot more than last year.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
More than three million Texans will be traveling next week over the Thanksgiving holiday. Dan Ronan, with Triple A Texas, says it's a lot more than last year.
EPA Asked To Stop New Coal Plants
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
Environmental groups want the EPA to step-in and stop the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from approving new coal plants. KERA's BJ Austin says a handful of protestors delivered that message outside the Environmental Protection Agency offices in downtown Dallas Thursday.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
Environmental groups want the EPA to step-in and stop the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality from approving new coal plants. KERA's BJ Austin says a handful of protestors delivered that message outside the Environmental Protection Agency offices in downtown Dallas Thursday.
What Can We Learn From Las Colinas?
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
More than 35 years ago wealthy landowner Ben Carpenter had a vision. It included the creation of a North Texas waterfront community with canals like the ones in Venice, Italy. So what happened to that vision? KERA's Bill Zeeble continues our series, Banking on the River.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-19)
More than 35 years ago wealthy landowner Ben Carpenter had a vision. It included the creation of a North Texas waterfront community with canals like the ones in Venice, Italy. So what happened to that vision? KERA's Bill Zeeble continues our series, Banking on the River.
Texas Likely To Face School Finance Issues & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-18)
With budget problems mounting for many Texas school districts, the next governor will likely inherit a funding system experts say has become a legal and financial quagmire.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-18)
With budget problems mounting for many Texas school districts, the next governor will likely inherit a funding system experts say has become a legal and financial quagmire.
Design Unveiled for Bush Library at SMU
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-18)
The design of the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU includes an exact replica of the Oval Office, a Texas Rose Garden, and a "lantern" that will shine at night from "Freedom Hall." KERA's BJ Austin says former First Lady Laura Bush was on campus Wednesday to unveil the design for the library at her alma mater.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-18)
The design of the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU includes an exact replica of the Oval Office, a Texas Rose Garden, and a "lantern" that will shine at night from "Freedom Hall." KERA's BJ Austin says former First Lady Laura Bush was on campus Wednesday to unveil the design for the library at her alma mater.
Dallas Trinity Focus: Getting People to the River
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-18)
Dallas is betting a two-and-a-half Billion dollar makeover of the Trinity River will turn a 20 mile stretch of floodplain into a destination. City leaders want to bring residents and tourists to the river's edge. There are some obvious challenges to building three lakes; whitewater kayaking; trails, and a toll road - all of it inside the levees. KERA's BJ Austin is here to look at what Dallas is up against in the second part of our series "Banking on the River".
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-18)
Dallas is betting a two-and-a-half Billion dollar makeover of the Trinity River will turn a 20 mile stretch of floodplain into a destination. City leaders want to bring residents and tourists to the river's edge. There are some obvious challenges to building three lakes; whitewater kayaking; trails, and a toll road - all of it inside the levees. KERA's BJ Austin is here to look at what Dallas is up against in the second part of our series "Banking on the River".
Public Access Vital For Trinity Success
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-17)
North Texas communities are spending billions to transform the Trinity River into a destination. But if you build it will people come? Today we begin a special series of reports, Banking on the River. We're looking at what it takes to create successful riverfront developments. KERA's Shelley Kofler is here to get us started.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-17)
North Texas communities are spending billions to transform the Trinity River into a destination. But if you build it will people come? Today we begin a special series of reports, Banking on the River. We're looking at what it takes to create successful riverfront developments. KERA's Shelley Kofler is here to get us started.
Dallas Pharmacies Recieve Vaccines & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-17)
Dallas County residents will be able to get their H1N1 shots at local pharmacies. Public health officials said today that they will distribute the vaccine to several pharmacies, including Walgreens, Kroger, Tom Thumb, Wal-Mart, and Dougherty's.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-17)
Dallas County residents will be able to get their H1N1 shots at local pharmacies. Public health officials said today that they will distribute the vaccine to several pharmacies, including Walgreens, Kroger, Tom Thumb, Wal-Mart, and Dougherty's.
Economy Project: Health Insurance Discount For Unemployed
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-16)
If you lose a job with health insurance, the government requires employers to offer you the chance to keep those benefits for 18 months. It's called COBRA. But COBRA premiums can be expensive so the Obama Economic Recovery Plan created a more affordable COBRA benefit for laid off employees. In our Monday KERA economy segment, Alexis Yancey reports on how it may help struggling families.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-16)
If you lose a job with health insurance, the government requires employers to offer you the chance to keep those benefits for 18 months. It's called COBRA. But COBRA premiums can be expensive so the Obama Economic Recovery Plan created a more affordable COBRA benefit for laid off employees. In our Monday KERA economy segment, Alexis Yancey reports on how it may help struggling families.
Dallas County To Expand Flu Shot Distribution
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-16)
Dallas County will start offering free swine flu shots to any qualified person this Saturday, and it won't matter if you have insurance. But you will need an appointment. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-16)
Dallas County will start offering free swine flu shots to any qualified person this Saturday, and it won't matter if you have insurance. But you will need an appointment. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports
State Farm Fined & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-16)
The Texas Insurance Commissioner has ordered State Farm to refund $310 million to its Texas customers. The refunds are for overcharges that date back to 2003.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-16)
The Texas Insurance Commissioner has ordered State Farm to refund $310 million to its Texas customers. The refunds are for overcharges that date back to 2003.
Commentary: People Need People
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-13)
Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-13)
Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge.
Senator Hutchison Delays Stepping Down & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-13)
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison plans to announce Saturday that she will not resign her Senate seat until after the March Republican primary for Texas Governor.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-13)
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison plans to announce Saturday that she will not resign her Senate seat until after the March Republican primary for Texas Governor.
