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Dallas Continues H1N1 Shots
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-06)
Dallas County health officials are making progress vaccinating for the H1N1 virus. The program, which began Wednesday offers free immunization to high-risk groups in Dallas county.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-06)
Dallas County health officials are making progress vaccinating for the H1N1 virus. The program, which began Wednesday offers free immunization to high-risk groups in Dallas county.
Students Miss Class After Missing Deadline for Shots
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-01)
Hundreds of students across Texas still need to "get their shots." KERA's BJ Austin says the deadline for additional, required immunizations was Thursday.
Dallas, TX
(2009-10-01)
Hundreds of students across Texas still need to "get their shots." KERA's BJ Austin says the deadline for additional, required immunizations was Thursday.
New Environmental Scrutiny For Texas
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-23)
The shift in Washington from Bush to Obama has resulted in new scrutiny of Texas environmental practices. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports environmental activists believe they're now being heard.
Dallas, TX
(2009-09-23)
The shift in Washington from Bush to Obama has resulted in new scrutiny of Texas environmental practices. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports environmental activists believe they're now being heard.
Dallas County Reports H1N1 Flu Death
Dallas, TX
(2009-08-27)
Dallas County is reporting a death from the H1N1 flu. KERA's BJ Austin says health officials are urging people to get a "seasonal" flu shot first then an H1N1 booster when that vaccine becomes available.
Dallas, TX
(2009-08-27)
Dallas County is reporting a death from the H1N1 flu. KERA's BJ Austin says health officials are urging people to get a "seasonal" flu shot first then an H1N1 booster when that vaccine becomes available.
Lab To Test For Destructive Zebra Mussels
Dallas, TX
(2009-08-25)
A special lab in Denver will test water samples collected Tuesday at Lake Lavon. Biologists want to know if invasive zebra mussels have spread to the lake and beyond. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the economic consequences could be huge for the entire Trinity basin.
Dallas, TX
(2009-08-25)
A special lab in Denver will test water samples collected Tuesday at Lake Lavon. Biologists want to know if invasive zebra mussels have spread to the lake and beyond. KERA's Shelley Kofler says the economic consequences could be huge for the entire Trinity basin.
Discount Immunizations Offered To Dallas Students
Dallas, TX
(2009-08-04)
Dallas county is offering low cost vaccinations to students this Saturday, at the health and human services building on Stemmons Freeway. The state requires these immunizations.
Dallas, TX
(2009-08-04)
Dallas county is offering low cost vaccinations to students this Saturday, at the health and human services building on Stemmons Freeway. The state requires these immunizations.
Arlington Hosts RX Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-30)
The city of Arlington wants to lead the way in Texas when it comes to keeping "pharmaceuticals" out of the water supply. KERA's BJ Austin says city officials are hosting a special "collection day" tomorrow.
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-30)
The city of Arlington wants to lead the way in Texas when it comes to keeping "pharmaceuticals" out of the water supply. KERA's BJ Austin says city officials are hosting a special "collection day" tomorrow.
Dallas Corruption Trial Continues & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-13)
A former Dallas city councilman is trying to combat claims by federal prosecutors that he led a scheme to extort hundreds of thousand of dollars in bribes from developers seeking to build apartment complexes.
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-13)
A former Dallas city councilman is trying to combat claims by federal prosecutors that he led a scheme to extort hundreds of thousand of dollars in bribes from developers seeking to build apartment complexes.
Fatal Bus Collision in Fort Worth & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-10)
Gov. Rick Perry has chosen Lampasas Republican Gail Lowe to chair the State Board of Education. Lowe was Perry's second choice for the job. He had reappointed Republican Don McLeroy earlier this year, but the Texas Senate rejected him amid complaints that the conservative dentist advocates teaching creationism in public schools.
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-10)
Gov. Rick Perry has chosen Lampasas Republican Gail Lowe to chair the State Board of Education. Lowe was Perry's second choice for the job. He had reappointed Republican Don McLeroy earlier this year, but the Texas Senate rejected him amid complaints that the conservative dentist advocates teaching creationism in public schools.
Another Earthquake Hits Cleburne
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-10)
Cleburne records its 7th earthquake. KERA's BJ Austin says the community southwest of Fort Worth registered another tremor early this morning.
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-10)
Cleburne records its 7th earthquake. KERA's BJ Austin says the community southwest of Fort Worth registered another tremor early this morning.
Smart Phone Application Locates DART Buses
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-09)
DART is beta-testing a new "smart phone" application called "Where's My Bus?" KERA's BJ Austin says it allows a bus rider to track the location of a particular bus, and know how soon it will get to the stop
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-09)
DART is beta-testing a new "smart phone" application called "Where's My Bus?" KERA's BJ Austin says it allows a bus rider to track the location of a particular bus, and know how soon it will get to the stop
Wind Turbine Controversy In Texas Hill Country
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-09)
A plan to bring energy from West Texas wind turbines to population centers in East Texas has some Hill Country residents crying foul. KUT's Mose Buchele has details on what's got them worried.
Dallas, TX
(2009-07-09)
A plan to bring energy from West Texas wind turbines to population centers in East Texas has some Hill Country residents crying foul. KUT's Mose Buchele has details on what's got them worried.
Denton's Commuter Rail Project Moves Ahead
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-30)
Denton County's A-Train has received its first big shipment of rail. KERA's BJ Austin says the 20-ton segments of new track are part of commuter rail service between Denton and Dallas that will start late next year.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-30)
Denton County's A-Train has received its first big shipment of rail. KERA's BJ Austin says the 20-ton segments of new track are part of commuter rail service between Denton and Dallas that will start late next year.
DFW Still Ranks High In Digital Unreadiness
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-24)
Dallas and Fort Worth still trail most of the nation in digital readiness. But the numbers have improved since the country's June 12th conversion from analog to digital tv. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-24)
Dallas and Fort Worth still trail most of the nation in digital readiness. But the numbers have improved since the country's June 12th conversion from analog to digital tv. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
New Legislation Promotes University Research
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-17)
Wednesday, lawmakers and university presidents joined Governor Rick Perry at a North Texas research lab. The Governor was there to sign legislation considered a top priority by North Texas universities and businesses. KERA's Shelley Kofler has details.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-17)
Wednesday, lawmakers and university presidents joined Governor Rick Perry at a North Texas research lab. The Governor was there to sign legislation considered a top priority by North Texas universities and businesses. KERA's Shelley Kofler has details.
KERA Readies for Digital Broadcast
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-12)
By this time tomorrow, TV stations will only broadcast a digital signal. That includes KERA 13, that took its analog signal off earlier this afternoon, in preparation for the digital shift at midnight. If you don't have cable or satellite service, you won't get a picture without a digital converter box. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-12)
By this time tomorrow, TV stations will only broadcast a digital signal. That includes KERA 13, that took its analog signal off earlier this afternoon, in preparation for the digital shift at midnight. If you don't have cable or satellite service, you won't get a picture without a digital converter box. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more
Digital Conversion Set For Tomorrow
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-11)
If you have an analog television but still no digital converter box, you'll need one by tomorrow, June 12th . That's when stations switch to digital-only. Without it, your analog tv won't get a picture. KERA's Bill Zeeble hooked up a converter at home for this report, which we first aired in February.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-11)
If you have an analog television but still no digital converter box, you'll need one by tomorrow, June 12th . That's when stations switch to digital-only. Without it, your analog tv won't get a picture. KERA's Bill Zeeble hooked up a converter at home for this report, which we first aired in February.
Dallas Council Approves Trinity Levee Study
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-10)
Dallas City Council members have approved 29 million dollars to study deficiencies in the Trinity River levees - which failed their last inspection by the Corps of Engineers. KERA's BJ Austin says there was also money approved to continue planning the controversial Trinity toll road.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-10)
Dallas City Council members have approved 29 million dollars to study deficiencies in the Trinity River levees - which failed their last inspection by the Corps of Engineers. KERA's BJ Austin says there was also money approved to continue planning the controversial Trinity toll road.
Innocence Project Gets Money from Texas Bar Foundation
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-04)
The Texas Bar Foundation is giving 25 thousand dollars to the Innocence Project of Texas. KERA's BJ Austin says the money will start a statewide review of inmate requests for DNA testing to support claims of innocence.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-04)
The Texas Bar Foundation is giving 25 thousand dollars to the Innocence Project of Texas. KERA's BJ Austin says the money will start a statewide review of inmate requests for DNA testing to support claims of innocence.
Dallas Mayor: Buy Flood Insurance Now
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-02)
As Dallas rolls out a three-year study to bring the Trinity River levees up to stricter, post-Katrina standards, Mayor Tom Leppert is advising property owners along the levees to buy flood insurance NOW. He says that would lock-in the rates charged BEFORE the levees failed inspection.
Dallas, TX
(2009-06-02)
As Dallas rolls out a three-year study to bring the Trinity River levees up to stricter, post-Katrina standards, Mayor Tom Leppert is advising property owners along the levees to buy flood insurance NOW. He says that would lock-in the rates charged BEFORE the levees failed inspection.
