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Texas, Conn's Settle Warranty Dispute & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-24)
The Texas Attorney General's Office has announced a $4.5 million settlement of its lawsuit against the Conn's appliance chain. Under terms of the settlement, the Beaumont-based retailer will pay $4.5 million in restitution to consumers and $250,000 to defray the state's attorney's fees and court costs.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-24)
The Texas Attorney General's Office has announced a $4.5 million settlement of its lawsuit against the Conn's appliance chain. Under terms of the settlement, the Beaumont-based retailer will pay $4.5 million in restitution to consumers and $250,000 to defray the state's attorney's fees and court costs.
Senator Hutchison Unveils Education Plan For Texas
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-24)
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has four priorities for education if she is elected Texas Governor. KERA's BJ Austin says the Senator rolled out her "education" plan at Collin College in Plano Tuesday
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-24)
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has four priorities for education if she is elected Texas Governor. KERA's BJ Austin says the Senator rolled out her "education" plan at Collin College in Plano Tuesday
Commentary: Gratitude
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-24)
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, commentator William Holston takes a few moments to remember what's truly important.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-24)
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, commentator William Holston takes a few moments to remember what's truly important.
Schieffer Leaves Governor's Race, Backs White
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
The Democratic race for Governor changed direction Monday when Fort Worth businessman Tom Schieffer dropped out of the race, and Houston Mayor Bill White said he may get in. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports from Austin, where Schieffer made his announcement.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
The Democratic race for Governor changed direction Monday when Fort Worth businessman Tom Schieffer dropped out of the race, and Houston Mayor Bill White said he may get in. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports from Austin, where Schieffer made his announcement.
UNT Rejects Same-Sex Proposal & Nightly Roundup
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
A referendum has been voted down that would have allowed same-sex couples at the University of North Texas in Denton to be elected as the school's homecoming court next year.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
A referendum has been voted down that would have allowed same-sex couples at the University of North Texas in Denton to be elected as the school's homecoming court next year.
New Shipments Mean H1N1 Shot Clinics
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
North Texans are lining up for H1N1 flu shots as County Health Departments finally get more of the vaccine. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
North Texans are lining up for H1N1 flu shots as County Health Departments finally get more of the vaccine. KERA's BJ Austin reports.
I-30 Improvements In Arlington
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
The Collins Street Bridge over I-30 in Arlington re-opens today just in time for the Thanksgiving Day game at Cowboys Stadium. KERA's BJ Austin says crews reconstructed the bridge in record time.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
The Collins Street Bridge over I-30 in Arlington re-opens today just in time for the Thanksgiving Day game at Cowboys Stadium. KERA's BJ Austin says crews reconstructed the bridge in record time.
Early Voting Starts Today
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
Early voting starts today for Dallas's December 8th School Board runoff elections. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports 2 trustee slots are up for grabs.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
Early voting starts today for Dallas's December 8th School Board runoff elections. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports 2 trustee slots are up for grabs.
Economy Project: 2-1-1 Update
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
During our Economy Project, KERA is partnering with the 2-1-1 referral network. The 24-hour service connects people in need of help with a variety of agencies and organizations. When the Economy Project began over the summer, 2-1-1 had just begun receiving calls for assistance with mortgage payments or avoiding foreclosure. Sam Baker talked with Vicki Mize, who manages 2-1-1 / United Way in Tarrant County about what the service has encountered since.
Dallas, TX
(2009-11-23)
During our Economy Project, KERA is partnering with the 2-1-1 referral network. The 24-hour service connects people in need of help with a variety of agencies and organizations. When the Economy Project began over the summer, 2-1-1 had just begun receiving calls for assistance with mortgage payments or avoiding foreclosure. Sam Baker talked with Vicki Mize, who manages 2-1-1 / United Way in Tarrant County about what the service has encountered since.
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.
