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Here's a breakdown of the 2026 judicial candidates and why these statewide races matter for voters across Dallas-Fort Worth.
What North Texas voters need to know about the 2026 judicial races ahead of March primaries
Here's a breakdown of the 2026 judicial candidates and why these statewide races matter for voters across Dallas-Fort Worth.
kerane.ws
February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Here's a breakdown of the 2026 judicial candidates and why these statewide races matter for voters across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Next week as early voting begins, Dallas Democrats will have the chance to choose between two familiar faces to represent them in Texas' Congressional District 33 — U.S. House Rep. Julie Johnson and former Rep. Colin Allred.
Redistricting, halted senate bid lead to competitive Dem primary in Dallas area
Next week as early voting begins, Dallas Democrats will have the chance to choose between two familiar faces to represent them in Texas' Congressional District 33 — U.S. House Rep. Julie Johnson and...
kerane.ws
February 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Next week as early voting begins, Dallas Democrats will have the chance to choose between two familiar faces to represent them in Texas' Congressional District 33 — U.S. House Rep. Julie Johnson and former Rep. Colin Allred.
Dallas County primary elections have nearly 200 races and almost two dozen propositions on the Republican and Democratic ballots.
Dallas Republicans, Democrats get 500-plus choices on historic ballot
Dallas County primary elections have nearly 200 races and almost two dozen propositions on the Republican and Democratic ballots.
kerane.ws
February 16, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Dallas County primary elections have nearly 200 races and almost two dozen propositions on the Republican and Democratic ballots.
Republicans and Democrats alike are vying to fill Ken Paxton's shoes as Texas Attorney General.
Republicans and Democrats vie to take mantle of Attorney General's Office in open race
Republicans and Democrats alike are vying to fill Ken Paxton's shoes as Texas Attorney General.
kerane.ws
February 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Republicans and Democrats alike are vying to fill Ken Paxton's shoes as Texas Attorney General.
Hundreds of people from across the country attended the monks’ welcome festivities in the Historic Stop Six neighborhood.
Walk for Peace Buddhist monks arrived in Fort Worth for homecoming celebration
Hundreds of people from across the country attended the monks’ welcome festivities in the Historic Stop Six neighborhood.
kerane.ws
February 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Hundreds of people from across the country attended the monks’ welcome festivities in the Historic Stop Six neighborhood.
The Mavericks announced Wednesday that an MRI revealed the injury that occurred in their loss at Phoenix the previous night. The 19-year-old had 27 points in 36 minutes against the Suns.
Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg sidelined by left midfoot sprain, out for NBA's Rising Stars
The Mavericks announced Wednesday that an MRI revealed the injury that occurred in their loss at Phoenix the previous night. The 19-year-old had 27 points in 36 minutes against the Suns.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
The Mavericks announced Wednesday that an MRI revealed the injury that occurred in their loss at Phoenix the previous night. The 19-year-old had 27 points in 36 minutes against the Suns.
Dozens of American Airlines flight attendants held a protest outside the company's headquarters in Fort worth, calling for CEO Robert Isom to step down.
American Airlines flight attendants hold protest calling for CEO Robert Isom to step down
Dozens of American Airlines flight attendants held a protest outside the company's headquarters in Fort worth, calling for CEO Robert Isom to step down.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Dozens of American Airlines flight attendants held a protest outside the company's headquarters in Fort worth, calling for CEO Robert Isom to step down.
Hundreds of students walked from campus to city hall to protest federal immigration policy. It was one of several student walkouts across North Texas in recent days, despite a state warning.
Grand Prairie High School students walk out of class to protest ICE activity
Hundreds of students walked from campus to city hall to protest federal immigration policy. It was one of several student walkouts across North Texas in recent days, despite a state warning.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 10:30 PM
Hundreds of students walked from campus to city hall to protest federal immigration policy. It was one of several student walkouts across North Texas in recent days, despite a state warning.
A total of three cases have now been confirmed, the county's health authority said. All individuals live in the same household. kerane.ws/4rsEvZ2
Two more cases of measles confirmed in Rockwall County
A total of three cases have now been confirmed, the county's health authority said. All individuals live in the same household.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A total of three cases have now been confirmed, the county's health authority said. All individuals live in the same household. kerane.ws/4rsEvZ2
It wasn't immediately clear why agents were investigating Paris Adult Store in Northwest Dallas.
Dallas police, federal agents raid adult video store in 'coordinated enforcement activity'
It wasn't immediately clear why agents were investigating Paris Adult Store in Northwest Dallas.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
It wasn't immediately clear why agents were investigating Paris Adult Store in Northwest Dallas.
The campus, planned for a roughly 37-acre patch of land on the east side of the city, would house three buildings each two stories high.
A 'major component' of the city’s tax base. New data center campus gets the thumbs-up in Irving.
The campus, planned for a roughly 37-acre patch of land on the east side of the city, would house three buildings each two stories high.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The campus, planned for a roughly 37-acre patch of land on the east side of the city, would house three buildings each two stories high.
Proposition U, passed by Dallas voters in November 2024, requires the city to spend no less than 50% of new, annual revenue to fund the police and fire pension.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues city of Dallas over 'insufficient' police funding
Proposition U, passed by Dallas voters in November 2024, requires the city to spend no less than 50% of new, annual revenue to fund the police and fire pension.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Proposition U, passed by Dallas voters in November 2024, requires the city to spend no less than 50% of new, annual revenue to fund the police and fire pension.
Proposition U, passed by Dallas voters in November 2024, requires the city to spend no less than 50% of new, annual revenue to fund the police and fire pension.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues city of Dallas over 'insufficient' police funding
Proposition U, passed by Dallas voters in November 2024, requires the city to spend no less than 50% of new, annual revenue to fund the police and fire pension.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Proposition U, passed by Dallas voters in November 2024, requires the city to spend no less than 50% of new, annual revenue to fund the police and fire pension.
Denton ISD plans to bring back its online programming after pulling the plug on its successful virtual academy in 2023 when two laws meant Texas schools wouldn’t get funding for online schooling.
Denton ISD is reviving its virtual learning program. Here's how it will work
Denton ISD plans to bring back its online programming after pulling the plug on its successful virtual academy in 2023 when two laws meant Texas schools wouldn’t get funding for online schooling.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 3:45 PM
Denton ISD plans to bring back its online programming after pulling the plug on its successful virtual academy in 2023 when two laws meant Texas schools wouldn’t get funding for online schooling.
The Fight Against Suicide, started at the University of Georgia, has expanded to eight schools including TCU.
A nonprofit looking to knock out college suicides steps into the ring at TCU
The Fight Against Suicide, started at the University of Georgia, has expanded to eight schools including TCU.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 3:15 PM
The Fight Against Suicide, started at the University of Georgia, has expanded to eight schools including TCU.
The Fort Worth Report’s forum included candidates running for Tarrant County Commissioners Court as well as for congressional and state seats.
Tarrant County Democrats address immigration, redistricting ahead of primary election
The Fort Worth Report’s forum included candidates running for Tarrant County Commissioners Court as well as for congressional and state seats.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Fort Worth Report’s forum included candidates running for Tarrant County Commissioners Court as well as for congressional and state seats.
Five years after the Texas blackout, the power grid is now better equipped to handle winter storms, but what has not been fixed is also becoming clearer. kerane.ws/4rrSbDC
Five years since the blackout, the anxiety remains and the big test has yet to come
Five years after the Texas blackout, the power grid is now better equipped to handle winter storms, but what has not been fixed is also becoming clearer.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Five years after the Texas blackout, the power grid is now better equipped to handle winter storms, but what has not been fixed is also becoming clearer. kerane.ws/4rrSbDC
Regional Transportation Council Director Michael Morris called it a "great day" for North Texas.
Regional council votes to fund public transit as part of plan to save DART
Regional Transportation Council Director Michael Morris called it a "great day" for North Texas.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 11:15 AM
Regional Transportation Council Director Michael Morris called it a "great day" for North Texas.
Days before early voting begins Feb. 17, some Dallas County Democratic and Republican party primary election locations continue to change.
Dallas County primary election early voting locations still in flux
Days before early voting begins Feb. 17, some Dallas County Democratic and Republican party primary election locations continue to change.
kerane.ws
February 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Days before early voting begins Feb. 17, some Dallas County Democratic and Republican party primary election locations continue to change.
The discussion came as DART works to negotiate with member cities thinking about leaving the transit system, with a potential deal that would stave off elections already on the table. kerane.ws/4bYijBv
DART outlines impact of potential withdrawal votes in first of several planned community meetings
The discussion came as DART works to negotiate with member cities thinking about leaving the transit system, with a potential deal that would stave off elections already on the table.
kerane.ws
February 12, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The discussion came as DART works to negotiate with member cities thinking about leaving the transit system, with a potential deal that would stave off elections already on the table. kerane.ws/4bYijBv
Sen. John Cornyn is introducing the Defeat Sharia in America Act, which says discrimination based on Sharia Law should be a Civil Rights Act Violation.
Cornyn and Tuberville introduce legislation aimed at making Sharia Law a civil rights violation
Sen. John Cornyn is introducing the Defeat Sharia in America Act, which says discrimination based on Sharia Law should be a Civil Rights Act Violation.
kerane.ws
February 12, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Sen. John Cornyn is introducing the Defeat Sharia in America Act, which says discrimination based on Sharia Law should be a Civil Rights Act Violation.
Texas Medicaid is facing calls for stronger anti-fraud measures. The state Medicaid director said her office is taking steps to address potential fraud, but isn't responsible for investigations. kerane.ws/4bNwetZ
Texas Medicaid director outlines what office can do to prevent fraud after governor’s letter
Texas Medicaid is facing calls for stronger anti-fraud measures. The state Medicaid director said her office is taking steps to address potential fraud, but isn't responsible for investigations.
kerane.ws
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Texas Medicaid is facing calls for stronger anti-fraud measures. The state Medicaid director said her office is taking steps to address potential fraud, but isn't responsible for investigations. kerane.ws/4bNwetZ
The radio program airs on nearly 200 stations across the country, including WRR 101.1 FM in Dallas
KERA acquires From the Top, a program highlighting young classical musicians
The radio program airs on nearly 200 stations across the country, including WRR 101.1 FM in Dallas
kerane.ws
February 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The radio program airs on nearly 200 stations across the country, including WRR 101.1 FM in Dallas
The Fort Worth Report’s forum included candidates for the Texas House and commissioners court.
GOP candidates for Tarrant County, state races make their case ahead of March primary
The Fort Worth Report’s forum included candidates for the Texas House and commissioners court.
kerane.ws
February 12, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Fort Worth Report’s forum included candidates for the Texas House and commissioners court.
A Brooklyn artist told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design was removing an entire exhibit of his work, which was scheduled to open on Feb. 19.
UNT cancels prominent street artist's exhibit on campus featuring ICE-related work
A Brooklyn artist told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design was removing an entire exhibit of his work, which was scheduled to open on Feb....
kerane.ws
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
A Brooklyn artist told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design was removing an entire exhibit of his work, which was scheduled to open on Feb. 19.