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The state party claims crossover votes by Democrats and independents infringe on Republicans’ freedom of association under the First Amendment. Disability advocates argue the move to require party registration would discourage political participation.
Texas GOP faces legal opposition in bid to close state’s open primary system
The state party claims crossover votes by Democrats and independents infringe on Republicans’ freedom of association under the First Amendment. Disability advocates argue the move to require party registration...
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December 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The state party claims crossover votes by Democrats and independents infringe on Republicans’ freedom of association under the First Amendment. Disability advocates argue the move to require party registration would discourage political participation.
American agriculture relies on foreign workers, and that workforce is already stretched thin. With Trump's immigration crackdown set to expand next year, some farmers fear that workers will be even harder to find, and they want Trump to do something about it.
Deportations are set to explode — a huge worry for farmers already facing a labor shortage
American agriculture relies on foreign workers, and that workforce is already stretched thin. With Trump's immigration crackdown set to expand next year, some farmers fear that workers will be even harder...
kerane.ws
December 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
American agriculture relies on foreign workers, and that workforce is already stretched thin. With Trump's immigration crackdown set to expand next year, some farmers fear that workers will be even harder to find, and they want Trump to do something about it.
Pedra Geter filed to challenge Dallas County Precinct 4 commissioner Elba Garcia in the March 3 Democratic primary election, but Texas election code requires candidates to prove felony charges were pardoned to hold public office — which Geter did not.
Multiple felonies force Dallas County commissioner candidate off the ballot
Pedra Geter filed to challenge Dallas County Precinct 4 commissioner Elba Garcia in the March 3 Democratic primary election, but Texas election code requires candidates to prove felony charges were pardoned...
kerane.ws
December 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Pedra Geter filed to challenge Dallas County Precinct 4 commissioner Elba Garcia in the March 3 Democratic primary election, but Texas election code requires candidates to prove felony charges were pardoned to hold public office — which Geter did not.
Dallas school trustees could put a $6-plus billion bond proposal before voters in2026. It would be the largest school bond election in state history. kerane.ws/4jewVhu
New schools, tech upgrades: Dallas ISD could float record $6B bond
Dallas school trustees could put a $6-plus billion bond proposal before voters in2026. It would be the largest school bond election in state history.
kerane.ws
December 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Dallas school trustees could put a $6-plus billion bond proposal before voters in2026. It would be the largest school bond election in state history. kerane.ws/4jewVhu
Here’s a look back on the stories you read the most this year.
ICE arrests, Deep Ellum lockdown and more: KERA’s most read stories of 2025
Here’s a look back on the stories you read the most this year.
kerane.ws
December 29, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Here’s a look back on the stories you read the most this year.
Senate Bill 8 goes into effect next month, requiring Texas sheriff’s offices that operate jails to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some immigration advocates say it'll increase fear in migrant communities.
Immigration advocates worry as new law requiring Texas sheriffs to work with ICE goes into effect
Senate Bill 8 goes into effect next month, requiring Texas sheriff’s offices that operate jails to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some immigration advocates...
kerane.ws
December 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Senate Bill 8 goes into effect next month, requiring Texas sheriff’s offices that operate jails to enter into 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Some immigration advocates say it'll increase fear in migrant communities.
The rate of heart attacks in Texas and across the country reach their highest peak in December and January. A North Texas cardiologist explains.
Why holiday fun, food and alcohol can be bad for your heart if you’re not careful
The rate of heart attacks in Texas and across the country reach their highest peak in December and January. A North Texas cardiologist explains.
kerane.ws
December 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
The rate of heart attacks in Texas and across the country reach their highest peak in December and January. A North Texas cardiologist explains.
North Texas will have a chance this week to break through for its first bowl win since the 2013 season.
Brett Vito: Bowl offers UNT huge opportunity if it can regroup in a turbulent time
North Texas will have a chance this week to break through for its first bowl win since the 2013 season.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
North Texas will have a chance this week to break through for its first bowl win since the 2013 season.
Nine people face federal charges in connection with the July 4 nonfatal shooting of an Alvarado police officer. Their trial was moved from January to Feb. 17. kerane.ws/49qDH0j
Prairieland ICE shooting trial pushed to February
Nine people face federal charges in connection with the July 4 nonfatal shooting of an Alvarado police officer. Their trial was moved from January to Feb. 17.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Nine people face federal charges in connection with the July 4 nonfatal shooting of an Alvarado police officer. Their trial was moved from January to Feb. 17. kerane.ws/49qDH0j
A Texas judge found the law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases likely violates adults and minors' First Amendment rights. kerane.ws/44LuVHI
Federal judge blocks Texas app store age verification law from taking effect in the new year
A Texas judge found the law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases likely violates adults and minors' First Amendment rights.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A Texas judge found the law requiring adults and minors to verify their age before downloading apps or making in-app purchases likely violates adults and minors' First Amendment rights. kerane.ws/44LuVHI
A 40-year-old female inmate was found unresponsive in her cell Sunday, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
Woman dies in custody after being found unresponsive in Tarrant County Jail cell
A 40-year-old female inmate was found unresponsive in her cell Sunday, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A 40-year-old female inmate was found unresponsive in her cell Sunday, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office.
Texas Attorney General Paxton's filing comes in response to the Council on American-Islamic Relations Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin chapters’ lawsuit against him and Gov. Greg Abbott last month.
‘Terrorist’ designation doesn’t apply to local CAIR chapters, Texas AG argues in new filing
Texas Attorney General Paxton's filing comes in response to the Council on American-Islamic Relations Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin chapters’ lawsuit against him and Gov. Greg Abbott last month.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Texas Attorney General Paxton's filing comes in response to the Council on American-Islamic Relations Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin chapters’ lawsuit against him and Gov. Greg Abbott last month.
A former sheriff’s deputy convicted of his girlfriend’s murder in Denton pleaded guilty Thursday to tampering with evidence from the murder in…
Ex-Tarrant deputy convicted of Denton murder pleads guilty to second charge
A former sheriff’s deputy convicted of his girlfriend’s murder in Denton pleaded guilty Thursday to tampering with evidence from the murder in…
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A former sheriff’s deputy convicted of his girlfriend’s murder in Denton pleaded guilty Thursday to tampering with evidence from the murder in…
At grassland sites worldwide, including the Midwest and Great Plains, scientists simulated extreme drought conditions. The study provides a far-reaching and systematic look at the effects of drought severity.
Midwestern scientists join global effort to study extreme drought in grasslands
At grassland sites worldwide, including the Midwest and Great Plains, scientists simulated extreme drought conditions. The study provides a far-reaching and systematic look at the effects of drought severity.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 3:30 PM
At grassland sites worldwide, including the Midwest and Great Plains, scientists simulated extreme drought conditions. The study provides a far-reaching and systematic look at the effects of drought severity.
The announcement that Tyson would shutter a massive beef processing plant in Nebraska was the first such closure in more than a decade. Beef processors are running at lower capacity, as the U.S. cattle herd size is the smallest it's been since the 1950s. kerane.ws/3MOs6zn
Tyson will close one plant and cut shifts at another. What that means for beef prices and one small town
The announcement that Tyson would shutter a massive beef processing plant in Nebraska was the first such closure in more than a decade. Beef processors are running at lower capacity, as the U.S. cattle...
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The announcement that Tyson would shutter a massive beef processing plant in Nebraska was the first such closure in more than a decade. Beef processors are running at lower capacity, as the U.S. cattle herd size is the smallest it's been since the 1950s. kerane.ws/3MOs6zn
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
A dangerous horse virus appears to be slowing, but vets still urge caution
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Equine herpesvirus can spread easily and debilitate an animal. A recent outbreak canceled several events across the country, but animal health authorities say cases seem to be easing.
The 1.6 million number marks the largest-ever effort to strip permissions for immigrants who attempted to migrate to the country through legal means, advocates say. kerane.ws/4auPiMR
Immigrants now have fewer legal options to stay in the U.S. under Trump
The 1.6 million number marks the largest-ever effort to strip permissions for immigrants who attempted to migrate to the country through legal means, advocates say.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
The 1.6 million number marks the largest-ever effort to strip permissions for immigrants who attempted to migrate to the country through legal means, advocates say. kerane.ws/4auPiMR
The Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico wrote in a social media post that an aircraft from its department, conducting a medical support mission with a nonprofit that helps pediatric burn patients, experienced an issue during its approach in Galveston.
At least 5 dead after Mexican military plane crashes near Galveston Causeway, officials say
The Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico wrote in a social media post that an aircraft from its department, conducting a medical support mission with a nonprofit that helps pediatric burn patients, experienced...
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The Secretariat of the Navy of Mexico wrote in a social media post that an aircraft from its department, conducting a medical support mission with a nonprofit that helps pediatric burn patients, experienced an issue during its approach in Galveston.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit's recently appointed board chair Randall Bryant sat down with KERA as four cities prepare to vote whether to leave the agency.
DART board chair on withdrawal elections and North Texas transit's 'new shiny' future
Dallas Area Rapid Transit's recently appointed board chair Randall Bryant sat down with KERA as four cities prepare to vote whether to leave the agency.
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Dallas Area Rapid Transit's recently appointed board chair Randall Bryant sat down with KERA as four cities prepare to vote whether to leave the agency.
Social media is full of misinformation about mental health. Creators try to combat misconceptions — but is that enough to stop the spread of misinformation?
Online creators address misinformation about mental health on social media — but is it enough?
Social media is full of misinformation about mental health. Creators try to combat misconceptions — but is that enough to stop the spread of misinformation?
kerane.ws
December 23, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Social media is full of misinformation about mental health. Creators try to combat misconceptions — but is that enough to stop the spread of misinformation?
Xavier Mayfield was arrested early Sunday morning and is in custody at the Dallas County Jail, according to jail records.
kerane.ws
December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Xavier Mayfield was arrested early Sunday morning and is in custody at the Dallas County Jail, according to jail records.
Two people are dead after a police shooting at Town East mall in Mesquite Sunday.
kerane.ws
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Two people are dead after a police shooting at Town East mall in Mesquite Sunday.
Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — and new proposals have already been made for the 2027 legislative session.
Texas Republicans propose new property tax cuts as campaign season kicks off
Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — and new proposals have already been made for the 2027 legislative session.
kerane.ws
December 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Lawmakers worked this year to address Texas' property taxes by increasing the tax break homeowners get on their property — and new proposals have already been made for the 2027 legislative session.
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation. kerane.ws/45gNnYH
NPR analysis shows skyrocketing number of 'no-shows' in immigration court
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation.
kerane.ws
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
More immigrants are not showing up for their mandatory immigration court hearings compared to prior years, an NPR analysis shows, allowing the government to order their immediate deportation. kerane.ws/45gNnYH
The church’s growth includes a prayer house across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court in D.C.
Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture announces expansion with new churches in D.C., California
The church’s growth includes a prayer house across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court in D.C.
kerane.ws
December 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The church’s growth includes a prayer house across the street from the U.S. Supreme Court in D.C.