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23/12/2024

Interim Dallas city manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert and two assistant city managers from other cities are the finalists in the search for a permanent Dallas city manager, a city council committee confirmed after three hours of interviews behind closed doors Monday.

The Ad Hoc Committee on Administrative Affairs recommended interim Dallas city manager Kim Tolbert and two assistant city managers from other cities as the finalists for the permanent Dallas job — but council members didn't acknowledge two other candidates getting swapped out of the process.

23/12/2024

Court records show Matthew Krueger was indefinitely suspended from the Irving Police Department in April of 2013 after two internal investigations conducted by the department found unnecessary use of force.

Matthew Krueger was fired from the Fort Worth Police Department last week after an investigation found he used unjustified force during an arrest. Court records show he was also placed on indefinite suspension in Irving for violating similar department policies during an arrest.

23/12/2024

Residents of the neighborhoods surrounding SMU say the brothel law needs to be enforced because students can cause problems for their neighbors, while students say the brothel law makes it harder for students to find housing near the school.

University Park bans more than two unrelated people from living together. Residents say SMU students are violating the brothel law. Students say it's to cut housing costs

23/12/2024

What is your favorite holiday tune, whether classical or modern? 🎄

Drumroll, please! Announcing the results of the 2024 WRR101 Yuletide Countdown - we asked WRR listeners what their favorite classical holiday tunes are, and here are the top 15. We'll play them all back in their entirety at 6 pm December 24th.

23/12/2024

Before she left office in 2022, former Tarrant County District Attorney Sharen Wilson wanted to revisit Paul Storey's sentence for the murder of Jonas Cherry. But two years later, Wilson's successor Phil Sorrells is walking back that support for Storey's sentencing appeal.

The previous district attorney sided with Paul Storey’s defense team, agreeing that he deserved a new trial. The current one is asking the U.S. Supreme Court not to take up Storey’s case.

23/12/2024

“It's not just about cooking. It's more a way of connecting to our roots.”

The art of making tamales during the holidays is a tradition that many Mexican families in the Texas and all over the world hold near and dear to their heart. It’s a tradition passed down from generation to generation. A group of North Texas women who call themselves Las Tamaleras are keeping the ...

23/12/2024

The city of DeSoto is partnering with a local nonprofit and businesses to provide utility assistance to residents in need.

The Utilities Blitz event provides eligible DeSoto residents financial assistance to pay off utility bills, including water, electricity and gas.

23/12/2024

As 2024 comes to an end, it’s time to get ready for tax season. Now is the time to donate your unwanted car to support KERA. Donate now or by December 31 to count it a tax break when you file taxes next year 🚗 Go online and donate at KERA.org/vehicle or call (877) 855-KERA.

23/12/2024

From the explosion in Downtown Fort Worth to civil settlement of Botham Jean's wrongful death, here are our most-read stories for 2024.

Our reporters at KERA did some amazing work. Here's a list of the top stories from 2024.

23/12/2024

Over the weekend, several news outlets reported that Kay Granger has been living in a senior-living facility in Fort Worth with dementia. Her team did not verify the reports, instead disclosing she had been battling "health issues."

The Fort Worth Republican’s last vote in Congress was in July. She did not seek reelection this year.

22/12/2024

Discover the untold story of Fair Park, a site steeped in racial politics since its inception. Originally a symbol of cotton dominance, it became a battleground for civil rights in Dallas and beyond.

KERA's Recovering the Stories video series chronicles historic communities of color across Dallas, taking a closer look at how subjects like police brutality and gentrification have disproportionately affected these neighborhoods.

22/12/2024

Texas is no longer requiring drivers to get a vehicle safety inspection in order to get their car registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Here's what you need to know.

Drivers will still need an emissions test in some counties to get their registration sticker.

22/12/2024

ICYMI: A new report shows Tarrant County sent more people to death row this year than any other county in Texas.

This is the first time since 2014 that a Texas county has sent more than one person to death row in a single year, according to a new report from the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty.

22/12/2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and U.S. Department of Agriculture are asking the food industry and the general public for their input on how these food date labels are used and how they're interpreted. NPR

Most Americans occasionally throw away food just because of the date on the label and many always do. But these 'sell by' or 'enjoy' by dates don't indicate the food isn't safe. Here's what they mean.

22/12/2024

What is considered "healthy" food? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the definition for the first time in 30 years.

At a time when more than half the American diet comes from processed, packaged foods, the FDA has new rules aimed at helping people make healthier choices in the grocery store.

21/12/2024

There are many ways to embrace your right to rest, unplug and get hygge this season, whether it's in bed, in the kitchen or in your favorite cozy nook in the house. Here are 11 comforting ideas from NPR's Life Kit to inspire you.

The weather is cooling down and it's time to take a load off and snuggle under the blankets. NPR's Life Kit podcast shares 11 ways to embrace leisure and relaxation this fall season.

21/12/2024

The West Oak Cliff rezoning project would focus on increasing walkability, encourage mixed-use development, and allow for small multifamily developments.

Dallas leaders say they've held numerous meetings in different formats to get input on the Hampton-Clarendon Corridor, but advocates worry many residents are being left out of the process.

21/12/2024

Did you know that women are about four times more vulnerable to seasonal affective disorder than men? Here's are some simple ways to feel better if you're feeling down this winter.

It's getting darker and colder, and there's still a pandemic. Oh, and then there's seasonal affective disorder. Here's how to spot it and what you can do.