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Texas Land Commissioner Buckingham rejects Alamo's recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day

KERA News @keranews.org · 3h

In a social media post that's been deleted, the Alamo said on Monday that they honor Indigenous Peoples and their communities.

In a social media post that's been deleted, the Alamo said on Monday that they honor Indigenous Peoples and their communities.

Your guide to all of Texas’ proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot this November

KERA News @keranews.org · 5h

We’ve broken down all 17 ballot measures – what they mean and who’s behind them – that will decide everything from property taxes to disciplining judges.

We’ve broken down all 17 ballot measures – what they mean and who’s behind them – that will decide everything from property taxes to disciplining judges.

Texas lawmakers form new committee to investigate July's deadly Hill Country flooding

KERA News @keranews.org · 7h

Lawmakers say the committee will examine the state's preparation and response, along with the circumstances surrounding the disaster. The historic flooding led to more than 130 deaths.

Lawmakers say the committee will examine the state's preparation and response, along with the circumstances surrounding the disaster. The historic flooding led to more than 130 deaths.

Austin police don't know when ICE is coming. The chief says that could be dangerous.

KERA News @keranews.org · 9h

ICE doesn't appear to have a consistent policy of how and when to notify local law enforcement about immigration raids.

ICE doesn't appear to have a consistent policy of how and when to notify local law enforcement about immigration raids.

Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa joins Democratic race to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott

KERA News @keranews.org · 10h

The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers.

The five-term state lawmaker from Austin has homed in on education issues in the Texas House, becoming a primary foil to Abbott on school vouchers.

Mesquite pushes forward to redevelop vacant Sears store at Town East

KERA News @keranews.org · 12h

Under an agreement with the city, an investment firm is planning to bring in a conference center, restaurants and possibly a 150-room hotel to the Mesquite mall.

Under an agreement with the city, an investment firm is planning to bring in a conference center, restaurants and possibly a 150-room hotel to the Mesquite mall.

Dallas annexed this neighborhood almost 50 years ago — now residents say they feel forgotten

KERA News @keranews.org · 13h

Residents in the Dallas neighborhood of Kleberg say the city isn't responding to their calls to improve its streets and other infrastructure.

Residents in the Dallas neighborhood of Kleberg say the city isn't responding to their calls to improve its streets and other infrastructure.

ICE offered Dallas $25M to work with Dallas police — and the police chief turned them down

KERA News @keranews.org · 14h

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux says he turned down federal money that would have tied the department to a program partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux says he turned down federal money that would have tied the department to a program partnering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Tarrant County outsources jail staffing to fill vacancies and limit overtime

KERA News @keranews.org · 15h

The Tarrant County jail has struggled with staffing — a common problem in jails and prisons around the country.

The Tarrant County jail has struggled with staffing — a common problem in jails and prisons around the country.

Tarrant County replaces rental assistance department with nonprofit, hoping to give more aid

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Tarrant County commissioners voted to close the county rental and utility assistance department, after county staff said it was inefficient. Fort Worth's Center for Transforming Lives will replace it.

Tarrant County commissioners voted to close the county rental and utility assistance department, after county staff said it was inefficient. Fort Worth's Center for Transforming Lives will replace it.

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Love Field, DFW Airport won't show video blaming Democrats for government shutdown

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

North Texas' two largest airports say the video, in which Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says Democrats "refuse to fund the federal government," goes against their advertising policy.

North Texas' two largest airports say the video, in which Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem says Democrats "refuse to fund the federal government," goes against their advertising policy.

Supreme Court rejects Alex Jones' appeal of $1.4 billion defamation judgment in Sandy Hook shooting

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

A lawyer representing families of Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting victims says the Supreme Court was right to reject conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ appeal of the $1.4 billion defamation judgment against him for calling the massacre a hoax.

A lawyer representing families of Newtown, Connecticut, school shooting victims says the Supreme Court was right to reject conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ appeal of the $1.4 billion defamation judgment...

AG Ken Paxton claims evidence shows EPIC City violated federal, state laws

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KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Ken Paxton says he wants to file a lawsuit against EPIC and its developers after finding alleged evidence of breaking state and federal laws.

Ken Paxton says he wants to file a lawsuit against EPIC and its developers after finding alleged evidence of breaking state and federal laws.

Amid shutdown, Trump administration guts department overseeing special education

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Multiple sources tell NPR that as part of the Trump administration's latest reduction-in-force, the U.S. Department of Education has gutted the office that handles special education.

Israeli security guard with family in Houston released from Hamas captivity

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Eitan Avraham Mor, who was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, was among 20 surviving hostages who were freed Monday. A Houston-based relative of Mor's was in Israel for his release.

Eitan Avraham Mor, who was kidnapped by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, was among 20 surviving hostages who were freed Monday. A Houston-based relative of Mor's was in Israel for his release.

Students, faculty worry UT Austin gender studies 'might come under attack' amid system-wide review

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

The University of Texas System recently announced it would be reviewing "courses on gender identity" at all 14 of its academic and health institutions.

The University of Texas System recently announced it would be reviewing "courses on gender identity" at all 14 of its academic and health institutions.

Millions are expected at the World Cup in North Texas. How will they get around once they're here?

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

North Texas isn't known for having robust public transit. With the 2026 World Cup expected to bring unfamiliar demand to the system, local and regional leaders are plotting ways to handle the expected transportation needs.

North Texas isn't known for having robust public transit. With the 2026 World Cup expected to bring unfamiliar demand to the system, local and regional leaders are plotting ways to handle the expected...

Rural hospital leaders: Lack of support, local input could mean more hospital closures in Texas

KERA News @keranews.org · 1d

Rural hospital leaders: Lack of support, local input could mean more hospital closures in Texas:

As Texas develops its application for federal Rural Health Transformation Program funding, rural hospital leaders say stabilizing their facilities should be a top priority. "Without it, all the planning...

Moms and kids could lose federal food aid if the shutdown drags on, food advocates say

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

More than a million low-income mothers and children in the Midwest and Great Plains rely on a national food assistance program. The Trump administration says it will help provide temporary funding to keep the program afloat, but food advocates say it's a short-term fix.

More than a million low-income mothers and children in the Midwest and Great Plains rely on a national food assistance program. The Trump administration says it will help provide temporary funding to...

EPIC alleges texts by head of Texas funeral agency prove religious discrimination in investigation

KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

A North Texas mosque alleges text messages containing anti-Islam media prove the state funeral agency's investigation into the mosque's funeral practices is motivated by religious discrimination.

A North Texas mosque alleges text messages containing anti-Islam media prove the state funeral agency's investigation into the mosque's funeral practices is motivated by religious discrimination.

Texas heat and drought persist into fall as the state braces for wildfires

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

Drought conditions across Texas have intensified since earlier this year.

Drought conditions across Texas have intensified since earlier this year.

More Texas kindergarteners are coming to school without measles vaccination proof or exemptions

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KERA News @keranews.org · 2d

In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not complying with state requirements.

In school districts and charter networks with the most vaccine delinquencies, as many as 44% of kindergarteners were not complying with state requirements.