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The city is using goats to help clear privet, an invasive plant, that overwhelms native vegetation
Have you ‘herd’? Goats are clearing invasive plants at White Rock Lake
The city is using goats to help clear privet, an invasive plant, that overwhelms native vegetation
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February 5, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The city is using goats to help clear privet, an invasive plant, that overwhelms native vegetation
Antonio Lechuga taught himself to sew after the shooting and opened a new chapter in his career.
How a Dallas artist rebuilt his life and practice after being shot
Antonio Lechuga taught himself to sew after the shooting and opened a new chapter in his career.
kerane.ws
February 5, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Antonio Lechuga taught himself to sew after the shooting and opened a new chapter in his career.
Puerto Ricans across North Texas say Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance holds special meaning for the community.
'Resilience and joy’: North Texas Puerto Ricans prepare for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance
Puerto Ricans across North Texas say Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance holds special meaning for the community.
kerane.ws
February 5, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Puerto Ricans across North Texas say Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance holds special meaning for the community.
From Dallas to Fort Worth, arts organizations across North Texas are hosting exhibitions, performances and family-friendly programs to celebrate Black History Month.
Museums, libraries and stages across North Texas celebrate Black History Month through art and culture
From Dallas to Fort Worth, arts organizations across North Texas are hosting exhibitions, performances and family-friendly programs to celebrate Black History Month.
kerane.ws
February 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
From Dallas to Fort Worth, arts organizations across North Texas are hosting exhibitions, performances and family-friendly programs to celebrate Black History Month.
The saxophonist is among the contributors to "Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico" which is up for Best Latin Jazz Album.
Tito Charneco, who was gigging in NYC before studying at UNT, could be headed for a jazz Grammy
The saxophonist is among the contributors to "Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico" which is up for Best Latin Jazz Album.
kerane.ws
January 31, 2026 at 7:10 PM
The saxophonist is among the contributors to "Original Influencers: Dizzy, Chano & Chico" which is up for Best Latin Jazz Album.
The local film Quakertown U.S.A. screens tonight at a red carpet event.
Hope, courage and history are on view at this year's Denton Black Film Festival
The local film Quakertown U.S.A. screens tonight at a red carpet event.
kerane.ws
January 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
The local film Quakertown U.S.A. screens tonight at a red carpet event.
The singer, an immigrant from Nicaragua, is making her mark on the local music scene.
Joy and pain are on the same setlist for Dallas musician Ceci Ceci
The singer, an immigrant from Nicaragua, is making her mark on the local music scene.
kerane.ws
January 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The singer, an immigrant from Nicaragua, is making her mark on the local music scene.
Fort Worth's Will Rogers Memorial Center is busy year-round with equestrian events, dance recitals and more.
Even outside Stock Show season, Will Rogers Memorial Center is at the 'heart' of equestrian sports
Fort Worth's Will Rogers Memorial Center is busy year-round with equestrian events, dance recitals and more.
kerane.ws
January 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Fort Worth's Will Rogers Memorial Center is busy year-round with equestrian events, dance recitals and more.
As headlines about ICE activity and deportations surge, these artists are expressing their feelings through their creative work.
Meet 4 North Texas artists creating art about immigration
As headlines about ICE activity and deportations surge, these artists are expressing their feelings through their creative work.
kerane.ws
January 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
As headlines about ICE activity and deportations surge, these artists are expressing their feelings through their creative work.
Dora Reynosa, 30, said discrimination in North Texas led her to put a years-long plan to leave the country into action. kerane.ws/4t7LsjO
'It's going to be easier to speak': A North Texas artist self-deports
Dora Reynosa, 30, said discrimination in North Texas led her to put a years-long plan to leave the country into action.
kerane.ws
January 27, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Dora Reynosa, 30, said discrimination in North Texas led her to put a years-long plan to leave the country into action. kerane.ws/4t7LsjO
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"When we stand together, we are a formidable force."
Henry Louis Gates' new 4-part documentary series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" premieres on KERA TV and on the @pbs.org app Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m.
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Henry Louis Gates' new 4-part documentary series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" premieres on KERA TV and on the @pbs.org app Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m.
#publicmedia
Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History | Extended Trailer
Black and Jewish America explores the ties between Black Americans and Jewish Americans
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January 26, 2026 at 6:53 PM
"When we stand together, we are a formidable force."
Henry Louis Gates' new 4-part documentary series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" premieres on KERA TV and on the @pbs.org app Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m.
#publicmedia
Henry Louis Gates' new 4-part documentary series "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History" premieres on KERA TV and on the @pbs.org app Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 8 p.m.
#publicmedia
After a customer rushed out of Monkey and Dog Books when her water broke, the store turned to Instagram for help. The post went viral locally, reconnecting the bookstore with the family.
Viral video helps find Fort Worth woman who went into labor at Monkey and Dog Books
After a customer rushed out of Monkey and Dog Books when her water broke, the store turned to Instagram for help. The post went viral locally, reconnecting the bookstore with the family.
kerane.ws
January 23, 2026 at 1:30 AM
After a customer rushed out of Monkey and Dog Books when her water broke, the store turned to Instagram for help. The post went viral locally, reconnecting the bookstore with the family.
The Civil Rights activist is one of several figures depicted in Mattel’s “Barbie Inspiring Women” series. kerane.ws/3M0EUCE
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee is now a Barbie
The Civil Rights activist is one of several figures depicted in Mattel’s “Barbie Inspiring Women” series.
kerane.ws
January 23, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The Civil Rights activist is one of several figures depicted in Mattel’s “Barbie Inspiring Women” series. kerane.ws/3M0EUCE
The Fort Worth organization is best known for its international piano competition. The inaugural conducting competition will take place in 2028 in Houston
Move over piano. The Cliburn announces a new competition for conductors.
The Fort Worth organization is best known for its international piano competition. The inaugural conducting competition will take place in 2028 in Houston
kerane.ws
January 22, 2026 at 11:17 PM
The Fort Worth organization is best known for its international piano competition. The inaugural conducting competition will take place in 2028 in Houston
The eccentric sale, featuring thousands of feline figurines and other cat-themed decor, novelties and housewares, is the first since organizer Eric Uzelac woke from a coma. And while the first weekend has passed, the sale will be back.
Cat house 'purrrge' brings North Texas residents to Arlington estate sale. Round 2 is coming soon
The eccentric sale, featuring thousands of feline figurines and other cat-themed decor, novelties and housewares, is the first since organizer Eric Uzelac woke from a coma. And while the first weekend...
kerane.ws
January 22, 2026 at 6:30 PM
The eccentric sale, featuring thousands of feline figurines and other cat-themed decor, novelties and housewares, is the first since organizer Eric Uzelac woke from a coma. And while the first weekend has passed, the sale will be back.
New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep going. Beyond The Bar in Richardson has options for those who want alcohol-free options in 2026.
Beyond Dry January: A Richardson bar helps you nail that resolution to cut back
New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep going. Beyond The Bar in Richardson has options for those who want alcohol-free options in 2026.
kerane.ws
January 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
New Year’s resolutions are tough to keep going. Beyond The Bar in Richardson has options for those who want alcohol-free options in 2026.
Several North Texas restaurants and chefs made this year's list of semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Award.
Here are the 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists in North Texas
Several North Texas restaurants and chefs made this year's list of semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Award.
kerane.ws
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Several North Texas restaurants and chefs made this year's list of semifinalists for the prestigious James Beard Award.
Cleo Hearn’s legacy of spotlighting diverse cowboys and Western culture was celebrated on MLK Day, two months after his death.
‘This was his dream’: Cowboys of Color Rodeo founder honored during Fort Worth Stock Show
Cleo Hearn’s legacy of spotlighting diverse cowboys and Western culture was celebrated on MLK Day, two months after his death.
kerane.ws
January 21, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Cleo Hearn’s legacy of spotlighting diverse cowboys and Western culture was celebrated on MLK Day, two months after his death.
Starting mid-February, Alamo Drafthouse will ditch its pen and paper ordering system for food and drinks.
Austin movie buffs say Alamo Drafthouse's new mobile ordering policy has lost the plot
Starting mid-February, Alamo Drafthouse will ditch its pen and paper ordering system for food and drinks.
kerane.ws
January 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Starting mid-February, Alamo Drafthouse will ditch its pen and paper ordering system for food and drinks.
This year, a long-running Denton film festival that focuses on Palestine will focus on attacks on journalists and doctors in the war in Gaza.
Palestinian film festival in Denton examines targeting of journalists and doctors in Gaza war
This year, a long-running Denton film festival that focuses on Palestine will focus on attacks on journalists and doctors in the war in Gaza.
kerane.ws
January 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
This year, a long-running Denton film festival that focuses on Palestine will focus on attacks on journalists and doctors in the war in Gaza.
In their new American special, BBC’s Radio 3 explores music in Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Boston and L.A.
BBC takes an American roadtrip to explore Dallas-Fort Worth’s music scene
In their new American special, BBC’s Radio 3 explores music in Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Boston and L.A.
kerane.ws
January 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM
In their new American special, BBC’s Radio 3 explores music in Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Boston and L.A.
After a four-year hiatus, the K-pop supergroup will perform at AT&T Stadium in August as part of their global tour.
BTS is back on tour, and will stop in North Texas
After a four-year hiatus, the K-pop supergroup will perform at AT&T Stadium in August as part of their global tour.
kerane.ws
January 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM
After a four-year hiatus, the K-pop supergroup will perform at AT&T Stadium in August as part of their global tour.
North Texas artist Justin Ginsberg discusses his approach to making work, teaching, and building community in this Arts Docs profile.
North Texas glass artist reveals the beauty of what we rarely see
North Texas artist Justin Ginsberg discusses his approach to making work, teaching, and building community in this Arts Docs profile.
kerane.ws
January 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
North Texas artist Justin Ginsberg discusses his approach to making work, teaching, and building community in this Arts Docs profile.
Police have not publicly identified a motive or suspect for the deadly violence at Dallas strip club.
Family, friends gather at vigil to honor Zeethewizard, killed during New Year’s shooting
Police have not publicly identified a motive or suspect for the deadly violence at Dallas strip club.
kerane.ws
January 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Police have not publicly identified a motive or suspect for the deadly violence at Dallas strip club.
The Addison city council voted to discontinue the longtime food and music festival, citing rising costs and shift towards smaller events to support local restaurants.
After 30 years, City of Addison discontinues Taste Addison food and music festival
The Addison city council voted to discontinue the longtime food and music festival, citing rising costs and shift towards smaller events to support local restaurants.
kerane.ws
January 9, 2026 at 11:30 PM
The Addison city council voted to discontinue the longtime food and music festival, citing rising costs and shift towards smaller events to support local restaurants.