State lawmakers say mental health programs for Texas veterans will receive $5 million for expanded services. Gov. Rick Perry announced the plan that calls for directing money from the state Health and Human Services Commission budget toward mental health treatment programs for veterans and their families. Full Story »
Dallas County Health officials are reporting another H1N1 flu death. Officials say the 51 year old man had underlying medical conditions. He is the county's 17th confirmed H1N1 death. Full Story »
Dallas City Hall has new rules for doing business after convictions in the corruption trial of former Councilman Don Hill, and others. KERA's BJ Austin reports. Full Story »
The shocking murders of 12 at fort hood, with another 31 wounded, were apparently committed by one gunman, himself a soldier. As KERA's Bill Zeeble reports from Killeen, the alleged shooter, Major Malik Hassan, is still alive, contrary to initial reports. Full Story »
The newest radio station in North Texas signs on Monday: KXT, 91.7. It's "public radio" dedicated to an eclectic mix of music. KERA's BJ Austin has more. Full Story »
Texas college and university enrollment grew by nearly 114-thousand students this fall. That's an all time high. Community colleges accounted for much of that for several reasons: tuition costs less, and you can earn degrees faster. But there's also the economy. In this KERA's economy segment, Sam Baker talks with Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr., chancellor of the Dallas County Community College ... Full Story »
Texas has been allocated about 3 million doses of swine flu vaccine by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Full Story »
As flags fly at half staff for victims of the Fort Hood shooting, the Muslim community in North Texas braces for a possible backlash, and the Dallas Peace Center calls for healing. KERA's BJ Austin reports. Full Story »
As soldiers and their families start recovering from the ft hood shootings, they're dealing with the stress in their own way. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. Full Story »
Texans wanting to help Fort Hood families and shooting victims have been lining up to give blood. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports that some blood banks are asking donors to delay their contributions. Full Story »
Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead says allegations of excessive force by police during a "bar check" of the Rainbow Lounge are "unfounded." KERA's BJ Austin says two officers who participated in the June raid - and their Sergeant - have been disciplined for violating procedures. Full Story »
Dallas County health officials are making progress vaccinating for the H1N1 virus. The program, which began Wednesday offers free immunization to high-risk groups in Dallas county. Full Story »
Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge. Full Story »
Fort Hood area schools, hospitals and public officials were stunned by the shootings but reacted quickly. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more. Full Story »
Army investigators have released two soldiers from custody after clearing them of suspicion in a deadly rampage that left 12 dead and 31 wounded. But Fort Hood spokesman Christopher says a third person was in custody. Full Story »
A Fort Hood spokeswoman says one shooter is in custody after a mass shooting on the Texas Army base. Army officials say at least seven people are dead and 20 wounded. Full Story »
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and charged him with murder for the brutal slaying of a 20-year-old Dallas art student. Full Story »
The winners of the first annual Trinity River Photo contest were announced Wednesday at Dallas City Hall. There were 350 entries in four categories: river, forest, wildlife and architecture. Full Story »
Wednesday Dallas County Health and Human Services opened its doors to offer free vaccinations for the H1N1 virus. By noon, more than 2000 shots and flu mist were given to high-risk residents of Dallas County. Full Story »
Texas Governor Rick Perry praised voter approval of constitutional amendment number 4. It moves millions of dollars into a fund to create more top-tier universities. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports. Full Story »
This morning Dallas County Health and Human Services opened its doors to offer free vaccinations for the H1N1 virus. By noon, more than 2000 shots and flu mist were given to high-risk residents of Dallas County. Full Story »
Two of 3 Dallas School Board races are heading to runoffs. Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. Full Story »
Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. Full Story »
Incumbent Dallas school trustee Edwin Flores has won his Dallas School Board seat outright. Two other races now head for a runoff. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. Full Story »
Texas voters have adopted all eleven ballot amendments by healthy margins. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports they spoke most loudly on the issue involving eminent domain. Full Story »
A morning moonset peeks through the autumn foliage near Bradfordton, Ill. AP Photo/Seth Perlman
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