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Eric Aasen

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Dallas, TX, United States

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Fort Worth Police Officer Fatally Shoots Woman Inside Her Home

A white Fort Worth police officer fatally shot a black woman in her home early Saturday morning. → Read More

Following Loose Dog Attacks, Dallas City Council Strengthens Its Dog Ordinance

The Dallas City Council has decided to bolster an ordinance to counter the problem of attacks by loose dogs. → Read More

Dallas Police Officer Dies From Injuries After Shooting; Second Officer In Critical Condition

One Dallas police officer has died from his injuries and a second remains in critical condition after they were shot while trying to remove a man from a → Read More

At 'March For Our Lives' Rallies In Texas And Beyond, Calls For Gun Control

In cities across Texas Saturday, thousands of people protested gun violence and called for stricter gun regulations. → Read More

Top Stories: More Rain For A Soaked North Texas; Exploring Mavericks’ Hostile Workplace

The top local stories this morning from KERA News: A new flood watch has been issued for essentially the entire, already-rain soaked Dallas-Fort Worth area → Read More

2017 Was Hot, Hot, Hot: The Hottest Year On Record In Dallas-Fort Worth

North Texas just recorded its warmest year on record. In 2017, the average temperature in Dallas-Fort Worth was 69.8 degrees, and that beat the previous → Read More

In Texas Politics, A Brewing Battle Over State Vs. Local Control

Across Texas, city officials are critical of the special session agenda set by Gov. Greg Abbott -- they say many of the items are basically an attempt by → Read More

Here's A Lesson On The State Of School Choice In Texas

The Texas Legislature’s special session starts Tuesday. There are a few education-related items on Gov. Greg Abbott’s agenda, including school choice for → Read More

In Texas, Finding Affordable Housing Is Tougher Than Ever, Study Finds

It’s getting harder for people in Dallas-Fort Worth and other big cities in Texas to find affordable homes or apartments because the cost of housing is → Read More

North Texas Voters Have City Council, School Board Seats To Decide In Runoff Elections

Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington are among a handful of North Texas cities holding runoff elections on Saturday to fill city council and school board seats → Read More

Why You Shouldn't Rely Too Much On National Rankings To Gauge High School Quality

U.S. News & World Report recently released its annual rankings of the best high schools in the country. The Dallas school district’s School for the → Read More

Tarrant County Municipal Elections By The Numbers

Another election day is fast approaching. Cities, school districts and other local governments across North Texas are gearing up for municipal elections on → Read More

Tarrant County's May Municipal Elections Feature Lots Of Races And Candidates

Another election day is fast approaching. Cities, school districts and other local governments across North Texas are gearing up for municipal elections on → Read More

Here’s What To Expect In The John Wiley Price Federal Corruption Trial

Opening statements are expected to begin Thursday morning in the federal corruption trial of John Wiley Price. → Read More

Here's What You Need To Know About The Texas 'Bathroom Bill'

At the Texas Capitol in Austin, battle lines are sharpening around one of this year’s biggest fights over social issues. It’s a battle over bathrooms, → Read More

Across Texas, Public Pensions Face Billions In Shortfalls

Credit rating agency Moody's has once again downgraded the city of Dallas bond rating. It means the city will pay more interest on new debt. The agency → Read More

The History Of Big Tex At The State Fair Of Texas

The State Fair of Texas opens Friday at Fair Park. For nearly 65 years, Big Tex, the giant cowboy, has stood over the fair, greeting visitors. Here’s a → Read More

Celebrating 25 Years Of Sam Baker On KERA

It’s a big day for our very own Sam Baker. The local host of "Morning Edition" is marking his 25th anniversary at KERA. → Read More

Dallas Police Will Be Over Budget For Overtime

The Dallas Police Department says it plans on spending $32 million in overtime this fiscal year – more than the $17 million budgeted. → Read More

Thousands Expected At Candlelight Vigil In Downtown Dallas To Honor Fallen Officers

A candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the police shooting starts tonight at 8 at Dallas City Hall Plaza. → Read More