Texas schools expand career and technical education programs to meet workforce needs
TEXAS — As Texas welcomes more people and big businesses, like AI data centers, the state is in need of more trade workers. The Texas Workforce Commission expects to see the state add nearly 150,000 more scientific and technical jobs by 2028. The Arlington Independent School District is one...
Sanctioned judge could get paid after suing Dallas County for excluding her
The only Dallas County judge singled out from getting an extra $25,000 may get paid after all. After being sued, commissioners will vote on Tuesday whether to amend the budget to include Judge Amber Givens. KERA reached out to Givens' attorney and will update this story if there is a...
Woman Caught Flashing Gun While Driving on Dallas Highway
Aggressive driving can turn a mundane trip into a dangerous encounter. Just wait until you hear about the woman in Dallas and her shocking response.
North Texas Food Bank awards $1.3 million in grants
The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) in Dallas has announced 33 grants totaling $1.3 million to help expand food access and food security around the region. The awards to partner agencies across the 12-county service area will fund projects ranging from pantry renovations and refrigeration equipment to workforce...
Bishop T. D. Jakes’ family, church reassures congregation after unexpected service exit
DALLAS — Global faith leader and Dallas mega church founder, Bishop T. D. Jakes, is assuring global audiences and the church's members that he is doing well after unexpectedly leaving Sunday morning services at The Potter's House Dallas. Jakes exited the pulpit as his son-in-law and co-senior pastor of...
Texas Instruments Has Plans to Lay Off Workers
(WBAP/KLIF) – DALLAS, TX – According to a notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission, the Dallas-based company is laying off 163 of its North Texas employees this December. Another 20 employees are scheduled to be let go in April of 2026. Texas Instruments employs about 34,000 people...
DeSoto Police Arrest Suspect After Thwarting Car Burglary and Foot Chase Near Local Hotel
In the early morning darkness, DeSoto Police officers on patrol disrupted a car burglary in progress, leading to a foot chase and an arrest, the department detailed through a social media post. Last Friday at 3:30 AM, officers were surveying the parking lot of a local hotel on N. IH-35E Service Road when they spotted...
Dallas Zoo announces birth of healthy male giraffe
DALLAS — The Dallas Zoo's newest arrival is a healthy male giraffe, the zoo announced in a press release. The 5'8, 156-pound baby giraffe was born Sept. 24 to his mother Katie and father Tebogo, the zoo said. He was quick to stand on his feet and nurse before quickly taking a walk around the barn.
Dallas and Fort Worth police respond to at least 12 shootings over the weekend
Both Dallas and Fort Worth Police Departments have been busy over the weekend responding to numerous shootings and other fatal incidents. Below is a recap of the shootings that have occurred in Dallas or Fort Worth as reported publicly by both agencies. Dallas. On October 3, 2025, at about 7:25...
His heart stopped at DFW Airport. Now he’s looking for his saviors
Gary Anthon and his wife were racing from one terminal to another for a connecting flight when the unexpected happened. On Jan. 7, 2024, the Salt Lake City native’s heart stopped at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. The sudden cardiac arrest was unexpected. “Really, leading up to it,...

















