NEW: How overwhelmed is Houston region's criminal justice system? This man waited 18 years in the Harris County Jail without a trial. Read about how it happened: houstonchronicle.com/news/investiga… And how much it cost: houstonchronicle.com/projects/2025/…

“That sounds like a pretty paltry sum going to support candidates,” one expert told KERA after being shown expenditures from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s GOP association. “And that really raises questions about what the strategy is here.” keranews.org/government/202…

If you've ever had a brightly colored eggshell cracked over your head and suddenly found yourself covered in confetti – congratulations. You've been showered by a cascarón. I recently produced this short feature about the culture surrounding cascarones: npr.org/2025/04/14/nx-…

NOW: The Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals is hearing arguments in a case first filed by Waco Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley, who refuses to officiate gay weddings. The case has been bouncing around for 5.5 yrs 😱 Bg from Toluwani Osibamowo: keranews.org/government/202…

Hey y'all! KERA in beautiful Dallas, Texas is hiring a health reporter. Please help spread the word! j.brt.mv/PortalViewRequ…

The Texas House found “bailouts” during high-speed chases added to the botched response to the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde three years ago this weekend. So how bad were car chases at the border, really? And why are they less frequent now? keranews.org/criminal-justi…

New: SCOTX Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock sent a memo to legislators with proposed language to resolve this judicial pay raise/legislative pension issue in SB 293. #txlege It looks to somewhat mirror the language change adopted in SR 695.

friends, my previous post on the award-winning gov’t accountability team KERA News is open again. you’ll have the chance to hold Dallas’ long-standing political establishment accountable while prioritizing communities across the city. hmu w/ questions! portal.brightmove.com/jb.do?reqGK=27…

Inimitable. The original. #Hamilten

This eliminates funding for NPR, PBS, KUT, KUTX, Austin PBS, Marfa Public Radio, and other stations across the state and country that provide news, community information, and culture and entertainment -- all at a cost to taxpayers of less than $2 a year.

Children make up two-thirds of North Carolina pool drownings over the past five years. While state regulations to prevent these deaths exist, some say it’s hard to know if those rules are being followed. My first for The News & Observer newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

Great job alert - Marfa Public Radio is hiring a reporter! This is an opportunity to cover a wide range of important rural issues across a fascinating, unique corner of West Texas, from the Big Bend to Permian Basin. Full details here: marfapublicradio.org/careers

At least 24 people are dead after flash flooding in Texas’ Hill Country. Dozens remain missing, including 21-year-old Ella Rose, who was staying with friends at a house near the Guadalupe River. Rescue efforts continue. My latest from Kerrville, Texas: npr.org/2025/07/05/nx-…

Confirmed that Judge Jill Willis overseeing the Paxton divorce has recused herself. Here is the filing. The Willises are longtime friends of the Paxtons. The judge's husband is the county DA. h/t to Toluwani Osibamowo for getting these records. Background: kut.org/politics/2025-…

I don’t even know what to say. I love this damn station and still strongly believe it does nothing but good for West Texas. Marfa Public Radio is by locals for locals. Def ain’t in it to get rich. We’ll keep doin’ it some way or another promise you that

My team was so busy today putting local news together, we barely had time to think about the vote. Thank you to those who see the value of in-depth local reporting and continue to support us. Stay tuned for more KTTZ stories relevant to the West Texas I love.

NPR correspondents and member station reporters will continue to report from the floods, city council, Congress, and across the world. You always make it possible, despite old & new challenges. That’s the power of public radio. You are NPR. Support here: adoptastation.org

Deadline Near Enough to Inspire Anxiety but Not Near Enough to Inspire Action: ow.ly/8mYg50WygsN

I’m writing the next great American email

Something to consider on Gov. Abbott’s bid to expel Rep. Gene Wu and House quorum breakers. By waiting until September to rule, SCOTX becomes even more linked to Abbott. Jeff Boyd (Rick Perry) retires Sept. 1 and will be replaced by Abbott’s seventh appointed justice. #txlege