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Fort Worth Church?s 33 year old Holiday Tradition
Christmas is past. The New Year is here. But for some, the holidays aren't over until the "Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival" in Fort Worth. It's a colorful pageant featuring a cast of more than 200. For 33 years, University Christian Church has presented "Boar's Head" — believed to be the oldest continuing Festival of Christmas - first performed in 1340 in England. KERA's BJ Austin dropped in on a rehearsal for this "HOLIDAY TRADITION"...

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[ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:15:30 -0500 ]


Battle over Jenny Escalates on New Year?s Day
The fight to move Jenny, the elephant, to a Tennessee sanctuary is heating up in the New Year. KERA's BJ Austin says the U.S. Humane Society, actress Bea Arthur, and hundreds of Dallas children are calling for Jenny to move....

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[ Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:15:07 -0500 ]


North Texas Traffic Officers Will Be Out In Force
Traffic officers will be out in force tonight and through the weekend looking for drunk drivers. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more on the beefed up efforts....

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[ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:16:38 -0500 ]


AAA-Texas offers New Year?s Tipsy Tow Rides
Triple-A-Texas is ready with its annual New Year's tradition: The Tipsy Tow. KERA's BJ Austin says for more than twenty years Triple-A has offered free towing to people who have done too much celebrating to drive....

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[ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:16:35 -0500 ]


New Year?s Day Parade Set for Downtown Dallas
The downtown Dallas New Year's Day parade kicks off at 2:30 tomorrow afternoon. KERA's BJ Austin says the tradition was revived three years ago after the longtime Cotton Bowl parade was cancelled in 1992....

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[ Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:16:11 -0500 ]


U.S. Attorney for Texas' Northern District Resigns
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas resigns today to join a law firm. Richard Roper oversaw prosecution of the Holy Land Foundation trial among other major cases. He served in the Dallas office since 2-thousand-4....

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[ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:24:10 -0500 ]


Muslim Protesters Rally Against Gaza Bombings
Thousands of Muslims rallied on the grassy knoll at Dallas' Dealy Plaza to both pray and protest the Israeli bombings of Gaza. Israel calls its actions self defense, in response to Hamas rocket attacks. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more...

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[ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:14:34 -0500 ]


Police Determined to Stop New Year's Gunfire
Gunfire has been a risky Texas New Year's tradition for as long as there's been a Texas. And for just as long, people have been injured or killed. KERA's Ed Martelle reports police are determined to stop it....

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[ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:14:04 -0500 ]


Drought and Fines Deter Fireworks
The end of the year is traditionally celebrated with fireworks. But this year, North Texas is facing drought conditions. So setting off fireworks in most cities remains illegal. KERA's Ed Martelle has more....

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[ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:38:19 -0500 ]


KERA Commentary: Texas Music Top 10 of 2008
It wouldn't be the end of the year without lists of the best this or that. Here's David Okamoto's list of the 10 best CDs by Texas artists....

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[ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 13:25:07 -0500 ]


Dallas County?s Innocence Project Hit by Wall Street Swindle
DNA testing of Dallas County inmates appealing to the Innocence Project is taking a big hit in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. KERA's BJ Austin says the foundation that was funding the testing has lost its money in the Wall Street investor swindle ... and is shutting down....

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[ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:45:16 -0500 ]


DFW Airport Tracks Santa
DFW Airport's "Santa Tracker" is activated, and counting down the minutes until the arrival of the Jolly Old Elf in North Texas. KERA's BJ Austin says it's the 8th year for the interactive website....

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[ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:45:14 -0500 ]


A Merry Christmas for some Dallas Homeless
400 homeless in Dallas are spending Christmas Eve at the Hyatt Regency downtown. It's part of the "Christmas Angel Project." KERA's BJ Austin says the guests arrived aboard buses this morning to much fanfare....

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[ Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:44:52 -0500 ]


Police Still Seeking Roadway Shooter
Garland and Dallas police are looking for a roadway killer who murdered 2 and wounded a 3rd last night. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports....

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[ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:25:09 -0500 ]


KERA Commentary: Holiday Food
Forgive the pun, but as we prepare for this week's holiday meal - not to mention all the snacking we do in advance - commentator Jennifer Nagorka offers some food for thought....

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[ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:55:04 -0500 ]


An Unlikely Holiday Tradition: Christmas at the Airport
Spending Christmas in an AIRPORT is not the typical holiday memory we cherish. But it's exactly what a couple of North Texas women began doing five years ago. As part of our Holiday Traditions project, KERA's BJ Austin takes us to Gate B 37 at DFW Airport....

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[ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:06:39 -0500 ]


Katrina Applicant Identities Posted On Web
KERA has learned that private information of nearly 17 thousand FEMA aid applicants was posted on public websites last week. That secure information apparently first went through the Texas Workforce Commission before it went online. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports...

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[ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:06:14 -0500 ]


Texas Fruitcake a Holiday Traditon
You may not want to admit it - but a lot of you are eating fruitcakes this Christmas. And loving them. As part of our Holiday Traditions project KERA's Shelley Kofler takes us to the Texas bakery that sells more fruitcakes than any other in the world. With no apologies needed....

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[ Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:35:28 -0500 ]


President-Elect Obama Appoints Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk
Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk is getting mixed reviews in response to his appointment today as the next U.S. Trade Representative. President-elect Barack Obama made the announcement this afternoon. KERA's Bill Zeeble watched the live press conference with some of Kirk's co-workers....

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[ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:47:49 -0500 ]


KERA Commentary: Decline of Labor Unions
The Detroit automakers may receive some much-needed bailout money from the government, but commentator Chris Tucker believes nothing can reverse the decline of union power in America....

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[ Fri, 19 Dec 2008 11:26:03 -0500 ]


Dallasites Celebrate St. Lucia Day
Saint Lucia Day occurs every December 13th. It's named for a 4th Century Italian Saint adopted by Scandinavians more than a thousand years later. As part of our Holiday Traditions project, KERA's Bill Zeeble joined one family's celebration in Dallas....

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[ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:27:47 -0500 ]


Former Dallas Mayor to be Tapped by Obama
President-Elect Barack Obama is expected to name former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk as U.S. Trade Representative today. KERA's BJ Austin says Kirk will bring a pro-trade attitude and polished political skills to the global stage....

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[ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:18:46 -0500 ]


KERA Commentary: Firsts and Lasts
Barack Obama's historic election as President last month fed an interesting habit of Americans when it comes to recognizing achievement. More from commentator William Lawrence....

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[ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:08:58 -0500 ]


Texas Officials Weigh In On Auto Bailout
Top executives of the big three auto makers faced a second day of grilling on Capitol Hill. They have to convince lawmakers they can revive the auto industry with life support from the government. Texas Republican Jeb Hensarling isn't sold on the idea. Sara Sciammacco reports....

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[ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:20:30 -0500 ]


House 105 Recount Results In Little Change
The week-long recount in the District 105 state house race has ended. Democrat Bob Romano was challenging Republican incumbent Linda Harper-Brown. KERA's Bill Zeeble has this update....

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[ Sat, 06 Dec 2008 01:20:08 -0500 ]


President Bush Purchases Home in Dallas
First Lady Laura Bush's White House spokesperson confirms the President and Mrs. Bush will move to Dallas's Preston Hollow neighborhood next month, after Bush leaves office. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports some neighbors will welcome him....

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[ Thu, 04 Dec 2008 20:24:36 -0500 ]


American Airlines Traffic Drops
American Airlines passenger traffic dropped last month, and - in this recession - so did business of other top carriers in Texas and nationwide. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more....

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[ Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:56:39 -0500 ]


Dallas County Hires Outside Attorneys for Recount Lawsuit
Dallas County Commissioners has hired outside lawyers in the House District 105 RECOUNT lawsuit. KERA's BJ Austin says Democrats are suing in federal court over the way the recount is being conducted....

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[ Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:21:37 -0500 ]


Dallas ISD to Sell Bonds with State Guarantee
The Dallas School District begins selling 400 million in school construction bonds today. KERA's BJ Austin says some good news accompanies this story about finances in the Dallas ISD....

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[ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:48:59 -0500 ]


Pilgrim's Pride Files for Chapter 11
The nation's biggest chicken business has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in Pittsburg Texas. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more....

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[ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:40:57 -0500 ]

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