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NTX Now

NTX Now is where North Texas comes into conversation.Hosted by Ron Corning and Miranda Suarez, NTX Now is a live daily talk show from KERA News that brings context, curiosity and clarity to the stories shaping the region.Backed by KERA’s award-winning newsroom and partners across the region, NTX Now goes beyond the headlines. Each day, the show brings together community voices, local leaders and cultural contributors — exploring the ideas, issues and moments that reflect everyday life.From

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14:21

Fort Worth elder community in disrepair; Friday news...

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2026/10/09

An elder-living community in Fort Worth is once again facing the threat of a utility shutoff as its residents continue to live in filthy, unsafe conditions. McKinnon Rice of the Fort Worth Report has been following this story and joins us for an update. Also, the Friday news roundup looks at the fire at the State Fair and other big stories from the week.

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13:41

A new pro soccer team in town; How to enjoy the State...

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2026/10/08

This spring, Dallas is getting a new professional soccer team. We talk with USL Dallas's new president, Dale Petroskey, about whether there's room for so much soccer in North Texas. Plus, The State Fair of Texas has lowered its prices this year after attendance dropped and visitors complained last year. But it can still be pricey to go. KERA’s Alexsis Jones and Therese Powell found some ways to stretch your dollar with some free activities you don’t want to miss.

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09:50

Today's top headlines; Battery-powered aircraft...

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2026/10/08

Miranda and Ron breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, a new generation of battery-powered aircraft is taking flight in Texas. Kristen Costello is the head of government and regulatory affairs at BETA technologies, an aerospace and defense company designing, manufacturing and selling these electric aircraft. She joins us to break down how this technology works.

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09:13

Tarrant county domestic violence organization...

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2026/10/08

The civil suit brought against seven members of a Cornell University fraternity has turned the issue of domestic violence into a national conversation. As it happens, October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, so we invited Jill Hassman with Tarrant County domestic violence service provider The Archway to talk about what the case can tell us about the problem.

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14:35

Bo French could hurt other GOP candidates; The Health...

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2026/10/08

When the Texas Longhorns beat Ohio State last month, Republican Bo French didn't join the celebrations. Instead, the candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner posted a photo on social media showing UT students of South Asian descent cheering in the stands. French suggested they were foreigners displacing Americans.The post went viral, drawing national attention and criticism -- including from fellow Republicans, who called the comments racist. Now, with Texas less than two weeks from the

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13:27

Connecting audiences to nature through music; Frisco...

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2026/10/07

A unique concert, presented by Herd Here, is inviting audiences to think about wildlife, the environment and our place in it, through music. Brooke Sholl, a host at our sister station WRR and a cellist herself, joins us with a preview of a free concert this Sunday at the Trinity River Audubon Society. Also, how a Frisco native is helping take Abilene Christian University's soccer program to the next level.

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09:59

Today's top stories; New platform connectd arts...

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2026/10/07

Miranda and Ron breakdown the day's top headlines. Also, Culturalyst is a new platform being launched by The Arts Community Alliance, or TACA, in partnership with the Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The goal is to connect local artists and arts organizations with resources and their audience in one shared space. KERA News will also be integrating the platform as our new arts calendar. We speak with TACA's president and executive director Maura Sheffler and KERA's Vice President of Arts

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09:06

The viral interaction between an influencer and a chef

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2026/10/07

An influencer took to the web to criticize an upscale East Dallas restaurant, Oloyo, for its menu prices. The chef and restaurant owners clapped back online and the interaction went viral -- which has foodies questioning if they are getting their money's worth when food prices keep going up and up. We spoke with Desiree Gutierrez with the Dallas Observer about the controversy and her latest piece about it.

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13:51

The grandmother of Juneteenth turns 100; Why...

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2026/10/07

Opal Lee, known as the grandmother of Juneteenth, turns 100 years old today. KERA's Arts and Culture reporter Marcheta Fornoff sat down with us to talk about her legacy. Also, insurance costs are rising sharply for childcare centers. One reason has to do with laws meant to help survivors of childhood sexual abuse. KERA’s Sujata Dand explains.

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12:53

A visit to Tyler State Park; ACL gets muddy

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2026/10/06

Our in-house nature correspondent tells us all about Tyler State Park. Plus, the first weekend of ACL 2026 is over, and it was a muddy one. KUT's Gabriel Valasquez Neira has the details.

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09:26

Today's top stories; 30-year-old cold case is finally...

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2026/10/06

Ron and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, a Dallas County jury sentenced a man to life in prison this week for the rape and murder of a teenage girl 30 years ago. The death of 15-year-old Tamika Cromer was a cold case until a probation officer got a DNA sample from Steven Augusta Ridge. Ridge's conviction finally brings some answers to Cromer's family. KERA's Dallas County reporter Marina Trahan Martinez has been in the courtroom and joins us with the latest.

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08:57

For domestic violence survivors, help is available

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2026/10/06

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and today we're learning about local non-profit Hope's Door New Beginning Center. CEO Megan Valdez joins us to explain how the organization brings hope and healing to survivors and their children. If you are experiencing domestic or family violence, you can call Hope's Door at 972-276-0057.

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14:34

Flock camera data is hard to come by; Fort Worth's...

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2026/10/06

There are 13,000 license plate scanning Flock cameras in Texas. In North Richland Hills, a privacy advocate who asked for records related to the city’s use of Flock cameras received a bill for more than $2.3 million. Other Texas agencies are charging thousands of dollars for similar records, while some are refusing to release information they previously provided. Texas Tribune reporter Ayden Runnels has been tracking the growing battle over access to these records, and joins us with the

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13:21

Meet The Dallas Morning News's new restaurant critic;...

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2026/10/05

Sarah Blaskovich has been a prolific food reporter for some time, with her regular writings in The Dallas Morning News, as well as her podcast. She was recently named restaurant critic for the Morning News and joins us to talk about the restaurant landscape in North Texas and how she'll approach the job. Also, a look ahead at Think this week.

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09:55

How to enjoy State Fair food without blowing your...

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2026/10/05

There's a multitude of reasons to visit The State Fair of Texas, and near the top of that list is the food. And if you want to enjoy the food without the guilt, Denise Taylor says you can still stick to your diet while at the fair. She's a registered dietitian with Texas Health Arlington and joined KERA's Sam Baker with some tips. Plus, Ron and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines.

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09:18

Texas Woman's University marks its 125th birthday

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2026/10/05

The Hall of State in Fair Park has an exhibit celebrating Texas Woman's University's 125th anniversary. It showcases everything from photographs to archival materials that have never been displayed before, including mementos from a historic visit by Amelia Earhart. TWU's archivist, Kimberly Johnson, walked us through the exhibit and shared some of the university's history.

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14:12

North Texas races you should pay attention to; How...

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2026/10/05

Some notable races are playing out across North Texas this fall. KERA's Dylan Duke joins us to break them down. Plus, some of the country's biggest AI companies say they're losing control of their AI agents, with some breaking containment and hacking other organizations. A former Anthropic researcher has even called AI an existential threat to humanity. But are these concerns valid, totally overblown, or somewhere in the middle? We talk with the head of UT Dallas's Center for Machine

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04:26

Who invented the Frito pie? Plus, Ron and Miranda's...

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2026/10/02

Did you know the woman who invented Frito Pie was a Texas Women's University alum? We'll hear a little about her process of developing the Southern comfort food from TWU's archivist. Plus, Miranda and Ron share their favorite moments from the show this past week!

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06:46

The week's top stories

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2026/10/02

NTX Now managing producer Bekah Morr joins Miranda and Ron to talk through some of the top stories from the past week.

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11:50

Rights for doctors performing legal abortions; Stars...

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2026/10/02

The Texas Legislature passed a law last year aimed at clarifying when doctors can legally perform abortions in medical emergencies, the one narrow exception to the state’s strict abortion ban. Physicians who advocated for the legislation are now working to ensure women and physicians know their rights. Also, the Stars season officially gets underway tonight in Dallas after a disappointing playoff run last year. Elite Prospect's national hockey writer Sean Shapiro has a preview of this

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