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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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12:13

Austin ICE shooting update; Looking back on last...

NTX Now ·

2026/09/24

KUT's Mose Buchele joins us to provide updates on the ICE involved shooting in Austin over the weekend. Also, a year ago today a gunman opened fire at the Dallas ICE Field Office, killing two men in ICE custody and wounding a third. KERA’s Priscilla Rice reports how the widow of shooting victim Miguel Angel Garcia Hernandez is reflecting on what happened and how activists have stepped up efforts to help immigrants as they show up for their check-ins.

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05:55

Tips for dealing with severe weather

NTX Now ·

2026/09/24

It's an El Niño year with ocean temperatures warming even more than normal. That means we're likely to see a much wetter fall and winter here in North Texas. Chris Noah is the director of disaster management and business continuity at Parkland Health. He joins us to share some safety tips ahead of the severe weather season.

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07:45

The closing of flagship Neiman Marcus in Dallas

NTX Now ·

2026/09/24

The Neiman Marcus flagship store in downtown Dallas will officially close its doors next week. The store has been part of the city’s identity for more than a century. But Neiman's wasn't just about the fashions sold inside -- its elaborate window displays were also a Dallas staple.

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09:33

The joys of instant-film cameras

NTX Now ·

2026/09/24

Polaroid cameras are back. But for one Denton photographer, his appreciation for the Polaroid has never gone away. Daniel Rodrigue is one of the founders of the Instant Film Society, which is holding the 11th edition of its PolaCon Conference in North Texas this weekend. He came by the studio to tell us what makes this medium special.

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11:05

Investigation reveals disturbing details after a...

NTX Now ·

2026/09/23

Last month, youth prisons across the state were put on lockdown after one incarcerated youth assaulted a guard. Incarcerated kids were confined to their cells for days. An investigation from KERA and The Texas Newsroom found the lockdown came with disturbing results, including scores of episodes of children harming themselves. KERA's Law and Justice reporter Toluwani Osibamowo joins us with the details. Also, when the City of McKinney realized its heart attack survival rate was below the

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04:21

Illegal dumping threatens Dallas

NTX Now ·

2026/09/23

After nearly two decades of habitat restoration efforts, the Trinity River Audubon Center has transformed its site from the illegal Deepwood landfill to a natural oasis. But illegal dumping still threatens parts of Dallas’ southern sector.

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07:38

The Dallas Opera celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

NTX Now ·

2026/09/23

Our sister station WRR previews how The Dallas Opera is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with special performances.

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11:26

Celebrating 35 years of Sam Baker

NTX Now ·

2026/09/23

We celebrate 35 years of KERA's morning newscaster Sam Baker with a conversation about his favorite memories in front of - and away from - the mic.

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10:55

What can a new U.S. senator do to combat affordability?

NTX Now ·

2026/09/22

Affordability is the issue that has dominated the U.S. Senate race in Texas. Both candidates have promised to help voters’ pocketbooks. KERA’s Caroline Love reports there are limits on what a new senator can do to combat rising costs.

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06:43

North Texas entrepreneur cashes in on eBay

NTX Now ·

2026/09/22

A lot of successful businesses start with a simple question: Can I make money doing something I already love to do? For North Texas entrepreneur Stephanie Franco, the answer was yes. She started out as an eBay seller in 2017, but the pandemic forced her to turn that side hustle into her main source of income. Since then, her online business, Lady Suburbia, has since expanded in size, sales and the range of products she sells.

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06:37

Fort Worth police learn de-escalation techniques with...

NTX Now ·

2026/09/22

Fort Worth Police are embracing artificial intelligence to sharpen their de-escalation techniques. The system puts officers through realistic scenarios and responds to them in real time, recognizing when an officer is making progress or losing the plot in trying to calm a tense situation. The technology was developed by UT-Arlington professor Dr. Shuchi Deb, with help from Fort Worth Police Officer Jorge Lopez, who designed the training content.

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08:52

TPWD ruck hikes for veterans

NTX Now ·

2026/09/22

September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. To honor veterans who have died by suicide, and raise awareness for the mental health struggles so many others face, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hosting ruck hikes. Nicole Mechler is the department's military liaison and joins us to talk about what these hikes are and how you can get involved.

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11:17

An update on North Texas's foster care transition

NTX Now ·

2026/09/21

In July, the state cancelled its contract with Empower, the private contractor in charge of overseeing foster care cases in North Texas. Now, the state has transitioned Child Protective Services cases from Empower's management to that of two new private contractors. But how is that transition actually going? Claire Ballor with Lab Report Dallas joins us for an update.

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06:19

A data center popped up -- and residents of a Dallas...

NTX Now ·

2026/09/21

For decades, residents in the Joppa neighborhood of Dallas have fought for environmental justice after concentrated industrial growth in the area threatened their health and well-being. Now, the historic Freedman neighborhood wants to know why the city granted a permit to a data center without any community input.

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04:48

Why is falling so common in older adults?

NTX Now ·

2026/09/21

Each year, millions of adults age 65 and older fall, but less than half tell their doctor about it. In today's Vital Signs, we explore what leads to so many falls.

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11:56

Coffee shop campers are bad for business; This week...

NTX Now ·

2026/09/21

Who isn’t looking for a quiet, creative “third space” away from home and the office? But not everyone approaches these shared spaces the same way, and "cafe campers" are bad for business. Plus, what's coming up this week on Think? Krys Boyd joins North Texas Now for a preview.

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10:15

The case against puppy mills

NTX Now ·

2026/09/18

Animal shelters around the country are navigating shelter crowding following restrictions placed on transporting animals across state lines with the outbreak of the new world screwworm. Kolby Monnig from Texas Humane Legislation Network, Liz Schultz from SPCA of Texas, along with two, 2-month old puppies -- Apollo and Rocky -- join NTX Now host Ron Corning and managing producer Bekah Morr to talk about current animal shelter conditions, how they're fighting for stronger animal protections

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12:30

Friday News Roundup

NTX Now ·

2026/09/18

It's been a busy week with Dallas passing a city budget, Southlake denying permits for Pride events and ... more hot weather. Ron and NTX Now managing producer Bekah Morr walk us through the week that was.

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16:00

Is your garbage truck ratting you out to City Hall?

NTX Now ·

2026/09/18

Over the summer, the city of Dallas started using A.I.-powered cameras attached to garbage trucks. The idea is to make code enforcement more efficient. The cameras scan your yard and you get a so called courtesy notice and are issued a 'blight score'. NBC-5 investigative Scott Friedman joins us to talk about how the program may disproportionately impact lower-income homeowners.

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05:53

North Texas sports roundup

NTX Now ·

2026/09/17

The Denton Record-Chronicle's John Fields joins us to talk about what's wrong with the Cowboys and what's going right with SMU.

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