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Wake Up with KERA News
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Wake Up with KERA News is a daily morning podcast for North Texans. Tune in Monday through Friday for the morning news you need to start your day. Get updates on the weather, sports, arts and news in less time than it takes to let your dog out, brew your morning coffee or finish a sun salutation. Subscribe now to start your weekday mornings informed.
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Texans approved all 17-proposed amendments to the state constitution
Nov 500:08:34Tap to summarizeOn today's show: Texans approved all 17-proposed amendments to the state constitution, one small tweak to state rules for judges could affect how easily gay couples can get married in Texas and a couple of important podcast updates. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia.Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Gov. Greg Abbott targeted 'political' street designs. Now Dallas communities await the impact
Nov 400:08:42Tap to summarizeOn today's show: Election day is today, and polls are open across Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott targeted 'political' street designs, now Dallas communities await the impact and Don Juan in Dallas.Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew GarciaMusic: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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A UT Arlington study finds older children can fall behind on age-appropriate motor skill development
Nov 300:09:06Tap to summarizeOn today's show: SNAP benefits ran out of money over the weekend and a non-profit Dallas kitchen hopes to help those affected, a UT Arlington study finds older children can fall behind on age-appropriate motor skill development and an improv musical.Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia.Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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A McKinney couple build Legos as a way to connect
Oct 3100:07:41Tap to summarizeOn today's show: Another lawsuit has been filed against the Celina school district over a former teacher's alleged sexual misconduct, a McKinney couple build Legos as a way to connect and a 90's favorite returns to the big screenWake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia.Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Arlington Police say they've shut down a sex trafficking ring run out of a strip club
Oct 3000:07:49Tap to summarizeOn today's show: Arlington Police say they've shut down a sex trafficking ring run out of a strip club, Two people set for trial next month will seemingly be the first facing federal terrorism charges that name "Antifa" as a domestic terrorist organization and ballet.Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew GarciaMusic: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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When a Richardson preschool was shut down, Dallas leaders re-imagined it as a thriving community resource center
Oct 2900:08:13Tap to summarizeOn today's show: The Coppell school board this week voted against closing an elementary school to save money, when a Richardson preschool was shut down, Dallas leaders re-imagined it as a thriving community resource center and a Dia de los Muertos festival.Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia.Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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What could police chase regulations in Texas look like at the state level
Oct 2800:08:19Tap to summarizeOn today's show: Judges in Texas who refuse to officiate gay weddings because of their faith will not face state sanctions, what could police chase regulations in Texas look like at the state level and a spooky Halloween light show.Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia.Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Why standard time might be a good thing
Oct 2700:08:29Tap to summarizeOn today's show: Dallas ISD is weighing another record-setting bond election for next year, why standard time might be a good thing and the weekend in local sports.Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew GarciaMusic: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Denton's annual tradition of coffin races are ready to roll this weekend
Oct 2400:07:59Tap to summarizeOn today's show: Dallas County officials have confirmed immigration enforcement operations have stepped up in Northwest Dallas, Denton's annual tradition of coffin races are ready to roll this weekend and the coming weekend in sports. Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia.Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Advocates say migrant victims of Dallas ICE shooting forgotten in aftermath of attack
Oct 2300:08:36Tap to summarizeOn today's show: North Texas counties say they're double checking whether people who are not U-S citizens are on the voter rolls, advocates say migrant victims of Dallas ICE shooting forgotten in aftermath of attack and the Mav's debut.Wake Up with KERA News is hosted by Andrew Garcia.Music: Awakening by Ikoliks Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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