http://odeo.com/channels/110084-North-Texas-News-and-Commentary no News reports and opinion from KERA staff and freelance commentators. News reports and opinion from KERA staff and freelance commentators. News reports and opinion from KERA staff and freelance commentators. en-us 40 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 Politics http://odeo.com/episodes/25443880-Commentary-People-Need-People Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge. Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge. Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25443880 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25443881-Dallas-Police-Chief-David-Kunkle-Announces-Retirement Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle says he wants to leave the job with dignity and his head held high. KERA's BJ Austin says the Chief will retire April 30th with a long list of accomplishments Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle says he wants to leave the job with dignity and his head held high. KERA's BJ Austin says the Chief will retire April 30th with a long list of accomplishments Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle says he wants to leave the job with dignity and his head held high. KERA's BJ Austin says the Chief will retire April 30th with a long list of accomplishments tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25443881 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25443882-Bush-Unveils-Institute-Events Former President George W. Bush says his policy institute at Southern Methodist University will begin programming in the spring of 2010. Former President George W. Bush says his policy institute at Southern Methodist University will begin programming in the spring of 2010. Former President George W. Bush says his policy institute at Southern Methodist University will begin programming in the spring of 2010. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25443882 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25433943-Texas-POWs-Bound-By-Survival On Veteran's Day, we commemorate the men and women who have served our country. But for one group of veterans who survived as Japanese prisoners of war, today is a reminder of the strength and sacrifice that still binds them together. Janice Henderson is collecting the stories of these North Texas soldiers who built the bridge on the River Kwai. She remembers them on this Veterans Day. On Veteran's Day, we commemorate the men and women who have served our country. But for one group of veterans who survived as Japanese prisoners of war, today is a reminder of the strength and sacrifice that still binds them together. Janice Henderson is collecting the stories of these North Texas soldiers who built the bridge on the River Kwai. She remembers them on this Veterans Day. On Veteran's Day, we commemorate the men and women who have served our country. But for one group of veterans who survived as Japanese prisoners of war, today is a reminder of the strength and sacrifice that still binds them together. Janice Henderson is collecting the stories of these North Texas soldiers who built the bridge on the River Kwai. She remembers them on this Veterans Day. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433943 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25439218-Local-Congressman-Weighs-In-On-Fort-Hood A Dallas-area Congressman wants more facts before concluding the Fort Hood shooting rampage was an act of terrorism. KERA's BJ Austin reports. A Dallas-area Congressman wants more facts before concluding the Fort Hood shooting rampage was an act of terrorism. KERA's BJ Austin reports. A Dallas-area Congressman wants more facts before concluding the Fort Hood shooting rampage was an act of terrorism. KERA's BJ Austin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25439218 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25439219-Veterans-Day-Tributes-to-Fort-Hood-Soldiers This Veterans Day, hundreds of people lined the downtown streets of Dallas and Fort Worth today - waving flags and cheering. KERA's BJ Austin reports. This Veterans Day, hundreds of people lined the downtown streets of Dallas and Fort Worth today - waving flags and cheering. KERA's BJ Austin reports. This Veterans Day, hundreds of people lined the downtown streets of Dallas and Fort Worth today - waving flags and cheering. KERA's BJ Austin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25439219 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25433944-Unemployment-Tax-Rate-Going-Up State commissioners today took a first step in raising the tax rate businesses will have to pay to keep the unemployment insurance fund afloat. KERA's Shelley Kofler has details. State commissioners today took a first step in raising the tax rate businesses will have to pay to keep the unemployment insurance fund afloat. KERA's Shelley Kofler has details. State commissioners today took a first step in raising the tax rate businesses will have to pay to keep the unemployment insurance fund afloat. KERA's Shelley Kofler has details. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25433944 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25433945-H1N1-Deaths-in-Dallas-County-Total-19 Two more H1N1 deaths have been reported in Dallas County. KERA's BJ Austin says more vaccine is reportedly on the way Two more H1N1 deaths have been reported in Dallas County. KERA's BJ Austin says more vaccine is reportedly on the way Two more H1N1 deaths have been reported in Dallas County. KERA's BJ Austin says more vaccine is reportedly on the way tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25433945 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25433946-Execution-Case-Prompts-Hearing Texas lawmakers got their chance today to ask questions about the recent changes on the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Governor Rick Perry replaced several members of the commission - including its chair just days before it was to hear a report that questioned the science used to convict and execute Cameron Todd Willingham for the arson deaths of his three children. KUT's Ben Philpott reports. Texas lawmakers got their chance today to ask questions about the recent changes on the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Governor Rick Perry replaced several members of the commission - including its chair just days before it was to hear a report that questioned the science used to convict and execute Cameron Todd Willingham for the arson deaths of his three children. KUT's Ben Philpott reports. Texas lawmakers got their chance today to ask questions about the recent changes on the Texas Forensic Science Commission. Governor Rick Perry replaced several members of the commission - including its chair just days before it was to hear a report that questioned the science used to convict and execute Cameron Todd Willingham for the arson deaths of his three children. KUT's Ben Philpott reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25433946 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25433947-North-Texas-Food-Bank-Launches-Big-Drive In the face of rising unemployment, more North Texas families than ever risk going hungry. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports that the North Texas Foodbank has launched a multi- million dollar campaign to meet the need. In the face of rising unemployment, more North Texas families than ever risk going hungry. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports that the North Texas Foodbank has launched a multi- million dollar campaign to meet the need. In the face of rising unemployment, more North Texas families than ever risk going hungry. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports that the North Texas Foodbank has launched a multi- million dollar campaign to meet the need. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25433947 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25428408-New-Rules-for-Doing-Business-at-Dallas-City-Hall Dallas City Hall has new rules for doing business after convictions in the corruption trial of former Councilman Don Hill, and others. KERA's BJ Austin reports. Dallas City Hall has new rules for doing business after convictions in the corruption trial of former Councilman Don Hill, and others. KERA's BJ Austin reports. Dallas City Hall has new rules for doing business after convictions in the corruption trial of former Councilman Don Hill, and others. KERA's BJ Austin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25428408 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25424118-KERA-Launches-91-7-New-Music-Station The newest radio station in North Texas signs on Monday: KXT, 91.7. It's "public radio" dedicated to an eclectic mix of music. KERA's BJ Austin has more. The newest radio station in North Texas signs on Monday: KXT, 91.7. It's "public radio" dedicated to an eclectic mix of music. KERA's BJ Austin has more. The newest radio station in North Texas signs on Monday: KXT, 91.7. It's "public radio" dedicated to an eclectic mix of music. KERA's BJ Austin has more. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25424118 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25424119-Economy-Project-Community-Colleges Texas college and university enrollment grew by nearly 114-thousand students this fall. That's an all time high. Community colleges accounted for much of that for several reasons: tuition costs less, and you can earn degrees faster. But there's also the economy. In this KERA's economy segment, Sam Baker talks with Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr., chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, about who's showing up for class and why. Texas college and university enrollment grew by nearly 114-thousand students this fall. That's an all time high. Community colleges accounted for much of that for several reasons: tuition costs less, and you can earn degrees faster. But there's also the economy. In this KERA's economy segment, Sam Baker talks with Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr., chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, about who's showing up for class and why. Texas college and university enrollment grew by nearly 114-thousand students this fall. That's an all time high. Community colleges accounted for much of that for several reasons: tuition costs less, and you can earn degrees faster. But there's also the economy. In this KERA's economy segment, Sam Baker talks with Dr. Wright Lassiter, Jr., chancellor of the Dallas County Community College District, about who's showing up for class and why. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-08,25424119 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25414982-Fort-Hood-Copes-With-Stress As soldiers and their families start recovering from the ft hood shootings, they're dealing with the stress in their own way. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. As soldiers and their families start recovering from the ft hood shootings, they're dealing with the stress in their own way. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. As soldiers and their families start recovering from the ft hood shootings, they're dealing with the stress in their own way. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25414982 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25414983-Texas-Muslims-Peace-Center-on-Ft-Hood-Shootings As flags fly at half staff for victims of the Fort Hood shooting, the Muslim community in North Texas braces for a possible backlash, and the Dallas Peace Center calls for healing. KERA's BJ Austin reports. As flags fly at half staff for victims of the Fort Hood shooting, the Muslim community in North Texas braces for a possible backlash, and the Dallas Peace Center calls for healing. KERA's BJ Austin reports. As flags fly at half staff for victims of the Fort Hood shooting, the Muslim community in North Texas braces for a possible backlash, and the Dallas Peace Center calls for healing. KERA's BJ Austin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25414983 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25414984-Blood-Centers-Busy-Following-Soldier-Shootings Texans wanting to help Fort Hood families and shooting victims have been lining up to give blood. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports that some blood banks are asking donors to delay their contributions. Texans wanting to help Fort Hood families and shooting victims have been lining up to give blood. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports that some blood banks are asking donors to delay their contributions. Texans wanting to help Fort Hood families and shooting victims have been lining up to give blood. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports that some blood banks are asking donors to delay their contributions. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25414984 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25426793-Fort-Hood-Reacts-To-Shootings The shocking murders of 12 at fort hood, with another 31 wounded, were apparently committed by one gunman, himself a soldier. As KERA's Bill Zeeble reports from Killeen, the alleged shooter, Major Malik Hassan, is still alive, contrary to initial reports. The shocking murders of 12 at fort hood, with another 31 wounded, were apparently committed by one gunman, himself a soldier. As KERA's Bill Zeeble reports from Killeen, the alleged shooter, Major Malik Hassan, is still alive, contrary to initial reports. The shocking murders of 12 at fort hood, with another 31 wounded, were apparently committed by one gunman, himself a soldier. As KERA's Bill Zeeble reports from Killeen, the alleged shooter, Major Malik Hassan, is still alive, contrary to initial reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25426793 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25410439-Dallas-Continues-H1N1-Shots Dallas County health officials are making progress vaccinating for the H1N1 virus. The program, which began Wednesday offers free immunization to high-risk groups in Dallas county. Dallas County health officials are making progress vaccinating for the H1N1 virus. The program, which began Wednesday offers free immunization to high-risk groups in Dallas county. Dallas County health officials are making progress vaccinating for the H1N1 virus. The program, which began Wednesday offers free immunization to high-risk groups in Dallas county. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410439 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25410440-Commentary-People-Need-People Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge. Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge. Some people are joiners, some are not. And then there's commentator Tom Dodge. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25410440 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25413061-FW-Police-Chief-Issues-Rainbow-Lounge-Report Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead says allegations of excessive force by police during a "bar check" of the Rainbow Lounge are "unfounded." KERA's BJ Austin says two officers who participated in the June raid - and their Sergeant - have been disciplined for violating procedures. Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead says allegations of excessive force by police during a "bar check" of the Rainbow Lounge are "unfounded." KERA's BJ Austin says two officers who participated in the June raid - and their Sergeant - have been disciplined for violating procedures. Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead says allegations of excessive force by police during a "bar check" of the Rainbow Lounge are "unfounded." KERA's BJ Austin says two officers who participated in the June raid - and their Sergeant - have been disciplined for violating procedures. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25413061 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25410441-Texans-React-To-Fort-Hood-Shootings Fort Hood area schools, hospitals and public officials were stunned by the shootings but reacted quickly. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more. Fort Hood area schools, hospitals and public officials were stunned by the shootings but reacted quickly. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more. Fort Hood area schools, hospitals and public officials were stunned by the shootings but reacted quickly. KERA's Shelley Kofler has more. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25410441 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384235-Incumbent-Ellis-Fights-To-Keep-DISD-Seat-in-Runoff Two of 3 Dallas School Board races are heading to runoffs. Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. Two of 3 Dallas School Board races are heading to runoffs. Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. Two of 3 Dallas School Board races are heading to runoffs. Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25384235 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384236-Parrott-To-Face-DISD-Incumbent-In-Runoff Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. Incumbent Edwin Flores won his District One re-election outright, with a little more than 51 percent of the vote. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25384236 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384237-Voters-Back-Eminent-Domain-Limits-Pass-All-Amendments Texas voters have adopted all eleven ballot amendments by healthy margins. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports they spoke most loudly on the issue involving eminent domain. Texas voters have adopted all eleven ballot amendments by healthy margins. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports they spoke most loudly on the issue involving eminent domain. Texas voters have adopted all eleven ballot amendments by healthy margins. KERA's Shelley Kofler reports they spoke most loudly on the issue involving eminent domain. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25384237 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25402795-Photographers-Capture-Pulse-Of-Trinity The winners of the first annual Trinity River Photo contest were announced Wednesday at Dallas City Hall. There were 350 entries in four categories: river, forest, wildlife and architecture. The winners of the first annual Trinity River Photo contest were announced Wednesday at Dallas City Hall. There were 350 entries in four categories: river, forest, wildlife and architecture. The winners of the first annual Trinity River Photo contest were announced Wednesday at Dallas City Hall. There were 350 entries in four categories: river, forest, wildlife and architecture. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25402795 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25402796-Perry-Praises-Passage-Of-Amendment-Number-4 Texas Governor Rick Perry praised voter approval of constitutional amendment number 4. It moves millions of dollars into a fund to create more top-tier universities. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports. Texas Governor Rick Perry praised voter approval of constitutional amendment number 4. It moves millions of dollars into a fund to create more top-tier universities. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports. Texas Governor Rick Perry praised voter approval of constitutional amendment number 4. It moves millions of dollars into a fund to create more top-tier universities. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25402796 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25402797-Dallas-Delivers-H1N1-Shots-To-Public Wednesday Dallas County Health and Human Services opened its doors to offer free vaccinations for the H1N1 virus. By noon, more than 2000 shots and flu mist were given to high-risk residents of Dallas County. Wednesday Dallas County Health and Human Services opened its doors to offer free vaccinations for the H1N1 virus. By noon, more than 2000 shots and flu mist were given to high-risk residents of Dallas County. Wednesday Dallas County Health and Human Services opened its doors to offer free vaccinations for the H1N1 virus. By noon, more than 2000 shots and flu mist were given to high-risk residents of Dallas County. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25402797 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384238-Fort-Worth-Diversity-Task-Force-Recommendations A Diversity Task Force, formed after the controversial raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth, has made 20 recommendations to improve life in the gay and lesbian community. A Diversity Task Force, formed after the controversial raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth, has made 20 recommendations to improve life in the gay and lesbian community. A Diversity Task Force, formed after the controversial raid on the Rainbow Lounge in Fort Worth, has made 20 recommendations to improve life in the gay and lesbian community. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25384238 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384239-It-s-Election-Day-Across-Texas It's election day across Texas, where voters consider eleven state constitutional amendments. Local contests include school board races, a bond program, and alcohol votes. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more It's election day across Texas, where voters consider eleven state constitutional amendments. Local contests include school board races, a bond program, and alcohol votes. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more It's election day across Texas, where voters consider eleven state constitutional amendments. Local contests include school board races, a bond program, and alcohol votes. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25384239 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384240-First-Dallas-Signature-Bridge-Could-Initially-Go-Nowhere A "bridge to nowhere" that's what one Council member is calling Dallas' first designer bridge over the Trinity River. KERA's BJ Austin has more on the issue and the technology that may help put the pieces together. A "bridge to nowhere" that's what one Council member is calling Dallas' first designer bridge over the Trinity River. KERA's BJ Austin has more on the issue and the technology that may help put the pieces together. A "bridge to nowhere" that's what one Council member is calling Dallas' first designer bridge over the Trinity River. KERA's BJ Austin has more on the issue and the technology that may help put the pieces together. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25384240 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384241-Dallas-To-Block-Vehicle-Registration-For-Unpaid-Tickets The city of Dallas intends to become the second Dallas County city to join a program that denies vehicle registration renewals to anyone with an unpaid traffic ticket. KERA's BJ Austin says the database program blocks registration stickers until the fines are paid in full. The city of Dallas intends to become the second Dallas County city to join a program that denies vehicle registration renewals to anyone with an unpaid traffic ticket. KERA's BJ Austin says the database program blocks registration stickers until the fines are paid in full. The city of Dallas intends to become the second Dallas County city to join a program that denies vehicle registration renewals to anyone with an unpaid traffic ticket. KERA's BJ Austin says the database program blocks registration stickers until the fines are paid in full. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25384241 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384242-Light-Turnout-Predicted-for-Election-Day Tomorrow is Election Day. Eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot, as well as local issues. But not many people are expected to go to the polls. Tomorrow is Election Day. Eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot, as well as local issues. But not many people are expected to go to the polls. Tomorrow is Election Day. Eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot, as well as local issues. But not many people are expected to go to the polls. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25384242 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384243-Economy-Project-Avoiding-Foreclosure A half-million people have benefited from the Obama Administration's program to help struggling homeowners since it began last march. But to qualify you have to have income. So what do you do if you're unemployed? In KERA's Monday economy segment, Alexis Yancey reports on an option for those with little or no income. It's called forbearance. A half-million people have benefited from the Obama Administration's program to help struggling homeowners since it began last march. But to qualify you have to have income. So what do you do if you're unemployed? In KERA's Monday economy segment, Alexis Yancey reports on an option for those with little or no income. It's called forbearance. A half-million people have benefited from the Obama Administration's program to help struggling homeowners since it began last march. But to qualify you have to have income. So what do you do if you're unemployed? In KERA's Monday economy segment, Alexis Yancey reports on an option for those with little or no income. It's called forbearance. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-01,25384243 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25384244-Haunted-House-Delivers-Plenty-of-Chills As little ghosts and goblins get ready for Halloween, a haunted house in Terrell is drawing crowds that thrive on being scared out of their wits. Haunted House magazine ranks Thrillvania as one the best in the country. KERA student reporters Kassi Schmitt and Courtney Roberts take us into the spirit-filled haunt. Courtney gets us started. As little ghosts and goblins get ready for Halloween, a haunted house in Terrell is drawing crowds that thrive on being scared out of their wits. Haunted House magazine ranks Thrillvania as one the best in the country. KERA student reporters Kassi Schmitt and Courtney Roberts take us into the spirit-filled haunt. Courtney gets us started. As little ghosts and goblins get ready for Halloween, a haunted house in Terrell is drawing crowds that thrive on being scared out of their wits. Haunted House magazine ranks Thrillvania as one the best in the country. KERA student reporters Kassi Schmitt and Courtney Roberts take us into the spirit-filled haunt. Courtney gets us started. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-29,25384244 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25374475-Economy-Project-Gaps-In-Your-Resume During a recent KERA prorgam on jobs, the number one question from listeners was "How do I explain periods of unemployment on my resume?" In today's KERA economy segment, some answers from Debby Kratky of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. During a recent KERA prorgam on jobs, the number one question from listeners was "How do I explain periods of unemployment on my resume?" In today's KERA economy segment, some answers from Debby Kratky of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. During a recent KERA prorgam on jobs, the number one question from listeners was "How do I explain periods of unemployment on my resume?" In today's KERA economy segment, some answers from Debby Kratky of Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25374475 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25382275-Would-Be-Bomber-Pleads-Not-Guilty The Jordanian teenager accused of trying to blow up a downtown Dallas skyscraper has pleaded not guilty. KERA's BJ Austin reports. The Jordanian teenager accused of trying to blow up a downtown Dallas skyscraper has pleaded not guilty. KERA's BJ Austin reports. The Jordanian teenager accused of trying to blow up a downtown Dallas skyscraper has pleaded not guilty. KERA's BJ Austin reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-25,25382275 Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25382276-Winspear-Wows-Audiences The Dallas Opera launched its season Friday in the brand-new Winspear Opera house. On Saturday, Philip Glass performed in the same red venue. KERA's Jerome Weeks will tell us about Glass's score for the Dracula silent film, but first 90.1's Bill Zeeble reports on the opera which, by all accounts, lived up to sonic expectations. The Dallas Opera launched its season Friday in the brand-new Winspear Opera house. On Saturday, Philip Glass performed in the same red venue. KERA's Jerome Weeks will tell us about Glass's score for the Dracula silent film, but first 90.1's Bill Zeeble reports on the opera which, by all accounts, lived up to sonic expectations. The Dallas Opera launched its season Friday in the brand-new Winspear Opera house. On Saturday, Philip Glass performed in the same red venue. KERA's Jerome Weeks will tell us about Glass's score for the Dracula silent film, but first 90.1's Bill Zeeble reports on the opera which, by all accounts, lived up to sonic expectations. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25382276 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25367212-WINSPEAR-WOWS-AUDIENCES The Dallas Opera launched its season Friday in the brand-new Winspear Opera house. On Saturday, Philip Glass performed in the same red venue. KERA's Jerome Weeks will tell us about Glass's score for the Dracula silent film, but first 90.1's Bill Zeeble reports on the opera which, by all accounts, lived up to sonic expectations. The Dallas Opera launched its season Friday in the brand-new Winspear Opera house. On Saturday, Philip Glass performed in the same red venue. KERA's Jerome Weeks will tell us about Glass's score for the Dracula silent film, but first 90.1's Bill Zeeble reports on the opera which, by all accounts, lived up to sonic expectations. The Dallas Opera launched its season Friday in the brand-new Winspear Opera house. On Saturday, Philip Glass performed in the same red venue. KERA's Jerome Weeks will tell us about Glass's score for the Dracula silent film, but first 90.1's Bill Zeeble reports on the opera which, by all accounts, lived up to sonic expectations. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25367212 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25353371-Winspear-Season-Opens The gala events are over. Tonight the Dallas Opera inaugurates the new Winspear Opera house with its season-opener: Verdi's Otello. Up to now, nearly all the attention has focused on the shining red glass building downtown. But musicians and fans care most about the sound inside. Will it measure up? KERA's Bill Zeeble reports. The gala events are over. Tonight the Dallas Opera inaugurates the new Winspear Opera house with its season-opener: Verdi's Otello. Up to now, nearly all the attention has focused on the shining red glass building downtown. But musicians and fans care most about the sound inside. Will it measure up? KERA's Bill Zeeble reports. The gala events are over. Tonight the Dallas Opera inaugurates the new Winspear Opera house with its season-opener: Verdi's Otello. Up to now, nearly all the attention has focused on the shining red glass building downtown. But musicians and fans care most about the sound inside. Will it measure up? KERA's Bill Zeeble reports. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25353371 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25353372-Gas-Prices-Zoom-Higher Texans are shelling out a lot more for gas than two weeks ago according to Dan Ronan, with Triple A-Texas. Texans are shelling out a lot more for gas than two weeks ago according to Dan Ronan, with Triple A-Texas. Texans are shelling out a lot more for gas than two weeks ago according to Dan Ronan, with Triple A-Texas. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25353372 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25353373-New-Flu-Deaths-in-Dallas-Tarrant Dallas County is reporting its 11th death from the H1N1 or swine flu. KERA's BJ Austin says the director of the County Health Department wants more of the H1N1 vaccine --- now. Dallas County is reporting its 11th death from the H1N1 or swine flu. KERA's BJ Austin says the director of the County Health Department wants more of the H1N1 vaccine --- now. Dallas County is reporting its 11th death from the H1N1 or swine flu. KERA's BJ Austin says the director of the County Health Department wants more of the H1N1 vaccine --- now. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25353373 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25339627-Cold-Case-Unit-Helps-Free-Two-Dallas-Men-After-12-Years This weekend, two Dallas County men could walk out of prison after serving 12 years for a crime they did not commit. KERA's BJ Austin says two "other" men are now under arrest for that 1997 capital murder. This weekend, two Dallas County men could walk out of prison after serving 12 years for a crime they did not commit. KERA's BJ Austin says two "other" men are now under arrest for that 1997 capital murder. This weekend, two Dallas County men could walk out of prison after serving 12 years for a crime they did not commit. KERA's BJ Austin says two "other" men are now under arrest for that 1997 capital murder. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25339627 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25339628-American-Airlines-Loses-Millions-in-3rd-Quarter AMR, the parent company of American Airlines, says the carrier lost 360 million dollars in the 3rd quarter despite lower fuel prices. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. AMR, the parent company of American Airlines, says the carrier lost 360 million dollars in the 3rd quarter despite lower fuel prices. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. AMR, the parent company of American Airlines, says the carrier lost 360 million dollars in the 3rd quarter despite lower fuel prices. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25339628 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25321728-Dallas-City-Hall-Ethics-Changes-Spark-Debate The Dallas City Council is divided on new ethics proposals put forward by Mayor Tom Leppert. Among them: registration of all City Hall lobbyists, with quarterly reports on clients and spending. The Dallas City Council is divided on new ethics proposals put forward by Mayor Tom Leppert. Among them: registration of all City Hall lobbyists, with quarterly reports on clients and spending. The Dallas City Council is divided on new ethics proposals put forward by Mayor Tom Leppert. Among them: registration of all City Hall lobbyists, with quarterly reports on clients and spending. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25321728 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25321726-Dallas-Commissioners-OK-Controversial-Move On a 3 to 2 vote, Dallas County Commissioners approved Judge Jim Foster's order from last week. That's when he told county workers to seize Constable Jaime Cortes's computer hard drive from his office. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports on the controversial move. On a 3 to 2 vote, Dallas County Commissioners approved Judge Jim Foster's order from last week. That's when he told county workers to seize Constable Jaime Cortes's computer hard drive from his office. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports on the controversial move. On a 3 to 2 vote, Dallas County Commissioners approved Judge Jim Foster's order from last week. That's when he told county workers to seize Constable Jaime Cortes's computer hard drive from his office. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports on the controversial move. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25321726 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25321727-Proposition-4-Big-Bucks-And-Brain-Drain Eleven state constitutional amendments are up for a vote November 3rd. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them seeks to move some money around to help create more nationally-ranked research universities in Texas. Eleven state constitutional amendments are up for a vote November 3rd. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them seeks to move some money around to help create more nationally-ranked research universities in Texas. Eleven state constitutional amendments are up for a vote November 3rd. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them seeks to move some money around to help create more nationally-ranked research universities in Texas. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25321727 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25313037-What-a-30-Second-Commercial-Can-Do-For-You In one of our recent Economy segments, we offered tips on the 30-second elevator commercial. We offered counseling if you who wanted to send us your own. A listener stepped up, and here's what happened. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports In one of our recent Economy segments, we offered tips on the 30-second elevator commercial. We offered counseling if you who wanted to send us your own. A listener stepped up, and here's what happened. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports In one of our recent Economy segments, we offered tips on the 30-second elevator commercial. We offered counseling if you who wanted to send us your own. A listener stepped up, and here's what happened. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25313037 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25310533-WHAT-A-30-SECOND-COMMERCIAL-CAN-DO-FOR-YOU In one of our recent Economy segments, we offered tips on the 30-second elevator commercial. We offered counseling if you who wanted to send us your own. A listener stepped up, and here's what happened. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports In one of our recent Economy segments, we offered tips on the 30-second elevator commercial. We offered counseling if you who wanted to send us your own. A listener stepped up, and here's what happened. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports In one of our recent Economy segments, we offered tips on the 30-second elevator commercial. We offered counseling if you who wanted to send us your own. A listener stepped up, and here's what happened. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25310533 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25315916-Early-Voting-Begins-For-State-Propositions Early voting began yesterday for the November 3rd elections. In addition to local issues, eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them, eminent domain reform, is grabbing a lot of attention. Early voting began yesterday for the November 3rd elections. In addition to local issues, eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them, eminent domain reform, is grabbing a lot of attention. Early voting began yesterday for the November 3rd elections. In addition to local issues, eleven state constitutional amendments are on the ballot. KERA's BJ Austin says one of them, eminent domain reform, is grabbing a lot of attention. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-18,25315916 Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary http://odeo.com/episodes/25310534-Troopers-To-Ride-School-Buses-This-Week State troopers and other law enforcement will ride school buses this week looking for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. State troopers and other law enforcement will ride school buses this week looking for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. State troopers and other law enforcement will ride school buses this week looking for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-17,25310534 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no North Texas News and Commentary