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Air traffic overhaul obstacles

21 hours ago | keranews.org | Joel Rose

The fragile state of the U.S. air traffic control system was easy to see during the recent outages in Newark. But it will be a lot harder to make up for decades of underinvestment and other mistakes. Copyright 2025 NPR
‘A historic one for public education:’ Texas nonprofit reflects on what legislative session means for schools

1 day ago | keranews.org | Colleen DeGuzman

The 89th Texas Legislature could be largely defined and remembered for its conservative push on education policies. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, in his announcement earlier this week marking the session's end, touted several education-related priority bills as "key Senate victories."That includes Senate Bill 2, thesweeping $1 billion school voucher-like programestablishing an Education Savings Account (ESA), which Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law last month.
The cosplay worlds of sci-fi, gaming and comics collide-and co-exist at Fan Expo Dallas

1 day ago | keranews.org | Therese Powell |Andrew Garcia

The mega convention Fan Expo Dallas brought together enthusiasts of anime, fantasy, comics, sci-fi, gaming and more for three days last weekend at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. KERA Morning Edition host Andrew Garcia and I were there for opening day and spoke to some of the hundreds of cosplay actors dressed as their favorite characters.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs $8.5 billion school funding bill with big boosts for teacher pay, special ed and safety

1 day ago | keranews.org | Lucio Vasquez

Texas public schools are about to see a major cash infusion. Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed an $8.5 billion funding bill that delivers sweeping investments in teacher pay, early learning and campus security. “Texas should be number one in educating our children,” Abbott said.
DOJ sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal status

1 day ago | keranews.org | Bill Zeeble

The federal Justice Department on Wednesday filed a complaint to stop Texas from giving in-state tuition to immigrant students without legal status. In a press release, the U.S. Justice Department said Texas unconstitutionally discriminates against U.S. citizens who aren’t afforded the same privileges.
What's next now that DART dodged bill to slash funds

2 days ago | keranews.org | Pablo Arauz Peña

The ongoing saga over funding cuts at Dallas Area Rapid Transit is at a turning point as local leaders and transportation officials regroup in the aftermath of a lengthy legislative fight. House Bill 3187, which would have cut funding for DART by 25%, failed to pass a state committee deadline in May. The bill’s author, state Rep. Matt Shaheen (R-Plano), did not respond to KERA’s requests for comment. An identical bill in the Senate never made it out of committee.
Dallas Children’s Theater announces layoffs, fewer shows and classes due to financial trouble

3 days ago | keranews.org | Elizabeth Myong |Arts Access

Dallas Children’s Theater is laying off four employees, cutting two shows from its upcoming season and will pause its academy classes after this summer.
Texas bill banning DEI, LGBTQ clubs in schools heads to governor for signature

3 days ago | keranews.org | Bill Zeeble

A bill banning Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work in Texas’ K-12 schools is on its way to the governor’s desk. Senate Bill 12 bans DEI policies in hiring and training, bans student groups centered around gender identity and sexual orientation, and prohibits school employees from assisting transgender students with “social transitioning.” It also allows parents to receive a written record of books their child checks out of a school library. The bill’s author, Republican Sen.
Catholic Charities Fort Worth ends federally funded role leading Texas refugee resettlement

3 days ago | keranews.org | Marissa Greene

Catholic Charities Fort Worth will no longer lead refugee resettlement for the state of Texas, President and CEO Michael Iglio announced in a statement June 2. The Fort Worth nonprofit has operated the Texas Office for Refugees, the statewide agency designated by the federal government to lead refugee resettlement since 2021. Texas withdrew from the nation’s refugee resettlement program in 2016, effectively leaving nonprofits to administer federal refugee funds. Starting Oct.
Department of Education upheaval leaves discrimination cases ‘in a lurch’

3 days ago | keranews.org | Bill Zeeble

Megan Booth has long had to fight for her daughter Brylee’s right to a “free and appropriate public education” — something all students in the U.S. are entitled to. It started in fifth grade, after her daughter was already enrolled in special education for ADHD. A group of other girls in Brylee’s Kerrville ISD school started bullying her, her mom said. “Sixth grade was one of her worst years,” Booth said.