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We tell stories about artists, makers, creators and Texas culture. We have lists of fun events, too! From @keranews.org, the NPR station for NTX at @kera.org.

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Records and texts detail UNT leaders’ decision to close exhibit with artwork criticizing ICE Messages show university leaders feared political repercussions over the Dallas-raised artist’s show.

Messages show university leaders feared political repercussions over the Dallas-raised artist’s show.

11.03.2026 14:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre awarded $1.15 million in grants, as executive search continues The organization, which has been rebounding from recent labor troubles and a subsequent dip in funding, was awarded grants by the Communities Foundation of Texas and Texas Instruments.

The organization, which has been rebounding from recent labor troubles and a subsequent dip in funding, was awarded grants by the Communities Foundation of Texas and Texas Instruments.

06.03.2026 16:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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The World Cup kicks off in 100 days. It'll bring much more than 9 soccer matches to North Texas Fans and organizers alike say the world's largest sporting tournament isn't just about the sport. It's about people, experiences and exploring different cultures in new ways.

Fans and organizers alike say the world's largest sporting tournament isn't just about the sport. It's about people, experiences and exploring different cultures in new ways.

03.03.2026 12:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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UNT students showcase dandyism and 'Black excellence' on last day of Black History Month The show highlighted student models and designers, as well as fashion that flourished during the Harlem Renaissance as a form of social resistance.

The show highlighted student models and designers, as well as fashion that flourished during the Harlem Renaissance as a form of social resistance.

02.03.2026 12:30 👍 62 🔁 22 💬 0 📌 0
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Musicians are using their voices to protest ICE. Meet North Texans adding to the chorus. Local musicians across the country are speaking out.

Local musicians across the country are speaking out.

25.02.2026 13:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Musicians are still creating protest songs. Are audiences listening? ICE inspired a wave of new protest music

ICE inspired a wave of new protest music

25.02.2026 12:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Record-breaking $1.17M raised for Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra’s education program Over 500 guests packed the Omni Fort Worth Hotel to raise funds for the Adventures in Music program, an educational initiative in North Texas.

Over 500 guests packed the Omni Fort Worth Hotel to raise funds for the Adventures in Music program, an educational initiative in North Texas.

24.02.2026 16:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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UNT dean's fears of political repercussions led to removal of art exhibit, leaked transcripts show University of North Texas leaders had a chance to stand up for free speech and academic freedom. Instead, they closed an art exhibit without explanation.

University of North Texas leaders had a chance to stand up for free speech and academic freedom. Instead, they closed an art exhibit without explanation.

20.02.2026 23:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Arlington Museum of Art to display soccer memorabilia for World Cup The experience will include four exhibitions focused on the tournament’s storied history and soccer’s impact on the world.

The experience will include four exhibitions focused on the tournament’s storied history and soccer’s impact on the world. kerane.ws/470imJo

20.02.2026 15:30 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Houston bids farewell to rap music pioneer Michael '5000' Watts A public tribute event was held Monday for Watts, who died recently at age 54. The Swishahouse record label founder helped Houston's hip-hop sound gain national recognition in the late 1990s.

A public tribute event was held Monday for Watts, who died recently at age 54. The Swishahouse record label founder helped Houston's hip-hop sound gain national recognition in the late 1990s. kerane.ws/4aXQEzn

19.02.2026 21:30 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Dunbar teens develop 'artistic sensibilities' through Modern's partnership with high school The Modern Collaborative Studies program at Dunbar High School takes art students on repeat visits to the Fort Worth museum.

The Modern Collaborative Studies program at Dunbar High School takes art students on repeat visits to the Fort Worth museum.

19.02.2026 19:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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These high-flying lions bring prosperity and personality to Lunar New Year celebrations The goal of the Jiu Long Lion Dance Troupe is to bring the mythical creatures to life.

The goal of the Jiu Long Lion Dance Troupe is to bring the mythical creatures to life.

19.02.2026 13:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Meet the North Texas graduate students taking center stage in new Dallas Contemporary exhibition A new exhibition at Dallas Contemporary brings together work by MFA students from across North Texas. Guest curator Anna Katz of the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles selected artists whose pieces...

A new exhibition at Dallas Contemporary brings together work by MFA students from across North Texas. Guest curator Anna Katz of the Museum of Contemporary Art Los Angeles selected artists whose pieces set their own terms.

19.02.2026 12:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Artist whose art was pulled by UNT credits students with alerting him about his exhibit's removal UNT covered the windows of the College of Visual Arts & Design Gallery in Denton with paper before ending the loan agreement with Boston University.

UNT covered the windows of the College of Visual Arts & Design Gallery in Denton with paper before ending the loan agreement with Boston University.

18.02.2026 20:30 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Senate candidate James Talarico raises $2.5 million after Stephen Colbert interview controversy, campaign says Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with Talarico from airing during his late-night broadcast on Monday. The interview, shared on YouTube, has millions of views and has allegedly resulted...

Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with Talarico from airing during his late-night broadcast on Monday. The interview, shared on YouTube, has millions of views and has allegedly resulted in millions of dollars in campaign contributions for Talarico.

18.02.2026 18:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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James Talarico interview on 'The Late Show' pulled from broadcast by CBS execs, Colbert says Talarico, a Democratic candidate for one of Texas' U.S. Senate seats, was set to appear on "The Late Show" on Monday. Host Stephen Colbert lambasted the decision not to air the interview, which was shared...

Talarico, a Democratic candidate for one of Texas' U.S. Senate seats, was set to appear on "The Late Show" on Monday. Host Stephen Colbert lambasted the decision not to air the interview, which was shared on YouTube. kerane.ws/4api696

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Historic race cars steer into Arlington museum in conjunction with Grand Prix The “Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition” at Arlington Museum of Art features five winning race cars from 1912 to 2002.

The “Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition” at Arlington Museum of Art features five winning race cars from 1912 to 2002.

17.02.2026 18:00 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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UNT art students protest exhibit’s removal with a funeral for freedom of speech University of North Texas students, many of them dressed all in black, gathered in the art gallery at the College of Visual Arts and Design.

University of North Texas students, many of them dressed all in black, gathered in the art gallery at the College of Visual Arts and Design.

17.02.2026 17:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Legendary journalist, Fort Worth native Bob Schieffer returns to Vietnam in new UTA exhibition "Our Man in Vietnam" displays photos Schieffer took while covering the Vietnam War as a correspondent for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 1965 to 1966.

"Our Man in Vietnam" displays photos Schieffer took while covering the Vietnam War as a correspondent for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 1965 to 1966. kerane.ws/4qCMeTt

12.02.2026 20:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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UNT cancels prominent street artist's exhibit on campus featuring ICE-related work A Brooklyn artist told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design was removing an entire exhibit of his work, which was scheduled to open on Feb....

A Brooklyn artist told the Denton Record-Chronicle that the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design was removing an entire exhibit of his work, which was scheduled to open on Feb. 19.

12.02.2026 17:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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KERA acquires From the Top, a program highlighting young classical musicians The radio program airs on nearly 200 stations across the country, including WRR 101.1 FM in Dallas

The radio program airs on nearly 200 stations across the country, including WRR 101.1 FM in Dallas

12.02.2026 15:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Wondering about this pink party bus touring downtown? Here’s the tea. The unique afternoon tea experience pairs scones and chamber music with a sightseeing tour.

The unique afternoon tea experience pairs scones and chamber music with a sightseeing tour.

12.02.2026 14:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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After years on the move, Kitchen Dog Theater opens its own stage in Dallas. The move places it among a small group of local theater companies that own their venues.

The move places it among a small group of local theater companies that own their venues. kerane.ws/4rHaHHT

12.02.2026 13:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Dallas Opera leader will leave Texas, take new role in Toronto Ian Derrer announced he will lead the Canadian Opera Company when his current contract expires

Ian Derrer announced he will lead the Canadian Opera Company when his current contract expires

10.02.2026 19:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Bad Bunny’s halftime performance was one of positivity, protest Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio’s set was a tribute to Puerto Rico

Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio’s set was a tribute to Puerto Rico

09.02.2026 23:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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White Castle, Fort Worth Stock Show’s grand champion steer, sells for a record $550,000 White Castle’s record at the stock show easily beat the previous record of $440,000 spent for the champion steer in 2023.

White Castle’s record at the stock show easily beat the previous record of $440,000 spent for the champion steer in 2023. kerane.ws/4rF8TiK

09.02.2026 16:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Popular open street event in south Fort Worth paused until 2027 Open Streets has been a staple in the Near Southside since 2011. Organizers are navigating challenges in funding, partnerships and infrastructure.

Open Streets has been a staple in the Near Southside since 2011. Organizers are navigating challenges in funding, partnerships and infrastructure.

09.02.2026 15:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Have you ‘herd’? Goats are clearing invasive plants at White Rock Lake The city is using goats to help clear privet, an invasive plant, that overwhelms native vegetation

The city is using goats to help clear privet, an invasive plant, that overwhelms native vegetation

05.02.2026 23:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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How a Dallas artist rebuilt his life and practice after being shot Antonio Lechuga taught himself to sew after the shooting and opened a new chapter in his career.

Antonio Lechuga taught himself to sew after the shooting and opened a new chapter in his career.

05.02.2026 13:30 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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'Resilience and joy’: North Texas Puerto Ricans prepare for Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Performance Puerto Ricans across North Texas say Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance holds special meaning for the community.

Puerto Ricans across North Texas say Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance holds special meaning for the community.

05.02.2026 12:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0