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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 the local government to the latest in arts and culture, NTX Now connects the people, perspectives, and possibilities shaping our shared future. It’s where assumptions are challenged, new ideas take root, and communities work across differences.

Because the story of this region isn’t just happening around you - it’s happening with you. And on NTX Now, your community is always at the center of the conversation.

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  • Yesterday · 1 min

    Trailer: The Prairieland 22

    On July 4th, 2025, the shooting of a police officer at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas kicked off a string of events that would become the Trump administration's test case for prosecuting "antifa." But was it a planned, coordinated attack, like the government says? Or a peaceful noise demonstration gone wrong? Through exclusive interviews and in-depth reporting, KERA News examines those questions and more in "The Prairieland 22" - coming to wherever you get your podcasts on October 21.

  • Yesterday · 14 min

    UTA loses its polling place for the election. Also, D Magazine uncovers Michelin Guide's AI use.

    UTA lost its polling place in the ongoing battle over election location cuts in Tarrant County. Chris Moss and Dang Le of the Fort Worth Report heard from students and community members who say losing this location hurts voter access. Also, after a multi-pronged investigation, D Magazine concluded that the Michelin Guide used an AI ChatBot to write descriptions that accompany several of the Texas recognized restaurants. This revelation comes to light just as Texas Cities are deciding if it's worth millions of dollars for continued consideration by the Michelin critics. Brian Reinhart is the Dining Critic at D, and is with us this morning to tell us more about their findings and the methods they used.

  • Yesterday · 8 min

    The Fort Worth Garden club is celebrating 100 years of service while looking to the future

    The Fort Worth Garden Club turned 100 in April. What started out as a group of women who stepped up to polish the rough edges of an oil and gas town turned in to a thriving club of 675 with a large waiting list. Joy Donovan, a freelance writer, and Shelly Seymour, a member of the garden club, join us to walk through the last 100 years, and the future plans of the FW Garden Club.

  • Yesterday · 10 min

    Dallas Trinity FC welcomes one of Mexico's top soccer team to Fair Park

    A few months ago, soccer mania took over North Texas as it hosted the FIFA World Cup. This weekend Dallas will again be at the center of international attention as one of Mexico’s most popular soccer teams, Chivas Femenil, plays a friendly match against Dallas Trinity FC. KERA's Priscilla Rice reports the State Fair Clasico -- now in its second year --puts a spotlight on the popularity of women's soccer.

  • Thursday · 14 min

    Potential Granbury mayor recall, school districts and property tax cuts, and a high school play controversy

    In Granbury, a group of citizens are looking to recall the mayor and several council members over a controversial data center project. Breaking news reporter Emmanuel Rivas joins us to provide the latest updates. As Texas property values keep rising, lawmakers have repeatedly eased the burden on home owners by lowering property taxes. Legislators say it’s been successful – and with midterms just weeks away, there’s also talk of even more cuts. But as KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports, those taxes help fund education, and school districts say they’re paying the price. Grand Prairie ISD cancelled a high school play after a girl was chosen for the leading male role. KERA’s Dylan Duke joins us with information on what the district says it was doing.

  • Thursday · 10 min

    Patients and the rise of using artificial intelligence for health information

    Patients are increasingly engaging with artificial intelligence sources for health information – without physician input or guidance – leaving some physicians concerned about the quality of the information. Philip Bernard, MD, who chairs the Texas Medical Association Committee on HIT and Augmented Intelligence, joins us.

  • Thursday · 8 min

    Revisiting Prop A, a Dallas ballot measure to fund homeless services, to clear up any confusion

    Prop A is a Dallas ballot measure that would raise property taxes to better fund homelessness services. It would cost about 60 dollars a year for the average homeowner. Yesterday, the CEO of a Dallas shelter called the Union Gospel Mission in Dallas joined us to talk about Prop A -- but some of the information he shared was not entirely correct. We wanted to clear up any confusion, so this morning we're joined by Sarah Kahn, CEO of Housing Forward. Her organization has been leading the charge to get Prop A passed.

  • Wednesday · 13 min

    Medicare options shrink; What does the Texas Railroad Commission do?

    Medicare open enrollment kicks off Thursday, and some Medicare Advantage plans will disappear, with no comparable replacement. Dan Weissman host's the podcast "An Arm and A Leg," which examines why health care is so expensive, while also providing advice and resources to folks navigating the system, and he joins us to offer some tips for seniors who may be scrambling to find new Medicare plans. Plus, one of the statewide races on the ballot this cycle is the Texas Railroad Commissioner. What exactly is the Railroad Commission of Texas? And why is it important? Houston Public Media's Natalie Weber tells us more about what the regulatory agency is and the candidates vying for a seat on its board.

  • Wednesday · 8 min

    Homelessness services could get a boost in Dallas County

    On Election Day, voters in Dallas County will be asked to decide whether to approve Proposition A. The measure would increase property taxes by $5 a month, on average, and increase funding for homelessness services by $100 million annually. For 77 years, the Union Gospel Mission in Dallas has been sheltering and serving the homeless and is among the agencies that would receive increased funding if Prop A passes. It held a symposium over the weekend called "Conversations on a Bench" which took an accounting of the crisis and talked through potential solutions. Bruce Butler is the CEO of Union Gospel Mission and joins us this morning.

  • Wednesday · 11 min

    Tarrant County won't restore polling places; Today's top stories

    Tarrant County will not have to restore the 92 polling places Republican commissioners voted to cut for the upcoming election. A group of current and former Fort Worth elected officials, including City Council member Deborah Peoples, sued. They allege the cuts were made disproportionately in Black and Latino areas. A judge yesterday denied the request to reinstate the polling places, without explanation. Penelope Rivera joins us with the details. Plus, Ron and Miranda breakdown the day's top headlines.

  • Wednesday · 12 min

    Dallas Winds begin their new season; Plano artist documents stories through oil paintings

    The Dallas Winds begin their new season with a program that offers musical flavors only the premier Texas wind band could offer. The program, called Fiesta Sinfonica, will take place Oct. 27 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Emilio Alvarez with our sister station WRR talked with Dallas Winds conductor Jerry Junkin about the performance. Plus, for over a decade, Plano artist Riley Holloway has focused to documenting North Texas history, including his own, through large-scale oil paintings. The KERA Arts Doc team stepped into Holloway’s studio to watch him work.

  • Tuesday · 14 min

    How many college students graduate?

    The North Texas Now team goes on a hunt for The State Fair of Texas' 1st place vest created by our very own Miranda! Plus, how many college students complete a degree and make a living wage? The Fort Worth Education Partnership is out with a new report looking at the college completion rate. FWEP CEO Brent Beasley joins us with the details.

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    Parkland Hospital training Ukrainian doctors

    Parkland Hospital has one of the best burn units in the country. And a group of doctors from Ukraine recently made a visit to receive training on how to better care for battlefield injuries as Russia's invasion of the country stretches into its fifth year. Dr. Steven Orten is a plastic surgeon from Plano, and he joined us to talk about the ongoing training and how the collaboration is inspiring initiatives in other countries.

  • Tuesday · 9 min

    Today's top headlines; the value of a Michelin star

    Miranda and Ron breakdown the day's top headlines. Plus, two Dallas restaurants kept their coveted Michelin stars, and Goldee's Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth grabbed a new one. But now Texas cities have to answer a big question: Is being part of the Michelin system worth the cost? Dallas Business Journal digital editor Alexa Reed joins us to look at the future of the Michelin Guide in Texas.

  • Tuesday · 14 min

    Spiders with Sam the Bug Man; The State Fair's 12-year-old quilting queen

    Whether you'll be trick-or-treating or attending a house party for Halloween, you're almost guaranteed to see some kind of spider or spiderweb. We wanted to learn a little bit more about these creepy critters that have become synonymous with the holiday, so we called our local bug expert, Urban Wildlife biologist Sam Keischnick, or Sam the Bug Man. Sam visited us in our studio to dispel some misconceptions about arachnids. Also, a 12-year-old two time State Fair of Texas quilting champion tells us how she got into quilting -- and her advice for other craft lovers hoping to compete someday.

  • Monday · 14 min

    Corporal punishment in Texas; Vouchers are hurting public schools

    Data analyzed by KERA News finds that thousands of children are still paddled in Texas schools. While many states have banned corporal punishment in schools, Texas and 14 other states still allow it as a form of discipline. Dylan Duke joins us with details. Also, Texas public schools are expected to lose at least $227 million this school year thanks to the state's new voucher program. Dee Carney is the director of the Texas Center for Voucher Transparency at Our Schools Our Democracy, and with help from the nonprofit Every Texan, she calculated how much revenue districts in North Texas will lose. She joins us to explain what that means for our local public schools.

  • Monday · 9 min

    The 40th Anniversary of True Stories

    For the 40th anniversary of David Byrne's 1986 film True Stories, writer Sean O'Neal tracked down a host of actors and crew to get their take on this quirky film's legacy. He caught up with Ron and Miranda to talk all things True Stories.

  • Monday · 8 min

    Why is back pain so common?; Today's top headlines

    According to the National Spine Health Foundation, about 100-million Americans suffer from chronic neck or back pain each year. It’s the No. 1 reason for physical pain and leads to hundreds of millions of dollars in lost workdays each year. In today’s Vital Signs, KERA’s Sam Baker talks with Dr. Michael Catino, an orthopedic surgeon with Texas Health Denton, about why back and neck pain is so widespread. Plus, Ron breaks down the day's top headlines.

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