North Texas News and Commentary Podcast

Traffic planners say if voters reject the Trinity Toll Road, the most likely alternative is a highway along Industrial and Irving Boulevards. Such a speedway, paralleling the Trinity river on Dallas's downtown side - just outside the levee - could cost hundreds of millions of additional dollars. But there would be other benefits. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.

The 41st annual Kwanzaa Celebration - a festival of African culture - starts the day after Christmas, and runs through January 1st. For 17 years, there's been a Kwanzaa Fest in South Dallas, in advance of the holiday. In another of our Holiday Traditions series, KERA's Bill Zeeble talks to some who've been at every one

Lights are a common form of joyful holiday decoration, but commentator Tom Dodge says they can carry more meaning at Christmas than you might expect.

This time of year, commentator Chris Tucker finds himself wondering about the personal price we pay for our political opinions.

As Congress and the federal government try to address the sub-prime mortgage crisis, commentator Merrie Spaeth says a look back at the past would be in order.

Texas has lost its bid to build the world's first coal-fueled plant with almost no emissions. The choice of Illinois leaves Lone Star State officials pondering their options. KERA's Bill Zeeble has more.

The Dallas Housing Authority may have to repay nearly 4 million dollars to the federal government because it cannot account for Section-8 housing money. The DHA also stands accused of mismanaging and altering its records. KERA's Bill Zeeble explains

A veteran school board member and a realtor are squaring off to claim the Fort Worth City Council seat being vacated by Wendy Davis. Today is the last day of early voting. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports that both candidates are campaigning on their public service experience.

6-months after Tom Leppert's election, commentator Lee Cullum says the new Dallas mayor's off to a promising start, but a tough road lies ahead.

Having risen in the polls, Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee now faces tough questions on his record. The former Arkansas governor was just in the Park Cities raising money. While here, he talked to reporters about his long-ago desire to isolate AIDS patients, controversial clemencies, and the importance of his Evangelical supporters. KERA's Bill Zeeble reports.