By Christopher Connelly, KERA NEWS
DALLAS – Sgt. Michael Smith was one of the five law enforcement officers killed when a gunman fired on police at a peaceful protest on Thursday. KERA’s Christopher Connelly spoke with those who knew him.
Peter Johnson on Micah X
July 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Bill Zeeble, KERA NEWS
Three weeks before Micah Xavier Johnson opened fire on Dallas police Thursday night, he offered to work security for protesters outside a Donald Trump appearance in Dallas. KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports that organizers said “no way” – because Johnson wanted to bring a gun.
‘Unprecedented Night’ In Dallas
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Bill Zeeble, KERA NEWS
Emotions were already high as hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Dallas last night, rallying against police shootings in Minnesota and across the country. Then gunshots erupted. Police officers were hit. Many died. A mayor choked back tears. It was an unprecedented night in Dallas history — and, perhaps, American history.
KERA Intern In Middle Of Shooting
July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
By Eric Aasen, KERA NEWS
KERA intern Javier Giribet was at the scene of the march through downtown Dallas, talking with demonstrators, when the shootings happened. He recorded his thoughts afterward and sent them along.
Around 7 pm Thursday night (July 7), nearly 1,000 people showed up to Belo Garden Park in downtown Dallas. They were part of a protest organized by Black Lives Matters Dallas, to protest the recent fatal police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota. The people that showed up rallied and then marched heading down on Commerce Street.
American Sniper Saga
February 26, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The CHRIS KYLE SAGA has it all – war heroics … tender love … PTSD … a murder, a memorial, a trial. And this week, a conviction. KERA’s Doualy Xaykaothao spent much of the past two weeks following what became known as the “American Sniper” trial. From the small town of Stephenville, she takes a look back.…
More than five thousand homeless kids go to school in Dallas County
November 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
More than five thousand homeless kids go to school in Dallas County. KERA’s Bill Zeeble talked to some about their lives and how pursuing an education motivated them to change their circumstances.
Prime Prep Academy faces cessation
July 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
DALLAS–It’s 4th and long for Deion Sanders’ Prime Prep charter schools, after the state moved this week to shut it down.
Dentention Border facilities not suitable for children
July 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
WILLIAMS: “There are toilets in the cells where kids eat and sleep and that opens the possibility for spread of disease.
NO FRACKING IN DENTON
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
DENTON, TEXAS–Denton could take another step today toward becoming the only Texas city to permanently ban hydraulic fracturing.
Fort Worth superintendent abruptly resigns
June 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
FORT WORTH–In a surprise announcement, Fort Worth Superintendent Walter Dansby resigned last night (Monday night). The school board accepted the resignation by a six to three vote. KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports reasons remain unclear.
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