Five stories that have North Texas talking: the fiancée of Thomas Eric Duncan has a book deal, #AlexFromTarget talks about the dark side of Internet fame, get ready for 24/7 Christmas music, and more.
Top stories this morning from the KERA Newsroom: The sold-out Facing Race symposium begins today in Dallas. Doualy Xaykaothao reports this is the first time it's being held in the South. And Lauren Silverman talks to some angel investors assembling in Dallas this week about how they decide which projects are worth funding.
The top local stories this evening from the KERA Newsroom:
The family of Thomas Eric Duncan and Texas Presbyterian Hospital said Wednesday that they’ve settled. And a different option for those who used payday lenders was unveiled today by the city of Dallas and an Austin-based lender to small businesses.
When faced with a financial emergency, some turn to payday or car title lenders. There’s about 175 of them in Dallas offering quick cash at great cost. The city and an Austin-based lender to small businesses have announced an alternative.
University professors and activists are urging two major textbook publishers to modify climate change lessons in social studies books being considered for adoption in Texas classrooms.
Consultants for Democrat Wendy Davis warned her campaign months ago that the Fort Worth senator was headed for a humiliating defeat in the Texas governor’s race unless she adopted a more centrist message and put a stop to staggering internal dysfunction.
