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Owen Wilson and the Joy of Paint
The star of the new wry comedy on the inner and outer life of Burlington’s No. 1 art show host
"...Dallas, where his father, Robert Wilson, was CEO of KERA, the local PBS station. One night, legendary journalist Tom..."

April 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...in talks to be acquired by Dallas public broadcaster KERA, thus becoming a nonprofit. The DRC is winding down..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees
E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms
"...Script Ballot Eats the Bullet, Zell Miller, III with Kera Blay, M’Kenzie Flakes, Sadé M. Jones, Breaion Shanique King,..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Vortex’s Ballot Eats the Bullet
This timely production’s extraordinary performers speak truth, as black women in America, that makes us see them
"...– Sade M. Jones, Breaion S. King, Chelsea Manasseri, Kera Blay, M'Kenzie Flakes, and Valoneecia Tolbert, who fearlessly speak,..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Quote of the Week
"...explains Sen. Ted Cruz's headline-grabbing, scorched-earth legislative tactics to KERA..."

April 29, 2016 News Column

Davis Shines While Linking TEF Scandal to Abbott in Debate
Davis takes off the gloves in second, final guv debate
"...Watch the debate via C-SPAN/KERA News here: Texas Governor's Debate..."

Oct. 1, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Abbott Waffles on Debating Davis
Guv. candidate can't decide if he's up for a debate
"...one he had previously rejected, this time sponsored by KERA, NBC5/KXAS-TV, Telemundo 39, and The Dal­las Morning News. Davis'..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Debates: Davis Raises, Abbott Sticks
Dem attacks GOPer for limited schedule and bypassing big cities
"...North Texas offer on the table from PBS affiliate KERA...."

May 21, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Don't Fear the Reefer!
Momentum builds for Lone Star legalization of marijuana
"...lite guv candidate Jerry Patterson told public television station KERA, without hesitation, that he would support legalizing medical marijuana;..."

March 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Good People
In wrestling valiantly with David Lindsay-Abaire's tough play, the artists of Different Stages prove themselves good people
"...Throw into the mix Mike's equally perplexing wife Kate (Kera Machelle Blay), and you have what might appear on..."

May 3, 2013 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

No Way To Pick a Senator
It's Sadler vs. Yarbrough and Dewhurst vs. Cruz in this month's primary run-offs
"...June 27 televised debate, hosted by Dallas PBS station KERA. Both men maintained a moderate Democratic line, although Yarbrough..."

July 20, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dems for Governor: Bill White, et al.
White stands out as Dems' best shot
"...Dear have now filed a suit against PBS affiliate KERA for excluding them from the sole Democratic gubernatorial debate..."

Feb. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

White vs. Shami, Round One
Who won the Democratic governor's debate? (UPDATED)
"...he and three others are planning to sue broadcaster KERA and the Texas Democratic Party because they were excluded...."

Feb. 8, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines
"...• Dallas-based PBS affiliate KERA has invited sometime-secessionist and Republican gubernatorial hopeful Debra Medina..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature

Primary Filings: The Republicans
Texas GOP rallies challengers for both party's incumbents
"...being taken seriously enough to be invited to the KERA Republican primary debate in Dallas on Jan 14. As..."

Jan. 6, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

KUT-FM Moving Away From Listener-Supported Community Base
"...conference: WFUV New York, KCRW Santa Monica, WXPN Philadelphia, KERA Dallas, WTMD Baltimore, KCMP/The Current Minneapolis, WYMS/Radio Milwaukee, and..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Postmarks

Too Late for Noriega?
Noriega gaining traction in last leg of race
"...Democratic challenger Rick Noriega meeting up in debate at KERA's studio in Dallas and then taping separate episodes of..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

How Not to Do a Debate
Last week's Senate debate was useless; hopefully this week's will be better
"...week's debate will be organized by Dallas public station KERA – here's hoping that this time quality will prevail..."

Oct. 13, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Allure of the Poll Dance
We can't look away from the poll numbers, though maybe we should
"...again next week in Dallas for another hosted by KERA...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Cornyn Agrees to Two Debates With Noriega
Democratic challenger chides incumbent senator for not agreeing to five
"...& Blue public affairs show and the latter on KERA...."

Aug. 25, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Women on Fire: Six of one, Ivey's dozen of the other
Tony Award winner and Lone Star native Judith Ivey discusses the challenges of portraying a dozen characters in the one-woman monologue show 'Women on Fire'
"...run of Steel Magnolias last year. Between those gigs, KERA in Dallas lured her home to play Margo Jones..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Short Cuts
Bob Ray's 'Hillbilly Doomsday' has been found!
"...Leave it to our pals at Dallas PBS stalwart KERA to come up with a solution: Their Frame of..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Starting Something
Storie Productions
"..."I was commissioned to do a short film for KERA in Dallas – 'Pilot and Olo' – and that..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts
"...films and videos to: Bart Weiss, Frame of Mind, KERA/KDTN, 3000 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75201... Emmy-nominated writer..."

April 18, 1997 Screens Column

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