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We tell stories about artists, makers, creators and Texas culture. We have lists of fun events, too! From @keranews.org, the NPR station for NTX at @kera.org.
WHAT: The next KERA Kids Fest WHERE: Trinity Park, near the Dream Park playground, in Fort Worth WHEN: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, November 9 See you there! 😺 🔗 kera.org/kidsfest
Sesame Street is taking a road trip across America and will be at the State Fair of Texas for a week! If you're at the State Fair on Friday (Oct. 3), catch them AND the KERA Kids education team together from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! #StateFairofTexas #PBSkids
Texas has provided filming locations for many horror movies over the years. Here are five films Texas horror fans should check out. #texasmovies #texasfilms #horror
Did you know that Texas is quickly becoming well-renowned for its wine? In this Texas Tea, producer Allan Wang takes a dive into the Texas wine industry and the herbicide that threatens it. #texaswine #wine #texaswineries
Neiman Marcus’ historic flagship store in downtown Dallas has long been a part of the city’s fabric. It closes at the end of 2025. Learn about the luxury retailer’s roots in the latest Texas Tea. #texasfashion #texashistory #fashion
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre was made with a tiny budget in suboptimal conditions. In this Texas Tea, Allan Wang interviews Allen Danziger, the actor who played Jerry, and learns about what it was like to be in one of the best horror movies of all time. #texasfilms #horror #texaschainsawmassacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre house was almost demolished before someone saved it and turned it into a restaurant. In this Texas Tea, producer Allan Wang shows you around the house where they filmed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). #texasfilms #horror #texas #texaschainsawmassacre
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) is one of the most influential movies ever made, and it was filmed in Texas. In this Texas Tea, producer Allan Wang tells you about how Texas and the politics of the 70s influenced the movie. #film #texasfilm #horror #texaschainsawmassacre #texasmovies
During the Civil Rights era, desegregating public swimming pools brought violence and racial tension. In many cities, like Dallas, city officials tried to find round-about ways to keep the peace, but they weren't without consequence. #swimmingpools #texashistory #dallastx #blackhistory
A rare painting was caught in a legal dispute, and is now coming to Texas. In This Texas Tea, producer Allan Wang shares the historical context of the painting and artist. Inspired by a @fortworthreport.bsky.social's story. #texasart #arthistory #stilllife
Three Texas cities are sinking faster than any other in the US. In this Texas Tea, we examine @houstonpublicmedia.bsky.social's story about city sinking in Texas. #texas #dfw #houston #texasnews
Paul Quinn College in Dallas was the state’s first historically Black college, and celebrated its 153rd anniversary this year. In this Texas Tea, producer Shardae White dives into its history. #HBCU #Texas #PaulQuinnCollege #college #texashistory
This Texas bird was at the center of a lengthy legal battle involving Texas and the federal government. In this Texas Tea, producer Allan Wang tell you about the Golden-cheeked warbler and all the drama surrounding it. #texasnature #texasbirds #goldencheekedwarbler
For Mansfield, Texas, pickles are a pretty big dill. In this Texas Tea, producer Shardae White tells you how a small town became the Pickle Capital of Texas. #pickles #mansfieldtexas #pickleparade #texas
Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor lead a dentist to design an unusual experimental weapon -- a bomb that used Texas bats. Our next Texas Tea examines how that turned out. #texashistory #texas #wwII #bats
This might give Texan's an identity crisis. In this Texas Tea, we examine @TexasStandard.bsky.social's story about the origin of the state's name. #texashistory #friendship
Do you know what a rattlesnake round up is? In this Texas Tea, KERA's Allan Wang tells you about this controversial Texas event. #texas #rattlesnakes #sweetwatertexas #rattlesnakeroundup
Sweatt v. Painter (1950) was the Texas civil rights case that helped desegregate the U.S. education system nationwide. In This Texas Tea, producer Shardae White tells you how. #Texas #historytok #utaustin #texassouthernuniversity #blackhistorymonth #scotus
Why is Texas’ state fruit also known as forbidden fruit? In this Texas Tea, producer Allan Wang explores how grapefruit got this unusual nickname. #Texas #TexasHistory #Fruit #History
Texas’s state fruit is steeped with mystery. It's a story about colonialism, an enigmatic captain, and a very unpopular king. In our new series, Texas Tea, producer Allan Wang traces the surprisingly mysterious origins of grapefruit. #Texas #TexasHistory #Fruit #History
