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keranews.org > news > 2026-01-16 > once-a-protest-focal-point-denton-county-confederate-monument-now-on-display-in-courthouse-museum

Once a protest focal point, Denton County Confederate monument now on display in courthouse museum

Once a protest focal point, Denton County Confederate monument now on display in courthouse museum1+ hour, 58+ min ago   (361+ words) The Confederate monument that was once located on the lawn of Denton County's historic courthouse is finally on display inside the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum. After an overnight removal was completed by an Arlington-based art preservation company, Denton County put the monument…...

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keranews.org > 2026-01-16 > austin-movie-buffs-say-alamo-drafthouses-new-mobile-ordering-policy-has-lost-the-plot

Austin movie buffs say Alamo Drafthouse's new mobile ordering policy has lost the plot

Austin movie buffs say Alamo Drafthouse's new mobile ordering policy has lost the plot4+ hour, 24+ min ago   (833+ words) In what feels like a complete 180 to loyal Alamo Drafthouse patrons, phones will soon be required to order food, drinks, or request service before and during film screenings. The policy change is in sharp contrast to the pre-movie PSAs the…...

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keranews.org > arts-culture > 2026-01-16 > palestinian-film-festival-in-denton-examines-targeting-of-journalists-and-doctors-in-gaza-war

Palestinian film festival in Denton examines targeting of journalists and doctors in Gaza war

Palestinian film festival in Denton examines targeting of journalists and doctors in Gaza war6+ hour, 45+ min ago   (426+ words) This year, a long-running Denton film festival that focuses on Palestine will focus on attacks on journalists and doctors in the war in Gaza. Broken Lens 2026 will screen three films Jan. 23-24 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2200 N. Bell Ave. Rev. Craig Hunter,…...

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keranews.org > arts-culture > 2026-01-15 > bbc-takes-an-american-roadtrip-to-explore-dallas-fort-worths-music-scene

BBC takes an American roadtrip to explore Dallas-Fort Worth’s music scene

BBC takes an American roadtrip to explore Dallas-Fort Worth’s music scene1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (657+ words) Inside University Park United Methodist Church, the Orpheus Chamber Singers fill the chapel with the warm harmonies of contemporary American composer Shavon Lloyd's "So Breaks the Sun." Rachel Gill, the BBC's lead producer for the Dallas program, said she wanted…...

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keranews.org > news > 2026-01-14 > endangered-landmark-designation-sought-for-historic-txu-plant-at-panther-island

Endangered landmark designation sought for historic TXU plant at Panther Island

Endangered landmark designation sought for historic TXU plant at Panther Island2+ day, 13+ hour ago   (602+ words) The historic TXU power plant may be closer to protection against demolition after the Fort Worth City Council started a process Tuesday that seeks an endangered landmark status for the 113-year-old building. The council approved sending the matter to the…...

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keranews.org > arts-culture > 2026-01-13 > north-texas-glass-artist-reveals-the-beauty-of-what-we-rarely-see

North Texas glass artist reveals the beauty of what we rarely see

North Texas glass artist reveals the beauty of what we rarely see3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (333+ words) Tucked away in the Studio Arts Center at the University of Texas at Arlington, the artist Justin Ginsberg carefully fuses two panes of glass through a process known as optical contact bonding" an adhesive-free technique that permanently binds two objects....

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keranews.org > arts-culture > 2026-01-13 > bts-world-tour-dallas-north-texas-att-stadium-arlington

BTS is back on tour, and will stop in North Texas

BTS is back on tour, and will stop in North Texas3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (225+ words) After a four-year hiatus, global K-pop group BTS is returning to the stage with a world tour that includes a stop at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington in August The group announced tour dates and the news that a…...

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keranews.org > arts-culture > 2026-01-08 > african-american-museum-dallas-receives-grant-to-preserve-historic-archives

African American Museum Dallas receives $250k grant to preserve historic archives

African American Museum Dallas receives $250k grant to preserve historic archives1+ week, 1+ day ago   (278+ words) The African American Museum, Dallas got a $250,000 grant from Communities Foundation of Texas to begin a major multi-year project to preserve thousands of archival materials documenting Black history. "Before I can build a conservation lab, which is underway, I have…...

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keranews.org > news > 2026-01-07 > netflix-house-dallas-brings-stranger-things-squid-game-to-life

Netflix House Dallas brings your favorite shows like 'Stranger Things,' 'Squid Game' to life

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (431+ words) For years, Netflix was synonymous with staying at home. Now, the brand wants you to go out " and head over to its "house." Netflix House Dallas recently opened at the Galleria, adding a physical footprint to its digital empire. Its…...

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keranews.org > news > 2026-01-06 > north-texas-musicians-bring-a-spanish-guitar-concerto-back-to-life-with-new-recording

North Texas musicians bring a Spanish guitar concerto back to life with new recording

North Texas musicians bring a Spanish guitar concerto back to life with new recording1+ week, 3+ day ago   (731+ words) With more music than anyone could listen to in a lifetime available at the touch of a button, it's easy to forget how many masterpieces have been written, heard, loved and then lost. North Texas guitarist Iv'n Duran Aguayo recently…...