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Listen To Friday Morning's News From KERA

Want to get clued into the region's most interesting stories in less than 10 minutes? KERA 90.1 FM has launched a twice-a-day local news segment from the KERA newsroom. The 10-minute segments air weekdays at 8:20 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. Click below to listen to Friday morning's edition, which includes an in-depth look at the $97 million vote -- how one voter was able to decide a huge project in Dallas. The Friday Conversation features artist Lauren Woods, who installed civil rights footage around the old "Whites Only" drinking fountain sign at the Dallas County Records Building. Also, do you want to ring the Salvation Army bell? There's an app for that.

Eric Aasen is KERA’s managing editor. He helps lead the station's news department, including radio and digital reporters, producers and newscasters. He also oversees keranews.org, the station’s news website, and manages the station's digital news projects. He reports and writes stories for the website and contributes pieces to KERA radio. He's discussed breaking news live on various public radio programs, including The Takeaway, Here & Now and Texas Standard, as well as radio and TV programs in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.