Ana Perez
Producer and Intern CoordinatorAna Perez is a KERA News producer and intern coordinator. She's been with the station since 2018. Born and raised in Carrollton, Ana's introduction to public radio began in the back seat of her parent's car listening to 90.1 FM. Ana is a graduate of the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri - where she worked at KCOU and KBIA - the NPR affiliate associated with the university. She also interned with "Think" in the summer of 2017 and was an assistant producer for the show until June 2021.
Email Ana at aperez@kera.org. You can follow Ana on Twitter @ana_b_pez
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A strong winter system is set to bring an arctic cold front to the region. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s by Wednesday night. Hazardous driving conditions will last until Friday morning. -
In its annual State of Tobacco Control report, the American Lung Association found the rate of tobacco use among Texas high schoolers is about 19%. Among adults, the number is about 13%. -
The service organization says Dallas residents can download an app that will alert OurCalling team members to people in need of immediate housing. -
The database is part of a six-month initiative approved by the Dallas City Council. The pilot program includes updated signage, public education, and outreach when it comes to panhandling cases. -
More than 3 million students are eligible for free or reduced-cost meals in the state, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. -
Dallas Area Rapid Transit will reserve a front-row seat on every bus until Dec. 8 to honor the legacy of the civil rights icon. -
In Tarrant County, thefts rose more than 470 cases from last year, bringing the total to 6,367. Burglaries and fraud-related motor vehicle crimes are also on the rise in the county. -
It will be drier and warmer for North Texas this holiday season due to La Niña. Temperatures are expected to hover in the mid-to-low 60s until December. -
The Tarrant County area bus transit will offer free rides to the polls for early voting and on Election Day. Transportation will also be available for the elderly and the mobility-impaired. -
Dallas-based nonprofit Ability Connection is launching Camp Connections Respite. The program will be available for caregivers of 10- to 17-year-olds with developmental disabilities. -
Due to a shortage of plasticware across the county, Dallas ISD students are being served finger foods — and some bagged lunches — two days a week. -
Over the past year, the Dallas Zoo has celebrated quite a few births and birthdays. Before your next visit, see what animals are fairly new to the zoo.
