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Top Stories: Ken Starr Resigns As Baylor Chancellor; Keeping Kids In Shape

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The top local stories this afternoon from KERA News: A week after being removed as Baylor University President, Ken Starr has resigned as Chancellor. It comes amid a scandal over how Baylor handled sexual assault cases involving football players. 

Childhood obesity rates seem to be improving in some cities nationwide, but the stats are still staggering. Recent reports say a third of American children are overweight.

In Fort Worth, one elementary school is making wellness a priority. 

Other stories this afternoon:

  • The mayors of Dallas and Fort Worth are heading to Mexico to try to boost business in North Texas. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will travel to Mexico City on on June 5.

You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.