The top local stories this morning from the KERA Newsroom:
The latest poll from the University of Texas and the Texas Tribune surveyed likely voters on their picks for the Republican and Democratic presidential nominations.
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump tied with 27 percent each as favorites among Republican voters.
Among Texas Democrats, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was the first choice, with 61 percent. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont followed with 30 percent.
Other stories this morning:
- The average big city superintendent lasts about 3 and a half years. However, a recent study found how long a superintendent stays on the job has little to do with student achievement.
- A new screening series is looking back at some classic sci-fi films. Our Big Screen team talks about the enduring appeal of science fiction.
You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:20 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.
