The top local stories this afternoon from KERA News: A report from the Houston-based Laura and John Arnold Foundation says that debt from the Dallas Police and Fire Pension Fund has ballooned because of bad investments and mismanagement. The fund is approaching insolvency by 2028 if changes are not made.
Other stories this afternoon:
Texas students are doing better in science, according to national test results released today. Texas fourth and eighth graders improved science test scores in 2015 compared to tests taken in previous years. Last year, 39 percent of Texas fourth graders scored at or above proficient, compared to 37 percent nationally.
When Steve Woods does his best work, you may not even notice it. The way the SMU professor lights a play can determine whether you pay attention to the action on stage. Each week in the Art&Seek spotlight we follow the personal journey of a North Texas creative.
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