The top local stories this morning from KERA News: The Texas Rangers willinvestigate alleged sexual misconductwithin the state juvenile detention system.
A former juvenile detention officer was convicted for improper sexual conduct with a person in custody at the Gainesville State School. Three other employees at the facility were arrested this year for allegedly having sexual relationships with committed youth.
Other stories this morning:
- Texas leads the nation in executions this year, but the number of people on death row are dropping.
- Family and friends will remember prominent Dallas philanthropist Ruth Altshuler today at a memorial service at Highland Park United Methodist Church.
- Our Big Screen team saw "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and give their non-spoiler take on the film.
You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.