The top local stories this morning from KERA News:
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today will go before a new judge assigned to his criminal securities fraud case.
State District Judge Robert Johnson will schedule Paxton's trial date. He's charged with failing to tell investors about the commission he'd make from their investment in a North Texas tech company.
He's also charged with failing to register as an investment adviser with the state. Paxton has pleaded not guilty.
Other stories this morning:
- A new nationwide study finds the economic impact of the arts in North Texas has tripled over the last five years.
- This weekend’s African Film Festival will show movies from nearly 20 countries.
You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays at 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on KERA 90.1 FM.
