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Top Stories: Rep. Joe Barton Not Running For Re-Election; Creating A Podcast For Latinos

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The top local stories this evening from ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº News:

North Texas Congressman Joe Barton announced Thursday he won’t seek another term next year. It marks an end to the Ennis Republican’s three-decade career in Washington. He faced a growing chorus of calls for his resignation after a nude picture and a sexually charged exchange were made public.

Barton is the most senior member of the Texas Congressional delegation but, , his long tenure didn’t stop the scandal from ending his career.

Other top stories this evening:  

  • These days, it seems there’s a podcast for just about everything. Despite the variety, not everyone feels served. In this week’s Art&Seek Artist Spotlight, reporter with a group of podcasters hoping to represent for North Texas Latinos.

You can listen to North Texas stories weekdays 8:22 a.m. and 6:20 p.m. on ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº 90.1 FM. 

Gus Contreras is a digital producer and reporter at ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº. Gus produces the local All Things Considered segment and reports on a variety of topics from, sports to immigration. He was an intern and production assistant for All Things Considered in Washington D.C.