Lilly Kersh

dallas, texas, united states

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I am a journalist who values sharing community voices, holding power accountable and providing reliable local news. I cover the North Texas suburbs for the Dallas Morning News, reporting on development, local government and community stories in McKinney and Plano, two of Collin County's largest cities in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in journalism in May 2024, with minors in German and international affairs.

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'Broad and sweeping': How DART service could change in North Texas if cities leave

If Plano, Irving, Farmers Branch, Highland Park and University Park voters decide to exit the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system in May, the fallout would be swift: station closures, route cuts and a fractured regional transit system, the agency says. DART ... See more

dallasnews.com•Lilly Kersh•Jan 13, 2026

University Park now 5th of 13 member cities to order DART withdrawal election

University Park council members voted unanimously Tuesday to order a special election this spring to leave the Dallas Area Rapid Transit system, becoming the fifth of 13 DART member cities seeking an exit from the public transit agency. Leaders in Highlan... See more

dallasnews.com•Lilly Kersh•Jan 7, 2026

University Park, DART leaders debate future of transit ahead of withdrawal election vote

University Park council members and Dallas Area Rapid Transit leaders had a tense debate over funding, services and governance Monday, with high stakes for the future of the imperiled public transit agency . The University Park leaders will vote Tuesday o... See more

dallasnews.com•Lilly Kersh•Jan 6, 2026

Plano leaders herald 'major win' in AT&T headquarter relocation

Plano leaders heralded another corporate victory Monday after AT&T said it will build its new global headquarters in the city, boosting its status as one of North Texas’ premier business hubs. Plano council member Rick Horne learned of AT&T’s anno... See more

dallasnews.com•Lilly Kersh•Jan 5, 2026

FW couple pleads guilty to $5M building scheme in which customers paid for unfinished work

A Fort Worth homebuilder pleaded guilty Tuesday to a $5 million wire fraud conspiracy charge after he and his wife admitted to orchestrating a plan to defraud dozens of victims through uncompleted construction and remodeling projects, according to the U.S... See more

dallasnews.com•Lilly Kersh•Jan 1, 2026

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Bachelor Of Arts, International Affairs, Journalism at The University Of GeorgiaGraduated: 2024

Creative Writing at Dekalb School Of The ArtsGraduated: 2020

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'Broad and sweeping': How DART service could change in North Texas if cities leave

University Park now 5th of 13 member cities to order DART withdrawal election

University Park, DART leaders debate future of transit ahead of withdrawal election vote

Plano leaders herald 'major win' in AT&T headquarter relocation

FW couple pleads guilty to $5M building scheme in which customers paid for unfinished work

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'Broad and sweeping': How DART service could change in North Texas if cities leave

University Park now 5th of 13 member cities to order DART withdrawal election

University Park, DART leaders debate future of transit ahead of withdrawal election vote

Plano leaders herald 'major win' in AT&T headquarter relocation

FW couple pleads guilty to $5M building scheme in which customers paid for unfinished work

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