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The body of a missing boater has been found in the search for two missing boaters on Lewisville Lake. The two missing boaters are a man and woman who investigators say are family friends and not related.
Senator Bernie Sanders is bringing his Fighting Oligarchy tour to Texas this weekend. It will include a rally Sunday evening in Fort Worth. Sanders has said he holds his rallies in GOP districts and so far they have been getting a healthy turnout.
North Texas keeps winning big on companies either moving from or expanding out of California. Governor Greg Abbott has announced North Texas will be the new home of John Paul Mitchell Systems, a distributor of popular hair care products.
Former President Joe Biden will spend the Juneteenth holiday in Texas. The 46th president will be in Texas Thursday to visit a historic AME church in Galveston.
The White House installed two large new flag poles Wednesday and a North Texas company was in charge of the project. Ginger Kean is from Plano and she owns U. S. Flag and Flagpole Supply.
Senator John Cornyn co-chaired a congressional hearing Wednesday in Washington questioning a potential cover-up into former President Joe Biden's health and mental capacity during his presidency. Senator Cornyn at one point questioned the possibility if some Cabinet members may have committed crimes.
This week, all eyes are on Legacy West in Plano as it gets ready to celebrate culture, creativity, and freedom with a Juneteenth Fashion Show like no other. The event honors Black excellence through style, art, and community. The visionary behind it all, award-winning fashionpreneur and creative strategist, Leah Frazier joined us on KRLD.The event is happening on June 19th at Legacy West. Standing room only. The show starts promptly at 7 p.m.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has announced a new investigation related to 33 "non-citizens" who are accused of illegally voting in the 2024 election. A statement from Paxton's office does not give exact locations of where the illegal voting took place but did say this stems from a referral from Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson.
The Fort Worth Police Department will launch a number of ways for concerned residents to report illegal fireworks being fired off within city limits as we get closer to the Fourth of July. Interim Police Chief Robert Alldredge told the City Council they have an e-mail address that will be monitored.
We are learning new details on the highly-anticipated Netflix House attraction which will open later this year inside Galleria Dallas. Galleria General Manager Angie Freed says people who go inside will feel like they are starring in their own Netflix adventure.
If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your side hustle into a full-time business--or want to sharpen your skills as an entrepreneur--this next conversation is for you. COSIGN, the Dallas-based platform known for championing entrepreneurs and creators, is launching its Entrepreneurship Summer School. It's presented by COSIGN Foundation, Empower DFW, and Comerica Bank With Support From the State Fair of Texas.The visionary behind it, KG Graham, founder of COSIGN joined us on KRLD. To sign up for the program and get more updates on COSIGN's upcoming events, follow them on social media or visit cosignfoundation.org. The program is free to attend. Location: Comerica Business HQ, Dallas, TXDuration: 6 WeeksStart Date: June 18, 2025Cost: Free Schedule: 11am - 1pm
Governor Greg Abbott was in Denton, Texas Monday. He was surrounded by republican lawmakers signing property tax relief legislation into law.
The Dallas City Council has sworn in new members. According to Mayor Eric Johnson, they will stay busy as the city is getting ready for world-wide attention.
The Plano bomb squad responded to an incident Monday involving an abandoned replica grenade discovered on a charter bus. The grenade was eventually found to be inert and it belonged to a passenger who had been on the bus the previous day.
Several North Texas cities were the site of "No Kings" protests in opposition to policies from the Trump administration. In Dallas, protesters marched from the main gathering outside Dallas City Hall. Demonstrations were held north of Dallas and Fort Worth including in both Frisco and Denton.
There are growing worries about what happens if a measles exposure occurs in a North Texas school with low vaccination rates. This follows the first measles case reported in Dallas County this week.
Air raid sirens have sounded across Israel as Iranian missiles strike the country. The rumble of explosions could be heard throughout Jerusalem on Friday, and Israeli TV stations showed plumes of smoke rising in Tel Aviv after an apparent missile strike.
Members of the Dallas Park and Recreation Board will have to decide how to move forward after recent heavy rains and high winds badly damaged a city park in North Dallas. Dr. Glynn Newman represents the area of Bert Fields Park near Spring Valley and Preston Road on the Park Board. He recently toured damaged areas of the park.
Israel launched multiple airstrikes hitting Iran Thursday into Friday targeting the country's nuclear program. "Understand if you attack American military bases, if you kill even one American serviceman or woman, President Trump will respond with overwhelming force," Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) told News Nation. "Do not do so!"
Dallas County has confirmed the first measles case in the ongoing outbreak in Texas. Dallas County Health and Human Services Director Dr. Phil Huang says the woman is in her mid-20s and was fully vaccinated.
Governor Greg Abbott Thursday has ordered Texas National Guard soldiers and Department of Public Safety Troopers to be ready if needed for this weekend's planned ICE protests across the state.
North Texas World Cup organizers have put in an official inquiry with FIFA to change the proposed temporary name of AT&T Stadium during next year's World Cup to make the leaders of Arlington happy.
North Texas has reached the one-year mark ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup that will play across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The economic benefit projected for the North Texas region alone could be anywhere from $1.5 to $2.1 billion.
Former OpenAI researcher Steven Adler is claiming that ChatGPT is capable of doing whatever it needs to "self preserve."
Southbound Central Expressway just north of Downtown Dallas was closed for two hours Wednesday after a driver apparently committed suicide in the middle of the highway. Southbound traffic was backed up as far north as Northwest Highway as drivers were diverted off the road.
The Dallas City Council has approved a lease agreement with UNT-Dallas to develop a new law enforcement training center. The City will soon develop the Law Enforcement Training Center and Criminal Justice Center on a site spanning 20-acres at UNT-Dallas.
The accused gunman in a school shooting in South Dallas over a year ago has been sentenced. Ja'Kerian Rhodes-Ewing was 17-years-old when he took a revolver inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School in April of 2024 and shot another student who was injured.
A major data center investment in downtown Dallas has significantly scaled back and the Dallas City Council will consider major changes to the original agreement. A memo sent to Dallas City Councilmembers does not spell doom for Digital Realty Trust, but it shows how much the project is scaling back.
Check out the best things to do in DFW with John Liddle's Around Town for June 5-8, 2025
The North Texas Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee is calling for a societal response to the latest anti-Semitic terror attack saying it is a shame American Jews have to talk about taking precautions in 2025. Joel Schwitzer says the Jewish community needs to double down on their faith following the terror attack in Boulder, Colorado.
KRLD's John Liddle gives you the best things to do for the weekend of May 29 - June 1, including Fan Expo Dallas, Choctaw Cover-to-Cover Music Festival and Jazz on the Trinity.
Frisco officials removed a number of coyotes in a neighborhood where a little girl was attacked earlier this week. Frisco Animal Services Officers teamed by the Department of Agriculture and Texas Wildlife Service Program to find and get rid of the wild animals in the Lexington Park Community.
New information into the deadly weekend accident at Grapevine Lake that killed an 18 year old on a kayak. Texas Game Wardens and Grapevine Police are working to build a case against the woman suspected of operating the jet ski that ran down and killed 18-year-old Ava Moore.
New polling from Texas Southern University shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a nine point lead over Senator John Cornyn in the upcoming GOP primary.
Texas Game Wardens announced an arrest on Tuesday in the jet ski collision on Grapevine Lake that resulted in the death of a woman in a kayak. A jet ski and kayak collided on Grapevine Lake Sunday, killing 18 year old Ava Moore.
Voters are headed out for early voting in the city and school runoff elections across Texas. At Fretz Park Library in North Dallas, many voters are expressing concern over zoning issues.
After just a year on the roads, Elon Musk's trucks are seeing an alarming loss in value
A fundraiser has been set up for the family of the boy who was killed when he was hit by a truck near an Oak Cliff school last week. The fundraiser is through Carson's Village. They write on their page that Jose Armando Garcia Ledesma found happiness in the simple things from splashing in water to dancing and soccer.
The North Texas region of the American Jewish Committee is reacting to the killings of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington last week. Regional Director Joel Schwitzer says we need to take a cue from the murdered couple and their passion for peace-building.
This Memorial Day weekend, we spotlight a powerful way North Texans are turning their passion for golf into meaningful impact. In this episode, veteran golf professional Mark Cote, Head Golf Pro at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving, joins us to share how Patriot Golf Days is raising funds for Folds of Honor—supporting the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders.We dive into how local courses are getting involved, the story behind Patriot Golf Days, and how the PGA HOPE program is changing lives through adaptive golf instruction for Veterans.Whether you're a golfer or just want to give back this holiday weekend, this conversation will inspire you to take a swing for a cause that truly matters.Learn more at PatriotGolfDays.comSupport local efforts at Hackberry Creek Country Club in Irving
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is speaking out following the murders of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington. In a statement, the museum said this act of anti-Semitic violence is a chilling reminder of the threats faced by Jewish communities and organizations worldwide.
It appears that it's no longer a question of if the consumable hemp industry will be shut down in Texas, but when. Texas House Republicans voted to shut down an industry that's been generating $5.5 billion dollars in annual sales.
A Boyd man has been arrested and charged with Intoxication Manslaughter after a deadly crash along Highway 287 in Wise County. The Texas Department of Public Safety says 58-year-old Alan Schutt was the driver of a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee who crashed into two parked cars and a pedestrian along the shoulder of 287. 19-year-old Destiny Quintanilla of Grand Prairie was killed.
AAA Texas is predicting a third straight year of record travel over the Memorial Day holiday weekend and there are a number of reasons why. Over 45-million Americans will be traveling this weekend and more than 3.7-million Texans will be as well.
Anthropic's new artificial intelligence, Claude Opus 4, has a unique feature...blackmail
An argument during a Fort Worth elementary school awards ceremony led to a parent being stabbed and another arrested. The principal of South Hills Elementary School told parents in a letter that two adults got in a fight outside of the building during the ceremony.
Senator John Cornyn is calling for an investigation into those close to former President Joe Biden for potentially misleading the public on his health while in office. Cornyn sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to open an investigation.
Over 61,000 workers across 130 companies being shown the door so far in 2025 following over 150,000 in 2024
We are still in May, and the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms persists in my 7-day forecast. Some strong to severe storms will impact your holiday weekend.
A partnership between the City of Richardson and the University of Texas at Dallas using artificial intelligence to improve drive times has been internationally recognized. The Distributed Agent-based traffic Lights, or DALI, Nexus traffic infrastructure reduced commuter delays by 30 percent and reduced traffic delays by 40 percent.
Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill pushing for donations to public and private schools. The Universal School Choice Act would allow up to $10-billion in federal tax credits for people and businesses that contribute to nonprofit scholarship granting organizations.
Just days before the third anniversary of the school shooting in Uvalde, State Lawmakers sent Governor Greg Abbott a bill to improve law enforcement's response to school shootings. House Bill 33 is called the Uvalde Strong Act. Authored by State Rep Don McLaughlin, the former Mayor of Uvalde on that day.
There were several tornadoes that touched down west of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex during the outbreak Sunday night. The biggest one was an EF-1 tornado that caused a lot of damage in the town of Gordon in Palo Pinto County.
This legislative session, the Texas Senate has already allocated $498 million to revamp the Texas Film Incentive program. With more productions choosing to film in the Lone Star State, Texas is becoming a major player in the industry. Rebekah Smith is known as the Film Festival Doctor and joined KRLD to explain why she believes Texas is positioning itself as a top contender in the world of film. On Feb. 24 in Fort Worth, she is hosting a workshop at the Modern Art Museum from 7-9 p.m. called "How to Qualify Your Film for the Oscars." For more details follow The Film Festival Doctor on social media.
For the second straight week, North Texas will get a beautiful Saturday before a cold front blows in and drops temperatures for Sunday.
Our App today is called Love Cards Plus. It's Valentine's Day. If you don't want to do the old-fashioned flowers or candy, this might do. You can find one or more of your favorite photos and turn them into an e-card to share with your significant other. You'll find different kinds of virtual frames, different color filters. The app lets you use special filters to turn the picture into a work of art. It could be a pencil sketch or some pastels. There are even different kinds of animations, so you can have a little fun with your production. Once you're finished with the editing, you can post it to social media right there in the app. Love Cards Plus is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model because you might want to show your love other days besides just Valentine's Day.
Texas homeowners could see around $360 in property tax savings from bills passed by the Texas Senate. Tasked by Governor Abbott with delivering Texans $10 billion in property tax savings, the Texas Senate has passed on the State House two bills they believe will do just that.
Catch live theater at Casa Manana, performances by Alan Jackson at Dickies Arena or Hudson Westbrook at Billy Bob's, or even the Harlem Globetrotters in both Dallas and Fort Worth. Here's what else is going on over President's Day weekend in North Texas.
The National Federation of Independent Business has releaseed their latest job report for small businesses.Their Optimism Index dropped a bit in January, down 2.3 points to 102.8, but overall, small business owners are still feeling good about the future—... though there’s definitely some growing uncertainty.They are having some hiring struggles.J.R. Gonzales joined KRLD to help break it all down. He is the Vice Chair of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chamber of Commerce, and a small business expert.
Thursday will remain chilly, with a brief warm-up expected by Saturday. Temperatures will drop again, followed by another warm-up, and then a return to cold temperatures, potentially accompanied by precipitation by mid-week.
Our App today is called Tapestry. Finally, there's a way to look at all your social media feeds and you don't have to keep jumping around from app to app to see anything from Tumblr to Bluesky to YouTube. Tapestry takes all the feeds you want and sends you a news feed of everything from just about everywhere that you're interested in or following. It's all in chronological order so you don't have to worry about any social media company deciding what it thinks you'd be interested in. You can use the app to search through your feeds for certain keywords. It's also good if you listen to a lot of different podcasts. It can become a sort of podcast player for you in one place. You can also set up filters so you don't see certain posts that would normally show up while you're scrolling. The app keeps them off the screen. Tapestry is a free app on iTunes with a subscription model.
NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and current Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott met with current and recovering cancer patients this week at NorthPark Center. Twenty kids will model clothes donated by Dillard's at the Children's Cancer Fund Gala this spring.
The Fort Worth City Council has unanimously approved plans for the National Juneteenth Museum to be built on the city's Near Southside. KRLD's Alan Scaia shared some of the officials' speeches about this plan.
A powerful storm system exited North Texas on Wednesday morning, with gusty winds and colder air lingering throughout the day. Overnight lows will plummet, potentially causing pipes to burst, while below-average temperatures persist through Friday. A brief warm-up is anticipated on Saturday, followed by another cold snap.
Our App today is called Apple Invites. Apple just came out with a new way to bring people together for any kind of party that you can think of. This app can come up with ingenious ways of making custom party invitations. It can be for any kind of party. You can make custom invites with pictures from your photo library, or use any of the emojis as part of the process. The app can also give perfect directions to the event through the Maps app and give your guests just the information on what to wear based on the weather through the Weather app. You can also use music in the invitation through your Apple Music subscription. Your guests can RSVP online through the app or through the web. After the party is over, all your guests can share their pictures of the event on a Shared Album. Apple Invites is a brand new app on iTunes and iCloud.
Texas Lt Governor Dan Patrick made 10 Commandments legislation a priority after it failed in 2023 and then passed in Louisiana. Here's KRLD's Chris Fox with the story.
If you are tired of having to change your clocks twice a year there may be some hope coming from the State Capitol.
The Fort Worth City Council will vote on a resolution Tuesday evening to support the construction of the National Juneteenth Museum. The museum could be built on the city's Near Southside, replacing a community center at the corner of Rosedale and New York Avenue.
Waves of rain will persist through early Tuesday morning, with temperatures remaining on the chilly side. A stronger front is expected to arrive Wednesday night, followed by a couple of morning freezes. A brief warm-up is anticipated on Friday, with temperatures rising rapidly, only to drop again by Saturday afternoon into Sunday.
North Texas will experience a series of diverse weather conditions over the next seven days, with a cold, rainy start to the week.
Our App today is called Monarch. This is a budgeting app to help you make your finances a little simpler. It brings all of your accounts together, so you can see them all in one place. It gives you the peace of mind when you're able to know where your money is at all times. It allows you to coordinate with your family members to keep track of your budgets. This app is recognized as one of the best budgeting apps for families and couples. Keep ahead of any bills or subscriptions that are coming due. It also works to sync up your credit card bills and statements. There's something about an app like this that also lets you make plans about how to prepare for the future and reach your goals. Monarch: Budget & Track Money is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model
A few dozen students at high schools in Keller walked out of class Friday over the district's proposal to split apart. KRLD's Alan Scaia is following the story and interviewed those on the walk out.
Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus are responding to President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration. Since taking office, the president has signed executive orders declaring an emergency at the southern border, requiring asylum seekers to wait for their hearings in Mexico, suspending refugee admissions and seeking to end the release of migrants as they await hearings.
Friday is the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" and February is American Heart Month -- a month to recognize the impact that heart disease has on everyone. Vice President of Health Strategies at the American Heart Association Jenny Eyer joined KRLD on Friday.
Temperatures will take us on a roller coaster ride through the weekend before they stay cool next week. A couple of inches of rain could arrive with the dip in temperatures.
A truck driver who kidnapped then murdered a Dallas sex worker faces an automatic life federal prison term.
What happens if you run out of something like chips or drinks while your Super Bowl party is going on? You don't need to leave the house and you don't need to grab GrubHub to deliver stuff. You can have that emergency stash delivered to you through drones. Wing is working a special event in Frisco for the game this weekend and representative Nicole Schone joined the KRLD Afternoon News on Thursday.
Our App today is called Dumpling. During the pandemic, you might have discovered the wonders that are online grocery shopping sites, like Instacart or personal shopping at Walmart or Kroger Delivery. Dumpling gives you a little more control over your grocery shopping, because you don't have to stick to just one store. This is a personal shopper that you hire to do your shopping at any local store. You don't have to worry about any loyalty cards or memberships. The shopper you hire will provide all the discounts you need. You put together your list. You find a shopper in your area that you like. Or you can have someone recommend a shopper for you. That shopper isn't a store employee. It's an independent contractor. Or, you can use the app to become a personal shopper and start your own delivery business. Dumpling Grocery is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the groceries and the shopper.
Border Patrol is responding to allegations they will be boarding school buses to check student immigration status. They say they will not.
A company in Fort Worth that develops unmanned aerial systems is working with the FAA to develop industry-wide solutions to include drones in the nation's airspace. KRLD's Alan Scaia speaks with Galaxy US Chief Operating Officer Tony White for more information.
A Texas Congressman says he will file articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Al Green is a Democrat representing the state's 9th Congressional District, covering areas of southern Houston. Here's the speech he gave announcing his decision.
The weekend is here! There are lots of places to visit around North Texas while the weather is chill. From exhibits to plays, there are plenty of things to do for fun.
Unseasonably warm temperatures, a flirtatious cold front, unseasonably warm again, a stronger cold front, and widespread rain are anticipated over the next seven days.
Wednesday, February 5th, we’re celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Today on KRLD we were joined by an advocate for women in sports, Jennifer Yepez-Blundell, co-founder of "We are Drafted," to talk about the importance of representation, opportunity, and breaking barriers in the world of athletics.
Our App today is called Adobe Scan. Remember the days when you had to use a flatbed scanner to save a bunch of documents in PDF format? That way you could edit them on your desktop or laptop and send them off electronically. This app does it right there on your phone. It turns your phone into a scanner and lets you organize and save your important documents into PDFs. You can also use the scanner to turn those papers into photos, just like you would with your camera. Only this has text recognition, so you can search through the documents with your phone's search function. You can even use this scanner to get a few touchups done on the photos in your camera roll. Take what you scan into your desktop computer and add notes. Adobe Scan: PDF Scanner & OCR is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says he is meeting with the president Wednesday in Washington D.C. KRLD's Alan Scaia is on the story and shares a chunk of President Trump's speech about the matter.
AllianceTexas is marking 35 years since opening. The master-planned project led by Hillwood covers 27,000 acres around Alliance Airport in Far North Fort Worth. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia with the interview.
A tale of two air masses is unfolding in North Texas. You will remain on the cool side if you reside north of the front through Friday. Conversely, living south of the front, you can expect temperatures in the 70s to low 80s. There is a possibility of record-breaking warmth on Saturday, followed by a return to chilly conditions Sunday through Tuesday, accompanied by rain.
The app Enki is an A.I. assistant that helps users eople will find the links the need for daily use. It's like a sticky note. The user can copy those links and text with just a swipe. Enki can organize and review a user's entire digital life. Save Bookmark Links: Enki is a free app on iTunes.
It was something Mavs fans never thought they'd hear - Luka Doncic officially introduced as the newest member of the LA Lakers. KRLD's Austin York joined David Rancken and Kristin Diaz on the KRLD Afternoon to break it all down.
The latest numbers from a University of Houston poll show Texans not only strongly support legalizing destination casino resorts, but a majority also want the state to allow online sports betting.
Texas A&M says it will partner with four companies to build "small nuclear reactors" in the state. Governor Greg Abbott mentioned nuclear power in his State of the State address Sunday. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia with the story.
The air traffic control tower at Reagan National Airport may have been understaffed the night of the collision between an incoming flight and an Army helicopter. Across the country, the Federal Aviation Administration has been working to fill open jobs at air traffic control centers. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia to see how Texas airports deal with the news.
Speaking from the steps of San Antonio City Hall, US Congressman Joaquin Castro called a trade war potentially destructive to the Texas economy.
A broad coalition of educational, civil rights, and literary advocacy organizations are banding together to sound the alarm over proposed legislation that would make access to books more difficult in Texas.
DFW tied the record high of 84 degrees on Monday, and Tuesday started with clouds and temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. The unseasonably warm weather will continue across North Texas through Saturday. A stalled cold front will drift through the area Tuesday afternoon and after that, temperatures will warm up again.
Our App today is called Untangle. Life is so extraordinarily hard sometimes. Everyone will deal with some kind of utter grief in their lives, and everyone will need some kind of support to help them. This app can help with your support system, depending on what is going on in your life. It could be the loss of a family member to cancer or suicide. Or maybe the loss of a parent or a spouse. It hosts live events and group chats if you just need someone to talk to. It can provide comfort and tools for your wellness every day. You can reach out to a community of people that are going through the same things you are. It has a private chat helpline if you just want to talk to someone one on one. Empathy is the key here. What you're going through is normal, and you don't have to be alone. Untangle: Grief Support is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has named a project dealing with cyber security an emergency item for state lawmakers. Abbott made the announcement during his "State of the State" address Sunday.
Gov. Greg Abbott declared in his State of the State address Sunday night that Texas has never been better as he laid out his top seven emergency legislative priorities, including $10 billion in property tax relief.
Egg prices are cracking new highs. The price of a dozen eggs has jumped 50% in the last year, now averaging $5.29 a dozen.
For the second straight weekend, protesters filled the streets of Downtown Dallas upset with President Donald Trump's executive orders on immigration. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia with more.
A couple of cold fronts will impact North Texas this week, but the cooler air associated with these fronts will remain north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a result, we will have to wait until late Saturday for the next significant cool-down.
ur App today is called Organic Maps. This is a maps app that gives you detailed maps offline. And it says it has locations that don't show up on any of the other maps apps. It comes with more than just driving directions. It has turn-by-turn directions if you're cycling, hiking, or even just walking. It also has voice navigation when you're driving like the others. The main difference beyond the offline feature is: it protects your privacy. It doesn't give you ads. It doesn't track you or keep a record of where you're going or where you went. You don't have to register anything. There's no data collection of any kind. It's just a maps app to help you get where you want to go with any mode of transportation from your feet to your wheels. It focuses on your privacy. Organic Maps: Offline Map is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Compassion, humanity and decency - that’s what many of the Hispanic civil rights groups gathered in Houston Friday are calling for from state and federal officials when carrying out the mass deportations.
Kids at a high school in Dallas are moving into a new library. The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy has rebuilt its library adding more space for students to work together, college and career counselors, and even a podcast studio. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia speaking to some of the students.
Here in Texas, we don't need a groundhog to tell us if winter is over, because we have an alligator! While everyone else watches Punxsutawney Phil up north, we can watch Big Al at Gator Country in Beaumont, Texas.
One man is dead after he was shot by police following a vehicle pursuit in Lake Worth that ended with a standoff in Fort Worth on Thursday, police say.
Following a cold January, February is expected to begin with warm temperatures for this time of year. It only gets better through most of next week.
Our App today is called Intercomm. We know how much video calls made our lives easier during the pandemic. You can now use the same kind of technology to keep in touch with everybody in the same house. It might sound ridiculous, but we know that people will text each other in the same house. It's a video-conferencing app for you to use inside your home. The app can connect through your Sonos speakers or any other smart speaker. It lets you have intercom abilities anywhere in your smart home. You can make live announcements or recorded ones to the entire house. The app even works when you're not at home. You don't have to worry about sending texts to your kids that they might say they don't see. It's the intercom for the 21st century. Intercomm, with two M's is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
President Trump’s mass deportation order has tremendous bipartisan support in Texas. That’s according to the latest poll out of the University of Houston.
A midair collision occurred Wednesday night near Reagan Washington National Airport. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a news conference Thursday afternoon to outline their plans for leading the investigation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will also assist in examining flight data, air traffic control communications, and other critical factors surrounding the incident.
The head of American Airlines flew from DFW to Washington overnight, and he says the airline will cooperate "fully" with federal investigators piecing together what led to last night's crash. Here's the live presser the CEO spoke in regarding the accident.
President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Thursday about the passenger jet collision with the military helicopter in DC Wednesday night.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shares insight into the investigation of the commercial jet plane collision with Blackhawk helicopter in DC Wednesday night.
The annual Thrive event was supposed to be held Thursday, January 30th at the Federal Reserve's location in Houston. Tammi Wallace, the organization's co-founder, president, and CEO, got an email from the Fed at nine that night, telling her they could no longer host. She had been on the phone with the caterers just a few hours before. Here's KRLD's Barbara Schwarz.
The plane crash in Washington, D-C happened in airspace that is highly restricted - and monitored. KRLD's Kristin Diaz spoke with a retired military air traffic controller about some of the precuations in place...to make sure this type of crash never happens.
DFW Airport received nearly 4 inches of rain from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, with a record rainfall of 2.80 inches measured on Wednesday. The airport is already approaching Thursday's record of 1.24 inches.
There are lots of places to visit around North Texas! From exhibits to festivals and of course the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, there are plenty of things to do for fun.
Our App today is called Roomie. How many remotes do you have to control everything in your house? You might have 3 or 4 for your TV alone. This app can help you get rid of all of those, and you can control everything with your phone. It can give you control of your smart TV's from just about every brand. It works with all kinds of satellite and cable boxes, as well as streaming sticks like Roku and Amazon Firestick. It also works with your SmartHome devices for your lights and thermostats. It has a voice control so you can just tell your devices what you want them to do. It can work with your fancy sound systems, like Sonos to control the audio. It comes with personalized TV listings. And it can work with your DVRs. Roomie Remote is a free app on iTunes, it has a subscription model.
It's a time of year celebrated by billions of people across the world on the first new moon of their calendar: Lunar New Year. Caroline Kim is the Director of Development for the Crow Museum of Asian Art at The University of Texas at Dallas. She joined KRLD to talk about how today is just the start of a long line of celebrations for many.
Special Olympics student-athletes from Fort Worth ISD spent Wednesday at UNT Health Science Center interacting with medical students. Project DREAM BIG pairs medical students with students with special needs. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia has the story.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement today upon announcing the first round of his top 40 priority bills for the 89th regular legislative session.
The United Football League has opened its headquarters in Arlington's Entertainment District. The UFL, formed as a result of a merger between the XFL and United States Football League in 2024, had been based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Scattered showers arrived early Wednesday and will continue intermittently throughout the day today. Heavy rain is expected between midnight and 9 a.m. Thursday, with the possibility of high winds. After the rain moves out, there will be a favorable weather pattern shaping up lasting through early next week. Some areas may even reach 80 degrees on Sunday and Monday.
A day after ramping up the troop count along Texas' southern border, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is now focusing state resources on assisting the Trump administration with ICE raids in the state.
Fort Worth's next city manager started the job Tuesday. Jay Chapa has worked for the city 25 years and replaces David Cooke, who is retiring.
Some Dallas firefighters are returning home after two weeks on the California firelines.
Police arrested an escaped inmate from Alabama at a Buc-ee’s in North Texas after they used advanced surveillance technology to track him down.
The Dallas Police Department is set to host a community meeting on Tuesday night in Downtown Dallas to address the murder of a CVS security guard on Friday.
A Farmers Branch Police officer was hit by shrapnel after a shooting involving the department overnight. The department says Farmers Branch officers were working with Addison officers to find a suspect who may have been involved in drug activity along Belt Line, two blocks east of Marsh, about 1:30 a.m.
Clouds returned to North Texas on Tuesday morning, bringing a few sprinkles, scattered showers on Wednesday, and numerous showers, some severe, late Wednesday through Thursday morning. It will be followed by a return to sunny skies and 70-degree temperatures this weekend.
Schools in Fort Worth have started their "Readers Become Leaders" competition. The school district, Fort Worth Sports Commission and NCAA launched the partnership in 2019.
The fog and drizzle have moved out of North Texas and near-freezing or slightly below temperatures have returned. A significant amount of rainfall is heading to North Texas on Wednesday, with isolated severe weather possible. The latter part of the 7-day forecast looks pleasant, with spring-like temperatures arriving this weekend.
Car navigation systems are just about the most important thing that we use when we're going somewhere. Sygic is a GPS nav system that works whether your car is connected to the Internet or offline. It comes with 3D offline naps and all the nav features that you expect from a service like Google Maps or Waze. Sygic GPS Navigation & Maps is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
The man who will lead the Central Intelligence Agency is familiar to North Texas. KRLD's L.P. Phillips reports on John Ratcliffe's rise through the ranks.
Fort Worth police on Friday released body camera video of two officer-involved shootings earlier this month. Officers responded to two unrelated calls on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
On Thursday, President Trump signed an order that all the remaining files from the assassination of John F. Kennedy should be released. KRLD's L.P. Phillips talks to a local Kennedy historian about what this might mean.
Another frigid morning enveloped North Texas Friday morning. Meanwhile, a powerful storm system is poised to bring much-needed rain to Southern California's Valley regions and snow to higher elevations over the weekend. This system will impact the weather in North Texas from Wednesday to Friday next week.
Arlington Police have made a second arrest connected to an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. Chief Al Jones says two guys robbed a payday loan business on Pioneer Parkway on January 6th. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia reporting.
Will the unsettled January weather pattern persist as we approach the end of the month? At least for the next two and a half days, the weather will be exceptional, characterized by cool afternoons and chilly mornings.
Cold weather continues this weekend, but the fun doesn't stop. There are lots of places to visit around North Texas! From theater, exhibits, and festivals to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, there are plenty of things to do for entertainment.
There is a new party in office but seemingly the same political discord. Everyone has an opinion and they're sharing it with family, friends, and co-workers. KRLD's Georgia Alfredas spoke with Texas Image and etiquette expert Valerie Sokolosky about the proper etiquette when it comes to political talk.
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson announced Wednesday afternoon that Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert is the new city manager. Here are the remarks from Tolbert after the announcement.
Texans have been dealing with unprecedented weather in the last couple of weeks and a lot of people are trying to navigate the insurance company and home damage issues. We spoke to Harry Smith with Goosehead insurance about when we should, and should NOT file a claim.
The Fort Worth Independent School District has passed a resolution to "prioritize" student literacy. The school board passed the resolution Tuesday night.
Remember when a woman sued McDonald's for being burned by scorching coffee? A similar lawsuit has been won in Texas. Nearly two years ago, 19-year-old Genesis Monita got a second-degree burn on her thigh from hot sauce that came with her breakfast tacos.
While residents across the Gulf Coast states experienced record snowfall, North Texans faced extremely cold temperatures. A Cold Weather Advisory remained in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday and temperatures will warm with some potential rain by the weekend.
Phones are practically replacing wallets these days. People will scan their driver's licenses or credit cards into the Apple Wallet. Pass4Wallet is an app to supplement those kinds of apps by scanning in rewards, discount cards, or coupons. It digitizes everything from boarding passes to library cards to vaccination records. It even has a way for users to use their maps app to guide them to places in their wallets. Pass4Wallet is a free app on iTunes.
A Cold Weather Advisory continues through Wednesday morning across North Texas. The National Weather Service says low temperatures could reach into the low 20s Tuesday night.
A significant winter storm will impact Central and Southeast Texas on Tuesday, including cities like Brownsville, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Austin, College Station, Victoria, Houston, and Beaumont/Port Arthur, where blizzard warnings have been issued. It marks the first time blizzard warnings have been issued for Beaumont/Port Arthur.
Frigid temperatures continue and a few flurries are possible later today across north Texas. Potentially hazardous road conditions are anticipated Tuesday into early Wednesday 150+ miles south of DFW. Afternoon highs today and tomorrow will struggle to exceed 35 degrees. Overnight lows will plummet into the twenties and teens again for tomorrow and Wednesday mornings. Furthermore, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect, with a possibility of snow flurries this evening through 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. Welcome to mid-January across North Texas.
Temperatures fell to near 20 degrees on Sunday morning with wind chills in the single digits. As a result, the Cold Weather Advisory will remain in effect until 9 a.m. Monday. This advisory was previously referred to as a Wind Chill Advisory. Several more hard freezes are expected through Wednesday, but the wind will subside.
Monday is the coldest morning in North Texas since last February. Temperatures fell into the upper teens to low 20s with wind chills in the single digits. There's even a winter storm on our hands, starting late Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.
Our App today is called Wanderlog. This app can help you to plan the perfect trip. You can put together itineraries for anything from a simple weekend getaway to a full on vacation for an entire group. It can help you organize all your flights and reservations at hotels and restaurants. You can see all the interesting places to see in one spot, and plot out the most efficient way to see what you want to see. Plan your roadies on different travel maps. It can show you the smartest way to get from one place to the next. You can also add different options for places to stop. Import any reservations that you make into one central location. Add any notes that you want or any website links for tourist attractions. Everything is there in one place. Wanderlog - Travel Planner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Winter is getting ready to pay North Texas a visit with a polar blast expected to arrive on Sunday and stick around into the week.
Arlington police say they have reviewed their plan for security at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic after the attack in the French Quarter of New Orleans the morning of the Sugar Bowl.
There are a couple of more mild days ahead before the bottom drops out on Sunday. Next week's temperatures will be well below average, and there's a chance for precipitation starting Wednesday.
Our App today is called Tunity. There are times when you're in a crowded place and there are televisions on, but you can't hear them because of all the people. Or you're at the airport and the programming is muted. Perhaps, it's a crowded sports bar and you want to hear what's going on at a certain game, but the bar has another game with the sound on. Tunity comes to the rescue. It lets you listen to any TV that's muted in your own personal headphones. All you do is scan the TV with your phone's camera. Tunity goes to work to find the channel and the exact timing of the program that's on. You'll then hear it in your headphones or on a Bluetooth speaker, if you wish. It also comes with a Quick Tune list, so you don't have to rescan a TV again if the channel is changed. Tunity works with live television, not streaming or online like YouTube videos. Tunity is a free app on iTunes and Android.
North Texas will see seasonal weather through most of the weekend but turn sharply colder on Sunday with a cold week ahead. The question is, will we see any wintry precipitation by next Wednesday and Thursday?
NBC's Meteorologist Grant Johnson says it's a chilly start to the New Year as we wake up to temperatures in the 30s before sunshine for the day and a high in the low 50s. Milder temperatures this weekend with a chance of showers Sunday before a cold front comes into North Texas next week.
A cold front dropped temperatures for New Year's Eve. A chance of rain returns to North Texas on Sunday morning.
Our App today is called Callsheet. This app is for movie and TV fans. You can find all the information that you could possibly need about your favorite shows and their stars. It gives you all the details about where actors have worked together before and what they've been in together. It can help you find the info on obscure co-stars or the title of a show that you can't remember. The app won't give you any spoilers on any shows that you're watching. That way you're not finding out what the big secret is in a show. Keep track of all the shows and stars that you've asked about. It'll give you all the pertinent details you might be curious about the actors. The app also doesn't bug you with reminders about logging in or a bunch of ads. Callsheet: Find Cast & Crew is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
Temperatures will warm up into the 70s on Monday before a cold front moves through overnight, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. New Year's Eve will be cool and clear.
Our App today is called Card Cash. So, what do you do with any of those gift cards that you got for Christmas, and they're for stores you don't use? This app will pay you for any of those gift cards. And, then, it turns around and sells those unwanted gift cards for discounts. They have everything from just about every restaurant. You can find discounts on Target cards, or Best Buy, or more than 13 hundred other major retailers. It lets you get gift cards to save on everything from groceries to gasoline. The app can help you save up to 35 percent on those gift cards that no one else wanted. There's also a way for you to trade one gift card that you don't need for a gift card that you can actually use. Card Cash is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Dense Fog Advisory is in place until 10 a.m. Friday with high temperatures reaching 70s for the day before some more rain chances over the weekend and cooler weather next week.
Our App today is called Wysa. Life is stressful. Everyone can use some help or someone to listen to them. People sometimes forget that their mental health is just as important as physical health. And a lot will just put mental health in the background. Wysa lets you deal with what's going on in your mind with the use of a chatbot. It's all very anonymous. It uses three different kinds of therapy and meditation to help your mind de-stress and de-clutter. That chatbot uses artificial intelligence to react to what you tell it. You can use the app to just vent about the challenges in your day. It has a conversation mode to help with loss or worries. It can help with coping techniques. It comes with a self-care kit with hundreds of exercises. You can also book a session with a professional therapist. Wysa is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Storms are rapidly developing to the west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area this morning. We can thank our temperatures in the 50s today for keeping most of these under severe limits as they continue to expand and intensify.
Temperatures will stay in the upper 50s across most of North Texas on Wednesday, while scattered showers and storms could return on Thursday.
Certain common holiday foods can cause serious problems for dogs or cats that get into those foods. Gary Crawford with Dr. Susan Nelson, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University on 1080 KRLD.
Heads up if you're traveling NW or north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area through mid-morning. Widespread shower and strong thunderstorm activity will continue to break out in these areas. As the morning wears on, this area of rain will shift farther south and impact all of the Dallas-Fort Worth area towards late morning. As of now, I'm not looking for anything severe and the majority of the rain will stay along the north of Interstate 30 through early afternoon. Temperatures will reach the mid 60s today. Not much of a warm-up.
We're waking up to an overcast sky and very mild temperatures for this time of the year. Readings have only fallen into the low to mid-50s. A few breaks in the clouds today are expected with afternoon highs in the low to mid 60s.
2024 was a big election year and the biggest, of course, the presidential election. President Biden and former President Trump easily won their Texas primaries and eventually collected enough electoral votes to earn their party's nomination...but before we got there, the race took 2 big turns.
For the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting, 2024 was an emotional rollercoaster as reports, legal actions, and ongoing calls for accountability continued two years after the tragedy.
Among the year's most intriguing legal fights has been the effort to keep an Anderson County man from being executed. KRLD's L.P. Phillips looks at the fight to keep Robert Roberson alive.
Texas saw all forms of weather in 2024...but the most deadly and devastating was Hurricane Beryl which made landfall in July. In all, 44 people were killed, most of them in the Houston area.
The world-famous Michelin restaurant guide recognized several restaurants in Texas this year. KRLD's Bill McLean has details.
North Texas witnessed an other-wordly event this year. The last time Texas saw a total eclipse of the sun was July 29th, 1878. So the one on April 8th came with plenty of hype.
The 2024 sports year in Texas delivered unforgettable moments across professional and collegiate sports, from an NBA Finals runs to renewed rivalries on the football field.
Our App today is called What 3 Words. Imagine the entire world, laid out as a grid with words to mark every location on Earth. The makers of this app have come up with a way to find any place on the planet. You just use 3 words to break it down. Every set of coordinates is made up of 3 different words to within 10 feet. Street addresses don't break down to this kind of exact location. It's ideal if you need EMS to find you quickly. For example, the AAC main entrance is at adding.saints.brain. Fort Worth City Hall is flushes.hips.stacks. You can also use this to meet up with someone and not get confused about which entrance to be. You can tell someone exactly where you are if your car breaks down. You can find a special spot anywhere on Earth. It all comes down to What 3 Words.
In a year that saw record-shattering weather events, Texas experienced the largest wildfire in our state history. Kristin Yates looks back at the Smokehouse Creek Fire that devastated the Panhandle and what we've learned about wildfires this year.
Almost two and a half million people poured through the gates at the State Fair of Texas this year, but this year's fair had a new rule as a result of a shooting in 2023.
Two of the best-known Texas companies saw some big changes in 2024. KRLD's Steven Pickering has details on the biggest developments of the year in business.
Chilly mornings and cool afternoons will be the norm through the weekend before a quick warm up early next week. The next rain chance arrives on Tuesday, but clears out ahead of a beautiful first day of Hanukkah and Christmas.
Our App today is called Pestle. Remember what you did with your favorite recipes before you had a smartphone or a computer? You kept them all in a recipe box. Now, you have a storehouse for any recipes. You can use the app to import any recipe that you have, or those that you find on the Internet or anywhere else for that matter. Any recipe becomes a step-by-step guided experience. It has a measuring tool to convert those metric terms into American. It can also help you to scale the recipes, so if the recipe is something for two, you can know how to make it for 12. You can use the app as a meal planner for every breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also lets you share your findings and plans with other members of the family or your friends. It also has a scanner for handwritten recipes or those in books. You can edit them to your taste. Throw in a grocery store shopping list, and you're good to go. Pestle is a free app on iTunes with a subscription model.
Chilly mornings and cool afternoons will be the rule through the weekend, as winter arrives early Saturday morning. The next rain chance arrives Christmas Eve and should be out of here by Christmas Day and the first day of Hanukkah.
Our App today is called Portable North Pole. No one can ever tell you or your children that there's no Santa Claus. This app keeps the magic of Christmas alive. Your child can get a phone call from Santa Claus through the app. Or they can call Santa and have him speak to your children. You can capture their reaction on your phone, too. Remember, he knows when they're sleeping, he knows when they're awake. He also knows what they've done and can tell them what they've accomplished this year. You can also schedule a video call from Santa and show you some of his home at the North Pole. Each call is customized to your child. The app also has Santa games that your kids can play. And they can track him on his journey around the world. Call Santa Claus with PNP. The Portable North Pole is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in app purchases.
All of North Texas saw some rain Wednesday morning, but it quickly moved out of the area behind a strong cold front. A north wind will gust to 30 mph through 12 p.m., and wind chills will be in the 40s. Below-average temperatures will continue through the weekend, with no rain in the forecast. The average low this time of the year is 38°, and the average high is 57°.
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office says a detention officer died after an altercation with an inmate at the county jail on Monday afternoon. The Ellis County Sheriff's Office held a press conference on Tuesday morning to provide updates about the officer's death. They went live on their Facebook page.
Rain fell across parts of North Texas on Monday afternoon and evening. A few showers could sneak in Tuesday night, and then a thin line of showers and storms will form overnight. After that, chilly mornings and cool afternoons will be the rule ahead of the start of winter on Saturday.
Our App today is called BetterMe. A lot of people learned how to take care of their own fitness plans during the pandemic, but some people need some extra help. This app can give you that help with personalized workout and food plans. All you have to do is fill out your profile with your goals. It has workout plans for any fitness level, from beginner to expert. You can do the exercises at your home or in a gym setting. It comes with more than 800 different workouts to help you reach your desires. It has 1 on 1 coaching advice that's available right there on the app. The whole program also starts with your mindset. You can also read articles on how to keep your thoughts together to get your mind ready and then your body. There's a calorie tracker for your food. BetterMe: Health Coaching is a free app on iTunes and Android. There are in-app purchases.
Our App today is called Fotor. This is a photo editing app that uses A-I to make sure every picture you have is just the right picture that you want to share with your friends or on your socials. You can make any out of focus pictures clearer. It’s good for putting together professional looking headshots for your resume. See what you would look like with a different hair color or hairstyle. If you have clutter in the background of a shot, take it all out. The Magic Eraser comes into play. That garbage can, gone. That ex-, gone. Use the A-I to retouch the picture, and make you look just right. Get rid of any zits or wrinkles or anything else you don’t want anyone to see. It also lets you use the A-I to take anything you write, choose a style and turn it into a picture. It has face swap tech inside. The app also lets you animate old pictures. You can also turn your selfies into cartoons, anime, or other comic art. Fotor is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Scattered showers and isolated storms are in the forecast today and Wednesday morning, and then chilly mornings and cool afternoons are in the cards Thursday through the weekend.
There are several chances of rain over the next seven days, nothing severe, but not a complete washout. After today's temperatures in the 50s, a mild weather pattern will unfold until the end of next week, as another glancing blow of some chilly air arrives.
Our App today is called Informed Delivery. This is one of the most popular apps for the post office. It can also be a great help if you're expecting certain Christmas packages in the mail. You can get a sneak peek at what the mail looks like before it shows up in your mailbox. This app comes as part of the US Postal Service app. Informed Delivery sends you a black-and-white photo of the mail. If you're expecting an important check, you'll know ahead of time. It could show you how many birthday cards are coming. That's just a segment of the full app. It will help you find a particular ZIP Code if you need to know where to send something. You can keep track of shipments through Priority Mail or certified mail. It'll help you find the closest Post Office to where you are at any moment. You can also schedule pickups for the next day. The USPS Mobile app with Informed Delivery is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Just a few days away from the 2nd annual Texas Halal Fest happening in Haggard Park in Plano on Saturday, December 14th. Organizer and Founder, Faraz Ahmed joined KRLD. Attendees can expect over 180+ vendors and food spanning several cuisines. There will also be live entertainment and lots of holiday shopping available. Tickets are free but you can RSVP at https://txhalalfest.com/.
North Texans woke up to chilly temperatures again Thursday morning, but high temperatures will reach the low 60s. There are slight rain chances on Friday and Saturday morning, but most of the weekend looks nice. Another rain chance arrives late Sunday into Monday.
Every donation counts! It's day 2 of KRLD's virtual food drive with the North Texas Food Bank. KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz spoke with General Need and Feeding Network, Sarah Burns, from the NTFB.
There are plenty of events across North Texas to get you in the holiday spirit. From lights displays, to Christmas concerts and theater, KRLD has you covered with everything there is to do around North Texas this weekend.
Our App today is called Giftster. This time of year, you want to find just the right gift for your family and friends. This app can help you control those gift lists. It lets you make and share your lists with others for Christmas or any other gift giving celebrations. When you set it up, and send it to others, you don't get to see if those others buy your gifts. That way you can be surprised. You can join others' lists. And when you look at the list of gifts that they have on their lists, the gifts can be marked as reserved or bought, so you don't duplicate them. It's kind of like a gift registry. You can add any gifts from just about any store in the world. Mark your gift list as private, shared, or public for anyone to see and buy from. Invite others to your list through text or email. It's also good for Secret Santa programs. Giftster is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Despite lots of opposition, a plan to build a shelter for human trafficking victims was approved by the Fort Worth City Council.
A chilly start to Wednesday followed by some seasonable days ahead. Some could see rain over the weekend, but no Arctic air will arrive anytime soon.
Our App today is called Speeko. This app is meant to help you with your public speaking. It's an A-I helper that can give you instant feedback on your style. It goes through the tone of your voice, how fast or slow you speak, and if you use any filler words like everyone does. You know those. "Umm" "Like" or "You know". It's there to coach you into becoming a better public speaker. It's perfect if you need to speak to a crowd or just one on one to someone, for example, a job interview. The app gives you real-time feedback on how you speak. You can gain confidence in your speaking abilities. It comes with exercises to help you reach your goal of becoming a better speaker. One thing about the app is, it's only for you. You're the only one that can listen to what you record into the app. Speeko is a speech coach. It's a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
A strong cold front moved through North Texas, ushering in chilly air for this time of year. The good news is it won't last long, as temperatures moderate toward the weekend. There is a slight rain chance late Friday and early Saturday, then again late Sunday and Monday.
Our App today is called Radiooooo. This app is for music lovers who love music from all over the world, and from almost all different decades. It's an app that will play all kinds of different music that comes from almost every country on the planet, and from any decade from the 1900s through this decade. For example, if you feel like it, you can listen to 40s music from Brazil, or 80s heavy metal from Finland, or what Korean music sounded before K-Pop. The music might be obscure, because it's hand-picked by DJ's and collectors from all over the world. You can choose from fast upbeat tunes to slower jams, to even what it calls "weird music". This is a music time machine for any music in the world. Radiooooo with 5 O's is a free app on iTunes and Android. There's a web version, too to test it out. It has a subscription model to allow for multiple skips and other features.
Monday morning began with a bit of fog, but temperatures weren't too cold. However, a windy Tuesday is in store, before warming temperatures toward the end of the week. There won't be a lot of measurable rain in the forecast over the next week.
Our App today is called CreatiVision. One of the most fun things to do with artificial intelligence is create realistic looking pictures, just by using your imagination. This app lets you turn the pictures on your photo roll into something special. You can create all kinds of AI videos out of your photos. This is just what you need if you want to come up with some kinds of content for TikTok videos. It has all kinds of artwork that you can convert your photos into. Come up with almost any kind of art with the A-I Art Generator. If you can think it, you can make it. You can also take the words you write into the prompts. You come up with an idea for an art style, and turn it into photos with all the details that you need. Maybe you want to turn one of your funny pictures into an anime sketch. Type it in, and it's done. Take one of your kids' sketches and turn it into something extra special. CreatiVision: AI Art & Photo is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Temperatures hit 32 degrees Friday morning at DFW Airport, marking the first freeze of the season in North Texas. Chilly rain moves in late Friday and continues on and off through Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will warm up a little on Monday, but a strong cold front will move through on Tuesday morning dropping temperatures again into the middle of next week.
Our App today is called Moises. One of the most fascinating things about music is the ability to strip away the lyrics so you can hear the instruments, or to take those instruments away so you can hear the vocals only. This app uses A-I to detect singing and music. You can extract the vocals. That way you can spotlight the lead guitar lines, or the bass, the keyboards, or the drums. Then, mute the other instruments. It's perfect for musicians to make backing tracks as they sing along to the songs. You can learn how to play the solos in any song, as it detects any chords. The app also lets you detect parts of the song so you can loop them. Moises: The Musician's App is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for a premium version.
The temperatures have fallen finally in North Texas, and as much as it makes it feel more like the season, for some it only makes things tougher.Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region help our students thrive in areas they may otherwise. You can find them in fourteen different school districts in the area supporting at-risk kids. They are hosting their annual Holiday Drive and need our KRLD listeners' help. They are collecting everything from coats, socks, gloves, and more! Kristin Kelley is their Chief Advancement Officer. She joined KRLD to invite listeners to donate today.
Fog moved out Thursday morning and the sun peaked through across North Texas. Temperatures began in the upper 40s with a north wind picking up to 10 mph. It will be sunny, breezy, and cool on Thursday with afternoon highs in the mid-50s.
It's finally December and there are plenty of events across North Texas to get you in the holiday spirit. From tree lightings, to Christmas concerts, and theater, KRLD has you covered with everything there is to do around North Texas this weekend.
Our App today is called Ente. No one needs the chaos of the photo roll in the phone. This is a simple app that can backup your photos and videos, and it can organize them into different folders. It's also end to end encrypted, so no one else can get into your photos without your permission. The app also is good for sharing your pictures with the family. Your photos are saved into an extremely secure cloud storage facility. The app is comparable to what you get with Google Photos, but it just might be a safer place. Just like Google Photos, you can access your pictures on different devices. IF you're getting tight on your smartphone space, this app can help clear out the hard drive some. Put your pictures and videos in Ente, and you can take them off your phone. Ente Photos is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
KRLD's LP Phillips goes live to give the update on convicted serial killer, Jason Thornburg. Thornburg was sentenced to death Wednesday afternoon
Our App today is called Partiful. It's almost time to plan lots of holiday parties. Or you want to plan birthday parties. Or any other kinds of parties. This is your party planner. All in one place. You can use the app to set up the event pages for just about anything that you need invites for. That's anything from birthdays to tailgate parties. You can also keep a close watch on the RSVP's to see how many mouths you have to feed. Set up your own specialized RSVP's, too. The app lets you share the pictures you take of the event. Set up a group photo album for anyone to add their own shots. You can keep everyone up to date when there might be changes to an event for whatever reason. There's even a way to let others contribute to the party costs through Cash App or Venmo. This is the Google Play App of the Year for 2024. It gets 5 stars. Partiful is a free app on iTunes and Android.
A Houston construction executive says mass deportation, which president elect trump has promised, will harm if not cripple his industry. Stan Marek with Marek Construction says they would cost the nation a fortune and bankrupt the country of needed-labor. He spoke to KRLD's Barbara Schwarz
President-elect Donald Trump could replace his nominee for defense secretary Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to multiple reports. SMU political science professor joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Wednesday.
No. 2 Texas and No. 8 SMU find themselves in a "win and you're in" scenario in the SEC and ACC title games. RJ Choppy of 105.3 The Fan joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to preview how the playoff could shake out.
Rain will stick around through midday Wednesday, there will be a break in the precipitation on Thursday, and then waves of showers and isolated storms Friday through early Sunday.
A new study finds that for the first time Gen Z is starting to enter management positions. The generation runs from 1997 to 2012, so the oldest members of that group will turn 28 next year which means many of them could have a full decade in the workforce. Betsy Allen-Manning is an expert on trends in the workplace and joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to explain what Gen Z managers will look like.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is not happy with a TikTok video posted by a doctor at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. It has to do with new law requiring hospitals that receive Medicaid or CHIP funding to ask patients whether they're in the U.S. legally, and to track the cost of treating patients who are not. Dr. Tony Pastor, a cardiologist at Children's, posted a video on TikTok letting patients know they don't have to answer those questions. NewsNation Correspondent Xavier Walton joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check with the latest.
Our App today is called Greenlight. This is a banking app for your family. One thing that's missing from a lot of children's school lessons is learning about money. This app allows them to learn about it, and you might learn a few things, too. You can use the app to send money to your kids if you wish. It also has parental controls for your kids' banking. It also lets you give your kids rewards for completing their chores. The app will also teach them the basics of investing their money. You can set up all kinds of spending limits with a debit card that your kid can get. Set family goals for your money. Download the parents' app on your phone, and the kid's or teens' app on their phones. Learn about interest and how it's calculated. Greenlight works with banks. Word of warning. It is not a bank itself, so it's not protected by the FDIC. It's a free app with a subscription model.
For the next several days, North Texas will feel like late fall. Rain chances increase on Wednesday and again on Friday through the weekend.
The trial of a former Marine accused of choking a man to death on the subway in New York City will move to closing arguments today. Daniel Penny, 24, is charged with second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 death of Jordan Neely, 30. Penny put Neely in a chokehold after Neely reportedly started yelling on the train and threatening passengers, though there is no evidence that he assaulted anyone. NewsNation correspondent Rich McHugh joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to explain what to expect in closing arguments. (Photo credit: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Monday began with temperatures in the mid to upper 30s under a clear sky. It will be sunny and seasonable Monday with readings topping out in the low 60s.
Bundle up for Black Friday, as certain parts of North Texas will receive their first freeze. Temperatures are around the mid-50s on Friday and can reach the upper 40s over the weekend.
A poll shows most families plan to avoid talking politics at Thanksgiving dinner this year. The survey by YouGov shows 71% will try to avoid the topic.
Temperatures Thanksgiving morning will be well down into the 40s with wind chills in the 30s. Morning clouds and afternoon sun with highs in the upper 40s tomorrow. That's it. It'll feel like the holidays!
The holidays are officially upon us this week! There are many holiday lights and festivals around North Texas this week like the Vitruvian Lights in Addison, Home for the Holidays: A McKinney Christmas and classic plays like A Christmas Carol at the Dallas Theatre Center. There's no shortage of things to do around North Texas this week.
There'll be a lot of empty chairs around dinner tables in Flower Mound this Thanksgiving but with good reason. The nearly four hundred members of the Flower Mound High School marching band will be in New York City marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. On the Mid Morning Mike Check KRLD's Mike Rogers and Austin York talked to the director of the mighty Jaguar Marching Band Brent Biskup.
Family Gateway is doubling down on its mission to combat family homelessness in North Texas, bolstered by a new $2.5 million grant from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund. The nonprofit has been a lifeline for families in Dallas and Collin counties for nearly 40 years, and the need for their services has never been greater.
Wednesday will be the last warm day for a little while as a cold front arrives in North Texas by Thanksgiving morning. Dallas-Fort Worth could experience its first freeze of the fall on Friday.
Our App today is called Honey. This time of year is where we do most of our gift shopping and we can always use a helping hand to find the best bargains. This app comes from PayPal. It can help you save on just about anything that you buy. Look at a product, and it shows you a detailed view of it. It shows you trends in prices for that item. It finds coupons for items from more than four thousand different shopping sites. When you're looking at a store's site, Honey pops up with any coupons that are available on that site. And it also gives you reward points when you go shopping. It says the average person can save as much as 126 dollars per year. It's not just for Black Friday or Cyber Monday shopping. PayPal Honey: Coupons, Rewards is a free app on iTunes and Android. It's also a valuable browser extension on your desktop computer.
Greenville Police Department provided a presser Tuesday afternoon to give remarks and answer questions about the officer who was shot and killed after trying to make a traffic stop Monday night. Greenville Police say Cooper Dawson pulled someone over on Pickett Street at about 7:40 p.m.
Incoming U.S. Border Czar, Tom Horman visits Texas to give his remarks, serve meals, and meet with Governor Greg Abbott in Eagle Pass.
Tuesday was the coldest morning of the fall with temperatures in the 30s. It will be sunny, calm, and cool with afternoon highs near 60 degrees. Sixty-three degrees is average for this time of year.
Our App today is called Thanksgiving. This is an all-you-can-eat app for everything dealing with Thanksgiving. It's full of facts about the holiday. There are facts about world records and the history of Thanksgiving. It has a countdown clock. There's a trivia game you can play that's all about the traditions. You can find out about Thanksgiving holidays all over the world. You didn't think we're the ONLY ones thankful one day of the year, did you? You can find instructions on how to cook your turkey dinner properly. It has a calculator and timer, so you know exactly when you should put it in the oven and when it'll be ready to served up. You can set up your own Thanksgiving greeting cards with your photos. It's just a fun app for the holiday. The Thanksgiving app is a free app on iTunes. It has an in-app purchase to take out the ads.
President-elect Donald Trump has finished naming nominees for his cabinet, but he has yet to sign ethics and transparency agreements that would allow them to start formally talking to the departments they will take over. SMU political science professor joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to discuss.
The Cowboys snapped their five-game losing streak on Sunday with a win against the Washington Commanders. But was it good for their draft position? Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to break it down.
Three cold fronts will impact the weather in North Texas over the next week. The first one arrives mid-morning on Monday, the second one arrives Wednesday afternoon, and the third one arrives late Saturday. All three look to come through dry.
Our App today is called Carted. As we get closer to the holidays, we need all the help we can get to keep all of our gift ideas organized. This app can do that. It lets you organize all of your online shopping plans into one place. You can put all of the things you want to get into different lists. It works with any online store. But what it is you're looking for in your cart? You can compare prices for items side-by-side. It also tells you when something on your list goes on sale. You can also find out when something is back in stock if it's sold out. It also works in any season, not just Christmas. You might want to buy gifts for others or your online shopping lists for a special trip that you're taking. Close all those open tabs that have one thing you want, and put them all together in your cart. Carted: Your Ultimate Wishlist is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The Cowboys have lost five straight games and visit the 7-4 Washington Commanders on Sunday. The Texas Longhorns are third in the College Football Playoff rankings and look to stay there going into a big Thanksgiving weekend matchup against Texas A&M -- but they have to deal with Kentucky first. On the Mid Morning Mike Show KRLD's Austin York talked about the football weekend with Bonnie-Jill Laflin.
The Christmas Capital of Texas is getting its holiday festivities underway this weekend. Grapevine will open its ice skating rink on Saturday and have its Carol of Lights on Monday. On the Mid Morning Mike Check KRLD's Austin York talked about it with Elizabeth Schrack, the director of communications for the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The Healthy Families Health Fair, hosted by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), is this weekend. Dr. Jaime González, the Chief Business Development Officer with Health Plan Alliance and a member of the NHMA, joined KRLD to invite listeners to come out and take care of their health needs.
This weekend will be downright gorgeous, but a bit windy. After a chilly start tomorrow morning, afternoon highs will reach the low 70s with a south wind picking up gusting to 25 mph. North Texas will see a cold front but it will warm up as time goes by.
Our App today is called Earth FM. Some of the most relaxing sounds that can pour from your phone's speakers are the sounds of nature. This is an app that gives you access to more than 900 different soundscapes from all over the Earth. You can use the sounds to help you relax, unwind, or fall into a restful sleep. It has everything you need from nature, including rainfall, the ocean, animals, or almost anything. You can create different kinds of playlists on the app to fit just what you want to hear. You can hear thunderstorms and birds, rainforests and winter landscapes. You might hear the sounds inside a beehive or the sounds of dawn breaking inside the Sequoia National Forest. Earth.FM is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Our App today is called Coursera. Your education doesn't have to end when you get your diploma. The internet is a wonderful world of college courses that you can take when you want to add to your knowledge bank. The course work comes from more than 200 universities, like Yale, Michigan, Duke, and Stanford. You can also learn from companies like Google, Facebook, and IBM. There are college and professional courses to improve yourself. When you finish, you get certificates from the schools. Learn anything from coding to public speaking. There are hundreds of different free courses you can take, just for the know-how. You can also use Coursera to work toward an actual degree from a university. There are more than 8000 courses available and 25 degree programs. And you can learn at your own pace. Coursera is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in app purchases.
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but Christmas festivities are already popping up all over North Texas. Plus, country artists like Little Big Town, Sugarland, and Kacey Musgraves will be in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
No. 3 Texas visits Arkansas on Saturday in a matchup of old Southwest Conference foes, meanwhile the Cowboys take on the Texans on Monday Night Football. Bonnie Jill Laflin joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to preview a big football weekend.
A new survey finds that 47% of Gen Z adults rely on financial assistance from their parents or other family members on occasion. That mirrors another survey which found that two-thirds of Gen Z and 74% of millennials say they're falling farther behind financially. Personal finance expert Bill Dendy joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday to discuss the trend.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will meet in a boxing match at AT&T Stadium on Friday night. The Dallas Morning News' Calvin Watkins joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to preview the bout.
The Texas high school football playoffs get started this weekend. Duncanville and DeSoto are trying to three-peat, while Aledo is looking for its 12th state title in the last 16 years.
A few more pleasant days are in store before rain chances increase late Sunday into early Monday. After that, the weather will turn windy and colder late Tuesday through the rest of next week.
There's a lost art, thanks to the internet, email, and instant messaging. That art is the art of writing letters to pen pals. The app Slowly can recreate that feeling without taking pen to paper. It's almost like a dating app, but this is only for writing letters to friends. You put together your profile in the app and some interests. When you're matched up with someone, you can take your time. Craft a letter to send to your pen pal. When you're ready to send your letter, you send it. But, it doesn't arrive right away. It can take hours or even possibly, days. That's what the mail system is like. It's old school in high-tech. Slowly - Connect to the World! It's a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
President-elect Trump has been busy making selections for his administration this week, including Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, Tulsi Gabbard for the Director of National Intelligence, and former North Texas Congressman John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA. NewsNation's Blake Burman, moderator of The Hill, broke it all down on the Mid-Morning Mike Check.
Al Biernat, one of the most successful and well-known restauranteurs in Dallas, has died at the age of 69 after battling ALS. KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson knew Biernat well and joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to discuss his legacy.
Join Kristin Diaz as she explores the many things you can do around town this weekend. Events include holiday fun like the 12 Days of Christmas in the Dallas Arboretum, a Winter Wonderland experience in Grapevine, and more!
Thursday and Friday mornings will be chilly, before a brief warmup on Saturday. It'll be a beautiful weekend before a chance of showers on Sunday and then a big pattern change slowly unfolds into next week.
Former Dallas Cowboy and Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Haley joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Wednesday to talk about two food drives he's doing through his charity Tackle Tomorrow. The guys found time to get him to chat about the Cowboys a little bit too.
A cold front will drop temperatures Wednesday night through Friday, followed by a quick warm-up this weekend, and a pattern change unfolding next week with a chance of rain and much cooler temperatures.
Our App today is called OneAir. It's that time when we look for the best deals possible on getting out of town. This is a travel app that uses AI to get you the best prices you can find. It shows you air flight prices that you won't see on any discount sites. It has information on more than 700 airlines and more than 2 million hotels around the world. It works with all the flight aggregators at the same time, thanks to its artificial intelligence. It'll show you airfares that aren't available anywhere else. You can also compare prices for hotel rooms. It'll send you notices when the fares drop to just about the best they're going to get. It's a virtual travel agency with AI. OneAir: Flight and Hotel Deals is a free app on iTunes and Android. It carries a membership fee to join.
Our App today is called Deliveries. We're in the middle of the Christmas shopping season. Yes, even though it's early. This is an app that helps you stay on top of your package deliveries from your online shopping. The app lets you know exactly when those packages are headed for your front door, so you can be there to get them right away. The general screen shows all of your orders and how many days they are away. Click on one, and you can narrow things down to the time. It'll show where the package is right at the moment, so you can keep track. It comes with an app for your Apple Watch, so you don't have to keep opening the app on your phone. It works with all the big delivery services and Amazon, Apple, and other online companies. Deliveries: a package tracker is just that. And it's a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
Our quiet weather pattern continues through the weekend, with no measurable rain in the forecast. Cool mornings and mild to pleasant afternoons will continue. Next week, a different story. A significant pattern change will unfold, with slight rain chances and much colder temperatures to come!
To our veterans past and present, we thank you for your service...especially on this day. KRLD's Kristin Yates has more on Veterans Day events happening around North Texas today.
Firefighters have to rescue a small child from a burning apartment overnight on Sunday morning. The boy's mom Phyllis Keen told them she couldn't get her 2-year-old son Liam out of the burning building. She managed to get her older son out.
The Salvation Army has started its annual Christmas drives in Texas. The organization hopes to give children presents through its Angel Tree program and raise money through its Red Kettle campaign.
A pretty benign weather forecast over the next 7 days with mild afternoons and cool mornings. Unfortunately, we don't see any rain in the forecast through the upcoming weekend.We're waking up the temperatures in the upper 40s to low 50s under a clear sky with a light north wind this Veterans Day. Plenty of sunshine today with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. We hit 81° yesterday.
Our App today is called Imprint. This is an education app. Some people need to see what they're learning. They can't just do it with books and words. They need pictures and charts to imprint on their minds. This app can help you master different topics in all sorts of fields. It could be history, philosophy, finance, or STEM. The app shows you visuals to help you connect the dots to the concepts. You can also take a quiz or two, just to make sure that you got what it is you learned. The best thing about it. You don't have to spend a lot of time with each lesson. It only takes a couple of minutes. You can even use the app to learn about the confusing topics of Bitcoin and Blockchain. Imprint is the Google Play App of the Year. It's on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Saving Hope is a local foster-based rescue organization for homeless, unwanted, and discarded domestic animals. This inaugural event is a chance to raise awareness, and funding and find forever homes for loving rescue dogs. Event Coordinator Katie Whittenburg joined KRLD, sharing this will be a fun night you won't want to miss!
The fifth-ranked Texas Longhorns host the Florida Gators on Saturday in Austin, meanwhile Cooper Rush will start in place of the injured Dak Prescott against the Eagles on Sunday. Insider and host on 103.7 The Spot Bonnie-Jill Laflin joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday to preview both games.
President-elect Donald Trump took the stage with his family and allies at West Palm Beach County Convention Center to declare victory in the 2024 presidential election.
This weekend the Christmas tree will be put in place at the Galleria in Dallas -- it's the biggest Christmas tree in the country. The Mid-Morning Mike Check chatted with Galleria General Manager Angie Freed.
There's a lot of finger-pointing going on in the Democratic party as leaders work to figure out why Kamala Harris lost so decisively to Donald Trump. One place many are pointing is at the White House, putting some of the blame on President Joe Biden for not leaving the race sooner. NewsNation Washington Correspondent Kellie Meyer joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday to break it down.
North Texas will see pockets of light rain Friday morning, a line of showers from 3-6 p.m., and a beautiful weekend to follow. Some of the afternoon storms could be severe with small hail and strong wind.
Our App today is called Fetch. You know that you have to do your shopping. Wouldn't it be nice to get rewarded for all that time you put in, as well as the expense? This is a rewards app that lets you get something back from all kinds of retailers and restaurants. All you have to do is scan in the receipt from where you've gone and you get rewards in the form of gift cards. Those cards can come from Amazon, Walmart, Target, or other stores. You don't have to worry about going through the Sunday papers for coupons. Scan the receipt, get rewards points. It works on all kinds of stores from the big box kind to specialty stores, like hardware and convenience stores. You also can wait up to 2 weeks from the purchase to submit the receipts for your reward points. Fetch Rewards is a free app on iTunes and Android.
President Joe Biden spoke publicly on Thursday for the first time since the election, and promised a "peaceful and orderly" transfer of power when Donald Trump takes office in January.
Rain will be around in North Texas off and on through Saturday morning. The rest of the weekend looks nice leading into next week. High temperatures on Friday will reach the mid-60s.
Holiday lights and arts festivals are beginning to pop up around North Texas this week, while big-name country music artists like Cody Johnson and Robert Earl Keen prepare to play shows in Arlington and Fort Worth. There's no shortage of things to do around North Texas this week.
Our App today is called Dialogue. This is a fun virtual chat app. It uses AI to let you have virtual chats with smart digital avatars. Only, these aren't just generic people. They're all some kind of virtual twin. People create them to speak in their voices and with their personality. It has more than 50 thousand different characters to choose from. Real, historical, influencer, or fictional. And you can have conversations with them. Those characters also know everything about their creators or the people that they are based on. The app even answers in short videos that are AI generated to look like the real thing. Get to know people through their AI digital twin. It might be a fictional anime character, or King George IV. You might even want to talk to the Earth itself. Or food, like soup or mac and cheese, if that's your thing. Dialogue is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Vice President Kamala Harris gave her concession speech at Howard University on Wednesday, officially saying she lost to Former President Donald Trump after a hard-fought campaign. In her speech, she mentioned unity within America, a special note to young voters, and more.
Julie Lopez is this year's committee chair of the Junior League of Collin County's 'Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market. She joined KRLD to talk about the growth of this market over the decades and the uniqueness it brings to holiday shopping!
Dallas voters approved two of the three amendments to the city charter on the ballot Tuesday. The city council will now be required to set aside 50% of excess revenue for public safety, and citizens will have standing to sue the city if they feel it's not compliant with the charter. Dallas HERO is the group that got the propositions on the ballot, and one of the people who backed the group, Monty Bennett, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Wednesday.
Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz declared victory over Colin Allred in his re-election campaign on Tuesday Election night before the AP has called the race.
Donald Trump says he's ready to "Make America Great Again" and declares victory in the presidential race. He thanked supporters at his election campaign headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida overnight.
A chilly Wednesday morning will give way to a beautiful afternoon. Good weather is in store for the weekend too, but first, there’s another chance of rain on Thursday and Friday.
Our App today is called Gladys. This app is a place for your stuff. It's like a bookshelf, where you can keep stuff that you want to hang onto, and don't want to go hunting around the Internet to find again. It might be a map or a website link, maybe a piece of a text message you want to access later. All you need to do is drag and drop whatever it is into the app. You can also use it to paste stuff that you put into your clipboard. It has a search function so you can find that one thing among all the other stuff. It has a function to lets you assign tags to anything to make them easier to find. You can set up bookmarks between different apps. Export that bookshelf to another device, if you need to. Gladys will take care of your stuff efficiently. It's a free app on iTunes and your Mac.
Voters in the city of Dallas will decide on several amendments, but three in particular have drawn attention from elected officials past and present. Propositions S, T, and U on the ballot in Dallas would make changes to the city's charter that require the city council to set aside 50 percent of excess revenue for public safey, allow citizens to rate the city manager's performance, and allow residents to sue the city if it doesn't comply with the charter. State Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas) opposes the amendments and joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Tuesday.
Dallas voters will have a chance to vote on changes to the city's charter that would require the city council to set aside 50 percent of excess revenue for public safety, allow citizens to rate the city manager's performance, and allow residents to sue the city if it doesn't comply with the charter. A group called Dallas HERO is behind the amendments, and the group's executive director Pete Marocco joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Tuesday.
After the welcome rain on Monday, a few Severe Thunderstorm Warnings, and morning showers on Tuesday, North Texas will see great weather for Election Day. By Thursday and Friday, more rain is in the forecast.
Our App today is called Maple. How do families do it? How do they keep everything organized? There are as many different schedules as there are family members, and you can't let anything fall between the cracks. This app can help to keep your life organized and not miss anything. It can assist with everything that needs to be done, from chores to practices and games. It's a central hub for everyone's busy schedule. You can keep everyone in sync and you won't miss any appointments. It can even help with meal planning and it has a recipe box. It will connect up to any of your online calendars to keep everything straight. You can see what events might conflict with another. It also has a folders tab to separate all the tasks a family might have. Maple: Family Organizer is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible across North Texas on Monday afternoon, some could even become severe. The front will give way to Tuesday morning temperatures as low as the upper 40s in some areas.
Our App today is called Hoopla. Finally, another use for that library card, if you don't want to go to your neighborhood branch for some reason. You can bring the public library home to you with this app. It connects up with your local branch, and you can borrow just about everything you could when you go in. It has more than 800 thousand different e-books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and others. You also can use it when the library might be closed for the day. Maybe, you REALLY want to get that latest best seller, but it's 3 in the morning. Just borrow it through the app. It also keeps your place, if you want to move from reading on your phone to your tablet. Hoopla is a free app on iTunes and Android.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred will meet tonight in a debate in their race for Cruz's seat. Photo credit: Jasper Colt/USA TODAY and Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Early voting started Monday across Texas. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to explain what voters need to know before they go to the polls.
Dallas voters will decide on several propositions on Nov. 5, including some changes to the city's charter. KRLD's Joe Kelly moderated a town hall on the amendments in partnership with the Dallas Regional Chamber.
Texas' 26th Congressional District is open due to the retirement of U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Lewisville). The Democrat running for the seat, Ernest Lineberger, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Wednesday. KRLD reached out to Republican nominee Brandon Gill but had not heard back as of Wednesday morning.
The key word in the final week of the 2024 presidential campaign has been "garbage." Blake Burman, Chief Washington Correspondent and moderator of The Hill for NewsNation, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to break down the race.
The Democratic candidate for Texas House District 108, Elizabeth Ginsberg, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Thursday to talk about the campaign. KRLD has reached out to Republican Morgan Meyer's campaign, but has not heard back.
Frisco voters will decide on a series of bonds worth $1.1 billion and a tax increase when they go to the polls on Tuesday. Frisco ISD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Todd Fouche joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to make the case for the bonds.
Friday is the last day to vote early and Election Day is on Tuesday. We have heard plenty about the presidential and U.S. Senate races, but there are always down-ballot races that don't get the same kind of attention. One of those are seats on the Texas Board of Education. The board is made up of 15 members -- and eight of them are on the ballot this year. Kelsey Kling is with Texas AFT and joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday.
Texas' 32nd Congressional District is open as U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) runs for U.S. Senate. The Republican in the race, Darrell Day, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday. The Democratic nominee, state Rep. Julie Johnson, has not returned KRLD's request for an interview.
The Cowboys take on the Falcons on Sunday as they continue to try to turn things around this season. Bonnie-Jill Laflin of 98.7 The Spot joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday to break it down.
Friday will be pleasant with a low chance of rain, but the odds of a storm increase over the weekend.
Our App today is called Handshake. It's one of the toughest parts of adulting, after you get your degree. Finding that first job that you can turn into a career. This is a networking service for students to find companies to hire them. It helps you to get connected with the right recruiters. It will send you recommendations for jobs, kind of like a LinkedIn. It's all based on the profile you have in the service. It will tell you when companies are part of career fairs near you. You can apply for the jobs that you want straight through the app. It also has videos and posts that are designed to give you a push of inspiration. The app goes beyond the resumé and cover letter. Don't miss out on that first step. Handshake Jobs & New Careers is a free app on iTunes and Android.
If you're looking for things to do this Halloween & weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do including the 10th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Celebracion, Astra Lumina, haunted houses all over North Texas, and more.
Non-severe storms moved out of the area early Thursday, bringing clear skies, a breeze, and cooler temperatures with highs in the low 70s. More showers and storms are forecasted for late Friday through Monday evening.
Our App today is called Nuj Alarm Clock. Do you need an extra nudge in the morning? This one puts your money where your snooze bar is. This is the very first alarm clock app that actually uses your money to make sure you get out of bed in the morning. You set the alarm, then you add some kind of challenge that you have to complete before it stops. And if you fail that challenge, you penalize yourself somehow. So, if you set it for 6AM, and you have to be out of bed at 6.05 to do the challenge. IF you fail, you have to pay a certain amount of money to a charity. The challenge could be something like scanning a barcode of something in the bathroom to prove you got up. You also can't cheat, by turning off the alarm at the last second. Nuj Alarm Clock is a free app on iTunes and Android.
KRLD's Austin York explains the origin of one of Dallas' most famous ghost stories: The Lady of the Lake at White Rock Lake.
The weather change in North Texas arrives after midnight with showers and storms. More rain is in the forecast through Monday. Much cooler weather arrives by Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
Our App today is called Screenable. This is an app for parents to introduce the world of phones and tablets to their young children in a safe way. It can make any phone or iPad kid-friendly. That means small children only have access to areas that you give to them. You can turn your iPhone into a dumb phone, where you only can make calls, texts, or any apps that you control. It has a screen trainer section to put strict limits on how much time you want your children to have on it. You can remove the App Store, or Safari, or the camera so they can't access those when the app is on. It comes with a guidance section to help you set up the phone to just how you want it for your kids. Screenable is a new app on iTunes. It's free with a subscription model. And when you subscribe, you help another family that can't afford a subscription.
The Holiday Vibe Artisan Market is happening this weekend, November 2nd and 3rd at Gilley's in Dallas. Entry and parking is free. Yes, you can bring strollers, wagons and even pets. Here's KRLD's Kristin Diaz.
An unsettled weather pattern heads into North Texas for at least the next week, bringing waves of showers and thunderstorms, and seasonable temperatures.
Our App today is called Kinnu. People will use apps like Duolingo to learn new languages. Think of this app as a way to learn something out of that field of study. This is a fun app that just might teach you something. It has dozens of different kinds of topics. You can use your experience to dig into a fascinating topic of some kind and it incorporates gaming aspects to it as well. You get challenge maps to continue your progress. You know how you go into a rabbit hole through YouTube videos. This is similar. You might go from artificial intelligence to psychology to the French Revolution to the Cold War to the Civil War. You can jump from topic to topic as you finish them. It'll help you remember the information as it comes to you bit by bit. Kinnu is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Changes are ahead, but not yet.. a bunch of warmth and wind, scattered strong storms late Wednesday, a break in the precip most of Halloween into Friday, and more scattered storms late Friday into the weekend. Those are your weather stories as we start our last week of October.
Both major candidates for president are planning stops in Texas on Friday as early voting continues. Here's an interview that Alan Scaia hosted.
Dallas-Fort Worth will experience near-record high temperatures again on Friday, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC 5.
Our App today is called Eater. Sometimes when you go out of town, you don't know the good restaurants to get something to eat. This app has access to more than 10 thousand restaurants in cities all over the world. You can use it to look for different types of cuisine or places that are close to where you are. Now, it does more than that. You can use the app to make reservations at the place that you decide on. It's great to use when you're exploring a new neighborhood. See which restaurants are open when you're ready to have a meal. The app also has a mapping feature to show you where you are, and what restaurants are closest to you. Search from more than a hundred cities. Eater is a brand new free app on iTunes.
Jennifer Sampson is all smiles as she celebrates the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas’s 100-year journey.
If you're looking for things to do this weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do this weekend, including Monster Jam at AT&T Stadium, haunted houses all over North Texas, and several 5Ks.
North Texas will see near-record high temperatures Thursday and Friday, slightly cooler weather this weekend, below-average temperatures through next Wednesday, and a pattern change late next week.
Our App today is called Medisafe. How many of you have those daily compartments for your medications? It can be confusing, if you have different meds that you have to take different times of the day. This app can help you to keep to your schedule every day. You won't miss out on taking your pills, or you won't take too much because it won't let you forget that you've already taken them. It's a simple interface, and it can work for your entire family. If you have someone that helps care for you, the app can bring them in, so that person can keep you on track in case you don't listen to the app. It also can show you if your medications don't get along and you need to take them at much different times during the day. The app can also provide you reminders to refill your subscriptions. Medisafe Medication Management is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has an optional subscription model.
A Texas House committee could hear from death row inmate Robert Roberson next week, following a delay that temporarily halted his execution.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Tuesday, saying the Department of Homeland Security and Citizenship and Immigration Services refuse to allow the state to verify voters' immigration status.
Near-record high temperatures on Wednesday, slightly cooler this weekend, above-average temperatures continuing into next week, and a possible pattern change by the middle of next week—those are your weather stories over the next seven days.
Our App today is called Spam Strike. Just in time for the election. You can now stop your phone from buzzing all the time with political texts. One of the guys behind Kayak.com created this app, because he just got tired of the spam that kept coming in. The app keeps a list of different political candidates' names or other words like "donate" or "vote" or "polls" or "elections". It sees those in a text message, it automatically blocks the texts and puts them into a spam folder, so you can make the final decision if you want to see them. Right now, it's only geared for political spam, but it could be upgraded at some point to get rid of other messages. It's a start. Spam Strike is brand new and it's free on iTunes.
The weather stories over the next week in North Texas are slowly warming temperatures, the lack of rainfall, and a weak cold front toward the weekend.
There are people in the world who just love listening to the radio. The app Radio Garden lets users play in a bigger garden. When users open the app, they see the Earth from what looks like Google Earth. They can rotate the globe and point it at any area in the world and listen to all kinds of stations from that country. There are thousands of stations to listen to. Radio Garden is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Jack Pyland, who runs Jack's French Frys at the State Fair of Texas, hasn't missed a State Fair of Texas in his life. His father brought fries to Fair Park in the 1940s. Pyland shared some of his history with the Mid-Morning Mike Check.
The City of Cockrell Hill has added a new feature to Stevie Ray Vaughan Park. Here's KRLD's Steven Pickering.
The weather stories to begin the week in North Texas include warming temperatures, a lack of rainfall, a grass fire danger, and a weak cold front on Friday.
Our App today is called Lookout Life. Even our smartphones could be attacked by hackers. They're not completely safe. This is a way to make them safer. The app can protect you from different kinds of spyware, phishing attacks. and malware. It also helps to protect your personal data from thieves. If your phone is stolen, it can send out a location to a map and sound an alarm, even if you have the phone on silent. If there's no way to get it back, you can make your data safe by remotely locking it, then wiping it. It has a privacy guard to keep you away from bad websites and a VPN service, if you need it. It also comes with identity theft protection. Lookout Life - Mobile Security is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Fort Worth's Near Southside will host its 21st annual ArtsGoggle Saturday. The event now covers 19 city blocks and includes more than 900 artists.
Mike Rogers and Austin York wrapped up three weeks of shows at Fernie's Funnel Cakes at the State Fair of Texas on Friday. Johnna McKee and Christi Erpillo, Fernie's daughters, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday.
No. 1 Texas takes on No. 5 Georgia on Saturday in Austin. The Spot's Bonnie-Jill Laflin joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday to preview the game.
Karissa Condoianis, the senior vice president of public relations, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Friday, as Mike and Austin wrapped up their three weeks at the State Fair of Texas.
The Fort Worth Police Department has fired an officer who shot someone while off-duty last month. William Martin was placed on restricted duty after the shooting on September third.
The North Texas weather stories through the weekend are cool mornings and warm afternoons. There's also a critical grass fire danger. The warming trend will continue next week with no rain in the foreseeable future.
Our App today is called Break The Web. This app can keep you informed about all the trends that are going online at any particular time. It uses A-I to keep track of what people are talking about, so you can be informed. It'll show you what's the most viral trend at the moment. All of that info is then compiled into a series of cards with a top 10 list. It works real-time and it's always updating as the day goes on. You can see what's hot in sports, entertainment, business, tech, and other topics. The app also breaks some controversial topics into both sides, so you can form your own thoughts about them. Break the Web is a free app on iTunes.
Five paintings by Norman Rockwell are among a group to be auctioned off this month in Dallas. The paintings currently belong to the Boy Scouts of America and will be auctioned as part of the settlement reached with survivors of abuse.
Amber Fletcher is in the third generation of Fletchers to run Fletcher's Corny Dogs. She joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Thursday.
The United Professional Rodeo Association holds its world finals starting Thursday night and running through the weekend at the Fair Park Coliseum. Arena director Jake Morehead joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Thursday.
A Sam's Club damaged when two tornadoes hit Grapevine in 2022 has now reopened. Sam's Club held a ribbon cutting outside the front doors of the store near Highways 114 and 26 Thursday morning.
Temperatures will remain below average until this weekend, and then summer number four arrives. The next cold front will arrive at the end of the month, and it's still too early to say if we'll see any rain with it.
From the State Fair of Texas and ArtsGoogle to a Minecraft Experience, haunted house and more, there's no shortage of things to do around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
Our App today is called Spothero. Man, it can be tough to find parking in some areas. It's especially true in cities that you don't know. This app lets you find parking spaces in all the major cities. You can also reserve your parking spot before you even get there. It has connections with thousands of different garages and lots at more than 300 cities all over the country. You just put in the dates and times that you need to have a parking spot. It'll show you the garages around, and you can even compare their rates. The app lets you pre-pay to reserve your spot. Once you get there, follow the directions at the garage, and you're off. It also has a function that lets you set up a business profile to keep records of your expenses. Spothero is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for your parking.
A non-profit has started construction on 25 homes in Ellis County that would be used by people who are homeless. OurCalling is using $15 million in donations for the first phase of its project just east of Ferris.
Melanie Linnear. the senior vice president of concessions at the State Fair of Texas joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Wednesday.
The aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, will build a maintenance, repair and overhaul center at Perot Field Alliance Airport. The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved tax abatements for the plan Tuesday night.
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science has unveiled its latest exhibit, "Topaz: A Spectrum in Stone," a dazzling collection that showcases more than 100 topaz gems from around the globe.
It seems like North Texas has been waiting forever for a big weather change and it finally arrived Wednesday morning. It was 93 degrees on Tuesday, in the 50s Wednesday morning, and will be only 58 degrees Wednesday afternoon.
Our App today is called Locker. Ever tried to sift through all the screenshots or open tabs or notes about things and they just end up all over the place? A shopping list can get out of control quickly. This is an app and a shopping platform. It lets you save anything you find online in a locker. It's good for saving some gift ideas that you see, that you can't just go ahead and buy right away. Put them in the locker. You don't have to keep emailing links to yourself, so you don't forget that perfect thing you saw. The app connects to thousands of different shopping sites. It's also good if you want to share your own gift list. That way the family doesn't have to guess what you like. You can also see some of the collections that other users have, so you might get inspired to shop for yourself or others. Locker is a free app on iTunes.
Abel Gonzales, who earned the nickname "Fried Jesus" after winning five Big Tex Choice Awards, visited the Mid-Morning Mike Check and brought the most expensive food item at the State Fair of Texas: fried lobster tail.
Big Tex Urban Farms is in the Errol McCoy Greenhouse near the base of the Ferris wheel and operates year-round, providing produce to organizations near Fair Park like Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Institute in the Mill City neighborhood, Cornerstone Baptist Church, and Austin Street Shelter. Head grower Drew Demler joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Tuesday. Photo credit: Getty Images
From abortion to immigration, there are a number of factors Americans are considering when preparing to cast their vote for president. But one factor typically weighs above them all: the economy.
While responding to devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton, the American Red Cross, is facing unprecedented challenges.
Monica Paul, executive director of the Dallas Sports Commission, expresses gratitude and excitement as Dallas and Fort Worth consider this a 'win' to host NCAA basketball and golf regionals
KRLD's Dan Bruonoff chats with Brad Huffines, the SR. VP of Weather Risk Management at the WeatherCall Services LLC.
A four-night drone show started Thursday night at the State Fair. It'll happen each night through Sunday around 8:25 p.m.Jason Hays, the fair's Senior Vice President of Brand Experience, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to preview the event.
Mark Zable's father brought Belgian waffles to the State Fair of Texas in the 1960s. This year, Zable Concessions is celebrating 60 years in the exact same spot at the fair.
The Dallas Police Department held a hiring event at the State Fair of Texas on Thursday morning. Deputy Chief Israel Herrea joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to talk about what the department is looking for.
Cool mornings and warm afternoons remain the weather story over the next 7-10 days, with no rain for the foreseeable future.
You don't have to fly by the seat of your pants when it comes to your next meal. You can have some organization and meal planning in your life. That's where the app Crouton: Cooking Companion comes in. It lets you keep track of those recipes that you see online. Crouton: Cooking Companion is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Thursday marked the third day of the dockworkers' strike. Two of the affected ports include Houston and Brownsville. John D. Esparza, president and CEO of the Texas Trucking Association, joined Ask the Expert to talk about the effect the strike is having on our local truckers.
KRLD's Curt Lewis talks with Wise County Sheriff Lane Aiken about the passing of Wise County's Sheriff Deputy Lex Allen Love.
From the State Fair of Texas and haunted houses to a concert from Usher in Dallas, there's no shortage of things to do around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
The jet stream, which steers weather systems around the globe, remains well to the north of the Lone Star State. This means above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation will continue for at least the next week.
On Ask the Expert Dr. Martin Hechanova joined KRLD. He is an OB-GYN on the medical staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and a member of the Texas Health Physicians Group. He spoke with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about the importance of knowing your doctor early and establishing a connection with them.
As soon as the debate ended last night, Texas lawmakers started lining up to give their two cents about how the candidates did.
Above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation will continue to be the weather story in North Texas through the middle of next week.
Our App today is called Startpage. We've had Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and other web browsers for years. A lot of people worry about how their data is used on those, especially when they do searches. It always seems that they start getting ads for some things, right after they did a search for something that's close to it. This app is the latest browser app that promises that it's private. Startpage has its own private search function, just like Chrome does with Google. It gives you all the results that you need, but it doesn't store anything in the history and it doesn't track you. When you click a link that's on the search, you can look anonymously, because it masks your location and your IP address. It has a maps function that doesn't reveal anything about where you are. The app also stops targeted ads at you. Startpage is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Postal service workers held rallies outside several U.S. Postal Service locations across Texas on Tuesday. The demonstrations were part of the American Postal Workers Union's "Day of Action."
Rusty Fitzgerald, who runs the Midway at the State Fair of Texas, joined Mike Rogers and Austin York on Tuesday to discuss what's new on the Midway, his favorite rides, and Big Tex.
Fernie's Funnel Cakes is hosting Mike Rogers and Austin York all month at the State Fair of Texas. Fernie's daughters, Johnna McKee and Christy Erpillo, run the business today, and joined KRLD to talk about the family business.
There's more than just food, music, and rides at the State Fair of Texas -- there are world records too. Bryan Berg is a Guinness World Record-holding card-stacker. He's set up at the Hall of State every day at the State Fair of Texas.
Cool mornings and warm afternoons will be the weather story over the next week with no precipitation in the forecast. On Tuesday, a dry cold front will pick up the wind up from the north at 10-20 mph as temperatures warm into the upper 80s under a clear sky. Photo credit: National Weather Service
Our App today is called Tripsy. As we get ready to put together our plans for the holidays, this one might come in handy. It's a travel planner that helps you to put together an itinerary for your travels in one sitting. All you have to do to set up a trip is give it a name and the dates you want to travel. You can add any flights that you have, where you're staying, and some of the places that you want to visit. This is a great travel companion because you can keep everything straight in your planning. The app is very user-friendly, and it can help you with mapping out the details for every part of your vacation. Organize all your travel plans in one place. It even can show you what the weather will be for the places that you're going 10 days out. If you need to, there's a section where you can share your plans with your loved ones at home. Tripsy: Travel Planner is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Suicide rates have steadily been on the rise since the year 2000. Joining us in the KRLD zoom room is Megan Graves. She is a Behavioral Health Clinical Manager with Texas Health as well as a Suicide Prevention Instructor. She spoke with KRLD about the risk factors and key warning flags to watch out for to prevent suicide.
Newly released records from the National Transportation Safety Board show the man who flew over hundreds of North Texas homes on a suicidal mission in January was very drunk and high on marijuana. L.P. Phillips has the story you are hearing first on KRLD.
As September gives way to October, there isn't much going on in the world of weather across North Texas. There will be cool mornings and warm afternoons with low humidity.
Our App today is called Busykid. It's something a lot of adults today wish they had at a younger age. We never really learned much about money and how to save or invest it back then. Today, a kid can learn all the important ways to make money and then take care of money. This is a chores app. When a kid gets his chores done from a certain list, that kid earns an allowance into the app. It's a direct deposit that's done on Friday's. Part of the money that the kid earns goes straight into a savings account. You can teach generosity by letting the kid donate part of their allowance to a worthy cause. Or you can have your kid invest in the stock market for real. You can give the kid a real VISA spend card that works in real stores. Busy Kid can teach the value of money to a kid as young as 3. It's a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
The State Fair of Texas opened on Friday and vendors all across Fair Park debuted new menu items. Tammy Stiffler, from Stiffler's Concessions, joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to talk about their new offerings: Fried Smokey Elote Corn Ribs and the Crookie.
It wasn't the prettiest game, but the Cowboys got the job done Thursday night with a 20-15 road win over NFC East foe, the New York Giants. Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to break it down. Image: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys in action during the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 26, 2024, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
The people serving food at the State Fair were up before dawn this morning getting ready to welcome two and a half million customers.
The State Fair of Texas kicked off on Friday, and Karissa Condoianis, senior vice president of public relations for the fair, joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to preview what's ahead this year.
One of the lawyers who successfully defended Ken Paxton's impeachment is now going after Sean 'Diddy' Combs.Prominent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee says his firm is reprensenting fifty victims of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, who was indicted earlier this month in New York Federal Court on racketeering, conspiracy and sex-trafficking charges.Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images
I-35 northbound is completely shut down in Valley View heading towards Gainesville and Oklahoma.
She's inching closer and closer as Floridians are bracing for the worst as this afternoon. Helene became a Category 4 hurricane Thursday and is expected to bring record storm surge to Florida and flooding as far as the Appalachians.Forecasters warned of surges of up to 15 to 20 feet in Florida, where Helene is expected to make landfall this evening.At least 14 American Red Cross volunteers from across the North Texas Region have answered the call to deploy to Florida in preparation for Hurricane Helene.These Red Crossers come from Abilene, Allen, Arlington, Bedford, Breckenridge, Dallas, Greenville, Justin, Terrell and Tyler, among others.CEO Linda Braddy joined KRLD speaking in depth on the ways the American Red Cross answers the call to help others year roundand how North Texans can be part of their mission.** NOTE: At the time of this audio recording, Hurricane Helene was a category 3 but later upgraded to a category 4.
September is National Family Meals Month it's meant to encourage and educate Americans about the rewards of cooking at home and gathering at the family dinner table.A new study in the Lancet Global Health says more than 5 billion people don’t consume enough iodine, vitamin E or calcium. And more than 4 billion people have insufficient intake of iron, riboflavin, folate and vitamin C.Meridan Zerner is a dietician with the Cooper Clinic. She joined KRLD to chat further about what this study reveals.
Southwest Airlines held a conference call with investors Thursday to lay out a plan for long-term profitability. The Dallas-based airline posted a profit in the second quarter but a $231 million loss in the first quarter, and a $219 million loss in the fourth quarter of 2023. Photo: A Southwest Airlines plane taxis at Hollywood Burbank Airport on July 25, 2024 in Burbank, California.(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Afternoon highs will be in the mid-80s Friday, mid to upper 80s this weekend, and low 90s next Monday through Thursday. Morning lows will mainly be in the 60s. No rain in the forecast at least through midweek next week. Photo credit: National Weather Service
Our App today is called Alison. It's never too late to learn something new. This is a learning app to teach you something you didn't know yesterday. It has thousands of different kinds of courses to choose from, so you can pick just about anything. And these courses might help you to make a change in a career, if you find it more interesting. Maybe, you want to learn coding, for example. These courses can help you earn diplomas and certificates in those classes. There are nine different categories to pick from. That's everything from IT to languages, from health to business management. These courses can help you build skills that could lead you to be ready for a new job or even a side hustle. Alison is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Hurricane Helene continued to strengthen Thursday as it approached the Florida gulf coast. KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to explain what to expect across the southeast over the next several days.Vehicles drive along a flooded street as Hurricane Helene churns offshore on September 26, 2024 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
The Dallas Cowboys could "get well" on Thursday night when they visit the New York Giants, Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel tells Mike Rogers and Austin York.Photo: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field after a loss against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
The Texas Rangers play the Oakland A's on Thursday in what will be the final game at Oakland Coliseum before the team leaves the city. Rangers' Hall of Fame radio voice Eric Nadel joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to discuss his memories of the ballpark.Photo: A general view of the Oakland Athletics playing against the Texas Rangers in the final night game at the Oakland Coliseum on September 25, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
We've all noticed more people moving to Texas, and they're bringing their cars, so one group hopes state lawmakers will look at some transportation alternatives when they get back to Austin in January.
The American Heart Association picked Fort Worth as one of three cities for a project that aims to improve the survival rate of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital.
The State Fair of Texas opens on Friday, and it's one of many fall events that kick off this weekend across North Texas. It's the time of year for haunted houses, Oktoberfest, and other fall festivals. Photo credit: Getty Images
Cool mornings, warm afternoons, and no rain are the North Texas weather stories through early next week. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen as it approaches the eastern Florida Panhandle Thursday evening.
Our App today is called Bloomberg Connects. For some people, the worlds of museums and fine art are something they can only imagine. Now, you can indulge yourself by visiting museums all over, and never leave your home. This app is an interactive guide to more than 500 museums around the world, as well as different kinds of galleries and gardens. It takes you behind the scenes at places like the Warhol Museum, Guggenheim, Museum of Modern Art, and the National Portrait Gallery in London. There are online curated video and audios. And if you happen to be visiting one of them, you can use the app to upgrade your experience as you see the greatest exhibits on Earth. It's like having your own personal docent. Bloomberg Connects is a free app on iTunes and Android.
This Thursday, September 26th Dallas-Fort Worth’s very own Ariat Texas Rattlers are gearing up to kick off their third annual Rattler Days festival. It runs through Saturday the 28th. This year’s Rattler Days with Rattle Battle Cooking Competition will be hosted by celebrity Chef Tim Love. Then it will be followed by three days of bull riding action! Chad Blankenship, Ariat Texas Rattlers President, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share what it is that keeps people coming back year after year. Get your tickets online at pbr.com/events.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia joined Mike Rogers and Austin York on Wednesday to discuss his decision to retire and why now was the right time.
The Frisco Fire Department says crews got the fire under control within 20 minutes; the fire was completely extinguished about an hour and 45 minutes later. Little Elm Fire Department helped at the site of the fire; Plano, Prosper and The Colony sent crews to man Frisco stations to respond to other calls. This is a developing story.
The Frisco Fire Department has lifted a shelter-in-place order for people who live near a pool supply company that caught fire Wednesday morning. The fire started at the business on John W. Elliott Drive north of Downtown about 7:45.
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management says the company's leadership needs to be overhauled...and now that they have an 11% stake in the company...they are calling the board meeting to see that those changes happen.
Severe weather is gone and cooler weather will replace it through the rest of the week. A warming trend is on the way this weekend into early next week.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's last-ditch effort to stop the State Fair of Texas gun ban now lies with the Supreme Court. A special appeals panel has rejected Paxton's efforts to block the law.
The University of Texas at Dallas is celebrating completion of a 57,000 square foot building that represents the first phase of work on a 12 acre project known as the "Athenaeum."Photo: Alan Scaia
A state agency shuts down a string of ten Houston massage parlors...courtesy of a year-old state law. House Bill 3579 empowers the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to issue an emergency closure order for six months.
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The death toll in Monday's Israeli strike on Lebanon has grown to more than 490 people, according to Lebanese authorities. The attack is part of Israel's attempt to move Hezbollah away from the Lebanon-Israel border, and it comes less than a week after an attack on communication devices killed dozens in Lebanon. It raises a lot of questions about whether this is an all-out war, and if not -- where does it end? CBS News military analyst Jeff McCausland joined KRLD on Tuesday.
Photo: Rockets fired from Lebanon towards Israel as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on September 19, 2024, in Northern Israel, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
A man died by gunfire in Fort Worth last night but the question is -- did he shoot himself or was he shot by police.
A voter registration form sent to a dead person leads to an update in Texas AG Ken Paxton's ongoing lawsuits.
Paxton has filed an additional motion in his ongoing voter registration lawsuits against Travis and Bexar Counties...after finding that a voter application went to someone who's been dead since 1980. Paxton's office says the voter registration form was sent on September 18... to a Travis County resident who passed away forty-four years ago. It's also alleged that the county encouraged the form's recipient to complete and submit the application...without regard to whether the recipient was eligible to vote. Paxton's new supplemental motions in his ongoing lawsuits challenge Travis and Bexar Counties so-called "unlawful contracts" with the partisan-affiliated Civic Government Solutions. Anyone who suspects an election violation can contact illegal voting @ o-a-g.texas.gov.
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Plus, Grambling State and Prairie View A&M meet Saturday in the 99th State Fair Classic, and the Fort Worth ISD school board will meet Tuesday night to discuss the future of Superintendent Angelica Ramsey.
Rain is still in the forecast over the next day and a half, with much cooler temperatures through the end of the week. It will be a beautiful opening weekend for the State Fair of Texas.
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Plus, the Cowboys lost to the Ravens 28-25 on Sunday, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing a Dallas County judge's ruling last week that the State Fair of Texas could ban guns.
Our App today is called Guru Maps. This is another of what are many maps apps out there. This one has the maps of just about any place on the world. It can give you turn-by-turn directions to where you need to go, and it will talk you through your driving. It also can be used offline. That's the biggest feature for it. It will download the maps around you. The app also is able to record your tracks on GPS when you go hiking or biking. It monitors your speed and distance that you travel. It keeps a record of all the trips that you take. It has millions of points in the world where you might be interested in seeing. Again, you can explore the world and you don't need an internet connection to see it. The search function also works offline, so you can find an address, or attraction, or GPS coordinates. Guru Maps is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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The Mesquite ISD substitute teacher who encouraged a fist fight in her classroom has pleaded guilty. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says there will not be any jail time.
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The latest health advice from TikTok is to start eating dirt, and there's even a term for people who do it. They're called "crunchers," and they claim dirt can help with everything from improving gut health to reducing wrinkles and curing acne. Registered dietitian and nutritionist Stacey Woodson joined KRLD to discuss the trend.
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The stock market is hoping to maintain some of the momentum from last week's interest rate cut, but it can't go up forever can it? CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to answer that question.
Photo: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on September 19, 2024, in New York City. Stocks surged over 500 points after the Federal Reserve enacted its first interest rate cut of half a percentage point off benchmark rates. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
The Baltimore Ravens rushed for nearly 300 yards in a 28-25 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Insider Bobby Belt says he wasn't surprised the Dallas defense couldn't stop the run.
Photo credit: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
One of Texas's most iconic natural areas will be growing by hundreds of acres.
Texas Parks and Wildlife sharing that Enchanted Rock Natural Preserve in the Hill Country will expand by around 630 acres.
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The weather is finally turning cooler and for a lot of people that means it's time to get a flu shot. But by this time next year, it may not involve a shot at all. The FDA has approved the first flu vaccine that does not have to be administered by a healthcare professional. It's called FluMist and it's a nasal spray manufactured by AstraZeneca that can be administered at home. CBS Correspondent Alex Tin joined KRLD to talk about it.
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Plus, the Dallas Cowboys' second straight loss was marked by sideline disagreements caught on TV, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says he will appeal a judge's ruling that allowed the State Fair of Texas' gun ban to stand.
A cold front will continue to slowly sag south and east of the area through the day Monday, taking most of the rain with it. There may be a few leftover showers behind the front during the day with temperatures in the 70s under the clouds,
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The app Talkbook is for people who like to journal. But, in this kind of journal, users don't have to write down their thoughts or ideas, they journal through video diaries or audio journals. It's a pretty simple interface -- users just hit record and start talking. Talkbook can transcribe everything users say into the written word and produce a video or audio record of what they're saying. The journals are encrypted, so no one can open them diary without the owners' permission. Talkbook is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dr. Joe Harrington, Superintendent of HEB ISD and Jenny Eyer of the American Heart Association. World Heart Day is coming up and they discuss strategies for inevitable cardiac emergencies. But first Chris talks with Judy Schmidt, the City of Dallas Sr. Public Affairs Officer about their Storm Water Management Initiative.
Also, the Cowboys look to bounce back against Ravens after a not so strong first game, and Big Tex sets up for the State Fair of Texas.
Dan Hunt, Chairman & President, FC Dallas joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Big Tex has taken his spot at Fair Park as organizers and vendors get ready for the State Fair of Texas. The State Fair of Texas first launched in 1886; Big Tex made his first appearance in 1952.
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Where are all of our DFW mothers? We are excited to introduce to you LaToyia Dennis, who founded The Motivated Mom. She joins KRLD's Kristin Diaz.
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A big football weekend is on tap in Texas. On Saturday, Arch Manning will make his first start for No. 1 Texas as the Longhorns host Louisiana-Monroe. And on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys look to rebound from last week's blowout loss to New Orleans. Bonnie-Jill Laflin of 98.7 The Spot joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to preview all of it.
Photo: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to the game at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Make way for another superstar with the last name Manning. Arch Manning will make his first start for the #1 Texas Longhorns on Saturday. The quarterback is taking over for Quinn Ewers, who suffered an oblique injury in last week's game. In that 56-to-7 win against U-T-S-A, Arch came in during the second quarter and led the team to five touchdowns. Texas coach Steve Sarkisian tells us that the young Manning is ready to start this week for the team.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia will retire from law enforcement and take a civilian role in Austin. The news comes just months after the city of Dallas agreed to ensure that Garcia stayed among the state's highest-paid police chiefs and to give him a $10,000 retention bonus every six months. Jaime Castro, president of the Dallas Police Association, which represents the city's officers, joined KRLD Friday morning with his reaction.
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Before we travel and gather for the holidays, public health leaders want everybody to get a new vaccine that is now available. Dr Jason Bowling with the University of Texas Health System says this is not a booster shot.
He says COVID keeps evolving. And research is keeping up. These shots get the same testing as any other vaccine, meaning they're safe. This one is still free and widely available.
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The nonprofit, Communities in Schools, has brought 400 teachers and education leaders to Dallas this week for a conference on students' success. Communities in Schools works directly with districts to identify kids who may need help with academics, attendance or behavior.
"We give them trained individuals who operate on their campuses every day," says Dallas Region Chief Executive Adam Powell. "Our full-time staff is there every day working with students really putting together individualized plans to help them overcome whatever barrier they might be facing."
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This school year has begun with arrests and threats against schools all over Texas.
On Wednesday, the Houston area had four threats and arrests for everything from bomb threats to finding a gun and a knife on campus to a stabbing. Across Texas, police have arrested at least 10 people over school threats, including a student in Wylie who threatened to shoot up the school, and another at a middle school in Arlington. Dr. Alex del Carmen, a criminology professor at Tarleton State Univesity, joined Ask the Expert on Thursday.
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Plus, a Dallas County Judge ruled on Thursday that the State Fair of Texas could implement its gun ban when it opens next week, and Arch Manning will get the start at quarterback for No. 1 Texas on Saturday with starter Quinn Ewers unable to play due to injury.
North Texas will have to endure some intense heat for September, but fall-like temperatures will finally arrive next week. There's even a chance for rain early next week.
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Our App today is called Remote Mouse. You don't have to have a mouse running with your computer when you have your phone with you. This app lets you control your PC or Mac through this remote control mouse. It's able to do anything that a regular mouse or a touchpad might do. You can also use it as a remote control keyboard. It also works to use voice to text on your machine, just like you use it on your phone or tablet. You can also control your desktop's shutdown or restart functions. It's a remote control mouse, and it's free on iTunes and Android with in-app purchases.
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Also, Hezbollah blames Israel for exploding electronics, and a judge allows the State Fair of Texas gun ban to take effect.
She's wowed the judges on America's Got Talent into the semifinals!
This aerialist, with ties to North Texas, danced in the sky one last time for America to "Gravity" by Sara Bareilles.
Kelsey Jane joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share more about her experience on the national TV show as well as her mission to open more opportunities for performers everywhere.
Kelsey Jane is a former ballerina who dances with the Ballet Ensemble of Texas in Coppell.
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The State Fair of Texas will be allowed to enforce its ban on guns when it opens a week from Friday. The fair announced the ban last month as a result of a shooting in the food court last year that injured three people.
The State Fair of Texas' rule does not allow license-to-carry holders to bring their guns in. Current police and retired officers are exempt.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton ordered the City of Dallas to rescind the ban, or his office would sue.
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Sam L. Susser, Chairman and CEO of Susser Bank joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Parents in the Argyle ISD are waking up to an email saying that the Argyle ISD Police Department and Argyle High School are actively investigating a rumor about a potential safety threat for Friday, September 20.
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The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in four years. Thursday morning, the stock market opened with a surge. But what does it all mean for Texans? KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson explains to Mike Rogers and Austin York.
Photo: An electronic board displays stock prices at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 18, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is working to bring awareness to the state's water shortage. Solutions include infrastructure improvements, conservation, and more. He joined KRLD on Thursday morning.
Photo: An aerial view of the Rio Grande River flowing downstream on Sept. 25, 2023, in Alamosa, Colorado. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
After two days of exploding electronic devices in Lebanon, apparently targeting members of the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, thousands of people have been injured and more than two dozen have been killed. Hezbollah blames Israel for the attacks. NewsNation national security contributor Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer, joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to explain what comes next in the conflict.
Photo: An Israeli border outpost looks over houses in the Lebanese Christian village of Rmeich on Aug. 26, 2024, Rmeich, Lebanon. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
If this is your first time hearing about Communities Foundation of Texas' North Texas Giving Day-- it is the largest community-wide giving event in the nation and mobilizes nonprofits and givers to create lasting impact in their communities.
An East Texas man has been arrested for using a bat to assault a dog. The man has admitted to beating the dog with a baseball bat. He was arrested in the community of Tatum, in Panola County. The sheriff's office report indicates Jason Washington is accused of entering his neighbor's property and first throwing sticks at the dog
then leaving and returning with the baseball bat. Washington has been charged with animal cruelty. Why he attacked the dog is still unclear.
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If you're looking for things to do this weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. From concerts by André 3000 and Glass Animals to haunted houses, and fall festivals, there's no shortage of things to do around Dallas-Fort Worth.
Photo: Andre 3000 of Outkast performs on stage at Splendour In the Grass 2014 on July 25, 2014 in Byron Bay, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Plus, the man accused of a blindside attack on a woman in Downtown Dallas has been charged with aggravated assault, and Thursday is North Texas Giving Day.
Thursday was the warmest morning in quite some time and there are some hot days ahead. But, fall starts Sunday morning and it'll feel like fall next week with possible rain chances.
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Our App today is called Character AI Chat. Some people are just discovering what A-I can do for them. It started with Chat GPT and then various AI's that are helping with search. This one is for chatting. You can put together an AI presence and have a conversation with a chatbot. This app lets you join millions of others that have their chatbots and they talk with them all the time. It has millions of characters that others have set up, or you can create your own. It has a voice library, so you can have real talks with a human-sounding voice. You can even use your own voice, and make it seem like you're talking to yourself. You can chat with a psychology bot to get things off your chest. Or you can have spirited debates. Character AI Chat is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Also, two Dallas police officers are under arrest; one for sexual assault and the other, family violence.
Richard Fisher, Former CEO of the Federal Reserve of Dallas; Senior Advisor, Jefferies; Board Member Tenet Healthcare & Warner Brothers Discovery; Sr Contributing Editor CNBC, joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Communities Foundation of Texas will mark "North Texas Giving Day" Thursday with 3,000 organizations participating in the event to drive donations.
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If you'd like to get some refreshment in this summer-like heat, Addison can help you out this weekend. Their 37th Oktoberfest celebration starts Thursday and runs through Sunday. Mary Rosenbleeth says it's a chance to introduce new Texans to their town.
Early giving for Communities Foundation of Texas' North Texas Giving Day is coming to an end -- and the official kickoff is Thursday. Thousands of nonprofit organizations are looking for support. Murphey Sears, Make-A-Wish® North Texas' Chief Development Officer, joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday to discuss the impact of this special day. For more information, click here.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs was arrested by federal agents on Monday and an indictment was unsealed on Tuesday. It accuses Combs of numerous crimes, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Herb Scribner covers media and pop culture for the Washington Post and joined KRLD on Wednesday to dig into the story.
Photo: Members of the media wait outside Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse on Sept. 17, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/Getty Images)
Plus, neighbors reacted to the story of the Forney man who led police on a chase before he died by suicide, and Denton has hired an outside firm to investigate its animal services department after a dog was euthanized while its owner was still looking for it.
An area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will continue to dominate North Texas weather through the weekend. Afternoon highs will be well up into the 90s. It will be in the low to mid-90s on Wednesday, mid to upper 90s on Thursday and Friday, and low to mid-90s this weekend.
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The app Scrollit is for people that want to say something on their phones or tablets. It's a scrolling message board that lets users put up messages that cover the entire screen. The regular version has one line, while the 2x version lets users have two lines of the screen. The text scrolls right to left in large bold letters. It's great for those times when users are in a crowded room and their friends can't hear them, and texting won't work. There are two versions. Scrollit -Visual Messenger with one line of text is a free app on iTunes with in-app purchases. Scrollit 2X - Visual messenger is 10 bucks on iTunes.
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Also, Meta announces Instagram 'teen accounts' and Garland police have a suspect behind bars for the death of two women.
On Ask the Expert, Farris Rookstool joins us in the KRLD Afternoon News. He is an expert on the John F. Kennedy Assassination, having served on the FBI JFK Task Force and was in charge of all the FBI JFK Assassination Records.
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Patick Jenevein, CEO, Pointe Bello & author "Dancing with the Dragon: Cautionary Tales of the New China from an Old China Hand" joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Meta, the parent company of Instagram, announced Tuesday that it's decided to make accounts held by teenagers on the platform private in an attempt to make it safer for children. The move comes amid a growing backlash against how social media affects young people.
Photo: The Instagram logo is displayed at the 2018 CeBIT technology trade fair on June 12, 2018 in Hanover, Germany. The 2018 CeBIT is running from June 11-15. (Photo by Alexander Koerner/Getty Images)
A massive pipeline fire in the Houston suburb of Deer Park started to burn itself out Tuesday morning. Chris Fox joined KRLD with the latest on the story.
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Even folks here in the Metroplex say they felt an earthquake last night out in West Texas. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the details.
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Less than two days after another apparent attempt on his life, former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail. He's in Michigan on Tuesday, where he's set to campaign in Flint. He'll participate in a town hall-style conversation with his former press secretary and current Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. NewsNation national correspondent Robert Sherman joined KRLD to discuss how the campaign is handling appearances moving forward.
Photo: Law enforcement secures the area around Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Sept. 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Toyota Stadium in Frisco turns 20 years old next year, and KRLD's Alan Scaia says it could get a very expensive birthday gift. The Frisco City Council will vote tonight on $182 million worth of improvements at Toyota Stadium.
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Plus, residents in some parts of North Texas say they felt a 5.1 magnitude earthquake centered in West Texas, and Fort Worth ISD trustees will meet Tuesday night to discuss the future of Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey.
There are five more days until the first official day of fall, but it's not going to feel like it anytime soon. Tuesday began with temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s under a clear sky and a setting full moon. A bubble of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will continue to build across the area through the week, keeping North Texas hot and dry.
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Our App today is called Tody. It's one of the toughest things to do while you're working a full 40 hours a week. There are a lot of tasks you have to do at home. This is an app to help you get some control over some of those household chores. 70% of people say they feel guilty that their home isn't clean enough. This is like an amped-up to-do list for the home. You can break it down to the various rooms in the house, and what needs to get cleaned up and taken care of. It helps you to figure out what areas need priority, like the kitchen or the bathrooms. Who can remember all the tasks that you have to do, even if you're in a one-bedroom apartment? This app can also help you make a game of cleaning everything. Your family can also sync up the app to compete which one can get the chores done right in the fastest amount of time. Tody is free on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Also, the man accused of plotting to assassinate Trump will be charged with federal gun crimes, and a police chase ended in the Dallas-Richardson area that left one dead, and a service road closed.
A gang working out of Venezuela has become a "growing threat" in Texas and the rest of the country, Gov. Greg Abbott says. At a press conference in Houston on Monday, Abbott signed a proclamation declaring Tren de Aragua a "foreign terrorist organization."
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Tarrant County Elections held a mock election Monday to show people how its system and equipment work. The elections department let the public cast sample ballots at an office in North Fort Worth.
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The Cowboys lost their home opener to the Saints 44-19 on Sunday afternoon. Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to break down the loss.
Photo: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys rests on the bench during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints at AT&T Stadium on September 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
The man accused of trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Sunday made his first court appearance Monday morning. Ryan Wesley Routh was taken into custody after a Secret Service agent spotted him with a gun on the perimeter of Trump's golf course. NewsNation correspondent Brian Entin joined KRLD with the latest on the charges against Routh.
Photo: Palm Beach County Sheriff personnel block a road near the Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
"North Texas Giving Day" is the largest regional fundraiser in the nation. The event... which encourages people to support their favorite non-profits... is marking its 16th year. Grants from the "Communities Foundation of Texas" have helped the fundraiser grow... says the group's Calvert Collins-Bratton.
On September 19.... every single dollar that is given on "North Texas Giving Day" will go directly to the non-profits. The event supports more than 3-thousand non-profits in North Texas.
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Plus, the Dallas Cowboys lost their home opener to the New Orleans Saints 44-19, and the University of Texas football team moved into the top spot in the AP football rankings.
Over the next seven days, there will be a pretty benign forecast with above-average temperatures and below-average precipitation. Fall officially starts on Sunday, but it won't feel like it.
Our App today is called 8,500+ Drink Recipes. Any prospective bartenders out there? This app can teach you how to make any of more than 8500 different cocktails, each with a different recipe. This is for those who need a little inspiration for whatever party you might be throwing any time soon. Do you know how to make a Bramble Margarita or a Ruby Thursday? You will with this app. Pick your favorite mixers and alcohols, and you will find something that you've never tried before. Or you might find just the right way to make some of your favorite drinks. It even lets you add some other ingredients that you might not expect to put into a drink, like eggs. It has a different cocktail of the day that you can try. 8,500+ Drink Recipes is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with David Woody, the President and CEO of the Bridge Homeless Recovery Center of Dallas. They provide shelter services or a strategy for escaping homelessness. But first he talks to the wife of the late Olympic gymnast Kurt Thomas Beckie Thomas. She discusses his legacy and their foundation providing scholarships to young gymnasts, as well as thoughts on the recent Paris Olympics.
This week, Jeff talks about week 3 of the Texas College Football Games in Texas.
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Also, the Dallas police chief fires one of their officers for public intoxication, and there are currently a record 19 people in space orbiting Earth, reportedly stuck.
Estela Martinez-Stuart, representing Visit Fort Worth and FW Botanic Gardens, joins the afternoon team. She shares why new North Texans, should start their event, Celebramos a new tradition.
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Frank Lorenzo, former CEO & Owner of Continental, Trans Texas, NY Air, Eastern & Frontier Airlines & Author "Flying for Peanuts," joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The police chief in Dallas has laid down the law for an officer who was arrested for public drunkenness.
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If you follow Texas politics, you may have seen the campaign ad released this week by a state House candidate that showed her smoking marijuana. Sally Duval is the Democratic nominee in House District 73 in Central Texas. She is challenging incumbent Republican Carrie Isaac and joined KRLD on Friday to discuss the ad.
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Also, a Harris County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed while sitting in his patrol car, and the Dallas police officer who was shot in the face during Thursday's ambush is now in stable condition.
A terrible tragedy happened today in Houston. A Harris County Sheriff's Deputy was shot and killed while sitting in his patrol car.
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On Ask the Expert, Dr. Tamirisa joined the KRLD Zoom room. She is an American Heart Association Volunteer and also a Cardiologist at Medical City Heart Hospital. She breaks down the meaning of AFIB as well as the signs and symptoms and even treatment for the condition.
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Ken Wilcox, Chairman & CEO, Emeritus, Silicon Valley Bank & author: "The China Business Conundrum" joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Ahead of the November election, teachers in Texas are already calling on state lawmakers to refuse school vouchers when they return to Austin. The next legislative session starts in January.
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Our App today is called LiDAR Night Vision. This app is for owners of anything from the iPhone X up through the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max. Those phones come with a night vision LiDAR sensor. It lets you use the camera to see in total darkness. It works with your rear-facing camera. The front-facing camera uses infrared sensors. You can see anything in your room or anywhere around you. The distance from an object or a person will change colors. Now, some parts of the app will work on other phones, but only with the front-facing camera. You can record video and audio of all that you can't see without the phone. LiDAR Night Vision is 99 cents on iTunes.
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As rideshare gets more popular, you might be using it more, but a driver in Dallas wound up in the hospital overnight after he was attacked on the job.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has surged in the polls since she accepted the nomination, but how could that impact candidates in Texas down-ballot races? The Dallas Morning News' political writer Gromer Jeffers explained to Mike Rogers and Austin York.
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Hundreds of thousands of Israeli protesters took to the streets over the weekend in opposition to Benjamin Netyahu's defiant stance over a deal with Hamas. NewsNation's Joe Khalil updated Mike Rogers and Austin York on the latest.
Protesters gather around a bonfire on the second day of demonstrations demanding a Gaza deal on Sept. 2, 2024, in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Amir Levy/Getty Images)
The State Attorney General is threatening to sue two Texas counties over their voter registration. AG Ken Paxton is warning Harris and Bexar counties about their plans to mail out voter registration forms to what he calls "unverified recipients."
Paxton says there's a good chance that those registration forms go to felons and undocumented immigrants who are not allowed to vote in Texas.
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One of the six hostages, abducted from Israel on Oct. 7 and found murdered in a Gaza tunnel this weekend, had family in Dallas. At 40, Carmel Gat was the oldest of the victims.
Photo: Gil Dickmann (2R), relative of hostage Carmel Gat, screams during a protest for the release of hostages and against the government and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while sitting on the Ayalon freeway on March 16, 2024 in Tel Aviv, Israel. (Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
Most of North Texas will see rain through the day Tuesday and into Wednesday with the heaviest rain totals to the west of Interstate 35W. Nothing severe is expected.
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A legal battle is brewing between Texas and financial institutions that adopt climate policies. A new Texas law blacklists those banks from doing business in the Lone Star State. KRLD's Chris Fox is in Austin.
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For the first time in 36 Labor Days, Ben Spencer of Dallas is free of any stigma that he's a criminal. KRLD's L.P. Phillips reports on what Spencer's been up to since his name was cleared of a crime he did not commit.
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Just some scattered showers and isolated storms for north Texas today with afternoon highs ranging from 80° to the west to 90° to the east. I think we'll settle into the mid 80s across DFW. Please keep in mind a lot of you won't see rain today, the heaviest will be to the west of us.
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This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Toska Medlock Lee about the "Together We Ball" presented by Project Unity. This event features Dallas police and Dallas youth pastors along with other civic leaders playing basketball for a community cause at SMU. But first, Chris talks to Wendy Reiner of Friends of Dallas Animal Services about their upcoming Clear the Shelter event on September 7th.
Dallas Police Department held a live presser at 5 pm on Friday to discuss the details of what went down Thursday night. There was a shooting in Southeast Oak Cliff that killed one officer and left two injured. The suspect was also shot dead later.
Mike Rosa, Senior Vice President of the Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC), joins David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
CIS Board Member, and Golf Committee Chair Karl Schmalz joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the importance of this local nonprofit and how the upcoming tournament will support the children in North Texas to achieve success in school.
Health experts are working to raise awareness about the maternal mental health crisis in the US which is becoming more urgent than ever. On today's Ask the Expert Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak with a doctor about the issue.
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris sat down for her first interview on Thursday. It was on CNN alongside her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson analyzed the conversation Friday on KRLD.
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The fourth-ranked Texas football team opens its 2024 season on Saturday against Colorado State. The Voice of the Longhorns, Craig Way, joined KRLD's Austin York on Friday to preview the season.
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Also, reactions between the City of Dallas and Attorney General Ken Paxton are being shared after his plans were announced Thursday evening to sue.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the city of Dallas yesterday over the State Fair of Texas' new policy banning guns this year. The Attorney General joined us earlier this morning to discuss the lawsuit.
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The State of Texas is investigating groups that help migrants...to determine if they're planning and facilitating the illegal transportation of immigrants across the border.
Attorney General Ken Paxton's office wanted to question the head of the group "Team Brownsville" as part of that investigation...but a judge has ruled the group is not required to take part in depositions related to that investigation.
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Many people will be celebrating this Labor Day weekend... but TxDot and local law enforcement are warning people not to drink and drive. KRLD's Heather Behrens has more.
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris sat down for her first interview since she officially entered the race. Last night, she and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, explained what their first priorities would be if elected.
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Scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast through the middle of next week. Some of you will see some welcome rain, while others won't see much at all. It's just the way the setup is. My sincere apologies. Also, temperatures will remain below average through the period.
Our App today is called Dog Walk. This app is a way to track where you and your dog are walking. It helps to keep track of how much exercise you both are getting. You can also use it to take different kinds of pictures to send to your family if you wish. It uses the GPS in your phone to help record where you go and how many miles you walk. If you want someone to keep an eye on where you're going, you can share what you're doing and what you're seeing. It'll even help you keep a record of where your dog does his business, if you need that kind of information for some reason. See how far you go, how long you went out, and where you are on a map. It's a GPS Health Tracker for your dogs, and your cats, if you somehow take them for walks. The app can also keep track of their activity and sleep issues. Tractive Dog Walk is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Also, the FBI is offering $25k for information leading to arrest of missing Everman boy's mother wanted for murder.
The first week of the Texas high school football season has arrived, and marquee matchups include Highland Park taking Rockwall Heath and Prosper squaring off with Austin Westlake.
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A North Texas lawmaker says things would be easier and cooler, if the school year started later...Frisco state representative Jared Patterson says it makes no sense to start schools during the hottest part of the summer. Waiting until after Labor Day, he says, would eliminate high air conditioning costs in July and August, and reduce the potential for electricity equipment failures.
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David Coligado, incoming CEO, Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr, P.C. joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Will Cain is the newest addition to the KRLD lineup. His show can be heard on weeknights at 7 p.m. Will joined Mike Rogers on Thursday to talk Dallas Cowboys, growing up in Texas, and, yes, water polo.
Image: Will Cain during the 2022 FOX Nation Patriot Awards at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Nov. 17, 2022, in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)
If you've always wanted to get into fantasy football, but just didn't think you had the time to commit, think again. Washington Post sports reporter Neil Greenberg, who just finished the 2024 Lazy Person's Guide to Fantasy Football, joined KRLD on Thursday.
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Since Kamala Harris assumed the top spot on the Democratic ticket, the Trump team has been criticizing her for not doing news conferences or sit-down interviews. That changes Thursday night when Harris and her running mate Tim Walz will appear on CNN. NewsNation Correspondent Joe Khalil previewed the conversation on KRLD.
Image: Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz walk onstage for a campaign rally at the Fiserv Forum on August 20, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
If you're one of the millions of people traveling by car for Labor Day, experts say to pack up and get on the road as fast as you can. The AAA says Thursday is the day it starts to get very busy. Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas joined KRLD's Mike Rogers and Austin York on Thursday.
Photo: Automobile traffic moves along Interstate 395 on Friday morning Sept. 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Which way will the fight over guns at this year's State Fair of Texas go? KRLD's L.P. Phillips says the Attorney General has given the city and the State Fair until the end of the week to reverse a new policy.
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If you're looking for things to do this weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do this weekend, including Bedford Beats and Eats Fest, DSO: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert, Granbury Labor Day Weekend Festival & more!
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Plus, a fourth person died from their injuries after a major crash in Alvord on Wednesday, and the U.S. Department of Labor says bartenders at two Dallas bars were being forced to share their tips with employees who didn't work on gratuties.
The weather across North Texas is slowly changing as Labor Day weekend approaches. There will be increasing rain chances and cooler temperatures.
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Our App today is called Now Playing. Time for a fun app to help increase your knowledge of music. It will also throw down some knowledge about music that you might not realize. It can be anything from Chuck Berry to Dua Lipa. The app sends you into a deep dive into popular music of all genres with music trivia. You can also find all kinds of different music that you just might love. The app shows you details about any song, or artist, or album. Earn different kinds of rewards the better you get at the game and the more you accomplish certain tasks within the app. You can connect it up to whatever music service you have, like Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, or YouTube Music. It'll teach you more than you already know about your favorite artists as you listen to their music. Think of it as liner notes. See where the artist recorded a song or other different kinds of stories and pictures. NowPlaying: Music Trivia is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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Also, the president of UT Dallas announced that he will be stepping down, and a fourth person was announced dead late Wednesday afternoon from the deadly Wise County rollover crash.
Three people are dead and 11 are injured after a rollover crash in the Wise County city of Alvord on Wednesday morning.
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Dr. R Gerald Turner, President, Southern Methodist University joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Training camp is over for the Dallas Cowboys and they're back home getting ready for the regular season opener, which is one week from Sunday in Cleveland. That's after a preseason that saw them go 1-2. That's not concerning, but there are some other numbers that could be a cause for concern at The Star. Calvin Watkins covers the Cowboys for The Dallas Morning News and joined Mike Rogers and Austin York on Wednesday morning.
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Authorities raided eight hemp shops in the Allen area on Tuesday that police and the DEA say were selling products that contained more than the legal amount of THC. Five people were arrested in connection to the raids and a significant amount of inventory was confiscated. San Marcos-based attorney David Sergi, who represents the shops targeted, joined Mike Rogers and Austin York on KRLD Wednesday morning.
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A business based in India has launched a partnership with the City of Richardson to attract foreign startups to the city. Startup Runway says it works as an incubator to help small businesses reach new markets.
"We're looking at innovative solutions that are capable of changing lives," says Chief Executive Mahesh Nandyala.
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Rob Candelino, the CEO of PetSafe, joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
More isolated showers and storms are in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday and chances go up through the weekend. Temperatures will also be cooler this weekend due to a stalled cold front, clouds, and rain in the area.
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Plus, some Hurst residents are still cleaning up after a water main break caused major home damage, and a 2-year-old is recovering after she was struck by a bullet during an apparent road rage shooting over the weekend in Dallas.
Our App today is called Momento. This is a journaling app to help you remember your life day by day. It's a smart diary that lets you go beyond just writing down your thoughts and memories. You can add those notes, photos, videos, sounds, and other people in your life. This is not limited to just your personal life. You can use it to keep track of anything in your business, the places that you go, the things you learn in class. Just write the notes, add whatever media you wish, and it will organize it all. You can also import anything that you post on any of your social media to keep those memories strong and in one place. The app has a search function, so you can go back to an earlier time and remember what you wrote and your life experiences. It's also personal and private, so you can put everything behind password protection. Momento is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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Plus, Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, and Kia lead the list of most reliable used cars, and a Dallas man was found fatally shot along the road in Farmers Branch.
More than two years after the tragic mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, construction has resumed on a new school there - thanks to a massive donation.
Dallas's own Southwest Airlines has made a bunch of headlines lately and not because of an airfare sale or something like that. On today's Ask The Expert, we get some insight from Mary Schlangenstein at Bloomberg.
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Crews and homeowners are cleaning up after a contractor struck a water line on Monday in Hurst, sending a geyser of water into the air. Five homes were damaged, according to the Fort Worth Water Department.
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Consumers Reports unveiled its list of most reliable used cars and automakers Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, and Kia led the way, although there were a few appearances by domestic automakers as well. CBS News automotive reporter Jeff Gilbert joined Mike Rogers and Austin York on KRLD.
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A federal judge in Texas issued an order on Monday pausing President Joe Biden's policy allowing a pathway to citizenship for immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens.
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Rain chances increase and cooler temperatures arrive across North Texas toward the holiday weekend. There won't be any Heat Advisories or Excessive Heat Warnings anytime soon.
The Fort Worth Water Department says crews are making progress on repairs to a 33-inch pipe struck by an outside contractor Monday. The city says a contractor working for a telecommunications company hit the line near Trinity Boulevard and Precinct Line Road in Hurst.
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Plus, a Rice University student is dead after an apparent murder-suicide, and five Fort Worth homes were damaged when a water line broke and sent a geyser soaring 50-feet into the air.
Our App today is called Timeleft. This is an app that's meant to widen your social circle. Sometimes, you just need to meet new people and this is one safe way to do it. It is there for you to meet five different strangers over the course of one dinner. This is NOT a dating app. You are connected up with others in your city, based on a personality test. It wants to find people that have similar interests that you don't know. When the app puts together these matches, all the dinners take place on a Wednesday evening. You're making reservations for those dinners with five other strangers at the same time. The app organizes the whole thing. It will pick the restaurant with a wide range of food for any budget or your diet. It only picks good places, too. No dives. You can break the ice with a game and make connections with those strangers and maybe you can all be friends and meet up again on your own. You might meet a world traveler, or someone who can speak multiple languages, or a simple engineer. Timeleft is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Also, "most valuable sports memorabilia" goes into auction this weekend, and new security measures started today at a North Texas school after a gun was confiscated from a student Friday.
Kevin Hochman, President & CEO of Brinker International (also known as NYSE: EAT) which owns Chili's and Maggiano's Little Italy, joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The League of United Latin American Citizens wants the Department of Justice to investigate potential violations of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 in Texas. The law provided an enforcement mechanism for the 15th Amendment and outlawed obstacles to voting.
LULAC accuses Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of engaging in "official oppression of primarily Latino and Black voters."
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The high school football season gets underway in Texas this week and there is a statewide shortage of officials. The shortage doesn't just go for football though, it's across all sports. The executive director of the Texas Association of Sports Officials, Michael Fitch, joined KRLD to discuss the obstacles his organization faces.
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The jersey Babe Ruth wore when he famously called his shot in the 1932 World Series sold for $24 million at Heritage Auctions in Dallas this weekend.
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Autism and the courts. KRLD's L.P. Phillips tells how a Collin County case could force the courts to rethink how to handle a defendant with autism.
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We may have dropped out of the triple-digits this weekend, but it's still hot, and the heat has killed a couple of kids who were left in hot cars. Last week, police in Corpus Christi say a mom forgot to drop her daughter off at daycare, leaving the two-year-old in the back of her car. She told police her daughter had fallen asleep in the car when she pulled into her job at a school about 8 am. She found her in the backseat about five hours later. The school nurse tried CPR, but the girl died and the woman was arrested. A day later, police to the north in Beeville say a woman left her nine-month-old granddaughter in a car. That girl died, too, and police expect charges there to include criminally negligent homicide, but the grandmother went to the hospital this weekend with cardiac issues.
Our App today is called Talkpal AI. There are several apps out there that can help you learn a foreign language, like Rosetta Stone or DuoLingo. This language teaching app uses A-I to help you learn a language with personalized training. It says it's the most efficient way to learn and that you can learn a new language five times faster with this app than any other service. You'll be listening, speaking, reading, and writing everything in that language. The app brings you into conversations to help you retain what it is you learn. It has active listening models and training exercises. Plus, it can give you feedback in real-time to see how you're progressing. It has more than 300 different types of learning experiences and each one can keep up with you at your pace. This is an active way to learn and you can interact with native speakers of the language you're learning. Talkpal AI is a free app on iTunes and Android. There's a subscription model.
Plus, a Collin County case is forcing courts to take a look at how autism impacts criminal cases in Texas, and a man drowned after celebrating his baptism in Lake Waxahachie over the weekend.
Triple digits will disappear for a while, and there will be increasing rain chances and slightly cooler temperatures through this week and into the holiday weekend.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Lee Nixon, co-founder of Adreana's Angels Foundation...a non-profit providing financial assistance, resources and emotional support to children battling cancer, and to their families. With their big charity softball game coming up, she shares details as well as memories of Adreana's journey. But first, Chris talks to JaCoi James Pugh, the president of Black Women's Wall Street, a women-centric organization providing startup business training, financial literacy and education to help them impact and benefit their communities.
Plus, it is almost Fantasy Football time. Listen to Mike Rogers and Austin York share some witty and fascinating Fantasy Football team names.
Police in Royse City say a 15-year-old girl is lucky after she took a ride with a stranger and the stranger took off with her. Police Chief Kirk Aldridge can only speculate what led to the teenager getting into an SUV with someone she didn't know. But when she did it became clear within minutes that the stranger wasn't heading to her house. He said he wanted to go to his house and he wanted to pay the girl for prostitution. Luckily the man stopped at a gas station where a motorcycle cop was nearby writing a ticket. She bolted and ran to the officer.
Liam Ryan, CEO, Streetleaf joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
With just over two months to go until the presidential election and the Democratic National Convention in the rearview mirror, Face the Nation turns its focus on Sunday to how the DNC could affect Kamala Harris' campaign. Moderator Margaret Brennan previewed the show with KRLD's Mike Rogers.
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Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris sent a message to voters that they were waiting to hear when she accepted the party's nomination on Thursday night, Dallas County Democratic Party Chair Kardal Coleman said.
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Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nomination for president Thursday at the party's convention in Chicago. SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says Harris' acceptance speech indicated an effort to pivot from her policy positions in the 2020 campaign.
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Kamala Harris's running mate Tim Walz is still being criticized for his military record and is accused of "stolen valor". KRLD's Michael Board explains.
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The University of Texas System Board of Regents announces a huge merger of two of its schools starting next year.
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The race for the Texas senate seat in November...is getting really tight...
A new poll put support for Sen. Ted Cruz among likely voters at 46%, while his challenger, Dallas congressman Colin Allred, sits at 44%. Rice political science professor Mark Jones...one of the authors of the polls says these results really haven't changed from what they showed in June...even with the surge of Vice President Kamala Harris. He says Cruz has not retained all the Trump votes which is a problem. Jones says Harris still has an unfavorable mark in Texas, so tying Allred to her will be key to his campaign.
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Former president Donald Trump was also watching last night's end of the Democratic National Convention...sharing various thoughts on the platform Truth Social. He joined Fox News reporters to talk about Harris's speech.
On the final night of the Democratic National Convention, Kamala Harris took the stage. Reporter Steve Futterman reports from Chicago.
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Plus, Excessive Heat Warnings are back in store for North Texas, and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas), who's running for U.S. Senate, also spoke Thursday night in Chicago.
Excessive Heat Warnings are back across all of North Texas on Friday. There will be more warnings and advisories over the weekend, but there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
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Our App today is called Cloaked. We are all worried about the safety of our data. It's some of the most valuable property on the Internet. This is a service that can hide your personal data from just about anyone. It can also delete from places where you might not want them knowing that much about you or your family. It looks at different sites to determine any threats to your online safety. Find and then monitor where your info is going and then delete it. You can cloak your information, like your real phone number and email. It can help you to create an unlimited number of temporary phone numbers, passwords, user names, and emails. The app lets you start phone calls and texts from your cloaked phone number or emails from a cloaked email address. Cloaked: Protect your privacy is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Also, see what fun events are happening this weekend, and Denton ISD bus driver placed on leave after reports of erratic driving.
A Dallas man who wounded a police officer who was attempting to make a murder arrest has taken a plea deal. KRLD's LP Phillips has the latest.
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Oprah Winfrey, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz headlined the third night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Wednesday night. KCBS reporter Doug Sovern joined KRLD's Mike Rogers and Austin York to recap the night.
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The Dallas Police Department paid employees $11 million in overtime last year, part of a nine-figure overtime bill for the city as a whole. On Wednesday, police officials presented a plan to the city council that would aim to reduce the overtime bill over the next several years. Reporter David Goins of KRLD's media partner NBC 5 covered the meeting and joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to discuss.
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KRLD is gathering more information as a rideshare driver survives a car-jacking that started in Arlington...and took them all the way to the Miami area. KRLD's L.P. Phillips has been sorting through the details.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has officially accepted the Democratic Vice Presidential nomination. At the party's national convention in Chicago last night... Walz touched on his experience as a public high school teacher, football coach, Congressman, and Governor. He also took aim at Republicans...
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A huge reward is now being offered in the case of a bald eagle nest that was illegally destroyed in Sherman. KRLD's Melanie Brown has more...
If you're looking for things to do this weekend in North Texas, KRLD has you covered. There are plenty of things to do this weekend, including Bark in the Park at Dallas' Klyde Warren Park, Future and Metro Boomin performing at the American Airlines Center, and the North Texas Fair & Rodeo in Denton.
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Heat Advisories are back for most of North Texas on Thursday and will likely stick around through the weekend. There could be a pattern change in about a week.
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Barack and Michelle Obama headlined the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The Texas State Network's John Butler joined Mike Rogers and Austin York on Wednesday morning and discussed whether Democrats will sustain the enthusiasm they had for the Obamas through the rest of the week.
Former U.S. President Barack Obama (L) gestures to former First Lady Michelle Obama as he arrives to speak on stage during the second day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 20, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
A local union protested outside a UPS office in McKinney on Wednesday morning, less than a week after they say a driver passed out due to heat exhaustion and crashed on the highway. Reporter Alanna Quillin of KRLD's media partner NBC 5 joined Mike Rogers and Austin York live from the picket line.
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In honor of Black Business Month, Cynthia Nevels joined KRLD Afternoon News. She gives perspective on the entrepreneurs she works with and their goals for impact.
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Just like we did for the Republican National Convention last month...we're covering the Democratic National Convention all week.
The second night featured the Obamas and their endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Former First Lady Michelle Obama said hope is making a comeback and she made a few swipes at Donald Trump. Here's some of her speech.
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With the extremely hot and dry weather comes the growing threat of wildfires that Governor Abbott is working to get in front of.
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A UPS teamsters union is picketing in McKinney...calling for air-conditioned trucks after a scary encounter with one of their colleagues. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia.
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Plus, a local union held a union Wednesday morning after they say a UPS driver passed out while driving his truck in McKinney, and former First Lady Michelle Obama and former President Barack Obama headlined the second night of the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday in Chicago.
It will be slightly cooler on Wednesday, but still hot into the weekend, as Heat Advisories and Excessive Heat Warnings slide off to the west and south of Dallas-Fort Worth. All of North Texas will experience poor air quality through the rest of the week.
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Our App today is called Zeam. There are a lot of streaming apps that you have to pay for. Others are called Free Ad-Supported streaming apps with all kinds of TV shows and movies. But, a lot of people have moved into Texas over the last few years, and they might want to keep up to date with what's going on in their old hometowns. This app lets you stay informed with TV newscasts from all over the country. It has full shows as well as on-demand news clips and live events going on where you used to live. It also features some national shows to keep you up to date on anything from major news stories to the latest from Entertainment Tonight. It has full documentaries and the best in local and national food and drink shows. There's also sports coverage from other sports beyond just the big four sports. And the latest in travel. Zeam is a free app on iTunes and Android. Yes, it has commercials. That's what makes it free.
Also, get a preview of what will tonight's Democratic National Convention will hold, and burn bans
Ian McClure, CEO of Gulf Coast Hotel Management, joins David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Democratic National Convention goes into night 2 with another lineup of heavy hitters taking to the podium in primetime. On today's Ask The Expert, we return to Chicago to chat with Phil Prazan from NBC 5.
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An auction house in Dallas is now taking bids in a collection of sports memorabilia. Heritage Auctions' "Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction" runs through Sunday.
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A Waco man could face a Dallas County death penalty trial over the murder of two convenience store clerks in two days. KRLD's L.P. Phillips is live to bring us the latest development in a case we've been following
DFW hit 107 degrees Monday...officially the hottest day of the year. A lot of you seem to be taking the warnings seriously and staying indoors! KRLD's L.P. Phillips has been checking in with hospitals and says there haven't been a lot of heat-stroke cases.
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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night.
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Several Texans spoke at the first night of the Democratic National Convention, which started Monday in Chicago. President Joe Biden, who is not running for reelection, gave the keynote speech at the end of the night.
Plus, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) addressed delegates at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, and triple-digit temperatures are increasing wildfire risks in West Texas.
The use of an online genealogy test has helped police and prosecutors convict a Dallas man of a sexual assault that happened 24 years ago. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says there could be as many as a dozen other victims.
The National Democratic Convention got started last night with a couple of Texans taking center stage. KRLD's Alan Scaia continues our team coverage. Dallas Democrat Jasmine Crockett was one of several members of Congress to speak last night.
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The wind shifted to the east across parts of North Texas on Tuesday morning as slightly cooler air filtered in from the eastern half of the United States. It's still going to be hot, but not as hot as it has been the past couple of days. Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, Waxahachie, and Kaufman are under Heat Advisories. Excessive Heat Warnings have been pushed to the west of DFW and will remain out there through the rest of the week. No advisories or warnings for McKinney, Sherman, and areas to the east for Tuesday.
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Our App today is called Jobsnap. This is an app for people who need help from contractors or other home service providers. It also is a place for those contractors to find customers. Those contractors get aid in managing their customers better. That saves a whole bunch of time and money. If you need someone to work on your house, you can find them here. You can send the details to those contractors that you know. Or you can put your job up for bids. If you have a larger company, you can bid on jobs in different areas near where you operate. It'll help you pick your crew, depending on what the job needs. Those crews then can plan out how their days will go. Both sides get to communicate directly through the app. The contractor can set the prices and the customer can decide if that's what they're willing to pay. And after the job is done, you can show off your work and the customer can show others what a great job you did. Jobsnap is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for the pro version.
Also, the young man who killed five people in a crash is charged with intoxicated manslaughter, and DFW Airport reaches a new high temperature of 106 degrees.
In Dallas, OurCalling has extended its hours to serve as a cooling station. The nonprofit near Interstate 30 and Cesar Chavez Boulevard has stayed open until 8 p.m. instead of 3 p.m.
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What will happen at the DNC this year? On today's Ask The Expert, Phil Prazan from NBC-5 joined us to talk about it. He's in Chicago.
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The Democratic National Convention is now getting underway in Chicago. Texas has 273 delegates at the event.
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Ahead of the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday, SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says the party must address issues like the economy and border security.
As seen from an aerial view people enter the United Center in preparation for the Democratic National Convention on August 16, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
President Joe Biden will speak Monday at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, delivering a very different speech than the one he was anticipated to give just a month. KCBS' Doug Sovern joined Mike Rogers and Austin York from the DNC with a preview.
The United Center undergoes preparation ahead of the Democratic National Convention on August 17, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
On Friday's Ask The Expert, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure joined us from the White House. She is the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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You better have your car registration up to date., because in Dallas, you can get a ticket even when parked.
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Plus, Monday could be the hottest day of the year in North Texas, and the Democratic National Convention gets underway Monday night in Chicago.
Monday will be another day of Excessive Heat Warnings across North Texas, but a weak cold front will cool temperatures down several degrees starting on Tuesday. No rain will accompany this front.
Our App today is called Cheerful. As we head to the holiday season, it's never too early to start looking for the perfect Christmas present. I know it's August, but you might be on the lookout already. This app can help you build a personalized shopping list of gifts that you can work toward getting for any reason. It doesn't have to be Christmas. It can be birthdays or anniversaries, or just because. Set up the lists that you want and get reminders on your phone. You can get ideas and suggestions by putting in that someone's interests. It could be a birthday gift for a science student or a music lover. Any age, any stage of life. It'll show you a dozen ideas that you can find that are in your budget and their tastes. The app will show you those ideas within 60 seconds. You can make as many gift lists as you have people in your life and the search doesn't cost you a thing. Cheerful is a free app on iTunes.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Texas Dept of Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller about the Farm Fresh Initiative teaching kids where our food comes from. It's a part of the Farm to School movement. Chris also talks with Suicide Prevention Advocate Fonda Bryant about the rising number of suicides by police officers across our nation and what we all can do.
Also, a middle school student is released to the custody of their parents after officials say he injured a Corsicana ISD administrator.
Steve Farrar, CEO and President of My Plates, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Texas Instruments will receive $1.6 billion in federal funds to help with semiconductor plants being built in Sherman. The announcement comes on the heels of $400 million in federal funding for Global Wafers -- also in Sherman. So what's making the North Texas city so attractive to tech companies? Sherman Economic Development Corporation CEO Kent Sharp joined Mike Rogers and Austin York to explain.
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Questions are being raised about medical equipment in a Houston school where a boy collapsed this week. In Houston, an 8th grader died this week after collapsing during a gym class. Houston Federation of Teachers president Jackie Anderson says she's been told the defibrillator at the school wasn't working at the time
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The North Texas Fair and Rodeo, which opens Friday night in Denton, is adjusting its schedule due to the forecasted weekend temperatures reaching 100 degrees or higher.
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More than 70 US Congress members signed a letter to the US Postal Service - calling for better heat safety measures. This comes more than a year after a North Texas man collapsed while delivering mail in the extreme heat...
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We've been telling you about kids heading back to school across North Texas, and now those schools are looking ahead. The state has not increased funding per-student since 2019 and federal pandemic relief is running out so a lot of districts passed budgets this year with shortfalls. Dallas ISD cut administration jobs but gave a raise to teachers. Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde says they opened this week with the fewest open jobs since they started keeping track.
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Our App today is called Stippl. There's less than a month left for summer vacation trips. You want to make them memorable, and plan them out. This is an app to make those plans, change them, and carry them out. You can use the app to book the places where you want to stay wherever you're going. It can help you plan out where you might want to eat and find out how much you should budget for your meals. You can use the app to update your packing list, so you don't forget anything at home. It'll show you the best ways to get from one place to another, and book your tickets. If you're meeting up with friends or family at a vacation spot, you can coordinate and plan the trips with them so you arrive at the same time. It also has suggestions for interesting things to do in a particular place. Take notes and keep them in a separate part of the app. Set up your wishlist of cities to see in that notes section. There's also a social media aspect to get ideas from other travelers where you're going. Stippl: The Travel Planner is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, a Corsicana ISD employee was afterlifted to a hospital after what the district called a "disruption" in the classroom, and a North Texas woman calls it a career after 54 years working for Whataburger.
For the first time this year, Excessive Heat Warnings have been issued for Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, McKinney, Gainesville, Sherman, Denison, and points east. These warnings will most likely continue through the weekend. Everybody else is under Heat Advisories.
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Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday reported the first heat-related death in the county this year. The woman was 79 years old and lived in East Dallas. She did not have any other pre-existing medical conditions, according to officials.
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Also, Google says it will expand Texas locations with over a billion dollars, and Rockwell parents weren't too happy with the Rockwall school board for its handling of sex abuse allegations.
Google spent almost two billion dollars to build data centers in Red Oak and Midlothian a few years ago, but now they're going to spend even more to expand them. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia
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The hits keep coming for Arlington. KRLD's Alan Scaia says they've booked another big event with a lot of big hits.
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Gord Neal, the CEO of World Copper Ltd. (TSXV: WCU) (OTCQB: WCUFF), joined KRLD's David Johnson for the CEO Spotlight on Thursday.
On today's Ask the Expert, Dr. Barbara Kessel, Supervising Psychiatrist at Equip joined the KRLD Afternoon news to talk about the importance of free meals for kids at school and how it can prevent not only food insecurity but also a poor relationship with food which can lead to food disorders.
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A former McKinney woman is learning what her future will be like for helping her fiance plan the murder of a Rockwall mother. Here's KRLD's LP Phillips with the latest.
Plus, mourners gathered in Fort Worth on Wednesday night to remember Fort Worth police Sgt. Billy Randolph, and the Democratic National Convention begins in Chicago on Monday.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, we've got you covered. KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do this weekend from the North Texas Fair & Rodeo in Denton to the Sister Act musical, Zach Bryan in concert & more!
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High temperatures across North Texas will be above 100 degrees through Sunday, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. Heat index values could range from 105-109.
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Our App today is called American Red Cross Blood Donor App. These dog days of summer can cause all kinds of extreme shortages of blood. This app can help you give the gift of life through blood donations. It helps you find where the Red Cross is running blood drives near where you live. You can set up your own appointments to donate to the Red Cross. The app will let you know what are the results of that mini-physical you get before you donate. One cool thing about this app. People want to know that they're doing some good. The app will inform you when the blood you donate is on the way, and helping to save a life. You'll also know when the Red Cross really needs your help and there's a critical need for blood. You can also earn milestone badges for your generosity. Blood Donor American Red Cross is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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We've had a few 100 degree days, but ERCOT says the power grid has done a good job handling the weather so far this summer. KRLD's Alan Scaia takes a closer look.
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Also, ERCOT says the power grid has done a good job handling the weather so far this summer.
Jason McCann, Co-Founder & CEO, Vari® joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Waste collection workers made a horrific discovery around 9:20, Wednesday morning. They found the body of a newborn boy in the bottom of a trash compactor inside a garbage truck in Northwest Harris County. The Harris County Sheriff's office says he was between one and 30 days old and was a full-term baby. They say garbage collectors found this after re-packing trash.
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A day after 71 Texas House Republicans signed a petition urging the State Fair of Texas to reverse its policy banning guns from the fairgrounds, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) sent a letter to the city of Dallas threatening legal action.
State Rep. Brian Harrison (R-Waxahachie), who signed the petition, joined KRLD on Wednesday to discuss the back-and-forth.
Photo: Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas (Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)
Plus, today marks the biggest back-to-school day with Arlington ISD's 50k students back in the classroom today.
We've been telling you about all the kids headed back to school in North Texas, and now another district is getting settled back in today. KRLD's Alan Scaia is in Arlington.
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Plus, there are concerns that predators are out in North Texas following investigations into attempted child abductions on the first day of school and a vigil will be held for Fort Worth police officer who died in the line of duty while attending to a traffic accident.
Our App today is called Younify. How many streaming services do you have? How do you keep track of all of them and what you're watching on them? You're not just binging everything. You'll watch one show on Netflix, then another one on Max, and a third one on Hulu. This app can help you keep them all straight. It's a personalized streaming guide with a search engine, so you can find out what shows are streaming on which channel. You can put all of your watchlists in one place. You don't need to just mindlessly scroll through a streamer, looking for something to watch. It works with all the major paid streamers as well as the FAST, free ad-supported streaming services. This app also doesn't make you fill out any profiles about what it is you like. Younify is a free app on iTunes and Android
Plus, police in two cities say children on their way to school were harassed by men they didn't know, and Fort Worth Police officers escorted one of their own to the funeral home Tuesday afternoon.
As kids across North Texas return to school, a non-profit in Dallas is helping families who may not be able to afford school supplies. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia.
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A bizarre story out of Arlington involving a 9-1-1 call, a shooting, and a burning brush. Here's KRLD's Austin York.
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Every year, the Farmers Almanac makes predictions about the weather months ahead. They have been predicting the future since the formative years of the United States. On today's Ask The Expert, Sandi Duncan joined us. She's the editor of the Farmers Almanac.
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Dr. William Dunkelberg, Chief Economist of the NFIB (National Federation for Independent Business), joins David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Fort Worth ISD's 140 schools opened for the 2024-25 school year Tuesday. About 75,000 students attend schools in the district.
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Police in two cities say children on their way to school were harassed by men they didn't know. KRLD's LP Phillips gives us an update.
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Once again, a Texas judge has blocked the release of A-F accountability grades for public schools...at least for now.
Two Texas women are calling on the Feds to investigate hospitals in Texas that refused to perform abortions - despite their conditions falling under the exception to the state's abortion ban. We get details from KRLD's Chris Fox in Austin.
Plus, a nonprofit is raising profit for the sergeant's family, and Fort Worth ISD students return to class on Tuesday.
Triple-digit temperatures are here to stay for a while and so are the Heat Advisories. It will be sunny with building heat through the weekend.
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Plus, three more names are added to a lawsuit against the Tarrant County jail after another death of an inmate, and an investigation starts after the possible wrongdoing during Hurricane Beryl's recovery efforts.
Students in Dallas ISD started the 2024-2025 school year Monday. The district says enrollment this year is about 140,000.
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John Zogg, President, Goldenrod Companies Dallas joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A Fort Worth Police officer was killed in the line of duty Monday morning. Police say Sergeant Billy Randolph was working at the scene of a crash on 35W near Sycamore School Road.
Temperatures remain in the upper 90s across North Texas, and while Oklahoma is getting plenty of rain, it's unlikely any of it will reach Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Plus, some Grand Prairie residents are dealing with internet outages after a crash that killed three people on Saturday.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Dean of Success Coaching at Dallas College, Robert Reyes, about their Super Saturday fall registration event for students on all campuses. But first he chats with Sharla Kershen and Bart Lesniewicz of New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy. They use the horse and human connection to help children and adults with disabilities, and recently have added a program that specifically targets veterans with PTSD.
Plus, many questions are circling about the safety measures at the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth.
Hawaiian Falls parks in Mansfield and Roanoke gave discounts to families Friday in exchange for school supplies. Families dropping off supplies received $10 admission that can be applied through September 15.
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After Dallas and Fort Worth, Frisco ISD is the largest school district in North Texas, with about 67,000 students. Superintendent Dr. Mike Waldrip joined KRLD's Mike Rogers to talk about the 2024-25 school year.
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Police in Garland have nabbed some copper thieves who were leading cops on a chase in a U-Haul.
A group of Southwest Airlines passengers decided to take on the air carrier giant over a 5-dollar fee. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says it didn't go well.
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Back-to-school items will be tax-free this weekend across Texas as parents take students shopping before the first day of class in many districts. Kevin Lyons with the Texas Comptroller's Office said if it is something considered "specialized," parents will have to pay tax.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will debate at least once this fall, the Republican nominee said at a news conference Thursday. Trump said he has agreed to two more debates, but the Harris campaign has yet to provide a response. Margaret Brennan, host of CBS' Face the Nation, joined KRLD's John Liddle Friday morning to preview what to expect on the show this Sunday.
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Plus, a weak cold front will keep temperatures below 100 degrees over the weekend, and most North Texas school districts return to class next week.
A rare August cold front will keep temperatures under 100 degrees until next week. And some lucky North Texas residents might even see some rain before the end of the weekend.
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Our App today is called World of Mouth. This app can help you find great restaurants anywhere in the world. Search through an area and you'll find where the foodies and chefs go to have a night out. It could be anything from a cool pizza place to a five-star restaurant in Vegas. Or you can find where the best street food is in a city. It's not all fancy eats. There's some great grub in some areas that you wouldn't think of. It has a bank of 600 food experts giving their ideas on where to eat and drink in more than 4 thousand cities. Break it down by city and types of food, and you'll get some recommendations. It gives you the links to their sites, directions, and other info. This is a food app that's created by food lovers from all over the world. World of Mouth is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
The State Fair of Texas opens September 27, but local, state and federal agencies have been working since January on a safety plan. Last year, a man fired a gun in the food court. He was charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Sherif Mityas, CEO, BRIX Holdings (Red Mango®, Smoothie Factory + Kitchen®, Souper Salad®, Friendly’s®) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Students in Wylie ISD returned to class Thursday. The district in Collin County is growing with almost 20,000 students now and planning to add 3,100 more over the next ten years.
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Thursday marks the last day of Heat Advisories before a slight weekend cooldown. A few lucky ones will see some rain through the period.
Thursday morning began with temperatures in the upper 70s to low 80s with a light south wind. There will be plenty of sunshine with widespread Heat Advisories and an Air Quality Alert. Afternoon highs will range between 100 and 105 degrees, with the hottest temperatures west of Interstate 35W.
Plus, the hottest temperatures of the year stick around, and students in Wylie ISD head back to school.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, we've got you covered. KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do this weekend from back-to-school events to Funny Girl, NorthPark AutoShow & more!
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Our App today is called Trip Tunes: Roadtrip Playlists. There's always time for a great playlist when you're on some kind of roadie. It doesn't have to be for the summer. This app can help you put together the perfect mixtape for your trip. And you don't even have to do it old school and wait for just the right song to play on the radio. This does it for you. All you do is put in where you're going and what kind of music that you like. The app puts together a combination of tunes fit for your travel as you anticipate getting to where you're going. The app will time out everything so you can have just the right amount of music. It can even help you discover artists that give you that local feel at your destination. Preview what's on the list, make some adjustments, and then hit the road. Trip Tunes: Roadtrip Playlists is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Board Chair, Forest Forward joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
We're not that far away from the State Fair of Texas. It starts September 27 and in preparation for that, fair officials announced the ten finalists in the annual Big Tex Choice Awards. These are the new creations that'll be available at the Fair this year. Five sweet and five savory and Mike Rogers breaks them down for you.
Students in Denton ISD returned to class Wednesday for the start of the 2024-25 school year. Denton ISD is considered a rapid-growth district, outpacing growth in surrounding areas.
From the 2018/2019 school year to the last school year, enrollment in Denton ISD increased 8.9%, adding 2,697 students. Enrollment for all districts across the western part of the Metroplex increased .2% over the same time.
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Kamala Harris' selection of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz over Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was the "safer choice," Rice University political science professor Mark Jones says.
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After Vice President Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, WCCO reporter Mark Freie says it energized the governor's base in his home state.
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North Texas will see two days of heat advisories, a brief cooldown, and a few lucky ones may see some showers this weekend. After that, the heat returns with a vengeance next week.
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Plus, one person was arrested after fighting and stabbing other drivers following a crash on I-635 on Tuesday morning, and the U.S. has the most total medals at the 2024 Olympics.
Many people have returned to flip phones because they don't want all the stress and distractions of doomscrolling on their phones. Maybe you don't want to turn in your iPhone for something else -- it does have other functions, after all. The app Dumb Phone can give you the best of both worlds. When you have the app on, it turns your home screen into just a few functions. No more icons showing you all the apps that you probably don't use. You can have just the phone, messages, camera, photos, and safari or messenger. It also lets you set up different "dumb phone" screens, depending on how you want to use your phone. Dumb Phone is a new app. It's free on iTunes with a subscription model to a pro version.
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The secret is out, and the campaign starts for real now, two weeks before the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Kamala Harris picked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) to be her running mate on Tuesday. Dr. Thomas Gray, assistant professor of political science at UT-Dallas. joined Ask the Expert on Tuesday.
Richard Rawlings the founder and proprietor of the Gas Monkey Bar & Grill, joined KRLD's David Johnson for the CEO Spotlight on Tuesday.
One person was arrested after police say he stabbed someone on Interstate 635 in Dallas on Tuesday morning. The incident came after a crash that shut down the westbound side of the highway near Forest Lane for three hours just after 7 a.m.
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North Texas is forecast to reach 100 degrees at least through Friday, and the first part of August is typically the hottest time of the year. The average high temperature remains 97 degrees until it drops to 96 on August 15.
The area averages 20 days of 100 degrees or more each year with the average final day of triple-digit heat on August 27. DFW Airport had ten days 100 or higher in 2024 through Monday.
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U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R-McKinney) joined the KRLD Morning News on Tuesday to discuss tensions in the Middle East and the 2024 election.
Photo: Rep. Keith Self (R-TX) arrives at a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 27, 2023, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Starting in the world of Artisitic Gymnastics, Spring, Texas' Simone Biles missed out on more Olympic hardware in the balance beam finals...however, Biles, alongside fellow Spring, Texas gymnast Jordan Chiles were able to lock out the podium with a silver and bronze finish later in the morning in the Floor Exercise finals! In the Gold Medal match for Mixed Team Skeet Shooting, Argyle's Vincent Hancock and teammate Austen Smith of Keller, missed out on the top step by 1-point, settling for a silver...and in the women's 200-meter semi-finals, Austin's Gabby Thomas qualified for the finals happening today at 2:40!
Some airline passengers file a lawsuit against Austin-based Crowdstrike.
A massive computer meltdown last month is blamed on the cybersecurity company. In a proposed class action suit, three fliers have sued in Austin...blaming CrowdStrike's negligence in testing and deploying its software. Those suing say they spent hundreds of dollars on hotels, food and alternate travel...they also say they were physically hurt from having to sleep on the floor of the airport. They say Crowdstrike should pay damages to anyone affected. The suit also says the Southwest Airlines technology-related grounding in April of 2023 should have made the outage "entirely foreseeable." In a statement, Crowdstrike said the case lacks merit.
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The DPS is investigating a deadly crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck in southeast Texas.
The crash happened in Chambers County early Monday morning. The truck left the road, hit a culvert and went up in flames. Investigators are still trying to identify the vehicle's license plate and ID number. The driver died in the crash...and has not been identified yet because of severe burns. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is aware of the crash and is getting more information from Tesla.
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North Texas will see a few more hot days before temperatures cool down Friday. There is a slight rain chance beginning Friday, but it will not be a widespread event.
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Plus, Dallas police Chief Eddie Garcia fired two officers, and the U.S. continues to bring home more medals from Paris.
Our App today is called Canva. This is a design app that goes beyond just picture resizing and color correction. This app has all kinds of templates that can help you put together your own greeting cards or special videos. This app can turn into the nearest thing to a graphic designer. You can create your own designs on a blank white page, or use one of the templates that are provided. You can add your photos and messages that you want in your creation. There are hundreds of different fonts to choose from. It comes with a photo editor to make your pictures look right for the final project. Make anything. Birthday cards, invitations, anniversary greetings. You can publish banners and flyers. Canva is a free app on iTunes, Android, and Windows. It comes with in app purchases.
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Plus, a Frontier pilot is placed under arrest just before a flight takes off at DFW Airport.
A woman in Houston is charged with murder, nearly a year to the day after her baby died in a hot car.
Robert S. Kaplan, vice chairman at Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and former CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, joined KRLD business analyst David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight.
A pilot for Frontier Airlines was arrested in Houston just as his flight was about to take off for DFW Airport. The flight was about to leave Bush Intercontinental last Thursday.
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The Will Cain Show makes its debut on KRLD Monday night at 7 p.m. Ahead of the first broadcast, Will joined midday host Chad Benson to talk about what to expect from 7-8 p.m. in North Texas.
Photo: Will Cain during 2022 FOX Nation Patriot Awards at Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on November 17, 2022, in Hollywood, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)
Some high schools in North Texas started practice Monday morning. UIL rules allowed schools that did not have spring practice start conditioning.
Conditioning did not include contact, so kids were not allowed to wear pads, but practice with helmets was allowed.
A Tarrant County jury is now deciding punishment for a Dallas man for a fatal shooting outside AT&T Stadium during a Cowboys game. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says it's the second time the man has stood trial.
Simone Biles looked to add to her Olympic Hardware this morning in the Balance Beam Finals. Then Biles, alongside fellow Spring, Texas native Jordan Chiles, later competed in the Floor Exercise Finals. Argyle's-Vincent Hancock, who captured Gold in the Men's Skeet Shooting this weekend, alongside Burleson's-Connor Prince, and the rest of the US Mixed Skeet Shooting team chase the podium at 8. And Gabby Thomas of Austin, competes in the Women's 200-meter-sprint finals at 1:45!
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Plus, a traffic stop attempt in Bedford leads to hours-long standoff on Highway 183 Sunday.
Monday is the first day of practice for high school football players across the state of Texas, and coaches and trainers are working to keep student-athletes safe and hydrated in the summer heat.
Steve Keasler, the athletic director at Carroll ISD in Southlake, joined the KRLD Morning News to discuss precautions in place to protect players.
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The weather in North Texas will be quiet this week as temperatures heat back up into the triple digits Tuesday through Friday. Those will be the hottest days this week. No rain is in the forecast until possibly the weekend, along with slightly cooler temperatures.
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A passenger on an American Airlines plane is facing criminal charges for trying to open the cabin doors in the middle of the flight. Federal prosecutors say 26-year-old Eric Nicholas Gapco of New Jersey was on an American Airlines flight from Seattle that was headed to DFW Airport last month...when he began acting strangely.
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The stock market is set to open lower today. That's after steep drops in Asian and European markets overnight, all tied to news in the US on Friday, says KRLD business analyst David Johnson.
At the close of business Monday, the Japanese market wrapped up its worst two-day decline ever, while South Korean stocks dropped about nine percent.
Bedford Police tried to make a traffic stop on 183 yesterday, but that led to an hours-long stand-off in the middle of the highway. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the details.
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Starting today, Love Field will lose the use of one of its two runways. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says the city is assuring customers they won't notice significant delays.
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KidsNanny is an app for parents of young children to get a little more control over what they're looking at on their phones. The app lets parents manage how much time their kids are online. They can also set those times for every day. It also has a check-in feature that lets parents know where their children are at any time of the day and another feature that lets them know if their kids leave a particular area where they're allowed to go. KidsNanny is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Plus, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill in response to the murder of a Houston 12-year-old, and Chevron is moving its headquarters from California to Texas.
Fair Park may host the biggest "back to school" fair in Dallas, but another neighborhood is planning its own event on Saturday. The Midtown Improvement District's Back to School Fair runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Vickery Park Branch Library.
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Dallas hosted its 28th "Mayor's Back to School Fair" Friday at Fair Park. Dallas ISD families started lining up a couple of hours early to pick up school supplies and receive other services like medical and dental check-ups.
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High temperatures reached 100 degrees on Thursday, and the hottest day of the year so far will arrive on Friday with the high expected to reach 103. It will mark the ninth triple-digit temperature this summer. The weather this weekend will be slightly cooler with a small chance of showers late Friday night into Saturday morning.
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Plus, the Americans released Thursday in a prisoner swap with Russia landed early Friday at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD says it has included artificial intelligence in its antibullying policy.
Our App today is called FYSH. Ever since the pandemic, there are a lot of people who decided they needed to make some extra money through side hustles. This is an app for those freelancer types and for companies that need to hire them. It goes through all of the different details that you need to deal with when looking for someone needing a side job. You can manage your clients, and set up appointments, and send out invoices with the app. If you're on the hunt for something, you can use it to offer up what it is that you can do for potential companies. It gives you customized recommendations for places where you can show off your skills. It has a chat function to connect each side together. Everything is done in the app. It'll even handle how you get paid for the gigs. FYSH stands for Fuel Your Side Hustle. It's a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Dr. David P Kelly, Chief Market Strategist, JP Morgan Funds joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Volunteers with the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas are bringing school supplies to four schools in Dallas and Plano as part of the organization's "Stock the School" initiative. The United Way says 90% of teachers spend their own money on school supplies and decorations, and the average teacher spent $800 last year.
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If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, we've got you covered. KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do this weekend from Festival of Independent Theatres, Jared's Epic Blaster Battle 9, Music Made Here from the City of Garland: RED and more!
Students in Garland ISD read picture books to shelter animals Wednesday as they prepare to start the next school year. Students and their parents read to dogs and cats at Garland's animal shelter.
"Kids really connect with animals, so this is an easy way for them to build those skills," says Community Outreach Coordinator Christie Fuentes.
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On average, August is the hottest and driest month of the year. Thursday and Friday will get progressively hotter with heat advisories, with a slight chance of showers and storms on Saturday before temperatures slowly heat back up next week.
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Plus, crews extinguished a fire at the New Generation Church in southern Dallas on Wednesday, making it third church fire in as many weeks in the city, and a McKinney jury is expected to deliberate Thursday in the case of a woman accused of stabbing her husband to death.
Our App today is called FCC Mobile Speed Test. This is the new app that the FCC just put out last week. It's a way for you to see the actual speeds on your broadband. They say it's the best way for the federal government to have an accurate map of what actual speeds are around the country. There are two different kinds of tests. The Crowdsource Test and the Challenge Test. The Challenge Test is a way that you can find out if your service provider is telling you truth about what it advertised as the download and upload speeds. If your ISP doesn't live up to the standards, you can actually file a challenge and it has to answer it. FCC Mobile Speed Test is a new free app on iTunes and Android.
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Plus, a court rules buoys can stay floating on the Rio Grande Valley while a trial over their future plays out.
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden have made stops in Texas over the past two weeks. The president spoke at the LBJ Library and stopped at Houston City Hall Monday, where former Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is lying in state. The vice president gave speeches in Dallas and Houston last week; she will speak at Lee's memory service Thursday.
The Senate has passed what they are calling the "most significant child online safety legislation in decades." Two bills were passed with the goal of forcing social media companies to make their platforms safer for kids. One of the bills was co-sponsored by Texas Senator John Cornyn.
The mother of a toddler is suing a Plano preschool for a million dollars claiming her girl got ahold of an employee's vape pen on her first day.
The Denton County woman says the 20-month-old girl came home from her first day at the Bright Horizons preschool with a puffy face and spent the night throwing up.
It's the last day of July and there are still about seven more weeks to go before we see the next decent cold front through North Texas. More heat advisories are in place Wednesday, and most likely through Saturday.
Plus, several other Texans prepare to make their Olympic debuts, and a mother is suing a Plano preschool, claiming her toddler got ahold of an employee's vape pen.
Our App today is called Point. If you're someone that has some time, and you want to use that time to volunteer, this app can point you in the right direction to find the right place to donate that time and effort. The app breaks down the volunteer opportunities into 20 different categories. You can do work with groups that specialize in homelessness, or animals, arts and culture, or maybe education. It can find groups that are close to where you are that will be just the right fit. The app caters to what things you're interested in. And it'll show you places to go for the times that you're free. When you choose something, the app will tell you where to go and what you need to know about the organization. You might even meet like-minded volunteers at the same events. POINT - Volunteer Near You is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Plus, American Airlines among carriers fighting against law asking airlines to disclose extra fees.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has joined a growing number of school districts in North Texas limiting students' use of cell phones during the school day. The school board passed the rules this week.
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Brenda Snitzer, Executive Director, The Stewpot joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Our App today is called Perplexity AI. This is an AI search app. This app will help you with information that you are doing research for. This is like Google on steroids. It might make you even forget all about Google for your search. You can ask all kinds of questions and get detailed answers. It works with your voice as well. It will also show you the most popular questions that people are asking on any single day. You can also ask follow-up questions when you get the answers to your first. The app will also show your history of questions. It'll even let you look at the sources of the answers that the app provides. Perplexity AI is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for the pro version.
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We are facing at least a week of very dangerous heat -- triple-digit highs and a Heat Advisory in effect through at least tonight. This kind of heat must not be taken lightly as it puts you at risk of heat stroke.
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Another eventful day of the Summer Games, KRLD's Tristan Rines has your Day 6 recap for our Texas Olympians... A pair of Texas A&M swimmers competed in the Women's 100m backstroke, with Beryl Gast-al-dello representing France able to advance to the Finals today at 1:55, however fellow Aggie Aviv Berz-alev, representing Israel, was eliminated from contention during the semi-finals. Dallas' Teal Cohen and Team USA were unable to qualify for the Final A group in Women's Quadruple Sculls rowing, with the Final B group scheduled for competition tomorrow at 5:15 in the morning...Houston Boxer Joshua Edwards was sadly eliminated by Italy's Diego Lenzi via a points decision...Avery Skinner of Katy, Texas and UT Longhorn Chee-ah-kuh oh-BAH-goo and the US Women's Volleyball team fell in a tight match to China 3 to 2...Fellow Longhorn Luke Hobson however was able to claim a BRONZE medal in the Men's 200-meter freestyle...And Baylor-alum Brittany Greiner and the rest of the USA Women's basketball team dropped Japan 102 to 76.
A former Fort Worth Police chief is suing the city for his termination, but KRLD's Alan Scaia says he may also be having issues at his current job.
Triple-digit temperatures return to North Texas as August, the hottest month of the year approaches. By the end of July, Dallas-Fort Worth feels an average of nine triple-digit days, and so far this summer, there have been eight.
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Plus, Texas lawmakers want to know why it took so long to restore power after Hurricane Beryl, and a Dallas man will stand trial for a murder that took place outside AT&T Stadium as a Cowboys game came to an end.
Patrick J O'Hare, Chief Market Analyst, briefing.com joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A new ramp connecting westbound Interstate 20 to southbound Highway 287 has opened as part of the $2.1 billion expansion of highways in southeast Tarrant County. The project is updating 14 miles of I-20, Loop 820 and Highway 287.
Dallas County has broken ground on an emergency operations center near Highway 183 and Mockingbird. The $40 million project will cover 37,000 square feet.
The emergency operations center gives local, state and federal government agencies a chance to work together on responses to natural disasters, manmade disasters and public health issues. In 2015, Judge Clay Jenkins says Dallas County's EOC moved from a "complete dump" in the Records Building to a former warehouse west of Downtown.
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It's looking like a busy Monday in Paris, KRLD's Tristan Rines has your Lone Stars taking part today...
Heading into Day 6 of Olympics competition we've got a loaded schedule...In the Women's 100-meter backstroke heats at 4 this morning, Texas A&M's Beryl Gast-al-dello representing France, and Aviv Berz-elav representing Israel, looked to qualify for the semi-finals at 2 pm...Teal Cohen of Dallas, alongside her three teammates kicked off the Women's Quadruple Sculls Rowing competition at 4:30...Houston's Joshua Edwards took on Italy's Diego Lenzi in the 92-plus-kilo Men's Boxing round of 16 at 5:30...Avery Skinner of Katy, Texas, UT Longhorn Chiaka Ogbogu, and the rest of the USA Women's Team take on China in Volleyball at 10am...Fellow Longhorn, Luke Hobson, chases another medal for the USA at 1:40 in the Men's 200-meter freestyle final...and Baylor-alum Brittany Greiner and the USA Women's basketball team take on Japan at 2.
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Contractors for the City of Dallas will get a pay raise...to keep up with inflation.
Dallas has a policy in place that companies that get contracts to provide services for the city...like landscaping or janitorial...have to pay their employees a living wage. Researchers with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology calculate that figure for major cities. The rate for the current fiscal year was $18.24 per hour, but it's going up for the fiscal year that starts October 1st to $22.05 per hour.
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The US Geological Survey reports eight in just the past 24 hours on top of a cluster on Friday and Saturday.
A geologist says the speed of the fracking process in West Texas might have something to do with the recent quakes.
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Plus, three people in Arlington were hospitalized Sunday after a house fire, and Gateway Church in Southlake issued another apology to a woman who says former Pastor Robert Morris sexually abused her as a teen.
North Texas has had 12 straight days with below-average temperatures. The average high temperature for this time of year is 97 degrees. After mid-August, temperatures will trend downward until September.
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This week on Better Living Chris Arnold checks in with Xavier Henderson of For Oak Cliff.Org, an award-winning non-profit with a mission of developing
community through education, social mobility and social capital about their 10th anniversary Back To School Festival. But first, he talks to Regina Oliver
of the Oliver Family Charities. She is the mother of Andre Emmitt, the basketball star who lost his life during an East Dallas drive-by shooting. Their
organization is changing the lives of kids through education and sports.
Elyse Stoltz Dickerson, CEO, eosera joins KRLD's David Johnson joins on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president. CBS' Margaret Brennan joined the KRLD Morning News on Friday to preview this week's Face the Nation.
Photo: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22, 2024, in Washington, DC. U.S. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
An Arlington pastor is accused of sexual assault. 51-year-old Ronnie Goines is the lead pastor at the Koinonia Christian Church in Arlington. Police say a woman made an outcry about a sexual assault last month...and their investigation gathered enough evidence to get a warrant for Goines' arrest. He surrendered at the Tarrant County Jail on Thursday and was booked on charges of sexual assault and indecent assault. Police say he previously served on the City of Arlington’s Unity Council and is a former member of APD’s Arlington Clergy and Police Partnership program.
A lot of work's been done this week at First Baptist Church in downtown Dallas following that massive fire a week ago.
Russell Scott with the latest...
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Barack and Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris, just days after Pres. Biden announced he would not seek reelection.
The former president and first lady told the VP in a call that they will “do everything we can to get you through this election and into the Oval Office.”
CBS' Ed O'Keefe reporting.
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Thursday, we told you about the shooting involving a police officer in Dallas. Now, we're learning more about what led to the shooting. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the latest.
Dallas Police say officers working undercover got an alert from a camera system that takes pictures of license plates and checks them against a database of stolen cars or those involved in alerts.
Chief Eddie Garcia says they called for uniformed officers to arrest the guys inside, but when they got to the complex near 75 and Loop 12, Garcia says the car started moving, hitting two other cars. police fired, hitting one person who ran off. They arrested him and took him to the hospital, arrested two others but one person is still on the loose.
One person had an active murder warrant. garcia says they'll release more information next week.
Ahead of the Paris Olympics, there have been disruptions in train travel and controversy during training. CBS News correspondent Wendy Gillette joined the KRLD Morning News just hours before the opening ceremonies were set to begin.
Photo: A general view of Team Canada during a Beach Volleyball training session on Day 1 of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at the Eiffel Tower Stadium on July 25, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Plus, two suspected leaders of the Sinaloa cartel were arrested in El Paso, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones held his camp-opening press conference on Thursday.
The Police Chief of Dallas -- speaking out this afternoon - about the chain of events that led to his officers shooting one of four suspects who were inside a stolen car.
All this happened at an apartment complex near Golf Lakes Trail near 75 and Walnut Hill.
Chief Eddie Garcia says when the people inside the stolen car saw the officers - they stepped on the gas...hitting two squad cars..
Southwest Airlines' CEO Bob Jordan joins Mike Rogers during his Midday News on 1080 KRLD to discuss all of the upcoming changes to the airline including the implementation of assigned seating and making red-eye flights available this Thursday.
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Plus, reactions pour in for President Biden's first speech after announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race.
Investigators in Jack County have a murder to solve. But KRLD's L.P. Phillips says this case may be tougher to crack.
The death of 25-year-old Roberta Mumma happened in the mid-80's. Her body was dumped near the Jack County town of Wizard Wells where it was not discovered until 1989. Now, through DNA, the identification has been made and DPS Sergeant Juan Gutierrez says the investigation is back on the front burner.
It's a starting point but there is a long way to go. Mumma's last known location was somewhere in Tennessee and it's still a mystery how she wound up in rural Jack County.
Even with the ceremony Friday, Texas saw one of its Olympians hit the pitch...
Kevon Williams, USA Rugby 7's Team Captain from Houston had a busy Wednesday, starting Pool C play against host country France and finishing in a 12-12 tie. Following that, USA took on favorite Fiji who caught the states off guard in a 38 to12 beatdown. Heading into Thursday, USA is set to face off against Uruguay at 8am, looking to make it out of the Pool Stages for a shot at the Finals Bracket, with a path towards Olympic Gold.
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Speaking for the first time since he withdrew from his re-election campaign, President Biden spoke from the Oval Office last night -- acknowledging that his own party was divided over his candidacy.
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Republicans say they need to stay unified after the president's speech. Senator Ted Cruz says Joe Biden's decision to step aside has "thrilled" other Democrats.
But on his "Verdict" podcast, Cruz says the amount of money Kamala Harris has raised shows Democrats are now "relieved." He says the Republican convention showed his party is "unified," but he says they can't get overconfident.
Republican Congressman Keith Self says he stopped counting Joe Biden's lies two minutes into the speech last night. Fellow Republican Beth Van Duyne says Kamala Harris failed as "border czar" and would push what she calls a "radical policy" leading to more illegal immigration and crime.
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Dallas-based Southwest Airlines on Thursday announced it will introduce assigned seating, premium seating, and the addition of red-eye flights.
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Plus, President Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday night to explain his decision to end his reelection campaign, and Thursday marks the first day of practice at Dallas Cowboys training camp in Oxnard, California.
Scattered showers and storms will develop during peak heating hours through Saturday, taper off on Sunday, and then North Texas weather returns to a typical late July and early August pattern next week.
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From Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's Greatest Show on Earth to concerts by Morgan Wallen at AT&T Stadium and K-pop sensation Ateez at Globe Life Field, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend around Dallas-Fort Worth. KRLD's John Liddle has a preview in Around Town.
Photo: Signage adorns trailers outside the arena on the final day of the Ringling Bros Barnum and Bailey Circus on May 21, 2017, in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Plus, the public could vote on a measure that could help combat Dallas PD understaffing issues.
Rafael Lizardi, the chief financial officer of Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN), joined KRLD's David Johnson on Wednesday to discuss the company's second-quarter earnings, which beat analysts projections.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit says crews have been working "continuously" to repair tracks damaged by a crash Sunday morning. A Dallas Fire Rescue truck plunged off the elevated highway separating Downtown from Deep Ellum about 6 a.m. Sunday.
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Denton police have arrested a jailer after he offered a newly-released inmate a strange ride in his car.
Police say when they released a woman from their jail 22-year-old Miguel Mederos pulled up as she was walking away and offered her a ride in his vehicle. She accepted and told detectives that Mederos made several sexual comments toward her during the car ride. Even after he dropped her off he made sexual advances toward her via text message that night. Mederos was fired after investigators found he intentionally subjected the woman to sexual harassment by requesting sexual favors...using his job as a jailer as a backdrop. He was subsequently arrested for official oppression with a bond set at $2,500.
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The Olympics are getting underway and KRLD's Tristan Rines has your first Texas-based athlete entering the global arena...
While the Olympic ceremonies don't grace your television screens until Friday, TODAY competition begins on the "football" and rugby pitches! With Houston native, and USA Rugby-7's team Captain, Kevon Williams, set to begin Pool C play against France at 9:30 this morning! Then just a few hours later, at 1:30 Texas-time, Williams and Team USA take on Fiji! Meanwhile, USA soccer gets underway against France in their 1st match of Group A at 2.
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Wednesday night, President Joe Biden is scheduled to talk about ending his reelection campaign. The president will give the speech from the Oval Office at 7 p.m. Central.
Then over the next few days, both he and Vice President Kamala Harris are planning trips to Texas.
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North Texas is entering the hottest time of the year on average, but temperatures won't be too bad until next week. Plus, there are still a few more chances of rain, in some areas, over the next four days.
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Plus, the Dallas Cowboys are set to start training camp in Oxnard, California, and the Texas Rangers won their third straight game on Tuesday, to climb to within three games of first place in the American League West.
SketchAR is an app to help bring out users' inner artist, even if they have trouble drawing a straight line or coloring inside the lines. If you can trace, you can draw. It teaches you different art lessons and has more than 700 to choose from. You can start from beginner courses and work your way up to more advanced training. It can even use those tools to make your simple drawing into something a lot more impressive. It'll show you techniques on the phone that you can take to a piece of paper, a sketchpad, or a canvas. The app has teachers from more than 30 different countries. SketchAR: AR Drawing App is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, Texas county sheriffs meet in Fort Worth for training, and Fort Worth and the Salvation Army cut the ribbon Tuesday on an expanded service center.
Angie Freed, the general manager of Galleria Dallas, joined KRLD's David Johnson on Tuesday to discuss back-to-school shopping.
The Salvation Army has finished renovations on a family shelter in Fort Worth. The Mabee Social Service Center first opened in 1989.
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Three earthquakes hit an area northwest of Abilene on Monday night. The biggest quake was 4.9 near the Scurry-Fisher county line.
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Texas ranks 50th of the 51 U.S. states and the District of Columbia when it comes to women's health and reproductive care, according to a new report.
Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is off to a quick start, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is counter-suing for a breach of contract.
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was felt across West Texas late Monday. The epicenter was west of Snyder, about 15 miles northwest of Sweetwater. A lot of North Texas saw some rain Monday, while others didn't see a drop. That will be the case again Tuesday through the upcoming weekend.
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Plus, structural engineers will determine whether First Baptist Church in Dallas can be rebuilt or not, and repairs continue on DART tracks where a crash occurred.
Our App today is called Friendly Social Browser. It's one of the most cumbersome things to do with all of your social media sites. You have to look at each one individually. This app lets you access all of them in one place. It works with Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, Messenger and others. The app lets you run all of them on their own-individual web browsers, and those browsers help to protect your private information. It has an ad-blocker to get rid of annoying video ads or just regular ads in your feed. You can switch quickly between your social media. And it might be able to free up some of the precious storage space on your phone. There's one other good thing. It's built from the ground up from right here in Texas. Friendly Social Browser is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Our App today is called Aspect. This might be the most anti-social social app around, because the only thing around you is a bunch of AI bots. Seriously, you are your own real friend with this app. Every other person in your social circle is artificial intelligence. It lets you connect with those AI's in a whole different way. The app even fills your feed with photos of stuff that the AI is doing. You can put up your own pictures, like you would on Instagram. And you'll get comments, but again, they're not from real people. There are private direct messages available, so you can chat with your AI friends. Think about it. How many of your friends on your other social media actually know who you are? This app doesn't fake it.
Aspect, an AI "Social" App is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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The face of the Democratic party switches from the president to the vice president, now that Joe Biden has given up his reelection bid. He gave his full endorsement to Kamala Harris on Sunday. So what happens now? On Monday, Dr. Thomas Gray, an associate professor of political science at UT-Dallas, joined Ask the Expert to explain.
Plus, reaction continues to pour in to President Biden's drop out of the presidential race.
The new disaster flick "Twisters" blew away box office expectations over the weekend. The $80.5 million opening was about $30 million more than analysts expected.
KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff joined the KRLD morning news to review the film.
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The recent surge in the stock market might be causing investors to question the value of their financial advisors. Should You Fire Your Advisor? Should you go into DIY investing? And what's a “robo advisor?"
CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger joined the KRLD Morning News to talk about the trends.
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A slow-moving cold front will produce scattered showers and storms on Monday isolated storms Tuesday through Friday. More scattered storms are possible this weekend and below-average temperatures will continue over the next seven days.
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Plus, a large fire on Friday caused First Baptist Dallas to collapse, and former Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday afternoon.
Saturday, as the smoke was clearing at the historic Dallas First Baptist Church, built in 1890, a Dallas Fire-Rescue Battalion Chief delivered some good news about the main church.
KRLD's Joe Kelly was live at the scene as a fire engulfed the historic First Baptist Church.
Witnesses to the four-alarm fire at South Baptist Church in downtown Dallas speak to KRLD's Joe Kelley.
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The cyber issues caused by the disruption following a Windows update from the company, CrowdStrike, forced some emergency crews in North Texas to change their protocols Friday morning.
There's a critical need for blood both in North Texas and around the nation - and Friday and Saturday there is a very special event going on in Frisco where you can help. It's the Battle of the Badges and it pits the fire department against the police department. But you play a huge part...by giving blood. It's put on by Carter Blood Care. KRLD's Austin York spoke with James Black with Carter
about the event and how important giving blood is this time of year...
This is happening at multiple locations in Frisco Friday until 5 pm and Saturday 9-3.
Comedian Frank Caliendo is in North Texas this week. He's appearing at the Improv in Addison. He stopped by the KRLD Afternoon News. He's appearing Friday night and Saturday night. Tickets are availble online at improv t-x dot com.
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There's swirling speculation that President Biden may drop out of the November election. Senator Ted Cruz is predicting there will be an announcement coming soon. He told members of the Texas delegation in Milwaukee for the convention that even the liberal media is turning on Biden. If the president drops out, Cruz predicts it will be Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket. The Texas Republican says that move would generate billions in free advertising.
A new study shows Texas is nearly last in the nation when it comes to women's health issues. Only Mississippi fares worse, according to findings from the research foundation the Commonwealth Fund. The group's Sarah Collins says Texas has the highest rate of uninsured women in the nation....one in five don't have coverage...and has too few maternity healthcare workers...and is 49th on pre-natal care visits.
A shooting has rattled people who live at an apartment complex in Old East Dallas - and some of them are talking about moving. 23-year-old Charles Dennis III was shot and killed Wednesday night at the complex on Munger Avenue. Deleatrice Smith lives there - and says the complex was hit with dozens of bullets.
Below-average temperatures and above-average precipitation, those are our weather stories over the next 7 days!
It's a quiet morning across North Texas as temperatures have fallen into the 70s with a few clouds overhead. Nothing is showing up on radar and I don't expect any rain today and most of tomorrow. Afternoon highs today will reach the low 90s today, mid 90s on Saturday.
Our App today is called Organic Maps. Our phones have all kinds of different map apps on them. But, typically, those apps have to have an Internet connection in order to come up. This app doesn't need that. You can download the maps, and then use them offline with driving or walking directions. Just like the other map apps, it comes with turn-by-turn directions. It also has different kinds of travel guides depending on where you're going. It works with different kinds of activities that you might want to do on a holiday. It has all kinds of detailed trails for hiking. The secret: It has GPS navigation and the maps are updated when you are online. The app also lets you book reservations for hotels and find different locations, again all offline. It also doesn't do any tracking or data collection or invade your privacy. Organic Maps: Offline Map is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Fourteen Dallas ISD students spent the first part of their summer competing in a "Shark Tank"-style business competition. The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship set up the course at UNT Dallas.
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Plus, big crowds visited the Dallas Zoo on Thursday with cooler July temperatures, and SEC media days continued in North Texas.
Bob Parsons, Founder: GoDaddy, Parsons Technology, PXG Golf; author " Fire in the Hole!" joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Dallas Zoo hosted its first "Dollar Day" of the summer Thursday. People with reservations could get in for $1.
"I love it so much. I'm happy to be here with my grandchildren," one woman said as she took a picture with her granddaughter in a stroller.
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After President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, KRLD asked if the coronavirus is making a comeback Is this seasonal or is there something more going on? KRLD's Mike Rogers talked to Dr. Donna Casey. Immediate Past President of the Dallas County Medical Society, about the current COVID situation.
A Gofundme is set up for a Wise County teen who suffered severe burns while protecting children from a fireworks accident.
Greenwood resident Hunter Donahue was at a Fourth of July event helping with a fireworks show. One of the mortars explode, setting off a chain reaction with other nearby fireworks. As people started to scatter, Hunter threw himself over some small children nearby. He was hit on his back and his head suffering third-degree burns on over 30 percent of his body. Burned and bleeding, he was rushed to the hospital where he underwent surgery and received skin grafts. Doctors say he may need more surgery. If you’d like to help this local hero pay for mounting medical bills, you can donate through GoFundMe on the Hunter Donahue page.
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A weak cold front reached Central Texas on Thursday morning, taking showers and thunderstorms with it. North Texas will see just a few spotty showers, and after temperatures get out of the 70s this morning, they'll only warm to near 90 degrees. The average high is 96 degrees.
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Plus, U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz (R-Edinburg) and U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) addressed the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, and Arlington is using the MLB All-Star Game to help prepare to host the 2026 World Cup.
Adam Tsao, Co- Founder & CEO, Airside Mobile joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Argyle Independent School District has passed a resolution denouncing planned changes to the civil rights law known as Title IX. The Biden Administration had intended for expanded rules to include LGBTQ students to take effect August 1.
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Fans from around the world have spent days in Arlington for the Major League All-Star Game. The Texas Rangers hosted the game Tuesday night for the first time since 1995.
"I really enjoyed it, bringing it back to Texas. It's been 29 years since it was here last," a Rangers fan said.
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Plus, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says it was Republicans who supported him when facing intimidation as part of the reason he switched parties.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for July 18 - July 21.
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We're getting an idea of just how serious Donald Trump's ear wound is after Saturday's assassination attempt. CBS' Tony Dokoupil talked with the former president's son Eric Trump from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
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Delegates at the Republican National Convention heard from Texas Senator Ted Cruz Tuesday night. He focused on criticizing the Biden Administration's immigration policies - and blamed them for a series of crimes committed by people that he said should not have been in the United States.
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There won't be any Heat Advisories in place across North Texas on Wednesday or for the foreseeable future. There is rain and cooler temperatures in the seven-day forecast.
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Plus, the American League beat the National League 5-3 in the All Star Game on Monday night at Globe Life Field.
Our App today is called Find Up Your Car With AR. When you go shopping in this heat, you don't want to waste a lot of time hunting for your car in the parking lot. This app can help you track down your ride by using 3-D augmented reality. You set the location of where you parked, and when you're ready to find your car, this app shows you where to go. You really can't miss it, because there's a big red arrow that shows you which direction to go. All you have to do is follow the arrow. This doesn't just work for looking for a car. If you're a large building, and you want to get to a certain meeting spot, don't get lost. Follow the arrow. Find Up Your Car With AR is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Elon Musk says he's moving the headquarters of SpaceX to Texas -AND - he's moving the headquarters of X to Austin -- and he's doing it all - for political reasons.
KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson on Elon Musk/ Wall Street joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Craig Davis, the president and CEO of Visit Dallas, joined KRLD's David Johnson to discuss Michelin's move into the Lone Star State.
It's been around for more than a century, and finally, the Michelin Guide is getting around to checking out the restaurant scene in Texas.
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As Arlington hosts the Major League All-Star Game Tuesday night, a business in Dallas is preparing for an auction of iconic baseball memorabilia. Heritage Auctions will host its Summer Platinum Night Sports Auction August 23 through 25.
Among items up for bid is the jersey Babe Ruth wore in the 1932 World Series when he may have called his shot.
Tuesday marks another day of Heat Advisories across North Texas, with afternoon highs topping out slightly above 100 degrees. The feels-like temperature or heat index will reach around 106. The wind will gust to 25 mph.
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Plus, U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Waco) says both parties need to tone down their rhetoric, and the Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez won the Home Run Derby on Monday night at Globe Life Field.
Footpath is a maps app that lets users use their fingers to show some of the areas they want to visit. The app plots the path to different roads and trails on the map. This app is for people who want to go biking, hiking, running, or do any water sports like sailing or kayaking. There are turn-by-turn directions that users can listen to, so they don't have to watch the app to find out where they're going. The app keeps track of users' physical activity and its effect on their health. Footpath Route Planner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Eric Schwartz, CEO , CyrusOne joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The governor and lieutenant governor say Texas will investigate ongoing power outages around Houston as a result of Hurricane Beryl. The system made landfall near Matagorda, Texas a week ago.
We are less than a month into summer and West Nile Virus is already surging around North Texas. KRLD's L.P. Phillips talks to the director of Dallas County Health and Human Services.
Just a day after former President Trump was shot, President Biden spoke to the nation last night, saying there's a need to lower the temperature in politics.
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Governor Abbott says the shooting of Donald Trump represents a "sad and tragic day" in America. Abbott says Trump's first post afterward thanking the secret service and sending condolences to the family of the man who died showed the first thing Trump thinks about is other people.
But Abbott says any day with an assassination attempt and where someone is killed is a sad day in America. He called any attack on a public official an outrage, also citing that Harris County Deputy shot and killed last week near Houston.
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We're waking up to a clear sky with temperatures ranging between 75° and 81°. It's pretty thick out as well, but at least we have a bit of a breeze blowing this morning. It's a good time to take a brisk walk, a bike ride and walk your dog. This is the coolest part of the day! More Heat Advisories today with an afternoon high close to 100°. It'll feel more like 106° during the mid-afternoon. Rinse and repeat this forecast tomorrow.
Our App today is called CookMate. More people started cooking at home during the pandemic. They found out it's actually cheaper to do that than go out for dinner all the time. They build up their list of recipes, and they're probably all over the place. Websites, grandma's favorite foods, recipe books. This app gives you a place to store all of them in one place. Cookmate turns all those recipes into a digital cookbook. You can use it to import any recipes that you see online. Scan any published recipe and it'll show up in the app. Add your own pictures. You can also edit any recipe to put your own spin on it. The app also lets you share your favorites with your friends and have them share their favorites with you. It'll help plan your meals and put together a shopping list. CookMate is a free app on iTunes and Android with a subscription model.
After the shooting at a campaign rally for former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday, U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R-McKinney) joined KRLD's Austin York.
Photo: Rep. Keith Self (R-TX), left, speaks during a House Rules Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on June 3, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) was at the Pennsylvania rally where former President Donald Trump was grazed by a bullet on Saturday afternoon. Miller joined KRLD's Austin York following the shooting to deliver a first-hand account and look ahead to the Republican National Convention.
Photo: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller speaks at former President Donald Trump's rally in Robstown, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non-profit "A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish, about the "It Takes a Man" seminar about guidance for young boys. But first, he talks with Vincent Battles, a longtime community organizer and educator making a difference connecting and celebrating family from Fort Worth to Dallas.
It's one of the biggest events of the year for Parker County - if not THE biggest event --and it's happening Saturday in downtown Weatherford. We're talking about the Parker County Peach Festival. KRLD's David Rancken and Austin York talked to Tammy Gazolla, President of the Weatherford Chamber of Commerce.
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Dale A. Petroskey, President & CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) ; former President, National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Budweiser Clydesdales joined the Fort Worth Herd in the Stockyards Friday as they prepare for the All-Star Game in Arlington next week. Budweiser says it is Major League Baseball's longest sponsor.
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Plus, conference programs could have had something to do with the baggage delays at Dallas Love Field on Thursday.
Events surrounding the Major League All-Star Game start Friday in Arlington with the HBCU Classic at Globe Life Field. Friday is forecast to be "seasonably hot" in Arlington with highs in the upper 90s; the National Weather Service says we could hit 100 Monday and Tuesday as more visitors arrive from other parts of the country.
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Dallas, Fort Worth and Arlington are facing a deadline to make plans for high-speed rail, but KRLD's Alan Scaia says Dallas wants to take a closer look at the process.
Texas Democrats signaled their support for President Joe Biden following his news conference in Washington on Thursday night.
Photo: U.S. President Joe Biden holds a news conference at the 2024 NATO Summit on July 11, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
There are no big changes in the North Texas forecast Friday through Wednesday, with slightly above-average temperatures and some isolated storms dotting the area.
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Scott Cohn, a special correspondent for CNBC, joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the network's rankings of best states for business.
Plus, about 500,000 people who lost power due to Hurricane Beryl may not get it back until next week, and a Fort Campbell soldier from Mesquite was stabbed nearly 70 times, according to an autopsy.
Plus, the family of a solider from Mesquite who was murdered is demanding answers, and Love Field experienced problems with its baggage belts Thursday morning, causing some travelers to miss flights.
The next week features above-average temperatures and a few isolated showers through Sunday. There is also the potential for a pattern change by late Wednesday or Thursday through the following Sunday.
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From MLB All-Star weekend to concerts by Hunter Hayes and Cage the Elephant, there's no shortage of things to do this weekend around Dallas-Fort Worth. KRLD's John Liddle takes us around town.
Photo: Fans take a selfie outside the stadium prior to Game One of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on October 27, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
Our App today is called NoPlace. This is the latest new social media app. You can get in on the ground floor, before all the kids get into it. One person describes it as Twitter meets MySpace. It has all the features that you'd expect from social media. But, this one doesn't carry all the weight of the algorithms and the ads. You can customize what your profile looks like, find your friends, and chat with anyone that you want to. Remember how MySpace used to let you list your top 10 friends? NoPlace does that, too. You can find out what's interesting in their lives. Make new friends and share your favorite music. Write posts and make different themes. Social media used to be fun, before the corporations and rich people took them over. NoPlace is the #1 app in the App Store right now. It's a free app on iTunes.
Kroger and Albertsons are in the middle of a corporate merger that could see almost 580 stores get sold off as part of a divestment before the two companies could complete things to the tune of more than $24.5 billion. KRLD Business Analyst David Johnson joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday to discuss the deal.
Mark Parmerlee, President & Chairman, Golden Chick joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to 20,000 members of her sorority in Dallas on Wednesday. Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, a historically Black sorority launched at Howard University in Washington D.C. in 1908.
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Andretti Indoor Karting and Games has opened its latest venue in Grand Prairie, bringing a blend of high-speed thrills and family-friendly entertainment to the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This is the tenth location nationwide, with number 11 planned to open in North Fort Worth in September.
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Plus, fire departments from North Texas sent crews to Southeast Texas to assist with the aftermath of Beryl.
Several fire departments in North Texas have sent help to parts of the state cleaning up after Hurricane Beryl. The storm made landfall near Matagorda, Texas before dawn Monday.
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Temperatures will hit the upper 90s Wednesday through the weekend and daytime humidity levels and heat index values will be just a few degrees above the actual temperature.
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Our App today is called Suno. A couple of weeks back, Austin York created a couple of songs about Kristin Diaz and me. Those songs dealt with Kristin's coffee snobbery and my wardrobe choice of wearing shorts to work every day. This is the app that he used. It's an A-I app that lets you bring your ideas to song. It can be literally anything. Tell it to write a hip-hop song about the dog that constantly relieves himself on your lawn. Or have it write a love song to your cat. Tell Suno to write an Indie Pop song about your upcoming summer road trip to the Hill Country. It doesn't write the songs, the A-I will also perform them for you. You think it, it'll write it. And there are dozens of different music styles that it will perform for you. Suno says it can "soundtrack your life". Suno is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
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Brad Alberts, the president and CEO of the Dallas Stars, joined KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the team's new streaming service, VICTORY+
It's an event that is guaranteed to fill your bellies and help you give to a couple of great causes.
Every year for the last 28 years, the summer brings us DFW Restaurant Week. It's a way to learn about new restaurants all over the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
These are places that you might not ever get the chance to experience.
Reservations just opened for this year's DFW Restaurant Week runs from August 5th through the first of September.
Every year, DFW Restaurant Week raises money for two charities: the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope.
On today's Ask The Expert, the CEO of Lena Pope, Dr. Ashley Elgin joined us.
The City of Arlington and Globe Life Field will be the center of the baseball world for the MLB All-Star Game and surrounding events over the next week. And it all starts with the HBCU Swingman Classic on Friday, July 12 at 7.
The Classic invites 50 Division I student-athletes and is underwritten by the Youth Development Foundation, which is a cooperative endeavor of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association.
As the Dallas Stars have powered through the last few great seasons on the ice, their fans have become increasingly frustrated with the television distribution situation.
Bally Sports Southwest has struggled to remain on some of the more popular cable providers, resulting in low ratings and disconnected fans. Diamond Sports Group, which owns Bally Sports Southwest, ended its broadcasting agreement with the Stars after the 2023-24 season.
So the Stars were left without a broadcast home for next season.
The Dallas Zoo announced new summer hours to help visitors, staff and animals stay cool during those hot summer days. Starting this week and running through Friday, Aug. 30, the zoo will open at 8 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.
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Police in Burleson have shut down a gift card tampering ring. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says you could be a victim.
In the wake of Beryl, surface winds are from the north Tuesday morning. This has ushered in slightly drier air into north Texas, allowing temperatures to fall to near 70°. It feels quite nice out. Yesterday we only hit 86°. Today, we'll reach the low 90s with relatively dry air still in place.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who is acting governor while Gov. Greg Abbott is out of the country, said CenterPoint Energy was bringing in thousands of additional workers to help get the lights turned back on quicker. He said the storm toppled 10 transmission lines and that many of the outages were caused by fallen trees.
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Tragic update this afternoon from Houston Mayor John Whitmire. He confirms 3 people have been killed because of Beryl.
Plus, hundreds of thousands of people in and around Houston were without power Monday afternoon.
Craig Hall, the founder and chairman of the Hall Group joined KRLD's David Johnson on Monday for the CEO Spotlight.
At least two people died Monday as a result of Beryl, which weakened to a tropical storm around midday Monday, Harris County officials say. Beryl made landfall after 4 a.m. near Matagorda, Texas.
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Our App today is called Wayther. When you’re in Texas, you know we have you covered with our weather experts. But, when you decide to travel somewhere else on a road trip, this app can keep you in the know about the weather where you’re going. It concentrates on the weather conditions on the roads all over the place for any route that you’re taking anywhere. It can be in the United States, Canada, or anywhere else in the world. It’ll show you forecasts for different points along your ride. You can find out if it’s raining or it’s sunny 300 miles away or a thousand. It can tell you when you’ll run into bad weather and how that weather might affect your travels. It has a route summary to show the conditions along the way. It also has a timeline for when you might run into nasty weather. There’s also an interactive map, so you can plot pinpoints on your drive. You can find out when to leave to make sure you stay ahead of any bad weather, and show you the safest route. Wayther: Road Weather Forecast is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall near Matagorda, Texas, between Corpus Christi and Galveston, Monday morning. The National Hurricane Center says Beryl had winds of 80 miles an hour when it made landfall about 4 a.m.
Dallas County reopens a program that may allow some to clear their criminal record and get back on track. Russell Scott has the details.
Plus, consumers along the coast are wary of price gougers during a hurricane, and Sunnyvale police are looking for a second person in connection to a deadly 2023 shooting.
Hurricane Beryl made landfall early Monday along the Texas coast. As a result, temperatures across North Texas will stay below normal Monday with rain chances throughout the day.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non- profit "A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish, about the "It Takes a Man" seminar about guidance for young boys. But first he talks with Adrienne Mageors of My Possibilities about the amazing work they do with adults who have intellectual
and/or developmental disabilities.
Former Texas Rangers will lead both teams in the All-Star Futures Game later this month. The All-Star Futures Game will include top prospects from both leagues and will be played Saturday, July 13 at Globe Life Field.
This year, Adrian Beltre will manage American League futures; Michael Young will manage the National League.
Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for travel over the Fourth of July weekend. The FAA says 45,958 flights are scheduled Friday, up from 40,537 the day before Independence Day.
The Fourth of July was yesterday - but there's a different kind of celebration today in Dallas.
The city's kicking off National Park and Recreation Month with a free community family day at Martin Luther King Jr. Rec Center.
Plus, police in Fort Worth are looking for the gunmen in three separate shootings Thursday night.
Rain could start in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Friday afternoon. Severity will be low, but strong gusty winds may accompany the stronger storms. Afternoon highs will top out in the low 90s.
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The app Alfred can combine two things that are important to your life. First, what to do with your old cell phones, and second, how to improve security inside your home. You can turn your old smartphones into security cameras with this app. It lets you live-stream video from the house. First, you have to put the app on both phones and pair them. You can use it to talk to anyone at the end of the video stream. Your old smartphone has a motion detector that can trigger the video. The app can also be used as a video baby monitor. You can even use both cameras for extra security. You don't need an expensive in-house camera setup for your protection. Just use your old smartphones that are lying around doing nothing. Alfred Home Security Camera is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases
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The app Fourth of July Wishes & Cards is just for the holiday. It's a way to show your patriotism with all kinds of decorations for everything from your photos, GIFs, patriotic quotes, and holiday cards to send to your friends and families. The app gives you different kinds of Independence Day virtual picture frames through its photo editor app to put you in the shot. You can add different kinds of red, white, and blue stickers to the photos and send them out. Turn your photos into a Fourth of July greeting card while you're at it. Send your Independence Day greetings wherever you wish to. Fourth of July Wishes & Cards is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Plus, officials warn of fireworks danger on the Fourth of July, and experts say to be mindful of heat-related illness.
North Texas will experience one more day of Heat Advisories with temperatures on Thursday forecast to approach 100 degrees and heat index values near 105.
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Carter BloodCare is urging North Texans to donate! The summer is already tough for keeping up with supplies and now they are down to critical levels.
Critical status means there is less than a day’s supply of blood on hand. This has led to surgeries and medical treatments being postponed until the community supply is replenished.
On Ask the Expert, James Black, spokesman for Carter BloodCare joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He shares why O-positive blood is most in need!
As an incentive to get more donors with O-positive blood, now through July 31, the nonprofit blood center will award $25 worth of e-gift cards to each O-positive whole blood or double red cell donor. While all blood types are essential, recent O-positive donations have not kept pace with patient needs.
At least 39% of the U.S. population is type O positive, making it the most common blood type. O-positive is used in treating traumatic bleeding, often due to life-threatening traffic accidents and in other medical emergencies.
According to Carter BloodCare, though it takes only one hour to give, blood donations typically drop during the summer as student donors go on break, an important point since 25% of the community blood supply is collected through high school blood drives. Also, as more people travel out of town for summer vacations, blood donations can dip.
Carter BloodCare anticipates and prepares for the annual drop, though this season’s slump is more severe than in past years.
When Arlington hosts the Major League All-Star Game July 16, a village outside will draw visitors coming for the game and North Texans looking for a way to take part. "All-Star Village" will cover 650,000 square feet between Choctaw Stadium and Esports Stadium.
While competitive eaters will pack Coney Island on Independence Day for a hot dog eating contest, a restaurant in Fort Worth will give away hundreds of hot dogs for free. Curly's Frozen Custard will give away 220 Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs starting at 11 a.m. Thursday.
More than 12 years after a 15-year-old Ennis girl was stabbed to death and her body set on fire, the woman behind the murder has been sentenced. An Ellis County judge has put 30-year-old Jennifer Puente of Nuevo Laredo Mexico in prison for 40 years. In March of 2012, Puente and a man killed Moria Gonzalez. Ellis County prosecutor James Zelta still isn't sure why.
The New York Times reported on Wednesday that President Joe Biden told an ally he might not be able to salvage his campaign if he can’t convince Americans he's up for the job. This comes a day after U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) called on Biden to drop out of the race, and amid reports that more than two dozen House Democrats plan to sign a letter asking the president to step aside. KRLD's Austin York asked SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson what would actually happen if the president dropped out of the race.
Photo: President Joe Biden speaks to the media following the Supreme Court's ruling on charges against former President Donald Trump that he sought to subvert the 2020 election, at the White House on July 1, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Gatsby Frimpong, Co-founder & CEO, Gatsby TV joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, a 2001 cold case of an abandoned baby has been resolved with arrest of the mother.
A Mansfield woman who thought she could outsmart her employer is going to prison for more than 4 years. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says the woman was able to steal almost $3.8 million before she was caught.
Plus, North Texas cities plan for fireworks shows, and a new rock music-themed restaurant opens in Grapevine.
More Heat Advisories will be in place across North Texas on Wednesday and Thursday before two cold fronts bring rain back to the area for the first time in more than three weeks.
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Our App today is called Line 2. This app is for anyone who might need a second phone number that's handy, and that's not your personal cellphone. This is great for people who are running their own businesses and have used their cell phone as their work number. This app lets you separate the two. You can add up to 5 different phone numbers to your phone. It gives you the option of using a local number or one that's toll free. And if you want, you can just move your regular smartphone number to the second number, if you want the main number for business calls. The app provides unlimited calling and texting. It also comes with an auto-attendant, along with on hold music. This app makes it possible for you to dump that second cellphone that you have to carry with you. Line 2 is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
After hosting the World Series last year, the Texas Rangers are now preparing to host the 2023 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The game will take place at Globe Life Field July 16.
Michael Garner, the president of Texas Region, UMB Bank (Nasdaq: UMBF), joined KRLD's David Johnson on Tuesday on the CEO Spotlight
A World War Two veteran who will soon turn 105 years old is sharing his story of service. Bill McIntyre lives at Stevenson Oaks retirement community in Fort Worth.
McIntyre was in Washington D.C. when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Our App today is called Frame Grabber. There are times when you are shooting a video, when one thing just grabs you. There's something in the video that would make a great photograph. How do you grab that right frame to turn it into that picture? This app lets you take one frame and convert it into a photograph. Whatever the perfect moment is. You can look frame by frame to see where it is and what it is. You can use the video function on your camera to record yourself, and find the perfect selfie. The app converts the video frame into a picture in full resolution, fine-tune it, and then you can export the photo into your social media or have it printed. Frame Grabber is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Hospitals and urgent care facilities across North Texas are seeing an uptick in cases of COVID-19. Dr. Rick Williams, an ER physician with Medical City Dallas, joined Ask the Expert on Monday and said the number of positive cases has doubled in the last month.
Plus, in addition to power, Texas could be looking at a water shortage over the next 10 years, and triple-digit heat isn't just hard on people -- it's hard on vehicles too.
There are not any changes in the forecast through Thursday. North Texas will likely have Heat Advisories in place once again with an afternoon high on Wednesday around 101 degrees, and 100 degrees on Thursday with more cloud cover.
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Ray Washburne, the CEO of HP Village Management, LLC, joined KRLD's David Johnson to discuss his group's purchase of Country Club Plaza, a Kansas City shopping center that is the oldest in the United States.
Arlington will host its annual Independence Day Parade Thursday morning. This marks the parade's 60th year.
Dallas County, developers, and the non-profit, Catholic Housing Initiative, cut the ribbon on an apartment complex Monday that occupies the space of a former subcourthouse. "Gateway Oak Cliff" has opened near Beckley and 35E.
When the subcourthouse moved to a new location several blocks away in 2021, Dallas County leased the spot to Catholic Housing Initiative and Carleton Companies. They built an apartment complex with 230 units. Eighty percent will be designated for affordable housing; the other 20% will rent at the market rate.
Plus, Dallas police say a male suspect of family violence came at them with a knife and so they shot him and he died at a hospital.
In San Antonio, Angela Garza-Amador was arrested and charged with child endangerment for leaving her four-year-old, her two-year-old and a one-month-old infant in a locked car Friday afternoon while temps flirted with high 90s. The kids were hospitalized, released and expected to recover. In Baytown near Houston, 28-year-old Lydia Aviles was getting her nails done Friday afternoon and while she left her car on with A/C running, it was not strong enough to cool the car where her two young children were waiting. Aviles was released from Harris County Jail on a $20,000 bond and her kids were released to a family member. No injuries were reported.
KRLD's Austin York and David Rancken interview Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia in regards to a new policy that is allowing officers to show off their 'body art.' Garcia himself is ready to show off his own arm tattoos. "We have to evolve a little bit," he says. "Trying to find ways to make their officers happy in coming to work is something that we have to live for."
Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule Monday on a case involving a Texas law attempting to regulate social media platforms, and a new survey found perspective homeowners in Texas' major cities need to make at least $100,000 per year to qualify for a median-priced home.
Our App today is called Heat Safety Tool. It's summer in Texas. It's going to be hot, because it's already hot. And the heat will just get more intense over the next few months. This app helps you take precautions against the heat, if you have to be out in it. It comes from OSHA. It gives you the information that you need to deal with the heat. It shows you the conditions that you'll find outside on a particular day, especially dealing with the heat index. It has real time information about that and weather forecasts for where you are. It has the recommendations about what you can and can't do outside. You might be new to Texas, so you might be new to the heat's intensity. It shows the risk levels of being out in the heat for any period of time. It'll also show you what to watch out for when it comes to heat stress or heat exhaustion. Then, there's the First Aid for those conditions. OSHA's Heat Safety Tool is a free app on iTunes and Android.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris visits with Maurice West, Developmental Specialist in the external affairs department at Paul Quinn College about their amazing growth and accolades as they continue creating transformational education opportunities in higher learning. But first, Chris talks with Charlene Edwards of Project Unity about its popularity and the important programs they've created in their tenth year of impacting lives. They include Together We Sing, Together We Dine,Together We Ball and other outstanding mentoring programs.
Quynh Mai, the CEO and founder of Qulture, joined KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight on Friday, June 28, 2024.
A grand jury in Tarrant County has indicted two jail employees for murder in the death of an inmate earlier this year. Anthony Johnson Jr, 31, died in April after the sheriff's department says he refused a check of his cell. The department released about five minutes of video showing an altercation between Johnson and employees.
When releasing the video, Sheriff Bill Waybourn said it showed detention officers "using a technique that, number one, he was not trained to do, and number two, that we do not tolerate, nor do we want done."
In Texas, most Gen Zers are pushing home ownership goals to the back burner. Affordability issues, combined with desiring to live closer to downtown areas in amenity-rich apartments seem to be driving the trend.
KRLD's John Liddle talked to Sami Sparber, real estate reporter at Axios about her story.
State and federal lawmakers from Texas reacted along party lines in response to Thursday night's debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Thursday was the first of two debates the candidates agreed to; the second is scheduled for Sept. 10.
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Each year, numerous preventable injuries occur during Fourth of July celebrations, mainly due to improper handling of fireworks. And kids are especially at risk.
For the first time, Klyde Warren Park will light up the sky with a double fireworks display for its annual Independence Day Celebration, shot off from buildings on both sides of Woodall Rodgers Freeway.
Texas Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano) joined KRLD after the presidential debate on Thursday night and said President Joe Biden showed that he is not up to leading the country.
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State Rep. Venton Jones (D-Dallas) joined KRLD following the first presidential debate on Thursday night and said it painted different pictures of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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With temperatures in the mid-90s and high humidity, it’s feeling like 105 to 111 degrees in the shade this weekend. Working or playing in this humid heat without taking regular breaks out of the sun for air conditioning and water puts you at risk of heat exhaustion.
Dallas County Democratic Party Chairman Kardal Coleman joined KRLD after Thursday night's presidential debate and said arguments about President Joe Biden's age should include talk of former President Donald Trump's age too.
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It's Democrat damage control after a widely panned performance by President Biden in the first debate of the 2024 presidential election cycle. The KRLD Morning News talked with CBS' Margaret Brennan from Face the Nation about the impact of Thursday's CNN debate.
Following the first debate of the 2024 campaign between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Texas Republican Party Chair Abraham George told KRLD that Biden looked bad.
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Plus, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for North Texas on Friday, and travelers should expect longer lines this weekend at DFW Airport and Love Field.
Friday will be another hot day across North Texas with an excessive heat warning in effect. There won't be much of a change through the weekend with high temperatures forecast to reach 100 degrees.
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Our App today is called Dot. This is the latest in a personalized A-I. When you use it, the app learns more about you and your interests through your questions, and it's able to understand you better every time. Each time you use it, the interactions help it to evolve to serve you better. It's meant to be more than just a place to get answers to Google questions. It's supposed to become a companion and maybe a confidant. You can find anything from a place to take a date, based on your common interests. It can also just listen when you feel like venting. Or it can help you find things to make, based on what it learns about your dietary restrictions. It can help translate voices and signs when you visit a foreign country. Dot - Living History is a brand new free app on iTunes. It has a monthly subscription model.
Mehrdad Moayedi, CEO, Centurion American Development Group joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A 37-year-old man faces a charge of capital murder of multiple persons after a shooting left two people dead at a Chick-fil-A in Irving on Thursday.
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High temperatures are expected to approach 100 degrees and heat index values could be around 110 on Thursday in North Texas. Most of Dallas-Fort Worth will see sunshine, but there is about a 20% chance for an isolated shower or thunderstorm to the southeast of the metroplex.
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Plus, the CEO of DFW Airport says they're ready for the busy Fourth of July holiday week, and President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will debate for the first in 2024 on Thursday night.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for June 27-30.
The travel app Landmarks helps give users a little inspiration when they can't make up their minds about where they want to go on their next vacation. It features virtual tours of some of the most famous places on Earth. That way, users can decide if those places are worth visiting in person. It comes with more than 400 different places to explore in 30 cities around the world and more than 10,000 facts about those places. Landmarks Travel Inspiration is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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In June 2023, the most recent stretch of tolled express lanes opened in North Texas. Almost seven miles of "TEXpress" lanes opened along Interstate 35W from Highway 287 to Alliance Airport in North Fort Worth.
Sean Donohue, the CEO of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, joined KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight Wednesday to discuss a historically busy summer travel season.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election. KRLD will carry the full CNN debate on Thursday at 8 p.m., followed by a 90-minute discussion after the debate with local reaction. According to a new survey, 60% of Americans said they planned to watch all or some of the debate. Dr. Thomas Gray from the University of Texas at Dallas joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday for a preview.
Photo: In an aerial view, signage for a CNN presidential debate is seen outside of their studios inside the Turner Entertainment Networks on June 26, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
As the Fourth of July approaches, you best believe there are plenty of ways to honor and celebrate our country across Dallas- Fort Worth. Whether you're looking to enjoy live music, indulge in delicious food from local vendors, or participate in games and activities for kids, there's something for everyone! Discover the top Fourth of July events happening near you on our list below.
The City of Dallas held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to mark the start of construction on an expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. The center first opened in 1957. In 2022, voters approved an increase to the city's hotel occupancy tax to pay for the project, which is expected to cost $3.7 billion.
With so many people moving to North Texas, a new study finds what many drivers already know, Dallas roads are getting more congested.
Larry Miller, President & CEO, North Dallas Bank & Trust (Nasdaq: NODB) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It will be sunny, hot, and humid again on Wednesday with a high temperature of 99 degrees and heat index values reaching 108-110. However, there is a slight chance for an isolated thunderstorm Wednesday afternoon or evening, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC DFW.
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Plus, a Heat Advisory is in effect again for North Texas on Wednesday and a new report shows the city of Dallas paid employees more than $140 million in overtime in 2023.
You might remember when you would work for days and weeks to make the perfect mix tape or playlist for a long road trip. You wanted to listen to only your favorite songs on that drive to a summer vacation. The app Trip Tunes can save you the trouble. Tell the app where you're coming from and where you're going, and add in some keywords about your travels. Maybe there's a particular theme or vibe you want to follow. The app can teach you more about the music from the place that you're going. The app will put together a playlist, and even better, it'll look like an old-fashioned cassette tape just for a little nostalgia. Trip Tunes: Roadtrip Playlists. It has in-app purchases.
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Texas native Ashlee C. has transformed her vision into a reality with her latest film, "Black Ice: The Rhythm."
The movie, which tackles issues of inequality in ice hockey, is a faith-based, feel-good film designed to inspire and uplift audiences.
With stars like Smokey Robinson, Fantasia, Darren Criss, and more, the special "A Capitol Fourth" broadcast on PBS promises to be a memorable evening. KRLD's John Liddle talked with host Alfonso Ribeiro (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Dancing with the Stars, America's Funniest Home Videos) to preview the spectacular evening. A Capitol Fourth will air on Thursday, July 4 at 7 p.m. CDT on PBS, and online.
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As the summer heat intensifies, keeping children safe in soaring temperatures becomes a paramount concern.
According to Dr. Troy Smurawa, a sports medicine physician at Children’s Health Andrews Institute in Plano, heat exhaustion manifests similarly in children and adults, but with one crucial difference: "Kids' bodies heat up a lot faster than an adult's," he explained.gett
Plus, experts warn it's important to keep our pets safe in the summer heat, and President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of 2024 on Thursday night.
Fort Worth says the Stockyards draw three million visitors every year, and the city has spent the past decade trying to draw new development. Today, KRLD's Alan Scaia says that effort could go a step further.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for North Texas on Tuesday as heat index values are expected to be between 105 and 109, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media parter NBC 5.
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Plus, a new study by Johns Hopkins University found that the infant mortality rate in Texas has gone up since the state's abortion ban took effect, and a White Settlement woman who was the victim of a bitcoin scam got her money back.
Our App today is called Beni. You can always find good deals when you go shopping at thrift stores. This app can help you find those deals without wasting the gasoline to get to those stores. This is a search engine that goes with you when you're shopping for secondhand items. You don't have to go trolling around the resale sites. So, the next time you're shopping for something new, put it into the app. It'll show you where you might be able to find it secondhand at more than 40 different sites. It works with eBay, Poshmark, RentTheRunway, and others. The app has more than 200 million different items in the database, so chances are pretty good that you can find what it is you're looking for. You can save up to 90 percent on your favorite styles and designers, compared to full prices. The app also saves your preferences, favorites, and sizes. Beni is a free app on iTunes and as an add-on on the Chrome browser.
Ryan Walsh, CEO & Executive Director, Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation & NRG Park joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
DeSoto has started construction on a 74,000-square-foot recreation center. "ARC at McGowan Park" will be near Parkerville Rd and Academy Way.
Leaders of a church in Southlake have hired a law firm to lead an investigation of its founder. Last week, we told you about the pastor resigning over a relationship he had with a girl starting when she was just 12 years old in the 1980s. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the lates
Jarred Howard - CEO of the forthcoming National Juneteenth Museum joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Texas roads are already crowded - and they might be even more packed this summer if travelers get wind of WalletHub's latest report.
Thanks to our abundance of great attractions, and excellent affordability, Texas has emerged on top of WalletHub's list of Best and Worst States for Summer Road Trips.
Witnesses say 42-year-old Elizabeth Wolf was highly intoxicated and tried to drown another woman's daughter. The incident occurred May 19th at an apartment complex pool off of Highway 360.
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Sunday night at a prayer vigil, her son Phillip Polk asked the community to pray for her safe return.
After hitting 100 degrees temperature Sunday, the heat continues this week with a high of 99 and a Heat Advisory continues for North Texas Monday.
Via NBC5's Grant Johnson.
One of the prominent areas of elder abuse is the financial exploitation of older Americans, including financial abuse by acquaintances and financial fraud by strangers.
In 2023, elder fraud complaints rose 14% with losses exceeding $3.4 billion, averaging $33,915 per victim. The FBI's report notes tech support and investment scams as major threats, with investment scams causing over $1.2 billion in losses.
Authorities advise verifying identities in emergencies and using trusted contacts for financial accounts to prevent fraud. Suspected victims should contact the FBI or submit a complaint online.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about elder financial abuse with CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger.
Denton residents will now have a right to air conditioning in all rental properties. Austin York reports.
Some residents say their landlords would not allow them to put window units in their properties and that some HOAs would not allow them to do that.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Stephanie Duck of AFSP, the American Association for Suicide Prevention, about saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. But first, Chris catches up with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, discussing a number of amazing summertime events for North Texas.
Plus, doctors in Texas now have more guidance from the Texas Medical Board on abortion.
The Texas Medical Board has unanimously approved guidelines for exceptions to the state's ban on abortions. The Texas legislature passed a law that would ban almost all abortions in 2021; the law took effect when the U.S. Supreme Court issued its ruling on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization in July 2022.
South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador on Friday to protest Moscow’s new defense pact with North Korea amid rising border tensions. North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un, issued vague threats of retaliation after South Korean activists flew anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border, prompting South Korea’s military to fire warning shots at North Korean soldiers who briefly crossed the border. The defense pact between Moscow and Pyongyang, agreed upon two days earlier, promises mutual assistance if either is attacked. In response, South Korea has hinted at providing arms to Ukraine. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Margaret Brennan from CBS' Face the Nation about the tensions.
Photo: People watch a television broadcast reporting a meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Seoul railway station on June 19, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un began summit talks in Pyongyang, Russian news media reported, amid concerns about deepening military cooperation. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)
Plus, millions of people are making plans to travel for the Fourth of July, and a new poll of Texas voters reveals mixed feelings about former President Donald Trump.
The baking heat that's plagued the eastern third of the United States will shift to the west. That area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will be on top of North Texas this weekend and slowly shift to the west by Wednesday of next week.
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Our App today is called Retro. There is no shortage of social media out there. This one is unique, because it's purely a photo journal app. And it helps you look back on the times that you have experienced a week at a time. The app also lets you turn your photos into actual postcards that you can send to your friends and family through the Post Office. You can make picture collages and slideshows from anything that you've shared on Retro. There's also a section where you can set up private photo sharing with other people in your circle. You can put the pictures you shot at a particular event, and have others share their photos from the same event. It has chat functions for private conversations or group chats. This photo app is a lot simpler and more personal than what you'd get through Instagram. Retro - Social Photo Journal is a free app on iTunes.
The Fort Worth Zoo has finished renovations of the "Mountains and Desert" section of Texas Wild! The exhibit highlights the habitat and types of animals native to different parts of the state.
Matthew B Myers, the Dean of the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University, will leave his position at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. He joined KRLD's David Johnson on Thursday to look back on his tenure.
Travel agents are still using the phrase, "revenge travel" to describe the number of people that want to go somewhere out of town for summer vacations. This year's Fourth of July could be the most traveled weekend ever with almost 71 million people going somewhere for the holiday that falls on a Thursday this year. That's 5% more than last year and 8% more than five years ago. Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas joined the Ask the Expert on Thursday.
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Families brought kids to pools across Texas Thursday for the "World's Largest Swimming Lesson." The World Waterpark Association launched the project in 2010 and says 383,000 people in 53 countries have participated since then.
Near the Johnson County town of Lillian, firefighters are working to put out a fire at a business. KRLD's L.P. Phillips talks with a witness.
North Texas was battered by an especially active weather season this spring, with severe storms causing significant damage and loss of life. A devastating tornado on May 25 killed seven people in Cooke County, becoming one of the three deadliest tornadoes in North Texas since 1930.
KRLD's John Liddle took a look back at the month with help from meteorologists Dan Brounoff, Tom Hale, and others.
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The importance of having emergency savings cannot be overstated, serving as a crucial element of financial security. Emergency savings act as a buffer against high-interest debt and the forced sale of assets when unexpected expenses arise.
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One of the fastest growing towns in the Metroplex is about to get even bigger thanks to their approval of a $300 million development.
A Dallas man who is already under indictment for a near-fatal street racing accident now faces a murder charge. KRLD's L.P. Phillips has been following the case.
Tropical Storm Alberto made landfall in eastern Mexico Thursday morning, and while a few isolated showers are possible Thursday and Friday, temperatures will heat up into the weekend.
Plus, an American Airlines employee faces charges connected to a hit-and-run crash with a bicyclist, and a North Texas convicted is going to prison after being convicted of running a "pill mill."
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for June 20-23.
Opal Lee, known as the "grandmother of Juneteenth," led her annual walk to mark the holiday Wednesday. Lee championed the creation of a holiday to mark the day Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and ordered the enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation after the Civil War.
It has been 159 years today since Texas slaves learned the Civil War had ended and that they were slaves no more. Today, now known as Juneteenth, is the day that the Grandmother of Juneteenth -- Fort Worth's Opal Lee --leads her annual Walk For Freedom at Fair Park.
North Texas has been battered by an especially active weather season this year, with severe storms causing significant damage and even loss of life. Tom Bradshaw, the Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, shed light on the breadth and impact of this extreme weather during a recent interview.
It's the last full day of spring y'all! A few tropical showers today and tomorrow, otherwise we're back to a sunny and hot weather pattern this weekend into early next week.
Plus, a Denton man is charged with murder in fentanyl death and there are some good news coming for Tarrant County homeowners.
Our App today is called Tripit. Summers aren't the only time for vacations. This app can help you organize your trips after you book flights, hotels, and transportation. Just put the details into the app, and it adds them to your calendar. It can also share those plans with your family, colleagues, or whomever you choose. You don't have to go searching through emails to remind yourself what time your flight is, where you're staying, or which rental car agency you booked with. You can also put any reminders in, such as the need for vaccinations where you're going. The app can even tell you if you can get a refund because an airfare price dropped. TripIt: Travel Planner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for the pro version.
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We've had a couple hot summers in a row, and ERCOT says it's ready for more. Chief Executive Pablo Vegas says they've had 11 gigawatts of new power generation and battery storage come online since last fall.
Arlington Police have released dashboard camera video of a shooting involving officers earlier this month. June 6, police shot and killed Shannon Boyd in Red Kane Park.
Terry Montesi, Founder & CEO, Trademark Property Co. joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The first named storm of the season is expected to form Tuesday in the Gulf of Mexico.
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A 'May's Fury' feature hosted by KRLD's John Liddle
KRLD meteorologist Tom Hale understands the unpredictable nature of severe weather more than anyone.
But he also believes in the power of preparation and vigilance during potential weather threats.
Hale was on air the night a devastating tornado struck North Texas, bringing destruction and claiming seven lives in Valley View on May 25th.
Hale's expertise was crucial in providing timely updates and warnings to the community.
With the recent bouts of severe weather in North Texas, understanding how to survive a tornado has never been more crucial. NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell highlighted the importance of preparedness and awareness, especially given the active weather patterns this spring.
The FAA is suing a Texas woman to collect a fine issued for her behavior on a flight in 2021. Heather Wells, 34, flew American Airlines from San Antonio to DFW Airport and was on a connecting flight to Charlotte when the FAA says she became unruly.
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As the November election approaches, student loan debt is emerging as a major issue influencing American voters, regardless of whether they hold student debt themselves.
According to the survey by Bankrate, student loan debt will have a major influence on the votes of about 20% of Americans. For those with personal student debt, the number rises to 29%.
As Independence Day approaches, we take a moment to honor and thank our nation’s veterans for their service. While many of us are familiar with the sacrifices our veterans have made, the health challenges they face are not as well known.
Veterans are twice as likely than those who haven’t served in the military to develop ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
KRLD's John Liddle was joined by US Army Veteran, Elizabeth Fassler, to learn about her journey of living with ALS, the importance of raising awareness among the veteran community, and how others impacted by the disease can get involved in MTPA’s Share Your Story program.
North Texas saw some fast-moving low clouds Tuesday morning with temperatures in the low to mid-70s. By late Tuesday afternoon, there will be a few scattered showers and storms moving in from the southeast, but most will stay dry. Afternoon highs will reach the low 90s, with heat index values near 100 degrees.
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Plus, a woman who grew up in Mansfield was one of the two people fatally shot at a Juneteenth celebration in Round Rock over the weekend, and the body of a missing woman was found in the backyard of an Azle man.
Happy Monday! Hopefully everyone had a fun and restful weekend and for those who celebrated Father's Day. We hope it was a good one as well!
There is a group of Dads here in North Texas that have really found their community. The Daddy Stroller Social Club, is a non profit that has exploded in popularity recently. They say they are a community of fathers who just love being dads.
Kalvin Bridgewater, Founder and Mel Toney, VP of Daddy Stroller Social Club joined the KRLD Afternoon News.
Labeling is on a lot of things we might consume... our food, alcohol, tobacco... social media. Well not yet... but U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress today to pass legislation mandating warning labels on social media sites.
He claims social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents. And suggests a surgeon general’s warning label, which requires congressional action, would regularly remind parents and adolescents that social media has not been proved safe.
Dr. Ken Jones is the Behavioral Health Clinical Officer for Texas Health Resources. He joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss whether or not this could make a notable impact on people's health.
Nancy Brown, CEO, American Heart Association joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The job market in the United States is experiencing a notable downturn, with job openings plummeting to a three-year low. This shift comes after a significant hiring boom that followed the pandemic, leading many Americans to reconsider their career paths and explore new opportunities. With the job landscape changing, upscaling skills and understanding emerging technologies like artificial intelligence have become priorities for many job seekers.
Coming off of Father's Day, we're met by a stark reality: that inflation seems to be hitting parents of younger children harder than anyone. And even parents of parents are bearing some of that burden.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jill Schlesinger from CBS News about what's happening with inflation on child care.
Plus, SMU product Bryson DeChambeau won golf's U.S. Open on Sunday, and a Mesquite man faces six years in prison for his role in the murder of a Seattle tourist.
It will be warm, humid and windy in North Texas on Monday and Tuesday, NBC5 meteorologist Grant Johnston says. There's a low chance of rain that increases by Wednesday.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the founder of Pasos For Oak Cliff Jesse Acosta. This non-profit provides sneakers to kids while uplifting their confidence and academic achievement. But first, it's a return of Audacy's "I'm Listening" series featuring the state of the entertainment industry.
A non profit in Dallas, is the first of its kind in the country, and is partnering with businesses in the city, to persuade employees to vote in local elections. On the Ask the Expert, KRLDs Austin York spoke with Louis Darrouzet, CEO of the Metroplex Civic and Business Association, about the organization, what it does, and why there is a big need...
Plus, Supreme Court rejects gun bump stock ban, and high value theft in theft spree haunted in Lake Worth.
Will Coleman, Founder & CEO, Alto joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court sided with an Austin gunshop owner in a fight over bump stocks, and authorities in Fort Worth are looking for a man who brought a child with him to a bank robbery.
Concord Church in Dallas and the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center are preparing to celebrate fathers in a big way.
The church’s "He's My Hero" event is planned for Sunday and promises a day filled with festivities aimed at honoring dads and father figures for their pivotal role in the family and community.
Plus, police in Denton arrested a third person in connection to a deadly shooting, and the Mavericks look to avoid being swept in the NBA Finals.
Afternoon highs over the weekend will reach the mid-90s Friday through Father's Day with morning lows in the 70s. Due to the very light wind and building high pressure in the upper levels, an air quality alert is in effect Friday and most likely Saturday as well. The wind will pick up from the south on Sunday and gust to 25 mph.
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Greater financial literacy can lead to better money management and higher savings. But a Market Watch study reveals that only 57% of adults in the United States are financially literate. A new banking center and financial literacy center in North Texas is working to change those numbers. Lubbock Smith with Vista Bank joined the KRLD Afternoon News on Thursday to talk about the new center and the impact they are hoping it will make.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the abortion drug mifepristone can stay on the market. In a 9-0 ruling, justices dismissed the challenge to the Food and Drug Administration's approval of the drug in 2016. Tom Giovanetti is president of the Institute for Policy Innovation in Dallas and said he believed the court got Thursday's decision right -- as well as the Dobbs decision two years ago.
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The Big 12 is in discussions with Allstate on naming rights to the conference in a deal rumored to be worth $30-$50 million a year. One of the men who broke the story is college football insider Brett McMurphy with the Action Network. He joined KRLD's Austin York and Kristin Diaz on Thursday.
Photo: Detail view of Big 12 logo as the Baylor Bears band plays on the field before Baylor plays the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium on December 7, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Plus, American Airlines flight attendants protested at DFW Airport on Thursday as they negotiate a new contract, and Dallas police are looking for a teenager accused of killing two people.
Brian Schultz, the CEO of LOOK Dine-In Cinemas joined KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight.
You might realize one of your favorite voices on KRLD is missing this week! David Rancken is on our KRLD World Tour with Sharon Carr Travel and a large group of listeners. They are in Italy touring the countryside of Tuscany. David connected with KRLD for an update! You can join our next KRLD World Tour in Alaska coming up in just a few months! Visit KRLD.com/worldtour
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There is some decent weather ahead in North Texas through at least Father's Day. Underneath upper-level ridges of high pressure, the air sinks, compresses, and heats up. It also inhibits clouds from forming. Afternoon highs through Monday will be in the mid-90s, with morning lows in the 70s, and not much wind until next week.
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If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights,
Plus, Mavs play game 3 tonight, and Salvation Army has started its heat relief program.
Okay business leaders, how does this sound? Thousands of people and millions of dollars are coming to the Dallas area.
There is a big event happening at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas this week starting this Thursday June 13 and running through Saturday the 15. It's being described as "A convergence of minds & missions".
The Good Soil Forum unites visionaries and change-makers under one roof, weaving together a tapestry of idea and strategies.
Michael Phillips is the chief operating officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises. He spoke with the KRLD Afternoon News about what to expect.
Tickets are still available. Visit www.goodsoilforum.com to register.
Kyle Ogden, the president and CEO of the Thanks-Giving Foundation, joins KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight to discuss how they're using the park to bring the community together and about the design competition to add a welcoming element.
The Salvation Army has started its heat relief program as North Texas deals with an early start to summer weather. The Salvation Army says heat last summer put additional stress on nonprofits that help people during extreme heat or cold.
American Airlines Center is already the centerpiece of entertainment in Dallas, but this spring has been a challenge like never before for the iconic stadium.
Fast forward to June of 2026. There are a couple of guarantees for North Texans...
First, it will be hot! Second, we'll be in FIFA fever! North Texas (or officially "Dallas" if you listen to FIFA) is set to host nine matches at AT&T Stadium (which will be renamed Dallas Stadium for the event).
An Azle woman is behind bars for stealing a van overnight, but it's the KIND of van and its "passenger" that makes this story unusual.
Plus, police arrested a second man in connection with a Denton murder last month, and the Mavericks host the Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night.
The low pressure over North Texas will be replaced with an upper-level high starting Thursday through Father's Day weekend. This will keep the rain at bay and cause temperatures to warm to slightly above-average readings. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-90s Thursday through Father's Day, with morning lows in the 70s. The humidity won't be too bad during the afternoon hours.
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Plus, family members of inmate who died in Tarrant County Jail want federal investigation, and families of Uvalde victims are suing FedEx and UPS.
An artist from Fort Worth has started painting a mural to celebrate events surrounding the Major League All Star Game. The All Star Game will be held at Globe Life Field in Arlington July 16.
Arun Agarwal, the CEO of Nextt and chairman of the National Cricket League, joined KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight on Tuesday to discuss the sport's stateside growth and the U.S. team's win over powerhouse Bangladesh.
Plus, violent crime is down in DFW, and Plano ISD officially closing 4 schools in 2025.
A daring rescue by Dallas firefighters to save a family trapped in a burning apartment. KRLD's Tristan Rines has more.
With the summer travel season here, travel enthusiasts are eager to embark on long-awaited vacations despite a challenging economic landscape.
A large complex of showers and storms was a couple hundred miles west of Dallas-Fort Worth on Tuesday morning. The movement of this complex is ESE at about 25 mph, which would put it across the western parts of North Texas around 12 p.m. Heavy rain, very small hail, and wind gusts of 40 mph will be the threats.
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Plus, Plano police arrested the suspected shooter involved in an altercation at a swimming pool, and jury selection begins Tuesday in the trial of one of the men accused of killing a former University of Oklahoma football player.
Apple made a big announcement Monday. Its CEO Tim Cook said the company Apple is integrating artificial intelligence into its technology. So what does that mean for most consumers who use Apple products? Tech expert Ian Sherr joined Ask the Expert North Texas on Monday to discuss how Apple's use of AI may differ from what its rivals Microsoft and Google have already released.
David Neeleman, the CEO of Breeze Airways, joins KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight to discuss the carrier's new route from DFW Airport to Provo, Utah.
The Cordish Companies have lifted the last beam into place at an apartment building in Arlington's Entertainment District. One Rangers Way will be the first residential offering in the area.
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Plus, U.S Supreme Court rejects appeal from woman in trial for assisting in starving a 10-year-old to death.
Arlington Police Department Sergeant Alex Rosado hosted a press conference Monday morning in reference to an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of one man over the weekend.
Plus, four people were injured in a shooting in Deep Ellum early Sunday morning, and the person suspected of killing someone in Bedford is still on the run.
A cold front slipped south of DFW early Monday and a few showers developed north of Highway 380. As the day wears on, more scattered showers and non-severe thunderstorms will develop anywhere across North Texas. The showers and storms will be slow movers so some parts of the area will see brief heavy rain, but others won't see a drop. Afternoon highs will be cooler with readings only topping out in the mid-80s.
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Neighbors of Newark's Donut King have stepped up to support the store after facing a robbery last Thursday, a day before national donut day.
Plus, inmate death is ruled a homicide, and a major update in the homicide of an Arlington Police officer.
Bart Weiss, Founder, Dallas VideoFest joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Salvation Army marked Donut Day Friday with a stop at the Dallas VA Medical Center. The Salvation Army's "Donut Lassies" first brought treats and supplies to troops on the front line in France during World War I; National Donut Day was established in 1938.
A business in Irving is partnering with the North Texas Food Bank to provide non-perishable food to people affected by natural disasters. Volunteers with Abbott Laboratories worked at the food bank Friday to fill "disaster relief packs."
It’s a disaster film that came out 26 years ago, and it still holds up. Remember Twister? This weekend, Dallas Fan Fest is hosting a special retrospective on the movie Twister, featuring a special screening and a Q&A session with one of the film’s stars, Helen Hunt.
Three Texas congressmen commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a special jump this morning in the skies over France. One of those, Congressman Keith Self from McKinney talked to us yesterday about the preparations for the jump.
Today, the Congressman joins us again from France... after the jump.
There's a vast discrepancy in the medical world. New research finds cancer seems to hit black women harder than others.
They're up to twice as likely to die from some kinds of cancers.
On Ask The Expert, Dr. Jessamy Boyd joined us. She's a radiation oncologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas
Plus, Mavs lose but fans still hopeful, and Oncor says recent storms were worst in company's history.
President Joe Biden publicly apologized to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for the delay in U.S. military aid that allowed Russia to gain ground. They met in France during the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings on Friday. Biden expressed regret for the uncertainty caused by Congress's six-month delay in approving a $61 billion aid package. He reassured Zelenskyy that the U.S. fully supports Ukraine. Zelenskyy appealed for bipartisan American support, likening it to the unity seen during World War II.KRLD's John Liddle talked with Margaret Brennan from CBS' Face the Nation about the latest in the Russia-Ukraine Wwar and other topics coming up on her show Sunday morning at 9:30 on CBS.
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As the world remembered D-Day on Thursday, KRLD's Austin York reflects on a passage of a speech given by President Ronald Reagan 40 years ago -- on the 40th anniversary of the harrowing event.
Photo: Queen Elizabeth II, American actress Nancy Reagan (1921 - 2016), Jean Grand Duke of Luxembourg (1921 - 2019), American politician and actor Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004) and British politician and businessman Michael Heseltine at Utah Beach to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the D-Day, Normandy, France, 6th June 1984. (John Downing/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
As North Texans clean up from severe weather over the past month, the Better Business Bureau is urging homeowners to take their time picking a contractor. They say this is a time when "unscrupulous contractors and con artists" might start going door-to-door to drum up business they do not intend to finish.
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Plus, bars and restaurants across North Texas have reaped the financial benefits of deep playoff runs by the Mavericks and Stars, and the northbound HOV lane will close on Central Expressway in Collin County.
Afternoon highs Friday will top out in the mid-90s. The heat index will be in the upper 90s. There’s also an Air Quality Alert in effect this afternoon.
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Our App today is called Heard That. When you're in a crowded room with a lot of other people, it can be tough to hear a conversation that you're a part of. This app can help cut through all the clutter and the din of that noise-filled environment. The app uses the microphone in your smartphone to amplify the talk you want to hear. You just put in your headphones or earbuds and point the top of the phone toward the person you're trying to hear. It will focus only on that, and take out the other extraneous noises. It can also help people with hearing aids listen to a conversation more closely as well. Now, the app doesn't replace hearing aids, it's more of a help to them. Heard That is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, experts warn of contractors looking to take advantage after storm damage, and success across sports teams is bringing attention to North Texas.
Today, we recognize the 6th of June, 1944.
80 years ago today, American troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, France for the D-Day invasion. It changed the course of World War II.
On Thursday, they held what might end up as the last commemoration of the survivors of the Normandy invasion.
One of the continued commemorations takes place Friday afternoon in France.
Nine members of Congress will parachute into France as a rememberance of the military men that parachuted onto the beaches.
One of those Congressmembers is Keith Self from the third district right here in north Texas and he joined us on the KRLD Newsline from France.
Luis Javier Rodas, Managing Director & COO, Pollo Campero joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Game 1 of the NBA Finals is Thursday night in Boston, but Dallas Mavericks fans will still pack the American Airlines Center. The AAC will host a watch party with admission at $10.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas Casa CEO Kathleen Lavalle about an annual family event featuring 14 amazing playhouses on display at North Park Mall benefitting children living in foster care. But first, Chris talks with Tanya Edwards of the American Heart Association. They're celebrating their 100 year anniversary on their Founders Day June 10th.
Concerts by the Lake continue in Rockwall on Thursday nights throughout the next few months and on Thursday Austin-based Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda is performing renditions of Selena's greatest hits. Rockwall Mayor Trace Johannesen joined the KRLD Afternoon News on Wednesday to share the details of this ongoing summer tradition.
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It's called the Texas 10 most wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants list. Abbott says it was Created in partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety and says it is a new initiative to locate and arrest repeat offenders who have entered the country illegally and are wanted for dangerous crimes committed in Texas. In a press release, he claims Texas has seen record levels of illegal immigration, including dangerous criminals, under President Biden. The Dallas Morning News reports that Austin's democratic congressman called the list a stunt that boosts anti-immigration attitudes.
Plus, the union that represents American Airlines flight attendants rejected the latest contract offer, and a Collin County man was sentenced to decades in prison for arson.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for June 6 - June 9, 2024.
Our App today is called Petzey. This is an app for people that have pets, but not necessarily a vet. This app is like a teledoc for your dogs or cats. You can find a vet through video or audio chats about your pets. It comes with different kinds of virtual chats to promote their health and well-being. You just have to put in the particulars about your pet, and find one through the service. IF there are more pressing issues that require you to take your pet to see someone face to face, the app can find a clinic or a hospital for you to take your pet. Petzey visits run just 20 dollars per virtual session. It's brand new, and it's a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Rockwall mayor says the dam will hold, and Denton County wants to make it easier to get disaster relief.
Christian Gore, Founder, G1 Capital Partners joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
FEMA and the Biden Administration say five more counties in Texas now meet criteria and have been added to a federal disaster declaration. FEMA first approved some parts of Texas for the federal declaration after severe weather April 26 in West Texas and the Texas Panhandle.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld a death penalty sentence in a gruesome murder in Arlington. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says a drug cartel member will remain on death row.
Another round of rain moved across North Texas overnight, dropping additional rain on already-saturated ground. The National Weather Service says DFW Airport received 1.14 inches of rain.
Disney and Pixar’s 'Inside Out 2' revisits characters who made feelings famous back in 2015’s 'Inside Out.'
Tony Hale was called on to voice Fear in the highly anticipated sequel. Hale says the character aptly captures how the emotion unfolds inside—even if it’s not always evident on the outside.
The US Department of Health and Human Resources reports that 13.5 percent of young adults aged 18 to 25 had both a substance use disorder and any mental illness in the past year. Additionally, nearly 1 in 3 adults had either a substance use disorder or any mental illness in the past year, with 46 percent of young adults aged 18-25 facing similar challenges.
These statistics emphasize the pressing need for organizations like Nexus Recovery Center. Nexus is a Dallas nonprofit specializing in substance use disorder treatments for women and their children (including pregnant women at any stage of pregnancy).
In line with the ever-present need and Nexus Recovery Center’s dedication to transforming lives, Nexus launched the “Recovery Rising” campaign. This initiative aims to reimagine Nexus’ 11-acre campus with a design focused on a calm, effective, and efficient space for care. The $86 million dollar capital campaign will completely rebuild the Nexus campus in five phases over the next eight years.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Steffany Taylor, Nexus Recovery Center Peer Recovery Support Specialist about Nexus' mission and services.
Research shows creative activity can reduce stress hormones, help people process emotions, and serve as a tool for managing mental health. That is why Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is helping connect military veterans and service members with creative outlets and therapies.
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There were numerous Flash Flood Warnings and anywhere from 1-4 inches of rain across much of North Texas on Wednesday morning. Areas west of Interstate 35W hadn't seen a drop of rain as of 7 a.m., except for Johnson County. The large cluster of storms will be completely out of North Texas later Wednesday morning and temperatures will approach 90 degrees.
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Plus, thousands of North Texas were without power Wednesday morning due to more severe thunderstorms, and a jury sentenced a Crowley man to 60 years in prison for the shooting death of his adoptive parents.
Our App today is called Retro Sketch. I think just about everyone had an Etch-A-Sketch at some point in their lives growing up. This app might just take you back to the days when you used those two little knobs to try to make what passes for art. Or just trying to figure out how to write your name. Or using both knobs to try to make something that looked like a circle. Take yourself back to those times with this app. It's just like the original. Left knob draws a line horizontally. Right knob draws up and down. Remember how you would clean the screen to start over? Turn it upside down and shake. That's what you do here. Turn the phone over and shake. This one is for fun and nothing more. RetroSketch is $2 on iTunes.
Plus women speaking out against TX Supreme Court, and one man is being held for fight that led to deadly shooting.
Today, the President takes action to limit the number of migrants crossing at southern border
There's a major side issue to the border crisis in Texas. It's not just people crossing the border.
We continue to see massive amounts of drugs coming in from Mexico.
The latest figures show Texas police seized more than 475 million lethal doses of fentanyl.
It's been a constant fight for everyone from local police to border patrol to the federal government.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Rahul Gupta joined us. He's the policy director at the White House Office of National Drug Control
Arlington Police have released dash and body camera video of the officer-involved shooting last month. Police shot and injured a suspect after a chase May 20.
Jeremy Langevin, Co-Founder & CEO, Horizontal Talent Co. joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Governor Greg Abbott says he is requesting President Biden approve the disaster declaration for the additional counties.
The Texas Democratic Party will meet in El Paso this weekend, and the party says the platform it adopts will include a call to allow abortion. After the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization in 2022, a law was triggered in Texas forbidding almost all abortions.
One man is behind bars and one person is dead in Irving where gunfire erupted inside a restaurant last night. KRLD's Curt Lewis has more from the scene.
We continuously harp on the importance of heart health. Everything from our movement, to our nutrition and even family history are all important key factors in staying in control of your overall well-being.
On Ask The Expert, we are putting a spotlight on the other side of the spectrum- how can you help others who are dealing with heart-heath issues?
Each year from June 1-7, National CPR and AED Awareness Week stresses the importance of CPR and AED use. When someone goes into sudden cardiac arrest, every second counts.
Jenny Eyer is the VP of Health Strategies with the American Heart Association of North Texas. She joined the KRLD Afternoon News.
Fortunately for us, the severe storms this morning missed north Texas. However, tell that to the residents in NE and east Texas as a big complex of severe storms continues to barrel through that area this morning. We just have a bunch of clouds overhead and air that's thick as a brick! Temperatures are only in the mid to upper 70s right now. Yuck!
Our App today is called Groovie. This app can test your creativity in making videos. Only you don't have to do it yourself. With this app, you can make short videos with others. This is a collaborating app. It works like this. You shoot some kind of video, no more than 15 seconds in length. Then you post it to the app with a complete description. Then someone else can then add to your video and you get to see where the story goes next. Maybe you want to add your video to someone else's story and see where it goes. This is the social aspect of the app. You can meet up with other video creators, follow them just like on social media. When the story is told, share what came up. Groovie. It's a free app on iTunes.
Plus, Gov. Greg Abbott asks Biden to grant disaster declaration, and former Cowboys player dies suddenly.
Al Hartman, Founder, Hartman Properties joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The City of Dallas has launched its third "Summer of Safety," introducing programs for kids who will be away from school until August. Kids can join art, music, sports and other programs as part of an effort to keep them engaged while away from the classroom.
Residents in one Rockwall County city are on alert. KRLD's John Liddle says it's because a nearby dam is shifting.
In a recent interview with 1080 KRLD, Dr. Nicholas Westers, a pediatric psychologist at Children's Health and associate professor at UT Southwestern, shed light on an often-overlooked issue: the mental health challenges faced by adolescent boys.
According to Dr. Westers, many boys and men don't proactively look for treatment, even while suffering with mental health issues.
"A lot of boys and men don't seek out mental health treatment even though they do struggle at times," Dr. Westers said. "We know that symptoms can present differently for them than for girls."
For young boys, symptoms of depression may present differently.
"For boys, they may be more irritable, cranky, and it may manifest through anger and loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities," explained Dr. Westers.
This often leads to boys being missed by traditional screening measures that focus on symptoms more commonly expressed by girls.
Dr. Westers emphasizes the importance of recognizing the primary and secondary emotions in adolescents.
"It's not culturally accepted typically in their minds or we're not socialized as men or as boys growing up to be able to express that," he noted. This leads to boys externalizing their emotions through anger rather than showing their sadness or humiliation.
To help parents start conversations about mental health with their sons, Dr. Westers suggests a casual, nonjudgmental approach.
"Not necessarily a sit-down face-to-face conversation, which typically makes it awkward. If you’re in the car, on the way home from school, or a sporting event, you can just ask them about this in a nonchalant way."
Perhaps the most striking piece of advice Dr. Westers provides is about the power of understanding and apology.
"If your child is just being really grumpy, don’t ground them. Understand them. And if you’ve made some mistakes as a parent and you’ve punished them for a mental health difficulty that they don’t have control over, apologize. That can go so far," he urged.
Children’s Health offers a wealth of resources for parents on a variety of mental health topics, including depression and anxiety.
The president is planning to announce executive action on border security this week, and some mayors from Texas are planning to attend. The announcement could be made as soon as Tuesday before Joe Biden heads to France to mark the 80th anniversary of DDay.
Storm chances remain in our forecast for most of our new workweek and possibly into the weekend as well. We're waking up to absolutely nothing on radar right now. That's nice! Temperatures range from the upper 60s to mid-70s across the area with a deck of clouds overhead.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with CBS News money analyst Jill Schlesinger about the current ups and downs in the U.S. housing market.
Our App today is called Documentary Plus. There are people who can't get enough documentaries and there just aren't enough channels on TV that show them. This app comes from the Discovery Plus channel. There is everything from Oscar winners to classics to the most obscure types of documentaries. There are hundreds of films to choose from. You can watch any of the films any time you want on any device and that includes your smart TV. Search through the categories to narrow down your search. And you don't even have to worry about paying anything extra for it. Just watch, learn, and enjoy. Documentary Plus is a free app on iTunes, Roku, Apple TV, your PC, and more devices.
This has been an extremely busy past couple of weeks for Texas when it comes to spring storm season. We have activated the KRLD Storm Center so many times this month, and there's a good chance we have a few more of those storms in us.
In the last week, north Texas has seen deadly tornadoes, and severe thunderstorm warnings in the middle of the DFW area. Those storms this week didn't bring any tornadoes, but a lot of high winds and large hail caused a lot of damage, especially to the trees and homes.
What happens next when you have to assess the damage to your house, especially your roof.
On today's Ask The Expert, Eric Thomason joined us. He's the owner of Blue Nail Roofing.
Shell Rotella is hosting a showcase of the work performed by truckers this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. This is the 42nd "SuperRigs" competition.
Dr. Carine Feyten, President & Chancellor, Texas Woman's University joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A comedy club that has been been operating in Sundance Square 27 years says management of the district in Downtown Fort Worth is forcing them to move. Four Day Weekend first opened in 1997.
Former president Donald Trump held a news conference at Trump Tower in Manhattan on Friday, one day after he received a guilty verdict for falsifying internal business records to cover up hush money.
The City of Dallas and Dallas Independent School District are partnering for an open house this weekend where people can learn more about services available as they clean up from severe weather.
Plus, The Mavs win the West in dominant fashion and local reaction to Donald Trump's verdict continues to pour in.
One person is hurt after a confrontation with police in Irving. KRLD's Steven Pickering has more.
Donald Trump became the first former American president to be convicted of felony crimes Thursday as a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 charges in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who said the two had sex.
Trump sat stone-faced while the verdict was read as cheering from the street below could be heard in the hallway on the courthouse's 15th floor where the decision was revealed after more than nine hours of deliberations.
After more than nine hours of deliberations over two days, the Manhattan jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business records in the case stemming from a hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump angrily denounced the trial as a “disgrace,” telling reporters he’s an “innocent man.”
Rain is coming to an end, for now, but more on the way, especially early Sunday. After that, I think we're done for a while as we heat up next week, and endure a ton of humidity and mosquitoes the size of smart cars!
A company that launched at DFW Airport in 2018 is now expanding there. Gameway opened its first "gaming lounge" in Terminal B, and has now opened a second one in Terminal E.
David V Auld, Executive Chairman, D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
While most of us dread tornados, some pay good money to see them up close. But not too close, says Eric Burns, the owner-operator of Tornadic Expedition Storm Chasing Tours, based out of Whitesboro Texas and operates tours out of Oklahoma City, Denver and Rapid City, South Dakota.
Plus, more severe weather could return to North Texas on Thursday, and Dallas city officials say crews are working around the clock to clear debris leftover from Tuesday morning's storms.
Two large areas of showers and isolated severe storms are moving toward North Texas. On Thursday morning, the first cluster was approaching Wichita Falls and the second cluster was in the Texas Panhandle. Both clusters will merge together and drift across the area through the afternoon. Some of these storms may become severe.
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If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for May 30 - June 2, 2024.
Our App today is called Mobile Passport Control. This app is vital if you're traveling out of the country, and you'll need to get through customs at the airport. It can cut down the time you'll spend in line when you get back home. Customs and Border Protection created this app to make it more simple to return to the USA. And you have your own special lane at the airport to get through faster. You just have to fill out your profile for you and your family. You answer the questions that would deal with inspections. You take a clear picture of yourself and any other family members. When you land at the airport, you hit the submit now button in the app and you're good to go. Border Protection sends you a receipt to your phone. You show that and your passport to the customs agent, and that agent completes everything. It takes just seconds to return home. Mobile Passport Control is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus Oncor cuts the number of those without power in half, and cities are still cleaning up after the storms on Tuesday.
Calling all of our golf lovers! Come out to Grapevine and watch the Texas Women's Open!
This event is free and open to the public. You'll have a chance to watch some incredible golf talent.
Here to share more details about what you can expect is Steven Clements with the PGA.
The Texas Women's Open is happening May 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st at the Grapevine Golf Course.
The City of Dallas says crews have received more than 1,600 service requests for storm debris and blocked roads. People can call 311 to report issues.
The next few days will be a time for the arborist to shine. KRLD's L.P. Phillips says storm damage is creating business for tree trimmers.
Robert S Kaplan, Vice Chairman, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) joins David Johsnon on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
An artillery plant has opened in Mesquite that will produce 155mm shells for the U.S. military. General Dynamics operates the plant on 250,000 square feet near 635 and Highway 80.
Plus, tips from the USDA on what to do with food items in your fridge if you experienced a power outage.
When in Doubt, Throw it Out! That's what the USDA wants you to do with all of the food in the fridge if you lost power during the recent severe weather across North Texas.
The next chance of storms will arrive by Thursday morning as a complex moves In from the northwest overnight. Some of these storms may become severe. Wind, small hail, and flooding are the threats. Morning lows will dip into the upper 60s.
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Plus, parts of North Texas could see more scattered showers and storms on Thursday, and a Royse City church was damaged in a fire suspected to be caused by lightning.
Mark Bucher, Co-Owner, Medium Rare joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
This first big holiday weekend of the summer is always dangerous at the lake. A combination of more people celebrating Memorial Day at the beach and on the water -- plus many people drink too much and too many do not wear life jackets.
Plus, parts of the Mid-Cities were hit with large hail on Sunday, and multiple people drowned in North Texas lakes over Memorial Day weekend.
Our App today is called Magic Jigsaw Puzzles. People all over the world love the peace and frustration that comes with putting together jigsaw puzzles. Now, you can put together all the puzzles you want right there on your phone or your tablet. It's the biggest community for jigsaw puzzle fans. It comes with more than 40 thousand different puzzles, so you'll never run out of them to work on. That's because the app adds more puzzles every single day. You can put together puzzles from famous painters. You can even create your own puzzles from your photos and then share it with your fellow puzzle friends and family. The app gives you puzzles up to 12 hundred pieces. You can even put them together with your online friends, just like you might in the real world. Magic Jigsaw Puzzles is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Our App today is called LANDrop. If you have an iPhone, chances are that you've used AirDrop to share a picture, or a video, or a document with someone else that's closeby. This is something similar, but it's not limited to just iPhone to iPhone transfers. This app can help when you want to move a file of some kind to just about any other device, as long as it's on your same network. You can send photos to another PC, or an Android device as long as they're both connected to the same network. It uses that network to do the work, so you don't have to worry about internet speeds or file sizes. It's also using state of the art encryption, so no one can see what it is your sending unless you're sending it to that person. Anything that is sent is automatically saved in the directory on the receiving device. LANDrop is a free app on iTunes.
Texas voters will return to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the state's primary election runoffs. Most of the races to watch are on the Republican side.
SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson says Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton are taking the unusual step of campaigning against incumbents in their own party.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Jason Meza, the senior director of media relations with the Better Business Bureau serving the heart of Texas. May is National Moving Month and it's the biggest month of the year for scams. But first Chris talks to Executive Director Mark Porter, Clinical Director Dr. Whitney Mathison, and Counselor Brittany Washington from Harmony CDC about Mental Health Awareness and their partnership with the city of Dallas offering no-cost counseling and more.
Texas has 14 "million-dollar cities." Those are cities where the typical home costs at least $1 million. That's down slightly from 15 a year ago, even though the number of "million-dollar cities" is growing nationally. Reporter Sami Sparber with Axios recently wrote about it and joined KRLD to discuss the report.
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Nearly 3,000 people from 27 countries are attending a summit in North Texas this week on how to plan for future energy production. The Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy Innovation Summit is being held at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine.
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Memorial Day has become so much more than just a weekend where we remember the people who gave their lives in service to our country.
It's now known as the first travel day of the summer. It's also known for different stores having huge sales.
This year, Memorial Day could be huge for car sales, and deals.
The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds joined today for Ask The Expert.
Sam L Susser, Chairman & CEO, Susser Bank joins David Johnson on this episode CEO Spotlight.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for May 23 - 27, 2024.
Gary Sinise continues to honor and remember the fallen heroes of the United States year after year through his involvement in the PBS National Memorial Day concert. For almost 20 years, Sinise has dedicated his efforts to pay tribute to those who have served and sacrificed for their country.
A new series on Peacock documents the 1990's New York Yankees called "Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime, Chaos, and Baseball". One of the men the show focuses on is former outfielder Mel Hall who was openly having an affair with a 15-year-old girl, even going to her prom and moving in with her parents.
Hall was eventually prosecuted in Tarrant County in 2009. As a basketball coach, Hall sexually assaulted several minors.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with Kim D'Avignon a Tarrant County prosecutor who explains how she got involved.
The dryline will approach North Texas late Friday afternoon producing scattered severe storms across the southeastern half of North Texas. The storms will be mainly along and southeast of a Sherman-to-Fort Worth-to-Granbury line. All modes of severe weather are possible. Please stay weather-aware from 4-10 p.m. Afternoon highs will reach the low to mid-90s and heat index values will approach 100 degrees.
Plus, the severe weather threat returns Friday afternoon for parts of North Texas, and the Dallas Stars dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals to the Edmonton Oilers.
Our App today is called My Pickleball Coach. It's the hottest sport going right now. And so many people want to get better at playing so they can compete against their friends, and maybe take part in tournaments. This app lets you connect up with top pickleball coaches from anywhere. You get a personalized experience, as the coaches let you know how you're playing, and where you can improve. You can see where you are with your technical skills, your court position, your shot selection, and how well you're playing with your partner. It gives you all the feedback and drills that you need to get to the highest level you can achieve. Set your goals and the coach will take you there one step at a time. My Pickleball Coach is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay an annual fee for the coaching.
Plus, private school parents in Fort Worth got a letter saying a piano teacher is being investigated for inappropriate behavior, and police in several North Texas cities have arrested a suspected robber.
Working together, police in several North Texas cities arrested a robbery suspect they believe is linked to robberies across several cities. KRLD's Mark Lambert has details...
The Transportation Security Administration is urging people planning flights over Memorial Day weekend to plan ahead. Over the next week, TSA expects to screen 18 million people, 6.4% more than last year and a record for the holiday period.
Garland "Butch" Martin can finally put his past behind him. The Midland man was across town in 1998 when his home burned down. His wife, Marcia, their one-year-old daughter and three-year-old son were killed. A neighbor saw the flames and called 911. Still he was arrested and charged with their murders. Arson investigators testified the fire was deliberately set due to what they claimed were accelerants and the presence of a "pour pattern." Martin was convicted of three counts of capital murder and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. He entered the Texas prison system in 1999.
Plus, Temple, Texas is cleaning up after a violent tornado, and FEMA is urging people to stay prepared for severe weather.
Dallas Regional Chamber President and CEO Dale Petroskey joined KRLD Radio's David Johnson to discuss a decade in business.
They explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, how the chamber is working to bring grocery stores to food deserts and more.
The City of Dallas and Dallas County say the federal government has confirmed they have "effectively ended" homelessness among veterans. They say the announcement came from the Departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs.
There is another chance for scattered showers and storms on Thursday in North Texas, primarily south of Interstate 20. Those storms will give way to a warm Memorial Day weekend with high temperatures in the 90s.
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If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for May 23 - 27, 2024.
Plus, Uvalde families settle lawsuit for $2 million, and nearly 600 flights delayed at DFW due to severe weather
Tanvir Arfi, Founder, Chairman & CEO, Banyan Technologies joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Tonight, it's game one of the western conference finals in the NBA, and your Dallas Mavericks are in Minneapolis for the first game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Both teams had rough roads to get the finals. The Mavs had to come from behind to beat the LA Clippers and the top seed Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Wolves battled through Phoenix and the Denver Nuggets to get to this round.
This, of course, leads us here. We have to put a challenge to our sister station 8-3-0 WCCO in Minnesota,
Vineeta Sawkar is the morning show host and she joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
Plus, school districts in North Texas continue to deal with low enrollment, Plano ISD considering closing schools.
A lot of people are moving to North Texas, but some school districts are still dealing with a drop in students. One of those districts is Plano ISD now making plans to close schools.
The American Stroke Association is bringing awareness this month to stroke signs and stroke prevention during American Stroke Month. Stroke Medical Director for Medical City Dallas Dr. Alejandro Magadan, who also volunteers with the American Heart Association, joined Ask the Expert on Monday.
A slow-moving cold front head will approach North Texas from the north on Wednesday. Combined with plenty of surface moisture and daytime heating, it will produce scattered severe storms throughout the day. More storms will form along the dry line later Wednesday afternoon as it surges in from the west. The threats will be hail 2 inches in diameter or bigger, damaging wind over 60 mph, flooding, and an isolated tornado.
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Our App today is called Atlas Obscura Travel Guide. This is a perfect app for when you want to take a road trip somewhere. It lets you find some of the most unique places in the country on your way to wherever it is you're going. You might want to stop somewhere along the way to see an interesting site and make the road trip a real adventure. The app shows you what makes a certain place unique and the stories behind it. You can also create your travel plan to stop by some of these places, and then you can check off where you've been through a "been there" feature. It has more than 22 thousand unique and curious places. You can even add your own stories to the database for someone else to experience. Explore anything from architecture to history, from nature to the arts. Atlas Obscura Travel Guide is a free app on iTunes and Android. Let's go exploring.
On May 28, Dallas County voters will decide who leads the Sheriff's Office for the next four years. There is no Republican who will be on the November ballot.
The two candidates have met.
This is Lupe Valdez.
There is a major problem going right now with a lot of people that say they want to quit their jobs for something better now. Almost half of people say they're ready to leave for greener pastures.
It feels like the "Great Resignation II".
But, there's a big difference between now and the original Great Resignation. There aren't nearly the job openings that we saw a couple of years back.
More companies are laying people off and cutting back on staff, because of the economy.
On today's Ask The Expert, our jobs expert Julie Bauke joined us from the Bauke Group.
Randy DeWitt, Chairman, FB-Society (60 Vines, Whiskey Cake, Mexican Sugar, Haywire, Legacy West Food Hall) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Our App today is called Resy. This app can be a big help to you if you need to make reservations for your favorite restaurants. It's also an app that can help you find a place to grab a bite to eat, based on what kind of food you're looking for. This is ideal for anyone who is visiting a new city, where you don't know the best places. It can also show you different unique places that might not be in the tourist books. You could discover something new in your own hometown. It has more than 5 thousand different restaurants in the database to choose from. You can book your reservations. If there aren't tables available, the app will let you know when there's an opening. The app can also send information about the restaurant to other guests in your party. Resy is a free app on iTunes.
If you asked many North Texans, they may want to live anywhere else. But according to the 2024-2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Places to Live list, we're struggling to get out of the basement.
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Kilgore College Sunday downsized its music department by filling a dumpster with CDs, vinyl records and sheet music. Double Bass player John Porter says a friend tipped him off and Porter went to take a look for himself. And what he saw, as he stood on the roof of the 20-footwide dumpster astonished him. m wall to wall, six or seven feet deep was thousands of CDs, thousands of priceless musical artifacts and vinyl records."
It's still severe weather season and there's a threat for isolated storms today, but especially tomorrow and Thursday. All modes of severe weather are possible as well as areas of flooding.
We hit 91° Monday. We also hit that number on Saturday and Sunday. Why not hit it again today? Right? We'll get the morning clouds out of here this morning and I'm expecting plenty of sunshine today, with a strong breeze and plenty of humidity. I can't rule out a late-day shower or storm mainly west of DFW. If any do break the cap, it will go severe quickly. Good news is they'll be few and far between.
Plus, why Arlington Police shot a man during a chase, and Southlake plastic surgeon arrested.
The Arlington Police Department says they are investigating an officer-involved shooting in which the suspect in expected to make a full recovery from injuries.
David Brooks, Chairman & CEO, Independent Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: IBTX) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Fort Worth police officer injured in shooting, and the Mavs and the Stars are both in the Western Conference Finals.
The National Rifle Association hosted its Annual Meeting this weekend at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. The NRA expected up to 70,000 people to attend the convention, which included workshops and vendors selling guns and gear.
Photo: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the NRA ILA Leadership Forum at the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting & Exhibits at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center on May 18, 2024 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Former President Donald Trump spoke at the National Rifle Association's annual conference at the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas this weekend.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) spoke at the National Rifle Association's annual conference at the Kay Baily Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas this weekend.
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Musicians from across the state gathered in Dallas over the weekend to share their love of the accordion. They were all part of the "Big Squeeze" accordion festival presented by Texas Folklife at the West Dallas Center of Dallas College on Saturday.
Despite slow progress on inflation, stock market indexes have hit new highs. Investors are optimistic due to minor declines in the annual core Consumer Price Index (CPI), which suggests potential Fed rate cuts. However, consumers still face high inflation rates, driven largely by housing costs. Middle- and lower-income Americans struggle with elevated prices and high interest rates, leading to increased household debt. A recent court ruling blocked a Biden administration rule to limit credit card late fees, adding to financial pressures for many Americans. CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger discussed the situation with KRLD's John Liddle.
Photo: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock exchange during morning trading on May 17, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Monday started with temperatures in the low to mid-70s and will be mostly sunny, windy, and warm with afternoon highs near 90 degrees. The forecast is similar for Tuesday. There is a slight chance for a strong or severe storm west and northwest of DFW on Tuesday evening.
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Plus, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars will both play for their conference titles, and the TCU men's tennis team won the NCAA title on Sunday.
Our App today is called Crime Door. This is an app for the lovers of true crime stories. This is a news app that lets you get into the middle of real life stories. It uses augmented reality to put you into the middle of crime scene. You can enter into a door into different high profile crime scenes. That includes JonBenet Ramsey, Selena, or even the Nicole Simpson cases. You'll see everything from the victims' points of view. You can virtually walk around those crime scenes. IF you are looking at some unsolved cold cases, you actually might see something that the professionals didn't. There's 3D evidence that you can see. Or you can read articles about true crimes, be in on AR trials. CrimeDoor is a free app for true crime fans. It's on iTunes and Android.v
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with JaCoi James Pugh, from the Arlington Black Chamber of Commerce. She's the Co-Chair of the 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, with activities being held at Texas Live. But first, Chris visits with James Williams, the Executive Director of the Taste Project of Ft. Worth..,a non-profit lunch eatery offering a pay-what-you-can policy for local & seasonal fare. This incredible restaurant went viral internationally when a respected TikTok Food Critic stopped by for a visit.
Plus, Plano Police reveal man woman was killed by her own son, and Scottie Scheffler says he stretched in his jail cell before PGA Championships.
Alex Danza, the founder and CEO of luxury travel service Vonlane, joins David Johnson to discuss the company's 10th anniversary.
Cowboys and bull riders will pack Arlington's AT&T Stadium through Sunday for a pair of western sports events. "Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo" is scheduled Friday night followed by the PBR World Finals Saturday and Sunday.
The Dallas Morning News spent a year investigating Texas' massive system of toll roads. Reporter Yamil Berard examined the shortcomings that come with one state building nearly as many miles of toll roads as the entire rest of the country combined. She joined Scott Gordon on the KRLD News to discuss how built so many miles of toll roads. Click here to read her report.
Photo: Traffic is light on the Texas 130 toll road where is crosses Texas 21 near Mustang Ridge on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 (Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Plus, Houston is in full recovery mode after severe storms left damage, killing four people.
Dallas is hosting an event this weekend to celebrate an instrument that has played an important role in the state's musical history. The accordion has been popular in folk music from several different cultures, and people from those cultures have mingled in Texas - including Germans, Czechs, the French, and people from Mexico.
A non-profit in Fort Worth will hold an open house this weekend to highlight the work it does. Cowtown Clubhouse is part of the organization, Clubhouse International.
Houston was hit hard by a powerful storm Thursday evening, causing significant damage and widespread power outages across the region. At least four people were killed and hundreds of thousands were without power Friday morning. Jason Metko, a Houston resident and sports broadcaster, shared his firsthand experience of the storm that swept through the city with KRLD's John Liddle.
Photo: Fallen trees are seen on a street in Houston, Texas on May 16, 2024. (Photo by Chen Chen/Xinhua)
Over the course of the last couple of weeks in the Israel-Hamas war, there have been a few rumors of a possible cease-fire. But where do we stand today? CBS' Margaret Brennan joined the KRLD Morning News to talk about the prospects for peace in the Middle East and preview this weekend's Face the Nation.
Photo: Smoke rises over the Gaza Strip as seen from a position on the Israeli side of the border on May 13, 2024, in Southern Israel, Israel (Amir Levy/Getty Images).
Plus, College Station experienced major flooding on Thursday and Johnson County is at high risk of flash flooding, and the Dallas City Council made a move to keep Police Chief Eddie Garcia in the city for at least three more years.
Most of North Texas will dry out Friday after all-day rain on Thursday. Friday's high temperatures will reach the low 80s before a warmup over the weekend.
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Our App today is called Backtrack. This app might be one of my favorite apps on my phone. It is for people who love music from any time in the last 60 years. People love nostalgia. The app provides YouTube music videos for any time between 1951 and 2015. It's a personal playlist of your favorite songs. You can save up to 50 tracks, so the music party can go on. Just enter your birth year, and the app puts together the list of songs from that year or later. It generates the music that you grew up to. Usually, it's around 10 to 20 years from the year of your birth. You know, your formative years. You can also have the music play on Spotify. Backtrack - Music Nostalgia is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Johnson County hit with high risk of flash flooding, and Police Chief Eddie Garcia is staying in Dallas for at least 3 more years.
President Biden and Former President Trump have agreed to a pair of debates. One will be held by CNN next month. The second will be hosted by ABC in September. KRLDs Austin York spoke to SMU poltical science professor Matthew Wilson about how rare the debate set-up is.
The City of Dallas says Police Chief Eddie Garcia has signed a deal to stay in the city for at least three more years. Garcia had been contacted by Austin and Houston about potentially taking the same job in one of those cities.
Thursday night, the capital of the country music world is not Nashville, it's Frisco, Texas. That's because the biggest names in country music are here in North Texas for tonight's Academy of Country Music Awards at the Star in Frisco. Reba McEntire hosts and you can watch the event for free on Amazon Prime Video.
This is the second year in a row that Frisco gets to host the ACM's. Last year, it brought more than 31 million dollars to the economy of Frisco and all of North Texas.
On today's Ask The Expert, the mayor of the city of Frisco, Jeff Cheney joined us.
Plus, severe weather threatens several parts of Texas, and Gov. Abbott is requesting a presidential disaster declaration.
Arlington's AT&T Stadium will host a pair of events this weekend that will draw western sports fans from around the world. Kid Rock's Rock N Rodeo is scheduled Friday, followed by the PBR World Finals Saturday and Sunday.
KRLD's David Johnson weighs in on the Dow flying past the historic 40,000 threshold for the first time ever on Thursday morning.
Governor Abbott is requesting a presidential disaster declaration for several counties in Texas. KRLD's Steven Pickering has more.
Texas Rangers Hall of Fame radio broadcaster Eric Nadel will celebrate his birthday Thursday night with an annual concert and fundraiser for the Grant Halliburton Foundation. Nadel joined the KRLD Morning News on Thursday.
Photo: Radio broadcaster Eric Nadel signs a baseball during the Texas Rangers Winter Caravan stop at the Whataburger on Danville in Abilene on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2020. (Credit: Jordan Hofeditz/Reporter-News, Abilene Reporter-News via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
With a staggering 82% of Americans planning summer trips, that begs a question: "Where is everyone going?"
WalletHub has some surprising insights for anyone planning that summer vacation, and looking to get the most bang for the buck.
To determine the best value destinations in the U.S., WalletHub created a ranking of the most affordable and accessible places. They analyzed 100 of the largest metro areas using 41 key indicators. They grouped the indicators into six key categories: travel cost and hassle, local cost, attractions, weather, activities, and safety. Based on these comprehensive evaluations, WalletHub came up with their list.
Plus, the Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and a small plane crashed late Wednesday in Johnson County.
North Texas has received a ton of rainfall over the past month and another wave of heavy rain will move late Thursday morning and last through the day. Some storms may become severe in some areas. A Flood Watch is in place until Friday morning.
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If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for May 16 - 19, 2024.
Plus, the Panther Island project is getting more funding, and Irving has a new way to report potholes.
Dale Petroskey, President & CEO, Dallas Regional Chamber (DRC) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The North Texas Food Bank says the state now leads the nation in "food insecurity." The relief organization, Hunger America, now says 16.4% of Texans now face hunger, a greater percentage than California.
The 40th Annual Main Street Fest, A Craft Brew Experience presented by Bank of the West is coming to Grapevine this weekend! Everything from live music performances to family activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Joining us on the KRLD Afternoon News is Elizabeth Schrack our Director of Communications.
40 years? How do you continue to bring the best to this event year after year?
That's Elizabeth Schrack on KRLD.
The 40th Annual Main Street Fest – A Craft Brew Experience presented by Bank of the West is in Grapevine, Texas May 17, 18 and 19. For more information on all the fun and to secure your tickets in advance head to MainStFest.com.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
TxDOT is launching its "Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles" campaign and reminding drivers to remain alert and watch carefully for motorcycles on Texas roadways.
In 2023 in Texas, 599 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes and 2,483 motorcyclists were seriously injured. The number of motorcyclists killed on Texas roads increased by 7% last year, and intersection fatal crashes in our state increased by 21%.
On today's Ask the Expert, we have Alice Rios, spokesperson with TXDOT.
How many of these accidents we see in North Texas include motorcyclists?
Plus, the Wise County community mourns the death of a woman and her three children after her SUV crashed head-on with a Mack truck and caught fire.
Camp Sweeney, a unique haven for children with type 1 diabetes, is urgently calling for community support this year to continue its life-changing programs. Dr. Ernie Fernandez, pediatrician and diabetes specialist at Children's Health also serves as the volunteer camp director. Dr. Fernandez has dedicated 40 years to ensuring that kids with this challenging condition can experience normalcy and fun each summer.
As the Dallas Stars continue their quest for their first Stanley Cup since 1999, the organization is embracing its mission of cultural growth and community engagement by extending their reach beyond American borders. Led by Al Montoya, the team's Vice President of Cultural Growth and Strategy, the Stars recently launched an initiative to introduce hockey to young people in Mexico City.
The Turtle Creek Chorale is ready to tackle a contentious issue through the power of music this Sunday. With their concert "Pages," the acclaimed Dallas ensemble will confront the topic of book banning and censorship, aiming to shed light on the ongoing national debate.
Temperatures will heat up Wednesday with more heavy rain heading to North Texas on Thursday. There could be areas of flooding and a few severe storms are also possible. The rain will end early Friday ahead of a hot, dry weekend.
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Plus, Wednesday is the deadline in most North Texas counties to protest tax appraisals, and the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars each play Game 5 of their second-round playoff series Wednesday night.
Our App today is called Clapper. If you really don't want anything to do with TikTok, this might be a good alternative, and this video app is Texas-born, and Texas-bred. This app is considered one of the fastest growing apps of its kind. You can share whatever is going on in your life, just like you would in a TikTok video, but you're not sending any data anywhere that you don't want it to go, like you would in TikTok. It's a social media video app that lets you connect with friends, family, and others to share your lives and learn about others. Record videos or shoot live streams of events. And it you get really good and popular with your Clapper videos, you might make some good money out of them. Dip your toes into the world of influencing. Clapper is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases. And it's a Texas company.
Plus, divorce case turns into statewide brawl over frozen embryos, and two suspected drug smugglers killed in shootout with sheriff deputies.
Gord Neal, CEO, World Copper Ltd. joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Fort Worth City Council could vote on a plan Tuesday night to provide a property tax cut to some childcare facilities. In 2023, voters in Texas approved an amendment giving cities and counties the option of reducing property taxes for some childcare centers.
Plus, the Dallas Stars are one win away from finals, and 3 men plead guilty in string of mail carrier robberies .
The general election is coming up in less than six months. And people are already feeling the stress of what's going to be an absolutely brutal campaign for Congress and the White House.
We've only scratched the surface of the anxiety that people are going to feel with the primary campaigns across the state and country.
We'll get inundated with all kinds of negativity with campaign commercials, the news, and the debates.
What can we do to stamp out the noise and lower our blood pressure?
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Ken Jones joined us. He's a Behavioral Health Clinical Officer at Texas Health Resources.
Children and teens are facing mounting challenges when it comes to their mental health. Depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation are more common than ever before, and suicide is the second-leading cause of death in children and young adults ages 10 to 24.
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month.
In the U.S., more than 800,000 people suffer from strokes each year. Strokes are the leading cause of death in the country and cause more serious long-term disabilities than any other disease.
While older Americans have been more prone to stroke, it seems strokes are rising in young adults now.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Clinton Wright, Vascular Neurologist and Associate Director, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke about the signs and symptoms of stroke.
An aspiring firefighter collapsed during a training exercise last week, and doctors are still trying to figure out what's wrong. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the story.
Tuesday will feature plenty of sunshine with afternoon highs in the mid-80s. That's the average for this time of the year. What's not average is DFW rain totals so far, which feature a surplus of 6.65 inches.
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Plus, Dallas police will start to use facial recognition technology to aid investigators, and a man faces charges in connection to a hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist over the weekend.
Thirty-eight Texas House Democrats have signed on to a letter by Harris County Democratic House member Jon Rosenthal, asking for a special session to address public education funding.
Plus Dallas City Hall says they will make sure Chief Eddie Garcia stays in Dallas, and $150k reward offered for info on who is robbing mail carriers.
As the Texas population grows, transportation leaders are looking at the role high speed rail could play in the state's infrastructure. Amtrak has supported a public-private partnership to run trans from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes.
Dallas County Health and Human Services is urging people over 65 to get a COVID booster ahead of summer travel. The CDC recommends a booster for seniors and for anyone who has not had a shot in the past year.
Perry Sook, Chairman & CEO, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. joined David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Flood Watch remains in effect for counties southeast of DFW and new safety measures are in place today at DeSoto High School after an incident where a person with a handgun entered the school last week.
A Dallas man will face a murder trial in Collin County for selling the fentanyl-laced pills that killed a woman in the northeast Collin County town of Blue Ridge. KRLD's L.P. Phillips has the story and the reaction.
Plus, new safety measures were put in place at DeSoto High School after a someone brought a gun to campus on Thursday, and one man was fatally shot Sunday in Fort Worth's Northside neighborhood.
Rain totals on Sunday ranged from 1-3 inches, with the heaviest rain north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. DFW Airport measured about 3/4 of an inch of rain and our surplus is just below 7 inches for the year.
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Our App today is called Blossom. This app is for people who like spending time in their gardens or want to start one. It can help you with figuring out what's already growing in your backyard or anywhere else. The app will teach you whatever you need to know about your plants. You can learn what plants need what kind of care. It can be watering schedules, how much direct sunlight they need and the temperatures that they thrive in. It'll even remind you when it's time to tend to the plant care and feeding of your garden. You can figure out what plants are right for the time commitment you have for them. It uses an AI to consult a database of more than 10 thousand plants and trees. All you have to do is take a picture and the app can tell you what you have. Blossom - Plant Identification is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Since Friday night, a geomagnetic storm has been hitting Earth, offering many a chance to see the northern lights, or aurora borealis, across the country.
Plus, cleanup after severe weather is underway, and police are cracking down on speeders in East Dallas.
Governor Greg Abbott says Texas will not support a plan by the Department of Homeland Security to change how migrants seeking asylum are processed. The agency announced the plans Thursday, saying they would "enhance security" and "streamline asylum processing."
The City of DeSoto, in southern Dallas County, has started running a water pumping station to replace one built in 1972. The $8.6 million station is near Hampton and Centre Park Boulevard and will provide about 30% of the city's water supply.
Plus, what moms really want for Mother's Day, and graduation will go on despite protests.
The first half of Mother's Day weekend will be nice before widespread rain returns on Sunday and again by the middle of next week. Friday morning started beautifully with temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Northerly winds will continue to usher in dry air through Saturday with afternoon highs close to 80 degrees each day.
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Plus, the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars each won Game 2 of their second-round playoff series to draw even at 1-1, and a Dallas County indicted a man for killing a 17-year-old who was working at a fast food restaurant.
Our App today is called Great Photo App. Everyone uses the camera on their phone to take pictures. That's a given. But, just because you have a camera, that doesn't make you a photographer. This app might be able to teach you how to be one and take better pictures. You get hands on training to learn everything, from the basics through more sophisticated techniques. The app teaches you while you're taking pictures with your phone. It comes with different interactive lessons. It might be on exposure to the aperture to depth of field lessons. You'll learn how to best set up your shots, and what kind of lighting will make the perfect shot. It comes with lessons on more than a thousand different kind of lighting scenes. Great Photo App is 3 dollars on iTunes. It has in-app purchases for more lessons.
Plus, professional women's soccer has arrived in DFW, and a Bedford woman gets 9 years for a murder for hire plot.
On this week's edition of Better Living, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Chris Arnold speaks with suicide prevention advocate Fonda Bryant with tips and advice on handling your own mental wellness. But first, Chris talks with former NFL great and current Dallas Cowboys assistant coach Greg Eliis about a new film he's produced and directed called "My Dear" about mental health issues in professional sports and within families themselves.
Flight attendants for American Airlines picketed outside Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and 12 others across the country Thursday. They want the National Mediation Board to release them from negotiations, which could lead to a strike after a "cooling off" period.
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During the month of May, we take the last Monday of the month to remember those who gave their lives in service to this country on Memorial Day.
But, May is also National Military Appreciation Month, where everyone can take some time to give appreciation to everyone who served in America's Armed Forces.
It's also just as vital to show that same appreciation for the families of our military.
On today's Ask The Expert, retired Vice Admiral William French joined us. He is the CEO of the Armed Services YMCA
Plus city council wants to keep Garcia in Dallas amidst report he could be on Houston's short list, interim city manager says, and meeting held on teen fentanyl overdoses.
Plus, Dallas ISD parents learn about the dangers of fentanyl, and the Dallas City Council approved a deal Wednesday to allow a new women's professional soccer team to play its games at the Cotton Bowl.
One week ago, a jury in Johnson County sentenced Jerry Don Elders to death for murdering a rural Johnson County woman. The victim's son talked to KRLD's L.P. Phillips.
Our active weather pattern continues across North Texas off and on through next week. We're waking up with a stationary front draped right over the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This front combined with a strong upper-level disturbance moving in from the southwest will produce scattered strong and severe thunderstorms between noon and 6:00 p.m. today. Large hail will be the main threat, but I can't rule out an isolated tornado south of the front by mid to late afternoon.
May is Mental Health Month. Our students' mental health is important for their success.
Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region is helping schools have access to mental health resources as well as training them to deal with children who need extra attention.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Summer Rose joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is their Chief Clinical Officer and breaks down how they are implementing their mission in schools.
Our App today is called Discogs. Do you have a music collection that you have trouble keeping track of? This app is there to help you catalog your discs. It could be CD's or vinyl records. You can use the app to look online for artists and discs to complete your collection. It has a search function of millions of albums and artists. You can also search by barcode and find out when your favorite artists are releasing new music, or when they're going on tour. There's a way to shop for records, CD's, even cassettes. You can even use the app to find record stores that are near you. Discogs is a free app on iTunes and Android.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this Mother's Day weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do for May 8 - 12, 2024.
Plus Texas court overturns charge because of rap music, and Jewish students at UT Dallas want leaders to better enforce their hate speech policy.
Marking "Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month," the Texas Department of Transportation is launching an initiative to prevent fatal motorcycle wrecks. The agency says 599 motorcyclists were killed in crashes last year, and 2,483 were hurt.
More than two days after the body of a woman was pulled from a burning condo in Duncanville, police have made an arrest a they continue to investigate.
Police say the suspect, James Rios was caught returning to the scene of the crime and is now under arrest for murder in the shooting that included an apartment fire.
High temperatures will reach the low 90s on Wednesday with heat index values approaching 100 degrees. Scattered showers and severe storms are possible in the afternoon. Large hail, damaging wind, and isolated tornadoes are the threats.
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Plus, Chiefs' Ray Rice may be facing more legal issues, and a priest was arrested for indecent contact with two children.
JW Roth, CEO, Notes LIve (Sunset Amphitheater) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has opened a recruitment center in southern Dallas. The center at the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is DPS' first outside of a public facility.
Volunteers at the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center loaded 500 cars with boxes of food Tuesday morning for a mobile pantry.
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Plus, more counties added to disaster weather declaration, and Johnson County officials respond to flood criticism.
Navigating the complex land of property taxes in North Texas is a daunting task that impacts numerous homeowners across our area. Recent legislative changes have introduced significant tax relief measures, which are having a positive impact on tax bills. But those tax bills are still one of the biggest financial obligations homeowners deal with every year.
On Fair Share: Navigating Property Taxes in North Texas, KRLD's John Liddle got advice from experts in property taxes.
Freya Allan steps into a vastly transformed Earth in the latest installment of the celebrated "Planet of the Apes" series, "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes." Unlike its predecessor, War for the Planet of the Apes, this film catapults audiences 300 years into the future where roles between humans and apes have dramatically shifted.
Texas finds itself positioned squarely in the middle of the pack in the latest 2024 Best States Rankings by US News and World Report, coming in at number 29. Texas moved up six spots from its #35 ranking in 2023. Solid showings in education and fiscal stability helped Texas move up.
If you like humidity, you like the forecast for the next couple of days. If you like cool or dry air, you'll like the forecast starting Thursday afternoon. And, if you want more rain, which a lot of us don't, there's not a lot in the forecast until late into the weekend and early next week.
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Plus, residents in flood-ravaged parts of Texas are beginning to return to their homes, and Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at an outlet mall in Allen.
Plus, the family of a murder is angry after suspect smirks at them in court, and a chance for more rain in DFW.
Ethan Wayne, CEO, John Wayne Enterprises joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
May is Women’s Health Month. For women listening, it is imperative to prioritize your health and empower yourself by learning more about the resources available to you. Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Health, Dr. Joseph Chang, joined Ask the Expert on Monday. He is also a board-certified OBGYN.
A nonprofit has donated an interview room to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office that aims to help victims tell their story in a more relaxed environment. Project Beloved has now donated rooms to 100 departments across the country.
Plus, a Burleson couple is grieving after their 4-year-old son was swept away by flood waters.
Today marks the anniversary of that shooting at an outlet mall in Allen where a gunman killed or hurt more than a dozen people before being killed by police. KRLD's Alan Scaia was there that day and has more on events planned to mark the anniversary.
Are Americans prepared for retirement? It depends on who you ask.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger about two different surveys and how they had very different outcomes when talking about retirement for Baby Boomers.
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Monday featured another mild and muggy morning across North Texas with some scattered showers and isolated non-severe storms possible in the afternoon. Highs will warm into the low to mid-80s.
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Plus, the Dallas Stars defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and hundreds of pro-Palestinian protestors returned to the University of Texas over the weekend.
Our App today is called Bobby. How many streaming subscriptions do you have? What about your iCloud or your cellphone accounts? This app helps you keep track of all your subscriptions, and when they come due or when they could expire. You can pick from hundreds of different companies and subscriptions to add to the app. It'll let you know when Netflix will hit the credit card, or your paid Dropbox, or your Spotify. You can put them into different categories. You can also manually add others that aren't on the list. It also keeps you honest about how much all of those subscriptions are hitting your bottom line. You don't have to put any bank information in the app. It's only for your information. It used to be called Billy. Now, it's Bobby and it's a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Plus, man doesn't appear to sentencing, and a congressman and his wife are in custody for bribery.
They call it one of the seven deadly sins. It's rage. And it doesn't just hurt your spirit, it can actually be physically dangerous as well.
There's new research from the American Heart Association that says anger is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. It's all very medical, but the bottom line is.. if you can't control your anger, you could be looking for real trouble. Your risk could go as high as five times normal
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Kenneth Saland joined us. He's a cardiologist at Texas Health Dallas.
Nine schools in North Texas will face off at AT&T Stadium this weekend for a competition known as "Taste of the Cowboys Youth Challenge." Students in culinary programs will present a three-course meal to judges who will be Dallas Cowboys alumni, chefs for Legends Hospitality and celebrities.
This year, students were given instructions to develop a menu of foods that would be served at tailgate parties but with a healthier recipe.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the Garland Police Department and Garland Fire Department are taking steps to help officers, firefighters and the community. KRLD's John Liddle was joined in the studio by Garland police Lieutenant Pedro Barineau and Garland Fire Department media relations specialist James Duggar.
Community leaders in Fort Worth say they hope to develop closer relationships with police to try to reduce violence in a neighborhood where six people were shot this week. Police say the victims of the shooting on Las Vegas Trail were between three and 19 years old.
It appears Dallas police are no longer looking into criminal charges against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott after 'no evidence' was found to support a woman's claim of sexual assault.
Is there something on your goal list that seems almost impossible? Maybe it's losing 50 pounds. Maybe it's going back to school to get that big degree. Could it be building your dream business from scratch?
For Dallas resident Alex Vidal, brand president of ERA Real Estate, that extreme stretch goal was completing an Ironman triathlon, a grueling test of endurance.
On April 27th, Vidal competed in Ironman Texas in The Woodlands, a race containing a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, followed by a 26.2-mile marathon. Vidal completed this arduous challenge in 13 hours, 19 minutes, and 29 seconds.
Scattered showers and storms are possible across North Texas over the weekend, though the threat of severe weather is low. High temperatures will hover in the mid-80s.
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Margaret Brennan, moderator of CBS' "Face the Nation," elaborated on President Joe Biden's response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and its repercussions across United States college campuses, which have recently become hotspots for protests.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Brennan about the impact of Biden's comments.
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The vibrant streets of Oak Cliff in Dallas are set to burst into a kaleidoscope of color and culture as they host the historic Cinco de Mayo Parade and Fiesta, Saturday at 9 a.m.
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Plus, Houston is experiencing its worst flooding since Hurricane Harvey, and Dallas police will not press charges against Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Our App today is called ClassPass. This is a fitness app for busy people who want to workout, but need access to different kinds of gyms instead of just one. It's great if you travel for a living, and want to find a place to get a good sweat on. With the app, you get to try everything from yoga to Pilates, from boxing to cycling. You can find different types of classes and make reservations to join a class anywhere in the world. There are thousands of gyms in the ClassPass membership. It shows you where they are near you. This is a single app for your fitness and wellness. You can also set up reservations for a spa day somewhere. You can invite your friends to join you through the app. ClassPass: Fitness, Spa, Salon is a free app on iTunes and Android. There is a subscription model.
Derick De Zilva, CEO, Standard Bank NY joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The restaurant and food service business has hit a new milestone.
It's the biggest employer in the state of Texas. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says it just became the largest private employer, and took that top spot from the health care industry. 11 percent of the working people in Texas are working somewhere serving food.... that's mostly restaurants, but it also includes catering companies and bars.
Restaurants bring in more than 106 billion dollars. That's the first time that it's gone past 100 billion.
On today's Ask The Expert, Emily Williams Knight joined us. She's the President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association
Plus, a drive-by shooting in Fort Worth leaves six injured with the majority children as young as three years old.
Fort Worth Police say six people, including children, were hurt in a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex on Las Vegas Trail Wednesday night. Police say the victims range in age from three to 19.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for May 2 - 5, 2024.
We're not done with the rain yet! About an inch of rain fell overnight across north Texas. It did prompt a couple of flood warnings west of Fort Worth. Rain will continue to head off to the east through mid-morning. Some peaks of sunshine are possible today with highs near 80°.
Plus, a Fort Worth drive-by shooting leaves six injured and both the Mavs and Stars win Game 5s!
Plus police disbanding pro-Palestinian protest, and a surprise in the death penalty hearing for Elders.
Cinco de Mayo is happening this Sunday! If you haven't made plans yet, consider heading down to the Oak Cliff Bishop Arts District for a big celebration!
Anotnio Lucero is the owner of YuYu Cultural shop in Oak Cliff. He joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share the importance of bringing this festival down to the Bishop Arts District for the first time ever.
The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is happening Sunday down in Bishop Arts from 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Knowing how to swim isn't just out of fun for the summer, it's also important to recognize that not everyone has always had the opportunity to learn to swim. This is why it is so important to recognize, in order to save lives around the water-- swimming lessons should be available for everyone.
"Only 46% of Black and 47% of Latine children had swimming lessons, compared to 72% of white children," according to a parent survey (Northwestern/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago). Studies show there is a generational influence, if the parent doesn't know how to swim, most likely, the child will not learn either.
To help break this cycle, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is stepping in with the goal to eliminate childhood drowning (CDC says drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4). The Y partners with apartment complexes across the metroplex to offer free Safety Around Water lessons (SAW) to children who otherwise wouldn't have access. Last year, the SAW program served 5,834 swimmers!
On Ask the Expert, Jen Pewitt joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the Vice President of the YMCA Metropolitan Dallas.
Bill Adams, Chief Economist, Comerica Bank (NYSE:CMA) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A group of demonstrators held a protest outside Dallas City Hall Wednesday morning asking council members to pass a resolution saying the city would not enforce the Texas immigration law known as "SB 4." The group held the rally before the city council meeting started.
More than ten weeks after going on strike, Fort Worth Molson Coors workers are still off the job and are spending this International Workers Day on the picket line.
Plus, The University of North Texas in Denton and The University of Texas at Dallas join in on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations across the country.
Anti-Israel protests continue to spread at college campuses across the nation and here in Texas. One was held Tuesday on the University of North Texas campus in Denton. Meanwhile, we're learning more details about a big one that happened on the University of Texas campus on Monday and ended in the arrests of dozens of people. KXAN Capitol Correspondent Ryan Chandler has been covering all this and spoke to KRLDs Austin York.
University of Texas assistant Professor of Women's and Gender studies Pavithra Vasudevan, right, and Professor of Mexican American Studies Karma Chávez, left, speak to gathered students and community members during a teach-in about Palestine and scholasticide on the lawn at the University of Texas, April 30, 2024. Attendees gathered to listen and ask questions. (Sara Diggins/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK)
May is historically the wettest month of the year and we're starting the month off rather wet. Nothing was showing on the radar across North Texas on Wednesday morning, and Dallas-Fort Worth just missed the rain overnight as a complex of storms cruised along the Red River.
Plus, jurors will continue to deliberate Wednesday on the sentencing for convicted murderer Jerry Don Elders, and an Arlington high school student could face discipline after they brought a toy gun to campus.
Plus, Irving PD arrest man who attempted to sexually assault woman while walking, and anti-Israel protests continue across the nation.
Gary Kusin, Former CEO, Babbage's, Laura Mercier & FedEx Kinko's; author, "Always Learning" joins KRLD's CEO Spotlight on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It's no secret that a lot of people look at their social media as a chief source of information on just about anything. Some in Gen Z say they trust the money advice they get from YouTube more than they do from actual money experts. It's also true for diet and nutrition. Almost 60 percent of Millennials and Gen Z say they get their health info from TikTok. But, only 2 percent of that advice is worth anything.
On Ask The Expert, Leisa Hart joined us. She's a health and fitness expert.
Plus, charges have been dropped for 57 protestors arrested in pro-Palestinian demonstration at UT Austin.
Housing affordability continues to be a conundrum for many Americans, both from the perspective of renting and buying. Recent findings from a comprehensive Bankrate study indicate a significant tilt towards renting being more economical than buying, particularly in large metropolitan areas.
It's another humid morning across North Texas, with some fog forming across the area. Temperatures started in the 60s Tuesday morning with low clouds invading from the south. It'll be another nice day with highs in the mid-80s. South winds have returned at 10 to 20 mph.
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Plus, the Dallas Stars evened their first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, and one person is dead after a crash in Fort Worth.
Our App today is called Wyzr. This is a friendship app. It's not a dating app. It's also for people of a certain age, like over the age of 40. This is a way for you to meet up with others for coffee or a trivia night, maybe a baseball game. It comes with a Friend Blast feature where you can make plans with your Wyzr friends. There's also a way to be eco-friendly and do some carpooling with a Wyzr friend, thanks to the Wyzr Ride feature. Again, this is only a friendship app for single people or couples to meet up with other couples. There's a health and wellness section where you can go walking or working out together. It's tougher to meet new people when you're over 40 and this is one way to do it. Wyzr is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Our App today is called First Aid: American Red Cross. This might be one of the most important apps you can have on your phone or tablet. When something bad happens, would you know how to handle an emergency where you'd have to do first aid? The Red Cross has a whole series of apps and each one of them could save lives. This app gives you expert advice on how to handle different kinds of emergencies. It gives you step-by-step directions on how to deal with situations, and it comes pre-loaded with those directions, so you don't have to have a cell signal to access the knowledge. It can help with heart problems, choking, bites and allergic reactions. Just about anything. It'll help you find the nearest hospital, and you can call 9-1-1 from the app itself as well. First Aid: American Red Cross is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, heavy rain caused flooding in Everman over the weekend, and students return to school after shooting.
Last week.... A former Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments about individuals at the school.
The investigators say the athletic director faked the principal's voice. They are now facing charges that include theft, stalking, disruption of school operations and retaliation against a witness.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Alex Del Carmen joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies at Tarleton State University.
He shares his concern with how common these AI crimes are becoming and how far behind the law is in being able to prosecuting AI crimes.
The National Weather Service has confirmed ten tornadoes hit North and Central Texas during severe weather Friday.
Four tornadoes hit McLennan County. The National Weather Service estimates wind speeds in those storms reached 75 to 115 miles an hour.
Bill Vanderstraaten, President, Chief Partners joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
In an innovative approach to community development and social entrepreneurship, the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas is again hosting "The Pitch" on Thursday, May 2.
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 9 a.m. The fog will slowly burn off as we head through late morning. Sunshine will return eventually, as temperatures warm into the low to mid-80s.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Lucas Shipman, the executive director of Happy Hills Farm, a unique working farm and campus that provides academics, spiritual development, sports, music, and arts programs for children in need from all over the world. But first, Chris visits with Michael Parrish of the Movin' and Groovin' Moving Company which specializes in helping nonprofits move families and individuals while helping with their community outreach programs.
Plus, Colleyville synagogue receives bomb threat, and Houston Police officer is remembered today after she was killed in an off-duty crash.
Gretchen Bell, Founder & Owner, Dolly Python joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Students at Bowie High School in Arlington returned to campus Friday for the first time since Wednesday's shooting to retrieve their belongings. Wednesday afternoon, police say a 17-year-old student shot and killed an 18-year-old student outside the school just before dismissal.
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Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emergency supplies. Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's office joined Ask the Expert on Friday.
Plus, Roosevelt High School canceled classes Friday due to what Dallas ISD called a "credible threat," and Arlington police fatally shot a man Thursday after he charged them with a knife.
Plus, parts of North Texas could see severe weather this weekend, and the Dallas Cowboys selected offensive tackle Tyler Guyton from Oklahoma with their first-round pick in the NFL Draft.
Scattered storms will be around Friday and Saturday, but most of North Texas will stay dry. The best storm chance will be in the first half of Sunday, when some storms may become severe.
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Our App today is called Get Rid Of It. Have you ever noticed how much stuff you have that you just don't need anymore? This is an app to help you do a little cutting down. Go minimalist, if you wish. Get rid of stuff that doesn't bring you joy. It works like a challenge. You have a month. Get rid of one thing on the first day. Then, you get rid of two things the next. And so on. The app helps you to keep track of your progress. 30 days is a long time to get rid of stuff. You might have some kind of attachment to some things. The app lets you take pictures to keep as memories. The app can help you with ideas and suggestions to keep going. If you're doing this with some of your friends as a challenge, the app can help keep track of how you're doing, compared to them. Get Rid Of It is a free app on iTunes.
Plus, Jerry Don Elders convicted of capital murder, and Southwest Airlines may be changing their seating policy.
The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand.
On Ask the Expert, Stephen Raeside joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is their Chief External Affairs Officer. He invites everyone who wants to make a difference with the Food Bank to join them for their annual fundraiser. Empty Bowls is happening Friday, April 26th from 11a-1p at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn. Visit their website for tickets.
Bob Jordan, President & CEO, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Texas Woman's University is partnering with a nonprofit to build a preschool designed for the children of students. The school will be tuition-free and open to a mix of children of TWU students and families in Denton.
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When the Dallas Wings and the city of Dallas announced a probable move to the city in 2026 this week, there were some news stations guilty of running highlights of Caitlin Clark to accompany the story. Such a decision might indicate some believe Dallas wooing the Wings to town had something to do with Clark’s burgeoning fame. But the timing simply doesn't add up.
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Our App today is called Like So. It has to be one of the worst fears around for some people. That's the fear of getting up in front of people to speak. This is a dress rehearsal app for the time that you have to do just that. What it does is, it let's you make your speech into the app. It'll help coach you, by helping you to get rid of the clutter and filler words that people will use to help their brains catch up. Words like: Like, or 'you know' or 'ummm' or 'okay' or 'actually.' It's natural, we all do it. This can help train you to cut them back. LikeSo is your personal speech coach to make you ready for that presentation. LikeSo is $5 on iTunes.
Plus, a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Texas at Austin turned into a confrontation with state troopers.
National Infertility Awareness Week®, the largest public awareness campaign focused on infertility, was established in 1989 by Resolve.org and the National Infertility Association to address the struggles faced by so many who are challenged in their family-building journey. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Barbara Collura, the president and CEO of RESOLVE, and Sasmira Lalwani, M.D. Senior Director, Medical Affairs – Reproductive Medicine, Ferring Pharmaceuticals about infertility.
They discussed understanding infertility, personalized medicine in fertility, fertility treatment options, the role of community in coping with infertility and the importance of access to fertility care.
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If you have outdoor weekend plans, stay weather aware late Saturday afternoon and through early Sunday morning. That's our greatest chance for severe storms across North Texas. All modes of severe weather are possible. Please keep in mind not everyone will see severe storms, but the majority of the area will get at least an inch of rain.
Plus, closing arguments get underway Thursday morning in the murder trial of a Burleson man, and the Dallas Stars fall behind 2-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Plus, a Euless man was sentenced to death for killing his ex and her young child, and the WNBA's Wings will now call Dallas home.
Rafael Lizardi, CFO, Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A little over two months ago, Dallas signed an agreement to become a sister city with Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. In the last few days, it's become a target again for Russian forces in the now more than two-year war. Joe Lindsley, an American reporter who has been there since the start of the war, joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday.
Months of waiting is finally over for Dallas Cowboys fans. This weekend they'll find out who the team picks up in the NFL Draft to bolster the roster after a lackluster effort in free agency.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings, and more for April 25 - 28, 2024.
The American dream has long included the aspiration of homeownership, and despite the economic obstacles and a volatile housing market, it remains a priority for the majority of Americans.
According to recent data from Bankrate, a staggering 78% of people in the United States still consider owning a home an integral part of this dream.
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Wednesday, the MLB All-Star Legacy Project is announcing its investments in the North Texas area to the tune of $7 million.
The DFW region will see improvements to many facilities across the area, investments that coincide with the Rangers hosting the MLB All-Star game in July.
Plus, city leaders are hoping to make the Dallas Wings an offer the team can't refuse that includes a move to Dallas, and the Arlington City Council approves renovations for Choctaw Stadium.
Low clouds have invaded the area this morning and temperatures are very mild. Readings are in the mid to Upper 60s. There's nothing showing up on the radar, however, there'll be a few showers up along the Red River Valley through late morning and an isolated shower to possible anywhere across North Texas through early afternoon. Afternoon highs today will top out near 80°.
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Our App today is called Packpoint. As we make plans for summer vacations, one of the worst things that can happen is for you to forget to pack something. That's especially true if you're going somewhere where you can't get a quick replacement. This is a travel app that can help you remember everything that you need to make sure that you have packed for a trip. All you need to do is tell it where you're going and what you plan on doing there. It'll give you a list of what to pack for your trip. Then, it has the checklist so you can make sure you remember everything. You can swipe to remove an item on the list or use the plus sign to add an item. If you're traveling internationally, it takes that into account when setting up the list. Packpoint is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
According to a new study, Texas is among the worst states in the country in which to own an electric vehicle. In fact, it’s the second worst, ahead of only Washington state, says the research team at EV Charger Reviews.
The group used six factors to rank states – electric vehicles per charging port, charging ports per square mile, average electricity cost, money saved annually when owning an electric vehicle, EV per service center, and tax credits. Texas landed in the bottom 10 for three of the six, though it did rank 15th in average electricity cost.
Earlier this month, Audacy’s quarterly conversation focused on the state of the environment. Jeff Gilbert of Audacy’s WWJ in Detroit spoke with analysts Stephanie Brinley of S&P Global Mobility and Sam Abuelsamid from Guidehouse Insights about the Motor City’s relationship with electric vehicles.
Plus, Dallas City Council members are encouraging early voters to look over several bonds, and ERCOT launches a "new era" of planning as demands for energy increase.
Fort Worth's unmistakable skyline is about to get some company. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein reports.
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As Earth Month continues... we're keep up with the conversation on ways to identify environmentally friendly habits to keep our Earth happy.
Goodwill Dallas is celebrating Earth Month by shedding light on a trending yet often misunderstood topic – sustainable clothing. The organization itself keeps MILLIONS of pounds of clothes out of local landfills.
On Ask the Expert, Lauren Holloway, VP of development and communications of Goodwill Dallas joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She shares ways on how we can we take a look at our closets and make informed choices while shopping.
Plus, early voting is underway across Texas with bond issues driving voters to the polls.
Fort Worth Police are still trying to figure out why a man shot and killed his mother's boyfriend. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
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Hon. Florence Shapiro, Chairperson of Kaleidoscope Park Foundation, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Our perfect weather pattern will slowly come to an end by the end of the week, humidity levels will increase, and so will the wind, temperatures, and storm chances especially from Friday into the weekend.
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Plus, the city of Plano has voted to ban all new short-term rentals, and the Dallas Stars lose Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series to Vegas.
Our App today is called the National Parks Service. Last Earth Day, the federal government released this app to showcase all 420 National Parks in this country. The app has interactive maps, virtual tours, and all the information you need for any National Park. You can get ideas of what to do when you decide to visit any of them from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite to Yellowstone. The app will show you self-guided tours when you get to one of the Parks. It also has audio descriptions of the main features at each Park. You don't need an internet connection when you're there, because you can download the information to access offline. It's a one stop information center for every one. The National Park Service is a free app on iTunes and Android.
On Ask the Expert, CPA, CA Maya Corbic joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some of the areas Americans go wrong with the way we handle our money.
Also the capital murder trial of Jerry Don Elders, who killed a police officer and fled, will hold its closing arguments Thursday, and prosecutors try to bring awareness to "National Crime Victims' Rights Week."
Siddharth Thakur, CEO of Paradigm Robotics, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Early voting started Monday in local issues across Texas. In Fort Worth, voters are choosing whether to expand the convention center.
The measure would increase the city's hotel occupancy tax rate 2%. The city would use the money to pay for improvements. The city council unanimously approved the ballot measure in January.
You might want to make some improvements to your home during the spring. That can involve some digging into the ground around the house. Before you just start throwing dirt around, you'll want to get some information first. There are all sorts of lines and pipes running underneath the ground, and you don't want to find yourself dealing with more trouble than you want.
April is Safe Digging Month in Texas. Kristin Goodspeed joined us. She's the communications manager at Atmos Energy.
Prosecutors across North Texas are calling attention to the victims they work with. "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" was first established in 1981.
In Tarrant County, wreaths have been set up at each sub-courthouse.
The theme of this year's events is "How would you help?" Tarrant County commissioners recognized non-profits that work with victims.
Recent disappointing inflation data has prompted the Federal Reserve to delay its anticipated interest rate cuts, with Chair Jerome Powell signaling a cautious approach amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Policymakers are grappling with concerns over the effectiveness of current monetary policy, heightened by diverging views on inflation dynamics and the evolving post-pandemic economic landscape.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Mike McKee, international economics and policy reporter for Bloomberg Radio and TV to get an update.
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Would you go into debt for summer travel?
Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at Bankrate, doesn't suggest putting your summer vacation on a credit card, but he does understand the appeal of getting away.
While some large school districts in North Texas, like Arlington, Fort Worth, Plano and Richardson have experienced a decline in student enrollment recently, Argyle Independent School District is booming.
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The Dallas Mavericks laid an egg in Game 1 of their first-round NBA playoff series with the Clippers, falling 109-97 on Sunday afternoon. What went wrong? And why should we have hope?
The KRLD Morning News chatted with Mavs insider Chris Arnold about Game 1.
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There are over 5,000 species of wildflowers in the Lone Star State. The most iconic one is the bluebonnet. Each spring, Texas explodes into colorful fields that residents love to see. Whether it's taking photos in the fields or stopping by the side of the road to appreciate the scenery, it has become a beloved aspect of Texan culture.
So, Texas Wants to Know, how did bluebonnets, and wildflowers in general, become a part of Texas culture?
CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger gets the question all the time. What's this "retirement number" that I need to shoot for?
Jill says to retire comfortably, it's essential to stop relying on a universal "magic number" for retirement savings, such as the $1.46 million suggested by a Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance survey, and instead focus on personalized financial planning. This involves calculating your monthly expenses, accounting for future income sources like Social Security and pensions, and possibly adjusting savings or career plans to meet specific retirement goals.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jill about finding your own "magic number."
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Plus, the town of Princeton is mourning the loss of a police officer following a fatal crash, and the Dallas Mavericks drop Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series to the Los Angeles Clippers.
We're starting off this morning chilly for this time of the year, as readings have fallen into the 40s under a clear sky. Today will be a beautiful day with plenty of sunshine. Afternoon highs will top out in the low 70s. Below average for this time of the year. The average high is 77°.
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Our App today is called Beeper. Have you ever looked at how many different services do you use to communicate with your friends and family?
You have to open a different app for every single one of them. It could be Telegram WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger. This app pulls all of your conversation tools into one place
. It can send messages to 14 different apps, including LinkedIn, Twitter, Discord, and Instagram. You can also prioritize the chats that you really care about the most. When this app first came out, you had to go on a waitlist to get it. Now, it's open to everyone. The app syncs all your chat messages in real-time.
Beeper Cloud is a free app on iTunes, Android, and all of your desktops, like Windows, Chrome OS, and Mac OS. It has an optional in-app purchase.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold catches up with longtime Ft Worth developer and philanthropist Jim Austin about the latest with the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and more. But first, we start with our excellent series "I'm Listening." Here's Audacy's Cory Crockett with 1 Thing Earth Day.
Plus, a medical examiner shares results in the death penalty trial involving a man accused of shooting a North Texas police officer, and North Texas applies for a federal grant to reduce congestion on major roadways.
We all hate dealing with traffic congestion. Now, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is looking into a new way to help. Here's KRLD's Andrew Greenstein.
Melchor Magdaleno Garcia moved his three step daughters around the country for nearly ten years. He would be brought to justice in the Panhandle.
The economy and economic policy are sure to be large issues in November's presidential election.
Economists including Steve Forbes and Larry Kudlow are urging Donald Trump to adopt certain tax policies and advising him on trade policies as he pushes to make it back to the White House.
KRLD's John Liddle was joined by Bloomberg News national politics reporter Stephanie Lai to talk about some of the potential directions Trump could go with his tax policies.
Late Thursday night, we learned that Israel conducted a drone attack on Iran. Will the tit-for-tat stop there, or are there more responses to come as Middle East tensions mount?KRLD's John Liddle talked with Margaret Brennan from CBS' Face the Nation to get an update on the Middle East and preview her Sunday show.
Photo: A military barrier is placed on a road near the border with Lebanon on April 18, 2024, in Rosh Hanikra, Israel. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)
This month is an exciting one for the Dallas culinary scene. This weekend, the Dallas Arboretum and Dallas College will be hosting Bits and Bites, a celebration of the amazing cuisine and talent in North Texas. It's happening on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. Dallas College Senior Director of Workforce Initiatives Steve DeShazo joined the KRLD Afternoon News on Thursday to chat about what makes this event so special.
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Plus, Dallas voters will decide on a $1.25 billion bond package in the May 4 election, which includes $20 million set aside to acquire land in the Dallas International District, and the Dallas Stars learned Thursday night that their first-round playoff opponent will be the Vegas Golden Knights.
Members of the NAACP and United Fort Worth held a news conference Thursday in response to a heated argument in Tarrant County Commissioners Court on Tuesday.
There was no rain in the early Friday morning, but North Texans woke up to cloudy skies again. The cold front that moved through Thursday is well to the south of and temperatures fell into the upper 50s to near 60 degrees overnight.
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Our App today is called Storiaverse. This is a new way to read. It's an app that brings animation to storytelling. The app describes itself as "Readwatching". These are original stories by different authors, and the interactive animation brings a new way to get involved in the stories that you're reading. It balances the words with the animation. Some of the book titles include, "Blood Moon", "Lucky Find", and "I Hope You're Happy", where crying is against the law. Right now, Storiaverse is working with science fiction, adventure, and mystery authors, and the makers are looking for more authors and animators to join them. Storiaverse is a brand new app on iTunes and Android with a big future ahead of it. It's also free.
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The Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars have not won a playoff series in the same season since 2003. This year, the Mavericks finished fifth in the Western Conference and will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, while the Stars won the Western Conference and will play either the Los Angeles Kings or the Vegas Golden Knights in Round 1.
Chris Arnold, the Mavericks' game night emcee at the American Airlines Center and a host on 105.3 The Fan, and Gavin Spittle, the brand manager at 105.3 The Fan and the host of the Spits and Suds podcast, joined Texas Wants to Know to explain why this could be the first time in 21 years both teams get out of the first round.
In 'Audacy's Conversations: The State of the Environment' on April 18, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD's John Lidde and Kristin Diaz look into everything from EVs to solar panels to what scientists can learn about the environment from the recent solar eclipse – and of course – the ever-changing weather.
KRLD's Alan Scaia was there to hear from Joseph Kim, who escaped North Korea after his father died of starvation and was separated from his mother and sister.
Plus, the head of the CIA visits SMU, and voters in the Mansfield ISD have one fewer candidate to consider.
A north Texas man has been arrested after prosecutors say he was acting as a fake promoter. Here's KRLD's Austin York.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month... it is a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support.
Paul J Romanowski, President & CEO, D R Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Also, the Collin County sheriff's office rounded up 15 potential child predators in what they called Operation Home Alone 2024, and one Dallas city council member called a special meeting to figure out ways the community can help with recent violence.
Fort Worth secures a huge federal grant to help make autonomous vehicles safer. Here's KRLD's Andrew Greenstein.
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Police are investigating a deadly crash in Dallas that had a major highway closed for hours. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
North Texas-based airlines Southwest and American might own the market at DFW International and Love Field, but they didn't ascend in WalletHub's 2024 Best Airlines rankings. KRLD's John Liddle speaks with Cassie Happe, the communications manager at WalletHub.
Farmers and ranchers in the Texas Panhandle have started their recovery from wildfires this spring, but they say the process could take years. The Smokehouse Creek Fire started in February and grew to the biggest in state history burning more than 1 million acres.
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Texas is grappling with striking racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, a new report from The Commonwealth Fund reveals.
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Days after a shooting at Wilmer Hutchins High School in Dallas, school safety experts from across the country met in Richardson to take part in a major safety summit.
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If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings and more for April 18- 21 , 2024.
Plus, parts of North Texas could see severe storms Thursday afternoon, and the Dallas City Council will meet Thursday night to address recent violence in the city.
North Texas faces a severe weather risk late Thursday afternoon into the early evening hours. The likely timeframe of the storms is from 4-8 p.m., but only about 40% coverage is expected.
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Our App today is called Around Me. Road trips are the most popular way to get from one place to another when we go on summer vacations. But, when you're going to a place that you don't know, it would be nice to know where important places are. We're talking about anything from ATMs to hospitals or gas stations to supermarkets. This app has a complete list of just about anything that is near where you are. You can find out how far a place is, and where it is on a map. When you pick a place, click on it, and you can find out all the information that you need to about that place, including telephone numbers and websites. If there are more than one place that's around you, you can also where they all are. You never have to go to a strange city, and not know what anything is around you. Around Me is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Also, 15 men are in jail after the Collin County sheriff's Operation Home Alone 2024, and officials say a small plane crash in Denton could have ended much worse.
Kevin Lavelle, Co-Founder & CEO, Harbor joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Twenty eight families met at DFW International Airport Wednesday for a charter flight to Disney World. Make-A-Wish families had come from as far away as Midland and El Paso.
Plus, sexual assault suit against Dak Prescott is being dropped in Dallas County, however they will re-file in Collin County.
This week, TxDOT's mission is to keep drivers and workers safe in work zones. TxDOT's Kenna Mitchell shared some safety tips with the KRLD Morning News.
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American investors who are in committed relationships overwhelmingly trust their spouses or partners on money matters (95%) and share similar goals for retirement (93%), but tension may linger under the surface, according to new research released by Ameriprise Financial.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Marcy Keckler, Senior Vice President of Financial Advice Strategy at Ameriprise Financial about the possible pitfalls.
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Transitioning out of uniformed service is challenging, no matter how long a veteran has served. Onward Ops pairs veterans with mentors from their destination community...including here in North Texas.
Brigadier General Mike Eastman, Executive Director of Onward Ops, and Andrea McCarren, President of the PenFed Foundation talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the unique program.
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Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home or office space; it’s also the perfect opportunity to declutter your digital world.
Recognizing the necessity for such a holistic approach, Google's Productivity Expert, Laura Mae Martin, has timed the release of her book perfectly. Her new publication, Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing, arrives just as many are looking to refresh their environments and habits.
"I just wanted to share super simple things that people can do, practical tips to be more productive," Martin said during an interview with KRLD's John Liddle.
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Plus, Fort Worth police are testing ideas to help cut down on crime in the West 7th Entertainment district, and could Amtrak bring high-speed trains to Texas?
A couple of more days with temperatures well up into the 80s, a threat for severe weather tomorrow afternoon into the evening hours, cooler temperatures Friday and especially into the weekend, and widespread rain in the forecast on Saturday.
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Partnering with EarthX, KRLD will host Audacy Conversations: The State of the Environment to talk more about the environment and offer tips to keep the Earth clean. We spoke with one of our anchors, Austin York who reported a story about the use of solar power and how efficient it can be.
How does solar energy fit into the Texas power supply?
Our App today is called Allergy Plus. There aren't many people in Texas who don't have any problems with allergies. And they never seem to go away to give us a break. This app can at least give you information on the allergens that are out there. It works with the website, Pollen.com to give you the information you need to prepare for your allergy issues. It gives you up-to-date information on what allergens are in the skies at any point anywhere. You can see a five-day forecast of what's coming, so you can be ready with the Zirtec on hand. You can get notifications on when things are going to be especially bad in your area. The app also gives you research on when certain areas traditionally have higher levels of different kinds of pollens. Allergy Plus is a free app on iTunes and Android with a subscription model.
Plus, Duncanville police said they have not yet filed charges in connection to a deadly dog attack, and residents in a Johnson County neighborhood found anti-Semitic material on their front yards.
Phil Tague, President, AMLI Residential joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A week ago, the country stopped for the most part as the moon came between the Earth and the Sun, as it eclipsed the sun's rays for a time.
We got to see the eclipse in 100% totality in some parts of the country, but the entire nation got a portion of it.
NASA worked with the Globe Program to look at the effects of that cosmic event, and its impact on the environment.
On today's Ask The Expert, Trena Farrell joined us from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Plus, prosecutors rested their case against a McKinney woman accused of helping plan the murder of her fiance's ex-girlfriend, and a community meeting will be held Tuesday night to discuss security following the Wilmer Hutchins High School shooting.
A community meeting is being held in Dallas tonight to discuss how to keep schools safer. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is urging power plants to voluntarily reschedule maintenance that would knock them offline this week. North Texas could reach into the upper 80s Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday while some parts of South and West Texas could hit the mid-90s.
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Plus, Rashee Rice is being sued for his role in a high-speed crash that injured several drivers, and a community meeting is planned for Wilmer-Hutchins High School following a recent shooting on campus.
A few showers, a rapid warm-up, some severe storms, widespread rain, and much cooler weather. Lots going on in our 7-day forecast.
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Plus, a Fort Worth Episcopal minister was arrested on charges of online solicitation of a minor, and 100 students and some teachers walked out of Wilmer-Hutchins High School in protest of recent gun violence.
If you need a little help with your workout plans, the training app Future can help with a little help from its personal trainers. The app also gives users a little more flexibility with their own schedule and can help them work out anywhere they want to in the world.
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Early voting starts next week in local elections where voters in some cities will pick mayors, council members and decide how to spend money. KRLD's Alan Scaia takes a look at an issue that'll go before voters in Dallas.
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Christopher Jackson, Co-Proprietor, Jackson Family Wines (Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Stonestreet, Cambria) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, tax returns are due Monday, and a Dallas resident makes history after winning his second Masters.
Thanks to a huge boost in international travel, DFW airport drops to the 3rd busiest in the world. KRLD's Susan Darwin explains.
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In Dallas, a high school student continues to recover after being shot last week while police try to figure out how someone got a gun into the school.
With extra police on campus, students returned to Wilmer Hutchins High School today following a shooting Friday. Police say a 17-year-old student is in custody, accused of shooting another student in the leg. The victim is recovering.
Police say it was a targeted attack but they are not saying what led to the shooting.
Meanwhile, investigators are trying to figure out how the gun got into the building. Wilmer Hutchins has metal detectors and a clear backpack policy, but the gun was smuggled in any way. In addition to extra security, counselors are also on campus for anyone who needs them.
The Dallas Stars and the Town of Northlake are breaking ground on a first-of-its-kind StarCenter Multisport complex on Monday afternoon. Dallas Stars president and CEO Brad Alberts says it's not just about hockey. Here's KRLD's John Liddle.
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A minister in Fort Worth has been arrested on a charge of online solicitation of a minor. The Collin County Sheriff's Office says Jason Myers was arrested Friday.
The sheriff's office has not given details about what led to the arrest, but Saturday, Trinity Episcopal Church sent a letter to parishioners alerting them Myers, 43, had been arrested on a felony count involving attempted sexual contact with a person younger than 17. Myers is an associate rector at the church.
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New Federal Trade Commission data show consumers reported losing $10 billion to scams in 2023, marking the first time that fraud losses have reached that benchmark.
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Police continue to search for the shooter who killed a 21-year-old woman and wounded 8 others in a shooting in southeast Dallas. Texas oilman Herbert Hunt dies at age 95. KRLD All Local - April 15, 2024
Feeling like spring this week and a return to late winter into the weekend. There's also storm chances in your 7-day forecast.
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Our App today is called Double Take. It's able to take your phone and turn it into a multi-camera studio. The app can shoot video from different cameras on the phone and lets you switch from camera to camera to form a video with different views. The app shows all the pictures that are available from your point of view. If you're doing an interview with someone else, you put the camera in the middle and you can see both people in the video. It comes with a picture-in-picture function that you can move around on your screen. You can also do a split screen, using two of the shots at the same time. DoubleTake by FiLMiC Pro is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Michael Thompson, the Executive Director of Workforce Dallas...an organization collectively lifting communities by mentoring and training, with a holistic hands-on approach to workplace development. But first, Chris visits with Vicky Glenn, Corporate Social Responsibility Specialist with Nebraska Furniture Mart. She talks about what it takes for non-profits to be able to partner with corporations to help those in need.
Fort Worth police say a man died during a pursuit this morning. Here's KRLD's Andrew Greenstein.
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Also, former Richardson Anesthesiologist Raynaldo Ortiz is found guilty of tampering with IV bags, and the Brenham DPS office was hit by a stolen 18-wheeler.
A new study reveals the states with the worst mental health care for young people. Texas ranked in the top 10. Here's KRLD's Kristin Diaz.
Following a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins in Dallas on Friday, Dallas ISD Superintednent Stephanie Elizalde delivered an update on the incident, which left one student injured, and said that she refuses to "normalize these behaviors."
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Thursday, we heard about the death of O.J. Simpson. He'd been in hospice after a long fight against prostate cancer. On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Pat Fulgham joined us. He's a Urologist and the Surgical Director of Oncology at Texas Health Presbyterian.
Tensions are running high as Dallas police attempt to give updates to the public and parents while students remain on lockdown insider Wilmer Hutchins HS after a shooting was reported Friday morning.
KRLD reporters are on the scene of Dallas PD working a "shooting call" at Wilmer Hutchins High School.
The Transportation Security Administration says agents found fewer guns at airport checkpoints the first three months of 2024 than the same period last year, but they are still finding them every day. TSA says agents across America found 1,503 guns at checkpoints through the end of March, down from 1,508 the same period last year.
Agents are also screening more people. In the first quarter of 2024, they screened 206 million passengers, up from 191 million the first quarter of 2023, so the rate of guns found dropped from 7.9 per million passengers to 7.3.
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Plus, jury deliberation continues in the IV bag tampering trial of a former Richardson doctor, and Plano police are looking into more accusations of a local business involved in prostitution.
North Texas will see dry and pleasant weather today and into the weekend with highs returning to the upper 70s and 80s. Expect breezy south winds each afternoon.
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Our App today is called Thumbtack. There are always messages on message boards where people are looking for professionals to help them with important jobs around their homes. This app will connect you to pros that are from where you are. You can find a whole laundry list of people. Everyone from contractors, landscapers, or even laundry people that are in your neighborhood. All you need is to pick whatever service that you're looking for. It could be for home improvement or repairs. There are pros who can design websites as well as photographers So many different trades. You find a list of different pros, what they charge, and compare their prices. Thumbtack is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for their services.
Plus, the man racing against Rashee Rice and causing a chain reaction crash has been suspended from the SMU football team, and the jury begins deliberating the IV bag tampering case.
Mark Melson, President & CEO of Gladney Center for Adoption, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
KRLD's Alan Scaia talks with Blue Angel #6 Thomas Zimmerman about why the Blue Angels exist.
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A North Texas man accused of randomly attacking people with a hammer is now under arrest. Plano police say Charles Murray, 26, was arrested without incident in Dallas.
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The City of Fort Worth is addressing flooding on a well-traveled street, and the solution will involve encroaching onto a city park. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein reports.
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White House Director of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Stefanie Feldman joined KRLD's Ask the Expert on Thursday to discuss the president's attempt to close the "gun show loophole."
Fort Worth is being recognized again for its outstanding music education. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the story.
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Plus, Dallas police have issued an arrest warrant for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection to a high-speed chain-reaction crash, and a Mesquite teacher has resigned after being arrested and charged with having an improper relationship with a student.
On World Parkinson's Day, a disease that affects nearly one million Americans, The Parkinson's Foundation invites us to take a closer look at the impact of Parkinson's and the resources available to those dealing with this life-altering condition.
With over 90,000 new diagnoses each year, understanding and support are critical for the Parkinson's community. The Parkinson's Foundation plays a vital role in engaging the community to not only raise awareness but also to share resources that can assist in daily life.
Amid daily responsibilities, filing taxes can be a significant source of stress for many Texans. However, relief has arrived in the form of IRS Direct File, a new initiative by the IRS available in 12 states, including Texas.
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Plus, closing arguments could soon begin in IV bag spiking trial of a former Richardson doctor, and a Mesquite teacher is charged with having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
We're starting off this morning mainly in the mid to upper 40s. Plenty of sunshine and breezy and cool weather will dominate your outdoor pleasure. Afternoon highs will reach the low 70s. The average high this time of the year is 75°.
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In mid-March, Pornhub stopped service in Texas after a dispute the company says infringes on adults’ rights to access protected speech. According to the Texas Tribune, the site sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton last year “to block enforcement of a 2023 state law that requires websites that host pornography to institute age-verification measures and display health warnings on its pages."
So how do the new law, Pornhub, and the First Amendment fit together?
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings and more for April 11 - 14, 2024.
while watering flowers she had planted on Alessandra's final resting place, someone stole her handbag out of her car and her car keys, leaving her stranded. Here's KRLD's Barbara Schwarz.
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Dallas police have issued an arrest warrant for Kansas City Chief receiver Rashee Rice following a chain reaction crash on North Central Expressway. Here's KRLD's Austin York.
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Plus, defense attorneys in the IV bag tampering trial of a former Richardson doctor are attempting to use medical reports to make their case, and Grapevine police are asking for help as two 911 memorial artifacts have been stolen.
Phillip Huffines, the co-founder and co-owner of Huffines Communities, talks interest rates and new home sales with KRLD's David Johnson.
An SMU professor has been named poet laureate for the city of Dallas. Here'sKRLD's Susan Darwin.
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As the bright stage lights of the historic Texas Theatre warm up for Dusty Slay's upcoming "Night Shift" tour, the comedian has comedy-goers declaring, "We're having a good time!"
Dusty Slay is ready to welcome the crowd for two scheduled performances on the evening of May 18th, which also happens to coincide with his birthday.
Each of the past two days, Governor Greg Abbott has posted pictures showing members of the Texas National Guard setting out razor wire along the border.
"Texas will exercise our sovereign authority to protect our southern border—and our nation—because President Biden refuses to enforce federal immigration laws," he wrote on X, formerly Twitter, Monday.
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For weeks leading up to Monday's total solar eclipse, North Texans were warned about the traffic on major highways with hundreds of thousands of people projected to descend on Dallas-Fort Worth.
But those traffic jams never materialized as the moon moved past the sun and eclipse watchers went on about their days.
Did people heed warnings from the Texas Department of Transportation? Did the severe weather in the forecast keep more people at home? Or was it a combination of things?
To find out, Texas Wants to Know talked to KRLD's Alan Scaia, who was at the Cotton Bowl in Fair Park for an eclipse event, and TxDOT spokesperson Tila Grant.
In a telling sign for the U.S. economy, the latest consumer price index (CPI) for March has revealed numbers higher than expected, stoking concerns about persistent inflation.
"Both the headline and core number came in higher than expected," says chief financial analyst at Bankrate, Greg McBride.
Plus, Desoto police are asking for help to locate a missing woman who suffers from dementia, and the cause of the Sandman Hotel blast in downtown Fort Worth is coming into focus.
Former president Donald Trump took credit for overturning Roe v. Wade but declined to endorse a national abortion ban, instead saying that restrictions should be left to the states.
He made his recent stance known by releasing a video through social media. The move spurred criticism from allies and opponents alike.
KRLDs Austin York spoke to SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson about the speech, and why he felt the need to do this.
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One more day of rain and then a beautiful weather pattern is shaping up Thursday through Sunday. The next storm chance arrives late Monday.
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Our App today is called Layla. We're coming up on summer travel season and everyone wants to go somewhere this year. This app can help you with your travel plans. It's an A-I travel planning app. It's like having your travel agent at the tip of your fingertips. The app can bring you a bit of inspiration when you're planning to go somewhere, even if it's a place that you've been to a dozen times. You can chat with the A-I to figure out what to do. It can help you to decide on your itineraries, flights, and hotels. Layla gives you advice about things to do in a particular place. If you want to be completely surprised, and you're not a control freak, the app can do all the planning for you, if you want. Ask it to figure out the best restaurants to go to in a city. It works to get you the best prices on flights and hotels Layla: AI Trip Planner is a free app on iTunes.
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Oscar Rocha is one of the owners of Smokey Rose, directly across from the Dallas Arboretum. and the last three days of Clips celebrations have been crazy Busy with people from all over the country.
Plus, a Dallas police sergeant turned himself in after being accused of pawning stolen guns from the department, and Fort Worth is asking for the community's help to identify five suspects in a shooting incident.
Robert S Kaplan is a former CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Vice Chair of Goldman Sachs, and Co-Chairman of Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. He joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Harris County over a guaranteed income program. Last year County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the county would randomly select nearly 2,000 residents with incomes at 200% below the poverty level and give them $500 a month for a year and a half.
Plus, federal prosecutors are expected to wrap up their case in the IV bag tampering trial of Raynaldo Ortiz, and pre-kindergarten students in Fort Worth ISD will have a longer school day next year.
Hundreds of students sat on the field of Cotton Bowl Stadium during the solar eclipse, and teachers hope the interest generated Monday will extend back into schools.
It will be a longer day for pre-kindergarten students in Fort Worth next year...KRLD's Susan Darwin explains.
Dave Ramsey is a familiar voice for KRLD listeners, where his call-in show is a fixture on weeknights and weekends. But the financial guru's influence reaches far beyond his radio show - his company, Ramsey Solutions, has been a beacon for personal and entrepreneurial growth in the Dallas community and beyond.
Ramsey is bringing his EntreLeadership Summit to North Texas from April 22-24. And while the 10th annual EntreLeadership Summit is sold out in person, there is still an opportunity to experience the summit online.
"It is completely sold out," Ramsey told KRLD. "But we are doing a livestream for those that want to join us anyway and missed out on the tickets."
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At a rally in Madison, Wisconsin on Monday, President Joe Biden pledged to wipe out more student debt by announcing new measures his administration would take to minimize the burden on borrowers. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Akayla Gardner, White House and political reporter for Bloomberg, about Biden's proposal.
Photo: President Joe Biden speaks Monday, April 8, 2024 at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, Wisconsin. (Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Plus, prosecutors are expected to rest their case Tuesday in the IV bag tampering case of a former North Texas anesthesiologist. and millions of people across North Texas got the once-in-a-lifetime experience to view a total solar eclipse on Monday.
It was a noisy night for some of you with some very heavy rain, especially north of Interstate 30. Some storms also became severe. More showers and isolated severe storms are in the forecast today. The highest severe weather threat will be along and south of Interstate 20. One more wave of showers and storms tomorrow and then the weather gets better Thursday into the weekend.
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Our App today is called Picsart. Anyone can take pictures and just post them to their social media. This app takes your photos to another level. Just like the name says, it's an AI photo and video editor. It lets you put in different kinds of filters and effects onto your pictures. If there's some kind of flotsam in the background, you can just wipe it away with a removal tool. No unnecessary trees or power poles. You can add other pictures or stickers to your masterpiece. Or text with more than 200 fonts. The video editor is perfect for your Instagram Stories or TikTok videos. You can add music and other video effects. The app also has a collage maker to put pictures together. It's also able to take your ideas and create photos to match your words. Picsart Photo & Video Editor is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
People all over the U.S. came to Dallas to view totality during the total solar eclipse. Here are a couple of people that KRLD's Tom Hale spoke with.
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Plus, the Arboretum in Dallas also held big Solar Eclipse event featuring former director of education at Space Center Houston.
Tom Vazhekatt, the co-founder and CEO of Routora is also a fourth-year college student at the University of Texas at Dallas. He launched an app that optimizes the time spent on multi-stop routes.
KRLD's Tom Hale interviews a gentleman who came from Washington DC to see the eclipse here at the Dallas Arboretum. While hearing his reaction, Tom learned that the gentleman watched it while listening to space music.
Hear from local residents who watched the solar eclipse along with the KRLD team on a rooftop.
As the former director of education at the NASA Space Center Houston, Patricia Tribe was focused on helping students engage with the excitement of science and space. She founded Storytime from Space, where International Space Station astronauts read youth-oriented, fact-based science books to children.
Photo: Thousands gather at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.
NASA astronaut Alvin Drew had his first flight mission on board the endeavor in August 2007. His final mission was on board the space shuttle Discovery where the crew conducted two spacewalks both missions each resulted in a total of 5,300,000 miles traveled in space. KRLD's Tom Hale speaks to him as the Dallas Arboretum hosts lots of guests during its total solar eclipse event.
Former Director of Education at Space Center Houston, Patricia Tribe, was focused on helping students engage with the excitement of Science and space. She founded "Storytime from Space," where international space station Astronauts read, youth-oriented, and fact-based science books. She speaks with KRLD's Tom Hale.
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Dr. Jimmy Niece is a solar physicist research scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder. He uses the ghost satellites that are pointing at the sun to measure solar radiance and will be a panelist on the main stage. Dr. Niece is at the Arboretum observing and discussing the eclipse. Here's KRLD's Tom Hale.
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Dr. Jeff Bennett is currently the lead author of several award-winning college books on astronomy statistics and astrobiology, as well as children's science books. Dr. Bennett served two years as a visiting senior scientist at NASA headquarters where you work to bridge the cultural divide between education and science. He speaks with KRLD's Tom Hale.
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A total solar eclipse, a severe weather risk for the next 60 hours, and better weather as we head into the weekend.
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Ennis is just one of the places welcoming tens of thousands of tourists Monday for the solar eclipse, and one of the biggest eclipse parties in North Texas is taking place at the Cotton Bowl.
Our App today is called IQ Test. How smart are you? Think you're bright enough to one day get an invitation to join MENSA? This app might be the place to start finding out. It's an intelligence quiz. You can find out how you intelligent you are. Maybe you're in the 1% of people who have an IQ over 160. All you have to do is answer all of the questions on the screen. These questions come from actual IQ tests. Now, this one is just for fun. It'll take up about a half hour or 45 minutes to go through all the questions. After you finish, the app gives you the results and you can see how you compare to other people in the world. Share them if you like, too. Take the different quizzes more than once to improve your score, if you like. IQ Test: Fun Intelligence Quiz is a free app on iTunes.
Dr. Nidia Morrell is the Resident Astronomer at Carnegie Science’s Las Campanas Observatory in Chile. Dr. Morrell's work in observational astronomy has been pivotal in uncovering the secrets of star formation and evolution, providing insights that are crucial for our understanding of events like solar eclipses.
Joining her is Dr. Julien Rojas-Arispea - a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Carnegie Science Earth and Planets Laboratory where he specializes in the isotopic compositions of organic matter and the flux of interplanetary dust.
Together, they helped shed light on the science and significance of solar eclipses to get us all ready for the big day on April 8th.
Plus, Dallas police and firefighters prepare for a spike in visitors ahead of the eclipse, and a Dallas man pleads guilty on two more murder cases after pleading guilty to killing a transgender woman.
The weather can of course be a little iffy on Monday when it comes to seeing the eclipse, but as we hear from KRLD's Andrew Greenstein, some people can help with that.
Trammell S. Crow, Founder, EarthX joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
There's a bit of a disconnect between electric car makers and the people that would buy them.
A new report from Edmunds finds the big EV makers just miss on what those consumers want in order to make that kind of purchase.
They're too expensive and the electric cars don't run long enough on a single charge are two of them.
On today's Ask The Expert, Jerry Reynolds, The Car Pro joined us.
Dallas police and Dallas Fire-Rescue are working with other departments across the region as visitors start arriving this weekend for Monday's eclipse. The city will activate its emergency operations center.
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Some Texas lawmakers went to the Panhandle this week to hear from property owners, first responders and utilities about how they might try to prevent wildfires in the future. KRLD's Alan Scaia reports.
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We talked to internationally known Dallas Ophthalmologist Doctor Cynthia Beauchamp. She said yes and no.
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To look or not to look. There's conflicting information about whether it's okay to look at the eclipse without special glasses if you are in the area of totality. Doctor Agustin Gonzalez talks about protecting your eyes.
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To look or not to look. There's conflicting information about whether it's okay to look at the eclipse without special glasses if you are in the area of totality. And traffic is going to be ramping up over the weekend as people arrive to see the eclipse. KRLD All Local - April 5, 2024
It's a hands-on learning event. The total solar eclipse is happening Monday and schools across North Texas are taking advantage of this unique learning opportunity. Here's KRLD's Andrew Greenstein.
The total solar eclipse is days away and people along the path of totality are coming up with some creative dishes to serve during eclipse parties.
KRLD's Heather Behrens gets some "totality" good ideas from food writer Moriah House with Spoon U.
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The Israeli military has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission.
But tensions are still high after the deadly mistake. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a tough phone call on Thursday.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about the war in Gaza with Margaret Brennan from CBS' Face the Nation.
Plus, two Dallas Police officers have been fired for inappropriate conduct. And the jury is hearing more testimony in the federal IV bag tampering trial of former Richardson doctor Raynaldo Ortiz.
Another spectacular day is ahead after we get out of the 50s this morning, and sunny and warm again this afternoon. Afternoon highs will reach the mid-80s. 74° is our average high on this date.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits Helena Banks of Bonton Farms, a farmers market in south Dallas growing organic foods, and also hopes with residents as they change lives in their community. But first Chris talks with legendary women's basketball coach Michael Ensley about the economic impact and record-breaking interest in this year's March Madness and what that means for women everywhere.
Our App today is called NASA. The solar eclipse is on Monday. And if there's any risk that we have cloudy skies during the event. NASA has a way to watch the eclipse through different multiple cameras and streaming locations, so you don't miss anything. And, you don't even need those glasses to see it. It will have NASA scientists on board to help explain all the science behind eclipses. You can also see some of the science experiments going on during the path of totality. The NASA app also does a lot of fascinating things when it's not eclipse time. It contains almost 20 thousand different photos from space. You can also watch the NASA TV channel through the app. It comes with all the latest information about the space program and the missions that are going on right now and on the drawing board. You can listen to NASA podcasts, and even NASA's specialized radio station, Third Rock. NASA is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Lake Worth Police make a startling discovery during a traffic stop. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Plus, Lake Worth police found out about a couple's drug-laced candy business, and the U.S. Transportation Secretary made his way to North Texas saying the state will be getting more funds.
Leaders from the U.S. Air Force Reserve met at the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth this week to sign the bulkhead of the first F-35 that will be delivered to the organization later this year. The Air Force Reserve is upgrading from the F-16 to F-35 Lightning II.
Jennifer Johns, CEO, Ronald McDonald House Fort Worth joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Dallas area science and math teachers have a unique opportunity to attend one of two hour-long seminars on Saturday and Sunday to learn from NASA about teaching heliophysics -- the science of the sun. KRLD's Tom Hale visited with NASA HEAT's Michael Kirk.
Photo: Tovard Hessel, an engineering scientist at the Space and Geophysics lab at the University of Texas at Austin, looks up at the sun with a set of his own eclipse glasses on Monday, April 1, 2024. (Aaron E. Martinez/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK)
There are almost 2 million homes in Texas that might lose their online access as soon as the end of the month. That's because a federal program is about to run out of money to pay for it.
We're talking about the "Affordable Connectivity Program". The FCC started mailing out notices that the subsidies were about to run out. at the end of April.
On today's Ask The Expert, Tom Perez joined us. He's the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House.
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On April 8th, Dallas will be in the path of a total solar eclipse. This celestial phenomenon occurs rarely. The last time our community witnessed one was in 1879, with partial and annular solar eclipses occurring in between. In this week's episode of DFW Speaks, we head to the streets of DFW to gauge the community's reactions to the upcoming total solar eclipse.
Plus, Arlington police say a motorcycle cop is recovering after being hit by a woman who ran a stop sign. And an Appeals court in Houston says lawsuits can move forward against power companies for the 2021 Winter storm blackouts. KRLD All Local - April 4, 2024
Lawsuits against Oncor in connection with the deadly winter storm in 2021 can move forward...thanks to an appeals court ruling. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update.
When the SMU Football team takes the field for their Spring Game at Highland Park High School on Friday night, the Mustangs will be wearing helmets designed by a special young lady.
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In an age where our children are growing up in a digital world, it's more important than ever to ensure they navigate the web safely.
Thursday night, April 4, Fort Worth's Blue Haze Elementary School (in the White Settlement ISD) is hosting a screen readiness workshop as part of National PTA’s Ready, Tech, Go! program.
Thursday's event is one of 23 happening in the state of Texas, and 200 across the country.
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New research from LinkedIn shows that 85% of workers in the U.S. are considering changing jobs in 2024. That is a 27% increase from the previous year. The percentage is even higher among the youngest workers, with 90% of Gen Z and 92% of Millennials planning to switch jobs.
Meanwhile, scammers targeting job seekers are getting more sophisticated.
Francisco Javier Tobón, a Career Expert at LinkedIn, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about how to job search safely and why that “too good to be true” job…often is.
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Plus, witnesses delivered more gripping testimony in the IV bag tampering trial of former Richardson doctor Raynaldo Ortiz, and North Texas continues to prepare for the eclipse on Monday.
A warming trend is on the way, scattered strong storms late Saturday, a decent Sunday, increasing clouds for the eclipse on Monday, and increasing rain chances late Monday through early Thursday of next week. An active weather pattern is shaping up late Monday - Thursday, with some severe weather possible late Monday through Wednesday evening.
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As many as 1 million people could descend on Texas this weekend to see the total solar eclipse on Monday. Cities along the path of totality, like Del Rio and Hillsboro, will host festivals in an effort to capitalize on the phenomenon, which hasn't happened in Texas since 1878.
What will the influx of visitors mean for communities in the path of totality? Dr. Cullum Clark of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative says it could make a big impact, but it will be short-lived, while organizers of the Cosmic Cowboy Eclipse Festival in Hillsboro and the Solar Eclipse Fest in Del Rio say they anticipate a boost to hotels and businesses in their cities.
In Bell County, which is in Central Texas, Judge David Blackburn made headlines in February when he preemptively declared a state of emergency. He also joins Texas Wants to Know to explain the decision.
Our App today is called Vinted. It's a pretty good bet that you have a bunch of old clothes in your closet that are taking up space. It might be nice to get that space back and you can make a bit of cash out of that spring cleaning. This app is perfect for selling your old clothes. You can also use it to get rid of your old toys or housewares. It's like an online garage sale. You join the Vinted community, then take pictures of your stuff. Upload the photos to the site, along with your asking prices. The app will show you if anyone checks out your stuff or decides to buy. The app also helps with shipping labels. It comes with its own payment system inside the app. And Vinted doesn't take any fees on your sales. The money is all yours. You can also shop yourself through the app. There's a search function that lets you find what you're looking for. Vinted is a free app on iTunes and Android.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings and more for April 4 - 7, 2024.
Also, a McKinney mother is headed to jail for dealing drugs and small cities prepare for a big turnout for the Total Solar Eclipse.
An Arlington motorcycle officer is recovering after being involved in a crash this afternoon.
The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition met in Las Colinas Wednesday to talk about Texas' role in the global economy. The coalition includes business leaders, former Cabinet secretaries from both parties, and retired military leadership.
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The total solar eclipse will bring hundreds of thousands of tourists to Texas on Monday. With that comes a whole lot of traffic. We've talked about how cities and towns are preparing for all of those visitors. Alice Rios Shaw of the Texas Department of Transportation joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday to discuss how the department is preparing for the influx of vehicles on the roads.
Also, the Department of Education has another setback for FAFSA , the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and the jury in the federal trial of a former Richardson doctor is hearing from victims who say they were poisoned.
While most of us are hoping for clear skies Monday for the total solar eclipse....one group of North Texans is ready to experience it, cloudy or not. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
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A fundraiser aiming to make a huge difference in the lives of single parents across North Texas is rapidly approaching.
The 2024 Life Changer Celebrity Golf Classic is being held at The Clubs of Prestonwood Hills Championship Golf Course in Plano on Tuesday, April 9.
Stacie Martin, founder and president of Single Parent Advocate, and Scott Murray, former NBC 5 sports anchor, have joined efforts to support single parents and children in North Texas.
Cloudy skies will not deter one group of North Texans who are eagerly awaiting Monday's total eclipse.
Lea Rowe with the Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth tells the KRLD Morning News about a special event planned for people who are visually impaired.
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From Abraham Lincoln's magnanimity to Theodore Roosevelt's innovative thinking, we can learn a lot from our best presidents.
Dallas-based author and presidential historian Talmage Boston has recently released his new book titled "How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents." Through meticulous research and analysis, Boston delves into the essential leadership traits exhibited by eight of the most revered U.S. presidents and offers insights on how these traits can be applied to modern leadership challenges.
In an exclusive interview with KRLD's John Liddle, Boston shared his inspiration for writing the book.
Plus, the jury will hear more testimony Wednesday in the trial of a former Richardson doctor accused of poisoning IV bags, and a major Texas poultry facility is reporting a positive test for bird flu.
A string of nice days are ahead, a few storms late Saturday, better rain chances late Monday and Tuesday of next week.
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Later this week, 7 women in the Dallas community who are trailblazers in the STEM fields will be honored at this year's Women Who STEAM) Awards Luncheon. STEAM standing for...Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics.
The luncheon is hosted by The Dallas (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated -- a prestigious group Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was a part of. In honor of her legacy, they will be awarding those 7 woman with the inaugural Eddie Bernice Johnson Scholarships
Linda McIntosh Todd, President of The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss more about the upcoming luncheon happening on April 4th
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You’ve probably heard by now, but on April 8, a total solar eclipse will cover a large swath of Texas. This space phenomenon doesn’t happen often and there’s a reason.
We spoke with Leticia Ferrer. She's the host of the podcast Totality Talks and the author of the book Texas Solar Eclipse.
Our App today is called Palmsy. They say social media is an addiction. There's a chance that you're addicted to the dopamine jolt you get when your social media posts are liked or reposted. Remember when you first signed up for a social media account, you didn't have any friends or followers, and nothing that you posted got any likes. Then, you started getting them. This app can help with your addiction. It's a fake social media app. You can use the app to post whatever you want, but in real life, no one else sees it. You still get likes from your post to get that hit, but the likes are all fake. It uses your contact list to find people to give you those pretend likes. So, you can see only on your phone that your friends liked what you had to say. The app's maker says it's a good way to actually start writing a diary, since your posts and thoughts don't go anywhere out in the open. Palmsy is a new free app on iTunes.
Plus, Dallas Police still want to speak with Chiefs WR Rashee Rice about multi-vehicle wreck, and a Plano man is behind bars after a woman was shot overnight.
Excitement for the April 8 total solar eclipse is reaching an all-time as the big day gets closer. While many have already acquired their eclipse glasses, it's important to know how to use them safely to avoid damaging your eyes.
Joe D'Cruz, Founder & Managing Director, Catalyze Partners joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Dallas County announced says it will be closed for business on Monday, April 8th. The reason? The solar eclipse. The City of Dallas hosted a press conference following in order to cover safety tips and expectations for visitors and events, traffic impacts, Park and Recreation events, weather, stakeholder collaboration, and service modifications.
It's a story that went around the world, when a cruise vacation went horribly wrong. How can this happen? On today's Ask The Expert, Casey Carr joined us from Sharon Carr Travel.
Also, a father is arrested in Plano after shooting his wife and taking the children away, and testimony is underway of a former doctor accused of spiking IV bags.
Three kids are safe today thanks to the quick teamwork of Plano police......KRLD's Susan Darwin has the story.
In 2022, there were $13.6 billion in fraud losses in the U.S. connected to a total card volume of $12.4 trillion. Credit card fraud rates doubled from 2011-2022, and a 2023 survey of credit unions found more than 60% of respondents saw increased card fraud in the past year.
Credit unions invest significantly in both security and compliance management systems to prevent unauthorized electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and support faster, innovative payment options for their members.
Credit unions help to cover consumers’ costs when fraud occurs and are held to high data security standards under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
April is Financial Capability Month, and credit unions offer robust financial education programs to ensure members are empowered to manage their finances and are aware of risk trends.
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A subsidy that has helped Texans pay for broadband internet access could soon run out of money. The FCC started sending warnings to people receiving assistance last month.
The Affordable Connectivity Program was included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021. The program provides $30 a month to help low-income households pay for internet access; households on tribal land could receive $75.
The FCC says one in seven Texas households have used the program, totaling 1.7 million families. Across the country, 23 million households have received subsidies.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed an extension of the program, but the bill has not advanced in Congress.
In December, four Republicans including Senator Ted Cruz sent a letter to the chair of the FCC questioning her testimony to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Plus, a Plano family is homeless after a fire that may have been caused by a lightning strike. And police say everyone is safe after an all-night standoff in Plano.KRLD All Local - April 2, 2024
We're tracking a cold front crossing the Red River Valley. This front will bring wind and cooler temperatures to North Texas by late morning. Also, there is a deck of mid-level stratus clouds along and behind it. So we'll see an increase in cloud cover today as temperatures drop into the mid to upper 50s and will pretty much hold steady all day long. No rain with the front.
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Our App today is called Total Solar Eclipse. Next Monday, some parts of Texas will be flooded with people who want to see the solar eclipse in the skies. This app can enhance your experience. It's a guide to solar eclipses all over the planet. The app gives you real-time data about the directions of eclipses, the times in totality, and information when there's a partial eclipse. What happens if it's a cloudy day next Monday? The app will have live streams from telescopes, as well as teaching programs, so you and your kids can learn more about solar eclipses. That way, you don't have to stand outside with the glasses. See it live on your phone or tablet. It comes with up-close pictures of the sun from this eclipse and others dating back to 1998. That way, you can see in great detail what it looks like. The app also has all kinds of reminders and information about safely viewing a solar eclipse. Total Solar Eclipse is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, a jury found a Dallas woman guilty of intoxicated manslaughter, and a judge released some people charged in a rush at the Texas border.
Tom Landis, Founder & CEO of Howdy Homemade Ice Cream, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A judge in El Paso County has ordered the release of some migrants charged with rushing the border last month. March 21, hundreds of people rushed toward the border, using cardboard and clothing to cover razor wire.
The migrants rushed past members of the Texas National Guard, hoping to turn themselves into the U.S. Border Patrol to seek asylum.
Plus, jury selection is underway in Federal Court for the trial of former Richardson anesthesiologist accused of injecting illegal drugs into IV bags.
The National Weather Service says storms could threaten North Texas late Monday afternoon and evening. Damaging wind and tornadoes can't be ruled out. But large hail is the biggest concern.
"Looks like we'll begin to see storms develop out west, about 4 or 5 PM this afternoon, maybe into the 6, 7 o'clock time frame reaching our northwest areas," says Meteorologist Monique Sellers with the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. "These storms will actually be pretty quick to move through, so we're expecting everything to move through the area shortly after midnight.
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A wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs may have been involved in a wreck this weekend in Dallas, and witnesses say he walked away without providing his information.
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The countdown is on. Taxes are due in the next two weeks. But that also means millions of Americans are getting refunds. On average, we're talking about thousands of dollars. What should you do with it?
KRLD's John Liddle talked to CBS News money analyst Jill Schlesinger about just that.
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Plus, Dallas police are searching for Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice in connection with a racing crash on Central Expressway, and a former Richardson anesthesiologist goes on trial Monday, accused of injecting fatal amounts of poison into IV bags.
The threat of severe storms ramps up later this afternoon through this evening, no fooling. This won't be a widespread event, but any storms that do form and break the cap along the dryline are capable of producing large hail. The tornado threat is low across North Texas.
The greater tornado threat will be up along the Red River and in the eastern half of Oklahoma.
The window for scattered severe storms across the Dallas-Fort Worth area will be between 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. earlier to the west and later to the east.
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As we wrap up March, we continue to shine a spotlight on Women’s History Month.
Dr. Sheila Chhutani, an ObGyn at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Dr. Chhutani was recently named the new chair for the department of ObGyn. She joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss how she feels about being the first woman and person of color to hold this position.
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Our App today is called Information Superhighway. This is an app that is just something to distract you from all the realities of the world. The only thing it does is show you random articles that come from Wikipedia.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with CJ Paisley, the Program Director of The Marcus Graham Project, a South Dallas-based organization that trains, mentors and provides a pipeline of young, diverse and talented aspirants to the fields of marketing, media, and PR. But first, Chris talks with Sarah Daniels, the Communications Director for Cloud Covered Streets...a non-profit that provides showers, laundry services, haircuts and employment to the homeless in Ft. Worth.
Also, strong disagreements arise while Mansfield evaluates whether to put a traffic circle in the historic downtown district, and hear how DFW feels about the upcoming total solar eclipse.
Everyone seems to have "solar eclipse fever!" On today's Ask the Expert, we meet Dr. Hiran Patel. He is the chief medical officer at United Healthcare for Texas and Oklahoma. He joins us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
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Whether you're comparing allergy meds, multivitamins or sunscreen, going to the drug store can be a daunting task.
Which products are the best ones?
U.S. News and World Report scoped out 900 brands across 132 product categories, getting input from 500 experts to rank the top brands.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Shanley Chien, senior health editor at U.S. News about the 2024 rankings.
16 years of ups and downs for head coach Beth Jillson and Texas Woman's University women's basketball has a chance to end in triumph on Friday night. TWU faces Minnesota State at 7 p.m. in the DII Women's Basketball Championship Game at Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Missouri. The game will be aired live on CBS Sports Network.
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge is more than 1,000 miles from Texas - but the collapse of the bridge and the shutdown of the Port of Baltimore impacted much of the country, including Texas.
As the ninth largest port in the country, the Port of Baltimore handles many goods that originated in Texas or are destined for our state.
CBS' Ed O'Keefe hosts Face the Nation this Sunday morning. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Ed about this week's show - including the impact of the Key Bridge collapse.
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A North Texas teenager is now facing intoxication manslaughter charges in connection with a crash last year that killed 6 people. And March Madness comes to Dallas. KRLD All Local - March 29, 2024
A lot of wind today through Easter weekend, a rapid warm-up, scattered strong storms late Monday, and then windy and cooler for Tuesday and Wednesday. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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Our App today is called My Wow. Our photos are our memories. Now, they don’t have to be just still pictures. You can turn them into moving pictures. You can convert those photos into highlight films that you can share. It’s pretty simple, too. You just pick out which photos that you want to go into your film. You can also add videos to enhance them. The app lets you make films that run anywhere from 15 to 60 seconds. That’s perfect TikTok length, too. You just label the film what you want to name it. Put the photos and videos in, and watch the app do its thing. Then, you can share your memories in one sitting instead of just swiping through different still shots. My Wow: Event Video Maker is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model to let you enhance your videos with music.
Casey Rapp represents Delaware North Sportservice and oversees Globe Life Field's Concession. He joins KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken to discuss new food items during our special Rangers’ Opening Day coverage.
Also, a teenager receives six charges of intoxication manslaughter for a major crash the day after Christmas, and the City of Dallas starts construction for a new skate park.
Colby Lewis is a former pitcher for the Texas Rangers. He Joins KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken during our special Rangers’ Opening Day coverage.
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Texas Rangers' Chief Revenue Officer, Jim Cochrane, joins the KRLD Afternoon News to share how he aims to create excitement with promotional items and events for this upcoming season. Hear the special coverage of the Rangers Opening Day on 1080 KRLD.
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Mike Bacsik is a host on The Fan and TV analyst on Bally Sports Southwest. He joins KRLD’s Kristin Diaz and David Rancken during our special coverage of the Rangers' Opening Day.
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Hall of Fame radio broadcaster, Eric Nadel, joins the KRLD Afternoon News to tell his surreal experience when the Texas Rangers won, "It couldn't possibly be true," on our special coverage of Opening Day.
John Blake is the Executive Vice President of Communications for the Texas Rangers. He Joins KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken during our special coverage of the Rangers Opening Day.
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General Manager of the Texas Rangers, Chris Young, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share how he and the Rangers team prepare for Opening Day.
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Rangers Executive Vice President of Ballpark Entertainment & Productions, Chuck Morgan, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to preview what's in store for fans when they visit Globe Life Field this season.
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Our podcast Something Offbeat, recently interviewed Harvard’s Dr. Avi Loeb to discuss recent UAP sightings and his research for extraterrestrial life. This week on DFW Speaks, we hit the streets of DFW to get more insight into how the community feels about UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
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Also, another county in Texas has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse, and an investigative committee has started looking into the Panhandle wildfires for the hearings next week.
Seven years after the city approved the plans, Dallas has finally started construction on a new skateboarding park. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update.
There are plenty of great things around North Texas this Easter weekend. KRLD's John Liddle takes you around town.
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And a North Texas county has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the eclipse. Plus, a new location is opening for the Arlington Museum of Art. KRLD All Local - March 28, 2024
A warming trend is on the way through Easter weekend, with a few storms late Monday, and then cooler weather returns by the middle of next week.
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Governor Abbott's order coincides with Israel's response after it was attacked on October 7th by the terrorist group Hamas out of the Gaza Strip.
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Immigration has always been an issue in politics. However, in recent months Texas has been at a standstill with the federal government for border protection laws and policy. According to The New York Times, since 2021, Texas has sent National Guard troops and state police officers along the Texas and Mexico border.
So how much money is this costing Texas?
Our App today is called MLB. It's opening day in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros. This app will keep you updated throughout the entire season. It will show you the MLB TV Game of the Day every day of the season. You can log into your MLB TV account and watch almost every game out of the market. You can watch highlights from games that are going on. It provides radio broadcasts for every team There's breaking news from your favorite team and all the stats you need. The app has a video archive from classic games that you can watch from the first pitch to the final out. The MLB app is a free app on Apple and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Also, the Fifth Circuit puts another hold on SB4, and the Dallas Cowboys don't extend quarterback Dak Prescott's contract; as he prepares to play his last year.
While we remain in the last few days of Women’s History Month in March, we wanted to point the spotlight on single mothers here in the DFW.
A recent poll identified that 48% of the single mothers in Dallas live in poverty. And beyond that, Dallas is ranked as one of the worst cities for single moms (according to WalletHub, Dallas ranks 133 out of 150 cities).
Interfaith Family Services’ CEO Kimberly Williams joined us on the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the life-changing services they offer to single mothers in Dallas.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Rebekah Purvis joined us from the physics department at the University of North Texas. She is an expert in Solar Physics.
We're just days away from the total solar eclipse on April 8th, and as the big day gets closer, experts are urging businesses to make plans now to avoid employee absences.
Dr David Bessler, Founder & CEO, Veterinary Emergency Group joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, local police departments are working to elevate retention numbers in North Texas.
The current Dallas city manager may be planning to take the same job in Austin. TC Broadnax announced his resignation from Dallas last month, and he has now been named the finalist for Austin's chief executive.
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The Texas Woman's University Pioneers women's basketball team is already making history, appearing at their first-ever NCAA Division II Women's Elite Eight. Head Coach Beth Jillson and her team try to secure a spot in the DII National Championship on Wednesday Night. TWU (33-4) faces Ferris State (26-5) at 6 p.m. at St. Joseph Civic Arena in St. Joseph, Missouri on CBS Sports Network. Ferris State is also making its first Elite Eight appearance.
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Plus, it looks like outgoing Dallas City Manager TC Broadnax is headed to Austin to take the same job there, and the Texas Rangers are investigating after a McKinney Police officer shot a man threatening suicide.
A few clouds are streaming overhead this morning and it's another chilly start. Readings have fallen anywhere between 35 and 45 degrees, with the coolest air up along the Red River. The radar is quiet right now, but it'll light up a little bit late this afternoon through this evening as a very strong upper-level low cruises close to the area. Even though the air is very dry at the surface, a pocket of very cold air will travel overhead late this afternoon and evening. This combined with a bit of daytime heating will produce some scattered strong thunderstorms, mainly south and west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Our App today is called Geocaching. This is a gigantic treasure hunt, and the app shall lead you to your riches. Well, virtual riches, that is. This game is going on all over the world, only it's not like Pokemon Go. You're looking for actual caches that are buried in different places in just about every country. Start your hunt with hints, riddles, descriptions, and sizes of every geocache. You can use the map, compass, and driving directions to find the geocache. There are game pieces to bigger puzzles. It's like a worldwide game of hide-and-seek. You never know what's going to be in the geocache. It might just be a logbook for you to put your name in to show that you found it. When you find one, you might be asked to hide it again, so the next person can find it and keep the game going. Afterward, you can share your experience with other geocache hunters. Geocaching is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for more geocache locations
Also, a Texas case over the abortion drug mifepristone is in the hands of the US Supreme Court, and a Dallas cop is now facing several criminal charges including theft.
We are only days away from the most anticipated celestial event of the year: the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse on April 8th.
This eclipse is going to be breathtaking, with an expected totality duration of 4 minutes and 27 seconds. That's nearly twice as long as the total eclipse of 2017.
This eclipse is especially exciting for those in the United States since the path of totality slices right through the country, passing over many densely populated cities.
This eclipse will be the first total eclipse to be seen in Canada since 1979, the first in Mexico since 1991, and the last in the U.S. until 2044.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), Speaker of the House Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont), and Rep. Greg Bonnen (R-Friendswood) met with leadership at the Johnson Space Center on Tuesday to talk about Texas' role in the future of space exploration.
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It's less than two weeks away now... the total eclipse of the sun that runs right over Texas. It's the first time we've seen a total eclipse in Texas since 1878 and we won't see another one in this country until 2044.
We've heard how a lot of Texas counties have declared disaster areas, because of all of the people coming into witness the totality of the eclipse.
Ennis is expecting a flood of visitors, 10 times the size of the city.
The city of Frisco is also in the path of totality for the solar eclipse, but it might be a little more prepared for the visitors.
On today's Ask The Expert, Cori Powers from Visit Frisco.com joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
Sumit Rai, Founder & CEO, Cancer Check Labs joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Dallas is considering raising building fees to bring in more money and some of those fees are expected to skyrocket. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the arrest of five people accused of trafficking "military grade" guns from Texas into Mexico.
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It's a phenomenon that won't happen again in DFW until 2317. The April 8 solar eclipse is less than two weeks away, and it's even got celestial vets like former NASA astronaut Terry Virts excited.
Plus, Garland police have an arrest warrant for a suspect in the murder of a 20-year-old Dallas man earlier this month, and Attorney General Ken Paxton may have reached a deal with prosecutors in his state felony trial.
Temperatures have fallen into the mid-30s to low 40s across North Texas with wind chills near freezing! Plenty of sunshine today with cool temperatures. Afternoon highs will top out near 60°. The average high is 72°.
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Our App today is called Barcodes. You might have a lot of reward cards from all kinds of different stores. How much room do they take in your wallet or your purse? This app lets you put all of them into your phone, so you can take the actual cards out. You can scan the barcodes for any of those stores, anything from Kroger to H-E-B to Best Buy. All you have to do is scan the actual cards into the app or you can import the details from pictures that you take of the cards. It even works if you take a simple screenshot. And you can send those cards to your iCloud and sync and use them in any of your devices. You can even put your cards into your lock screen, so you don't have to open the iPhone to get to them. It reads QR codes, too. There's also an app for your Apple Watch. Reward Card Wallet - Barcodes is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
Also, a McKinney man is sentenced to 20 years in prison after committing several kidnappings and attempted kidnappings, and Gov. Abbott says the Texas National Guard is helping with border security.
March is Endometriosis awareness month. On Ask the Expert, OB/GYN Dr. Aurora Lopez with Texas Health joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk about treatments and awareness for the disease.
As you drive up the Dallas North Tollway, you might notice the big top that's turned up at the Frisco Roughriders ballpark. The circus is in town! Fanny Kerwich joined us on the KRLD Afternoon News. She came up with American CircusFest.
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Plus, Bonham is gearing up for an influx of visitors during the eclipse, and hundreds marched through Downtown Dallas to protest SB 4.
Activities are now resuming around White Rock Lake after a sewage spill upstream earlier this month. The City of Plano and North Texas Municipal Water District say 1.5 million gallons of untreated sewage spilled into White Rock Creek from March 14 through March 18.
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With spring here, many of us are shuffling around the house, cleaning up the clutter. What about financial clutter? What should we pitch and what should we keep?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger about financial spring cleaning.
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Plus, two teenagers were fatally shot outside a South Dallas grocery on Friday night, and North Texas cities are preparing for the solar eclipse on April 8.
Waves of rain through the morning hours, a strong cold front late this afternoon, much cooler Tuesday and Wednesday, and then a warming trend Thursday into Easter weekend
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Our App today is called Alison. It's never too late to learn something new. This is a learning app to teach you something you didn't know yesterday. It has thousands of different kinds of courses to choose from, so you can pick just about anything. And these courses might help you to make a change in a career that you may find more interesting. Maybe, you want to learn coding, for example. These courses can help you earn diplomas and certificates in those classes. There are nine different categories to pick from. That's everything from IT to languages. From health to business management. These courses can help you build skills that could lead you to be ready for a new job or even a side hustle. Alison is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Chris Talks with Dani Bethune of C5 Youth Foundation of Texas. C5 Youth is a five-year curriculum-based youth leadership development program in the north and central Texas communities. Later in the show, Chris talks with Brandon Board with The Tree of North Texas. They ensure students have what they need to succeed in the classroom! Some students only eat when they are at school, and this creates a gap in their nutrition. They're introducing the Education Railroad.
They say they are redefining disabilities... today on the KRLD Afternoon News we are joined by Hugh Breland, President and CEO of U&I, a nonprofit that's been around for over 70 years, with the mission to empower individuals with disabilities and those with barriers to work to achieve their highest level of employment and independence.
DFW Pets Are Family Day will be Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex (505 W Felix St, Fort Worth, 76115), rain or shine.
Also, two are dead in a severe bush crash carrying 40 people near Austin, and the Tarrant Appraisal District says a criminal ransomware attack caused the ongoing outage of its website.
Lisa Rose, the founder and CEO, of the nonprofit The Gatehouse is adding educational opportunities to its offerings.
The U.S. Department of Justice and 16 states have filed lawsuits against Apple, claiming Apple has an illegal monopoly in the smartphone space. CBS tech contributor Ian Sherr joined Ask the Expert on Friday.
The Tarrant Appraisal District says a criminal ransomware attack caused the ongoing outage of its website.
Plus, three Richardson elementary schools are closing, and border patrol express concerns.
Plus, the Texas Medical Board will meet on Friday, and on its agenda is to attempt to clarify what qualifies as a medical exception to the state's abortion law. And Texas is headed to court to challenge a Biden administration energy policy.
We're waking up to areas of fog this morning in the wake of the rain we all saw yesterday evening. Temperatures are in the mid-50s. We'll break out the sunshine this afternoon with highs approaching 70°. A cold front will move to the area later on today. This will bring some nice weather to North Texas this weekend.
Our App today is called Downdetector. We've seen this a lot lately. We can't seem to post to our favorite social media sites. Or, we can't buy something from our favorite online retailers or your streaming service. You don't know if it's a problem with your phone or what could it be? It might be a problem on the site itself. Downdetector can let you know when your favorite social media or websites aren't working at the time. It monitors more than 12 thousand different services for any kind of outage. That could explain why AT&T might not be working, or why Verizon is down at the time. The app lets you put your favorites at the top of the rundown chart, so you can see at a glance if they're down at the time. And you can see how long it's been going on. You can also let Downdetector know when something is down, and it doesn't know yet. It relies on users to help to let it know when something is down. Downdetector is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Everyone's talking about the solar eclipse that will come through Texas on April 8th. On today's Ask The Expert, Ashley Colunga joined us from the City of Ennis
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Plus, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says he won't give up the battle for SB4, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing two other porn websites after Pornhub disabled its site in Texas last week.
The Tarrant Appraisal District may have a new website, but the problems continue to persist.
Jeremy Steward, Co-Founder & CEO, Hari Mari joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
As the Texas Rangers prepare to defend their World Series title, they are now selling merchandise to celebrate the win. They started selling "Gold Collection" hats, jerseys and souvenirs at the Grand Slam Team Store at Globe Life Field Thursday.
Opal Lee has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build a home on the lot southeast of Downtown Fort Worth where her family lived during her childhood. A mob of people burned the house down in 1939.
"I tried so hard to put it out of my mind because my mom had this house fixed up so nice," Lee says. "Our parents sent us to friends several blocks away, and they left under cover of darkness, and those people tore this place asunder. They drug the furniture out. They did despicable things, but our parents never ever discussed it with us.
Plus, SB4 continues up in the air while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals continues to mull over whether to extend the stay of SB4.
Recently, the Princess of Wales and her whereabouts have sparked interest around the world. From her recent absence from the Royal Family to the controversy over her edited photos, lots of people are wondering where she is.
Blue Bell is out with a new flavor that is inspired by a tasty treat from St Louis. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
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Someone in Houston found that out the hard way this week by matching 5 numbers in Tuesday's Mega Millions game, but the player didn't have the right Mega Ball number so they missed hitting the $893 million jackpot.
But they did win $1 million. Not bad for a $2 investment.
Three other people won a million dollars in Tuesday's drawing, they're from California, Virginia, and Florida.
Because there was no jackpot winner, the total for tomorrow night's Mega Millions drawing has swelled to $977 Million. The cash option for that jackpot is about $461 Million. It's the 6th largest jackpot in the game's history.
Designed as a way to inspire African American middle and high school students to explore their profound heritage, the Robert and Charmaine Price Know Your Heritage Bowl at African American Museum, Dallas will be contested on Saturday morning.
This intellectual competition will see 22 teams from various area districts compete at the museum, with a focus on knowledge of the rich heritage and history of African Americans.
The event traces its roots back to the 1980s when a student from the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) participated in a similar event in Chicago. Drawing inspiration from this, they decided to create their own version, only for it to fade away for a period.
Robert Eddison, the curator of education for the African American Museum Dallas, is leading the organization of the event, which was revived last year.
"We felt that it was time to bring it back... since we've recently had so much resistance and controversy related to teaching African American history," Eddison says.
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Plus, President Biden is in Dallas but will head to Houston later Thursday after wrapping up two profitable fundraisers in North Texas. And the on-again, off-again status of SB4 is leading to confusion at immigration law offices across the metroplex.
Grab your umbrella because the rain will pick up later today and through the overnight as a strong upper-level disturbance moves across the area. It's not out of the question that one or two storms could become severe containing some pocket change size hail and brief gusty wind.
Rain totals will vary between 0.50" and 2.0 " before everything moves out by tomorrow morning. Temperatures will hover in the 60s all day today. Lows will dip into the upper 50s overnight.
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The back-and-forth over Texas Senate Bill 4 is just the latest in a series of border security disputes between the state and the federal government. This week's episode of Texas Wants to Know digs into who's responsible for what when it comes to the border.
UNT Dallas College of Law professor and former U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Texas Brian Owsley says control of the border is ultimately a federal responsibility. Jeremy Wallace, a political reporter for the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News, adds that covering the border requires more nuance than we often give it.
If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings and more for March 21 - 24, 2024.
Our App today is called Ella Feel Better. This is an all-in-one app to help you do what it says, to feel better. It has all kinds of different recipes that let you make new vegetarian and vegan foods. It has more than 800 recipes and meal plans available. You can also use the app to get you up and moving with different kinds of yoga classes, or barre, cardio, strength, and stretch training. The app also has areas to help calm your mind to cut your daily stress and anxieties. And, it has different kinds of sound generators to help you get a good night's sleep. There are soundtracks and sleeping meditations available in the app. It gets new articles added every week. Ella Feel Better is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model
Also, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals hears arguments over whether the Texas immigration law can be put on hold, and someone lost their truck, only to find who stole it later on.
Coming soon to a neighborhood near you -- a mobile cancer screening bus. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein reports.
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Karen Hughs is the President and CEO of Vogel and joined KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken to discuss this weekend's 32nd Annual Arts Performance Event. It's happening on Saturday, March 30th in Frisco.
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Plus, Southwest Airlines and its flight attendant's union have reached a tentative agreement. And the water at White Rock Lake is being monitored after a million gallons of raw sewage from Plano spilled into White Rock Creek. KRLD All Local - March 20, 2024
A nonprofit in Dallas has started a program to help kids whose families do not have permanent housing adjust to life in a shelter. Dallas LIFE introduced the "Teddy Cares" initiative at its shelter this week.
A sewage spill in Plano prompts Dallas to cancel activities at White Rock Lake. KRLD's Susan Darwin explains.
Dallas recently secured its spot as the fourth most challenging city for allergy sufferers according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Parents face the daunting task of deciphering whether their child's sniffles are due to a cold or allergies.
Dr. Preeti Sharma, a renowned pediatric pulmonologist at Children's Health and associate professor at UT Southwestern, says one thing parents can consider is the hereditary nature of seasonal allergies.
"If your child begins showing symptoms such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, and a scratchy throat, and these symptoms echo a family history of allergies, it's a strong indicator they might be dealing with allergies," Dr. Sharma says.
If it is allergies, Dr. Sharma says pediatricians will likely lead parents to manage the symptoms.
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Plus, President Biden will visti North Texas for a pair of fundraisers Wednesday, and friends are helping a University Park family injured in the same crash that killed a 9-year-old over the weekend.
Welcome to the first official day of Spring! We've got a couple of rain chances in our 7-day forecast and temperatures will be close to average through the period.
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Our App today is called Bark Parental Controls. This is an app to help parents have a little more information about their kids' online lives. You can monitor what they're seeing online. You can set strict times that they can be online, and you can also block some websites that aren't appropriate for children. The app can monitor texts, email, YouTube, and more than 30 different apps and social media. It can also keep them from accessing different categories of sites. You can prevent kids from going to gambling or other adult-type sites. Help watch out for cyberbullies. Get alerts for troubles that your kids get into. Bark is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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If you missed out on spelling bee glory when you were a kid, you have a chance to redeem yourself this weekend in Fort Worth. Here's KRLD's Andrew Greenstein.
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Also, the "little rascals" have been caught in Houston after robbing a bank, and the Texas Rangers announced their opening day starter.
Thomas T. Lynn, Chairman of NAI Robert Lynn, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Fort Worth may not have a "big five" pro team (NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL or MLS). But, frankly, it hasn't needed one to carve the biggest niche of its kind in the country.
Authorities issued an Amber Alert on Tuesday for a 3-year-old boy last seen Monday afternoon in San Antonio. Bextar Sheriff's office have also discovered two dead bodies in a ditch in San Antonio and are now "operating on the premise that it is Savannah and the child" that were found.
Also, there has been a spike in gas prices, with people seeing a 13-cent increase overnight, and US Supreme Court extends the pause on SB4 with no timeline.
Many consider it the most beautiful time of year in Texas, and it's here, Wildflower season. KRLD's Susan Darwin reports.
John KRLD's John Liddle as he interviews former Dallas Maverick Jamal Mashburn about his involvement with the Box Out Colon Cancer campaign, emphasizing the importance of early detection and the impact it can have on someone's health.
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Some drivers have flat tires to repair after hitting a large pothole on a Dallas freeway this morning. About 8 a.m. drivers started swerving to avoid the deep hole on the east-bound side of I-30 near J-J Lemmon. But some of them could not miss the road hazard and when they hit it at freeway speed it immediately deflated their tires. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office quickly found the pot-hole in the center-right lane and put up barriers until a highway crew could make the repairs. The pavement was worn away to the point that the re-bar underneath was exposed.
The Texas Department of Transportation will host two open houses this week to talk about the future of Interstate 345. No sign marks the 1.4-mile elevated highway, but it connects U.S. Highway 75 with Interstate 45 east of Downtown Dallas.
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Plus, gasoline prices are climbing, up thirteen cents overnight here in North Texas. And just weeks ahead of the total solar eclipse safety glasses are going fast and doctors are stressing the importance of protecting your eyes while viewing the rare cosmic event. KRLD All Local - March 19, 2024
It still feels like Winter across DFW, even though Spring is less than 18 hours away. Seasonable temperatures are on the way through most of the week and into the weekend, and a couple of rain chances are in your 7-day forecast.
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Our App today is called Roam Around.
AI seems to be almost everywhere at this point. This app uses artificial intelligence as a sort of travel agent for you. You can use the app to find things to do, wherever you decide to go. It's powered by ChatGPT.
It can come up with a complete itinerary of places to go for you to choose from when you go on vacation. All you have to do is tell it where you're planning to go, and how long you're going to be there. Tell it how much time you want to spend seeing the sights. And let it do its thing.
It'll put together a generally interesting travel plan with all the main attractions of a place. It can tell you a summary of something to do in the morning, afternoon, and evening. It also has some ideas for places to eat. You also control what you want to see, and you can remove anything you wish and replace it with something else.
Roam Around - Plan Trips AI is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Also, a 17-year-old who was arrested for shooting at an officer was found out to be involved with other criminal activity, and another shooting in Fort Worth's West Seventh Entertainment District happened during St. Patrick's Day weekend.
The people of Wise County are asking TxDOT to make changes to U.S. 287, and they're being joined in that quest by county government.
Governor Abbott wants to rein in investors and make it easier for average Texans to buy a house.
Last Friday, Abbott took to social media to say that corporations are shutting out prospective home buyers by snapping up single-family homes.
Scott Williams, CEO of Batteries Plus, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The CEO at United Airlines Scott Kirby has to come out to reassure flyers that the airline will do better when it comes to maintaining the planes and training its pilots better.
This comes after several instances. where a piece of the plane fell off, and another one lost a wheel.
That's right after Spring Break travels for a lot of people, and summer travel is on the way.
On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg in the KRLD Zoom Room.
Fort Worth Police say a man was shot and injured in a shooting this weekend in the West Seventh Entertainment District. They say the shooting followed an argument along Bledsoe just after midnight Sunday morning.
Police say the victim went to the hospital in critical condition. They have not announced any arrests.
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Plus, there is still no ruling from the US Supreme Court on the fate of the Texas immigration enforcement law. And the investigation continues after Frisco police shot and killed a burglary suspect over the weekend. KRLD All Local - March 18, 2024.
Dallas already has a no-cigarette smoking ordinance, but a citizen-led advisory group wants that ban expanded to include e-cigarettes, cigars, and vapes.
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A woman remains in custody in Dallas charged with killing an 80-year-old and as KRLD's Susan Darwin reports she confessed to police.
As states across the nation grapple with the escalating challenges of public health emergencies, particularly the rising threat of extreme weather events, a new report casts a spotlight on the readiness of state systems to protect the health of their residents.
Trust for America's Health hopes their latest called Ready or Not 2024: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism is a wake-up call, especially for those in Texas or any of the other 15 states that didn't exactly ace their report card on being ready for public health emergencies.
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In a time when sleep has become as much a part of the wellness conversation as diet and exercise, Americans are paying closer attention to their nightly rest than ever before. According to a new study from U.S. News and World Report, 73% of adults maintain a consistent bedtime routine.
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has agreed to a $418 million settlement to end an antitrust lawsuit, changing a long-standing practice of commission payments to brokers, after a Missouri court found them guilty of conspiring to keep commission rates artificially high.
This settlement allows for a new model where sellers are not obliged to pay the full commission, enabling buyers to negotiate fees directly with their agents, potentially reducing the $100 billion paid in commissions annually by 30%.
The implications of this settlement could see a reduction in the earnings of real estate agents and a significant decrease in their numbers, though it may not lead to a decrease in median home prices in the near term due to low inventory levels in the real estate market.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jill Schlesinger from CBS News about the fallout of the settlement.
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Plus, all eyes are on the US Supreme Court as the hold on the Texas immigration enforcement bill expires this afternoon. And Frisco police shot and killed a suspected burglar Saturday afternoon after victims caught the burglar in the act. KRLD All Local - March 18, 2024
Our App today is called 3D Anatomy. Is there anything more fascinating than the human body? This app can teach you just about as much as a Gray's Anatomy textbook can.
It's a three-dimensional app that gives you a complete perspective of the body. Turn the models around to get the full effect of whatever it is you're exploring. You can see how muscles work in the body and virtually peel away the layers to see what's underneath.
See and identify all the bones in the body. It has an audio function so you can learn how to pronounce all the systems, organs, muscles, and bones. There are different views from the skeletal to the nervous system. See 3D images of how your eyes and ears work. You can even test yourself with different quizzes.
3D Anatomy is a learning module. It's $3 on iTunes.
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The air will continue to dry out and the clouds will get out of here through the day. Afternoon highs will struggle to hit the 60° mark, with a north wind at 10 to 20 mph.
Cover tender vegetation overnight tonight, because areas of frost will form by daybreak, especially north and east of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There are even freeze warnings across east Texas and the majority of the southeastern states.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tammy Johnson, founder of the non-profit "Empowering The Masses" whose focus is providing life skills and education training services in Dallas neighborhoods. But first, we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation led by our colleague Dave Glover with the medical topics "MH Man to Man" and "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder aka PTSD."
The DFW is welcoming some hoopers to Fair Park. Joining us today on the KRLD Afternoon News is the Director of Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball, Megan Perry.
Plus,, despite rainy weather, the Dallas St. Patrick's Day parade is still planned, and Texas has four cities in the top 10 list of fastest-growing cities,
Threats are being made against a Northwest ISD middle school teacher, and her school because she supported LGBTQ students. Here's Andrew Greenstein.
A driver leading police on a chase tried to escape by driving off-road.
Bad decision.
Lake Worth Police say an arson suspect whose passenger had stolen from a business was trying to make a run for it when he went into a field after crossing into Parker County.
One small problem: the ground was wet from all the rain we got, and the pickup got stuck in the mud.
Pursuit over, suspects in custody.
No one was injured.
21 people are busted in a Tarrant County sex trafficking sting operation.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office says among those arrested are a Tarrant County employee, an employee with the Army Corps of Engineers and an employee of Texas Health Resources.
"Unfortunately, the demand is still high for sex trafficking," says Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn. "Those out there considering the purchase of a sex slave need to know it is not if but when we catch you."
The two-day sex trafficking demand suppression operation was conducted by the sheriff's office's Human Trafficking Unit and their partner organization, The Net.
All 21 suspects are charged with Solicitation of Prostitution, which is a state jail felony.
The XFL and USFL have merged to create one spring football league. The United Football League begins play March 30.
The Arlington Renegades moved from the XFL to the UFL and will continue play at Choctaw Stadium across Randol Mill from Globe Life Field.
Also, the Texas Supreme Court gives the City of Dallas the right to impose term limits on members of the Employee Retirement Board, and residents are cleaning the aftermath of severe weather the night before.
Organizers of the St. Patrick's Day parade in Dallas are expecting 125,000 people for the event this weekend. This will be the 43rd year for the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival.
This week's Half-Price Wednesday at the Fort Worth Zoo was one for the record books. KRLD's Alan Scaia explains.
Plus, KRLD's John Liddle shares the terrifying experience of getting caught in a hail storm that shattered his windshield in Bartonville.
Most of the rain has moved out of the area this morning, but there'll be a few showers moving in from the southwest during the day. The cold front that stalled over us overnight has now gotten the kick it needs to head south of the area. It'll be windy and cooler today with highs and the low to mid-60s.Tonight will be uneventful with plenty of cloud cover and breezy conditions. There may be a few showers moving through, but not a big deal.. yet.
Elizabeth Gore, the president and co-founder of Hello Alice, explains how the company helps small businesses navigate their finances.
AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host the Professional Bull Riders World Finals this May, and Kid Rock has now announced he is partnering with PBR for a rodeo at the stadium leading up to that weekend.
Celina has five new outdoor warning sirens this year to help keep people safe in the event of severe weather.
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Plus, a Dallas police officer was wounded in a shooting early Thursday, and the Uvalde mayor weighs in on new reports about the Robb Elementary mass shooting.
On Wednesday, the House passed a bill that could ban the popular app TikTok in the United States if it's China-based owner choose not to sell its stake of the company.
The bill will now head to the Senate, where its fate is still unclear. This week on DFW Speaks, we hit the streets of DFW to get more insight on how the community feels about a potential ban of TikTok.
Members from both parties voted in favor of the ban on TikTok passed by the U.S. House this week. The measure would require TikTok's owner, China-based ByteDance, to sell or the app would be banned in the United States.
The U.S. House voted 352-65 in favor of the bill. In Texas, 32 of 38 members voted yes.
"Our national security is paramount and we must work together to ensure apps like TikTok are free from the harmful and malicious influence of the Chinese Communist Party. The Chinese government remains the most active and persistent cyber threat to the United States. This is not a ban, instead, it creates a system to preserve TikTok and protect our freedoms and privacy by requiring ByteDance to fully divest in TikTok," Colin Allred (D-Dallas) wrote in a statement.
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Plus, North Texas could see severe weather Thursday night, and the investigation continues after an Irving police officer shot and killed a man police say charged the officer with a knife.
Scattered severe storms later today, cooler temperatures tomorrow through the middle of next week, waves of rain Friday and Saturday, slight rain chances on St Patty's Day, and then more rain by the middle of next week.
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The 43rd Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade will attract tens of thousands to the Greenville Ave. area on Saturday. It’s a big day for Mike Modano, he will be the Honorary Grand Marshal for the parade. See more fun things to do around DFW.
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Originating in South Texas, the first time Tex-Mex food was brought into Texas was around the 1800s. Since then, many entrepreneurs and chefs have taken the cuisine into the booming restaurant.
The traditional Mexican cuisine shapes Texas’ culinary heritage, but Mexico is a huge country. There are different foods from different regions. This week, Texas Wants to Know how those varying cuisines impact Tex Mex.
Also, a defamation case involving a lady saying Jerry Jones is her father is dismissed, and a Dallas man is now facing a murder charge after injuring his own mother.
Bob Mong, President of the University of North Texas at Dallas, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Fort Worth Zoo expects one of its busiest days of the year Wednesday. Wednesdays are always half-price, and the crowd grows during spring break.
Plus, McKinney's mayor is thrilled about a $220 million amphitheater that's coming to his fast-growing city. And Gov. Greg Abbott is signing a new trade deal with the United Kingdom.
We're starting Wednesday with unseasonably mild temperatures. Readings have only fallen into the low to mid-60s with some low clouds starting to sneak in from the south.
Today will be relatively quiet under a partly cloudy sky. Afternoon highs will warm into the low 80s. The average high this time of the year is 68°.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a freeze on Texas’ Senate Bill 4. The stay will last until March 18th. During this time, the court will consider whether or not it will allow Texas to enforce the bill, which would make crossing the border illegally a crime.
The first offense would be a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, and additional offenses could result in a second-degree felony with a punishment of two to 20 years. Texas wants to know, what’s the latest on SB4?
Also, three fatal shootings in Love Field overnight are said to be related to each other, and McKinney's mayor brings the impact of bringing in a new amphitheater to the city.
In an interview with KRLD, Fuller said Roth worked closely with McKinney Economic Development Corporation and McKinney Community Development Corporation on the project, asking questions throughout the process to plan for the best venue possible.
Dr. David Kelly, the chief global strategist for J.P. Morgan Asset Management (NYSE: JPM), tells KRLD's David Johnson how slowing inflation could impact interest rates moving forward.
A developer based in Colorado has announced plans for a $220 million amphitheater in McKinney. Notes Live plans to build the music venue northeast of the U.S. Highway 75-State Highway 121 interchange.
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Plus, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is filing a lawsuit against a woman he accuses of extortion, and Gov. Greg Abbott is asking the Small Business Administration for a disaster declaration after the wildfires in the Texas Panhandle.
Warming temperatures through Thursday, the threat for severe storms Thursday evening along a cold front, leftover showers Friday and Saturday, cool temperatures through the weekend, and turning colder on Monday.
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Plus, a man faces a murder charge after police say he stole a car and caused a deadly crash, and advocates rallied outside the Texas Capitol Monday ahead of a potential immigration ruling.
The Texas law that aims to stop illegal immigration takes effect later this week, but hundreds of people rallied outside the state capitol this weekend to try to stop it. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia.
The Garland Police Department is cautioning the public on a potential scam involving missing persons, and other posts of personal information on social media.
Recently, the Garland Police Department responded to a report of a missing person, in which the family received alarming calls from unidentified individuals claiming to have their missing family member and demanding money for their return.
Thankfully, the missing person returned home safely and the ransom request was deemed to be fraudulent.
Unfortunately, this type of scam is not uncommon, and the Garland Police Department is urging the public to exercise caution when posting personal information about missing persons on flyers or social media platforms. Scammers frequently hide behind fake profiles to target emotionally vulnerable parents and loved ones.
Always be wary of unsolicited requests for currency, and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
On Ask the Expert, Lieutenant Pedro Barineau with the Garland Police Department joins us on the KRLD Afternoon News.
A week of activities started Monday at Klyde Warren Park in Dallas to keep kids entertained during spring break. The park is hosting theater, music, STEM, and other events.
Mark Bucher, Co-Founder of Medium Rare, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
On KRLD, we have shared the spotlight with Kim Elenez, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish® North Texas.
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Plus, Fort Worth police arrested a man suspected of shooting his brother Saturday night and taking off with his brother's kids, and a former constable in Tarrant County is facing indecent assault charges.
This week's weather highlights include a few sprinkles this morning, a warming trend through mid-week, the threat for severe storms late Thursday, leftover showers Friday and Saturday, and a decent St. Patrick's Day on Sunday.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Liz Lawless, the communications director for the legendary Cowboys of Color Rodeo. They gear up for a full schedule of family entertainment and school events for the kids. But first, Chris visits with Keyundra Jones of the Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce. There's a lot going on with their Leadership Oak Cliff program and more.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Cindy Weston, Dean of the HSC College of Nursing joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She shared the kind of impact the university hopes to have on an industry with such a high demand for new nurses.
On Ask the Expert, Bry Mabry, Director of Community Impact with the American Heart Association North Texas joined the KRLD Afternoon News.
Plus, an 18-year-old is charged with murder in connection to a deadly that police say stemmed from an argument over a dog, and a Dallas man was indicted Friday in connection to a December murder in Uptown.
Perry A Sook, Chairman & CEO, Nexstar Media Group joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Two Texas men are accused of stealing nearly $20,000 worth of calculators from several Minneapolis, Minnesota stores in a single day last month. Here's KRLD's Jim Barto.
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Plus, stormy weather is expected to continue Friday night, and experts say beef prices may rise due to Texas Panhandle wildfires.
Plus, the Frisco ISD school board met in a special session Thursday to discuss the recent lawsuit the Texas Attorney General filed against the district, and Fort Worth is considering asking homeowners to pay more to help repair city streets.
Record rain yesterday at DFW airport where we measured 2.67 inches of rain.. and we have more rain on the way the first part of your Friday. After that, a shock to the body is on the way, sharply colder air arrives later this afternoon.
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Our App today is called Future Me. It's always a question that people will ponder. "What you would tell yourself in the future if you could write yourself a note?" This app does just that. It lets you write an email to yourself sometime in the future. It's a great way to remind yourself tomorrow of things that you accomplished today. You can tell yourself of the goals that you wanted your future self to remember, in case you forgot what you had in mind 5 or 10 years back. It's even good if you want to send that email to yourself a year from now. You can use it, if you want to let others know something about today, that you couldn't tell them today. It had to wait for a later date. The app guarantees that it'll deliver your notes to yourself or others in the future. You can choose the date for the note to get delivered, or you can just let the app decide when it sends to you. The app also lets you add photos and videos of something big that happened to you today, so you can see them again tomorrow. Future Me is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, a suspect was indicted Thursday in connection to the murder of a Dallas ISD employee, and a North Texas teacher is out of the classroom after being charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child.
Patrick J O'Hare, Chief Market Strategist, briefing.com, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Each member of Congress can bring a guest to the State of the Union Address, and some from Texas are using the speech to advocate on both sides of immigration.
On Thursday night, the President addresses the joint session of Congress to deliver his third State of the Union address. We get a preview from Mark Jones at Rice University in the KRLD Zoom Room.
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An exhibit at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science opens Friday that shows how NASA is gathering information from the rover and helicopter on Mars. "Mission Mars: Perseverance Rover" includes replicas of NASA's Perseverance Rover and Ingenuity Helicopter.
Plus, a Hebron High School teacher who received national attention for wearing a dress on "school spirit day" has resigned, and Mark Cuban's drug company will start manufacturing its drugs at its Deep Ellum facility.
On-and-off showers and storms are in the forecast today through tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures will hold in the 60s today, tonight, and tomorrow, but much colder air arrives Friday evening. There will also be a thin line of showers and storms along the front and then it gets downright chilly by Saturday morning.
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If you're looking for ideas on things to do this weekend around DFW, look no further! KRLD's John Liddle takes you 'Around Town' with plenty of fun things to do on date nights, singles nights, family outings and more for March 7 - 10, 2024.
Organized people make lists for everything. It could be shopping lists, tasks they need to do in a day, or just trying to keep all their appointments organized in one place. The app Superlist can be a list-maker and planner all in one.
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Also, the petition attempt to recall Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has failed, and plans to make a highspeed rail between Dallas and Fort Worth are running into criticism.
Make-A-Wish North Texas has partnered with American Airlines to give about two dozen families a trip to Disney World. Make-A-Wish announced the trip Wednesday at American's headquarters in Fort Worth.
Parents knew about the plans ahead of time; kids did not. American handed out envelopes with boarding passes and had kids open them at the same time.
We got through another Super Tuesday yesterday, with hundreds of thousands of north Texans hitting the polls to vote in the primary elections. On today's Ask the Expert, Bruce Sherbet joined us. He's the Collin County Elections Administrator,
Texans cast their ballots in the primary election on Tuesday night, awarding the state's Republican presidential primary to former President Donald Trump and selecting U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) to oppose U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) in November. But Republican strategist Vinny Minchillo of Glasshouse Strategy explains why the night's big winner was actually Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R).
Tony Moore, President & CEO, Trinity Park Conservancy joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign, and the Smokehouse Creek fire continues to burn in the Texas panhandle.
Some parents of students at a Mesquite charter school are frustrated over suspensions in connection to a February shooting at Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy.
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SMU political science professor Matt Wilson tells the KRLD Morning News he's not surprised Nikki Haley has suspended her presidential campaign, but he does have questions about her future in the Republican Party.
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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will face a runoff in his campaign for reelection. Phelan was first elected to the district in Southeast Texas in 2014 and became speaker in 2021.
Last year, he voted in favor of the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. During the campaign, Paxton, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and even former President Donald Trump endorsed Phelan's challenger, David Covey.
Covey is a former chair of the Orange County Republican Party.
In last night's race, Covey led with 46% of the vote, Phelan finished second with 43%. A third person, Alicia Davis, earned 10.5%. Since no one earned 50%, Covey and Phelan will face each other in a runoff May 28.
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U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) avoided a runoff by crushing his next-closest opponent in the race to face U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) in November, and several Texas races are headed to a run-off election.
Today will be partly cloudy and mild. Afternoon highs will top out in the upper 70s. Clouds will rapidly increase this evening, with a decent shot of showers and thunderstorms moving in from the west and continuing off and on through the overnight. A couple of these may become severe, especially west of I-35W. Hail will be the primary threat.
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Do you have a party that needs to be just right? The app Big Night Dinner Party Planner can help you prepare everything you need to have the perfect menu for you and your guests.
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Also, get a glimpse of three finalists for Austin City Manager, and police capture a Denton man who threw rocks through big expensive windows.
Rick Allen, Chairman, Côtes du Coeur, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Early voter turnout was just eight percent in Tarrant County, down from 12 percent four years ago. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia.
All across North Texas, voters can get a free ride to the polls today. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
In Arlington, Lincoln Square is poised for a massive makeover. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
Also, public transportation is provided for those needing a ride to the polls, and renovation on the Battleship Texas leads to some challenges.
This year's International Women's Day on March 8th serves as a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. KRLD's John Liddle speaks with Kim Montez, Senior Director of Gift Planning & Donor Services at the Dallas Foundation.
There has been an alarming increase in the number of young females requiring prescriptions for depression and anxiety in recent years, with the rates skyrocketing since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to a new study in the journal Pediatrics:
"Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults was rising before the COVID-19 outbreak and rose 63.5% faster afterward. This change was driven by increased antidepressant dispensing to females and occurred despite decreased dispensing to male adolescents."
Dr. Betsy Kennard, a licensed pediatric psychologist at Children's Health and a professor at UT Southwestern, shared insights on this troubling trend.
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Amishi Shah, a colorectal cancer survivor, has become a passionate advocate for early cancer screening and prevention after her own battle with the disease. At 49 years old, she experienced rectal bleeding, a common but potentially alarming symptom of colorectal cancer. When she finally sought medical attention, she was diagnosed with stage 3b rectal cancer, which led to significant medical treatment and permanent physical changes.
A Bankrate survey released this week revealed that since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in March 2022, half of loan or financial product applicants have faced denials, with almost 1 in 5 experiencing multiple rejections.
"One of the ways higher borrowing costs wrestle inflation is by slowing the flow of credit to households and businesses," said Sarah Foster from Bankrate.
Younger generations and parents of minors were particularly affected, with 58% of Gen Z and 60% of millennials being denied, while more than 8 in 10 individuals who were denied reported negative financial impacts, such as increased stress and turning to alternative financing.
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The Texas Panhandle is reeling thanks to the still burning, devastating wildfires that have left more than a million acres of land scorched and families displaced.
Plus, GOP Presidential candidate Nikki Haley was in Fort Worth Monday night rallying her supporters, and dozens of charities in the Panhandle are collecting donations for people affected by the wildfires.
An active weather pattern will slowly unfold across North Texas over the next few days. A weak front will slowly drift through the area today but will still manage to hit the 80° mark. There may be a few severe storms popping from Dallas and points east and NE later on this afternoon and evening again. Hail and wind will be the primary threats.
Tonight will be dry and cool under a partly cloudy sky. Low temperatures will fall into the low to mid-50s with a light north Wind.
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The app Da Vinci Eye is a fascinating app for wannabe artists or those who wish they could be an artist. It was featured on Shark Tank last week and uses augmented reality to make artwork.
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Crews in the Texas Panhandle are fighting the largest wildfire in state history. The Smokehouse Creek Fire has burned about 1.1 million acres and as of Monday afternoon was just 15% contained.
Also, the US Supreme Court has until the weekend to weigh into the new Texas immigration enforcement bill, and a man is convicted for killing his pregnant girlfriend.
Colin Weatherwax, CEO, Cars for Kids joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
KRLD's Susan Darwin shares what you need and what you don't if you plan on voting in Texas tomorrow. Bring your ID, and leave your cellphone.
Also, Super Tuesday brings several important races for Texans to decide, and Richardson ISD holds another listening discussion about the district's plan to close five elementary schools.
The path to success as a solopreneur is filled with challenges and fears, but also with opportunities to create a fulfilling and lucrative business.
Getting to the most successful version of your solopreneur self is the topic of Liz Steblay's new book: "Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients and Building Wealth."
One of the key aspects that Steblay addresses is the fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) that often plagues solopreneurs.
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Fort Worth Police say a man was shot and killed Saturday night in the West Seventh Entertainment District. They say the victim got into an argument with the gunman near Crockett and Currie Streets about 10 p.m. Saturday.
Discussions around parents providing financial assistance to their adult children reveal a complex mix of emotions and realities.
According to Pew Research, 44% of young adults aged 18 to 34 received financial help from their parents in the past year, highlighting a trend of financial interdependence that spans across generations, exacerbated by factors such as higher education and student loans.
This dynamic, while common, can strain both parties' finances and necessitates careful planning to balance immediate support with long-term financial stability, suggesting a shift towards setting boundaries and creating a sustainable support system within families.
KRLD's John Liddle broke it down with CBS News money analyst Jill Schlesinger.
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Plus, many important North Texas races are on the ballot on Super Tuesday, and police are investigating another fatal shooting in Fort Worth's West 7th entertainment district.
Unseasonably warm weather, decent rain chances by Thursday, and cooler weather into the upcoming weekend.
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Our App today is called Notta. This is a transcription app to give you a word-by-word rundown on any kind of communication on your phone. It can record and transcribe phone calls. But, it also can transcribe any kind of audio or video files that come into your phone. That means you'll be able to use the app to keep notes on any Zoom call or any other video calling service. It's great for international meetings and job interviews. You can also use it to write out the notes if you have hearing issues. You can play back the conversations at different speeds. It also can translate those transcripts into more than 40 languages. The app uses AI to help with the transcriptions to summarize, so you can find anything in them that has a certain word or phrase. Notta-Transcribe Voice to Text is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Brian Firebaugh with Rancher Navy is among those working to save the lives of as many cattle as possible. He shared that help from anyone who can give it is needed.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about a major upcoming event and other FCA projects that impact the lives of student-athletes. But first, he talks with Dr. Tonjia Grimble about Computer science education presented as a sport. The non-profit Stem It Up Sports is reaching kids and adults with innovative collaborations never dreamed of before.
Plus, a Brinks truck driver was robbed in Irving in broad daylight, and it was all caught on video, and crews in Louisville were working to help someone buried in a trench when they found him dead.
John Ho, CEO, Landsea Homes (Nasdaq: LSEA) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
An armored truck driver is robbed in broad daylight, and it's caught on video.
At around 9:45 Friday morning, a Brinks security guard was robbed at gunpoint outside the Chase bank at Belt Line and Rochelle roads in Irving.
A Sam's Club in Grapevine is holding a celebration to reopen its gas pumps after the store was damaged by a tornado in 2022. December 13, 2022, a total of 16 tornadoes were confirmed in North Texas; two hit Grapevine.
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Richardson is holding its third annual traffic signal box art contest, The city has been letting local artists paint signal boxes since 2022, and it's looking for more artists to paint five more boxes this year.
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The timing couldn't be better for the 8th annual Frisco College Baseball Classic at Riders Field in Frisco. The three-day classic features Arizona, Indiana, Alabama, and local favorite, #18 Dallas Baptist.
"They cracked the top 25, and they've just built a heck of a program there," Ryan Holloway, co-founder of Peak Events says. "It's fun to have a really good team like the Patriots in our field and then a really good local team as well."
Alongside the impressive lineup of teams, the perfect weekend weather is adding to the draw of the event.
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President Biden has mentioned multiple times this week that he's hopeful for a cease fire between Israel and Hamas soon. Where does that stand?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Margaret Brennan from CBS' Face the Nation about the ongoing war, and other topics.
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The boys' basketball team at Plano East High School is 36-0 and just four wins away from a state title. No 6A team in Texas has ever won the state championship after an unbeaten season. Head Coach Matt Wester joined the KRLD Morning News on Friday to discuss how his team has gone undefeated so far.
Arlington Police say six people were hurt Thursday night when a police chase ended with a crash. They were initially called to a shooting on Chalice Road, near New York Avenue and between Mayfield and Arkansas, just after 6 p.m.
Witnesses told police a group of teens was fighting, one of them pulled a gun and fired. Police say no one was hurt in that initial gunfire, and the group ran off.
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Plus, police made an arrest in connection with recent attempted burglaries near the TCU campus, nd Friday is the last day of early voting in Texas for the March primaries.
A warming trend is on the way through the weekend!
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Our App today is called Goodbudget. This is a budget planning app. It can help with your money management and make sure your debts don't get the best of you. It'll show you where your money is going. Plus, it's also good for letting your family know what's happening with the finances. The app can sync across all of your connected devices that you want to share with. That way, there are no surprises when it comes to spending. You can also use the app to see how close you are to being debt-free. It uses virtual envelopes to help you keep track of bank balances. The app says it'll help you live within your means. Goodbudget Budget Planner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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We're going to Alaska. If you have never seen The Last Frontier, this is a perfect time to go. Casey Carr joined us from Sharon Carr Travel.
On today's Ask the Expert, we're joined by Doctor Rebekah Purvis from the Physics department at the University of North Texas, and she's in the KRLD Zoom Room.
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Plus, a judge rules that a Texas immigration bill is unconstitutional, and Dallas police arrest a 15-year-old who killed an Uber driver.
Ray Mabry, Dallas Office Leader & Principal, HBG Design joins KRLD's David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Billy Bob's Texas has finished another round of renovations that aim to improve concertgoers' experience.
Known as the world's largest honkytonk, Billy Bob's had previously removed a couple poles that could obstruct views of the Main Stage and raised the ceiling six feet.
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In a world run by technology, even just a short time without a phone can be tough for many people. AT&T experienced a widespread outage last week, so we hit the streets of DFW to see how people were affected!
Dallas ISD and Dallas Airport System are working together on a program to show students potential careers they could follow in aviation. Two hundred fifty middle and high school students attended an educational event this week at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.
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The state of Texas will not be allowed to enforce its new law banning drag show performances in front of kids for at least another two weeks. That’s according to a Federal Judge in Houston. KRLD's Chris Fox has details.
Mehrdad Moayedi, Founder and CEO of the Centurion American Development, joins KRLD David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Paxton's mistress says she will not be testifying, and Dallas chooses developer to rebuild convention center.
A Johnson County resident is learning the hard way that you cannot distill your own alcohol at home.
Acting on an anonymous tip, agents with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission seized illegal distillation equipment at a home in Johnson County.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised Tuesday that children 6 months and older receive at least one dose of the new FDA-approved COVID-19 booster. He knows parents might have some questions in light of this new advisory. He spoke with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about the pros and cons of the latest booster.
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The National Toy Hall of Fame made an announcement today that Ken makes the list for the first time. Remember, Barbie went into the Toy Hall of Fame in the very first year in 1998. KRLD's David Rancken has the story.
What better time than fall to get outdoors and have adventures with our pets? KRLD's John Liddle talked with dog lovers JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers from "The Bachelorette" and "The Big D" about their partnership with Purina Prime Treats.
The Consumer Price Index (a gauge of inflation) rose 3.7% in August from a year ago. That was up from a 3.2% July increase. But according to Bankrate's Greg McBride, those numbers largely rose because of a spike in gas prices. KRLD's John Liddle talked about the financial conditions with McBride.
For the first time, the annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra tour will play Dickies Arena in 2023. "The Ghosts of Christmas Eve - The Best of TSO & More" will play two shows at Dickies on December 8.
Tickets go on sale Friday, September 15. And a limited number of tickets are only $39.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with TSO guitarist and musical director Al Pitrelli about what to expect when the show comes to town in December.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is being brought up in a lawsuit by a former sports reporter claiming the NFL let him go because he spoke up about racial injustice. KRLD's Austin York explains.
Another telecommunication giant is moving to Texas, bringing thousands of more jobs. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
Plus, the teen for whom an Amber Alert was issued now faces a murder charge, and McDonald's is planning to get rid of self-service soda machines.
Plus, the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton enters its seventh day Wednesday, and a Wise County teacher resigned after being accused of using school money at a strip club.
Several upper-level disturbances will propagate across the Lone Star State through Saturday, producing scattered showers and isolated non-severe thunderstorms for large parts of the state.
Our App today is called Centr. This is one of the best workout apps in the app stores. Centr is an app that Chris Hemsworth worked on for his workout routine. It comes with different kinds of personal training and tools from an entire team of fitness experts. That team is there with you everyday to give advice and personalized training. It can be anything from HIIT workouts to yoga, from Pilates to MMA. You might have a goal to lose weight, increase your muscle mass, or just get fit. They handle all of it. The experts also can come up with a meal plan and work on your mind as well. Healthy mind, healthy body. You can have the full workup with an entire team. Centr. It's Thor's workout routine. It's a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus one of AG Ken Paxton's lawyers shares his experience of helping a political donor in a case, and the Texas Education Agency says it will push back report cards by a month. KRLD All Local - Sept. 12, 2023.
Ken Hersh, President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center, joins KRLD David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Every year at this time, Apple commands the attention of millions of people as it comes out with new iPhones and Apple Watches. Tuesday was no different. Apple is out with the iPhone 15 and the newest Apple Watch. On Tuesday's Ask The Expert, David Rancken and Kristin Diaz were joined by tech expert Ian Sherr.
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Dallas ISD has finished construction on a replacement football field at Thomas Jefferson High School. The school was one of three damaged in the tornado in October 2019.
The Texas Department of Public Safety has nearly $3.4 million more to continue work to eliminate the backlog of rape kits. The money comes from the U.S. Justice Department as part of the Debbie Smith Act, which U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) pushed to pass after learning about the national backlog of rape kits.
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Recapture dollars alsoknown as Robin Hood funds are when weather school districts take a portion of their property tax revenue to the state. The state then takes those funds and distributes them to lower income school districts with the intent to have similar amounts of money to spend per child in school district across Texas.
However, Keller ISD says they have no idea where these funds are actually going and said the state has a surplus.
Four years after a tornado destroyed several schools in Dallas, one of those schools opened a new football field thanks to help from the Dallas Cowboys. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the story.
One of the men at the center of the Ken Paxton impeachment is on the witness stand.
Three people are struggling to survive in the hospital with critical injuries following a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Worth overnight that left three others dead.
The Dallas County jail is near capacity and some city leaders are concerned criminals will be released if the overcrowding isn't fixed.
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In Fort Worth, the extreme heat has been great for one business that's already making plans for fall. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia looking ahead to winter.
Another Texas school district is saying it's done sending "Robinhood money" to the state until it gets some answers. KRLD'S Karyssa D'Agostino has the story.
Arguably the key play in the Cowboys' 40-0 season-opening win over the Giants was the blocked field goal by second-year safety Juanyeh Thomas. Dallas special teams coordinator John Fassel said he was thrilled the Cowboys didn't lose Thomas when he was on the practice squad in 2022.
Plus, two people face charges on injury to a child after a Forney ISD student arrived at school with serious injuries, and a fight over so-called Robin Hood money is brewing in the Keller ISD. KRLD All Local - Sept. 12, 2023
The cold front is now sagging south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area Tuesday morning and a north wind has taken over. I'm also going to be tracking several upper level disturbances that will be riding in the upper level northwest flow through Saturday morning. It's hard to pinpoint exactly where the heaviest rain will fall over the next 4 days.
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A local nonprofit that fights to empower families who are in crisis is hosting a golf tournament this month.
Coming up Monday September 18th, Interfaith Family Services is hosting their 16th annual golf classic. The money raised will be used to empower families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty.
Kiaria Lipscomb is their Community relations manager. She spoke with KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about how this event helps them each year to serve our community in need.
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Our App today is called Post-It® Notes. Just because you have a fancy phone or tablet that does everything, that doesn't mean you can't use some old-school ways of giving yourself reminders. This app brings Post-It notes to your phone screen. And just like the real deal, you can have them in any size. And you can use them for any kind of note-taking or message-leaving. The only thing missing is the sticky upper section. You can capture notes with your camera to put them onto the Post-Its. Or you can use your screen to handwrite notes on them. You can share your Post-Its with anyone on your contacts list. It can keep up with around 200 different notes at one time. It'll even put the most important notes onto the phone's home screen. They're just like the real thing, only digital Post-It® notes. It's a free app on iTunes and Android
Scott Beck, Managing Partner for Anthem Development joins KRLD David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Bars, restaurants, hotels and other businesses in the hospitality industry are running out of time to apply for grants through the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program. The program is funded through ARPA and started with grants of $20,000. To increase participation, the state increased the total amount to $250,000.
Plus, Dallas Cowboys fans react to blowout 40-0 win against NY Giants, and Garland and Granbury get approved for new cultural districts.
You've probably heard that blood is the gift of life, it really is.
There are different kinds of blood donations used for a variety of different purposes. Red blood cells are given to people who suffer from blood disorders like sickle cell disease or for people who suffered blood loss due to trauma, like an accident.
Platelets are most often used to treat cancer patients or people undergoing organ transplants.
Then there's whole blood, the most common type of donation. It's given to people with life-threatening injuries as well as surgical patients.
Every 2 seconds someone in this country needs blood so it's important to give. And blood donated with Carter BloodCare helps people in North and Central Texas, so you could be helping famly and friends.
To give blood you have to be at least 16-yars-old, weight at least 110 pounds, and be in good health.
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Hundreds of people attended a ceremony Monday morning in Grapevine to mark the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Grapevine dedicated the 9/11 Flight Crew Memorial at Texan Trail and Northwest Highway in 2008 to remember 33 pilots and flight attendants killed.
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The Dallas Cowboys absolutely crushed the New York Giants bringing in 40 points to the Giants zero. The electric first game of the season has fans across the metro relishing in the win and eager to see where the season will lead.
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The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton enters its second week on Monday. Catch up on what you missed in the trial's first four days and find out when it could wrap up in this special episode of Texas Wants to Know.
The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton continues Monday with the prosecution expected to call more witnesses. Lauren McGaughy, an Austin-based investigative reporter with The Dallas Morning News, joined the KRLD Morning News Monday to preview Day 5 of the trial.
Photo: Defense attorney Mitch Little questions whistleblower Ryan Vassar on the fourth day of suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Photo credit Sam Owens/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK
The Cowboys defense not only stopped the Giants offense, it generated points of its own on Sunday night in an emphatic 40-0 win.
Plus, local organizations are hosting remembrances and events to mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, and Texas designated Granbury and Garland as cultural districts. KRLD All Local - Sept. 11, 2023
We're starting Monday with a large area of moderate rain with some thunder working its way in from the west. Just about everybody across North Texas will see rain through the morning hours, but nothing will be heavy or severe.
This area of rain will taper off through late morning. There will be some breaks in the clouds this afternoon with high temperatures between 85 and 90°, depending on how much sunshine you see.
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Our App today is called Samsung Food. This is a new cooking app that can bring you ideas from the time you start to figure out what you want to eat. It uses an A-I to give you different kinds of recipes personalized to your needs. Think of it as your own personal A-I food consultant. It helps to set up meal plans for any meal of the day and then share them. You can look at any food website and save recipes from that site. It has its own database with more than 50 thousand recipes. You can use the database to search for recipes, depending on what ingredients you want inside the meal. One tap sets up the list of the items that you'll need from the grocery store. It even can help you connect up with your local stores to get the food delivered to your door, so you don't have to leave home. And, if your home is connected with smart devices, the app can even connect to your kitchen to turn on the oven and stove at just the right time and the right temperature for what you're making. Samsung Food: Meal Planning is a free app on iTunes and Android.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Tommy Habeeb, the Executive Director of the Forever Family Rescue Foundation. Their mission is to find animals loving and permanent homes. This nonprofit was created in partnership with the nationally syndicated television show about rescue dogs called "To The Rescue." But first, Chris talks with Will McCall, the President & CEO of the Dallas Leadership Foundation....an organization that unlocks leadership in challenged communities with long-term collaborative transformation thus allowing families to strengthen and flourish.
Come be part of a big celebration of Latin American culture and heritage at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden! A series of events kicks off Friday, Sept. 8 with a surprise later on.
Hugh Johnson, Chairman Emeritus at Greypoint LLC and Founder of Hugh Johnson Economics, joins KRLD David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight
Also, learn about how the heat has impacted the energy grid this week and Flower Mound firefighters save a baby from a hot car. KRLD All Local - Sept. 8, 2023
Comerica Bank Tower will host hundreds of police officers, firefighters and paramedics Saturday for a stair climb to mark the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the story.
Samuel Peralta's in Canada with global plans for LunarCodex.com and its collection of art, music and writing becoming time capsules launched to the moon.
On today's Ask The Expert, Kevin Sneed from Carter Blood Care joined us to talk about blood donation.
Plus, North Texas under excessive heat warning, and local high school football games delayed due to heat.
As the temperature will hit yet another high today ERCOT has Texans under a weather watch but that could change to a call for conservation before you know it.
Texas Motor Speedway will host NASCAR playoffs weekend later this month with the Andy's Frozen Custard 300 XFinity Playoff Series race Saturday, September 23 and the Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs Sunday, September 24.
Karissa Condoianis with the State Fair of Texas makes a stop at our KRLD studios and visits with Heather Behrens and Mike Rogers during our KRLD Morning News. Our team got to sample all of the amazing food expected at the state fair this year from the savory to the sweet. Karissa also discusses how the State Fair of Texas establishes itself amongst other state fairs across the country, and how COVID has impacted the fair community as well as as Big Tex's outfit.
Former Paxton deputy Ryan Vassar is expected to continue his testimony Friday on the fourth day of the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Lauren McGaughy of The Dallas Morning News joined the KRLD Morning News to preview the trial's fourth day.
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No Cowboys' player will be under more scrutiny Sunday night than quarterback Dak Prescott. An improved receiving corps, including Brandin Cooks and a health Michael Gallup should help the Dallas signal caller.
Summer's going out with a bang Friday, with record-shattering heat. Will this be the last triple-digit day of 2023, or will it be Saturday? Either way, we'll end the summer with either 53 or 54 triple-digit days, which would rank fourth all-time in North Texas.
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Our App today is called Socratic. This is an app for learning. Maybe you're stuck in your studies. It could be math, or science, or history. This app can help with a Google A.I. It'll help with the school work that your kids need. You can use it to give them a hand and a direction to go in how to figure something out. You just have to ask the question or take a picture of the problem, and the app finds the best ways to find the answers. It might be a video on YouTube or a website to help out. It doesn't just give you answers, it shows you how to figure it out. You learn the concepts behind how to find the answers. It comes with study guides to give you more help so you can move forward. Socratic is a free app on iTunes and Android
Our App today is called Camo. So many of us have had to learn how to use webcams through Zoom, Facetime, and all kinds of video streaming apps. This one can make you stand out when you have to go back on camera. This app can take your phone's webcam or the one on your desktop and improve the way you look. It makes you look like you're in front of a professional webcam. You don't need some fancy expensive camera to do the job and you don't have to put up with a lousy looking image. Professionals are using this app for their presentations. You can use it to find just the right effects to put in the background. It helps you find just the right lens on your phone. You have the same control that you would with that pricey camera. High quality professional looking video with this app. Camo - webcam for Mac and PC is a free app on iTunes and Android.
There's a special ladies' event happening this Friday at the Fort Worth Stockyards.
"Ladies Night at John Wayne: An American Experience" will take the afternoon to celebrate fashion, fun, and the cowgirl lifestyle with its inaugural event.
Two of the top teams in the state both call District 26-6A home: Austin Westlake and Lake Travis. The sides start district play this week, though not against each other. Meanwhile, hot weather is in store for games across the state, with many districts choosing to push kickoff times back for the second time in three weeks.
Also, more details show that AG Ken Paxton expressed support to an Austin business owner, and DPS still trying to upgrade its computer system, causing further closure. KRLD All Local - Sept. 7, 2023
The 2023 NFL season kicks off Thursday night and the Dallas Cowboys follow suit Sunday night. Stars like Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, Micah Parsons, and Trevon Diggs are back on both sides of the ball, and fans are as optimistic as they've been in years.
Photo: Mike McCarthy head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, and quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys watch the game against the Las Vegas Raiders in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 26, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Brandon Bean, Founder & CEO of Lumin Fitness, joins KRLD David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Texas Department of Public Safety had to cancel driver's license appointments for a third day Thursday because of a computer issue that started over Labor Day weekend.
The excessive heat and lack of rain has caused a number of issues for Texans and now there's another concern to add to the list. Owner of H-F-X Foundation Solutions, Aaron Lamb explained that the high temperatures and low moisture levels in the soil may be causing cracks in your foundation. KRLD's Karyssa D'Agostino has the story.
With ERCOT asking Texans to conserve power again on Thursday, here are some tips for keeping your home cool in the triple-digit heat. Setting your thermostat to 78 degrees, close blinds and curtains to keep the sun from heating your home, unplug appliances that aren't in use, and take a cold shower.
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In McKinney, a Lotto winner is looking for a new house and planning to retire after winning a 17-million-dollar jackpot. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the story.
The campaign for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent an email Wednesday urging supporters to make donations. The email was signed by Paxton and compares him to Davy Crockett.
Director of Trauma Community Outreach at Parkland Hospital Courtney Edwards joined Ask the Expert Wednesday to discuss brain injuries among youth soccer players.
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Where can you find great things to do Around Town? KRLD's John Liddle has all the details.
Dallas fans are excited to see the 2023 edition of the Cowboys, and expectations are high for second-year tight end Jake Ferguson.
Record-breaking heat is expected today and tomorrow, with Excessive Heat Warnings in place across most of Texas.
Plus, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas declared a "Level 2" emergency alert on Wednesday night, and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is continuing to move forward.
The Texas population grew at a rate of nearly 16% between 2010 and 2020 -- more than double the growth rate of the U.S. as a whole. As just the second state in the country with more than 30 million people, how has the economy reacted?
This week on Texas Wants to Know, we look at that question through the lens of healthcare, job growth, and the state budget. Stacey Pogue, senior policy analyst at the nonpartisan public policy nonprofit Every Texan, explains the healthcare angle.
Business consultant, former chair of the National Immigration Forum, Del Rio native, and host of the Beyond the Bite podcast Eddie Aldrete offers thoughts on immigration and job growth, while Daniel Oney of the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M breaks down which border cities have seen the highest rates of job growth.
Finally, Karen Brooks Harper of the Texas Tribune breaks down what immigration-related items the state budget funds and tries to explain just how much money $32.7 billion really is.
All this week, KRLD and six other Audacy news stations around the country are exploring the topic of youth sports.
Today, KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz discussed the topic of brain injuries and soccer with the director of Trauma Community Outreach at Parkland.
Firefighters in Wise County work quickly to save a family pet from a burning home. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein is on the scene.
Alex Danza, Founder & CEO of Vonlane, joins KRLD David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
William Byron, who ended the NASCAR regular season tied for first in points, spent Wednesday in the Fort Worth Stockyards learning from Professional Bull Riders' Ariat Texas Rattlers. Members of the Rattlers set Bryon up with chaps, gloves, and a hat at Cowtown Coliseum.
The Texas Rattlers are now headed to Oklahoma City, and the NASCAR playoffs come to Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on September 24th.
YouTube Creator and former College Football player, Donald "Deestroying" De La Haye is here to share the top football trends ahead of this NFL season. KRLD's John Liddle asked him what's happening on YouTube.
TCU will host a vigil Wednesday night for a student who was shot and killed last week outside a bar in the West 7th District. Police say the shooting of Wes Smith, 21, was random.
Our App today is called NFL. The 2023 season starts this week with a full slate of games. This app will keep you on top of everything going on in pro football with your favorite teams and your favorite players. It gives you access to the NFL Plus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You get up to the minutes and stats on all the games. You can watch local and all the primetime games of the season. Through the app, you can also see all the playoffs and Super Bowl. It gives you access to NFL Game Pass where you can watch every game all season for all the teams. You can also listen to your favorite team's radio calls from the broadcasters you follow. It also has all the NFL news you could watch and special shows. The NFL app is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the Game Pass for the season.
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While players like defensive ends Micah Parsons and DeMarcus Lawrence, and cornerback Trevon Diggs get the most press of any members of the Dallas defense, the Cowboys know the importance of veteran defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins.
The record-high temperature for Sept. 6 is 104 degrees, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. The forecast Wednesday calls for a high temperature of 103 degrees.
Plus, Dallas may propose a huge bond to the taxpayers for more parks in the city, and NARCAN will be available over the counter at Texas pharmacies. KRLD All Local - Sept. 6, 2023
After 186 days in orbit aboard the International Space Station, a crew of four international astronauts have returned to Earth. This marks the conclusion of SpaceX's sixth rotational crew mission to the ISS.
Our App today is called NFL. The 2023 season starts this week with a full slate of games. This app will keep you on top of everything going on in pro football with your favorite teams and your favorite players. It gives you access to the NFL Plus 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You get up to the minutes and stats on all the games. You can watch local and all the primetime games of the season. Through the app, you can also see all the playoffs and Super Bowl. It gives you access to NFL Game Pass where you can watch every game all season for all the teams. You can also listen to your favorite team's radio calls from the broadcasters you follow. It also has all the NFL news you could watch and special shows. The NFL app is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the Game Pass for the season.
Also, ERCOT issued another weather watch this week, and a new state law was passed for the Homeowner's Association regarding racial discrimination. KRLD All Local - Sept. 5, 2023
Edithann Ramey, CMO, Six Flags (NYSE:SIX) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
All this week, KRLD and 6 other Audacy news stations around the country are exploring the topic of youth sports:
Today, KRLD's Barbara Schwarz reports on a new law that kicked in September first that is meant to protect school refs from out-of-control parents and other fans.
The impeachment trial of Suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton is underway with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick presiding as the Judge and 31 Senators making up the jury, with the exception Paxton's wife who is a state Senator sitting out of the voting.
For 25 years the nonprofit organization New Friends, New Life has been helping survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation rebuild their lives and thrive.
To celebrate their Silver Jubilee, NFNL is hosting Emmy-winning and SAG-nominated actor Kerry Washington as keynote speaker on Friday, September 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Dallas.
"Kerry is known for encouraging others to show up, answer the call, stand strong, and give other women a hand up just as the founders of New Friends New Life felt called to do 25 years ago," says Bianca Davis, CEO of New Friends New Life.
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Dallas head coach Mike McCarthy has not yet named game captains for Sunday's season-opener against the Giants, but special teams ace C.J. Goodwin is sure to be one of them.
With more triple-digit temperatues in DFW, Texas officials are keeping an eye on the power grid.
Local lake levels are taking a hit due to the lack of rain and hot, dry weather.
KRLD All Local - September 5, 2023
Triple digit temperatures are back across north Texas through the rest of this week, with heat advisories in effect at least through tomorrow. Plus, record highs will be broken Thursday and Friday. This weekend will be slightly cooler with a few scattered showers and storms around, and by early next week, a significant pattern change may arrive with welcome rain and much cooler temperatures!
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While Chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party, Kardal Coleman says their annual Labor Day Picnic is about standing in solidarity with the Labor movement he also says it's their kickoff event to this upcoming election season.
Monday will feature sunshine and high temperatures that approach 100 degrees. There is still an elevated wildfire danger across North Texas will wind speeds at 10-20 mph.
The Dallas Cowboys are getting ready to play the New York Giants on Sunday night. One of the things fans will be interested to see is how they will deploy rookie running back Deuce Vaughn.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Suicide Prevention Advocate Fonda Bryant, as September is Suicide Prevention Month and it's so important to be aware of signs that someone close to you may be at risk. But first, he talks with Dr. Lucrecia Facen of the St. Paul UMC...located in the downtown Dallas Arts District. This legendary church founded in 1873 is celebrating its 150th year anniversary with all the bells and whistles.
Two of the tallest buildings in Fort Worth are now signing up teams for a stair climb in honor of first responders killed in the attacks on the World Trade Center September 11, 2001. City Center Fort Worth will hold a memorial stair climb on Saturday, September 9.
Plus, Arlington's splash pad confirms that there were no positive signs of Amoeba, and Jerry Jones lost his lawsuit over an unwanted kiss. KRLD All Local - Sept.1, 2023
R. Gerald Turner, President, Southern Methodist University joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Facing mounting pressure, the chief appraiser at the Tarrant Appraisal District has announced his resignation. Jeff Law wrote to the board of directors that his last day will be Wednesday, September 6th.
Texas State Parks join KRLD's Mitch Carr to discuss how the future of Texas State Parks is the focus of PROP-14.
An early morning meeting of the power brokers in the Atlantic Coast Conference went SMU's way. Dallas' school is on its way to a power conference for the first time since their Southwest Conference days.
Photo: Head coach Rhett Lashlee of the SMU Mustangs stands on the field during the second half of the New Mexico Bowl game between the Mustangs and the Brigham Young Cougars at University Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
A staggering 36% of managers admit to lying to candidates throughout the hiring process, according to a recent survey conducted by ResumeBuilder.
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With hot summer temperatures a way of life here in Texas, one North Texas school district is taking proactive steps to keep its athletes safe.
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It's Labor Day weekend, and among the headlines is the increasing use of masks with a new variant of COVID-19 surging. Dr. William Schaffner joins us on the KRLD Newsline.
Barring a settlement....it looks like Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will have to face a civil court sexual abuse trial. KRLD's L.P. Phillips reports on a major ruling today by the Texas Supreme Court.
According to Dallas Fort Worth Airport officials 1.3 million people are estimated to travel through DFW for the Labor Day weekend Holiday making it 12% busier than 2019 numbers.
The City of Forney is going to a four-day work week starting one month from today. Karl Zook with the City Manager's Office said at a recent City Council meeting that people who work four-day work weeks tend to like it.
If you want a sharp, healthy, younger-performing brain, get your exercise. Those are the new findings from a study by The University of Texas at Dallas’ Center for Vital Longevity (CVL).
Teams across the NFL have a bye week this week as they prepare for the start of the season. For players coming off injury, like Cowboys' cornerback Jourdan Lewis, it's a chance to show they're recovered.
We've wrapped up National Breastfeeding Month and here are some key takeaways. The state of Texas has some amazing resources for women as they go through the different stages of their breastfeeding journey. 50 percent of babies born in Texas participate in the WIC program, but more families could be eligible.
Amy Nelson, is the Breastfeeding Coordinator at Texas WIC out of Tarrant County.
She says even if you are not eligible, you can find services like nutrition counseling, cooking classes, and breastfeeding tips texaswic.org.
Nelson says breastfeeding a child can prevent them from developing common health issues like diabetes while also benefiting the mother as well.
Texas WIC is a supplemental program that provides nutrition education for families through all stages of life.
High temperatures Friday and Saturday are expected to top out in the upper 90s before triple-digit heat returns Sunday. Parts of North Texas have a slight rain chance early next week.
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Plus, Friday is an ozone action day with high grassfire danger, laws passed by the Texas legislature in this spring's session go into effect Friday, and Forney is offering city employees a four-day workweek.
Our App today is called Timeshifter. This is an app for people that need to travel to other countries, or states with other time zones. This app can help you fight off jet lag that can hit you for the first couple of days of your trip. It sets you up to prepare for sleeping and living in the new time zone where you're traveling. The app works with your circadian rhythms to get you acclimated to another time gradually. It uses the latest in neuroscience to help with any sleep issues that you might come down with, like insomnia. It guides you through small actions to realign yourself. It'll tell you when to avoid caffeine or make sure you're living in bright lights. You'll find out when you should catch a nap to help adjust to Tokyo time, for example. You can say farewell to jet lag with Timeshifter. It's a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Also learn more about Gil Brandt's death, and how a family is now filing a lawsuit against a Dallas airshow. KRLD All Local - Aug. 31, 2023
John Challenger, CEO, Challenger, Gray & Christmas joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Google has announced plans to build another data center in Texas. The company has a data center in Midlothian and now plans a $330 million project in Red Oak, also south of Dallas in Ellis County.
AAA Texas says more Texans are planning road trips this Labor Day than last year. The organization says 4% more people are planning trips despite increases in gas prices.
A key architect of America's Team has died. Gil Brandt, the Cowboys' vice president of player personnel from 1960 until 1988, died Thursday morning following a long illness.
Prepared 911 allows people to send 9-1-1 operators a video of their emergency. It gives emergency operators another tool to determine what's happening in real-time and how to respond.
In East Texas, Tyler and Tyler Legacy square off, while in North Texas the No. 1 team in Class 4A Division I, China Spring, and the top-ranked team in Class 5A Division II, Melissa, do battle this week.
Hear the latest on those and other big games around the state in this week's Countdown to Kickoff.
NFL teams needed to whittle their rosters down to 53 players by Wedensday, and the Cowboys kept three undrafted rookie free agents.
It's a long Labor Day weekend. Where can you find great things to do Around Town? KRLD's John Liddle has all the details.
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Last day of meteorological summer, but we're still going to be flirting with the century mark into the holiday weekend and for most of next week. A few of you lucky ones, especially east of Dallas will see some scattered showers and storms over the holiday weekend, but most will stay dry across DFW.
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Arlington closing all splash pads and pools after possible detection of deadly amoeba.
Local UPS worker dies after collapsing in extreme Summer heat.
KRLD All Local - August 31, 2023
Our App today is called 1Question. Parents can get a little more control over how much their kids are online or sitting in front of a screen with this app. Your child can earn screen time by answering school questions. The app comes up with questions for children between the ages of 5 and 12. It's used to help with their learning and development. You know the kids are going to want to be able to be on their screens as much as they can. You download the parents' version of the app on your phone. Then, you put the child's version on your child's phone or tablet. The questions that your child has to answer could be any kind of math question from simple addition to geometry. If your child gets the answers right, the app unlocks certain apps that they can use on their phones. 1Question Screen Time Control is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton begins Tuesday. This week, Texas Wants to Know breaks down the articles filed against him and what to expect when the trial starts.
Austin-based investigative reporter Lauren McGaughy of The Dallas Morning News explains the 20 articles the House filed against Paxton, Bloomberg News Texas bureau chief Julie Fine offers analysis on the charge that apparently tipped the scale in the Texas House, and Rice University political science professor Mark Jones walks us through what the trial will look like.
The American Heart Association is really focusing on the future.
What used to be "Jump Rope for Heart" has now evolved to two programs called "Kids Heart Challenge" and "American Heart Challenge".
Plus flight attendants vote to go on strike for better staffing at American Airlines, and Anderson is charged with murder after a fatal police car chase. KRLD All Local - Aug. 30, 2023
Paul McEnroe, Inventor and Author of "The Barcode: How a Team Created One of the World's Most Ubiquitous Technologies," joins KRLD David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight
Flight attendants from American Airlines have voted to authorize a strike. The Association of Professional Flight Attendants represents 26,000 employees.
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Some flights at DFW Airport and Love Field were cancelled Wednesday as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida. Most flights at the airport were still on time, and even some destinations in Florida were still open.
Hurricane Idalia made landfall along the Florida coast Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane. While the storm will not impact Texas, there are relief groups sending help to Florida.
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Finding a flight at a reasonable price is easier said than done, whether for summer travel, family visits or trying to book ahead of holiday surges. Flight prices at some airports are increasing much more than others incuding Love Field and DFW up about 19 percent in the last year.
Managing Editor of Economic Analysis, Jaclyn DeJohn at Smart Asset did the research.
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Quarterback Trey Lance answered questions for the first time since the Cowboys acquired him from the San Francisco 49ers over the weekend and said he's working to learn as much as he can before the season starts.
More details released about the vitctims in the Allen murder-suicide case.
Two Prosper softball coaches arrested for failing to report sexual abuse of a child.
KRLD All Local - August 30, 2023
We have a very quiet weather pattern here across north Texas with temperatures remaining above average at least for the next week, as the ridge of high pressure starts to sneak back over the area.
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ERCOT issued another conservation appeal today. They say there were problems with "thermal generation outages". But what does that actually mean?
On Ask the Expert, KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz spoke with Energy Expert and TCU Assistant Professor Tom Seng.
Our App today is called iVerify, This is an app that helps to make sure that your phone is safe and secure where it should be. It's a scanner app that checks everything out. First off, it makes sure that you're using all the free protection abilities that come with iOS. It looks to make sure that there isn't any sign of compromise with your phone. Then, it comes with guides that help you make the best decisions for you to secure your phone. It looks for any exploits in your apps. It can protect your wireless data and keeps unwanted trackers and ads off your phone. You can keep up with the latest security news about your phone. And it comes with a red light threat detection to show you issues with the phone and what you can do to stop them. It's a security toolkit for your iPhone. iVerify Secure Your Phone is $3 on iTunes.
The nonprofit, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County, has opened a remodeled kitchen at one of its locations. Boys & Girls Club says the $2 million project, called Blue Door Kitchen, will help it provide nutritious meals at all locations in Tarrant County and also help kids interested in culinary careers learn more about the industry.
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court has formally urged the board of directors at the Tarrant Appraisal District to replace its chief appraiser, unanimously voting no confidence in Jeff Law.
A new partnership between the Fort Worth ISD and the Fort Worth Police Department introduces students to a potential career in law enforcement.
Officers arrested a suspected prowler outside a woman's home in Everman on Monday night, police say.
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Relatives of a Burleson family who lost their home in an explosion are now raising money and trying to raise awareness of a possible effect of this summer. The Wachsmann family was grilling outside their home August 11 when the propane tank exploded.
Five World War I era ships were discovered at the bottom of the Neches River in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Susan Kilcrease is the curator of the Ice House museum in Silsbee, a non-profit history museum built into an old ice plant. She says the water was so low that parts of five shipwrecks were spotted in the Neches.
Hurricane Idalia is barreling towards Florida and will make landfall as a potential category three Hurricane. While the Hurricane is not going to impact Texas there are groups specifically right here in North Texas that are preparing to send relief and help.
Harrison Keller, Commissioner/Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board joins KRLD's Mitch Carr to discuss MYTEXASFUTURE.ORG and how they help plan post-secondary opportunities.
By Tuesday afternoon, the Dallas Cowboys, and other teams around the NFL must cut their rosters down to 53 players. Who is on the bubble? And what's the impact of the trade for Trey Lance?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Kyle Youmans from DallasCowboys.comto get some insight.
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Rookie running back Hunter Luepke from North Dakota State made a strong case to make the Cowboys' practice squad in Saturday's preseason finale. NFL roster cuts happen on Tuesday afternoon.
Plano West Senior HS to reopen today after experiencing HVAC issues for several days.
Some Texas school districts struggling to meet the newly required armed officer on campus deadline.
KRLD All Local - August 29, 2023
We'll all get to enjoy temperatures slightly below average for the next several mornings, as this dry air mass isn't going anywhere anytime soon. And believe it or not, there's not one Heat Advisory or Excessive Heat Warning anywhere across the state for the first time in a very long time
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Our App today is called Under My Roof. Anyone who has bought or owned a home knows how much paperwork there can be with that home. From the buying to the maintenance of the house. This app can help you keep track of all that paper jungle with your home and everything inside of it. It helps to store all the important documents, repairs and schedules, any changes you want to make. The app can keep track of home insurance and your estate planning. You can keep all the photos of your home in one place, and you can look at them on any of your devices. When you're ready to move, the app can help you facilitate everything and keep you on just the right track. Under My Roof is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
H. Neil Matkin, Ed.D., District President, Collin College joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The City of Dallas has announced a coalition with 20 non-profits to maintain and grow park space in the city. Earlier this year, the city named a "greening czar," and the city says Dallas Parks and Recreation has asked for $398 million in the bond that will go to voters in 2024.
Almost 50% of commercial airline workers will retire in the next 15 years, the chief executive of the Regional Airline Association said this spring. But a North Texas aviation school is working to train the next generation of pilots and maintenance workers.
Photo: Delayed flights prepare to depart from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on January 11, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
Lewisville Independent School District is now making changes to how it elects school board members after several lawsuits. The changes are designed to promote diversity on the board.
NBC 5's Larry Collins has the story.
When it comes to tacos,Texas should be taking a bite out of the competition. At least three major Texas cities are killing it in the taco category according to the real estate website "Clever" which looked at the top 50 major cities for tacos. Austin ranked first. San Antonio 4th and Houston 10th. Dallas rolled in at 20th.
Jose Ralat says we should take this study with a "grain of salt." And he knows tacos. Ralat is the taco editor at Texas Monthly and the author of "American Tacos: A History and Guide."
Ralat says there are plenty of great taco places in the Dallas Fort Worth area. His favorites: Trompo, Revolver Taco Lounge and Maskaras Mexican Grill.
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The Cowboys on Saturday traded a fourth-round pick to the San Francisco 49ers for quarterback Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 draft.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Meet this week's featured pet, Yuki!
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Arlington police have arrested one person in connection with a deadly hit and run early yesterday.
What's on the menu this year at the State Fair of Texas? The winners were announced at the Big Tex Choice Awards.
KRLD All Local - August 28, 2023
Temperatures will be slightly below 100 degrees the next couple of days, but unfortunately the triple digits will return by the middle to end of the week. No record highs will be broken, but still well above average for this time of the year.
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Our App today is called Authy. You might want to think your phone's security and the security of your apps. This app can bring the world of two-factor authentication to most of your apps. It adds another layer of security for apps and websites that you need to have you login with name and password. It works with everything from Facebook to Gmail, Amazon to Dropbox. There are thousands of sites that can use two-factor that you can utilize. It even works with your bitcoin wallets. Authy can also help you get secure cloud backups for your authentication tokens, It'll help, if you happen to lose your phone. You can prevent getting locked out of your accounts by using the backup feature. It also works when you're offline. Twilio Authy is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The fallout continues over a secret recording of the head of IT systems at the Tarrant Appraisal District.
Dallas Police are getting some help from the Dallas Zoo and Dallas Animal Services to care for some animals that were seized on Thursday. One of those animals is a tiger.
Police executed several search warrants as part of an animal cruelty investigation. They found the tiger being kept in a wire mesh cage at a home on Johnson Lane in far south Dallas. They also seized roosters, chickens and dogs.
DPD is getting some help in the investigation from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement. Police say charges in the case are pending.
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Bill Chinn, CEO, The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Network joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Dallas Independent School District is just one of many districts across the state struggling to comply with the new state law requiring armed security by September 1st at all school districts.
Former Governor Rick Perry says the Texas legislature needs to move forward with the impeachment of Attorney General Ken Paxton to provide a "conclusive resolution to the serious allegations" against him. Perry made the call in an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal.
"Texans need a conclusive resolution to the serious allegations raised by this impeachment. We’ve come this far in the process, and it’s critical that the Senate sees it through to the end. That means a fair trial that allows both sides to lay out all the facts and gives senators the opportunity to vote based on the evidence," Perry writes.
The 2023 high school football season kicks off this weekend across Texas, and with temperatures in the triple digits across much of the state, teams are making adjustments. Andrew Greenstein and John Henry preview the action region by region.
There has been a rise in COVID hospitalizations across the county, and the virus is on the rise but as CBS Medical expert Dr. Celine Gounder tells CBS Morning, while some people should be considered precautions, it's mostly people in high-risk groups who are getting sick.
We hear a lot of warnings and fear around human trafficking. But practically, what does it look like? And what impact is it having on North Texas? Answering those questions is the heart behind the "Truth About Trafficking" event on Thursday, September 7 at Eastside Community Church in Dallas.
Several young Cowboys players will have their final chance to make their case for a roster spot Saturday night in Dallas' final preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect Friday with a record-high temperature of 107 degrees forecast in Dallas-Fort Worth, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. However, there is a slight chance of rain through the weekend into early next week.
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This weekend, sneaker enthusiasts can come out to Dallas Market Hall to trade, buy and learn more about the kicks they wear.
Will Debord, Managing Director of Sneaker Con joined the KRLD Afternoon New to discuss the evolution of sneaker culture and what Texas brings to the table.
Sneaker Con is happening Saturday and Sunday, August 26 & 27. Tickets can be purchased at SneakerCon.com.
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Will ERCOT make the call for energy conservation again?
Dallas ISD bus drivers say buses are unbearingly hot.
KRLD All Local - August 25, 2023
Police in North Richland Hills need your help in finding the driver who shot a 16-year-old boy along Loop 820.
The shooting happened at around 10:45 last Saturday morning along eastbound Loop 820 near Iron Horse Boulevard
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Our App today is called Chegg Study. How are the kids doing so far in school? This app might be a help to keep them from falling behind in their studies early. The app provides help and support for any course of study in school. It has different kinds of flashcards and solutions to anything topic that your child is learning. That's anything from math to physics. It has information on 80 different subjects and there are flash cards for any of them. It comes with tutors that help your kids understand certain concepts that they might be having trouble with, and they're available 24/7. You just have to take a picture of the offending problem, and they'll get back to you with help. It has 60 million solved questions in the database. And it comes with video tutoring as well. The app can even help your high school students get ready for the SATs. Chegg Study - Homework Helper is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Three Tarrant County mayors on Thursday signed an open letter calling for a change in leadership at the Tarrant Appraisal District.
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Volunteers with a ministry in Dallas brought supplies to one of the city's biggest homeless camps Thursday. The National Weather Service forecasts high temperatures of 108 degrees Thursday and Friday with heat index values of up to 112.
Kevin Hochman, President & CEO, Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The first Republican debate wrapped up on Wednesday night and even with the former president's absence there was a fair share of fiery exchanges between candidates but who stole the show?
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson said it definitely wasn't the number two guy in the polls, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
Texas added more than 441,000 jobs from July of 2022 to July of 2023, more than any other state. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says employment here has increased 3.3% over the past year.
Mark Wyant, the owner and CEO of Seawall Hospitality LLC, which runs the Hotel Galvez & Spa in Galveston, joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss the historic hotel's addition to Marriott's Autograph Collection. The hotel has been open since 1911.
After a spirited debate before a fiesty audience last night, CBS reporter Scott McFarlane joined the KRLD Morning News to weigh in on the GOP Presidential debate Wednesday night.
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After the first Republican presidential debate Wednesday night, Dallas County Democratic Party chair Kardal Coleman said none of the candidates were willing to separate themselves from former President Donald Trump, who did not participate in the event.
Photo: Republican presidential candidates (L-R), former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) and North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, are introduced during the first debate of the GOP primary season hosted by FOX News at the Fiserv Forum on Aug. 23, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Collin County Republican Party Chair Abraham George says entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, former Vice President Mike Pence, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis had strong performances in the first GOP presidential debate Wednesday night. But he says he couldn't help but notice former President Donald Trump was the most talked about person.
Photo: The stage is set for the first debate of the GOP primary season hosted by FOX News at the Fiserv Forum on August 23, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley had strong performances in Wednesday night's GOP presidential debate, SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson said.
He added that politcal newcomer Vivek Ramaswamy may have put a ceiling on his campaign on a night in which many Americans were exposed to him for the first time.
Photo: Republican presidential candidates (L-R), former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) participate in the first debate of the GOP primary season hosted by FOX News at the Fiserv Forum on August 23, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Former Cowboys and Broncos defensive end DeMarcus Ware was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this summer, and on Wednesday, Dallas owner Jerry Jones announced the team would induct Ware into the team's Ring of Honor.
See some of the fun things to do around North Texas this weekend.
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The heat builds back across north Texas through the weekend, but a bit of a break from the intense heat arrives by early next week. Plus, a few lucky Texans we'll see some rain.
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Eight Republican presidential candidates met on the debate stage for the first time Wednesday night.
The Texas border was a big topic of the first GOP debate.
KRLD All Local - August 24, 2023
Our App today is called AI Anime Filter. This has become a thing lately. People want to turn themselves into anime characters. Sometimes, they'll use anime avatars instead of their own faces when they're streaming on apps like Twitch. And there are others that are called VTubers. They stream video with their faces as anime. This app will let you do something similar, but for your pictures. It can turn almost any picture of a person or even animal into an anime character. You can add different features like animal ears to your avatar. It comes with a photo editor. All you have to do is upload your picture and the A-I will convert what it sees into anime with the big eyes and smaller nose and mouths. You might be a big fan of anime movies, now you can become one. AI Anime Filter is a free app on iTunes, and it's 5 dollars on Android.
Plus, Dallas Police are looking for woman who shot two people in Deep Ellum this morning, and Cowboys DE arrested on drug and gun charges.
A filmmaker based in Dallas is releasing a documentary that looks at long term challenges facing the power grid and potential solutions. Grid Down, Power Up will be released on YouTube and Amazon this fall.
Lyric Stage is kicking off its 30th season with their first ever production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella this weekend. And the players are pumped to hit the stage.
Cinderella is playing Thursday, August 24 through Sunday, August 27 at Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas. Performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., with matinees Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
For more information on tickets, follow this link.
The first 2024 GOP presidential debate will be held Wednesday night, but it will be missing one noticeable candidate: former President Donald Trump. So how much power do these debates hold in the day and age of social media?
Photo: Supporters of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump carry signs around the Fiserv Forum on August 22, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
In Stephenville, about 45 minutes southwest of Fort Worth, the growth at Tarleton State University is electric. Four years ago the school had just under 12,000 students. Now, the school boasts more than 17,000 students.
This summer, North Texas had a stretch of 21 straight days with high temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. The area has also had 20 days at or above 105 degrees. Despite the heat, ERCOT has not ordered an "Energy Emergency Alert."
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The only constant is change. And work preferences are changing dramatically, according to a new survey from Bankrate.
Nearly 9 out of 10 (89%) of full-time workers or those looking for full-time work support a 4-day work week, remote work, or hybrid work. And overall, 51% of workers would be willing to change jobs or industries to attain their preferred situation.
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If Tuesday night's practice was any indication, the Cowboys could give safety Marquise Bell a shot to take snaps in place of injured rookie linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. Dallas has a history of success converting safeties to linebackers, including Jayron Kearse.
Americans are concerned about the environment, but not everyone is ready for an electric car.
According to a new Kelley Blue Book survey, 67% of consumers are worried an EV would require at least a "moderate lifestyle change." The most common concerns were the amount of time it takes to charge, range of miles while traveling and the ability to change the battery.
Car Buying Expert Brian Moody from KBB talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the survey and where he thinks the industry is headed.
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Another large construction project is set to begin on a pair of major Tarrant County roadways.
The Dallas Cowboys are back home, holding an open practice at The Star in Frisco.
KRLD All Local - August 23. 2023
We ONLY hit 103° yesterday and did not break a record! Unfortunately, the heat will build back across the area today and especially Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
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For Millenials and Gen Z'ers, Nestle Nesquik brings back memories of childhood, and the essence of being a kid.
Nestle is coming to Dallas this weekend. They are tag teaming with this year's Sneaker Con happening this weekend, Augustt 26th & 27th, at Dallas Market Hall.
Michaela Irvin With Nestle Nesquik joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share how you can create a custom pair of Puma sneakers with their "MajorWavez Lab".
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Construction barrels will soon be rolling out again in Tarrant County.
With funding secured, North Tarrant Express Mobility Partners will soon begin work to widen Northeast Loop 820 and State Highway 183.
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Our App today is called Errand. School is back in session. Work is more demanding than ever. Until things get back to normal, you might need some help getting certain things done. Some… errands. That's where this app comes in. You can get someone to run those errands, while you tend to other important chores around the house or at work. You can have someone pick up the laundry, pick up the dry cleaning. You can even get someone to take your pet to the vet for you. If you need help getting something somewhere, the Errand people are there for you. New research says the average person spends about 3 hours a day just running errands. This can give that time back to you. Think of it as a DoorDash or Uber, only the people do errands. You can even get someone to help you deliver some things in a truck. And if you want to do Errands, you can make 30 bucks an hour and make your own schedule. Errand is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the errands.
Plus, neighbors try to help during house fire that left one woman and her dog dead, and program aims to reduce police suicides.
Nirav Tolia, Co-Founder; Nextdoor, Epinions & Fanbase joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Texas had more suicides among law enforcement than any other state last year, and a program that aims to help officers confront mental health concerns is growing. Last year, 16 officers in the state committed suicide.
It's only August --five months before anyone casts a vote in the 2024 presidential election. But Wednesday night, eight candidates for the Republican nomination will be on the same stage for the first debate of the 2024 election season. Assistant professor of political science at the University of Texas at Dallas Dr. Thomas Gray joined Ask the Expert on Tuesday to preview the event.
Photo: Republican U.S. presidential candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks at an event hosted by conservative radio host Erick Erickson on Aug. 18, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Plans for a high-speed rail line from Dallas to Fort Worth are speeding along and public meetings are already set for the proposed project.
The Cowboys are done with Oxnard. They are back home, ready to continue Training Camp in Frisco - at The Star.
Tonight, along with Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, fans are invited to watch practice for FREE!
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Kyle Youmans from DallasCowboys.com about the opportunity to watch the Cowboys for free.
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The Cowboys have just three practices, and one preseason game left before they have to trim their roster from 90 to 53. One of the remaining position battles is for an interior offensive lineman, which includes Matt Farniok and Brock Hoffman.
From blockbusters to indie films, you've got a chance to see a flick in the theater for just $4 this Sunday, August 27.
It's National Cinema Day, and more than 3,000 theaters nationwide are participating.
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More Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories are in effect for today and most likely through the rest of the week and into the weekend.
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People in Sanger are not happy about the city's plan for rolling power outages to deal with high demand for energy and to ease the strain on the system.
The State Fair of Texas has announced they will continue their sensory friendly mornings for people with autism and their families.
KRLD All Local - August 22, 2023
Not only did Metallica provide a great show for hundreds of thousands of rock and roll fans, but a trio of charities will reap the benefits.
Through its All Within My Hands Foundation, Metallica used the occasion of their AT&T Stadium shows to donate $100,000 to three charities, including two based in Tarrant County.
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Our App today is called YouMail. Your phone now has even more protection from spam callers. This app is a triple play of protection with a spam call blocker, robo call blocker, and a voicemail app that lets you put together more than one voicemail message. When spammers call you, the app will tell the call that the number is disconnected. That could take you off the list. It also continues to update to watch out for the most spam calling numbers. It lets you save your voicemails as long as you want them. It comes with visual voicemail, so you can see what the message is before you hear it. You can add a second line, for your work calls, so you don't confuse them with personal calls. The app also comes with a Virtual Receptionist to help with call screening, so you can send some calls to your assistant or partner. There are a lot of features with YouMail. It's a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in app purchases.
Plus, ERCOT issues new weather watch starting Wednesday and Fort Worth residents are discussing how they're staying cool in this heat.
Brian Schultz, CEO, Blackbox Management, LLC & Look Cinemas joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
COVID is back in the conversation again, and there's talk about another booster shot that's coming next month.
Kids are back in school, and there are new numbers that COVID cases are increasing again.. just not to the pandemic levels.
Add to the fact that there are now three different variants that have started tracking around the country. The medical community says it's ready for the latest COVID strains as the COVID season starts. One is called "Eris". There's "Formax", and there's "Pirola".
All of those new strains are not nearly as dangerous as the original strain of COVID. On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Joseph Chang joined us. He's the medical director at Parkland Hospital.
More than a dozen restaurants in Mesquite are donating part of their sales to honor a fallen police officer Monday. Officer Richard Houston II was killed in the line of duty December 3, 2021.
Houston was responding to a call of a disturbance at a grocery store when he was shot several times. He had been with Mesquite Police for 21 years and received 48 letters of commendation, two Life Saving Awards and one Police Commendation Bar.
It looks like a hodgepodge of food or maybe a small nosh or snack, but on social media it's called something else.
Women and men are showing off what they eat when they're alone and don't want to go grocery shopping or cook. Girl Dinner is usually a little bit of this, that and the other says Cooper Clinic Dietitian Meridan Zerner.
Girl Dinner has generated more than 400 million hastags, yet it's really not a new concept. Men and women have been indulging in these types of "one-person" dinners for a long time.
Regstered Dietitian Amy Goodson says it can be an easy way to grab a meal.
Although its popular, Girl Dinner has also sparked some concern among nutrition and mental health experts who fear it could lead to poor eating habits or restrictive eating.
Zerner advises to be intentional about what you put on the plate.
Goodson believes there are some benefits to Girl Dinner if it's done right .
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The Cowboys have broken camp in Oxnard and played two of their three preseason games. As the regular season nears, is it Super Bowl or bust for Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys?
Photo: Mike McCarthy head coach of the Dallas Cowboys stands on the sidelines during a preseason game at Lumen Field on Aug. 19, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)
While the preseason is an opportunity for young players to make a name for themselves, it also brings injury risk. The Cowboys were unlucky on that front Saturday in Seattle when tight end John Stevens and linebacker DeMarvion Overshown left the game with injuries.
The Extreme heat gripping North Texas is why some schools are delaying their start times for high school football games.
The Dallas County Sheriff's office is still looking for the driver of a red tow truck who police say caused a crash on I-30 near downtown last week, killing a Good Samaritan and injuring 2 others.
KRLD All Local - August 21, 2023
We're waking up to a clear sky with temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Another Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for today. We also have a Red Flag Warning in effect. Today's record high is 105° ....I'm forecasting a high of 107°. Also, the grass fire danger is very high today and tomorrow.
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Our App today is called Fun Q. This is a fun app to find out a little bit more about your friends and family. The whole premise is to ask interesting questions that are good enough to start a conversation about something. It could be "Who here is the most likely to be a millionaire?" There are different decks of virtual cards in different categories of questions. It can be family questions or date night types of questions. Maybe you want to play a game of Truth Or Dare with your friends. You can also play a fast paced game where you only have 5 seconds to name 3 of something. "Name three types of meats that come from a cow" or something like that. It has thousands of different questions. Fun Q is 99 cents on iTunes.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold speaks with community organizer VanDella Menifee about several events, including one involving changing lives and bringing awareness to Lupus. But first, he visits with Danny Noah of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes about the upcoming school year and FCA projects that impact the lives of student-athletes.
Plus, Mesquite teen is shot and killed after high speed chase, and Dallas Water Company warning of new phone scam.
Paul Cristina, President & CEO, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A federal hearing on Texas' work to install buoys on the Rio Grande is scheduled next Tuesday. The Department of Justice has sued to prevent the state's effort to place the buoys.
TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten joined us to highlight the unique opportunities at the university as well as the unique grief choir at TWU. The professor who launched it plans to doing it again sometime during the academic year.
Talking with Hank Dickenson, the new president of membership for the Denton Chamber of Commerce
In March of 2020, during the Covid lockdown, he felt compelled to help the community. During this time, everyone seemed a little scared and worried. He had a Spider-Man costume in closet from his daughter's birthday party years prior. He decided he was going to wear that costume the next time he did my grocery shopping to spread a little love and laughter during such a difficult time.
A family that had lost their jobs due to Covid, saw him dressed as Spider-Man and asked if he could come surprise their son for his birthday and how much he would charge. They couldn't have a party due to social distancing and finances. He told them "absolutely, we'll be there, and we won't charge you anything."
From that, he did 2,300 parties and appearances without charging anyone. The community support is what made it possible, and they forever thankful for that.
The Denton Arts & Jazz Fest returns for its 43rd year in October. Executive Director Kevin Lechler says it's been a slow, but steady recovery from the pandemic for the event.
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As the University of North Texas prepares to welcome students back to its Denton campus on Monday, university president Neal Smatresk joined KRLD's Mean Green alums John Liddle and Kristin Diaz at Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream.
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The U.S. Census Bureau lists Denton County among the fastest-growing counties in the nation. Denton ISD Superintendent Dr. Jamie Wilson visited with John Liddle and Kristin Diaz about the district's growth eastward, school safety, and listening to teachers.
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The city of Denton is unique in that it's a North Texas suburb that's home to thousands of families, while also housing two major universities in the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. Denton police Chief Doug Shoemaker joined John Liddle and Kristin Diaz to explain.
Like most of North Texas, the city of Denton's population has grown over the last 20 years. Mayor Gerard Hudspeth tells KRLD's John Liddle and Kristin Diaz that the city works to keep its charm, while welcoming new residents.
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The North Texas Fair & Rodeo gets started in Denton Friday night and runs through Aug. 26. The event's marketing and media manager Hannah Crandall joined KRLD at Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream in Denton to preview the week.
Beth Marie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream has been a staple on Denton's historic square for more than two decades. Margaret Rich and Ken Willis welcomed John Liddle and Kristin Diaz to open KRLD's Your Hometown broadcast from Denton.
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Kyle Berger is the Chief technology officer for the Grapevine-Colleyville School district. He was at the White House earlier this month discussing cybersecurity with leaders from the departments of Education and Homeland Security.
Berger joined the KRLD Morning New this morning to discuss best practices for keeping students and teachers safe.
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Quarterback Will Grier challenged Cooper Rush for the backup job in training camp last year before an injury ended the competition. By picking up wins while Dak Prescott was hurt in 2022, Rush has solidified his grip on the job, but Grier is making the most of his reps during training camp and the preseason.
Plus, ERCOT issues a Voluntary Conservation Notice as extreme temperatures lead to increased demand, and authorities made a second arrest in connection to the shooting of a Harris County Sheriff's deputy. KRLD All Local - Aug. 18, 2023
One of the strongest upper level high pressure areas in decades is gripping, not just north Texas but the entire state. It also stretches into the central plains states into the mid Mississippi River Valley. Records will be broken in all of these areas of the coming days. The record high at DFW today is 112°. I'm forecasting a high of 110°. We will come very close to tying this record. Unfortunately, records will be broken this weekend. The records for both days are 107°. I'm forecasting a high tomorrow of 109°. 111° on Sunday! The hottest temperature ever recorded in the month of August was 112°, again that's our record high for today.
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Our App today is called Callsheet. If you're not a fan of all the extra stuff on IMDB, this one can provide all the information that you need to know about movies and television and the people involved in them. The difference with this app is, it doesn't have the constant nagging to login, or a bunch of ads, or other stuff. People like to find out what actors are in what shows or movies. Some even want to know about the producers, directors, or other tech folks. It also lets you prevent spoilers of the shows that you're watching with an option to hide anyone that might be a surprise until you've seen it. It even has a place for you to beef up your knowledge with trivia questions about movies, shows, or actors. Callsheet is a brand new free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has assisted North Texans with emergency assistance in the forms of rent, utilities, food and hygiene aid.
This summer, they've played a vital role in helping people stay safe in the brutal heat by providing utility assistance and also easy access to free AC units to people in need living in Lancaster and surrounding Southern Dallas.
They have also filled the gap for many uninsured North Texans in need of prescription medication and is celebrating a large milestone– Since opening in March 2018, the organization has officially surpassed the fulfillment of 200,000 prescriptions, at a value of $55 million.
Luis Gonzalez is the CEO of Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas. He joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the impact the group continues to have here in the area.
Plus, 88% of Texas is in 1 of 5 drought stages, and SMU students move in amidst record temperatures.
It's getting harder and harder for some people to even think about owning their own homes. The latest numbers out Thursday say mortgage rates have hit their highest numbers in more than 20 years. It's only taken 2 years for mortgage interest rates to double. KRLD business analyst David Johnson joined Ask the Expert on Thursday.
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"Tulisoma" is a Swahili word that means "we read." And that's exactly what they'll be doing at the Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair, a free event on Saturday, August 19 at African American Museum Dallas. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Helen Benjamin, chair of this year's event.
The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum is adding Dallas ISD to it's "Upstander Partnership" program - offering TEKS-aligned civics and citizenship skills curricula for grades K-12.
Dallas ISD joins Coppell ISD in the program which will now reach more than 73,000 students and teachers across North Texas.
"This is a program we started piloting with Coppell two years ago," said Mary Pat Higgins, Museum president and CEO. "It's exciting because it's based on age-appropriate, history-informed curriculum that really enforces this concept of 'upstander behavior.'"
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Rookie linebacker DeMarvion Overshown is among the players on the Cowboys' defense helping set the tone for the regular season.
Record-breaking heat is possible five out of the next 7 days folks! Afternoon highs will range from 105 to 111° through the period, with the hottest days tomorrow and Sunday. Some areas will exceed 111° on Sunday. The highest temperature ever recorded in DFW was 113°, and that happened twice at the end of June back in 1980.
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Mansfield ISD adds new weapons-detection system to school campuses.
The former principal of Colleyville Heritage High School who was forced out by the school board almost two years ago begins this school year in a new role.
KRLD All Local - August 17, 2023
Curative, a Texas-based leader in the employer-sponsored healthcare space....recently announced a staggering new study of the Dallas/Fort-Worth area.
It shows 51% of insured residents are unable to pay out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare costs, and 48% did not adhere to prescribed medications because of those costs, despite having health insurance.
On Ask the Expert, Curative CEO Fred Turner joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He discusses the factors taken into consideration during the study.
There are dozens of things we need to do to maintain different aspects of our lives. The app Directive can help make sure we keep up to date with the oil changes in our cars, maintain records of what kind of oil our car takes, or when need to renew a car's registration.
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Plus, an abortion drug will remain available in the US but a federal appeals court is imposing significant restrictions. Also, the former Colleyville Heritage High School principal takes over as superintendent of a charter school.
KRLDs Austin York sat down with CBS Military Consultant Jeff McCausland to get the update on a host of issues internationally, including the latest in Ukraine, the coup in Niger, the American taken prisoner in North Korea and the lessons from the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Kids in the Fort Worth ISD wanting to visit their school library will have to wait until a week from Monday to do so.
The family of a man killed after a hit and run crash last weekend in Dallas is speaking out about his life as the search for the driver of another car intensifies. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office says Donald Collins, 25, had stopped at a hit and run crash on I-30 near 2nd Avenue about 2:30 Saturday morning.
The former principal of Colleyville Heritage High School who was forced out by the school board almost two years ago begins this school year in a new role.
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It could literally be the hottest job going this summer. There is never a good time for the air conditioning to go out, but when it happens and the temperature is 107 degrees, homeowners will do anything to get it fixed fast.
Dr. Stephen Pape, the associate dean for Construction Sciences at the Dallas College School of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, joined Ask the Expert Tuesday to explain.
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When you forget someone's name, do you admit it? Do you just call them "Bud" or "Partner" or "Buckaroo?"
Let's never let that embarrassment happen again.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Ivan Misner on how to never forget a name.
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More than 2,000 children die each year in the US of sudden cardiac arrest, and it is the leading cause of death among young athletes. As kids head into fall sports - it's important to know how to save lives with AEDs.
Dr. Naomi Kertesz with Nationwide Children's Hospital talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the importance of automated external defibrillators.
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All-Pro guard Zack Martin said it was difficult to holdout of training camp before he agreed to a new contract, but added he felt it was necessary.
Plus, Arlington ISD is among nearly two dozen North Texas school districts going back to school Wednesday, and the Texas Rangers win for the 12th time in their last 14 games, behind a five-RBI night by Corey Seager. KRLD All Local - Aug. 16, 2023
We only hit 94° yesterday. Enjoy the slightly cooler temperatures again today, because the brutal heat returns tomorrow, lasting through at least next Tuesday.
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Our App today is called Phonto. This is a very simple app that has one mission. It lets you add text to your photos. You might want to label what it is you've taken a picture of. Maybe, you're using a photo for a presentation of some kind. Use your photos for an advertising campaign. There is no shortage of text that you can use on the picture. It comes with more than 400 different fonts. If you can't find one that you like there, you can add more fonts. Change the size of the text. Change the color of the text or the shadows behind the text. You can use the text in circles for an artsy look to it. Put curves on it. Change the perspective. You can also add different items like a balloon, or heart, or a moon. Whatever you can imagine, you can do with your photos. Turn them into different works of art for whatever reason you wish. Phonto is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Plus, a bodycam video shows U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) in a confrontation with police, and the State Fair of Texas announced a curfew for minors who are not accompanied by an adult.
A counterfeiting operation based out of Arlington is now no more. "Earlier this summer, we were notified that there was an online company that has a warehouse here in Arlington as potentially manufacturing and then selling for items with logos of high end fashion brands," says Tim Ciesco, Arlington Police spokesman.
Twenty-two North Texas school districts are welcoming the kids back for another school year on Wednesday. One of those is among the largest in the area. Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Steven Wurtz joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss.
A 5-year-old was hit by a bus Tuesday morning outside a school in Mineral Wells. Police say the child had just been dropped off at Lamar Elementary by the Public Transit Services bus. They say the bus started rolling forward after the 5-year-old was dropped off. The child was hit and taken by air ambulance to Cook Children's in Fort Worth.
An Arlington family is rescued from a burning home overnight. Firefighters were called to the home on Farmingdale Drive near Kennedale just after 11:00 last night.
North Texas ended a streak of 21 straight days of triple digit high temperatures Monday, but the National Weather Service predicts a high of 108 degrees Thursday and for high temperatures to stay above 100 at least into early next week.
Through Monday, DFW Airport had recorded 36 days with highs of at least 100 in 2023, including 21 consecutive days, a tie for the sixth longest streak with a stretch in July and August in 2022.
MedStar, an ambulance provider in Fort Worth and 14 neighboring cities,
treated 27 patients for heat-related illness over the weekend. Of those, 23 went to the hospital, and five were in critical condition.
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Former President Donald Trump is facing another indictment after a grand jury in Georgia handed up an indictment againstTrump and more than a dozen of his associates, including former chief of staff Mark Meadows.
They face several charges including conspiracy and racketeering.
UNT Dallas Law Professor Brian Owsley explains to the KRLD Morning News why they are being charged under RICO laws.
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Cowboys' All-Pro guard Zack Martin reported to training camp Monday after he and the team reached an agreement on a reworked contract. Dallas had a walk-through practice on Monday and will be in pads again Tuesday, giving rookie kicker Brandon Aubrey a chance in a competitive environment after he missed an extra point in Saturday's preseason game.
Millions of families are packing up to send their kids to college. Loading them up with underwear, dorm supplies, and hopefully, financial advice. CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger talked with KRLD's John Liddle about her advice for college-bound kids.
It's clear that the summer of revenge travel - where pent-up demand from the pandemic was unleashed - continued for a second year.
Surprisingly, travel has been even busier than expected, with the TSA processing 12% more air travelers from Memorial Day weekend through the end of July.
"This summer has actually been significantly busier than last," says Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate.
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At least 25 Fort Worth ISD schools experienced air conditioning problems on the first day back to class.
Is COVID-19 a concern again as kids head back to school?
KRLD All Local - August 15, 2023
We're actually waking up to seasonal temperatures this morning with readings in the low to mid 70s. This cool-down will be brief, so enjoy it while it lasts.
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You might have a lot of fun with Pamera The Poem Camera, and you might not be able to stop yourself. This app has one purpose. It uses A.I. to take a look at your photos. When you choose a picture, artificial intelligence will take what it is you pick, and write a poem about it.
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Plus, Fort Worth teacher says ESL kids lost a lot of ground because of the pandemic and the district is ready to get them caught up. And, the Fort Worth Convention is on its way to expansion.
A North Texas firefighter is being inducted into a very special Hall of Fame. Russell Krasnesky, McKinney FD joins KRLD's Mitch Carr.
David Berg, CEO, European Wax Center (Nasdaq: EWCZ) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Back to school means back to healthy habits, and keeping away from germs and illnesses kids can pick up in the classroom is important.
On Ask the Expert, Steven Love joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the President of the DFW Hospital Council.
He spoke with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about COVID-19, RSV and other types of viruses and illnesses kids face when they go back to school.
He answered the question: How much of a concern is COVID-19 now that school is back?
Students across Fort Worth returned to class Monday morning to start the 2023-2024 school year. Fort Worth has almost 75,000 students who are attending 140 schools.
KRLD's John Liddle talked to brain guru and mental health expert Leigh Richardson from the Brain Performance Center and the "In Your Head" podcast about forgiveness. With an in-depth understanding of the human brain, Richardson sheds light on the intricacies of forgiveness as a continuous process that fuels personal growth and emotional well-being. Here are some of the biggest takeaways.
While wide receiver Jalen Tolbert caught just two passes in Saturday's preseason game, the Cowboys are excited about the second-year player who was injured in training camp last year and never got on track.
Line 2 is an app for anyone who might need a second phone number that’s handy -- and that’s not their personal cellphone. It's great for people that are running their own businesses and have used their cellphone as their work number. This app lets users separate the two. Line 2 is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, a cold front may bring a little relief from North Texas' triple-digit heat, officials closed the swimming beach at Lake Park along Lewisville Lake because of safety concerns, and several homes in The Colony were damaged in an early-morning fire.
After a record-setting high temperature on Sunday, a cold front crossed the Red River Valley on Monday morning. This front will arrive in Dallas-Fort Worth late this morning through the early afternoon knocking temperatures down to near 100 degrees at DFW Airport.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Adrienne Mageors of My Possibilities about the latest developments with their continued educational and job placement opportunities and the amazing work they do with adults who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. But first, he talks with Charlene Edwards of Project Unity about their popular and important Dallas Strong event, Together We Ball...uniting pastors and police officers with community and government leaders in a game of basketball.
Plus, a Weatherford man is under arrest after police say he was caught killing cats at an animal shelter and cleanup at the Sherwin-Williams paint factory in Garland after the explosion earlier this week continues.
Visitors who brought school supplies to Hawaiian Falls in Mansfield and Roanoke this week have received discounted admission. Friday was the last day to take advantage.
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Angie Freed, the general manager at Galleria Dallas, tells KRLD's David Johnson that as retailers across North Texas prepare for tax-free weekend, it's also the final weekend for back-to-school shopping for many districts. She says they've noticed increased shopping activity since early July.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia spoke out Friday afternoon about this week's carjacking and shooting of an undercover officer.
He says the three teens under arrest are all from Louisiana, and were looking for someone to carjack Wednesday morning.
It's been about 370 years since a total solar eclipse could be seen in Central Texas. So Mitch Morales, is organizing a festival at Reveille Peak Ranch to celebrate the event. It will run April 5-9, 2024.
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The Department of Energy has announced projects in Texas and Louisiana will receive $1.2 billion for "direct air capture" plants. The plants will aim to remove carbon dioxide emissions from the air.
The plant in Texas will be in Kleberg County, south of Corpus Christi. DOE says the project will remove one million metric tons of CO2 each year and contain a CO2 storage site.
DOE says the project will create about 2,500 jobs in construction, maintenance and operations.
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This hot, dry August has brought increased wildfire danger to North Texas. Not only do the actual fires threaten to damage property...smoke can damage your lungs.
When dealing with poor outdoor conditions, staying inside and maintaining good indoor air quality should be a top priority.
Dr. Nikki Vars McCullough, Respiratory Protection Expert, 3M’s Personal Safety Division talked with KRLD's John Liddle about what you can do to protect yourself and improve indoor air quality.
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Much of the talk about Cowboys receivers this offseason centered around new addition Brandin Cooks, but it's rookie 7th-round draft pick out of South Carolina Jalen Brooks who's turning heads in training camp.
The recent spike in high temperatures, and extreme heat warnings across north Texas can take a toll on us physically. We’ve often heard health experts talk about limiting outdoor exposure during a heatwave like the one being felt across Texas and beyond. But would you believe that the act of limiting outdoor time can hurt your mental health as well?
Along with the excitement of going back to school, there can be some concern as well. Especially for parents and caregivers who are wondering how they afford what their kids need?
Interfaith Family Services is stepping into help! Feleasha Nelson, Director of Children Services at Interfaith Family Services talked with KRLD's John Liddle about their back-to-school outreach.
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Plus, a Cedar Hill ISD police officer is being hailed a hero after rescuing a baby from a hot car, and when Dallas ISD schools open Monday there will not be armed guards at all school campuses, even though it's required by Texas law. KRLD All Local - Aug. 11, 2023
Excessive heat and red flag warnings continue through Sunday, record-breaking heat possible this weekend, a weak cold front cools us down briefly Monday and Tuesday, but still above 100°, and then we heat right back up after that. Those are your weather stories over the next seven days.
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Our App today is called American Red Cross Blood Donor App. This app can help you give the gift of life through blood donations. It helps you find where the Red Cross is running blood drives near where you live. You can set up your own appointments to donate to the Red Cross. The app will let you know what are the results of that mini-physical you get before you donate. One cool thing about this app. People want to know that they're doing some good. The app will inform you when the blood you donate is on the way, and helping to save a life. You'll also know when the Red Cross really needs your help when there's a critical need for blood. You can also earn milestone badges for your generosity. American Red Cross Blood Donor is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Dallas Crimes Against Children conference has record attendance, and state lawmakers pass new law requiring schools to have an armed officer.
A former FBI agent from Dallas was found guilty Thursday in a bizarre scheme to con a one-time meth addict out of more than $700,000.
William Stone retired from the bureau in 2015, but prosecutors say he continued posing as an active agent, convincing a drug addict from Granbury that she was on "secret probation" and needed to pay him money to keep her kids and stay out of prison.
A five-day conference on how to reduce and prevent child abuse ended Thursday in Dallas. The "Crimes Against Children Conference" started 35 years ago, and organizers say it has become the largest event of its kind in the world.
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Zach Wiegert, Founder & Managing Partner, Goldenrod Companies joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It's something that affects just about everyone, especially those of us that don't drive a Tesla or other electric cars.
We are still paying around $3.50 a gallon for gasoline around North Texas. A Shell station in Uptown Dallas even had a price listed at $4.60 per gallon Wednesday.
So when will gas prices drop again? On Thursday, Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas joined Ask the Expert.
Photo: A gas pump is seen situated into a vehicle at a Shell gas station on Aug. 3, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
John Liddle invites motivational speaker, comedian, author, coach and podcast host Steve Gamlin to share his inspiring journey of reclaiming his life and embracing his true potential.
With a strong emphasis on visioning and pursuing a better future, Steve encourages listeners to unlock their own limitless possibilities through the power of positive energy and intentional goal-setting.
Steve's transformational journey began with his introduction to "The Secret," where he learned about the law of attraction and the significance of putting positive energy out into the world. Inspired by the idea of visualizing his goals, he started creating vision boards that represented his aspirations.
By expanding his focus beyond material possessions, Steve holistically addressed eight key areas of life, including physical health, relationships, career, and spirituality.
While vision boards and positive energy are crucial, Steve emphasizes that a deep commitment, rooted in understanding one's "why," is vital to staying on track and overcoming obstacles. Through his own experiences, he discovered that unwavering dedication to personal growth and transformation can pave the way for success.
As Steve found success in achieving his goals, he started teaching others the power of visioning and positive energy. Speaking engagements at companies and hosting events centered around vision boards became opportunities for him to inspire and empower individuals to create their own compelling visions for the future.
Steve encourages listeners to imagine what their goals would look, feel, sound, smell, and taste like, creating a vivid picture of the ultimate version of themselves. By becoming the best versions of themselves, individuals have the power to achieve their dreams, and the means to accomplish them will naturally unfold.
What if we're having trouble getting started? Steve encourages listeners to rekindle their passions, reflecting on their favorite memories and finding ways to incorporate those passions into their lives.
Additionally, he shares his personal experience of envisioning and manifesting the kind of relationship he desired, leading to a reconnection with a high school crush after 21 years.
This chat is loaded with valuable insights into the power of visioning, gratitude, self-belief, and intentional goal-setting.
Steve's journey serves as a reminder that we all have the potential to overcome setbacks, reclaim our lives, and achieve greatness. By embracing our unique visions for the future and actively working towards them, we can unlock our full potential and create a life filled with purpose, joy, and fulfillment.
Our App today is called TV Guide. Remember growing up reading the TV Guide? You could read the articles. You would leave it next to the TV to figure out what to watch on the networks. TV has changed, and so has TV Guide.
This is the king of TV channel apps. It has more channels, streaming channels, and entire streaming services. This app puts all of them together, so you can see what's on at any time. It could be NBC, CBS, ABC, or Fox. Or you can see what's streaming at any particular time on Paramount Plus, Peacock, or even any of the networks on The Roku Channel. Streaming networks like Hulu, Disney Plus, or Netflix will add shows and take away shows every month. The app keeps them all straight. It also has video previews and trailers.
TV Guide is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Linebacker Malik Jefferson, a graduate of Mesquite Poteet High School, spent last season on the Cowboys' practice squad. Now, the former Texas Longhorn is aiming to make his case for a spot on the roster in Saturday's preseason opener.
As of Wednesday, North Texas has reached at least 100 degrees for 17 days in a row. And we're expecting this heat to last for weeks longer.
For some, utility bills are skyrocketing. For others, they can't afford to repair or replace their air conditioner.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas is stepping up to help.
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Children’s Medical Center Plano has been constructing a new tower that will expand the campus, with North Texas projected to be home to more than 3 million children by 2050.
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As the kids head back to school - get in one last blast of summer. KRLD's John Liddle has some great things to do Around Town.
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The Double Back fire in Johnson County has charred more than 1300 acres. It's now considered more than 90 percent contained.
The Frisco ISD community mourns the loss of a student on the first day of school.
KRLD All Local - August 10, 2023
Yesterday, DFW hit 107 degrees and we should match that today, tomorrow, and through the weekend, as this bubble of high pressure grips all of north Texas. We may be flirting with record high temperatures this weekend and on Monday.
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Plus, Gov. Greg Abbott signs bills giving homeowners a tax break, and Dallas Police searching for 3 carjacking suspects.
Sean Donohue, CEO, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The state legislature passed property tax relief for homeowners in the last special session. That's because the state has a huge amount of money available from budget surpluses.
The state promised that teachers would get a piece of the action, but so far... they haven't seen much. The governor is promising another special session to deal with the problem of teacher pay and teacher pay raises.
But, as schools start... it's not happening yet.
On today's Ask The Expert, Rena Honea joined us. She's the president Alliance-AFT Dallas and she answered questions about what happens next for teachers?
John Esparza joined Ask the Expert Tuesday. He is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Trucking Association. He spoke with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about the effect Yellow Corp's bankruptcy will have on Texas.
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A North Texas atheist group has put up a billboard in south Fort Worth.
Four years ago, the group Metroplex Atheists put up banners in downtown Fort Worth that read, "In no God we trust."
While fans pine for their first Super Bowl in almost 30 years, the Dallas Cowboys have crushed revenue records in the NFL.
From an innovative stadium to lucrative sponsorships, the success of Jerry Jones' franchise is unparalleled.
According to the latest NFL franchise valuations from Sportico, the Cowboys are worth $9.2 billion, far outpacing the second place New York Giants, valued at a touch over $7 billion.
"Jerry's been saying for a long time, the cowboys are worth $10 billion," says Kurt Badenhausen, sports valuations reporter at Sportico."And we are getting there. You can make a good case that (the team) is worth $10 billion."
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It's a good time to be Dallas Stars president and CEO Brad Alberts.
Season ticket sales are soaring, website traffic is way up, and merch is flying off the shelves.
"I've been saying it for years: this is a hockey city," Alberts says.
For the first time since 2002-03, the Stars have sold out the entire lower bowl and the platinum levels at the American Airlines Center. The Stars will be at 14,500 total season tickets for the coming season, an increase of more than 2,000 over last year.
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A student was struck and killed by a vehicle outside Roach Middle School in Frisco ISD, police say.
A Dallas Police officer was shot in the line of duty Wednesday morning. Police say he was shot about 12:45 a.m. while working an undercover operation in North Dallas.
With the departure of running back Ezekiel Elliott, running backs Malik Davis and Rico Dowdle will compete for snaps behind starter Tony Pollard. Davis played in 12 games last year for the Cowboys, while Dowdle has battled injuries in his three years in the NFL. Pollard is unlikely to play against Jacksonville in the first preseason game.
The Texas Rangers are now on an eight-game winning streak after beating the A's in Oakland last night, 6-to-1.
The Forney woman charged with killing three of her kids and trying to kill 2 others is due in court today.
KRLD All Local - August 9, 2023
Mostly sunny, windy and hot today with afternoon highs between 103° and 108°. The hottest temperatures will be west of I-35W. Southwesterly winds will gust as high as 30 mph creating a very high grass fire danger today, mainly west of I-35W
Plus, Mesquite school district says someone brought a gun to school on the first day, and Dallas Zoo holds its final dollar day of the summer.
Texas Motor Speedway is already home to the world's biggest HD LED video board dubbed "Big Hoss."
It's about to get even bigger.
The track in far north Fort Worth is in the midst of replacing its nine-year-old video board with one that's bigger, sharper and brighter.
Former Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki leaves Wednesday to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. Dirk is one of five players being inducted this year.
"It feels super surreal," he says. "I'm excited but also a little anxious and nervous."
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David Kelly, chief global strategist for J.P. Morgan Asset Management (NYSE: JPM), visits with KRLD's David Johnson on Tuesday's CEO Spotlight. Kelly says while he thinks the economy is headed for a soft landing for now, there will likely be a harder landing eventually.
This week, for the 35th year, the Crimes Against Children Conference is in Dallas. Over three and a half decades more than 80,000 people have been trained at the conference. The Dallas Children's Advocacy Center presents the conference each year. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Irish Burch, DCAC Chief Executive Officer about the importance of the event.
It has been a constant search for the next music superstar for the last 21 seasons. The search continues in Texas this week.
American Idol is looking for great singers for the next season early next year. This year, just like in the last three seasons, singers can sign up to do virtual auditions on video before the show's producers in the first round.
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The Cowboys have depth along the defensive line, at wide receiver, and at safety early in training camp. Safety Juanyeh Thomas says he knows preseason games represent an audition -- and an opportunity.
Plus, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD reaches a deal for new school resource officers, and more students head back to school Tuesday as classes resume in Garland, Godley, and Corsicana. KRLD All Local - Aug. 8, 2023
Rainfall chances are minimal, the wind increases... increasing the grass fire danger, and Excessive Heat Warnings continue across north Texas. Excessive heat warnings are issued when the ambient temperature reaches 105 degrees or higher, or.. the heat index value hits or exceeds 110°.
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Our App today is called Bring Fido.
Last chance for summer vacations for a lot of us, as school is getting ready to start. You might want all of your family on this next trip. This app can help you find places all over the world that are considered pet-friendly. It can be hotels and restaurants. The database has more than a half million places where you and your dogs are welcome. It can also help you find dog parks, and trails, and even dog beaches.
The app will also show you pet friendly hotels that can help you save some money. Make your choices by where you're going, how far they are, or by how well they're rated. The app also lets you know right away that your reservation is confirmed and everything should be good to go. It'll also keep you up to date on any events in a place that you can bring your pets to. Find pet supply shops or even dog groomers close to you wherever you are.
Bring Fido is a free app on iTunes and Android
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Plus, another day with triple-digit temperatures and grass fires, and a McKinney jury decides if woman is mentally sound enough to stand trial.
A job fair organized by several members of Congress in Texas drew thousands to the Irving Convention Center Monday.
The North Texas Job Fair was first launched in 2021 with 250 employers who had 7,000 openings. This year's event had 375 businesses with 15,000 openings.
Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are 12% across the country and have risen two weeks in a row. Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, tells KRLD's Mitch Carr the virus and its variants are still hanging around.
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Dan Russell, President & CEO, EarthxTV joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
With more dangerous heat expected today ERCOT has issued a weather warning.
A weather warning means the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expecting record demand for electricity today, so it's watching the power grid very closely.
The grid is operating normally and there is currently more than enough power to meet demand but this brutal heat will continue to drag on.
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Schools across North Texas have started to reopen meaning school zones are becoming more active.
Despite the heat the Dallas Zoo is getting ready for huge crowds again tomorrow.
It's the Zoo's second Dollar Day event of the summer, but the event is already sold out. So unless you already have a ticket you're out of luck, no more tickets are available,
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It's been months since those lights flashed in school zones, but with district across North Texas reopening, it's time for a quick reminder about the rules.
This is an app with one mission. To protect you and your family. It has different features that can get help quickly when time is of the essence. It does the basics, like keeping track of any Tile trackers that you have placed, all in one place. You can keep track of where the family is through location sharing. You can even get weekly reports on how everyone is driving. If there’s a car crash, the app can alert first responders right away. There’s an Emergency Dispatch that’s available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can get free towing within 50 miles. It also provides protection against identity thieves. It’ll even give you up to a million dollars in coverage, if you’re in financial trouble because of those ID thieves. You can chat privately with anyone in your family circle. Life 360 can cover the bases. It’s a free app on iTunes and Android with three different subscription models available.
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Not many starters will play in the Cowboys' preseason opener on Saturday against Jacksonville, but one who will is long-snapper Trent Sieg. It's first year in Dallas, and he explains that one of the reasons he signed here was Special Teams Coordinator John Fassel.
29 triple digit days so far this summer and you can add seven more to that total by this Sunday.
I do have a bit of good news though, there's a slight chance of showers and storms late this evening through tomorrow afternoon, mainly along and north of Interstate 20. 30% coverage overnight tonight, 20% tomorrow.
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A massive fire and multiple explosions were reported at the Sherwin-Williams paint plant in Garland early Monday.
The soccer-crazed fans who wanted to see Lionel Messi got their money's worth in Frisco when Inter Miami and FC Dallas played.
KRLD All Local - August 7, 2023
A program that allows SNAP recipients to afford more fresh produce is expanding across North Texas. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update.
It is called Double Up Food Bucks, a program from North Texas Healthy Communities that allows people on food stamps to increase their daily purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. They can get 50% off fresh produce or double the value of their purchase, up to a certain amount.
Concerning reading scores plus the summer slide might have parents worried their kids are falling behind in school. But educators nationwide are using technology to help kids catch up.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with education and reading expert Katy Jao from EPIC about their free in-school program that boasts a 40,000 popular book library that’s available on phones, tablets and laptops.
From the addition of new productions and a unique studio space to the challenges faced by theater companies in 2023, there's a lot on Andy Baldwin's mind heading into the 30th season for Lyric Stage.
Food allergies are on the rise among kids according to the CDC which reports one in 13 U.S. children live with them. So how can you protect students as they head back to school?
We get some advice from Dr. Kelly Cleary with Food Allergy Research & Education. Dr. Cleary is a pediatrician and the parent of a child with severe food allergies.
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Former President Donald Trump is out on bond after pleading not guilty to four criminal charges in connection with efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
It's the latest turn against the former President as he continues to push for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
Heather Behrens and John Liddle talked with CBS' Major Garrett about the Trump situation and Face the Nation on Sunday. The show will feature appearances by former Vice President Mike Pence, former US Attorney General Bill Barr, and more.
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Plus, a 12-year-old Southlake girl was killed in what appears to be a tragic accident involving a bike and a vehicle, and three Garland teens are recovering after a fentanyl overdose. KRLD All Local - Aug. 4, 2023
Near record breaking heat this weekend, a little cooler Monday and Tuesday with a few scattered storms around, and then we heat right back up after that.
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Dallas Police officers and volunteers working for Energy Transfer and Sunoco are fitting kids with free shoes as they get ready to head back to school. Students' first day of the new school year in Dallas ISD is Monday, August 14.
Tragedy in Southlake as a 12-year-old girl is killed while riding her bicycle.
Southlake DPS says she was riding on the sidewalk on northbound Davis Boulevard when some driving a pickup truck hit her while pulling into a shopping center just south of Southlake Boulevard.
The girl was rushed to Baylor Scott and White hospital in Grapevine, but she did not survive.
Davis Boulevard was closed for a period of time this morning following the accident; it has since reopened.
The girl's identity will be released once her family is notified.
The investigation is ongoing.
Robert Jordan, President & CEO, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A Harris County judge has agreed to postpone the securities fraud case against suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton until after his impeachment trial in the Texas Senate.
Judge Andrea Beall set the next hearing in the criminal matter for October 6th. Paxton’s trail in the Senate will begin September 5th.
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It's too hot for mosquitos. They're still out there but they are less active when temperatures go above 95 and we have been well above that in North Texas for a while. But because mosquitos are a public health nuisance, you still need to protect yourself. Mosquitos carry West Niles virus and Duncanville is the latest Dallas County community to confirm West Nile-infected mosquitos.
The best way to protect yourself is to remember the 4 D's. 1. Use insect repellent that contains DEET 2. Dress in long, light loose clothing when outside 3. Drain any standing water on your property 4. Limit your time outside at dawn and dusk when mosquitos, even hot ones, are more active.
For the last 23 years, the Library of Congress Veterans History Project has collected stories from the nation's veterans to help preserve history.
Now, they've got a special request to hear from Korean War Veterans
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Travis Bickford, program coordinator for the Veterans History Project about the opportunity to participate.
For Jared Mosley, it's an exciting time to be the Director of Athletics at the University of North Texas. After several years as second-in-command to previous AD Wren Baker, Mosley took over the department in December.
Now he's leading the school through it's biggest transition yet, the move from Conference USA to the American Athletic Conference.
We want it to feel different and feel special," Mosley says of the transition to the AAC. "I just think that, the visibility you get being on that kind of national stage, is gonna do a tremendous amount just as far as the casual fan who may not know much about North Texas to be introduced to us and to see the product we put on the field."
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There's no relief from the heat in sight, so let's find some cool things to do around North Texas this weekend. KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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Plus, an apartment fire in Arlington leaves about a dozen families homeless, and a wildfire forced many people to evacuate in Wise County on Wednesday. KRLD All Local - Aug. 3, 2023
Widespread Excessive Heat Warnings remain in place through Sunday. Yesterday we hit 106° at DFW Airport, we'll hit 106° again today. Also, we're dealing with a high grass fire danger, especially along and west of I-35W. We have two ongoing wildfires across Wise County right now.
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The Rangers unveil their refreshed sensory room inside Globe Life Field.
"It provides a space for folks to step away, decompress, reset for 10 to 15 minutes and then go back out to the environment that they were at," says Uma Srivastava, the executive director of KultureCity, a non-profit that trains organizations on sensory accessibility.
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Our App today is called Solo. This is an app for the gig worker. It can help you keep track of all of the different moonlighting jobs that you might have. It could be GrubHub or Uber or Instacart. The app helps to manage your accounts, so you know exactly how much money you have in any of them. It also helps you keep track of the expenses you incur. The app has a mileage tracker, so you can have proof of how many miles you're putting on your car, for tax purposes. Speaking of taxes, the app can also make projections about what you expect to owe the IRS in any given year of your gigs.
It can even make some accurate predictions about what you can expect to make, wherever it is you live. It's also able to add more jobs if you take them on. Solo: Your Gig Business App is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Plus, wildfires force evacuations in Wise County, and Arlington police say 3 teens have been arrested for racist vandalism.
We've already seen more than a few wildfires already this summer.
The drought is making everything just tinder dry.
On today's Ask The Expert, Erin O'Connor joined us. She is a program specialist for the Texas A&M Forest Service.
The regional administrator of the Small Business Administration is spending time in Texas this week to show the services the agency can offer companies here. The Texas Economic Development Corporation says there are 3.1 million businesses with fewer than 500 employees in the state, and they make up 99.8% of total companies here.
"Of course, we are a huge federal agency but largely an unknown federal agency," says SBA Regional Administrator Ted James.
James signed an agreement with the mayor of DeSoto to build a stronger working relationship.
Dallas and Fort Worth city leaders want to hear from the people as they start working on budgets for the upcoming year.
In Dallas, budget town halls start next week where people are encouraged to show up and talk with city leaders about how they want their tax dollars spent. While many people are calling for tax cuts they also say they want safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, and better roads, and all that costs money.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is among those calling for a tax cut but says his other priorities for the city are public safety and the best park system in the state. The first Dallas budget Town Hall is set for August 10th. The city council plans a final vote on a new budget September 20th.
In Fort Worth budget talks get underway this month as well, the first one is August 16th at City Hall where people can ask City Manager David Cooke questions about city spending.
The Fort Worth city council expects to approve a new budget September 19th.
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Are your kids feeling anxious about going back to school? There are social concerns, learning concerns, even safety concerns.
Dr. Jasmine Ghannadpour, pediatric psychologist at Children's Health and assistant professor at UT Southwestern has some outstanding guidance.
Two people were hurt in a crash Wednesday morning on Highway 75 in Plano. The fire department says a tanker truck was headed north near Parker when it was involved in a crash with another truck and two cars.
The Plano Fire Department says two people were hospitalized, but both should be okay.
The tanker truck caught fire, shutting down all northbound lanes around Parker. Delays grew on K Avenue, which runs north just to the east of 75; traffic could also use Jupiter Road to the east of 75 and Alma Drive to the west.
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Are North Texas lawyers linked to the latest Donald Trump indictment? One local man says he is "co-conspirator No. 2," and after getting swept in San Diego, the Rangers picked up a a win last night against the White Sox. KRLD All Local - August 2, 2023
North Texas tied the record high yesterday of 107°, and unfortunately, this relentless heat will continue through the weekend. We'll also be flirting with record highs Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Also, an Excessive Heat Warning is in effect today and will most likely be extended into the weekend as well.
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Our App today is called Hotel Tonight. Sometimes, you don't have time to plan a full vacation and all the hotel rooms that you'll need when you get there. This app is for people who need to book a hotel room that night. The app says it gets deep discounts for those empty rooms that would just stay empty during non-busy times. It works with all kinds of different places anywhere in the country or around the world. It can book you in this night, or as much as 100 days in advance. You can choose from a basic room to something more hip, to a little luxury and get a discount. It also has a loyalty program you can join to get more discounts. The app even has a concierge service to get you something extra that you might have forgotten or reservations at a restaurant. It works on last-minute deals. Hotel Tonight is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Tim Heis, the president and CEO of Goodwill Dallas, joined KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight for Aug. 1, 2023.
As triple-digit temperatures continue their hold on North Texas, the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center is extending its project to ensure people who work outside have access to water. The center had planned to stop handing out hydration kits Tuesday but has extended the plan for another two weeks.
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It's almost back to school time. How do parents get their kids back on their sleep schedule?
Dr. Michelle Caraballo joined us on Ask The Expert. She's a pediatric pulmonologist at Children’s Health and an assistant professor at UT Southwestern
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July was worse than average for heat in North Texas, according to the National Weather Service. As of July 31, we had piled up 23 days of 100-plus degrees. That year-to-date number is the 8th most all-time.
Photo: An air conditioning unit undergoes repair on July 10, 2023 in Austin, Texas. record-breaking temperatures continue soaring as prolonged heatwaves sweep across the Southwest. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
This won't sway you if you've lived here all your life, but according to a new Bankrate study, Texas isn't a great place to retire. Texas ranked #44.
"It was mainly dragged down by its poor rankings in overall well-being, healthcare and crime," said Alex Gailey from Bankrate. "We also do see property tax rates and homeownership insurance higher in Texas."
Fake news?
Bankrate’s study ranked all 50 states on metrics important to retirees in 2023, including affordability (40%), overall well-being (25%), quality/cost of healthcare (20%), weather (10%), and crime (5%).
Somehow Iowa ranked #1. Evidently the Hawkeye State does well in affordability (3), quality/cost of health care (11) and crime (12). Iowa also had a strong ranking in cost of living (6).
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As if excessive heat was not bad enough, North Texas is also dealing with poor air quality Tuesday.
The air quality in North Texas today is level orange, meaning it's unhealthy for some people, those with respiratory problems like asthma, emphysema and COPD.
Our App today is called Hand Talk. This is a very specialized chat app for people that want to speak with those in the deaf community, and who don't speak ASL. The app can do it for you. Just like other apps that translate into foreign languages, this app can translate what you want to say into American Sign Language. It will automatically translate through the use of a couple of cute AI-generated characters. You can choose from Hugo and Maya. Hugo looks like a cartoon version of John Oliver. Even if you're not friends with a deaf person, you can use the app to help you learn ASL in a real unique way. Say what you want into the app, and watch Hugo or Maya translate it. You can control the speed that the translation comes out. Hand Talk is a free app on iTunes and Android. There's an in-app purchase to get rid of the ads.
When students in Mansfield ISD return to class on Aug. 16, they will have to keep cell phones and smart watches turned off. The Mansfield ISD school board adopted the rules at a meeting earlier this summer.
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Our App today is called Knowable. This is an app that can teach you what you need to know in all sorts of different topics. Every Monday through Thursday provides different audio courses on various issues from the top minds and experts in the world.
They have more than 200 different lessons already from everyone like the astronaut, Scott Kelly to Mark Bittman from the New York Times to an NBA star Chris Paul. It's a way to just get smarter on a daily basis.
The goal of the app is to provide some inspiration for you to seek out new goals, and attain them. You can learn what they call life changing skills for life on the go. You can even take quizzes on the material that you're learning to make sure you understand it all. Each lesson only takes 10 minutes.
Knowable is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Plano Mayor John Muns, community leaders, and sponsors are honoring more than 70 Plano public high school students who interned at some of the area’s most coveted companies and nonprofits over the summer with a special luncheon on Tuesday. The celebration of the 10th annual Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program features a keynote speech from R. Gerald Turner, president of SMU. Plano Mayor John Muns talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the impact the program has.
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When your kids head back to school, the whole routine changes. From decisions about what to provide for breakfast, to what to pack for lunch, to making sure those healthy after-school snacks are available, there's a lot to think about.
KRLD's John Liddle got some tips from Gabbie Ricky, Performance Dietitian at Children’s Health Andrews Institute Sports Performance powered by EXOS.
They talked about making breakfast a priority, having a nutritious after school snack ready to eat, asking kids about their food preferences, and more.
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High school musicians and athletes have started practice for the upcoming season. Keeping students safe in this extreme heat is job number one.
Allen school board agreed to hire private security company to comply with a new state law requiring armed guards on all public school campuses.
KRLD All Local - August 1, 2023
Welcome to August! We're so happy July is gone, this means we only have to worry about August and the first part of September before we start to cool down. Unfortunately, August will start off hot! We do have some subtle changes coming by early next week. a brief break in the heat and possibly some rain.
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Questions about the cast of Barbie top Google's list of top trending searches for the month of July.
When Americans headed over to Google.com here were the top trending search questions on Barbie:
- Is Billie Eilish in the Barbie movie?
- Is Shay Mitchell in Barbie?
- Is Karol G in the new Barbie movie?
- Is Barbie a musical?
- Is Dua Lipa in Barbie?
- Is Nicki Minaj in the Barbie movie?
- Who is in Barbie?
- Where is the Barbie premiere?
- Is Issa Rae in the Barbie movie?
- Is the Barbie movie appropriate for kids?
And when it comes to the top trending questions about Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer:
1. Where to watch Oppenheimer 70mm imax?
2. What did Oppenheimer die of?
3. Is there CGI in Oppenheimer?
4. When does Oppenheimer open?
5. What is Oppenheimer film about?
6. How should I watch Oppenheimer?
7. Where to see Oppenheimer?
8. Is there nudity in Oppenheimer?
9. How long is Oppenheimer movie?
10. Who is playing Oppenheimer?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Google Trends expert Elizabeth Howard about "Barbenheimer" and other big trending themes through July.
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The housing market remained soft in June, while sales of existing homes resumed their long downward slide dropping to 3.3%, which is an 18.9% decline from one year ago.
Bankrate's Jeff Ostrowski joined KRLD's John Liddle to talk about the sales slowdown, driven by high interest rates and low inventory. Of course, the lack of available inventory is keeping prices high.
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Hate came calling in several Arlington neighborhoods over the weekend and police are still looking for the people responsible.
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As hands-free driving technologies come to more and more vehicles, consumers have questions.
There’s concern and confusion about the current state of hands-free driving. To get some answers on where GM is headed with the technology, KRLD's John Liddle talked with Ursula Stanbrough, program engineering manager of Super Cruise.
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Immunizations have been in the news a lot over the last three years. But we're not here to talk COVID. We're just here to talk about back-to-school immunizations.
Terri Burke, executive director of The Immunization Partnership in Texas talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the importance of vaccines for kids, the immunizations kids need at different ages, and work they do to help Texans get easier access.
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Nearly two months after a woman was shot to death in the parking lot of a Sunnyvale apartment complex and police are releasing a new surveillance video they hope will lead to the killer. KRLD's L.P. Phillips reports the reward for helping solve the murder has also been increased.
Our App today is called Wombo. This is an art tool. It uses virtual reality to come up with something that you dream about. It turns your words into paintings. All you have to do is type in what you're thinking at the moment. Then, decide on what kind of art style that you want the painting to look like. Then the AI goes to work putting your idea on a virtual canvas. There is an entire community of others that are generating their own ideas. You can even come with portraits of famous people in different poses. The only limit is what you can dream up with your imagination. See your words come to life in incredible AI-inspired artwork. Dream by WOMBO is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases and a subscription model for a premium version.
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Plus, police are looking for the taggers who vandalized 17 vehicles in east and south Arlington over the weekend, and Fort Worth police say a bomb threat at Hulen Mall turned out to be a hoax. KRLD All Local - July 31, 2023
A strong ridge of high pressure will be anchored very close to North Texas through the weekend. This will create record heat in some areas. The record high for today is 106°, that's what I'm forecasting for this afternoon. The record high for Tuesday is 107°, that's what I'm forecasting for a high.
Excessive heat warnings will be in place as well, not just today and tomorrow but pretty much through the upcoming weekend. Afternoon highs will hover around 107 degrees Wednesday through Saturday, 106° on Sunday. Humidity levels will remain low, but the grass fire danger will increase Wednesday through Friday, especially west of Fort Worth.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
The heat dome of High-pressure will be centered over north Texas this week with afternoon high temps reaching 104 to 108 each day.
Across the counties along and west of I-35, grass and brush is already very dry, but this week as the dry heat increases large timber will start drying out, leading to the risk of explosive wildfires that will be difficult for firefighters to initially control.
So with no meaningful rain in sight we will have to avoid outside burning, welding, tossing lit cigarette butts, dragging chains towing trailers, or even parking your hot car in grassy areas. And if you see any fires quickly report it by calling 911.
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As Texas bakes under a sweltering heat dome this summer and people crank their air conditioners, the state’s energy demand has smashed records. But the power has stayed on and prices haven’t spiked tremendously.
Some energy experts say you gotta thank renewable energy... and as the demand keeps going up... solar panels are starting to look pretty good.
On Ask the Expert, HGTV personality and co-founder of SOAR, Tarek El-Moussa joined us in the KRLD Afternooon news. He is an expert in solar panel energy saving.
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Plus, Dallas Police release footage of U-Haul chase and shooting, and actions of one company forces unrelated company out of business.
The Dallas Cowboys signed cornerback Trevon Diggs to a five-year, $97 million contract this week. So, which Cowboy is next in line for a big payday?
Photo: Trevon Diggs #7 of the Dallas Cowboys warms up prior to a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)
A controversy surrounding an outdoor marketplace in Fort Worth has contributed to an unrelated business owner closing up shop.
Back in early June, pop-up outdoor marketplace Roots Market disinvited a vendor because of her sexual orientation.
The Humane Society of North Texas is hosting an mega adoption event at Globe Life Field on Saturday.
There will be over 1,500 pets in attendance from all shelters looking for a forever home. Shelters across North Texas are facing a crisis as they've all beneath capacity for months.
Dallas Police Department Chief Eddie Garcia details the officer-involved shooting that took place on July 25th, 2023.
A Dallas County jury will hear closing arguments Friday in the case of a man accused of fatally shooting his former girlfriend's husband in October 2020.
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Businesses are handing out signing bonuses at three times the rate they were before the pandemic. Bloomberg did the story...with numbers from Indeed...indicating about 5% of job listings have some kind of up-front incentive.
But, buyer beware. It's not always as it seems. Our friend Julie Bauke, from the Bauke Group has a few cautions.
KRLD's John Liddle catches up with the moderator of CBS' Face the Nation, Margaret Brennan.
Her show on Sunday, July 30 at 9:30 a.m. CT will include guests:Presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Neel Kashkari, Pres of Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
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Plus, one man faces a murder charge in connection to the deadly shooting of a popular Tarrant County defense attorney, and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott says he's anxious to bring a Super Bowl win to North Texas. KRLD All Local - July 28, 2023
A brief break from the heat today and tomorrow, but the intense heat quickly returns next week. Also, the grass fire danger will continue to be high through next week, especially west of Fort Worth.
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CBS news say Thousands more Americans are now testing positive each year for alpha-gal syndrome. It's a condition spread by tick bites that causes allergic reactions to eating red meat.
New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows up to 450,000 people in the U.S. may have been affected since 2010... but many people to undiagnosed.
On today's ask the expert, Dr. Sarah Maxwell joins us in the KRLD zoom room.
She is an associate professor in the University of Texas at Dallas and an expert in tick-borne illnesses.
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Plus, suspect caught in well-known Tarrant County defense attorney's murder, and trial continues for man accused of killing girlfriend's husband.
On August 1st, the second annual Triston's Legend of the Cowboy Foundation will hold its banquet to raise money for the cause and remember the young man, Triston Bailey, for whom the foundation was started. KRLD's Austin York spoke with Amber Gibson, Triston's mother.
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A North Texas couple is embarrassed and furious after they found hidden cameras in their Maryland Airbnb..
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Disney's newest film 'Haunted Mansion' is out this weekend, and promises to bring audiences a perfect combination of spooky, nostalgia, and humor.
Inspired by the famous Disney theme park ride, the film follows the captivating journey of a mother and son who call upon an eccentric team of 'spiritual experts' to help them rid their eerie home of its ghostly inhabitants.
Featuring a star-studded cast, including Danny DeVito, Owen Wilson, and Tiffany Haddish, this movie promises to deliver a spooky yet heartwarming experience.
Time to close down July. Let's do it with a bang. KRLD's John Liddle has all the best things to do Around Town.
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July is almost over, but we still have August to tend with. We've had 18 triple-digit days so far in 2023, 20 is average and there are many more to come.
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A missing 16-year-old girl from Royce City has been found and is safe.
Testimony continues today in the murder trial of a man who claims his high school sweetheart duped him into killing her husband.
KRLD All Local - July 27, 2023
Samsung brought the world's media to them in order to show off its latest technology. The biggest thing right now in smartphones is the phone that folds in half. It gives you a smaller device for your pocket. But, when it's opened, it turns into a huge screen.
The High Tech Texan Michael Garfield got a first hand look at this newest hardware. He's in Seoul, South Korea.
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Barbie has taken over the world it seems, ever since last week's release of her headlining movie.
As many honor her glitz and glam, one local entreprenuer has found a unique way to merge the interest in Barbie's world and her own mission of connecting young girls with the world of STEM.
Kristen Wells-Lewis is the Founder & Lead Creative Chemist of Black to the Lab. It is an educational learning toy that exposes young Black girls to science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on experimental activity kits.
This weekend she is hosting a special event called "In the Lab with Barbie and Black to the Lab" where young girls will be able to learn about how cosmetics are made.
Kristen joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share the excitement over the upcoming activities.
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Our App today is called Charity Miles. You can make a lot of money for your favorite causes, and all you have to do is get moving. This is an app that helps you fundraise through exercise. It can be walking, biking, or running… however, you put miles on your body. It works like this. You set up a pledge page through the app, and people promise to pay your money in sponsorships. When you achieve your goals, your charity gets funds. And you don't have to be doing triathlons or anything like that. But, you CAN do that, and raise even more. Show your sponsorship page on your socials, so your friends know what you're doing, and which charities you're doing it for. That gives it a double edge. You bring in money, and you get to introduce your friends to the causes that are important to you. And it's a pretty good incentive to get in shape. Charity Miles: Walking & Running Tracker is a free app on iTunes.
Plus, Fort Worth ISD board of trustees criticized for books available in their libraries, and school districts getting ready to bring students back to school safely.
Kristen Wells-Lewis is the Founder & Lead Creative Chemist of Black to the Lab, an educational learning toy that exposes young Black girls to science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on experimental activity kits. This weekend she is hosting an event called "In the Lab with Barbie and Black to the Lab," where young girls will be able to learn how cosmetics are made.
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The police chief of Cedar Hill provided an update on Tuesday's shooting outside a medical facility.
Chief Ely Reyes says the suspect has been identified as 34-year-old Bryan McGee of Glenn Heights. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
Isabell Casillas Guzman, Administrator, SBA joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Boots worn by Alan Alda for his run on MASH* are among more than 800 items up for auction this week at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Bidding has started in the Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction and will continue through Saturday.
More than 400 people participated in a "mass casualty event" Wednesday in Northeast Tarrant County. Birdville ISD set up the active shooter drill, which included police, fire and hospitals.
"Rare is the case where we get all these organizations to come together at one big event and test what it is we're doing and how we work together," says North Richland Hills Police Chief Jimmy Perdue.
Teachers, counselors and administrators worked at the drill with some representing students.
Continuing a quest to promote the diverse and talented group of musicians from Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Public Library is announcing their second "Amplify 817 Showcase" concert, on Friday, August 18 at Will Rogers Auditorium.
The free show features all Fort Worth-based artists, including Amanda Victoria, Phantomelo, Denver Williams and headliner Lou CharLe$.
Find out more about the Amplify 817 Showcase here.
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One lucky person in Kaufman County is a million dollars richer today.....after claiming their Powerball winnings from the drawing earlier this month. KRLD's Susan Darwin has more.
Released early Wednesday, the telescope's latest image shows a chaotic yet beautiful scene of two young stars, known as Herbig-Haro 46/47, actively forming. The pair of stars exist relatively close to Earth at 1,470 light-years away in the Vela Constellation.
Plus, the Granbury marine who was released from a Russian prison last year is in the hospital he was after being wounded fighting in Ukraine, and the murder trial for Darren Lopez continues Wednesday in Dallas County. He's accused of driving from Tennesee to Dallas to kill the husband of an ex-girlfriend, who he claims manipulated him.
KRLD All Local - July 26, 2023
No changes in our weather forecast over the next 7 days, as this ridge of high pressure continues to grip all of north Texas. We hit 103° yesterday and we'll hit that again today, tomorrow and Friday.
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Our App today is called Teleprompter. This is an app for anyone who wants to shoot videos on their front-facing camera, but doesn't want to have to ad-lib the whole way through. TV anchors use teleprompters every day. They're looking at the camera and their scripts are flowing right by, so it looks like they're talking straight to you. This app lets you put one on your screen. Shoot your videos, say what you need to say, and record whatever it is you want to. No one needs to be the wiser that you're reading what you're saying. Make sure that you don't forget any of the facts you're trying to tell your audience. Write and edit all the scripts that you want. You can adjust the speed that the script will scroll up to match your reading style and speed. Change the font size to whatever is easiest for you to read. Teleprompter is a free app on iTunes. Teleprompter Pro is $10 on Android.
Rafael Lizardi, CFO, Texas Instruments (Nasdaq:TXN) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, one injured after exchanging fire with Dallas officer, and Gov. Greg Abbott's immigration policy is now in federal court.
Dallas Police say someone rammed one of their cars today, leading to a chase and an officer-involved shooting. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the details from Dallas Police Headquarters.
A couple who called 911 to report a fugitive will get a reward. The couple spotted a kidnapping suspect in Dallas earlier this month, but Crime Stoppers had said they were not eligible for a reward because they called 911 instead of the organization.
Plus, a retired pastor with ties to North Texas has been arrested for the murder of a little girl 50 years ago, and the U.S. Justice Department is suing Texas after Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) refused to remove controversial buoys deployed in the Rio Grande. KRLD All Local - July 25, 2023
Not much going on in the world of weather here across north Texas through the rest of the month, as Heat Advisories will be in place through the weekend. This is when the surface temperature or feels like temperature reaches 105+. We do have a few things in our favor, July is almost over and the humidity levels will be low during the afternoon hours. This will alleviate the heat index values through the weekend as well.
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A Fort Worth police officer whose younger brother has defied the odds his entire life makes a generous donation -- but not in the form of money.
Ofc. Dillon Gor's brother, Travis, has battled countless medical conditions his entire life, including undergoing 15 surgeries.
"He wasn't supposed to make it past birth, he wasn't supposed to make it out of NICU, he wasn't supposed to make it out of ICU," says Ofc. Gor. "He was only going to be home for a little bit, so let's make them as comfortable as possible.
"And he turned 29 last week."
As a way of giving back to Cook Children's Medical Center, the brothers concocted a plan.
Gor says, 'A couple years ago and he was like, 'Hey, we should grow our hair out, and let's donate our hair to the kids at Cook Children's for people that need hair.'"
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Our App today is called SuperCook. You might look in the food pantry or the frig and need some kind of inspiration for what you see inside. This app can help you put together some great dishes through the ingredients that you have. That's even if you have items that you wouldn't think would go together. There could be thousands of different recipes that you might not have thought of. You don't have to throw away something that's about to expire because you don't know what to do with it. The app keeps you from making a run to the grocery store for something else. Once you put in what you have, that includes all the spices and oils, or anything else, it shows you how many recipes you can make. It has more than 11 million different recipes in the database. SuperCook is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Recent studies show more Americans are reaching into their retirement funds earlier just to make ends meet... while others are far behind in saving what they need to retire comfortably.
On Ask the Expert, Jade Warshaw joins us in the KRLD zoom room. She is co-host of the Dave Ramsey show, which you can hear on KRLD weeknights at 8 p.m.
Kristin Diaz and David Rancken asked her if she thinks Americans are prepared for retirement in this market?
Plus the sentencing of Timberview HS shooter Timothy Simpkins continues, and a person of interest in North Texas woman's murder has been charged.
Elon Musk sure has a thing for the letter "X". It seems to pop up everywhere that he reaches. He even gave the letter X as his son's first name.
Musk makes a huge change to Twitter. It's something he's hinted about ever since he paid 44 billion dollars for the company. Today, he flipped the switch and changed the name of Twitter to X. That X is on the desktop version of Twitter right now. It hasn't changed yet for the mobile app.
What does all this mean? We get some insight from our tech expert, Ian Sherr.
A famous Texan continues his fight to help make schools safer. KRLD's Susan Darwin has more.
Academy Award-winning actor and Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is doing what he can to help Texas school districts secure federal money to help improve school security.
McConaughey says there's a lot of money available, billions in fact, but many school districts don't have the resources to apply for the grants. He and his wife have launched the Greenlights Grant Initiative.
According to the Morning News, the initiative helps connect school districts with resources that can help properly apply for the grant money. The money comes from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act approved by Congress last year and the money can be used to pay for mental health programs, safety upgrades on campuses and other security programs for schools.
Barbie isn't the only reason Dallas is drowning in pink. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
It's a summertime thing here in Dallas...the annual Mary Kay Seminar Conference. About 20,000 beauty consultants from around the world have descended on the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center to celebrate 60 years of beauty.
MaryKay is a global cosmetics company founded by North Texas native, Mary Kay Ash in September of 1963.
The summer Seminar brings a ton of money into North Texas. Visit Dallas estimates this year's convention will bring in more than 34 million dollars, and that includes close to $800,000 dollars in local tax revenue.
The convention runs thru August 6th.
47% of Americans report they've got unused gift cards! The numbers are from a recent survey by Bankrate. They found the average value of unused cards is $187 per person. That adds up to $23 billion nationwide. Talk about a possible inflation-buster!
"This could fund a nice dinner out," says Ted Rossman from Bankrate. "Or clothes or whatever it is. It's free money. You might as well use it."
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After a shockingly bad summer blockbuster season, an equally shocking weekend of success. "Barbenheimer" brought movie lovers back out to the theater with smashing debuts for "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer."
Why did this work? And will the studios try to duplicate the success. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Lucas Shaw from Bloomberg about the box office bonanza.
A church in Plano hosted services Sunday morning despite a fire this weekend. Community Unitarian Universalist Church of Plano says someone left a firebomb outside its front doors between midnight and 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
The recent $1 billion Powerball jackpot, which was won by a single ticket in Los Angeles, had many people asking themselves, "What would I do if I scored big in the lotto?"
But as CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger points out, our financial lives can change on a dime even without hitting the Powerball. And there are important lessons to take from best practices for lotto winners.
Schlesinger shared her lottery-winning best practices with KRLD's John Liddle.
Photo: An enlarged symbolic check for $1.08 billion hangs in Las Palmitas Mini Market on July 20, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. The $1.08 billion winning Powerball ticket was sold at the Las Palmitas Mini Market for the July 19th drawing. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Punishment phase continues in trial of convicted Timberview High School shooter.
Trail begins for Tennessee man accused of killing ex-girlfriend's husband in Dallas.
KRLD All Local - July 24, 2023
Heat advisories are now in effect just west of the Dallas-Fort Worth area today and tomorrow where temperatures will range between 103° and 106°. DFW will be a couple of degrees cooler. These heat advisories may expand eastward Wednesday through Friday to include DFW.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dallas Casa CEO Kathleen Lavalle about an annual family event of 14 amazing playhouses on display at North Park Mall that will benefit children living in foster care. But first he talks to Jordan Craig of the Spay Neuter Network about a cat named Miss Meow. Miss Meow has gone viral and brought attention to comfort pets in North Texas.
Plus, Timberview HS shooter sentencing is underway, and an 18-year-old has been charged in supplying fentanyl that lead to four deaths.
Andrew Welker, CEO & Co-Founder, Welker Properties joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
If you've had an appointment at UT Southwestern Medical Center lately, you might want to change your passwords.
That's because the hospital was recently the target of a cyberattack.
On May 28, someone exploited a vulnerability with the hospital's MOVEit software, which securely moves large data files between networks.
The breach was brought to the attention of the UTSW Privacy Office two days later.
Some of the sensitive information compromised includes names, birthdates, name and dosage of medications and, in some cases, Social Security numbers.
UTSW says if you receive a notification from UTSW, that doesn't necessarily mean your identity was stolen -- but you will want to take extra precautions, such as changing passwords and using two-factor authentication.
Rice University climate scientist Sylvia Dee joins Mitch Carr to talk about the Texas heatwave.
Researchers at SMU’s Dedman School of Law announced Thursday that they will soon partner up with the Child Poverty Action Lab to try and cut down on the amount of time a person spends behind bars before they’re charged with a crime.
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Friday begins in the mid 70s to low 80s. I'm also tracking a cold front that's approaching the Red River Valley. This front will move through the area this afternoon, bringing some clouds with it and a northerly wind, but unfortunately no rain along the front. There may be a few showers around tomorrow morning, but they will be few and far between.
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Plus, the Tarrant County Judge issued a disaster declaration Thursday due to the threat of wildfires and puts a burn ban in effect, and the sentencing phase begins after a jury found Timothy Simpkin guilty of attempted murder in the Timberview High School shooting. KRLD All Local - July 21, 2023
Did you know today, July 20th is National Moon Day, also known as the Space Exploration Day?
Each year it is recognizd to commemorate the anniversary of the United States' first crewed mission to the moon, and the landing of astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon on July 20, 1969.
Frontiers of Flight, Texas’ premier aviation and space museum, is celebrating their 15th annual Moon Day celebration this Saturday July 22nd. They invite everyone in the DFW Metroplex to come out. Admission grants free entry to this event.
K-12 Educators will even get to earn CPE credits while attending Moon Day! Up to 7 credit hours may be earned for attending the entire day and enough presentations! You will receive your certificate after turning in our tracking sheet.
Special guests will even be in attendance such as retired astronaut Shane Kimbrough.
Abigale Erikson Torres, CEO of Frontiers of Flight Museum and Rosalie Wade, their Director of Education joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share more details about what visitors can expect!
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Our App today is called Subtrack. It can be tough to keep track of all the subscriptions we have. It can be anything from online services to our streaming channels. Each one has a different due date when we're supposed to pay up. This app is a budgeting app to help you manage all of the different services that you subscribe to. It can also help with your budgeting to manage your expenses. It comes with a list of more than 300 different subscription services that you might have. That's anything from Apple Music to Netflix. See how much you're paying for all of those. It can be really revealing to see how much you're spending on everything. It'll break down how much a subscription costs you per week, per month, or per year. The app has a passcode lock to keep your information safe. You can also sync all the information through your iCloud storage. Subtrack is a free app on iTunes with in-app purchases.
There are electric cars at every car maker, but we're starting to see price drops for those cars. Dealers have a lot of extra stock that isn't moving. The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds joined Ask the Expert on Thursday to discuss the market trends.
Photo: An electric Ford Explorer is seen as the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visits the electric car production line at the Ford automobile factory on June 12, 2023, in Cologne, Germany. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)
We're learning new details of what happened the night of the mass shooting in Fort Worth the night before the Fourth of July.
Brandon Williams, 19, and Christopher Redic, 20, are both charged with three counts of murder in the deaths of three people in the mass shooting at ComoFest on the night of July 3rd.
Eight others were wounded that night.
David V Auld, President & CEO, D R Horton Inc. joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Tens of thousands of girls in Texas play volleyball. But professionally, they haven't had any local heroes to look up to.
But a group of volleyball-crazed investors plans to change that.
The Pro Volleyball Federation has announced the addition of Dallas as the home of its newest franchise.
Maybe you were an almost-pro athlete. Or maybe they just could never catch you on the playground. You might be just the athlete the American Flag Football League (AFFL) is looking for.
The AFFL is starting a pro league in 2024, and Dallas (along with Boston, Nashville and Las Vegas) will be one of the league's first cities.
If you're 18 or older, you've got the shot to try out for an AFFL pro league roster spot this weekend in Irving.
Tryouts are Saturday, July 22 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sunday July 23 from 8:00 a.m. – early evening.
The tryouts are being held at Trinity View Park – 2221 E State Hwy 356, Irving, TX 75060 – Fields #1 and #3.
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No matter if you prefer to do things indoors or outside, there are plenty of fun things to do around North Texas this weekend. KRLD's John Liddle takes you around town.
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Our brief cooldown is almost here, but we'll have to wait a couple more days. Good morning everyone and happy almost Friday! We hit 105° yesterday at DFW, our 13th triple digit day of the year,
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Closing arguments begin in Timberview High School shooting trial.
Man accused in at least three Dallas murders is arrested.
KRLD All Local - July 20, 2023
Our App today is called Goody. It might be one of the hardest things you have to do. Try finding just the right gift in just the right size, when you don't know everything about someone. This might be the next generation in sending gifts online. Through the app, you pick a reason for sending a gift. Maybe it's a birthday, Christmas, or just to say thank you. You can shop for the gift in the Goody store of brands and items. Then, you put in the person's phone number through your contacts. The receiver sees what it is you're sending them. That person can customize it, however they wish. It could be putting in clothes sizes, or colors, or even flavors of treats. You don't have to pay anything until the receiver accepts the fact that you want to send them a gift. That person enters the address to ship the gift to. Goody is a brand new way to get through the process of finding the right gift. No more guessing on sizes or tastes. It's a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the gifts.
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With ERCOT once again hitting a new record Tuesday for energy demand, what would happen to our area hospitals if we saw a heat catastrophe in our area?
On Ask the Expert, Stephen Love joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the president of the DFW Hospital Council.
Love says hospitals are always prepared for surge. If power were go out, our local hospital do have emergency back up generators.
He says in times like this week's heat, he says area wide there has been an increase of people being seen at the hospital for heat related illnesses but he credits first responders for treating most people at the scene.
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Plus the Salvation Army is helping those in need during the heatwave, and grass fires are popping up across North Texas.
Police have charged 25-year-old Oscar Garcia with the murders of two women and believe he could responsible for at least one more.
The annual Perseid meteor shower begins in July each year. With anywhere from 50 to 100 meteors per hour, NASA says the Perseids are the best meteor shower of the year.
We've seen the heat for summer, with temperatures at close to 110 degrees. This is the worst time possible for your air conditioning to go out. It's also the Super Bowl for HVAC companies, especially when they have to repair broken ACs.
On today's Ask The Expert, Brian Remington joined us from the On Time Experts.
An overflow crowd remembered a beloved North Texas police chief who passed away last week.
Bob Muglia, Former CEO, Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:SNOW) Author, "THE DATAPRENEURS: The Promise of AI and the Creators Building Our Future" joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Another wildfire has broken out in North Texas -- this one in Wise County. The Sweetwater Creek Fire broke out Wednesday morning in an area near County Road 4010 southeast of Decatur.
Tonight's Powerball drawing is now worth an estimated at one Billion dollars, and the Mega Million prize is now above $720 million. Now we're talking REAL money.
But what to do if you actually have all the numbers? Even the cash option value is huge for a single winner.
KRLD's Mitch Carr reached out to financial guru Brian Russel at Foster Financial Group in Dallas for a first bit of advice for that very lucky person.
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As the punishing heat continues across North Texas, the Salvation Army is reaching out to help people struggling the most. Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
Bruce Heller, the president of JaRyCo Development, tells KRLD's David Johnson about The Farm, a 135-acre development on the northern side of Allen. It will include 1.6 million square feet of offices, 142,000 square feet of retail, a 150-room hotel, 60,000 square feet of restaurants, and more than 2,000 residential units, according to JaRyCo's website.
Our App today is called Photo Room. This is a photography app that can help you put together the best pictures possible before you put them into your social media. The editing features give you better control over what's in the photo. You can edit out anything you want in the background that doesn't belong. You don't have to dig deep into the edits. You can take out items and objects that don't belong there. Or you can change the colors of the backgrounds to make them fit the shot that you want. The app starts with templates to help you create studio-type pictures in the end. PhotoRoom: AI Photo Editor is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Plus, the Timberview High School shooting trial continues and may go to the jury later Wednesday, and the the Texas Rangers are still perfect coming out of the All-Star break with their 5th straight win. KRLD All Local - July 19, 2023
The blazing heat will continue for a couple of more days, before we briefly cool off Friday through the weekend. Unfortunately, the blazing heat returns with a vengeance next week.
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Dubai, UAE is marketed as a glamorous playground for the rich. Tourists flock to shop, rent luxury vehicles and unwind at five-star resorts. But some are getting in trouble.
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Plus, the Timberview High School trial wrapped up today, new video shown in trial, and a 14-year-old has been arrested after breaking into almost 40 cars.
Plano Police arrest a 14-year-old boy for allegedly breaking into almost 40 Hyundais and Kias.
This apparently is part of a TikTok Challenge to exploit security flaws in those two vehicles.
While the forecasting isn't maybe as interesting as when we've got severe weather - it's just as important - when we get these dangerously hot conditions.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with National Weather Service Fort Worth meteorologist Patricia Sanchez about the forecast.
American Airlines' flight attendants will soon start voting on whether to authorize a strike.
The board of directors at the Association of Professional Flight attendants authorizes a strike vote of the more than 26,000 flight attendants at American Airlines.
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Are you living with a secret? Is there something you intend to take to your grave? Something you experienced as a child? Something that was done to you?
This episode is for you.
And it's also for any of us who have struggled with addiction.
In this powerful conversation, psychotherapist Dr. Mark McNear shares his personal struggles with depression, anxiety, and the haunting memories of past abuse.
Memories he'd never thought he'd talk about with anyone. But now, he helps others by detailing his story in "Finding My Words: A Ruthless Commitment to Healing Gently After Trauma."
He emphasizes the importance of recognizing that healing from trauma is an ongoing process, one that requires patience, understanding, and a genuine willingness to walk alongside individuals on their journey.
He bravely shares his own wounds and acknowledges that trauma can resurface in unexpected ways, affecting us even as adults.
Remember, healing from trauma is possible. Dr. McNear's story serves as a testament to the power of support from family, counselors, and understanding friends who empathize with our struggles.
Together, we can find the strength to confront our past, embrace our own words, and empower others in their healing process.
For the fourth time in a week, ERCOT says Texas power use broke another record.
More emotional testimony expected today in the attempted capital murder trial of a former Timberview High School student who opened fire inside the school 2 years ago.
KRLD All Loacl - July 18, 2023
Not much to talk about here across North Texas except the intense heat! The Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories will continue through at least Thursday.
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Accidents happen. Sometimes you get water in your iPhone when you drop it into a toilet or in a pool. Newer phones can take it for a little while, but you want to get the water out as soon as you can.
Some people use rice, some say kitty litter is better to get excess moisture out of the phone. Or you can go the app route if the water is targeting your speakers. Sonic V uses sound vibrations to force droplets of water out of those speakers.
The app generates a sonic wave and it lets you swipe your finger up and down to increase the frequency of the tone, anywhere from 0 to 25kHz. It also works if you get water in your Air Pods. Sonic V Tone Generator is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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Plus, Trial begins for suspect in 2021 Timberview High School shooting, and Arlington Police arrest suspect in gas station shooting.
Craig Scheef, Founder, Chairman and CEO, Texas Security Bank joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It's been a year since the federal government moved the Suicide Prevention Hotline to a single three-digit telephone number, 9-8-8.
And so far, millions of people have called that line in the last year. That could be only the tip of the iceberg though.
The National Alliance on Mental Illness says a large majority of Americans have no idea that 9-8-8 even exists. It found that 82 percent of the country doesn't know that they can get some help from a friendly voice on the other end if they call 9-8-8.
NAMI says there needs to be more awareness made about the number, so more people can use its services.
On today's Ask The Expert, Greg Hansch joined us. He's the Executive Director for NAMI Texas, that's the National Alliance on Mental Illness
A North Texas pastor has been picked to take over as head of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the civil rights group founded by the Rev Jesse Jackson more than 50 years ago.
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Inflation continues to recede. Does it mean that the economy is out of the woods?
KRLD's John Liddle got answers from CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger.
Testimony gets underway in the trial of a student accused of opening fire at an Arlington high school 2 years ago.
The Texas Rangers sweep their first series after All Star break.
KRLD All Local - July 17, 2023
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Heat Advisories and Warnings are in place across North Texas through Thursday. Afternoon highs today will range between 102° and 106° from east to west. The feels-like temperature (heat index) will approach 110° in the warning areas, which doesn't include Dallas and Fort Worth.
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The countdown is on for the release of the new Barbie movie set to come out on Friday July 21st. But the buzz around the movie is beyond just getting movie tickets, fanatics are honoring the iconic doll through all areas of life - fashion, home decor, and even food.
Dr. Robert Thompson is a professor of pop culture at Syracuse University. He spoke with KRLD's Kristin Diaz about what it is about Barbie that causes all of this craze.
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As the number of 100-plus degree days pile up and Texans continue to set new records for energy demand, it begs the question: Can our power grid keep up with our growing population?
This week, Baylee Friday is joined by a former advisor to the chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas Alison Silverstein, state Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas), and J.P. Dowling with Houston-based Reliant Energy.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with longtime tv sportscaster and philanthropist Scott Murray. The legendary Scholarship Fund is now the Scott Murray Scholarship Fund. As he's been an active volunteer and contributor for decades, providing opportunities for higher education for students across North Texas. But first Chris talks to Ray Casas, Director of Community Impact with the Texas Rangers Baseball team. The Rangers have been doing amazing work with community groups for years. Now we take an inside look at all of the wonderful things they do bringing people together.
Plus, former Chief of Police of Dallas PD died after a battle with dementia, and TXDOT is are urging people to stay safe on the road.
Tom Luce, the founder of Texas 2036, tells KRLD's David Johnson about the Meadows Foundation's longevity and the legacy its founders, Al and Virginia Meadows, left to Texas.
Shelter Animals Count National Database says Helping keep pets – especially dogs – out of overcrowded shelters is especially vital right now, as shelters across the country continue to struggle.
From overcrowding, illnesses, euthanasia rates, vet shortages.... problems are adding up for animal shelters across Texas, including here in the DFW.
On Ask the Expert, Maura Davies with the SPCA of Texas joinedd KRLD's Kristin Diaz to discuss why our animal shelters are currently experiencing a crisis.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is issuing a "weather watch" for the first part of next week. ERCOT says the state set a record for energy use Thursday, reaching 81,406 MW in demand; the agency forecast another record for demand Friday, reaching around 83,000 MW.
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AAA Texas says a record number of people in the state are traveling this summer, and the Texas Department of Transportation is expanding its call for safety on the roads. TxDOT has been running its "End the Streak" campaign to call attention to the number of deaths on highways.
A WWII pilot from Dallas missing in action for 80 years is finally coming home.
U.S. Army Air Forces 2nd Lt. David Lewis was piloting a B-24 Liberator aircraft on Aug. 1, 1943, when it was hit by enemy fire during Operation TIDAL WAVE, near Bucharest, Romania.
He was 20 years old.
KRLD's scott Gordon spoke with cousin Vivian Monzingo about his return.
More Heat Advisories in place for DFW as temperatures stay high, but ERCOT says we have enough power.
Senator Ted Cruz wants to ban the term 'Latinix'
KRLD All Local - July 14, 2023
The Excessive Heat Warnings have been downgraded to Heat Advisories. These advisories are in place both today and tomorrow across all of north Texas. Heat index values will range between 105° and 109°., but some areas may experience 110+. The afternoon high will reach 103°, tomorrow 101°. The average high this time of the year is 95°.
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Our App today is called Roam Around.
AI seems to be almost everywhere at this point. This app uses artificial intelligence as a sort-of travel agent for you. You can use the app to find things to do, wherever you decide to go. It's powered by ChatGPT.
It can come up with a complete itinerary of places to go for you to choose from, when you go on vacation. All you have to do is tell it where you're planning to go, how long you're going to be there. Tell it how much time you want to spend seeing the sights. And let it do its thing. It'll put together a generally interesting travel plan with all the main attractions of a place. It can tell you a summary of something to do in the morning, afternoon, and evening. It also has some ideas for places to eat.
You also control what you want to see, and you can remove anything you wish and replace it with something else.
Roam Around - Plan Trips AI is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Plus, another twist in the Oathkeepers founder's case, and small business owners get tips from experts on making their businesses successful.
Scott Cohn, Special Correspondent, CNBC joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
SB14 bill, which is set to become law on September 1st, would ban transgender youth in Texas from access to physician-prescribed hormones and puberty blockers.
Police were directing traffic around the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center in Dallas Thursday, where hundreds of people drove through a mobile pantry. The center has been working with the City of Dallas and North Texas Food Bank since the pandemic started in 2020.
UPS and its workers are still negotiating a new contract. Word is they're 95% there.
August 1st is the due date... however one thing they have not come to terms with is higher wages.
A strike at a major shipping company like UPS can have a major impact on small businesses, and it's crucial to be prepared.
On Ask the Expert, Small business expert Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the options small businesses have.
Crowds started lining up at the Dallas Zoo about an hour early Thursday morning for the zoo's Dollar Day. Admission was $1, and the zoo offered discounts on food.
Five exotic cats, all part of the famous Siegfried and Roy entourage, have relocated to Wylie - about 35 miles northeast of Dallas.
Plus, with temperatures approaching 110 degrees Thursday, the risk of heat-related illness is very real, and despite the extreme heat, the Dallas Zoo is expecting a big crowd for it's annual "Dollar Day." KRLD All Local - July 13, 2023
An Excessive Heat Warning is in place across all of north Texas today with afternoon highs between 102° and 107°. The heat index value will exceed 110° during peak heating hours. There's also a slight chance of showers and storms after midnight towards daybreak tomorrow, especially north of Highway 380.
The Summer is here! It may be a hot weekend in North Texas, but there are still plenty of fun things to do. John Liddle takes you around town.
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Our App today is called NAIC Home Inventory. Do you have any idea what is inside your house? This app can help you with details on every chair, desk, bed, piece of furniture, plate, cup, and pitcher in your home. Just like the name says, it's a way to inventory everything that's in your house. You can upload pictures of all your stuff. Scan barcodes to get a full rundown of everything you own. You can store the information by room or category. This is perfect for you to give to your insurance provider so they know what to replace if something goes wrong at home. It also provides on how to deal with insurance companies, if you need to. It also comes with tips to prepare for just about any kind of disaster, before it happens. The NAIC Home Inventory is a free app from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Dean Matthew B Myers, Edwin L Cox School of Business @ SMU joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Animal shelters across North Texas are full, some beyond capacity, and they are asking for help before hard choices have to be made.
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As parents get ready for back to school Parkland Health is making it easy to get kids vaccinated before they return to classrooms.
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With an Excessive Heat Warning in place for all of North Texas through Thursday, and a Heat Advisory issued for the rest of the state, construction crews are taking extra safety precautions to cope with heat indexes that could reach 110 degrees or more.
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An excessive heat warning continues at least through Thursday evening across North Texas, and the Red Cross is expanding its mission at its office in Dallas. The non-profit holds mobile food pantries there; Wednesday, volunteers also provided box fans and cases of bottled water.
The P.A.W.S Animal Center in White Settlement has temporarily closed due to a highly contagious and often deadly virus.
"We were notified yesterday by our veterinarian that we contract with that one of our animals that was sent off to be treated for what we initially thought was an upper respiratory infection ended up coming back as distemper," says Christopher Cook, White Settlement police chief.
The Red Cross is hosting a series of blood drives across North Texas to try to reverse a shortage. The non-profit says hospitals are 50,000 units short right now and reaching "historical lows."
There is a third of the country that gets to have peace and quiet at night, because they're sleeping in another room away from their husbands or wives.
It's called it a "sleep divorce". Some doctors say it's the best thing a couple can do, because someone might be losing sleep thanks to snoring, or stealing the covers.
Who better to talk about the topic than family law attorney Jennifer Hargrave.
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Fort Worth Police release bodycam video of deadly officer involved shooting.
Man shot by Fort Worth woman who was breaking off their relationship, she told 911 he was choking her.
KRLD All Local - July 12, 2023
Excessive Heat Warnings are now in place through 8pm Thursday. Heat index values will range between 110 and 115 degrees during the afternoon hours...surface temperatures will range between 100° to 105°.
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Our App today is called Snap Calorie. Again, we're going to use the camera to help you identify something in your everyday life. Yesterday is plants, today, we're digging into your menu. This app uses AI to help you get some answers about the food that you're putting into your body. Part of the database is there to find out how many calories, nutrients, and other details of your food like how much fat or protein it has. It can tell you everything that's inside. The app also can also give you estimates on what your portion size should be for every meal. It can help you hit your goals thanks to that A-I nutritionist that's inside. It has all the information from millions of places and it can give the most accurate answers to your questions. Snap Calorie is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, police body cam video has been released of a deadly Fourth of July shooting, and more information has been released on a separate road rage shooting.
Police in Fort Worth and Hurst say road rage led to shootings in each of their communities overnight. Both cases occurred on freeways.
Major League Cricket debuts in Grand Prairie this week, as the Texas Super Kings take on the Los Angeles Knight Riders in the first professional cricket match to be played on U.S. soil.
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After topping CNBC's ranking as the most business friendly state in 2018...its ranking has dropped every year since, and this year Texas didn't even make the top five.
Texans came in 6th in the rankings. North Carolina took the number one spot. Rankings are determine by 10 categories, including life, health, and inclusion, and Texas came in last in those categories.
CNBC says the state's restrictive abortion law didn't help. Texas also fared poorly in education and there are growing concerns about the power grid.
Virginia, Tennesse, Georgia, and Minnesota finished ahead of Texas in this years over rankings.
Fort Worth Police say road rage led to a shooting along I-35W this morning. They say two cars were driving north on the 35W frontage road near Felix Street south of Downtown about 5:20 a.m.
Texas lawmakers have finally worked out a deal for property tax relief that would save the average homeowner about $1,300 a year.
The North Texas Municipal Water District is proposing an 11% rate hike for its customers.
The NRA is looking to move it's headquarters and North Texas could be the new location.
KRLD All Local - July 11, 2023
We've got some scattered showers and a few rumbles of thunder across north Texas this morning, however the bulk of the heavy rain is in Oklahoma and will miss much of north Texas. Temperatures are in the upper seventies to low eighties, with heat indies above 90 degrees in the 5am hour.
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Our App today is called PlantNet. This is an app for anyone that has a green thumb or wants to. You can find out what's growing in your yard with a simple photo. It's like your own plant expert right there in your phone. It can identify just anything that grows in the ground. You can also use the app on any green thing in any neighborhood parks or gardens as well. The main purpose of the app is part of a scientific research project, so the makers need more photos of greenery that you see in nature wherever you live. They want plants that are growing in the wild. Literally, any green thing you come across. They also want as many detailed shots as you can get, down to the thorns, leaves, and flower buds. Right now, they have about 20 thousand different kinds of plants in the database. They have a goal of 360 thousand. You're helping the cause of science every time you use the app. PlantNet is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Texas House and Senate strike deal on property tax reform, and a company who owns dozens of hospital across DFW has announced they're experiencing a data breach.
Patrick J O'Hare, Chief Market Analyst, briefing.com joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Every year for the last 26 years, the summer brings us DFW Restaurant Week. It's a way to learn about new restaurants all over the Dallas Fort Worth area.
The Texas House and Senate have reached a compromise on a property tax reform measure. The two chambers announced the deal Monday morning, calling it "the biggest property tax cut in Texas history."
The Texas comptroller forecast the state would have a $32.7 billion budget surplus. Governor Greg Abbott has said he wanted half that amount returned to taxpayers in the form of property tax cuts.
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A second Democrat has announced plans to run for the party's nomination for the U.S. Senate held by Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in November 2024. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) made the announcement in a video Monday morning.
Photo: Texas state Sen. Roland Gutierrez listens during a debate in the Senate chamber at the Texas state Capitol on April 4, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Plus, a 19-year-old was killed in a shooting at a southeast Dallas party Saturday night, and cities around North Texas are exploring ways to use artificial intelligence in office work.
A couple of more days for shower and thunderstorm chances before we dry out and heat up Wednesday through the upcoming weekend.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to KRLD 1080 Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff about how to stay safe this summer with triple-digit temperatures everywhere. And they also discuss the extreme storms that are popping up here in North Texas as well. But first, he visits with Danny Martin the Co-Founder and CEO of Esposure, an Esports company that uses education and experiential learning principles to help kids discover technology, management, marketing, production and more...all through the gaming E2E ecosystem.
Imran Sheikh, CEO of MilkShake Concepts (Stirr, Vidorra, Citizen, Serious Pizza, Dirty Bones, Harper's. Layer Cake & The Finch) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, two men arrested in connection with shooting in Como that killed three, and Dallas Police officer who died has been identified.
Dallas Police, Dallas Area Rapid Transit and El Centro College marked the anniversary of the night five police officers were killed in Downtown Dallas. July 7, 2016, four Dallas Police officers and a DART Police officer were shot. Nine other officers and two civilians were hurt.
Last month Governor Abbott signed a bipartisan bill said to give doctors more legal protection if they have to perform an emergency abortion, but some experts say it does not go far enough.
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KRLD's John Liddle got a preview of CBS' Face the Nation with moderator Margaret Brennan.
She'll be talking about Secretary Yellen's trip to China, the latest on Ukraine with the upcoming NATO summit, and a look at the impact of climate change.
Her guests this week include: Ambassador Oksana Markarova (Ukraine), Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT), and Kate Calvin, NASA Chief Scientist.
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A baby girl and her young mother are doing well this morning after a couple of women in Plano stepped in to help a struggling family.
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Plus, the body of a woman was pulled from Grapevine Lake Thursday night, and Friday marks seven years since the Dallas Police ambush, where 5 police officers were shot and killed downtown during a peaceful protest.
Daytime heating today will produce some scattered showers and storms, mainly along and north of I-30. Hope you see some rain! Afternoon highs will top out in the upper 90s.
Repeat this forecast for Saturday, with a slight chance of showers and storms across the northern parts of north Texas...in the morning, and then again during the late afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 90s,
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Our App today is called Threads. Mark Zuckerberg told the world that he wanted to take on Elon Musk and his ownership of Twitter. His new chat app launched this week to a positive early response from the early adopters. If you have an Instagram account, it's easy to get set up. The app takes your information from Instagram and converts to the Threads interface. You can have your friends and followers join you on the app. If you sign up, you will be able to send friend requests to your Instagram contacts and connect if they decide to sign up for the service. Threads says it's where you can get together to talk about issues that matter to you, and the topics that are trending. You can add words, pictures, links, and videos. Share what you think, just like you would on Elon's service. Threads is a brand new app from Instagram's parent company. It's free on iTunes and Android.
Plus, a Carrollton man has plead guilty to selling fentanyl to a 13-year-old girl who died after taking it, and House Democrats have rolled out a $20 billion plan designed to help homeowners and renters.
A Fort Worth family now has closure following the identification of the remains of their long-missing loved one.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office has positively identified remains found earlier this year as those of Taalibah Islam.
A professor at a community college in San Antonio says he was fired for teaching students about the role X and Y chromosomes play in determining a person's sex. Dr. Johnson Varkey had taught at St. Philip's College in the Alamo College District since 2003.
Mehran Assadi CEO, National Life joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It has to be the hottest app in the App Store in years. Mark Zuckerberg did an early launch of his new "Twitter killer" app called "Threads".
A newborn found abandoned in Plano is doing well today KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update. The baby, believed to be just hours old, was found yesterday at a business near Central Expressway and Plano Parkway.
Female home burglary suspect surrenders after three hour SWAT stand-off in Fort Worth.
The Texas House and Senate will meet again to work on property tax relief.
KRLD All Local - June 6, 2023
The average American says they would need to make well over $200,000 a year in order to feel "financially secure."
That's one of the findings from a new Bankrate report, released today.
From peaches, to baseball and more fireworks...KRLD's John Liddle has found all the best things to do this weekend Around Town.
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Some of you will see some rain over the next seven days, while others won't see a drop! Temperatures will also cruise close to the century mark by Sunday, lasting through most of next week. Those are your weather stories over the next seven days.
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Our App today is called Slowly. We live in a world where we have instant everything, including instant communication. Sometimes, you want to slow it all down and craft something. This app can take letter writing and bring it back to old school. Remember the time that you would meet pen pals anywhere in the world? You could meet people and learn new experiences through old-fashioned letter writing. When someone writes you a letter, you actually have to wait for it to be delivered to you. It all depends on how far you live from your friend. The app connects you with others that share your common interests or languages. It's just a way to begin new friendships in an old way. But, you can start out anonymous, so you can learn about other people slowly. SLOWLY - Make Global Friends is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Teens in North Texas with intellectual and developmental disabilities are enjoying a special summer camp held just for them.
Plus an officer-involved shooting on the Fourth of July, and a new group of leaders are trying to curb the surge of violent crime in Fort Worth.
Dr. Lehman Marks, Founder of The Solar Car Challenge, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
There is something about the Fourth of July holiday that leads to more mass shootings around this country. We saw it hit close to home with the mass shooting on Monday in Fort Worth, as well as one in Philadelphia and four others.
In fact, the Fourth saw 6 mass shootings this year. And as of this afternoon, we've seen 5 mass shootings today.
CNN looked into the Gun Violence Archive's numbers about mass shootings over the last ten years. It says four dates have seen more than 10 of them in any calendar year. Three of those dates... around July 4th and 5th in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
In fact, 9 of the 10 largest mass shootings happened in the summer.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Alex del Carmen joined us from Tarleton State. He's a criminology professor.
A man died in White Settlement Wednesday morning when police say a fire broke out while he tended to bees. His son owns the home on Vaquero Street and called 911 when his neighbor told him his beehives in the backyard had caught fire.
Denton police are still investigating a shooting that left a child critically wounded.
Investigators say it happened Tursday night at a mobile home park on Teasley Lane on Denton's south side. Police got several calls about shots being fired. When police arrived they found one victim who was flown to the hospital in critical condition.
Police have arrested 39 year old Travis Rollins who they say he took off after the shooting but was picked up during a traffic stop in Duncanville.
Duncanville police called Denton police after learning he was wanted for the shooting. No word yet on what led to the shooting and we still don't know the exact age of the child shot as police are only saying the victim is a juvenille.
Rollins has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond has been set at $100,000.
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A police officer and an arson investigator shot and killed two men who were holding guns when they stopped a fight in Fort Worth early Wednesday, police say. Fort Worth police Chief Neil Noakes delivered an update Wednesday morning.
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Julie Bauke specializes in helping others get the job they want.
Utilizing more than 30 years experience, she empowers professionals to get even more out of successful careers and create their best “career lives.”
Julie has worked with corporate executives, professional athletes, and everyone in between.
As a sought out major media expert, workshop host, and keynote speaker….Julie has been featured by more than 100 media outlets including CNBC, MONEY Magazine and weekly segments with Scripps.
She is the author of Stop Peeing on Your Shoes: Avoiding the 7 Mistakes that Screw Up Your Job Search.
And as co-creator of Career Catalyst, she’s given professionals an easy-to-absorb, step-by-step guide to:
-Have a clear action plan to reach career happiness.
-Be on a path toward career advancement and work fulfillment.
-And have an actual process to follow that you can do on your own, leading to productive and focused conversations with leadership.
KRLD's John Liddle had an in-depth conversation with Julie about the current state of the job market, what we do if we feel stuck in our jobs, how to advocate for ourselves in the workplace, and so much more.
No arrests yet in the ComoFest shooting that left 3 dead and 8 other wounded.
Sentencing hearing beings for El Paso WalMart shooter who killed 23 people.
KRLD All Local - July 5, 2023
We're waking up to temperatures near 80° this morning with nothing showing up on radar at this time. Partly cloudy today with highs and the upper nineties. There's also a chance for some scattered storms later this afternoon and evening to the southeast of DFW.
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Fort Worth Police are investigating an officer involved shooting Wednesday morning that left two people dead.
Fort Worth police Chief Neil Noakes answered questions about the shootings at a press conference.
If you’re like most people, you have a lot of coins laying around in a piggy bank, a Ziploc bag, or some other container. You keep wondering if you might have something that’s rare or if it might be worth something more than face value.
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The Fort Worth Fire Department is urging people to use the city's app or a non-emergency number to report fireworks. On a "busy day," the department says it will respond to 400 calls. Over an eight-hour period on July 4, the department expects to receive 2,500 calls.
Plus, severe weather disrupted fireworks plans in parts of Denton and Collin counties on Monday night and the body of a Dallas man was located in Lake Lewisville.
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms across North Texas on Tuesday, says meteorologist Samantha Davies of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. High temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s. More rain chances return Thursday.
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Our App Tuesday is called Friendly Like Me. This app can help you find businesses that are good enough for you with different factors, like how they treat their customers or the amenities that you need for your special needs. It will let you rate them for those amenities, like how accessible they are to the disabled community.
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Going into his eighth NFL season, Austin York, Dylan Reid, and Tristan Rines explain why they think Dak Prescott will have the best year of his career.
Photo: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 22, 2023, in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Plus, it's important to know your city's law when it comes to fireworks, and the wildfire near Possum Kingdom Lake is 90% contained.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon Monday and Tuesday across North Texas, says meteorologist Adriene Von of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. High temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 90s.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
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Our App today is called 4th of July Wishes & Cards. This one is just for the holiday. It's a way to show your patriotism with all kinds of decorations for everything from your photos, GIFs, Patriotic quotes, and holiday cards to send to your friends and families. The app gives you different kinds of Independence Day virtual picture frame through its own photo editor app to put you in the shot. You can different kinds of red, white, and blue stickers to the photos and send them out. Turn your photos into a Fourth of July greeting card while you're at it. Send your Independence Day greetings wherever you wish to. 4th of July Wishes & Cards is a free app on iTunes and Android.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the founder and executive director of Youth World, a non-profit in South Dallas that has become a welcome resource of activities and education for underserved kids. But first he visits with Amy Rasor the Regional Director of the Ft Worth Better Business Bureau about economic growth in Tarrant County and summer time scams to watch out for.
Plus, the Storage Fire in Palo Pinto County has grown to more than 1,000 acres, and a woman was arrested in Royse City Friday after entering a rehab facility armed with a rifle.
The Supreme Court waited until the last minute, but it decided that President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program wasn't constitutional. That's a program that looked to forgive around $400 billion in student loan debt. The Court ruled that the President should have gotten Congress's approval for a program like this. Also, in another major case, the Justices ruled in favor of a website designer named Lorie Smith. She refused to design websites for same-sex couples. The majority used the First Amendment on Free Speech as the basis for the majority opinion. On today's Ask The Expert, we brought in Dr. Thomas Gray. He's in the political science department at UT-Dallas
Scott Flannery, CEO, UnitedHealth Group-Texas & Oklahoma joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A Plano woman was reported missing a week ago and days later her body was discovered in a lake. Now police are trying to figure out if her husband killed her.
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More Texans than ever are hitting the road for the 4th of July holiday.
A record four Texas Rangers have been elected to start for the American League in the MLB All-Star game.
KRLD All Local - June 30, 2023
It's finally happening! The upper level ridge of high pressure is shifting to the east of north Texas. What does this mean for us? First it means the heat advisories and excessive heat warnings are moving east along with it. However, it'll still feel like it's close to 105° today through the upcoming weekend.
Today will most likely be our last triple-digit temperature over the next 7 days. Afternoon highs today will top out at 100 degrees.
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Our App today is called Swimply. As the summer heats up, you might be looking for a place to cool off. Not everyone has the luxury of owning a pool or having an apartment complex that has a swimming pool. Now, you can rent a private pool for a day, a pool party, or a family event. You rent them by the hour and not have to worry about dealing with the chemicals or maintaining the pool. IF you own a pool, you can set the rules and make some money by renting it out to others. You can also decide which renters you're willing to give access to your pool. The app has thousands of pools and locations all over the country. You can search through and find which ones look like they'll best serve your needs. The app also has other rec spaces available for rent, such as tennis courts, basketball courts, or even home studios. Swimply is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the pool.
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Plus Supreme Court ends against affirmative action in college admissions, and Southwest Airlines may be laying groundwork for a strike.
One of six printings of the Declaration of Independence is among items now up for auction in Dallas. Bidding has started in Heritage Auctions' "Historical Platinum Signature Auction"
The extreme heat around here has affected just about everything outside, but what about deep underground?
We always hear about how the extreme cold weather can cause water lines to burst. Can the heat do the same thing? It sure seems like it. The city of Fort Worth is seeing around 3 breaks a day, and it could get worse.
On today's Ask The Expert, Mary Gugliuzza joined us from the Fort Worth Water Department.
More than 500,000 people are expected to gather near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday for a massive fireworks display and concert to celebrate Independence Day. This will be the 43rd year for the "Capitol Fourth" celebration.
Dak Prescott has always fought hard against cancer. After losing his mom when he was only 20-years-old. Dak and his Faith, Fight, Finish Foundation are teaming with the American Cancer society. Jeff Fehlis, Vice President of the American Cancer Society’s South Region talks with KRLD's John Liddle about the new partnership.
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North Texas had already reached 100 degrees four times in 2023 through Wednesday, but the peak of summer temperatures usually hit the area in late July and early August. With the hottest part of summer still ahead, energy companies are urging North Texans to take steps to limit their bills.
It's time to get patriotic as Independence Day Weekend is here. KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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A fire near Possum Kingdom Lake has burned over 500 acres, and is only 20% contained. And just ahead of a key series against the Astros, the Texas Rangers offense is heating up. KRLD All Local - June 29, 2023
The city council approved a deal with Houston based Netsync Network Solutions for a new system that will send out alerts about possible attacks. City leaders say it's basically a system upgrade that includes security monitoring 24-7. They say the new system is designed to protect the city's network from internal and external cyber threats including the ransomware attacks like the one that happened May 3rd.
The city's IT department is still working to restore all city services nearly 2 months after that attack. About 90% of those services arealready back online,
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Today or most likely tomorrow will be the last of the heat warnings and advisories for north and east Texas for a while, as this upper level ridge of high pressure shifts off to our east.
Plus, a few of you will see a storm or two in your backyard through next Wednesday.
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Our App today is called Under My Roof. Anyone who has bought or owned a home knows how much paperwork there can be with that home. From the buying to the maintenance of the house. This app can help you keep track of all that paper jungle with your home and everything inside of it. It helps to store all the important documents, repairs and schedules, any changes you want to make. The app can keep track of home insurance and your estate planning. You can keep all the photos of your home in one place, and you can look at them on any of your devices. When you're ready to move, the app can help you facilitate everything and keep you on just the right track. Under My Roof is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
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It's a blessing and a curse, noone ever enjoys the time it takes to fill out a FAFSA application, but the reward can be great.
If you don't know it-- FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid... and the deadline to apply for this ending school year is quickly approaching on June 30th.
On Ask the Expert, Michael Kitchen joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the Managing Editor at LendingTree, as well as their higher-ed expert.
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Plus, ERs have seen major increase in heat-related issues, and road rage incidents are also on the rise thanks to the excessive heat.
When it comes to groundbreakings, this one ranks up there among the cutest of them all.
Preschoolers with their little shovels tossed some pink dirt, signifying the start of construction of the new Peppa Pig Theme Park in North Richland Hills.
"Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth will feature multiple rides, interactive attractions, themed playscapes and shows all based on the instantly recognizable locations from the globally popular brand," says Jeremy Aguillen, the park's general manager.
The Collin County communities of Celina and Prosper are celebrating the completion of construction on Frontier Parkway. The highway runs in front of Prosper ISD's Children's Health Stadium and connects Dallas Parkway to Preston Road.
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Chris Kelly, Executive Chairman, Ebby Halliday Companies; Executive Vice President, HomeServices of America joins David Johnson on today's episode of CEO Spotlight.
KRLD anchors John Liddle and Heather Behrens discuss the police bodycam video of the Allen Premium Outlets mass shooting and the immediate police response.
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There's nothing like a cool dip when the weather is this hot, but even your pool needs a little more care in this heat. The heat causes water to evaporate faster, which can mess with the pH level and that can lead to bacteria and algae growth.
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Even your pool needs a little extra care during this extreme heat. Wyatt Flournoy, the owner of Mustang Pool Services in Grapevine, joined the KRLD Morning News for tips on how to keep your pool clean and refreshing.
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People in one unincorporated Tarrant County community come up with an ingenious plan to force a fireworks stand out of the neighborhood.
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87% of Americans will celebrate the 4th of July this year - and Dallas is one of the top places to do it - according to WalletHub's report on 2023's Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations.
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Plus, ERCOT says power use in Texas hits record demand as dangerous heat continues, and North Texans try to stay cool during the early summer heat wave. KRLD All Local - June 28, 2023
Another day of excessive heat today, heat advisories for tomorrow and most likely Friday, and then cooler temperatures along with increasing rain chances this weekend into early next week.
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Plus, redistricting maps are open to judicial review in Texas, and Greg Abbott called for a second special session.
Reliant Energy is sponsoring cooling centers across Texas as an early stretch of triple-digit heat continues across much of the state. In Dallas, Reliant has "Beat the Heat" centers at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center near Fair Park and West Dallas Multipurpose Center.
The travel season has broken boundaries from one holiday to another... making this year one of the busiest for world travel.
The Fourth of July holiday is going to be another big weekend for traveling out of town. AAA says 50 million people will head out of town for the four day weekend, setting a new record.
On today's Ask the Expert, Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas joins us in the KRLD zoom room. He shares the latest trends and numbers with regard to international and domestic travel as well as air versus road travel.
A grand jury in McKinney has officially found the officer involved in the Allen Premium Mall massacre was justified in killing the gunman. L.P. Phillips has the story you are hearing first on KRLD
While Plano works to figure out how to handle short term rentals, the city has landed on a list as one of the top places in the country to rent a home.
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Tuesday is the last day of the special session of the state legislature called by Governor Greg Abbott, but lawmakers have not reached a deal to reduce property taxes. Abbott listed property taxes and border security as his priorities.
"We must cut property taxes. During the regular session, we added $17.6 billion to cut property taxes. However, the legislature could not agree on how to allocate funds to accomplish this goal. Texans want and need a path towards eliminating property taxes. The best way to do that is to direct property tax reduction dollars to cut school property tax rates," Abbott wrote in a statement when he called the session.
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Dallas is kicking off it's Beat the Heat campaign to help people stay safe during the extreme Summer heat wave.
The Plano city council agreed to table it's vote on new regulations for short term rentals. The council has pushed the vote until August.
KRLD All Local - June 27, 2023
Dangerous heat through Friday! An excessive heat warning is in effect today and tomorrow for all of north Texas. Warnings are issued when the heat index value reaches 110° + for two consecutive days. Afternoon highs today and tomorrow will range between 101° and 105°. Heat index values 110+ once again.
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Jason Queen knows what it's like to be what he calls "passionately lost" and going nowhere fast.
"I'll never forget the day that my parents walked out the doors of that facility, got in their car and drove off leaving me halfway across the country," Queen says. "It was the only program for at-risk youth that would even take me in...I was hopelessly stuck."
As a teen, Jason had been labeled "oppositional defiant" and certainly "at-risk."
But he experienced a breakthrough thanks to one teacher at that facility believing his future could be way better than where he was heading.
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Four new NASA volunteers are doing their bit to get astronauts ready to go to Mars.
They're living in a 1,700 square foot simulated Mars habitat at the Johnson Space Center and won't come for a little over a year. The mission is 378 days to be exact and they began Sunday.
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The Dallas City Council will hear recommendations for the 2024 bond this summer, and the Dallas Housing Coalition is asking to be included. The organization, which includes 66 companies and nonprofits, says the city should include $200 million for affordable housing projects.
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Plus, Dallas Police Chief Garcia is working with the US prosecutor to cut crime in the city through a new program.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas on Monday announced a partnership with Dallas police and the ATF to reduce gun violence in the city this summer. The three organizations announced "Operation Take Aim" at the federal courthouse in Dallas.
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It's an upsetting sight for people in a small Collin County community.
Someone has been tossing plastic sandwich bags with fliers in front of homes in Lavon -- and these fliers are not enlightening.
Normally, there are two daily cattle drives at the Fort Worth Stockyards -- one at 11:30 in the morning, and the other at 4:00 in the afternoon.
Until the end of July, you can scratch the latter from your to-do list.
That's because the Fort Worth Herd has announced that it is not doing a 4:00 p.m. cattle drive through the end of next month, in order to ensure the safety of both the cattle and the Drovers.
George Esquivel, Co-Founder & CEO, Four Corners Brewing joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
We are getting hit with an early blast of summertime temperatures this year. The average high is right around 93 degrees this time of year, but we're starting a string where our temperatures will soar over 100 degrees for at least a week.
That is going to put our A/C units into August mode early. And what happens when your air conditioning is on the fritz?
On today's Ask The Expert, Jimmie Dale joined us. He's the President of Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
Our App today is called Active Arcade. This is a fitness app. Actually, it's a fitness app that can double as an arcade with different games. The app will put you inside the game as you swipe and run and jump and just move around within the game. Your body is the game controller as you work to reach new high scores. You don't need anything fancy or expensive as far as equipment goes. You are the equipment. It has augmented reality tracking to show you where you need to touch or run through your front-facing camera. Just prop it up and start a game. It can be for beginners or those who'd like to turn into gym rats. This app also encourages you to play the games with someone else. Someone who can motivate you or challenge you to do better. When you finish with a game, the app sends you a highlight reel that shows all your best moves. Play anything from Space Pong to Whack A Mole. You can even connect the app on your phone to your TV. Active Arcade is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Federal law enforcement agencies are joining forces with Dallas police on a new coordinated effort to combat violent crime in North Texas.
United States Attorney Leigha Simonton was joined by ATF Special Agent in Charge Jeffrey Boshek and Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.
This oppressive heat will be with us all week long...so do we ever get used to it ?
Dallas Emergency Room Doctor Paul Pepe joins the KRLD Morning news with some answers.
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Don't look now, but we're halfway through 2023! How's your money doing? You may want to give yourself a mid-year money review.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News Money Expert Jill Schlesinger to get some great tips to help you take control of your money.
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“Impersonation” or “imposter” scams are the most common tactic used to perpetrate scams, according to the Better Business Bureau.
Scammers can pretend to be from a trusted company, and reach out to consumers to try to access sensitive information such as social security numbers, bank information, or account details. In 2022, fake order confirmations accounted for more than 50% of Amazon impersonation scams reported by Amazon customers.
So, as Amazon Prime Day approaches in July, KRLD's John Liddle talked with Scott Knapp, Director, Worldwide Buyer Risk Prevention from Amazon about how to avoid scams. And how to report an attempted Amazon scam.
ERCOT issues "weather watch" as Heat Advisory issued, but officials say grid is good.
Accused Dallas kidnapper now on state's "Ten Most Wanted" list.
KRLD All Local - June 26, 2023
Heat Advisories are in effect today and tomorrow and most likely through the rest of the week. Afternoon highs will range between 102 and 104 today and tomorrow. Heat index values will approach 110 degrees.
Wednesday will be the hottest day this week with afternoon highs approaching 106 degrees. Thursday's high near 104, Friday 102, Saturday 100, and a bit cooler Sunday with highs in the mid 90s.
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NFL tackle Ty Nsekhe is giving back to students in the Dallas-Fort Worth Area this summer with a free youth football camp for kids and scholarships for high school students!
It's all happening this weekend, Saturday June 24th followed by his 4th Annual Celebrity Golf Outing at the Dallas Cowboys Golf Club on Monday, June 26, to provide local high school students with scholarships!
Ty joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk about what it means to him to bring this opportunity to his hometown.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Our App today is called You Need A Budget. Inflation feels like it's an out-of-control freight train at this point. It's now more important than ever to regain some kind of control of your own personal finances. You need to know where your paycheck is going every week. Just like the name says, this is a budgeting app to help you pay your bills, and keep you from losing track. You set goals for the future. The app says the average person who uses the app will save six thousand dollars in just the first year of using it. It shows you any changes to your budget. Something that just comes up that can throw off the delicate balance. When you use the app to help pay down debt, you see how well you're doing and what you're saving by paying it down early. Set some goals and see how close you are to accomplishing them. You Need A Budget is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Toska Medlock Lee of Project Unity. The group has created a series of community engagement events and conversations including their signature fundraiser "Together We Sing," which just took place at the Mort Meyerson Symphony Center. And we continue our Audacy series "I'm Listening" with a conversation with David O'Leary and Dr. Christine Moutier focusing on mental health during Pride month.
Plus, the City of Dallas takes another step in recovering from a ransomware attack, and Fort Worth cadet injured in lightning strike.
Finally this week, the U.S. Census Bureau has updated its official population estimates.
In new figures released Thursday, the bureau confirmed Latinos have made up the largest share of the state’s population since AT LEAST July 2022.
The new population figures show Hispanic Texans made up 40.2% of the state’s population last summer, barely edging out non-Hispanic white Texans, who made up 39.8%.
On Ask the Expert, JR Gonzalez joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the numbers. He is the Executive Vice-Chair Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce (TAMACC) as well as the voice behind the Latino Business Report podcast.
Brad Adams, President & CEO, Southwest Transplant Alliance joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Our App today is called Autio. More people say they're choosing road trips, when they go on vacation. This app can tell you about the places that you're visiting when you're on the road. Kevin Costner worked with a team of experts to put this app together. It uses your GPS to tell you interesting stories about the people and places that you're driving through. It's similar to audio tours that you get at museums. Only the museum is the open road. Each story only runs about 3 minutes so you can learn something while you're driving or riding. It can tell you how a town got its name or what's the story about that mountain you're seeing. It has more than 10 thousand stories in the app. Autio is also working with the Texas State Historical Society to add hundreds of stories about Texas. You can choose the kinds of stories you get. History, culture, music, sports, or special interests. Autio is constantly growing in content. It's free on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
Hope Cottage, a non-profit in Dallas that aims to build stronger families, is partnering with another non-profit to offer additional services. Hope Cottage and HHM Health will operate a clinic for new and expecting mothers.
On June 16, 2007, Marine Corporal Raymond D. Hennagir III was on his second deployment serving as a combat engineer with the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion attached to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, in Zaidon, Iraq, when he was severely injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion. The blast resulted in the loss of both his legs and several fingers on his left hand.
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Now medically retired, Raymond spends much of his time playing wheelchair basketball. He won the silver medal with the U.S. Wheelchair Rugby Team at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo in August 2021. Currently, he volunteers for the Lady Movin’ Mavs Women’s wheelchair basketball team at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Homes for Our Troops is building Raymond a home in Cedar Hill, and is asking for North Texans' help.
A specially adapted custom Homes For Our Troops home will provide Raymond with ample space for his wheelchair, and give him room to have his own workshop for his woodworking passion.
HFOT will hold a Community Kickoff at First United Methodist Church in Cedar Hill (128 North Roberts Road) on Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Dai Chung, and Lindsay King and Kevin Richardson, the parents of Merce Richardson, whom Dr. Chung operated on to correct severe gastrointestinal issues two years ago.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Dai Chung, and Lindsay King and Kevin Richardson, the parents of Merce Richardson, whom Dr. Chung operated on to correct severe gastrointestinal issues two years ago.
The massive two billion dollar budget is roughly a seven percent increase over last year, and it includes more money for teachers and student transportation.
But the new budget also includes cuts in staff development, social work services and food services.
The district struggled to approve a budget that includes teacher pay raises, a priority of the Superintendent.
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The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says its systems are down and no services are available Friday. The issue affects the ability to renew and file new registrations and search records.
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Insurance claims from the last month's violent weather across Texas are starting to add up.
The Dallas Mavericks did some wheeling and dealing at the NBA draft for some much-needed picks.
KRLD All Local - June 23, 2023
Some of you lucky ones may see a shower or storm in your backyard this afternoon, again overnight tonight, and one more time late tomorrow evening, after that, precipitation. chances shut off for the foreseeable future.
The bubble of high pressure that dominated our weather earlier this past week, has shifted to our southwest over the past couple of days. We have one more day of this ridge staying away from north Texas, before it returns with a vengeance starting Sunday. Before that, a few of you may see some scattered showers and storms off and on through early Sunday morning.
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Severe Weather Alerts have been sounding off across North Texas for weeks! Almost certainly bringing hail along with it.
Several people are finding themselves filing an insurance claim for the first time this year.
On Ask the Expert, Richard Johnson joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is with the Texas Insurance Council and says so far they're seeing almost 40 thousand claims already this summer.
He shares some advice to homeowners about how to stay current with your insurance policy.
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Plus, Texas leads nation in kids who die in hot cars and another highway opened this weekend in DFW.
The Fort Worth Zoo has opened the third phase of its "A Wilder Vision" project. The $130 million campaign updates habitats, adds new spaces and provides new options to watch and learn about the animals.
The National Weather Service says high temperatures in North Texas will reach back into the upper 90s Saturday with temperatures reaching back into triple digits by Sunday and into next week. With the early heat, the City of Fort Worth is urging people to plan ahead.
Mitch Carr is joined by Kathy Hempstead, Senior Policy Advisor/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Jaren Lewison, who plays Ben Gross in the series, joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about how they wrapped up the many storylines within the series in its final season.
Most Americans (57%) are uncomfortable with the emergency savings they currently have. It's a disturbing number highlighted in Bankrate's latest survey about emergency funds.
Only 48 percent of U.S. adults say they have enough emergency savings to cover at least three months’ worth of expenses. And 22% have no emergency savings whatsoever.
Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the latest findings.
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North Texas Performing Arts is already the largest youth performing arts group in the country, and now they are adding to their repertoire with NTPA Deaf Theatre.
A year after the launch of the program, the NTPA Deaf Theatre is producing its first full length production, “Deaf Theatre Showcase: A Union of Hands and Voices." The show is June 30-July 2 at NTPA’s Willow Bend Center of the Arts.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Darrell Rodenbaugh, head of North Texas Performing Arts about how the Deaf Theatre program is extending its “Accessible Theatre” initiative.
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The weekend is almost here - and there's a lot to do with the whole family. KRLD's John Liddle takes you Around Town.
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At least four reported killed and 10 injured from an overnight tornado that hit West Texas town of Matador.
TCU basesball eliminated by top-ranked Florida from College World Series.
KRLD All Local - June 22, 2023
Excessive heat warnings are gone for now, heat advisories south of DFW and slightly cooler today and tomorrow, a few scattered storms possible today and then again late tonight. One more storm chance tomorrow afternoon and late in the evening, and then the heat returns this weekend and especially next week, as Excessive Heat Warnings return.
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Our App today is called Bobby. How many streaming subscriptions do you have? What about your iCloud or your cellphone accounts? This app helps you keep track of all your subscriptions, and when they come due or when they could expire. You can pick from hundreds of different companies and subscriptions to add to the app. It’ll let you know when Netflix will hit the credit card, or your paid Dropbox, or your Spotify. You can put them into different categories. You can also manually add others that aren’t on the list. It also keeps you honest about how much all of those subscriptions are hitting your bottom line. You don’t have to put any bank information in the app. It’s only for your information. It used to be called Billy. Now, it’s Bobby and it’s a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Tarrant County's Sexually Oriented Business Permit and License Review Board voted unanimously Wednesday to revoke the permit of a strip club along Interstate 30. Temptations Cabaret had been operating near I-30 and Linkcrest Drive in western Tarrant County.
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving held events across the country Wednesday to honor police who work on drunk driving enforcement. TxDOT says drunk driving was the top contributing factor in fatal crashes last year, playing a role in a third of total fatalities.
Art delaCruz, CEO, Team Rubicon joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
This one is a fun way to take a different look at the way you look in pictures. This app can turn your photos into avatars to use where you wish. You can see what you'd look like with 3D avatars of all different kinds. The AI checks your photos and creates images in your image. There are new different AI styles available every day, so you can see a new way of seeing yourself daily. They could be in pen sketches, or animé, maybe what you would look like if an impressionist painter had you pose for a painting. You can use it to make avatars of your friends and family, too and share them. Dawn AI - Avatar generator is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Stephen Vladeck, UT Law professor.
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Shannon Miller captured the hearts of Americans as an Olympic gymnast. But at only 33 she was faced with an ovarian cancer diagnosis.
Shannon shared her survival story and her encouragement to get early screenings with KRLD's John Liddle.
You can find out more about Aflac's push for early screenings here.
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KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Anna-Lisa Cohen, professor, Yeshiva U. in NYC.
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ERCOT says it can meet record power demand.
Controversial end to the Texas Rangers loss to Chicago.
Brutal heat continues today y'all! Yesterday's heat index value reached 117 degrees, tying the record set back on June 27th, 1980! I'm forecasting a heat index close to 115ﾟ today, as Excessive Heat Warnings remain in effect for all of north Texas.
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North Texas is still under an excessive heat warning through Wednesday this week. That's causing some problems for people working outside, like our First Responders.
On Ask the Expert, Matt Zavadsky from MedStar in Fort Worth joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He tells Kristin Diaz and Austin York how his crews prepare to respond to heat related calls as well as what they encounter when they arrive to assist others.
He shares how patients associated with heat-related calls are usually under three catergories: the homeless, the poor or elderly who try to avoid high electricity bills by not running the air conditioning or do not have working a.c.s and or kids that overheat quickly while playing outside.
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Another stretch of tolled managed lanes has opened on I-35W in Far North Fort Worth. Six miles of "TEXPress" lanes opened between Highway 287 and Alliance Boulevard.
Waterparks in Texas are seeing summer crowds arriving early as an excessive heat warning continues over much of the state. Hawaiian Falls has parks in Mansfield, Roanoke and Waco.
This app brings the arts to you. This app helps bring the entire world of art right there to your phone or tablet. It has thousands of images of works of art from thousands of museums in 80 different countries around the world. You may never get to the Louvre, but you can see what it has to offer. It has more than just artwork. You can see stunning photos that NASA has taken of the final frontier. It comes with 360 degree videos. You can take VR tours of museums. You can also experiment with your own pictures and turn them into works of art. Or you can take a selfie and see what portraits that look like you. Google Arts and Culture is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Believe. Serve. Compete.
That’s the culture of any basketball team led by Grant McCasland.
The Irving native, and former scrappy walk-on at Baylor, has risen to become the head coach of Texas Tech men’s basketball. But not before leading the University of North Texas to six winning seasons, topped with an NIT championship in March.
His mantra of “toughest team wins” led UNT to a 31 win season in 2022-23, the best year in Mean Green history.
Now he’ll try to lead Texas Tech back to prominence.
John Liddle and Coach McCasland talk about:
-The importance of “leaving well”
-How true leaders apologize and make changes when they’re wrong
-How he and his wife, Cece, do culture in their home
-The importance of his family being part of the teams he coaches
-How to create vision with a balance between optimism and honesty
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ERCOT insists the grid is ready.
Salvation Army sets up cooling stations across DFW.
KRLD All Local - June 20, 2023
a ton of heat and humidity, slightly cooler by the end of the week, some scattered showers and storms early Thursday and Friday mornings, and then heating back up into the weekend.
These are dangerous levels of heat and humidity. National Weather Service-Fort Worth, Senior Meteorologist Eric Martello says he's only seen this kind of heat/humidity combo a few times in his 30 years
As the dangerous heat settles-in there are thousands of people east of the Metroplex who have been without power for days.
KRLD All Local - June 19, 2023
Summertime has barged itself into North Texas with triple digit feel-like temps. No doubt a dip in a cool pool or area lake would be a nice way to cool off.
Drowning is also known as the silent killer. It can strike without warning. There often are no splashes, no cries for help, just a deadly silence. In a matter of seconds, lives are lost.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Mark Chassay with Blue Cross Blue Shield joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk about the risks and prevention of this happening to you and your family.
He wants everyone to stay safe, especially with their kids, when they head out to take a swim this summer.
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North Texas is under an excessive heat warning through 8 p.m. on Tuesday. The National Weather Service anticipates the heat index (or "feels like") temperature to top 110 degrees!
National Weather Service, Fort Worth, Senior Meteorologist Eric Martello says he's only seen this kind of heat/humidity combo a few times in his 30 years.
"Even though the temperatures themselves are fairly normal for this time of year," Martello says. "It's this near-record humidity that we've only seen probably three, four or five times in the last 50 to 60 years that's causing the problem."
So Martello encourages Texans to drink plenty of water, limit time outdoors, get in the shade, and wear light-colored, breathable clothing.
What about your hair? What can you do to fight the frizzies in this humidity? KRLD's Susan Darwin went looking for answers.
There are Excessive Heat Warnings for North Texas Monday and Tuesday before temperatures get slightly cooler Thursday and Friday. There will be slight storm chances Monday night, late Wednesday, and late Thursday before triple-digit heat returns into the weekend.
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Plus, listen to some tips on how to stay safe in this dangerous weather and learn about how Frisco ISD is cutting costs in the district. All this and more on the All Local for June 19.
Our App today is called Poolsuite FM. This is a fun simple music app that's perfect for summer music listening. It's a retro-looking interface of a station that plays summer type of music. It comes with seven different music channels, each one comes with that feel of what summer used to be during our childhoods and teen years. Just pure fun. The app has an interface that makes it look like a Mac computer from the 80s. There are summer-type dance songs or something that doesn't have such a funky sound. All the music is upbeat and will make you want to move. It's just a way to chill out and kick back into a summer vibe. You can even create your own station of your favorite summer songs. One other fun feature. The app has a camera that can take black and white photos that you would have seen during the 80s. They're all grainy and pixelated and simple fun. Poolsuite FM is a free app on iTunes. Android version is coming soon.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the founder and CEO of the Hope Initiative Dr. Robert Harper. It's a non-profit with a mission of providing access to educational and workforce opportunities for individuals living in under-resourced communities. But first, he visits Simon Mak of the Caruth Institute about the SMU Dallas 100 and the Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards taking place at the end of June.
Plus, I-30 shutdown after police chase, and dangerous heat conditions continue in North Texas.
Dr. R Gerald Turner, President, Southern Methodist University talks to KRLD's David Johnson.
Heat advisories and excessive heat warnings cover most of Texas Friday from Texarkana to the Rio Grande. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas launched a "Contingency Reserve Service" earlier this week to monitor conditions and availability of power.
A technical glitch is being blamed for an alert that caused passengers to evacuate terminal E at DFW Airport today.
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A Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning are in effect until 8 PM Saturday. High temperatures will range in the 90s to the 100s, with heat indices anywhere from 105 to 118.
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Expert wonders about grid's ability to keep up with the heat.
Rangers drop game to Angels.
KRLD All Local - June 16, 2023
Plus, homeless shelters provide resources as the heat index rises above 100 degrees and the cartel is still turning a profit from human trafficking, despite a decrease in border crossings.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for parts of the Metroplex through Friday evening. The heat advisory includes Dallas and Tarrant counties and counties to the south. Homeless shelters have increased outreach to warn unsheltered people about the danger.
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Shawn Todd, Founder of Todd Interests joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Paper Karma is an app to stop junk mailers from sending their stuff to you. Spammers don't just go after our phones. They can go old school and fill up our regular old mailboxes too. All you have to do is use your camera phone to take a picture of the catalogs, credit card offers, or anything else.
The Dallas County sheriff says unfortunately several people have already fallen victim to this scam. Here's how it works, someone calls you or maybe sends an e-mail claiming to be a Dallas County Sheriff's deputy and threatens you with prosecution for failing to comply with a jury summons, but you can pay a fine to make it go away.
The Sheriff wants you to know her office will never call you about outstanding warrants or request payment over the phone. Contact between the courts and a juror will come thru the US Mail.
Scamming people out of money is a crime, so is falsely claiming to be a law enforcement officer. If you get such a call hang up or call Dallas County Jury Services if you have questions.
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The Department of Homeland Security says illegal border crossings have dropped 70 percent over the past month. The public health order allowing the expulsion of migrants expired May 12.
"The Administration’s plan is working as intended," DHS wrote in a statement. "We are cognizant, however, that the conditions in the hemisphere that are driving unprecedented movements of people are still present and that the cartels and coyotes will continue to spread disinformation about any potential changes to policies at the border in order to put migrants’ lives at risk for profit. We will remain vigilant and continue to execute our plan, making adjustments where needed."
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It might be a little hot this weekend. But that's not going to stop North Texans from celebrating. KRLD's John Liddle has all the hottest events Around Town.
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It's not even summer yet and we'll be flirting with triple digit heat through the weekend and into next week. Plus, we've got more storms in the forecast, scattered, but be weather aware. This evening along and north of highway 380 and then again Saturday late evening across much of north Texas.
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Tips on how to save power dueing the coming heat wave.
New STR regulations finally put in place in Dallas
KRLD All Local - June 15, 2023
This app can teach young children a little lesson about money. Earning money and saving money. It comes with three parts. There's a debit card that parents can give to their children, but they control what money goes into it. The kids earn that money by doing chores around the house Children can learn about saving money, so they can save up to get something they want. It shows you how much money you spend and how much is in your account. Do all your chores, you get your allowance added to it. Parents can set the weekly allowances to go into the account, or give them money presents for special days. Kids can also earn more money by doing more chores. Parents also get to see closely what their kids are spending their money on and monitor their savings. gohenry is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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If you drive around Texas, you’ll see no shortage of cities with unusual names. There’s Klondike and Ding Dong; Bacon and Egypt. But we focus on two city names that feel specific to Texas: Muleshoe and Gun Barrel City.
Baylee Friday talks to Gun Barrel City city planner Brooke Atkinson and Robyn Sykora, the executive director of the city's economic development corporation. Then she visits with Muleshoe-based writer Alice Liles.
Toast for Charity is a group of difference makers in the DFW. Collectively they have donated over 100 thousand dollars to the Dallas community, reached over 250 of our homeless neighbors, awarded over 12 educational scholarships and have recieved recognition as a top charity organization.
Dr. Lamar T. Quinn joins us in the KRLD zoom room. He is the CEO and co-founder. He shares more details about a Sneaker Ball event that's coming up to help support their scholarship program.
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Happening this Saturday, June 18th, bring the family out to Lexus Box Garden at Legacy Hall at Legacy West in Plano for a spectacular event celebrating Juneteenth.
For the second year in a row, Think Three Media presents The Juneteenth Fashion Show embodying "Black Joy".
16 local designers will unveil their collections on the catwalk. Brands including:
Annia Louisa (Resortwear)
AND-MADE
Pink Lucy
Greater Good Apparel
One Street Sales
The ASA Brand
House of Dasha
PHIT Clothing
TJL Collection
I LUV U BLK Family
Cedar Hill High School
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Plus, with triple digit heat in the way, a reminder for people with kids to not leave your kids in the car and Dallas City Council debates short-term rentals.
Robert S Kaplan, Former Vice Chair, Goldman Sachs;Former CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
CitySquare is a nonprofit here in the Metroplex that addresses poverty and the unhoused population.
This week, on Wednesday, June 14, they are teaming up with nationally recognized "FitMenCook" author Kevin Curry with a mission to prove that "health and wellness belong to everybody!"
Kevin is a regular contributor to the Today Show, a cookbook author, has an incredibly popular YouTube channel (634K subscribers), and his FitMenCook app was named an “App Store Best of 2015” and today remains one of the Top 3 Food & Drink apps in the US and UK!
He joined us in the KRLD zoom room to share the importance behind this goal.
There has been a lot of talk about how kids are dealing with life these days. Those studies say their mental health is tanking in a lot of cases for a lot of reasons.
COVID didn't do them any favors when it comes to interacting with other kids, and social media is also considered a trigger for loneliness. Even the Surgeon General calls loneliness an epidemic and a major risk factor to our health.
The CDC announced that 15 percent of children in this country got mental health treatments in the last couple of years.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Jamie Becker joined us. She's a pediatric psychologist at Children’s Health and assistant professor at UT Southwestern.
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ERCOT issues weather watch, says grid is ready.
Appeals court says Ken Paxton trial will take place in Harris County.
KRLD All Local - June 14, 2023
With triple digit heat on the way, a reminder for people with kids to make sure they are not left behind in a hot car.
Sadly Texas leads the nation when it comes to hot car deaths among kids, according to the Department of State Health Services. But there are lots of things you can do to make sure it doesn't happen to you.
\Experts say the majority of hot cars deaths are because someone forgot a child in a car, a caregiver simply forgot to drop off the child at school or daycare.
To help remember leave something in the backseat with the child, a purse or briefcase, some people even leave a shoe in the back.
Experts say leaving a child in a car can happen to anyone, even new parents who aren't used to the drop off schedule or busy parents who are just over-tired.
But settling a reminder will help save lives.
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Carter BloodCare is hosting a blood drive Wednesday in Downtown Fort Worth. Wednesday is "World Blood Donor Day."
"That's a time we celebrate and thank our donors who come out consistently to help others," says Carter BloodCare's James Black.
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Dallas Police searching for suspect in kidnapping and sexual assault of a child.
City of Dallas to look into restricting short term rentals.
KRLD All Local - June 14, 2023
We still have a small window for isolated severe storms to form between 6am and 9am, mainly north of DFW. Large hail will be the threat if any do decide to form. We're also dealing with some areas of dense fog this morning. Drive safe!.
Partly cloudy, warm and humid today with highs between 85-90 degrees. There's also a slight chance of a late day severe storm east and southeast of DFW.
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Our App today is called Geography: Learn the World Map. It's not a bad thing to admit. You might not know as much about the world as you'd like. There are more than 190 other countries on Earth. This app can give you a crash course on learning about geography in a game format. You can break it down by the countries, capitals, even down to the rivers and lakes. The app has 35 different categories in categories about Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It quizzes you on different places with multiple choice answers. You'll be able to learn about where countries are on a map. What are their capitals? You'll even be able to learn about what waterways go through which nations. Geography: Learn the World Map is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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Plus, triple digit temperatures anticipated this week, and transportation planners are exploring new ways of transportation in North Texas.
Transportation planners in North Texas are looking at how commuting options may change as more people move to the area and technology advances. The North Central Texas Council of Governments met this week to talk about the use of electric and also self-driving cars.
NCTCOG is working with a consulting firm to look at the present state of an "Automated Transportation System."
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History has started a $20 million renovation of its Omni Theater. The theater first opened 40 years ago but has been closed since 2020 when the pandemic started.
Governor Abbott said $2.28 million is available to help support military communities in Texas that may be impacted in any future Base Realignment and Closure. The Governor said the money is part of the state's continued support for service members and their families. The state's 15 major military installations adds over $114 billion to the state's economy and supports more than 600,000 jobs. Among the locations sharing in this years grant money is the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth; which is getting $360,000 for an anti-terrorism protection security system. The Naval Air Station Corpus Christi is getting $1 million for perimeter fencing and gate replacement.
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Here we go again....a level 3 out of 5 (Enhanced risk) is in place across north Texas. The storm threat will be between 4pm and midnight.
Threats: VERY LARGE HAIL and damaging wind. Tornado risk VERY low.
Our App today is called SongCapsule Quiz. This is an app to test your music knowledge. It's a brand new quiz app comes based on a classic music game called iPod Music Quiz. You might remember that one from around 20 years ago. It utilizes the music you have in your music library on your phone. It comes with a music player to play all the songs in your phone. You can even open a Magic DJ mix and export it. You can use the app to search different playlists in the Apple Music app. The quiz shows you artists, albums, and the years that songs came out. You can earn points and unlock new levels. Even if you guess wrong, you get the chance to add those songs into your Apple Music library. SongCapsule Quiz is brand new and it's 5 bucks on iTunes.
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Plus, over a dozen people sent to hospital after chemical leak, and golf ball sized hail was seen across areas of North Texas over the weekend.
Last week, the Texas Rangers announced Jacob deGrom won't be back on the mound any time soon. His surgery is set to take place this week.
The two-time Cy Young award winner will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair an ligament tear in his elbow.
He just signed a five-year deal with Texas over the winter. He will likely miss the remainder of the 2023 season and likely part of the 2024 season as he recovers.
Dr. Nathan Boes joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss what Tommy John surgery actually is and why it's named as such. He is Director of Sports Medicine at Parkland and Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
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It's not even officially summer yet but the heat is building and heat advisories are expected later this week when temperatures soar past 100. ERCOT set a record demand for energy last July 20th but expects that record to be broken and soon.
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The bishop of the Fort Worth Catholic diocese is talking for the first time about a civil lawsuit filed by members of a monastery in Arlington. The lawsuit by the Monastery of the Most Holy Trinity Discalced Carmelite Nuns accuses Bishop Michael Olson and the Fort Worth Diocese of theft and defamation.
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You never know when severe weather will hit in North Texas. The ingredients for huge hail all came together on Sunday, and damage reports are still coming in.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth says hail up to 4 inches in diameter was reported in Flower Mound (southern Denton County). Large hail was also reported in nearby Bartonville, Highland Village, Copper Canyon and Lewisville.
In Collin County, hail up to 2 inches was reported in Frisco.
And in Rockwall County, 2 inch hail was reported in Fate and Rockwall, and baseball-sized hail reported in Royse City.
National Worth Service Fort Worth meteorologist Bianca Garcia joined KRLD's John Liddle to review the impact of Sunday's storms, and what we could see Monday.
We all have those people that just get under our skin. In this day of polarizing politics, cultural differences and unrestrained opinions, sooner or later you may need the tools to get out of a sticky situation.
KRLD's John Liddle had the pleasure of speaking with communications expert Alicia Dunams about her new book, How to Talk to Your Enemies: 101+ Ways to Turn Hostility into Peace.
They discussed the words you should never use when there's conflict, phrases that work like magic to stop trouble before it starts, and how to address a coworker that makes your life difficult?
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We're just coming out of a long bear market. And just last week the S&P 500 finally touched back into a bull market. But does it really matter? And what is the Federal Reserve going to decide on interest rates this week?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger about these important topics.
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More chances for severe storms today.
H&M reopens at Allen Outlet Mall.
KRLD All Local - June 12, 2023
Sorry about all the rough weather yesterday evening across north Texas! Unfortunately, we have another chance for severe storms late this afternoon and evening and then again tomorrow late afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging wind are the threats.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Our App today is called Selfie X. There's a big difference between the rear-facing camera and the front-facing camera. When you use the back one to take pictures of other things, the pictures are always a better quality because it's a better camera. Front-facing selfies just don't have that same quality. Now, you can use this app to take your selfies with the good cam, even though you can't see the image on the phone. The app will guide you to get just the right angle for your shot. You just have to listen to what the app says about moving left or right or up or down. When you get it just right, the phone automatically takes the picture. You don't have to push any buttons to get the right shot. Once you get the shot, turn the screen to yourself to adjust the brightness or use any other editing tools you have. SelfieX - Automatic Back Camera Selfie is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with legendary educator and Athletic Director/Basketball Coach at South Oak Cliff High School James Mays. Mays has been influencing kids not only with championships and discipline but also leading with community awareness. But first, he talks with Katie Flores-Moreno the North Texas Director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about mental health awareness and more.
Plus, lawmakers from both parties respond to Trump's indictment, and a look at Trump's massive scope of the federal indictment.
Everman Police say investigators continue to search nonstop for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
The six-year-old boy disappeared in October, and he has been presumed dead.
The Justice Department releases the charges that it's filed against former President Donald Trump. The indictment says he kept classified documents all over the place at Mar A Lago. In the bathroom, the shower, as well as various other locations that included a ballroom, storeroom, office and bedroom.
There are a lot of questions when it comes to this history making situation.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Thomas Gray joined us. He's an assistant professor of political science at UT-Dallas.
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Brent Chapman, CEO of myNILpay, Inc. joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A belligerent passenger on a Southwest Airlines flight is now facing a federal charge.
The Justice Department says Marcus Huff, 45, was on a flight from Las Vegas to Houston when he yelled profanities at the flight crew, threw a drink at a flight attendant and refused to remain seated.
His behavior forced the flight to divert to Dallas Love Field.
In April, Huff was indicted for interference with a flight crew; and on Wednesday, he was arrested in Houston.
Huff made his initial court appearance Thursday.
If convicted, Huff faces up to 30 years in federal prison.
Interfaith Family Servicesempowers families in crisis to break the cycle of poverty. The nonprofit provides housing for families (96% are single mothers) who are homeless, and rent-assistance to help others remain in their homes.
Over the summer, Interfaith also helps provide the summer camp experience for kids who are vulnerable to homelessness.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Interfaith CEO Kimberly Williams about its critical mission in our community and aim to break the cycle of poverty.
Eva Longoria, Jesse Garcia, and Anne Gonzalez joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about their new film 'Flamin' Hot' which chronicles the story of Richard Montanez and his journey with the company Frito-Lay.
The special session in Austin continues as the Texas House and Senate continue a stand-off over property taxes.
The Texas House passed a bill and adjourned May 31. The House bill would not expand the homestead exemption but would reduce property tax rates.
"40 leading homeowner, consumer, & business groups support my plan to put Texans on the pathway to ELIMINATE school property taxes. My plan, which the House passed, is the only current proposal that provides lasting property tax relief for ALL Texans," Governor Greg Abbott tweeted this week.
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Plus, a rush hour police chase zooms from Dallas to Arlington before a suspect is caught and the closure of I-30 in Rockwall this weekend is expected to cause travel issues. This and more on the KRLD All Local - June 9, 2023
High temperatures in the nineties, a chance for thunderstorms Saturday morning and then again late Saturday afternoon and evening, a meandering cold front in the area Sunday through Thursday of next week, and possibly more storms late Monday and then again late Wednesday.
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One of the things we know here on the KRLD afternoon news... our first responders just don't get enough credit.
They're always there when we need them. Good days, bad days, they see it all.
We talk a lot about mental health in the workplace, at home, schools... but for our first responders, their "office" is different depending on each call. We often assume, since they have such a high-stress job, they must know how to handle it all, right?
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Our App today is called Blendeo. You see them all the time, and they can be some of the coolest videos online. They're time-lapse videos that compress a long period of time into something much shorter. Yes, the iPhone has a time-lapse function, but it doesn't work all that well. This app even works with the videos you already have in your camera roll. The app lets you capture video for up to 5 minutes. Something like a sunset, for example, or moving clouds. You can have the app give you light trails as you see in time-lapse videos of big cities. Or it has something called Motion Blur. It works with videos, or you can use the app to take long-exposure pictures. Blend away and make a little work of art with your phone. Blendeo is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
The Fort Worth Police Department is launching its next grant program and is inviting tax-exempt nonprofit organizations to apply.
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes says the grants are designed to allow nonprofits to establish crime prevention and safety programs throughout the city.
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Plus General Motors planning on adding to North Texas based plant and Governor Abbott continues to add resources to border security efforts.
The Texas Workforce Commission says the number of people working in the state reached a record high in April. The labor force increased 62,184 and reached a total of 14,960,308.
Eric Schwartz, CEO, CyrusOne joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It's the end of an era in Tarrant County -- the only county administrator that it has ever known is retiring.
G.K. Maenius has been serving in that role since 1988, and he has announced that he will be retiring at the end of September.
"He truly is a Tarrant County institution and will be missed," says Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare.
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The weather seems to be going just a little bit crazy already. The forecasts say we could see 100 degree temperatures as soon as next week, and summer doesn't officially start for another two weeks. We seem to have enough rain in the rain gauges so far.
Now, NOAA has issued an advisory that El Niño is back full strength. What does that mean? Could that drag us back into droughts? Are we in for a super hot summer?
On today's Ask The Expert, Rick Mitchell joined us. He's the Chief Meteorologist at NBC 5.
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The City of Fort Worth has selected its new police monitor.
Following a nationwide search, City Manager David Cooke has tapped Bonycle Sokunbi as its new director of the Office of Police Oversight Monitor.
Sokunbi, who will be tasked with providing independent oversight and accountability to the Fort Worth Police Department, is currently the deputy police monitor in New Orleans.
This week, The Arts Community Alliance (TACA) announced that 45 Dallas County grantees will share $400,000 in its fourth round of Catalyst grants. Catalyst grants are distributed without restrictions and designed to support high-performing arts organizations that are strengthening Dallas’ vibrant arts identity.
“The generous contributions from the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Foundation, both in support of TACA and last month’s record-breaking TACA Silver Cup Award Luncheon, helped us cross the million-dollar mark for grant-making this fiscal year,” said Maura Sheffler, Donna Wilhelm Family President & Executive Director. “Their gift allows us to achieve a grantmaking milestone for the first time since 2018, excluding the pandemic. Further, it allows TACA to make a historic investment in our arts community for this Spring Catalyst grant distribution. We are immensely grateful to the Jones family and our other Catalyst Club donors.”
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Sheffler about the latest round of grants.
It looks like the tipping tide has turned.
According to a new, extensive Bankrate survey, two-thirds of Americans (66%) have a negative view about tipping. And 41% believe businesses should pay their employees better rather than relying so much on tips.
Do you like those tip screens with the pre-entered amounts for your convenience?
Well 32% of respondents feel "annoyed" about those tip screens.
And 30% just believe tipping culture is flat out "out of control."
“Inflation and general economic unease seem to be making Americans stingier with their tipping habits," says Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate.
"Yet we’re confronted with more invitations to tip than ever. It’s a fascinating issue with few clear answers. There is one apparent certainty, though: Tipping doesn’t seem likely to leave American society anytime soon.”
Americans are tipping less often for numerous services, demonstrating a steady decline over the last few years. For example, 75% of respondents said they "always" tipped servers at sit-down restaurants back in 2021. Now, just two years later, the new number is only 65%.
Dallas College and the healthcare technology company, Gainwell Technologies, have received more than a million dollars in grants to provide advanced training to current and future employees. The two received the grants at Gladwell's office in Irving this week.
"A partnership like this is so profound," says Gainwell Technologies Chief Technology Officer Jacob Sims. "It arms us with the skills and capabilities we need to deploy technology in a broad scale to benefit our nation's most vulnerable population."
Starting on July 1st, toll rates in North Texas will be increasing. KRLD's Chelsea Wade talks with Michael Rey with the North Texas Tollway Authority.
Another busy weekend across North Texas is here. And indoors or outdoors...young or old...there's a huge selection of things to do Around Town.
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New rules for strip joints in Tarrant County.
Rangers' win streak snapped by St. Louis.
KRLD All Local - June 8, 2023
We're waking up to temperatures in the sixties this morning with a few isolated showers west of I-35W. More scattered showers will develop this afternoon, especially south of Hillsboro... some storms may become severe. Afternoon highs will reach the low nineties.
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On this week's episode host Baylee Friday talk to John Mark Meulman from the Collin County Substance Abuse Program, Cynthia Pursely from the non-profit Livegy and Dr.Wendy Eldredge who is the superintendent of Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD.
Our App today is called Upwork. The gig economy continues after the pandemic. People continue to look for side hustles to make a few extra bucks in this economy. For some, the main job just doesn't cut it. This app can help you find freelance gigs in just about any occupation. It connects companies to people that want to work a few hours a week or month, without the commitment to working full-time for a place. It also doesn't limit you to just finding work in this country. It has connections all around the world. It might be a startup company or a major company one that's been around for decades. The app has millions of jobs that are posted every year in more than 70 different categories. It can be anything from accounting and marketing to web development to customer service. You put your professional information in your profile. Or you can search for what you want. Upwork for Freelancers is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Plus, opponents and supporters speak out on short-term rentals, and Dallas Police may soon carry Narcan.
There is a lot of fussin' and fighting among Republicans in the Texas House and Senate over the issue of property taxes in Texas.
The House passed a bill pretty quickly during the special session. Then, it adjourned before the Senate could even get out of the blocks.
Now, the Lieutenant Governor is telling the House that they should come back to Austin and pass the Senate's version, or else.
What's going on here? On today's Ask The Expert, Rice University political science professor Mark Jones joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
The Dallas County District Attorney may soon give the City of Dallas money to allow police officers to carry Narcan. The DA's office announced the grant Wednesday, but the City Council will need to vote to accept the money in a future meeting.
David Pillsbury, CEO, Invite Clubs (ClubCorp); Former President PGA TOUR TPC's & EVP Tournament Business Affairs joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Shops and offices in Downtown Dallas are getting ready for a spike in visitors during the summer. Downtown Dallas Inc. calls its campaign, "Dedicate to Downtown."
Representation MATTERS... not just in media, or in fashion... but in important industries that support our daily livelihood, like the medical field.
This week, kids in the DFW are getting to see firsthand how Medical students who look and sound like them are making an impact.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is hosting a free, weeklong Latinos en Medicina Camp-- or Latinos in Medical-- for Fort Worth and Tarrant County children.
These medical students will teach and mentor Latino children ages 10-13 about health care.
Dr. Taylor Benavides joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk more about the ongoing camp happening this week.
He shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken how the hands-on experience really provides a gateway to exploration into the world of medicine.
There is a lot of fussin' and fighting among Republicans in the Texas House and Senate over the issue of property taxes in Texas.
What's going on here? On today's Ask The Expert, Rice University political science professor Mark Jones joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
Fort Worth mayor get earful after she ended the Pride Badge as part of her summer reading challenge.
Texas Rangers win, but lose pitcher deGrom to Tommy John surgery.
KRLD All Local - June 7, 2023
We're waking up to readings in the mid sixties to low seventies under a clear sky. If you didn't see rain yesterday you have another chance today, mainly between 2pm and 8pm. Afternoon highs will warm to near ninety degrees.
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You heard about it right here on KRLD, the Social Chica's Bossfest Conference and Market. This women empowerment movement brought together latinas of all spaces to come and unite in discussion and commeraderie of entrepreneurship and goal setting.
Their guest speaker, Jessica "Jake" Tafoya, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share her experience. She's the founder of Moddlab in Arlington.
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Plus, lawmakers in Austin stall property tax relief and as North Texas expands, a city north of Fort Worth is getting more lanes and a bridge to help with rush hour traffic.
"Our story's not over!" Cassie Mycoskie sobbed to her husband Chris as she was wheeled back into the hospital room in the summer of 2020. They had just lost their daughter, Grace, who was stillborn.
It was the third time the Mycoskies, who live in Collin County, had lost a child. Their daughters Angel and Faith were lost to miscarriages.
Their son, Austin, is seven years old, and longs to be a big brother.
So a few years ago the Mycoskies decided to move into the adoption process. It's been long and hard. Filled with heartbreaking times where their hopes had been dashed at the last moment.
Finally, on May 12, they got their match. The Mycoskies raced to Houston to meet their new baby girl, Hannah, who was three weeks old when she was put up for adoption.
Chris says things were overwhelmingly joyful for the first 48 hours.
Then medical forms started to trickle in. Hydranencephaly. Rare. Terminal. Hospice.
Unimaginable pain.
Austin ranked 5th in the nation when it comes to naked bike riding. Philadelphia took the top spot, followed by Portland Oregon, Seattle and New York.
Dallas ranked 58th while Fort Worth ranked 108th. Lawnstarter put the list together. Public nudity isn't allowed everywhere so if you're planning to ride in the buff check local laws to make sure you are legal and don't forget the sunscreen. As for the worst cities for naked bike riding, that included Jackson Mississippi, Chandler Arizona and Jacksonville Florida.
The City of Dallas is making plans for a bond package that will go before voters in 2024. This week, the city is hosting a series of town hall meetings.
Dallas Police and Fire have laid out initial priorities for the bond. Police say their needs total $462 million dollars. Dallas Fire Rescue is asking for $265 million.The money for police would include $5.7 million for maintenance and renovations at five stations.
Dallas Police would also use $25 to $50 million to build a new training academy at UNT Dallas. The training academy could cost $150 million; Dallas Police say the rest of the money would come from state funds and grants.
Plano license plate camera readers lead to privacy concerns.
Texas Rangers get walk-off win against St. Louis Cardinals.
KRLD All Local - June 6, 2023
Pop-up showers and storms during peak heating today and tomorrow, dry Thursday and Friday, early morning decaying storms move in from the west Saturday through Monday, and warming temperatures this weeked into early next week.
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There are times that you just want to mindlessly scroll online. Sure, you can go down the rabbit hole with YouTube videos. This app will send you down a similar rabbit hole with websites. You can set up filters to only show you certain kinds of sites, like news sites or pop culture or sports. You can set up your favorite sites and swipe through them to see the latest updates that you want. Kinda like what you would do when you shuffle through your favorites every day. OR you can go a little crazy and shake your phone. The app will send you to a random website. The makers are the ones who came up with the HeadsUp game app that Ellen loved. Web Roulette is a free app on iTunes.
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Brent DeRaad, Arlington CVB President & CEO joined KRLD's Afternoon News Team at 'Your Hometown' at Globe Life field. He talked about how Arlington's economy affects convention and leisure business and what's ahead as far as big events for the city.
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Plus, A Dallas man accused of killing a 9-year-old girl, cuts off ankle monitor and flees before trial and the murder rate continues to climb in the city of Dallas.
Al Jones, Chief of Police for the City of Arlington talked to KRLD's Afternoon News at 'Your Hometown" at Globe Life Field where he discussed the different ways that Arlington polices, the trust they've built with the community and the valuable partnerships they have with surrounding cities.
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is working to reduce the number of child drownings.
The organization notes that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury and death among children ages one to four.
"Last year, we had nine kids under the age of 18 drown in our Fort Worth service area, says Leah LeMaire, YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth’s association director of aquatics.
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Jim Ross, the Mayor of Arlington joined KRLD's Afternoon News for 'Your Hometown' at Globe Life Field. The city of Arlington is a growing city with six professional franchises that play there, a sprawling entertainment center and many developments that show how Arlington is creating a special place in North Texas.
Blake Cordish, Principal, The Cordish Companies (Texas Live!) joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight and Your Hometown - Arlington.
For kids, drowning is all too common. It's the second leading cause of "accidental" death to children in the U.S. But as many as 20% of these drownings are actually the result of foul play.
So on Monday, Dallas' best and bravest, are gathered for an aquatics training session at Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, complete with a dive team. They will be trained with the latest technologies and capabilities for solving child death cases due to drowning.
Sadly, DCAC’s research has also found that very few drowning incidents are investigated, and those that are investigated are often conducted in hindsight when crucial scene evidence no longer exists.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Mark Bradford - Chief External Relations Officer at DCAC about today's training.
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The city of Arlington is home to many different forms of entertainment and education. One of the most important new pieces to the puzzle will be arriving soon. That's when Arlington becomes the home of the National Medal of Honor Museum.
That's the highest honor that anyone in the military can receive.
Today as we put a spotlight on Arlington in Your Hometown, we're honored to have Chris Cassidy, he is the CEO of the Medal of Honor Foundation in the KRLD Zoom Room.
The Itasca ISD school board voted unanimously Monday morning to suspend Superintendent Michael Stevens immediately and begin the process to fire him. Stevens, 47, was arrested last week for online solicitation of a minor near Houston.
It's a one day camp for kids ages 8 thru 11 where they'll learn about the food bank, hunger and nutrition. The kids will also learn about food insecurity, how to fight hunger and giving back.
Campers will spend part of their day filling backpacks with nutritious, kid-friendly food for elementary and middle school students who need the additional food during the summer months.
There are 6 camp sessions being offered, they start June 12th. The cost is $30, and each session is limited to 25 campers.
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The surprisingly resilient job market is causing some interesting trends for job seekers.
According to Bankrate, One in 3 (or 33 percent) of employed Americans are worried about their job security, but they're also seeking to make career moves.
Over time, trends have been that those who fear recessions tend to stay in their jobs, and those who are optimistic about the economy tend to look for new opportunities.
But 88% of workers who are worried about their job security say they plan to take career action in the next 12 months. That could mean quitting a job, asking for a raise or relocating for a job.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate's Sarah Foster about her findings.
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On Friday, the job market numbers came in far stronger than predicted with the nation adding 339,000 jobs. Analysts had predicted only 180,000 to 200,000 added jobs.
CBS News business reporter Jill Schlesinger writes it's another post-pandemic recovery shocker.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jill about the numbers.
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Your Hometown- Arlington.
The Texas Rangers and Globe Life Field are one of the cornerstones to the entertainment district in Arlington. The Rangers have been part of Arlington for more than 50 years.
They're part of a continually growing area that has more on the drawing board as the years go on. Globe Life Field is joined by AT&T Stadium, Choctaw Stadium, Texas Live, and several world-class hotels in that area as the centerpieces
Rob Matwick is the Executive Vice President of Business Operations for the Texas Rangers and he joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
The folks at Storage Cafe looked at the last 10 years, and the top five cities with the most development are all in Texas.
Houston came in #1, San Antonio was 2, followed by Austin, Fort Worth and Dallas.
Mayors from across Texas represented the Lone Star State at the 91st annual U.S. Conference of Mayors in Columbus, Ohio over the weekend. And that included the mayor of the largest city in Texas.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner about his weekend at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 91st annual meeting.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Update in Dallas ransomware attack.
Texas Rangers sweep the Seattle Mariners over the weekend
KRLD All Local - June 5, 2023
We're waking up to some scattered showers this morning, mainly west of I-35W. These will continue to weaken through the morning. Today will be partly cloudy and warm with an Air Quality Alert in effect. Afternoon highs will warm to near ninety degrees. Areas west of I-35W have the best chance for late afternoon and evening showers and storms today....isolated to the east of I-35W.
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Working with a record budget surplus, lawmakers this Texas legislative session appropriated $200 million in grants to court producers to shoot films and television shows in Texas. Last year they gave out $45 million in grants.
That's perhaps the biggest bump ever, but some worry Texas is not keeping up with the Jonses.
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Our App today is called FitOn. This is a fitness app to help you with your workouts at home. It comes with all kinds of fitness videos and workout plans. You'll be working out with celebrity trainers of all kinds. You might get to train with Julianne Hough or Gabrielle Union. There's everything from cardio and strength training to HIIT workouts and yoga. The app will help you put together a personalized plan to hit your fitness goals. You can get your workout in 10 minutes or a full hour. It also comes with a chance to relax and slow down with meditation. The app can also help you with your sleep at night. There are also hundreds of recipes to help you with your diet to support your workouts. FitOn Workouts & Fitness Plans is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model for a Pro version for more features.
It's been called a premier summer event in Desoto, their annual Summer Crawfish Festival is happening this weekend at Grimes Park. Food, family activities and entertainment will all kick off Saturday at 6:00 PM and run until 9:30 PM.
Chris Glover, Director Parks And Rec Dept. joined the KRLD Afternoon News to invite everyone to come out!
DeSoto’s Annual Crawfish Festival is expected to attract more than 7,000 celebrants from the region. Their vendors will dish out several thousand pounds of boiled, spiced crawfish in addition to other great foods.
Bring the whole family out to enjoy top-name entertainment like this year's performance by Willie Clayton, who has hit the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Charts three times. The Odyssey Band and Audacity will also share the stage at various points in the evening.
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Beat the heat or escape the rain this weekend in North Texas and shop from over 225 local artists all under one roof.
Summer Vibes Market is an unforgettable 2-day Artisan shopping experience INDOORS at The Fashion Industry Gallery in downtown Dallas. Browse and buy unique hand made items for any occasion.
CEO and Founder, Christina Terry joined the KRLD Afternoon News and shared her journey of creating such a safe, fun and unique market in our state.
Summer Vibes Market happening tomorrow and Sunday from 11:00 AM –5:00 PM at the Fashion Industry Gallery. Admission is Free. There will be complimentary cocktails, DJs, a coffee lounge and even an art gallery.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Gilbert Willie, Jr. He and his best friend, actor Jamie Foxx, just gifted two renovated basketball courts to their hometown of Terrell for the kids in the community. But first, he talks to Kenny Anet and Nicole McCain of the Pancreatic Cancer Network, whose mission is to take action to improve the lives of those affected and lead the fight in a comprehensive way.
Plus, organizer of market in Fort Worth faces backlash for excluding vendor and Gov. Abbott says even though lawmakers have made progress they may have to stay in Austin longer.
The organizer of a Fort Worth outdoor market is taking heat online for excluding a vendor over her sexual orientation.
Thirteen cadets graduated from police academy Friday and received their badges to become Dallas Police officers. Of the 13, Chief Eddie Garcia said just two were from Dallas; five were from other cities in Texas and five were from other states, including as far away as Alaska. One is from Mexico.
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Police in Uvalde say they are investigating a bomb threat at Robb Elementary School, just over a week after the one-year anniversary of the mass shooting at the school.
Image: Law enforcement officers speak together outside of Robb Elementary School following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Alex Holmes, the chairman and CEO of MoneyGram International tells KRLD's David Johnson about MoneyGram's wild ride over the last six years.
Plus, two more men were indicted Thursday in connection to the deadly February shooting of a Lewisville pawn shop owner, Dallas police arrested four teenagers Thursday in connection to a string of armed robberies, and the two of Texas' most respected lawyers will try Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state Senate this summer.
A quiet day today, a decaying area of storms after midnight, scattered storms on Saturday, more widespread storms on Sunday, especially south of I-20, a few isolated storms Monday through Wednesday, and scattered storms may return by Thursday.Temperatures will be at or slightly below normal through the period.
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We are back at that time of year again Taste Addison, happening this weekend. It all kicks off Friday June 2nd at Addison Circle Park.
This iconic food festival dates back all the way to 1993! Each year it's grown to include more and more local vendors and bring some of the best entertainers to North Texas.
Mary Rosenbleeth with the Town of Addison joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss all that families can come out to enjoy. She shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken that there is something for everyone!
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Plus, two of the most respected lawyers in Texas tapped to make impeachment case against suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton and the search for an autistic McKinney man enters its second week.
Tarrant County says a strip club that's been a hotbed of criminal activity should never have been in business in the first place.
In a letter to Temptations' Houston-based owner, Eric Langan, County Administrator G.K. Maenius says since Temptations is within close proximity to homes and another sexually oriented business, probable cause exists for the revocation of its sexually oriented business permit.
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Tom Nolan, CEO, Kendra Scott joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released guidelines last week on social media use for children. The warning says that social media poses a threat to kids' mental health, due to excessive use and harmful content that could lead to suicidal thoughts. Dr. Ken Jones, director of behavioral health for the Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, joined Ask the Expert North Texas to discuss the advisory.
The widow of a Carrollton firefighter who died after serving more than 30 years with the department has received a keepsake she thought had been lost. Lee Holbert died in 2020 after suffering a medical emergency on duty ten months after his 30th anniversary.
We always love it when a local guy makes it big - and it looks like that's happening for Trigg Watson.
The magician spent more than a decade in Dallas and went to SMU (2008-2012). And now he's advancing on America's Got Talent - making it past the audition process - and onto the season.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Trigg about his big moment on AGT.
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Coming out of Memorial Day - and entering PTSD awareness month - we know Veterans deal with PTSD at an alarming rate.
But PTSD treatment is improving thanks to technology innovation, and the Wounded Warrior Project is one of the organizations helping fuel some of this change.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Erin Fletcher from the Wounded Warrior Project and Tonya Oxendine, whose own recovery from PTSD involved virtual reality therapy through Warrior Care Network.
Almost half of the U.S. Congressional delegation from Texas voted against the measure to increase the debt ceiling. The bill passed the House Wednesday; the Senate must pass the measure by Monday to ensure the U.S. does not default.
The measure would suspend the $31.4 trillion debt ceiling for two years. The bill would also cap some spending and recover unused COVID funds.
Of Texas' 38 U.S. representatives, 18 voted against the measure: 14 Republicans and four Democrats.
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Plus, John Scott was sworn in Wednesday as Texas' interim attorney general while Ken Paxton awaits his impeachment trial, and a Dallas county judge sentences a man to prison time for a series of crimes that imperiled an off-duty police officer.
Looks like we might be dodging some rain this weekend. But that's not going to ruin the fun! KRLD's John Liddle has all the top things to do Around Town.
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An Ozone Action Day today, seasonable temperatures through Saturday, storm chances return to the forecast Saturday through Wednesday, and the rain may be heavy at times on Sunday, but the severe threat will be low.
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As the school year comes to a close, summer safety for your kids becomes a top priority. Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) is an expert on providing summer safety tips for parents. Whether it’s for a summer camp, an upcoming sleepover or the top apps and what to watch out for - DCAC can provide insight and tangible takeaways for your family this season.
Dianna Smoot with Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center speaks with KRLD for their Ask the Expert segment on the topic of summer safety.
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The first five months of 2023 saw the failure of three major U.S. banks: Silicon Valley, Signature, and First Republic. With large banks like Frost, Comerica, Texas Capital, and others based in our state, what are the chances a Texas-based bank could meet a similar fate?
This week, host Baylee Friday talks to Frost Bank CEO Phil Green, Texas Capital CFO Matt Scurlock, and KRLD business analyst David Johnson about the outlook for Texas' banks.
Also, stores at Allen Premium Outlets open for the first time since mass shooting and scooters are officially back in Dallas.
Stores at Allen Premium Outlets started reopening Wednesday for the first time since the shooting there May 6. That Saturday, police say a gunman shot and killed eight people before an Allen Police officer shot and killed him.
The James Webb Space Telescope has spotted a cosmic marvel unlike anything astronomers have ever seen, and this time it's right here in our own solar system. The $10 billion telescope detected a 6,000-mile plume of water vapor emitting from Saturn's moon, Enceladus.
When you think of high-profile jobs, crossing guard may not come in the top 100. But Sherri Manning is the talk of the town in Mansfield.
Manning wrapped up 30 years as a crossing guard last week. She could have never imagined she'd love the job so much.
The professional women's basketball league began its new season. This app can keep you up to date with everything to do with the Dallas Wings or any of the other WNBA teams. It has the most up to date news conference of everything WNBA. You can learn all about anything in the league that gave us Brittney Griner. Learn all about your favorite players. You can see all the highlights from games all over the league. It has statistics in real-time, along with updated scores and full on replays. Go behind the scenes at your favorite WNBA team. There's all kind of breaking news. And you can stream live WNBA games through the League Pass subscription. WNBA: Live Games & Scores is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Plus, lightning is likely responsible for house fires across North Texas on Tuesday, and the Allen Premium Outlets reopens Wednesday. KRLD All Local - May 31, 2023
Seasonable temperatures through Friday, rain chances go away until early Saturday morning, more scattered storms are possible later Saturday through next Tuesday, some rain may be heavy at times this weekend, and slightly cooler temperatures through the period.
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The Tarrant County Commissioners Court has had it with a certain nightclub near Aledo.
Apparently, so has the state.
The State of Texas is now joining the fight to shut down Temptations Cabaret, filing a public nuisance lawsuit seeking to shut the establishment along I-30 just east of the I-20 split down.
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Plus, the US Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of alleged murderer, and a Tarrant County strip club is in jeopardy of being shut down after a string of crimes.
H-E-B, based in San Antonio, has been expanding into North Texas, and the company is also expanding its eCommerce operation. H-E-B now has six locations that can process online orders with four attached to existing stores.
The first vaccine to protect our little ones from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one step closer to approval after the Food and Drug Administration.
This is big news, especially for families who have had to deal with this by needing to take their babies to the hospital.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Rister from Cook Children's joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share more about what this means.
Charlie Morrison, CEO, Salad and Go joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
May is always a time of year when we can see devastating storms, flooding, hail, and tornadoes. Nasty weather can affect all areas of the world. One place that has seen devastating rain and flooding is an area of northern Italy. Flooding there has forced more than 36 thousand people to evacuate and 23 thousand still can't return to their homes. The floods also destroyed 2 and a half million acres of farmland in this rich growing area of Italy.
Our App today is called Sporcle. This one is for trivia quiz fans. This app has all kinds of trivia quizzes for you to play. It doesn't matter the topic. It has a million different games and quizzes. It can be sports, or movies, or music. There are hundreds of categories. You can find anything from regular trivia to crosswords or other kinds of quizzes. You can play by yourself or against opponents from anywhere else in the world. The app also lets you come up with your own quizzes to share with the rest of the gaming world. You can also set the level of difficulty from easiest to outright difficult. It adds new quizzes every day, so you never see the same one twice. Sporcle is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases to play all you want.
Imagine you have plants or strange animals that you just have no clue as to what they are or what they're called. This app can help you find out. All you have to do is start taking pictures. It uses image recognition tech to identify any green growing thing, or any animal around you. It can also be a seeking challenge to earn badges for different kinds of life. It'll even take the ID down to the fungus around you. You can find out if that mushroom is safe, or if it's something you want to avoid. It has millions of life forms in its database. The app also has a full list of what you SHOULD be seeing around you. Seek also is good for family activities and you don't have to worry about your personal data, because it doesn't ask for any. Seek by iNaturalist is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Governor Abbott calls special session for property tax relief, continuing border security fight.
Dallas municipal courts expected to reopen Tuesday, weeks after ransomware attack.
KRLD All Local - May 30, 2023
Another chance for late afternoon and evening showers and storms today, especially east of Dallas, rain chances diminish tomorrow through most of Friday, a decent chance of showers and storms this weekend extending into early next week, and seasonable temperatures through the period.
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Members of the Arlington GM Veterans Group spent this weekend laying flags at the headstones of people buried at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Veterans say General Motors has worked to help them transition back to civilian life.
"People don't have that bond outside the military," says Wesley Carroll, a veteran who went to work at GM after leaving the Marines in 2012. "You don't really meet too many people with that connection and that friendship, people you can truly trust with your life."
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with the Executive Director of the non-profit "A Steady Hand," the Reverend Donald Parish. They've partnered with Dallas College Cedar Valley to host a gaming summer camp. The camp is a unique structure utilizing sports video games to gain exposure to careers in the business of sports. But first He talks to Urban Specialists President Antong Lucky about their big plans to unite parents, youth and law enforcement to keep the city streets safe this summer.
The Dallas Cowboys had OTAs with their new draft picks last week. Find out what the team's veterans are saying about the rookies on this week's 'Merica's Team.
Photo: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys throws a pass during training camp drills at River Ridge Fields on Aug. 1, 2022, in Oxnard, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Another sure sign that we're ready to travel again, after the pandemic. The predictions are millions of Texans will hit the road to get out of town for Memorial Day. It's called the 'unofficial start of summer'.
On today's Ask The Expert, Daniel Armbruster from Texas Triple A joined us.
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Plus, millions of people travel for Memorial Day weekend and a non-profit based in North Texas moves into new headquarters
A non-profit that works with kids and adults with disabilities is moving into a larger location. Ability Connection launched 70 years ago in Dallas and has now moved into a 30,000 square foot office in Las Colinas, giving the organization an additional 8,000 square feet.
This Memorial Day Weekend, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) here in Texas are reminding all of us to stay safe behind the wheel.
They call these next few months the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer."
With the holiday marking the unofficial start of summer, MADD urges everyone to think ahead if plans include alcohol and use taxis, public transportation, rideshare services or call a non-drinking friend.
Emma Dugas is the MADD Texas Program Manager. She joined KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz on the Afternoon News.
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The Texas House of Representatives will vote Saturday on whether to impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton, an investigating panel announced Friday. KRLD's Austin York spoke with James Henson from the UT Politics Project about what's unfolding in Austin.
Photo: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks outside the U.S. Supreme Court on Nov. 1, 2021, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Scott Jessen, Managing Partner, Citadel Partners joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The City of Irving is out with a warning about skimming devices. The warning comes after Irving Police seize several devices from a home. They include deep-insert skimmers, card reader writers, and computer components for making skimmers. Officer Jesus Alvarez says two people are arrested, and their operation has targeted hundreds throughout the entire Metroplex.
A combined Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans and a Wreaths Across America mobile exhibit will kick off Garland’s Memorial Day weekend at Audubon Park from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday.
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There are some signs that debt ceiling and budget negotiations are starting to pay some dividends, with only six days left before a government default. Host of CBS' Face the Nation Margaret Brennan joined KRLD's John Liddle to preview this Sunday's show.
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the time of year when people go boating and swimming, so it's a good time to review some water safety tips. Each year, there are nearly 4,000 drownings and another 8,000 water accidents in the U.S., and drowning is the leading cause of death for children. KRLD's Heather Behrens get s some advice from Nayeli Trejos, director of aquatics and public safety at the American Red Cross.
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The governor has signed a bill into law allowing healthcare workers and law enforcement officers to submit certain information about drug overdoses to a computerized mapping system. Dallas City Council Member Adam Bazaldua says it will give policymakers a good idea of which neighborhoods have the biggest problems...and where they should devote their resources.
The system will track the date, time, and location of the overdose...but will not include the patient's name or personal information.
Memorial Day marks the start of the summer travel season, and according to TransUnion, travel will be up!
46% of respondents in the 2023 Spring and Summer Travel Report said they planned to travel more this spring and summer than they did last year. 47% plan to travel the same amount and only 8% say they plan to travel less.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Cecilia Seiden, Vice President of Travel and Hospitality for TransUnion about the report and summer travel recommendations.
The search continues for a missing man from Fort Worth. The Houston County Sheriff says 23-year-old Vincent Berardi disappeared in the Davy Crockett National Forest in east Texas where he was known to visit often.
The long weekend will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the mid-80s, says meteorologist Adrienne Vonn of NBC 5. Rain chances increase as the weekend goes on.
Plus, DFW Airport is expected to be one of the three busiest airports in the country this weekend... as millions of travelers head out for the holiday weekend.
It wasn't the best way to announce you are going to run for president. The Twitter and Florida governor Ron DeSantis announcement on Twitter Spaces didn't go as well as planned as the server crashed and there were multiple delays due to technical difficulties. KRLDs Austin York spoke to social media and marketing expert Adam Rizzieri about the event.
Target is reportedly in damage-control mode and held an "emergency" company meeting to avoid a "Bud Light situation" after receiving criticism over its Pride Month displays, particularly those with items targeting children. The stock has taken a nose dive and the company's market cap has taken a 9 billion dollar hit. Particularly controversial merchandise includes "tuck-friendly" bathing suits for transgender adults to hide their biological anatomy. KRLDs Austin York spoke with Brendan Case from the Dallas bureau at Bloomberg.
In an extraordinary move, a house committee has voted unanimously to impeach Texas attorney general Ken Paxton claiming that he abused his office and broke the law to help a campaign donor. KRLDs Austin York spoke with SMU political science professor Matt Wilson about Thursday's vote.
Our App today is called Udemy. Learning doesn't have to stop with a diploma or degree. This app will take you to school to learn something beyond what your degree says. It can take you to class through online learning. If you've ever wanted to learn more about computer science, there are a lot of classes in coding, or design, or online photography. Develop your marketing skills, or learn all about arts, music, health, and fitness. It has different classes from experts all over the world. There are more than 183 thousand different video courses, and it's adding new content every month. And if you want to share your knowledge, you can become an instructor for the app. Udemy is a free app on iTunes and Android. There is a subscription model to pay for the courses.
DFW Airport says 1.1 million people will pass through the airport over Memorial Day weekend. The airport expects an average of 216,000 passengers per day through Tuesday, an increase of 1.7% from 2019, the last Memorial Day before the pandemic.
Police departments in Texas and the Texas Department of Transportation have started increased enforcement of seat belt laws.
TxDOT launched the first "Click it or Ticket" campaign in 2002; this year's campaign will continue through June 4.
Thursday, TxDot hung a pick-up truck from a crane in Dallas using only a seat belt.
"Our message here today is this: seat belts are strong. Seat belts save lives," said TxDOT's John Hudspeth.
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Pinky Cole, Founder & CEO, Slutty Vegan talks to KRLD's David Johnson about the opening of a new location of her restaurant in Dallas.
There's been a sharp increase in the number of Hyundais and Kias that are getting ripped off over the last couple of years. It seems that TikTok is teaching amateur car thieves how to steal them through an issue in their security. What is it about our society where people are more willing to try some kind of criminal act because they saw the "how to" on YouTube or on TikTok?
It just leads to a bunch of questions about car thefts in 2023.
On Ask The Expert, Dr. Alex del Carmen joined us. He's a criminology professor at Tarleton State.
This summer, over 1,000 U.S. museums will offer free or reduced-price tickets to low-income families through the Museums for All program. And there are many here in North Texas that are participating.
KRLD was joined by Laura Huerta Migus, deputy director, at the Office of Museum Services.
Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes of Granbury sentenced to 18 years in prison for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack at the US Capitol building.
Rhodes' former wife Tasha Adams comments about the sentencing.
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The Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice at Tarleton State University has just released its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas.
Some of the findings included thatHispanics were more likely to be searched but less likely to be found in possession of contraband. Hispanics were 1.26 times more likely than Whites to be searched; however, the hit rate was 38.6% and 45.4%, respectively.
Also, Blacks were 1.2 times more likely than Whites to be subjected to consent search. Hispanics were 1.6 times more likely.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Alex del Carmen about the most recent findings and what it might mean for Texas.
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Al Scorch and Joey Santore from the viral 'Chonkosaurus' video joined KRLD’s What to Watch team to talk about their new show ‘Kill Your Lawn’, where they travel across the country destroying manicured lawns and replace them with native plants.
Plus, a Dallas man was declared innocent Wednesday after serving more than three decades in prison, a former Argyle fire chief pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $500,000 from the department, and the NHL suspended Dallas Stars' captain Jamie Benn two games for his hit on Mark Stone Monday night.
The weather looks warm and pretty nice for Memorial Day Weekend. And you can bet there's a ton to do in North Texas. KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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Seasonable temperatures, a slight chance of decaying storms early tomorrow morning in our western counties, slight rain chances return Sunday through Wednesday of next week, and a terrific weekend ahead.
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Students at 13 colleges and universities in Texas are pitching business ideas this week to business leaders gathered at SMU. SMU and the venture capital firm, Global Silicon Valley, launched "Texas Cup '23."
Our App today is called Thumbtack. There are always messages on message boards where people are looking for professionals to help them with important jobs around their homes. This app will connect you to pros that are from where you are. You can find a whole laundry list of people. Everyone from contractors, landscapers, or even laundry people that are in your neighborhood. All you need is to pick whatever service that you're looking for. It could be for home improvement or repairs. There are pros that can design websites or photographers So many different trades. You find a list of different pros, what they charge, and compare their prices. Thumbtack is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for their services.
Mike Tuchen, the CEO of Onfido (Airside), joins KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight to discuss the group's acquisition of Airside and what the future of identity verification looks like.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Dr Joseph Lockridge, MD
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Should organ transplant decisions be less focused on a person's bank account and insurance plan?
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Dr. Joseph Lockridge, MD - Kidney Transplant Specialist at Parkland Hospital, Dallas
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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of North Texas is celebrating its latest year of helping kids increase their confidence in math and reading through their StudyTime program.
In the last year, Saint Vincent de Paul has served around 130 kids, Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Bilingual, certified facilitators also provide wraparound services for parents too, including assistance in navigating the educational system.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Luis Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul about the program.
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Jason Cave is the new Executive Director the VA North Texas Health Care System, which serves 40 counties.
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Inflation is taking its toll on Americans, and it's impacting the side hustle industry.
According to a new survey from Bankrate,
39% of U.S. adults now have a side gig. Plus, 44% of side hustlers think they'll always need one to keep up their lifestyle.
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State Senator Roland Gutierrez has been a part of state government since 2008. But he's never experienced anything like the Robb Elementary School shooting.
It happened in his district on May 24, 2022. And the state hasn't been the same since.
KRLD's John Liddle reflected on the anniversary with Senator Gutierrez.
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It's been one year since Uvalde Elementary School shooting.
KRLD All Local - May 24, 2023
Wednesday begins with temperatures between 65 and 70 degrees, with some leftover light rain showers dotting north Texas. As of 5am, only 0.04" of rain has fallen at DFW Airport. Absolutely nothing in Mckinney and Denton, 0.01" at Dallas Love. One to two inches of rain fell in northern Tarrant, northern Parker and Southern Wise counties.
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Telescopes around the world are aimed at the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) this week to get a glimpse of its latest breathtaking feature: a new supernova.
Our App today is called My SOS Family Emergency Alerts. This is an app to make you feel safe when you might be in an unsafe situation. It's a simple way to get help, in case you have an emergency. You just have to get the app, add the people that you want to notify in case of an emergency. If you get into trouble, the app will call all of your emergency contacts to let them know where you are and at what time. It doesn't just send a text message that they might not read. You can also send out an SOS with your voice. You don't have to tap anything into the phone. You can also link it to your Alexa, if you're at home. There's a timer feature to let you countdown to calling your emergency contacts. If it gets to zero, it automatically calls, unless you turn it off. You can also send out a link to your contacts, so they can track where you are at all times or for however long you need to. My SOS Family Emergency Alerts is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Frontier Airlines will establish a permanent base at DFW Airport. Frontier, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, will open the base with 120 pilots, 220 flight attendants and 30 maintenance workers.
f you need to replace your air conditioning unit or one of your other important appliances, Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to get our homes ready for the long, hot summer. State Comptroller Glenn Hagar announced the latest sales tax-free weekend -- this one is for energy-saving and water-saving appliances. It includes everything from AC units and refrigerators to energy-efficient light bulbs. Comptroller Glenn Hagar joined Tuesday's Ask the Expert.
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As we say here in Texas: "It's not just the heat, it's the humidity." Well when it comes to the debt default deadline, maybe you could say: "It's not just the debt limit, it's the policy."
Former Dallas Fed Chair Robert Kaplan does not think the U.S. will default in early June. But he understands the staredown between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
"We need better discipline around fiscal spending," Kaplan says. "Do we need a real conversation about how to reduce our spending and manage it better? Absolutely."
But he knows it's extremely hard to get Republicans and Democrats to come together right now.
"This is as difficult an environment as I've seen in my lifetime," Kaplan says of the political divide.
KRLD's John Liddle also talked with Kaplan about the importance of mission-based business growth.
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A tax-free event across Texas the weekend will allow you to fix up your outdoor...while helping the environment and saving money.
The Plant Guy, Daniel Cunningham, joined the KRLD Morning News with details.
Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1, and the governor of Texas is urging people to plan now. Greg Abbott has declared this week "Hurricane Preparedness Week."
The biggest annual fundraiser for Camp Sweeney is coming up on Memorial Day, May 29.
The 11th Annual Camp Sweeney’s Play for the Day 5K & Festival
is at Lake Highlands North Park at 9344 Church Rd in Dallas on Memorial Day from 8 a.m. to Noon.
KRLD's John Liddle talked to pediatrician, Dr. Ernie Fernandez, who is also director of Camp Sweeney, about the mission of the camp to serve kids who have type 1 diabetes.
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There has been some cooling in the housing market in North Texas. But according to the 2023 Housing Heat Index from Bankrate, the market is still good for sellers.
"When we look at the 50 largest metro areas, Dallas ranks 4th overall," says Bankrate senior mortgage analyst Jeff Ostrowski. "DFW had some high rankings especially in job growth and population growth."
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As the Class of 2023 steps out of college and into the workforce, how are the job prospects looking?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS money expert Jill Schlesinger about the state of the job market as a new wave of grads readies their resumes.
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We're waking up to a few leftover showers across north Texas with temperatures between sixty five and seventy degrees. These showers will rapidly dissipate in the next couple of hours. Partly cloudy today with highs in the mid eighties with a light south wind.
A large complex of storms will form in west Texas late this afternoon and move into the area by midnight. Wind will be the primary threat as temperatures fall into the mid to upper sixties. Severity of the storms will be low in our area.
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Plus, a woman with a knife was injured in a shooting involving Fort Worth police Monday night, Prosper police are asking for the public's help to find an 18-year-old missing since Thursday, and the city of Dallas revised the cost of what it will cost to rebuild its convention center. KRLD All Local - May 23, 2023
All of a sudden, everyone wants a tip. Have you seen the self checkout machines lately? It used to be, you could just pay what came up on the screen.
But, some of those machines are giving you the "option" of leaving a tip for the person behind the register. A lot of people say they feel it just guilts them into leaving 20% for a person that wouldn't normally get a tip.
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Our App today is called The Dyrt. This app is for the campers in the crowd. It's a clearinghouse for information on campgrounds, national, and state parks all over the country. It has more than 44 thousand campgrounds listed. You can find a place if you want to rough it, or if you're more of a glamper, a glamour camper.
It has information on places that take tents, RVs, or if you're looking for a great cabin for your vacation. There are lots of pictures to show you what to expect. You can see reviews from other campers to pick out the best place for you wherever you're going. It'll even help you book your trip to the dirt of your choice.
The app also will tell you what areas have great cell service, or none if you really want to get away from it all. The Dyrt is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases to a Pro version.
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Plus, The Allen community still grieving mass shooting deaths and the City of Dallas closes municipal court building because of ransomware attacks.
William (Bill) E. Lowe, President & CEO of Harmony Bank, N.A. joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Almost 1,000 seniors at Uplift Education campuses in North Texas announced their college plans during an event Monday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Uplift has 45 public charter schools that work with kids from low-income or minority families.
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Unemployment has dropped back under 4% in Texas and around the rest of the country, as more people are finding jobs.
For those people that have jobs, they seem to be happier and more satisfied in their work lives. One reason seems to be the "Great Resignation". People left their old companies to find greener pastures at other companies, and it may have worked.
The new study from The Conference Board says job satisfaction hasn't been this high in the last 35 years. More than 62% of people say they're in a good place.
We got some insight on this and other topics from our workplace expert Shannon McKain.
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Wednesday marks one year since the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Police there say an 18 year old gunman killed 19 students and two teachers before he was shot and killed by authorities.
Another heartbreaking loss for the Dallas Stars, in overtime again. Now the Stars are looking ahead to Tuesday night where they will need a win here in Dallas.
Gavin Spittle, Host of the Fan's Spits and Suds Hockey Podcast, tells the KRLD Morning News the Stars should have won yesterday.
Plus, a teen was killed in a West Fort Worth shooting, and Forney's city attorney's employment hangs in balance after DWI arrest. KRLD All Local - May 22, 2023
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
There's a special event happening this weekend in Dallas! The 2nd Annual Bossfest Conference and Market.
Brianna Gonzales is the Founder/CEO of The Social Chica, the organization hosting this women-led event. She joined KRLD's Afternoon news to share details on how this successful conference and market came about and what unites local entrepreneurs.
It's another cool start across north Texas this morning as readings have fallen into the upper fifties to low sixties. Plenty of sunshine today with afternoon highs in the low to mid eighties. We also have an Air Quality Alert in effect today.
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Our App today is called Chat GPT. Up until now, there hasn't been an official app for this version of A-I. There have been other ones, but some of them are scams. This one is it. Open AI is the maker of Chat GPT and it released an official app last week. If you're new to the A-I that has been so hot recently, Chat GPT started it all. It's able to write whatever you ask it to. You can get detailed answers to any questions that you might do a Google search for. It's able to hold a conversation with you and tailor some advice that you might ask for. There are really no limits to what you can do with this. If you need it to write a professional resume for you, it can do that. It can write letters, help with research, or write a speech that you can give. Chat GPT is the official app from Open A-I. It has in-app purchases.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As a part of the I'm Listening series, we join Audacy's own David O'Leary, who is also a volunteer and leader with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, with a very special feature. But first Chris visits with Mansfield teen Donovan Browder, who has organized so many volunteer events connecting youth withcommunity service, that he's made national headlines.
Plus, American Airlines, pilot's union announce agreement in principle on new collective bargaining agreement, and the North Texas soccer community continues to grow.
Texas Woman's University is developing a new program to train the next generation of pilots. It gets $15 million from the Doswell Foundation to come up with a new collegiate program for aviation
There is a shortage of pilots, and the numbers are even smaller for women in the cockpit. That's where the new TWU program can fill the need.
Christy Shafer is a pilot for American Eagle. She joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
While the Dallas Sports Commission has unveiled its logo for its bid to host matches during the 2026 World Cup, FC Dallas is hoping to build on success from last season.
Phil Green, Chairman & CEO of Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. (NYSE:CFR) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Mesquite Police Chief, David Gill joined KRLD's Afternoon News Team to talk about crime trends in the city and what they're doing to keep residents safe.
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Cliff Keheley, Mesquite City Manager talked to KRLD's Afternoon News Team about the growth and future of the city during the Your Hometown event held at Scrambles.
Violent crime iin Deep Ellum is down, and police credit Dallas' new crime reduction plan.
A bill waiting for a vote in the state senate could do away with state safety inspections for vehicles.
KRLD All Local - May 19, 2023
Brice Donaldson, Marketing Director, Mesquite Rodeo talked to KRLD's Afternoon News team at the Your Hometown event at Scrambles in Mesquite, TX.
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Ventriloquist and America's Got Talent winner Terry Fator spent a couple of his high school years in Mesquite and tells KRLD he moved back to the city to buy his first house as an adult. Now starring in his own show in New York, Fator reflects on some of his formative years in Mesquite.
Photo: Comedian Terry Fator smiles during the NHL Breakaway Challenge as part of the 2022 NHL All-Star Skills as part of the 2022 NHL All-Star Weekend on February 04, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
For more than 50 years, Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite has been thrilling race fans from all over North Texas. Devil's Bowl Speedway moved to its current location on Lawson Road in Mesquite from Far East Dallas in 1967, and since 1972, it's been the family business of Lanny and Martin Edwards.
The notorious Sam Bass made an attempted robbery of a train in Mesquite in the late 1800s. But his haul from an earlier train robbery in Nebraska is the stash that's never been found.
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Crews are undertaking a major construction project on Interstate 635 in Mesquite, as the city's population grows, Kenna Mitchell, with the Texas Department of Transportation, says.
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You can't even begin to talk about Mesquite without mentioning the world-famous Mesquite Rodeo. KRLD's Austin York takes a look at the bulls, blood, sweat and tears that put the city on the map.
Plus, a bill that would eliminate state vehicle inspections awaits a vote in the Texas Senate, and civil rights groups are planning to challenge a bill that would prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender children.
Isolated severe storms this evening, a beautiful weekend, a slow warm up next week and a chance for scattered showers and storms each day.
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A big announcement from one local University. The Texas Woman's University (TWU) System Board of Regents this week accepted a record $15 million gift from the Doswell Foundation. This is the largest, single gift in Texas Woman's history.
The money will lay the groundwork for a new aviation program and it's goal is to address an ongoing industry-wide pilot shortage as well as giving greater access to one of its most underrepresented groups: women.
Chancellor Carine Feyten with Texas Women's University joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss how this amazing opportunity will offer a local avenue for women looking to enter into a high paying career.
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Plus, one man is dead and another in jail after a Louisville shooting, and Dallas County trials to move forward despite ransomware attack.
FC Dallas and the Dallas Sports Commission have revealed a logo and details about their marketing effort to win World Cup matches in 2026. FIFA has announced North America will host the 2026 World Cup and will choose cities later this year.
Volunteers and a family in Fort Worth are celebrating progress on a home they have been building on the campus of the medical device company, Alcon. Alcon and Habitat for Humanity have been working together on projects for 23 years.
Thursday, they held a "board cutting ceremony" at the job site to dedicate the home to the Smith family.
"Just to look at it being built with my own blood, sweat and tears, it's kind of weird at first, but at the same time, I'm like, 'This is amazing,'" said LaNitra Smith. "It's a blessing. That's all I can say."
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Michael Moe, Founder& CEO, Global Silicon Valley (GSV) joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Construction of a new NICU at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Plano will cost nearly $4 million, but it's more of a family care center than just a neonatal intensive care unit.
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Our App today is called Landmarks: Famous Sights in 3D. You might not be able to travel to all the fascinating places in the world. Now, you can bring all of those landmarks to you instead.
Plus, Dallas police are making big changes in the way officers respond to "low priority" calls, and a video shows the moment a Fort Worth officer rescues a kidnapped baby. KRLD All Local - May 18, 2023
During Stroke Awareness Month in May, experts will talk about the top causes of stroke – things like hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, and smoking. But there are less common causes, like sickle cell.
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The city attorney and chief prosecutor for Forney is in jail in Rockwall County after being charged with driving while intoxicated. Jennie Barnes Smith is sitting in the Rockwall City Jail awaiting a bond hearing after she was arrested for driving while intoxicated, according to reports.
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Peter Thurnwald joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about his character 'Alex' in the Netflix series 'XO,Kitty', a spin-off from 'To All the Boys I've Loved'.
Get out and enjoy the weekend with some fun things to do around town!
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Plus, Fort Worth police tell the story of finding a kidnapped baby, and a Denton family is suing after a stray bullet killed their son. KRLD All Local - May 18, 2023
We're waking up to temperatures in the 60s this morning with an Air Quality Alert in effect today. Partly cloudy and warm today with afternoon highs in the upper eighties. There will also be some storms moving in from the west towards midnight tonight, but most of these will weaken as they approach the Metroplex.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new guideline on non-sugar sweeteners (NSS), which recommends against the use of NSS to control body weight or reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).
On Ask the Expert, Meridan Zerner joined the KRLD Afternoon News to break it all down for us. She's a registered Dietician with the Cooper Clinic in Dallas.
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Lawmakers are making a final push for their bills at the state Capitol as the 88th Texas legislative session enters its final weeks. And as the anniversary of the Uvalde mass shooting nears, the spotlight will shine on bills that would address school safety.
To learn what lawmakers are doing to improve school safety, Baylee Friday is joined by state Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio), who represents Uvalde, Derek Cohen, the vice president of policy at the conservative think tank Texas Public Policy Foundation, and Rena Honea, president of Alliance AFT.
Plus, issues from the Dallas ransomware attack continue to grow, and the PBR World Finals continue this weekend.
Students from a school in Fort Worth have left for Little Rock, Arkansas to argue their case to be named national champions in a mock trial competition. The group from Covenant Classical School has already won regional and state competitions.
The PBR World Finals, taking place now at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, will move to AT&T Stadium in Arlington in 2024. The event took place at AT&T Stadium during the pandemic in 2020, returned to Las Vegas in 2021 and moved to Fort Worth last year.
Regeneron ISEF 2023, the world’s largest pre-college STEM competition, is ongoing through May 19 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
More than a thousand student scientists, engineers, and inventors from around the world (49 U.S. states, five U.S. territories and 58 foreign countries) convene for the competition.
On Thursday, the event hosts Public Visitation Day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and is free to the public, with no tickets required.
Maya Ajmera, President & CEO of Society for Science talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the exciting event, including the pop up exhibit featuring 14 statues from #IfThenSheCan - The Exhibit.
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Plus, a Burleson man faces federal charges for making explosives, a man who survived an injury sustained in the Allen mass shooting credits prayer and faith for his recovery, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) is asking other states for military help along the Texas-Mexico border. KRLD All Local - May 17, 2023
What a beautiful morning. Some areas have fallen into the fifties! Plenty of sunshine today, low humidity, and an Air Quality Alert is in effect. High temperatures will reach the low eighties.
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Lawmakers in Austin are getting close to the finish line this session -- and there's plenty of work left to do.
Lots of big issues are still undecided and they have until May 29th to get something done.
On Ask the Expert, Rice University Political Science Professor Dr. Mark Jones joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some of the remaining business.
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Saturn is once again the leader of the 'moon race' after astronomers discovered 62 new moons. The planet's new grand total of moons recognized by the International Astronomical Union is now at 145. It is the first planet to have over 100 moons officially recognized.
Our App today is called Life Hack Tips. There's still something about life hacks that makes people smile. It's those little nuggets of wisdom that you never knew before but can change your life or just make you smarter than the next person. The app breaks down this life hacks into different categories. You can learn something new in technology, food and drinks, travel, money making, home décor, and dozens of others. It has more than a thousand of them and it adds more all the time. One life hack says, if you take a sip of coffee before you add sugar, you won't need as much sugar for it to taste as sweet afterward. It's easy to sort through all the bits of wisdom to find something that applies to you. It also comes with a daily hack of the day. Life Hack Tips is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Plus the memorial at Allen Outlets are being removed, and an arrest has been made in connection to recent fentanyl overdoses.
A survivor of the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets Mall is speaking out about his experiences. 46-year old Irvin Walker was shot and injured during the attack by Mauricio Garcia that killed 8 people. He is currently being treated at Medical City McKinney.
"Enormous thanks and praise to the most high God that protected me through this process," Walker said during a news conference at the hospital on Tuesday. "As soon as I entered this hospital, medical professionals expressed the highest level of love for me."
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George Esquivel, the co-founder of Four Corners Brewing Company, joins KRLD's David Johnson to explain how the brewery is getting ready for summer.
DFW International Airport has announced a $4.8 billion plan to prepare for expected growth in the future. DFW is now the second busiest airport in the world and expects to serve 78 million passengers this year. CEO Sean Donohue expects that number to grow to 100 million by the end of the decade.
The Allen Fire Department has removed crosses set up as a memorial to the eight victims of the Allen Premium Outlets shooting May 6. Volunteers have gathered all the letters, cards, stuffed animals and candles people have left behind over the past ten days.
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As the world of Name, Image and Likeness continues to evolve for college athletes, an app is now allowing fans to direct-pay any student athlete.
The first-of-its-kind app, called myNILpay, was developed by a Dallas-based company.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with the founder and CEO of the platform, Brent Chapman, about how the app works.
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Plus, the fire is out but crews are still on the scene of a massive warehouse fire in Grand Prairie.
A pediatric mental health initiative launched by Children’s Health and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, impacted 150,000 area children and families in its inaugural year.
The program, which was developed to address the mental health
epidemic adolescents are facing in the wake of the COVID-19, provided key training and resources to 75 area providers
in 2022.
The program shifted the focus of mental health care treatment to early intervention that can be done in the primary care setting.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Sabrina Browne, a pediatric psychiatrist at Children’s Health and assistant professor at UT Southwestern about the first year impact of the initiative.
Seat belts save lives. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a vehicle crash by up to 45%. In spite of this, many Texas drivers and passengers still choose not to use their seat belt. In fact, 1,258 unbuckled drivers and passengers died in 2022, up 2.5% from the year before. Many of these deaths were entirely preventable.
With all of this in mind, TxDOT is launching its statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
From May 22 through June 4, including Memorial Day Weekend, law enforcement from around the state will be working overtime ticketing motorists who are not buckled up. State law requires that every person in a vehicle be secured by a seat belt whether riding in the front or back seat. Fines and court costs for failing to fasten seat belts can add up to $250 or more.
TxDOT’s Kendall Sloan talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the initiative.
The Mansfield school committee will consider a proposal that encourages students to select their own books to read, and once selections are made they will be posted online for parents, or anyone, to review.
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Tom McCormick, the president and CEO of Primoris Services Corp. (NYSE: PRIM), tells KRLD's David Johnson how the company's diverse infrastructure holdings set it up for success.
Lyric Stage is presenting TARZAN this weekend (May 17-21) at Majestic Theatre in Dallas.
Adapted from the 1999 Walt Disney Animation Studios film of the same name, TARZAN follows the journey from ‘boy to man’ of an infant who is raised by gorillas in the jungles of West Africa.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Esteban Vilchez, who talks about playing the role of Tarzan, and the physical and personal challenges that come with it.
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Governor Gregg Abbott may call special session of the Texas Legislature.
Victim's memorial coming down at Allen outlet mall.
KRLD All Local - May 16, 2023
Here are your weather stories over the next seven days: Pleasant today, a slow warm up tomorrow through Friday, severe storms are a good bet late Friday evening, and a terrific weekend is ahead!
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May is Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. With more people heading outside to enjoy the warmer weather, it might be a good time to remember the importance of protecting yourself from the sun.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Katherine Wang, joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She's an oncologist with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas. Kristin Diaz and David Rancken speak with her about how common melanoma really is.
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Our App today is called NoonLight. This is a security app if you're ever feeling uncomfortable in what you think could be a dangerous situation. All you have to do is activate the app, and hold a button while you're in that situation. Don't release it until you're safe at home or in your car. Once you do that, you enter a 4-digit PIN. If you're holding the app and let go, and DON'T put in the PIN, help comes running to you. The app will call the police and let them know where you are. If you see something strange, add the info to your timeline, and the app lets the first responders know. It even works, if you have a date with someone you meet on Tinder. One little extra bit of protection for you, in case it goes very badly. If you're in a situation, where you're not in one place, the app will keep up with you via GPS until first responders get to you. Noonlight is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for a premium version with more features.
Plus, the Everman City Council voted to name a playground after the 6-year-old boy last seen in October, and the Allen shooting investigation is nearing its completion.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Former Texas Governor Rick Perry says he is considering another run for the presidential nomination. Perry ran for the nomination in 2012 and again in 2016.
Perry announced his campaign in June of 2015 and withdrew in September before the first primaries and caucuses. He initially endorsed Ted Cruz and then endorsed Donald Trump when Cruz ended his campaign.
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Dallas police still looking for suspect who shot 4 people over the weekend and killed a mother of 3, an innocent bystander.
Today marks "National Peace Officers Memorial Day."
Temporary ban on new short-term rental homes goes into effect in Plano.
KRLD All Local - May 15, 2023
As the search continues for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez from Everman, the city council is considering naming a new park after him. For months police and volunteers have been searching for the six year old who has been missing since last November and is feared dead.
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Law enforcement agencies in Texas are marking National Police Week. Monday is Peace Officers Memorial Day to honor those who were killed in the line of duty.
President John F. Kennedy signed a bill establishing May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962.
President Biden plans to meet with Congressional leaders again tomorrow to discuss the debt ceiling, which must be raised soon so the US can pay it's bills.
Failing to increase the debt ceiling would trigger a default and KRLD's Business expert David Johnson told us earlier default would be a disaster.
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By several measures, confidence in the economy is shaken. An April Gallup poll found that “nearly half of Americans are anxious about the safety of the money they have in accounts at banks or other financial institutions.”
Yes, the banking issue is one of the problems. But that's not the only concern.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about the issues with CBS News Money analyst Jill Schlesinger.
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A warning from the Fort Worth Water Department about door-to-door scammers.
Dallas Stars lay it all on the line in Game 7.
KRLD All Local - May 15, 2023
We're waking up to temperatures in the mid to upper sixties this morning with some patchy fog around. I'm also tracking a cold front that's working its way through the Panhandle right now. This front will arrive in north Texas late this afternoon into the evening.
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Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer, but there is some encouraging news. A clinical trial of 16 post operative patients whose tumors were removed were given an mRNA vaccine, based on their tumors, to fight their cancer. Half of them had no sign of recurrence after two years. Most pancreatic cancer patients have a recurrence by that time, even with chemotherapy. All patients in the trial did have chemotherapy.
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Our App today is called Hoopla. Finally, another use for that library card, if you don't want to go to your neighborhood branch for some reason. You can bring the public library home to you with this app. It connects up with your local branch, and you can borrow just about everything you could when you go in. It has more than 800 thousand different e-books, audiobooks, movies, TV shows, and others. You also can use it when the library might be closed for the day. Maybe, you REALLY want to get that latest bestseller, but it's 3 in the morning. Just borrow it through the app. It also keeps your place, if you want to move from reading on your phone to your tablet. Hoopla is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, the city of Allen will observe a moment of silence for victims of mass shooting and Everman Police bring in new investigators for Noel Rodriguez case.
With the 2023 NFL Draft in the books, which Cowboys selection will make the biggest impact on the team this season?
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Perry Sook, Chairman & CEO, Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
There must be something going on in part of Dallas that we don't know about. For some reason, more people are looking at homes and neighborhoods in Northeast Dallas than in any other area in the country. This comes from a listing on Zillow that says Northeast Dallas is more popular than big-name neighborhoods like the Hollywood Hills, La Jolla, California, Camelback in Phoenix, or the Upper East Side in New York. This survey puts three Dallas neighborhoods in the top 20. Susan Baldwin, a realtor with Allie Beth Allman and Associates in Dallas, joined Ask the Expert on Friday to discuss the survey.
Northwest ISD, one of the fastest growing school districts in Texas, is now planning for additional growth. Voters approved all three parts of a bond package last weekend.
The largest part provides up to $1.67 billion for a fourth high school, eighth middle school, three new elementary schools and four early childhood centers. The district will also replace two elementary schools.
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Allen Premium Outlet mall to remain closed until funerals for all shooting victims are complete.
Proposed EPA rule could impact power plants in Texas.
KRLD All Local - May 12, 2023
Plus, Texas border towns are preparing for an influx of migrants seeking asylum after the expiration of Title 42, and the Dallas Stars win Game 5 to take a 3-2 leads in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals against Seattle.
We're OK for most of today, with just a few showers dotting the area late this morning through the afternoon. By late this evening a large area of showers and storms, some severe (hail and wind), will move in from the west and NW, a brief break in the storms the first half Saturday, then more storms, some severe, develop by late Saturday afternoon and evening.
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This week, teachers all across the nation are being recognized, treated and praised during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Brandi Gregg joined KRLD's Afternoon News. She is a teacher at TJ Musk Middle School in the DISD and part of Teach For America DFW. The organization has been hosting various celebrations for DFW teachers this week.
She explains how teachers have had a huge task in navigating our kids through the pandemic and articulates the evolution our teachers have endured.
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Plus, White Settlement Police identify shooter and Texas House lets voters decide if they want sports gambling in Texas.
Mitch Carr chats with Chris Harto, Consumer Reports to discuss the future of EV's and EPA emission proposals.
The Academy of Country Music returns to Texas Thursday for its awards show. Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are hosting the show.
ACM had been holding the show in Las Vegas. The organization moved to AT&T Stadium in Arlington in 2015 for the 50th anniversary to draw a crowd of 70,252, a Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at an awards show.
Catherine Monson, CEO of Propelled Brands, joins David Johnson on this episode CEO Spotlight.
The PBR World Finals will draw 150,000 people to Fort Worth over the next ten days. The bull riding event is celebrating its 30th year.
As we learn more about the shooting suspect of the Allen Premium Outlet mall, Mauricio Garcia, his name implies that he's Latino... but the ongoing investigation into who he was reveals his connection and belief in white supremacy and support of Nazis.
Joel Schwitzer is the Regional Director of the American Jewish Committee in Dallas. He joined KRLD's Ask the Expert.
Joel spoke with KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about the evolving conversation of: can someone be Hispanic and a white supremacist. As of recent, the U.S. has seen in this country, an increase in far-right extremists with Hispanic backgrounds who spread racist, antisemitic messages. Joel shares what communities can do to combat the hate.
Plus, others injured in Saturday's shooting continue to recover at area hospitals, a vote in the Texas House to put casino gambling before Texans came up short on Wednesday, and the Dallas Stars and Seattle Kraken play Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series Thursday night.
Heading into the weekend it's a perfect time to celebrate your momma...and KRLD's John Liddle has a lot of ways to make it memorable as he takes you Around Town.
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When the 88th Texas Legislature convened in January, Gov. Greg Abbott (R) listed school choice as one of his top priorities. But with the session set to conclude at the end of May, it's unclear if the Texas House will deliver.
This week, Baylee Friday talks to Mandy Drogin of the Texas Public Policy Foundation, a conservative think tank, state Rep. James Talarico (D-Round Rock), and Texas Monthly senior editor Forrest Wilder, who has written extensively about the intersection of public schools and politics, about why school choice is a priority, how it would impact public schools, and who it would benefit.
Very warm and humid today and tomorrow, heat index values will be in the low to mid nineties, isolated severe storms Friday night and on Saturday, very heavy rain possible on Saturday, scattered showers and storms Mother's day through next Tuesday, and Wednesday looks rain-free.
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Tarrant County's chief executive is going after a club that hosted an all-ages drag show.
In a letter sent last week to State Comptroller Glenn Hegar, Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare is asking him to investigate and take action against a club in Fort Worth's Near Southside neighborhood.
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TxDOT is seeking your input on a proposed project in a part of the Metroplex which is exploding in population and will continue to do so for years to come.
TxDOT is looking to reconstruct ten miles of U.S. 81/U.S. 287 between Pioneer Rd. and Avondale-Haslet Rd. in far northwest Tarrant County and far southeast Wise County.
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Hall of Famer Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton makes history as the first African American to sign an NBA contract, forever changing how the game of basketball is played. Everett Osborne joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about his experience playing Nat Clifton in the new movie 'Sweetwater.'
Plus, Wylie ISD had extra counselors at school today following Allen shooting, and critics of short-term rentals get a victory in Plano.
Two school districts in North Texas say threats were made against campuses Wednesday. Denton Police say they were told about "an image circulating on social media regarding a threat to Denton schools," and Haltom City Police say students told them about a threat made against Birdville ISD's Haltom Middle School.
Both cases were hoaxes, but the departments say they take all threats seriously and have continued to investigate.
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This week, the White House announced it will set up new rules for what passengers can expect, if they have to deal with flight cancellations that could have been prevented.
The administration is working on those rules that could be finished by the end of the year. Airlines would have to pay passengers in cash for long flight delays, when those carriers are responsible. They'd also have to pay for hotels and meals as well.
The rules would apply to domestic flights or international flights that start in the US, or return to the US.
Right now, we don't expect much and in some cases, we're on our own if we're stuck at the airport.
What does this really mean? On today's Ask The Expert, Casey Carr joined us from Sharon Carr Travel
Rafael R. Lizardi, CFO, Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Jen England, COO/FoodRescueHero.org
The Food Rescue Hero™ platform is an end-to-end solution that supports a food recovery organization’s operations—from managing donations, mobilizing volunteer drivers, real-time rescue coordination to reporting on your impact.
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Plus, customers have been allowed to pick up their cars from Allen Premium Outlets, but when the shooting started last weekend, they had to leave everything behind. KRLD's Alan Scaia talked with a man who was trying to help out.
People who live in Allen have come together to help the families of victims of Saturday's shooting and also people who had to leave their cars behind. The FBI started escorting people to pick up their cars Monday, but when people evacuated, they had to leave them in the lot.
The Plano City Council has adopted a one-year moratorium on any new short-term rental homes through companies like Airbnb or VRBO. The Council took that step after hearing from residents who complained that short-term rentals could attract large crowds and activity that was inappropriate for neighborhoods.
"We all know the severity of the STR situation that is growing by the day," said Plano resident Suzanne Pappas. "Every moment we hesitate is another opportunity for a pop-up brothel, a shooting through a three-year-old's playroom, another weekend of neighbors dreading what they might be dealing with - depending on who shows up to the STR that weekend."
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Plus, the Allen police officer who fatally shot the gunman on Saturday will be recognized by the Uvalde Foundation for Kids, MedStar explains how first responders address their own mental health after working tragic events, and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) says there are things that can be done to reduce gun violence.
Scattered showers and isolated storms today, warm and humid Thursday and Friday, widespread heavy rain on Saturday, leftover showers on Mother's Day, and cooler weather arrives early next week.
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The Plano City Council has adopted a one-year moratorium on any new short-term rental homes through companies like Airbnb or VRBO. The Council took that step after hearing from residents who complained that short-term rentals could attract large crowds and activity that was inappropriate for neighborhoods.
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Our App today is called Sortly. Do you know how much stuff you have? Do you have an inventory of your belongings? It's important for a lot of reasons. One reason, you might be moving and want to keep track of your belongings before they go into boxes. Or you might want to have a full listing of your things to update your homeowners' insurance. This app can help you keep that inventory for your business. It has all sorts of uses to help your organize everything. You can use your tablet or phone or desktop to see what's in your personal or professional inventory. The secret is: you take pictures of everything and group them into folders. You can also scan barcodes for your items. You can even use the app to come up with unique QR labels. If you're a business, the app can help to keep up with how much you have in stock and when to re-order. Sortly is a free app on iTunes and Android. It comes with in-app purchases.
Our App today is called OpenBay. You might have your favorite mechanic that you trust with all your car repairs. That's a rare thing. For the rest of us, we have to go look for someone that can fix problems and hope that we don't get overcharged for the trouble. Open Bay can help. It can aid you when you need to find a repair shop for what ails your car. It lets you compare quotes for your particular repair from shops near you. You can also book a time at the place you choose. If a repair shop wants to be part of the Open Bay lineup, it has to follow certain standards. You open up the app, and describe what you need. The app gives you a ballpark of what kind of cost you're looking at. Open Bay is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have discovered an asteroid belt outside of our solar system for the very first time.
PHOTO: Artistic Rendering of Debris Disks
The Allen police officer who shot and killed the gunman in Saturday's massacre will be honored for his heroics.
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids says it will be presenting the officer with its National Hero Award for Bravery and Dedication to Duty.
"It is not lost on us the heartbreak behind those who lost their lives," says National Director Daniel Chapin in a statement posted over the weekend. "It is also not lost on us how many more could have been had this officer not ran toward the threat and ended it."
The Uvalde Foundation for Kids is based in Dallas and was formed in response to the massacre last year at Robb Elementary School, in which 19 kids and two teachers were killed.
The date and time for the ceremony have yet to be determined.
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Plus, critics of short-term rentals get a win in Plano and one of the largest army bases in the U.S. is no longer named after a Confederate general.
The horrific shooting in Allen on Saturday once again put a spotlight on mental health. Matt Zavadsky, chief strategic information officer with MedStar, joined Ask the Expert on Tuesday to discuss what mental health resources are available to first responders and why they're so important.
Photo: Richard Scotman (L) and Gabriel Riveros pray with City of Allen police officer Sgt. Ty Latham at an entrance to the Allen Premium Outlets mall after the mass shooting occurred on May 8, 2023, in Allen, Texas. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
A new missing children alert system is one step closer to becoming law, as the state House of Representatives has unanimously passed the "Athena Alert" bill.
Our App today is called Night Sky. People rediscovered their passion for the stars, thanks to pictures from the Webb telescope. When you live in big cities, it can be a problem to see what's in the sky above you even on the clearest of nights. Light pollution doesn't affect this app. It can turn your phone into a planetarium. All you have to do is point the phone to the sky, and it will show you what's out there. It'll identify stars, planets, and constellations. It can even show you what satellites are in orbit around the Earth. You don't even have to wait until the night. The stars are always there, day or night. You can just point your phone at the ceiling to identify what's out there. There's also a way to tag your favorite stars, so you can keep track of where they are at any time. Night Sky is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
Troy Rudd, CEO, AECOM (NYSE: ACM) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight
The man who fatally shot eight people Saturday at an outdoor shopping mall in Allen "targeted the location rather than a specific group of people," officials say. Speaking Tuesday at Allen City Hall in the first formal press briefing since Saturday night, Texas DPS Regional Director Hank Sibley said the gunman appeared to arrive at Allen Premium Outlets and start shooting indiscriminately.
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KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Dr. Armando Meza, MD/Texas Tech Health Science Center-El Paso.
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Wylie ISD has extra counselors available at Cox Elementary School Tuesday as a result of the shooting at Allen Premium Outlets this weekend. Two of the eight people who died were students.
Plus, we are learning more about the 8 people killed at the Allen mall massacre Saturday.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Strokes touch the lives of hundreds of thousands every year, with around 800,000 reported annually in the U.S. Jason Gleason, a board-certified nurse practitioner with 20 years of service in the USAF/Air National Guard, lost his wife to a stroke when she was only 40.
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As the economy has worsened, so have Americans' feelings about their money. In turn, money issues are leading to negative impacts on mental health.
A brand new survey from Bankrate shows that 52% of U.S. adults say that money has a negative impact on their mental health. Those impacts include anxiety, stress, worrisome thoughts, loss of sleep and depression. That number is way up from 2022, where 42% indicated money was having a negative mental health impact.
“Americans are feeling pretty bad about their finances, with inflation at the center of many of these money worries," says Bankrate Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman. "Despite a strong job market, wage growth has not kept pace with the rising cost of living."
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Rossman about some deeper findings from the Bankrate survey.
Plus, officials said the Allen attack may have been planned weeks in advance and they are making mental health services available to all who need them. KRLD All Local - May 9, 2023
Widespread shower and non severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, a brief break in the precipitation today, Thursday, and most of Friday, and widespread heavy rain for Saturday, Mother's Day into the first part of next Monday.
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Some of the content that news agencies turned to during that mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets came from various people posting on social media. This has been a trend that's been going on for years- social media users turned into news sources, just as they post video and pictures from the scenes of events.
What responsibility do those people have?
On Ask The Expert, Steve Lee joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the evolution of the common reporter through their cell phone cameras. He's a professor of practice and a digital expert from SMU.
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Plus, the non-profit Victims First sets up a GoFundMe for the families affected by the Allen shooting and a state representative steps down after investigation.
Victims First, a group that advocates for the victims of mass shootings, has set up a GoFundMe account with 100% of the proceeds going to the families of Allen shooting victims. KRLD's Austin York spoke with President Anita Busch.
Photo: People pray during a visit to a memorial set up near an entrance to the Allen Premium Outlets mall after the mass shooting occurred on May 8, 2023, in Allen, Texas. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Marc Gravely, Managing Director, Gravely LLC joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
State Representative Allen Leach represents the city of Allen in the Texas Legislature. He lives just a mile from the Allen Premium Outlets where a tragic shooting occurred on Saturday. He returned to Austin to speak about what happened and remembered the victims.
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Police sources find neo-Nazi rhetoric in social media posts from Allen gunman.
People returning to Allen outlet mall to claim vehicles left behind during shooting.
Senator Ted Cruz introduces bill that would double the number of police officers on school campuses.
KRLD All Local - May 8, 2023
There are different definitions for what we call a mass shooting, depending on the number of people killed, the number wounded, and what type of weapon is used.
Emotions. All of them. Fear. Rage. Sadness. Resentment. Grief.
How do we get to hope? It's a process.
KRLD's John Liddle brought Leigh Richardson from the Brain Performance Center in Dallas in for some perspective and advice.
The tragedy in Allen impacts North Texans from 5 to 105. It doesn't matter how old we are, it causes emotions.
Of course, that includes our kids.
So what do parents and caregivers say to frame the facts of Saturday for children? And should we even be talking about it with them?
KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Dr. Jessica Gomez, clinical psychologist and executive director of the Momentous Institute.
Dr. Gomez had tremendous advice for how to talk with children about the tragedy in Allen.
On the surface, Friday's jobs report, which indicated employers added 253,000 jobs in April, was surprisingly good.
But over the weekend, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger looked closer, and saw some issues that reminded her of a "check engine light" coming up on your car's dashboard.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jill about her thoughts.
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Over the past three years, millions of older adults have faced financial hardships as they lost jobs or income. At the same time, the demand for digital skills in the workforce has accelerated rapidly.
To help older adults learn workplace technology skills that can help provide long-term financial stability,AARP Foundation is offering a free, hands-on program, Digital Skills Ready @50+.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Emily Allen, Senior Vice President of Programs, AARP Foundation about the program.
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North Texans are grievng this morning following another mass shooting. 8 people were gunned down and killed while out shopping at the Allen Outlets mall Saturday.
DPS officials identify mass shooting suspect who they say has ties to extremist groups.
KRLD All Local - May 8, 2023
Above average temperatures through Friday, a ton of humidity, a few isolated storms today and tomorrow, better rain chances on Wednesday, isolated storms Thursday and Friday, and possibly widespread rain on Mother's Day weekend.
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Our App today is called Manything. Do you have any of your smartphones or tablets lying around, not doing anything? Now you can repurpose them to make your house a little safer. Manything stands for Monitor Anything. It lets you turn your old tech into smart cameras to watch out for anything that moves in your house while you're away. All you have to do is download the app onto your current phone and on your old device. One is the viewer, one is the camera. You can watch your home anytime you wish. You can also record what's going inside the house. It also lets you save that video to the cloud. Set up the remote detection zones and decide how sensitive you want the camera to be. Manything can work with one camera for free, or you can set up an entire CCTV network. Manything is a free app on iTunes and Android. It comes with a subscription plan.
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KRLD's Barbara Schwarz spoke with a shopper who was on lockdown at Allen Premium Outlets during a reported shooting in Allen, Texas, Saturday.
Election day for local races across Texas is Saturday, and one of the most expensive could be in Arlington. Tarrant County Elections says 4.1% of voters cast ballots during the early voting period.
Zack McLarnon, Co-Founder Parker & Hyde joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Pedestrian deaths account for one in five of all traffic fatalities in Texas and two out of every three of those are on interstates or highways, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Plus, voters in Arlington will pick their mayor Saturday as incumbent Jim Ross seek sa second term.
For almost 50 years the Dallas Black Theater Academy has been creating a path for success for students across North Texas. They're this week's KRLD DIfference Makers.
Katricia Eaglan was only 14 when she saw dancers from the Dallas Black Theater. It opened her eyes.
"It was my first time seeing the company. That was my first time seeing dancers that looked like me, skintones, body type, dancing to music that I would be interested in dancing to," Katricia said.
That's when she became interested in dancing and attending the Dallas Black Theater Academy. After graduating and joining the Dallas Black Theater professional touring company, Katricia is now the Director of the Dallas Black Theater Academy - which has been exposing the children of Dallas to all forms of dance since 1973.
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The On Our Sleeves Movement For Children’s Mental Health finds half of parents of children younger than 18 feel their children’s mental health has suffered during the past 12 months because of social media use.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Ariana Hoet, clinical director of On Our Sleeves and a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, about her reaction to the survey, and recommendations for kids, parents, and social media.
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Since the pandemic, hearing and speech professionals have reported a rise in hearing and speech-related issues for kids.
To mark Better Hearing and Speech Month, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) president-elect Tena McNamara talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the problems professionals are seeing, and the indicators parents should be looking for to know if their kids are having issues.
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With Title 42 less than a week away from expiring, tens of thousands of migrants are waiting to cross the southern border into Texas and other border states.
The immigration crisis will be a main topic on CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday morning at 9:30.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with moderator Margaret Brennan about this week's show, which includes guests: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ).
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Dallas Stars even the NHL playoff series with Seattle.
Ted Cruz unbothered by Colin Allred Seante challenge.
All Local - May 5, 2023
Warming temperatures, heat index values in the mid to upper nineties, the threat for scattered severe storms during the late afternoon and evening, and a ton of humidity.
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On Ask the expert, His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General Richard Hyde joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the excitement behind history being made.
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Robert S Kaplan, Former CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Former Vice-Chairman, Goldman Sachs joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Democrat Colin Allred has announced he will challenge Republican Ted Cruz in 2024. Cruz will be running for his third term.
The man police say led police on a chase that ended with an officer's death last year has pleaded guilty. Officer Brandon Tsai had spotted a car with fake paper tags in November and tried to pull the driver over.
Police say Colbie Hoffman, 22, sped off. Tsai crashed during the chase.
Plus, cities along Rio Grande get ready for the end of Title 42, and Ercot warns of possible brown-outs this summer.
Jasmine Mathews talked to KRLD's What to Watch team about her role in the film 'Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World'
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Author/Entrepreneur Isa D. Watson, the CEO of SQUAD. Named Top 100 MIT Alumni in Tech 2021, she's a physical scientist turned social scientist, building the next generation's social connection tool. But first, Chris talks to mental wellness and suicide prevention specialist Fonda Bryant as the US Surgeon General announced an "advisory" for the loneliness epidemic we're facing.
To say the mission of Beacon of Light "hits home" for executive director Doug Reed is an understatement.
Reed, a long-time member of St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano, helped launch the program in 2021. His daughter, Natalie, then 29, died by suicide in January 2020 shortly before the pandemic.
Beacon of Light invites the community to its first special event, a panel discussion, “Thriving in Transition: How Healthy Families Navigate Life’s Next Season,” on May 10, from 6:30-8 p.m., in Piro Hall at St. Andrew Methodist.
The event, free and open to all, will feature guest speaker, Dr. Elizabeth Zak, a licensed clinical psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working with children and adults across the lifespan, as well as a panel discussion with Hannah Wilkins (college freshman); Julee Williams (parent of 4 children, ages 19 to 25); Rev. Kim Meyers, St. Andrew; and Tyler Woodall, LPC, Beacon of Light counselor.
Walking can be hazardous to your health in Texas.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Divya Sangam, ValuePenguin.com
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Actors never know where their next job is going to be. That's why Duncanville High School graduate Yasmine Al-Bustami feels so fortunate to be filming Season 4 of The Chosen in her home state, and less than 20 miles from where she grew up.
"It's the dream! It's honestly part of why I took the job," Al-Bustami says joyfully of her role as Ramah on The Chosen.
It's another busy Spring weekend with plenty of fun things to do Around Town in North Texas.
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Plus, multiple city of Dallas services were impacted by a ransomware attack on Wednesday, and ERCOT warns of possible summer brownouts. KRLD All Local - May 4, 2023
Morning clouds afternoon sunshine today with afternoon highs reaching the low to mid eighties. Our storm threat ramps up between 4 PM and 9 PM. Some of these storms will contain some large hail and damaging wind,
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Plus, a ransomware attack hits the city of Dallas, and the man suspected of killing 5 people is behind bars - and so his wife.
Former Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A clinic in Dallas has received a grant of almost $6 million from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services. Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic runs six locations and sees more than 400 patients a day.
The clinic charges on a sliding scale for people who do not have insurance or are low income.
"Tens of thousands of individuals and families have trusted us with their care," says Chief Executive Officer Leonor Marquez. "They consider LBU Community Clinic their home, their family doctor."
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Artificial intelligence has integrated itself into numerous industries and most recently, it is being used in an app that most kids are into. Snapchat recently launched My AI chatbot for its 750 million monthly users. It's powered by ChatGPT and can do things like hold conversations, suggest AR filters, and generate photos. Snap says they have trained the bot to avoid things that violate its community guidelines, like swearing, sexually explicit content, violence, and politics. But is that enough?
On Ask The Expert, Dr. Ken Jones joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is a psychologist as well as the director of behavioral health at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. He shares his thoughts on the impact this will have on kids' mental health.
A woman who lives in Fort Worth is planning a fourth rally this weekend to warn other families about fentanyl. The CDC says overdose deaths among people ages 14 to 18 increased 109% from 2019 to 2021.
Stephanie Hellstern's 16 year old son died from a fentanyl overdose in July of 2020. She says her son thought he was buying a Percocet pill.
"It wasn't just laced with fentanyl, it was pure fentanyl," she says.
The Drug Enforcement Administration says two milligrams of fentanyl can be fatal. Hellstern says her son had 12 milligrams in his system when he died.
Hellstern has launched the "North Texas Fentanyl Coalition." She says the organization now has 60 members. She says she has also worked on panels set up by Governor Greg Abbott to provide education and awareness.
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The water parks formerly known as Hawaiian Falls will now be called Hawaiian Waters. The name revision comes with a series of efforts from Premier Parks, the parks' operator, to enhance the guest experience at the water parks.
Northwest ISD, which spans parts of Denton, Tarrant, and Wise counties, covers 234 square miles. The district serves around 108 housing developments that are either complete or being built out.
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Texans are going deeper into debt, and the credit card interest and fees paid in 2022 were incredibly burdensome.
According to a new study by Lending Tree, Texans paid $11.8 billion in interest and fees on credit cards last year. Only Californians ($17.1 billion) paid more. Florida was third at $10.6 billion.
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Plus, an Arlington teacher was charged with having an improper relationship with a student, and Joe Pavelski's return was not enough in the Dallas Stars' Game 1 loss to Seattle in Round 2. KRLD All Local - May 3, 2023
Scattered showers and storms are possible tomorrow through next Tuesday, mainly during the evening hours. Some of these may become severe late Thursday, especially west of Fort Worth. Afternoon highs will continue to warm through the weekend, with increasing humidity.
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The man accused of shooting five of his neighbors to death in Texas, because they asked him to stop firing his gun, was arrested Tuesday, officials say.
Francisco Oropesa, 38, had been on the run since Friday, when police say he burst into his neighbors' house and killed five members of a family – including a 9-year-old boy – because they complained that his gunshots were keeping them awake.
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Our App today is called Afloat. This is an app to help with that perfect gift for someone else. It's also good when you want to support local businesses here in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It's a gifting marketplace for any occasion. Birthdays, holidays, or just because you want to send something special to someone special in your life. The app connects you with up to 70 different stores and boutiques here or in Kansas City. Again, you get to shop local. All you have to do is look through the stores and find the perfect something that you like, and start the process there. The app has connections with companies like Stanley Korshak, Jojo Mommy, and others. It's also great for last minute shopping, since you can get same-day delivery. afloat: gifting on-demand is a free app on iTunes.
The James Webb Space Telescope may have just uncovered another monumental scientific breakthrough. On Monday, NASA announced that astronomers detected water vapor around a distant rocky planet with the help of JWST.
Plus, municipal candidates pull out all the stops for their campaigns and the Omni Hotel opens PGA Resort in Frisco.
A resort complex has opened about a mile from PGA of America in Frisco. Omni PGA Frisco covers 660 acres a block south of Highway 380 and a mile west of Dallas North Tollway.
Plus, the Dallas Police Association says an increase in shootings can impact all officers, and a Collin County man was shot Monday at a college baseball game in Texarkana.
Mitch with Dr. Nancy Ramirez, PsyD, Texas Tech Health Science Center/El Paso to discuss kids' mental health, the factors that influence and how to help them.
The latest numbers show that 18% of Hispanic adults report a mental illness, but just a third of them have access to mental health treatment.
So the Grant Halliburton Foundation is stepping in to help, building a Hispanic Outreach Team, and launching their HereForTexas.com website in Spanish.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Kevin Hall, president of Grant Halliburton Foundation, about the increased outreach.
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More than 16 million Americans are diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ranging from children, teens to adults. Right now, there is a nationwide shortage of medications used to treat ADHD.
The Food and Drug Administration announced the shortage back in October, blaming manufacturing delays. But experts say the shortage is more about an increase in demand. ADHD diagnoses spiked significantly during the Pandemic.
KRLD's John Liddle dove into the reasons for the shortage with Dr. Greg Mattingly, Associate Clinical Professor, Washington University and President Elect of APSARD.
A Dallas police officer and his K9 partner are recovering from Friday's shooting in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood, but other officers say they will keep responding to calls despite several high profile cases of violence in Texas and Oklahoma.
In addition to the shooting in Dallas Friday, five people were shot and killed in Cleveland, Texas; seven people were found dead on a property in Henryetta, Oklahoma Monday.
One person was arrested after a deadly shooting led to a standoff in Kaufman County, The Dallas Morning News reports U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D-Dallas) is set to challenge U.S. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in 2024, and the 17-day Frisco Fair was canceled just three days in because the city revoked its permit. KRLD All Local - May 2, 2023
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Matt Gromada, Chase Bank, Head of Family Banking.
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Beautiful weather today and tomorrow, the threat for scattered strong to severe storms returns in the late evening hours Thursday through Monday, humidity soars by the weekend and so do the temperatures! 90s returning after a long respite.
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Our App today is called Just Press Record. This is an audio recorder for the phone. It can also provide transcription services for anything that it hears and records. It takes just one tap to start everything working. The app also provides editing tools to get everything the way you want it. One tap starts the recording, one tap can pause it, and one more tap will stop the recording. There's really no limit to how long you record, as long as you have the space in your iCloud to save the files. The app also transcribes text, which you can also search to find certain words. After you're done, you can share your recordings and transcriptions with other apps that you have. They can also go onto your social media. Just Press Record is 5 bucks on iTunes.
Plus, two officers shot last week are now home recovering, and American Airlines pilots vote to authorize a strike.
Dallas Police have released body camera video of last week's officer-involved shooting where a suspect was shot and killed. Officers were first called to the home in the Pleasant Grove area of Southeast Dallas Thursday night for a report of domestic violence.
Through Sunday, just 31,550 people had voted early in Denton County elections. Denton County has 607,463 total registered voters, meaning turnout is about 5.2%.
Nick Bailey, President & CEO, RE/MAX joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Police and the FBI continue a manhunt for a man that they say shot 5 of his neighbors in the town of Cleveland, Texas. They've been searching everywhere for Francisco Oropeza since that shooting on Friday.
The police say one of his neighbors went to Oropeza's home to ask him to stop shooting his AR rifle because the shooting disturbed his sleeping child.
They say Oropeza went to the neighbor's home and started shooting. In the end, there are 5 dead.
How does this happen? On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Dr. Alex del Carmen. He's a criminology professor at Tarleton State and he joined us.
Kellie Carroll doesn't believe that everything happens for a reason.
But she does believe you can make a reason out of everything, including personal tragedy.
Carroll is the founder of Rebel Theatrics. While it’s primarily a theater and dance training company, part of their curriculum is dedicated to mental health, because she feels there’s a huge lack of support in that area in the fine arts.
It's support that she knows is needed after losing her brother, Scott, to a mental health crisis in May of 2017.
"We did not have much, if any, warning signs for his choosing to stop living his life," Carroll says. "In the process of my family healing from such a sudden, tragic and confusing loss...more and more (of my) students were coming to me...with bigger things about their self-worth and self-esteem and emotional health. And that's when I knew I wanted to be more than just a dance teacher and just a theater teacher."
So two years ago, Carroll and co-founder Lucas Atkins, founded Rebel Theatrics.
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Plus, Denton county voters plan for growth and state of emergency in effect for El Paso as they prepare for an onslaught of illegal migrants to arrive.
First Republic has become the third midsize bank to fail in the last two months after the FDIC seized the bank overnight, and sold it to JPMorgan Chase.
KRLD's John Liddle talked to CBS business analyst Jill Schlesinger about the latest bank collapse, and also the Fed's impending interest rate decision coming Wednesday.
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May is Mental Health Month, and Mental Health America is releasing their 2023 Mental Health Toolkit. This year the report is titled “Look Around, Look Within.”
There are some alarming findings: More than 6.3 million people worldwide in 2022 took a mental health screening using the Mental Health America (MHA) Online Screening Program, a nearly 138% increase from 2020.
Schroeder Stribling, President & CEO of Mental Health America talked about some of the results with KRLD's John Liddle.
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Plus, dozens of people rallied outside the Tarrant County Courthouse on Saturday to demand more action on cold cases, and the Texas Rangers took three of four games from the New York Yankees over the weekend. KRLD All Local - May 1, 2023
A very pleasant day today, warming temperatures through the end of the week, we might even hit ninety degrees on Friday and Saturday, and there's a chance of late day storms Thursday through Sunday.
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A new form of real estate fraud is roaring through the metroplex, literally costing people their homes.
Our App today is called Knowable. This is an app that can teach you what you need to know in all sorts of different topics. Every Monday through Thursday provides different audio courses on various issues from the top minds and experts in the world. They have more than 200 different lessons already from everyone like the astronaut, Scott Kelly to Mark Bittman from the New York Times to an NBA star Chris Paul. It's a way to just get smarter on a daily basis. The goal of the app is to provide some inspiration for you to seek out new goals, and attain them. You can learn what they call life changing skills for life on the go. You can even take quizzes on the material that you're learning to make sure you understand it all. Each lesson only takes 10 minutes. Knowable is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Dave Swavey the executive director of Guns N Hoses of North Texas, a nonprofit providing financial assistance to families of police officers and firemen lost in the line of duty. The Guns and Hoses charity golf tournament is one of the largest in the state. First, Chris speaks with Danny Noah of the Dallas Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Dallas' own author/speaker Fran Harris about her amazing career and being one of the newest ministry partners for the FCA Dallas ISD Golf Camp for kids.
Plus, parts of North Texas could see severe thunderstorms Friday afternoon, and the Dallas Cowboys introduced their first-round draft pick on Friday.
Four hundred veterans from every conflict dating to World War II attended a luncheon at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth Friday. This was the second "Roll Call" luncheon at the base.
"This flag that hangs right here is a product of your service to this nation," Commanding Officer Mark McLean told the group.
NAS JRB hosted a roll call luncheon last year, and McLean said he would like to make the luncheon an annual event. Smaller events have also been held at other locations nearby. McLean said the events can give veterans a chance to connect. He said the celebration with veterans can also help the 10,000 active duty members of the armed forces at the base understand the importance of their service.
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Steve Van Amburgh, CEO of Dallas-based KDC Real Estate Development & Investments, joins David Johnson on today's CEO Spotlight.
Two Fort Worth boys recovering after being critically hurt following a lightning strike.
Mesquite couple arrested in St. Louis for sex trafficking two young teens from North Texas.
KRLD All Local - April 28, 2023
A skatepark will hold its grand opening Saturday on Fort Worth's Near Southside. Planning for the park near Hemphill and Allen started in 2016 with workshops and community meetings.
Fire Station Park includes green space and space for people to gather in addition to the 15,000 square foot skatepark and 5,000 square foot "all-wheel track."
Plus, a Dallas police officer and K9 were injured in a shooting early Friday morning, and two Fort Worth boys injured in a lightning strike this week are on the road to recovery.
Severe weather possible this afternoon, a beautiful, but cool weekend ahead, and staying nice through most of next week with a slow warm up.
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Texans who drive electric vehicles could face a new expense. The Texas House and Texas Senate have both passed a bill that would impose a new annual registration fee on those vehicles. The version that cleared the House this week sets the fee at $200.
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Our App today is called Roadtrippers. This app is just what you might need if you're planning a roadie for your summer vacation, or at any time that you're on the road out of town. The app can help you to plan your trip to get the most out of the time on the road. You build the route in the app, and it gives you turn-by-turn navigation in the maps section. It can help you find interesting places along the way if you're looking for a little side trip before you get back on the highway. It has millions of locations, like diners or other attractions that might interest you. It has national parks and hotels on the way. There are travel guides in the app. If you're road-tripping with others, you can sync up all of your devices so you end up at the same places at the same times. Roadtrippers - Trip Planner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Homeland Security Investigations' office in North Texas hosted a round table this week on international criminal operations running illegal mining operations in Central and South America. Thirty five agents from the U.S., Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru attended the event.
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A for profit jail corporation and others settle after a Texas woman dies on their watch. 46-year-old Holly Barlow-Austin died at the Bi State Jail in Texarkana in 2019 after she was arrested for probation violation. The lockup, at the time, was run by Louisiana-based LaSalle Corrections. Barlow-Austin was HIV positive. Her husband brought her medication to the jail but she wasn't give her pills for eight to ten days. Her family's attorney Eric Heipt says Barlow-Austin began developing alarming symptoms. "Over the next several weeks her condition got worse and worse and worse. She was never taken to the hospital or seen by a doctor."
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Plus, Southwest reports they lost $160 million in its first quarter and a racist classroom presentation at a Fort Worth high school gets the attention of the Department of Education.
This Saturday, April 29th, there's a big event happening in Desoto that you can take the whole family out to enjoy. It's the 6th Annual Von Miller Day!
The 2-time Super Bowl Champion is hosting one of the largest community festivals in his hometown. There's going to be everything from bounce houses, games, autographs, raffles/giveaways, and food!
Von Miller currently plays for the Buffalo Bills. He says he looks forward to reuniting with the community that has been a huge part of his upbringing. He says he looks most forward to celebrating the city along with his own kids.
The 6th annual Von Miller Day is on Saturday, April 29, in DeSoto at Zeiger Park, off of Eagle Drive. It's free, please keep the pets at home.
The Barbie Movie, Coachella, Tax Day and Earth Day were all a part of the trending searches on Google for April.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Charity Mhende, Google Technology Expert, about what the search engine giant has seen this month.
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Doctors have described heart disease as a silent killer because you often don't even know you have it until something serious happens.
That pattern could be changing very quickly, thanks to the latest in high tech.
Scientists are now utilizing artificial intelligence to help with ways to predict the risks of heart disease before it becomes a problem.
What's the future of A-I and cardio-medicine?
We turned to the perfect person to answer that on today's Ask The Expert. Dr. Fahmi Farah is a cardiologist and the director of Bentley Heart Health.
Paul Reiser's career has arguably never been hotter. Likely best known for creating and starring in the hit TV series, “Mad About You” (NBC) - available on Amazon Prime, his acting credits have exploded again over the past few years.
Paul was recently nominated for an Emmy for his work in Netflix’s “The Kominsky Method." He played Dr. Sam Owens in season 4 of the global phenomenon “Stranger Things” - which broke streaming viewing records. (Don't ask him if he's coming back for season 5, he doesn't know!)
Paul was also recently introduced as THE LEGEND in Amazon’s hit series, “The Boys.”
But Paul's roots are in stand-up comedy. And he's carved some time in his schedule to hit the road.Reiser plays at the Arlington Improv on May 5 and 6.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Paul about his career and his return to stand-up comedy.
Richard J Stockton, the president & CEO of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc (NYSE:BHR), tells KRLD's David Johnson why the company has focused on luxury hotels and how the industry has bounced back since 2020.
Almost every city in the country has a high school named Dunbar High, but many people don’t realize who the powerhouse of a person who was behind the name. This Saturday (April 29) at 2:30 p.m., the African American Museum, Dallas, will host a free screening of “Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond The Mask. The creator of the documentary, Professor Frederick Lewis talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the significance of the work.
Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) president and CEO Bob Jordan joins KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight to discuss the company's first-quarter earnings, which were impacted by its struggles during the holiday season.
Just when viewers thought they had seen everything from their TV shows, Ted Lasso comes along. Boasting a record-breaking 20 Emmy nominations in its debut year alone, the Apple+ TV series starring Emmy-winner Jason Sideikis is streaming its third season. And, as Cristo Fernandez, who plays Dani Rojas, and Kola Bokinni, who portrays Isaac McAdoo, say, it's more than just a TV show. It's a program that has made a difference in the lives of its fans.
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Our App today is called Pedometer++. This is an app for people that want to keep track of their steps on any given day. Or it's great if you're working on a walking or running fitness routine. It's pretty simple. It can keep an accurate count of your steps every day. You can keep track as you increase your counts and work on your fitness goals. All you have to do is keep the iPhone in a pocket near your hips. It uses the gyroscope to determine when you're walking or running. The app also works with your Apple Watch and the Health app in the phone. It'll show you how many steps you've taken, how far you've walked, and how many calories you burned in that time. It also keeps a close eye on your heart rate. Set goals for yourself and see how you reach them. Pedometer++ is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
Jordan L. Jones joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about his character 'Jazz' in the Peacock series 'Bel-Air,' a reimagining of the hit series 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.'
From sports, to spirits, to art and everything in between...it's time to go Around Town with John Liddle.
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Massive settlement awarded in Dallas crane collapse case.
Arlington business mural can stay, for now.
KRLD All Local - April 27, 2023
Sunshine returns this afternoon, but clouds rapidly invade tomorrow. We have another chance for scattered severe storms late Friday afternoon through the evening hours as a strong cold front sweeps through the area, Most of the weekend looks nice and cool, and then a slow warm up through the middle of next week.
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The Dallas Cowboys have the 26th pick in Thursday night's first round of the NFL Draft. It's always an adventure on draft night. And which way it might go is anyone's guess.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Kyle Youmans from DallasCowboys.com about his outlook for Thursday night's first round.
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It looks like the mural outside an Arlington taco shop will be sticking around -- at least for now.
The City of Fort Worth gives the green light to tax incentives for a downtown technology firm, and it will yield dozens of high-paying jobs.
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Once known as an outlier in barbecued food, Texas now holds the crown as the originators of brisket being a staple at barbecue restaurants.
Owner and pitmaster at Interstellar BBQ, John Bates tells us just how important brisket is to Texas culture. 'Texas barbecue is definitely built around a few key concepts. It's very much driven by offset smokers. Our style is typically very low and slow with a lot of smoke and clean flavors going through the pits. It's also built on mostly brisket. It's definitely the most important item in all Texas barbecue.'
On this episode of Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday talks to some of the most notable BBQ experts in Texas to find out why Texas style barbecue is so delicious.
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill that would impose new restrictions on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Lawmakers say they want to protect kids from some of the harmful effects that can come from too much time on social media.
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Plus, mural outside of Arlington taco shop will stay after being deemed out of code and jury comes up with verdict over tragic crane accident.
State agencies are preparing for the possibility of damage or injuries from the weather system that's moving through Texas. North Texas and East Texas are getting rain today and Central Texas could get storms tonight and Thursday. Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources.
It's a trend that's growing among Americans of retirement age. They decide to see the world and explore new vistas in other countries, and then stay there.
Our App today is called April Coloring. It's still April, so let's color. Let's get some recreation time on our phones and tablets. This is a way to relive some of our childhood by doing something as simple as coloring in the lines. Adult coloring books have become very popular lately. This app is like a paint-by-numbers type. You start with a white screen with black and white shapes, then you take each section and color it in. In the end, you can see the results of your time. There are thousands of pictures for you to work on, and as you finish them, more are unlocked. There are daily paintings that come in for you. When you're done, you can save your paintings and even print them, if you wish. April Coloring is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
April marks Genocide Awareness Month, a time to remember mass atrocities committed around the world, honor victims and survivors, and learn about the consequences of prejudice, hatred, and indifference.
On Saturday, April 29 at 2 p.m., the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum will honor Genocide Awareness Month by hosting two international survivors of historical genocides for a panel discussion titled “Survivors in Conversation.”
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State lawmakers are entering their final month of the legislative session in Austin, and business leaders in North Texas are coming together to list the priorities where they would like the legislature to keep its focus. The regular session began January 10 and will end May 29.
KRLD is activating StormCenter team coverage Wednesday as all modes of severe weather are possible for North Texas during the afternoon and evening. KRLD's John Liddle caught up with National Weather Service Fort Worth meteorologist Miles Langfeld to lay out the severe weather possibilities for Wednesday.
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What's next in the fight against COVID-19? The Association of American Medical Colleges weighs in on the latest recommendations.
KRLD's Mitch Mitch talks with Dr. Rosha McCoy, spokesperson for Association of American Medical Colleges.
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Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days: Strong storms continue this morning, the severe weather threat ramps up after 4 PM today, a decent Thursday and Friday, more storms Friday night into Saturday morning, a beautiful weekend ahead, and a slow warm up into next week.
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Everman Police say missing boy's step dad stole money to fly family to India.
Dallas Stars dominate game five, now lead series.
KRLD All Local - April 26, 2023
Plus, the search continues for missing Everman boy and the NFL draft starts this Thursday, with the Cowboys getting the 26th pick.
Millions of Texans are dealing with a lot more sneezing this season, and it's not that they're sick. They're dealing with allergies. It sure seems like this year has been worse for most people when it comes to dealing with allergies. One of the main questions that people will have... "how do I know if I'm sick, or if it's just allergies?"
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Ashleigh Halderman joined us. She's an ENT physician and an allergy expert from Parkland Hospital.
Civil trial over deadly Dallas crane collapse expected to go to the jury today.
Local educators gather for school safety summit in Richardson.
Flight attendants renewing their call for more protection against dangerous passengers.
KRLD All Local - April 25, 2023
The Texas Ag Commissioner is taking heat for his new dress code policy.
Sid Miller has issued a written policy on how he wants all employees in the Agriculture Department to dress. He's ordering employees to dress "in a manner consistent with their biological gender." The dress code applies to everyone, including interns.
People who violate the dress code will be asked to go home and change. If they refuse they could be fired.
Miller's requirements call for business attire, collared shirts, business suits, dresses and blazers. Women have to wear closed-toed conservative shoes, no strappy sandals and can't wear clothes considered too tight. Western wear is OK, including Cowboy hats.
The ACLU insists the dress code is illegal because of federal laws that ban employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
The dress code controversy comes as LGBTQ advocates are fighting what they call a wave of hostile legislation against the transgender community coming out of Austin.
You've heard the term "gasping for air," maybe you've ever been there. It's common while working out, but those who live with lung diseases gasp for air every day. The American Lung Association wants to change that. So it raises money for research with events like the Fight For Air Climb Saturday at SMU. American Lung Association development director Dolores Johnson talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the event.
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Senator John Cornyn met with the families of kids who have died from fentanyl overdoses Monday and says he is drafting a bill to prevent them in the future. Cornyn's office says more than 1,600 Texans died from a fentanyl overdose in 2021, an 89% increase from 2020.
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We're fully into the spring homebuying season, but some prospective buyers are hesitant to get into the market. Why? Interest rates.
A survey from U.S. News and World Report finds that 66% of Americans who plan to buy a home this year are waiting until rates fall.
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The non-profit NTPA (North Texas Performing Arts) already serves more than 11,000 youth across DFW, making it the largest youth theatre organization in the country.
And now, NTPA is expanding its offerings, adding a permanent location in Southlake.
Additionally, the organization is pioneering NTPA Studios for film, and launching a deaf theater.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Darrell Rodenbaugh, head of NTPA, about the exciting times for his growing organization.
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Everman police set to give update on search for missing boy.
North Texas man killed by a bull.
KRLD All Local - April 25, 2023
A few showers today, a few strong storms overnight tonight, the severe weather threat ramps up late tomorrow through the evening hours, a beautiful Thursday, a slight chance of storms late Friday along a cold front, and a nice cool weekend ahead with plenty of sunshine
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Plus, early voting has started for local elections in North Texas and fentanyl is now leading cause of death for people between the ages of 18-49.
Jeremy Wayne, the executive director of the Turtle Creek Chorale, tells KRLD's David Johnson the secret to the group's longevity.
Two major TV personalities are out of work on the very same day.
Fox News announced that Tucker Carlson is out of his primetime show. He had his last show on Friday night.
And then, moments later, CNN announced that it had parted ways with its morning show anchor Don Lemon after 17 years at the network.
CNN had moved Lemon from his solo primetime show to a morning program CNN This Morning, with two co-anchors, Poppy Harlow, and Kaitlan Collins.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Bob Thompson joined us. He's a pop culture expert and the head of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture at Syracuse University.
Our App for Tuesday is called Double Take. It's able to take your phone and turn it into a multi-camera studio. The app can shoot video from different cameras on the phone and lets you switch from camera to camera to form a video with different views. The app shows all the pictures that are available from your point of view. If you're doing an interview with someone else, you put the camera in the middle and you can see both people in the video. It comes with a picture-in-picture function that you can move around on your screen. You can also do a split screen, using two of the shots at the same time. DoubleTake by FiLMiC Pro is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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Mansfield police called after reports of a gun at a youth basketball tournament.
An Arlington man who was already convicted of killing his wife will get a new trial.
Nine teenagers injured in shooting at prom after-party in East Texas.
KRLD All Local - April 24, 2023
Early voting started Monday morning for city council, mayoral and school board elections across North Texas. Early voting runs through May 2; election day is Saturday, May 6.
Texas Lotto has been drawing numbers multiple times a week since September without getting a winner, increasing the prize total after each failed drawing. The seven-month stretch helped bring the total to $95 million, the third-largest prize in Texas Lotto history. Now, a winner has finally been found, as Texas Lotto announced this weekend that a winning ticket was recently sold in Colleyville.
Photo: A customer purchases a lottery ticket at a CITGO gas station on Jan. 10, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
We are exactly one month away from the PGA of America hosting the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship in Frisco.
The event will be played at the new home of the PGA of America, May 24-28. Beginning with the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, PGA Frisco will be home to 26 scheduled events over an 11-year span, including two PGA Championships.
KRLD's John Liddle previewed the big tournament with Jason Mengel, Championship Director, PGA of America.
CBS News Money Expert Jill Schlesinger says a combination of housing demand and rising interest rates have flipped the average housing situation from "affordable" to anything but.
As Jill writes on her blog:
"In January 2020, just before the pandemic hit, the total payment as a share of income stood at 28.4 percent, a level that was considered “affordable”. Three years later in January 2023, that share jumped to 38.6 percent. The combination of higher prices ($341,667 in 2023 vs $264,000 in 2020) and rising interest rates (6.1% in 2023 vs. 3.6% in 2020) more than dwarfed income gains ($74,718 in 2023 vs. $65,947 in 2020)."
KRLD's John Liddle broke down the lack of housing affordability with Jill.
It will be a quiet and cool day today. Mostly cloudy with highs in the 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Storm chances return Tuesday.
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Plus, DeSoto ISD students in grades six through 12 will not be allowed to bring backpacks to school starting Monday, and the Dallas Stars beat the Minnesota Wild on Sunday to even their playoff series at 2-2. KRLD All Local - April 24, 2023
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
This is a brand new app that brings A-I to your iPhone or iPad. Other artificial intelligences like Perplexity can answer your questions. Chat GPT can write what you want it to. This app lets you talk with historical figures through A-I. Or you can talk with a virtual attorney to get some information about a legal issue. It says it’s a way to get the insight of people you might never get to talk to. You can even talk with fictional characters for fun. Some examples: they have Cleopatra, Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, or Joan of Arc. You could match wits with Sherlock Holmes or learn from the mind of Socrates. Have a chat with Rapunzel or Thor. This one is just fun and can stretch your imagination. Superchat is a brand new app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
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Two public events that celebrate art have begun in Downtown Fort Worth. Main Street Arts Festival is celebrating its 36th year; this is the second year for Sundance Square's "Fort Worth Art Fair."
Main Street Arts Festival draws 400,000 people from across the country. A panel of judges selected 212 booths from more than 1,000 entries this year. Visitors from Fort Worth say the event gives them a chance to see artists' work they would not have been able to get to know otherwise.
There will be a large-scale search in Everman this weekend for a six-year-old boy who has been missing since November.
About 50 people from Texas Search and Rescue will be joining in the search for Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
"They're experts in searches for missing persons and recovery missions like this," says Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer, "so we're looking forward to utilizing their expertise."
The searches will focus on a pair of areas identified through data analysis.
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Heartburn can lead to cancer. That is the message advocates want to share about a particular type of cancer that is rapidly increasing in case numbers.
April is National Esophageal Cancer awareness month. It is deadly and becoming more common in younger patients.
The type of esophageal cancer caused by reflux disease in particular, is growing at a faster rate than any other cancer in the U.S. Sadly, only those who catch their cancer at the earliest stages are likely to be cured. So finding this cancer early is very important.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Prakash Gatta is with Texas Health Resources at TX Harris Health Hospital in Fort Worth shares why there currently are no preventative screenings for this type of illness.
David V Auld, the president and CEO of D. R. Horton Inc. (NYSE: DHI), tells KRLD's David Johnson about the company's surprising first-quarter earnings that were released on Thursday.
Should the Dallas Cowboys trade up in the NFL draft if Bijan Robinson is available?
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Plus, experts in Frisco warn of the deadly impact of Fentanyl, and Senate Republicans want to put Ten Commandments and prayer back in schools.
With severe weather season upon us, this weekend would be a very good weekend to make sure you have the emergency supplies you need.
If there's something you're missing, you can save some money, because this is the weekend of the 2023 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday.
It begins at 12:01 a.m. Saturday and ends at midnight Monday night.
The sales tax holiday applies to items purchased either in-store or online, and there's no quantity limit.
The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Board has delayed a vote on potential changes to the last stretch of the city's "Loop" trail. The hike and bike trail will ultimately wind 50 miles around the city.
Plus, parts of East Texas dealt with severe weather and even a suspected tornado, and Frisco ISD parents are learning more about the fentanyl crisis. KRLD All Local - April 21, 2023
Beautiful today and tomorrow, welcome rain back in the forecast Sunday through early Wednesday, some areas will pick up over two inches before all is said and done, and below average temperatures will dominate next week.
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We learned a lot about teladocs during the pandemic. It's the only way a lot of people could talk to their medical professionals during COVID. This app lets you talk to a doctor on a video chat. That's good if you don't have a primary care physician and you need some medical help or advice. The app provides you the cost of the visit up front, so you know what you're getting into if you don't have health insurance. The video doctors can pretty much do what they'd do when they see you, after that long time in the waiting room at a real office. They also can learn your vitals through the phone's health kit. The app also works with mental health professionals, if you need that. There are psychiatrists and psychologists on the roster. Doctors can write prescriptions and send them to the pharmacy near where you are. Doctor on Demand is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the medical services.
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Plus, a man accused of participating in the Capitol riots opens fire at deputies and the American Airlines Center gets a revamp.
It could be the surest sign of a normal pre-pandemic summer time. This summer could see more people traveling than at any time since before the pandemic.
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Plus, sweeping school safety measures, established after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, unanimously passed in the Texas Senate.
Some are calling him "a menace on the roads," a North Texas man has been sentenced to life in prison for habitual drunk driving. He hasn't been arrested once or twice, or even three or four times, 50-year-old Christopher Stanford of Weatherford has been arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated nine times and he's been jailed four times on the felony charges.
Can a boss require remote workers to return to the office? Should they do it?
Management consultant Gleb Tsipursky, CEO/Disaster Avoidance Experts has some answers, with KRLD's Mitch Carr.
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Most Americans (74%) still associate homeownership with the "American Dream"...but that doesn't mean they can afford it.Those are some of the findings of a new survey from Bankrate.
KRLD's John Liddle talks with Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride about the findings, including sacrifices Americans are making to find more affordable housing.
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We're closing in on another great spring weekend in North Texas. Don't get stuck trying to figure out what to do. KRLD's John Liddle has plenty of suggestions of things to do Around Town.
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Scattered strong to severe storms this afternoon and evening, some leftover showers overnight through tomorrow morning, decent weather for Friday and Saturday with cooler temperatures, another cold front and a few upper level disturbances bring a scattered chilly rain to north Texas Sunday through Tuesday, and then another cold front arrives on Wednesday. A very active weather pattern is shaping up over the next seven days.
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North Texas school district says no more backpacks on campus.
Local elementary school teacher arrested for sexually assaulting a child.
KRLD All Local - April 20, 2023
Our App today is called Replika. It's become one of the hottest topics in the tech world, artificial intelligence, like Chat GPT. There isn't an official Chat GPT app yet. There are alternatives that do the same thing. This one is a little different because it's not necessarily a search bot or an A-I that handles what you ask it to write. This is an A-I that likes to have conversations with you about stuff. It's a cyber-friend but without the baggage of ghosting or catfishing or any other cyber trend. The app's designers wanted to make it as close to a human as they can, but it's a chatbot. You design what your Replika looks like. When you chat with it, it learns more about how to become even more interesting. Who needs a bartender or a stranger to talk about issues with? It also can track your moods, if you wish. Replika is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, the Dallas sheriff's is looking for an escaped inmate, 31-year-old Carlos Duarte.
Desoto High Schools Boys Basketball coach, Richard Bacon, announces he is retiring from coaching after 44 years in North Texas.
KRLD most recently caught up with this coaching veteran after his big win at the McDonald's All-Star game in Houston. Bacon led Team East to defeat the West, 109- 106, marking his 702nd game win.
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An undercover sting operation in Lake Worth combating human trafficking resulted in dozens of arrests, police say. Forty-two people were arrested over the course of two days last week as part of Operation April Fools.
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David Pillsbury, the CEO of Invited, formerly Club Corp. joined David Johnson to discuss the changes the company has made over the last couple years.
There might be some relief in sight for people that might be in the market to buy a new car. It used to be that seeing the sticker price would be a place to start to bargain on the actual price that you'd pay.
That changed during COVID as the demand for new cars stayed high, but the supply dropped.
Now, for the first time in years, new cars are selling below their sticker price. And that means the buyer might have a few more choices, and there's more competition among the carmakers for those consumer dollars.
On today's Ask The Expert, Jerry Reynolds, the Car Pro joined us.
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Director of the independent Global Water Policy Project, Sandra Postel, joined this week's Cosmic Sense to help promote the conservation of water ahead of Earth Day this Saturday.
Some people said they waited more than 12 hours to testify at a Texas House committee meeting on a bill that would tighten gun laws. HB 2744 would increase the age to buy a rifle greater than .22 caliber from 18 to 21.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will stop in Fort Worth on Wednesday to seek support for one of his legislative priorities, school choice.
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After coming up short in Game 1 against the Wild, the Dallas Stars look for revenge on Wednesday night in Game 2 of their first round playoff series.
The first game went to double overtime. A guy that knows a thing or two about being in long playoff games is Marty Turco. The legendary Stars goalie played in one 5-overtime game and two 4-overtime marathons in his career.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Marty about the Stars' mindset heading into Game 2, and his work as President of Dallas Stars Foundation.
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This is National Volunteer Week, a perfect time to consider volunteer opportunities.
And one is with DAV (Disabled American Veterans).
KRLD's John Liddle talked with U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and DAV National Voluntary Services Director John Kleindienst (KLINE-deenst) about opportunities to volunteer with DAV.
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The City of Gainesville, 60 miles north of Fort Worth in Cooke County, will host nine Medal of Honor recipients starting Wednesday. Gainesville launched the "Medal of Honor Host City Program" in 2001. Since then, the city says 56 of 66 living recipients have attended.
Americans are spending up a storm, but saving little. In fact, savings are at an all-time low. But the good news is that most of us get a refund from our tax return. What do we do with that money?
Personal finance expert and host of REAL SIMPLE’s “Money Confidential” podcast Stefanie O’Connell Rodriguez talked with KRLD's John Liddle about some top tips during Financial Literacy Month.
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The musical His Story debuts at Grandscape on May 5. The show tells the story of Jesus Christ in a modern broadway-style show. And would you believe that the creator is in her early 20s?
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Plus, a high school football coach in Mineral Wells resigns after being accused of hitting two players with a stick, and Wednesday marks the 30th anniversary of the end of the standoff between federal authorities and the Branch Davidians outside Waco. KRLD All Local - April 19, 2023
Here are your weather stories over the next seven days.... Warm and windy today, and isolated severe storm well to the west of DFW, increasing storm chances late tomorrow though the evening, some may become severe, cooler weather Friday through Monday with a chance of showers Sunday into Monday, then clearing and warmer on Tuesday.
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Thirty years ago this week, a fire broke out at a compound occupied by an apocalyptic cult outside Waco. The blaze ended a weeks-long standoff between federal authorities and the Branch Davidians.
As it turned out NewsRadio 1080 KRLD in Dallas-Fort Worth played a central role in the early days of the standoff. News anchor Mike Rogers covered the standoff for KRLD and recounts his memories of the weeks spent in Central Texas.
Then, therapist Rachel Bernstein, who specializes in cults and hosts a weekly podcast about them called IndoctriNation, explains what draws people into these types of groups.
Our App today is called Google Arts and Culture. This app brings the arts to you. This app helps bring the entire world of art right there to your phone or tablet. It has thousands of images of works of art from thousands of museums in 80 different countries around the world. You may never get to the Louvre, but you can see what it has to offer. It has more than just artwork. You can see stunning photos that NASA has taken of the final frontier. It comes with 360-degree videos. You can take VR tours of museums. You can also experiment with your own pictures and turn them into works of art. Or you can take a selfie and see what portraits that look like you. Google Arts and Culture is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Wells Fargo begins construction on Irving campus, and wildlife sightings reported across North Texas.
This is "National Work Zone Awareness Week," and construction companies working on highways in North Texas are hoping to draw attention. The Texas Department of Transportation says there were more than 25,000 crashes in work zones last year.
In those crashes, TxDOT says 175 drivers and passengers died along with 27 pedestrians, two bicyclists and one worker.
"We need to be the messengers for safety in the work zone," says Tony Garcia, who works with Buyers Barricades. "That's my job. That's my office."
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Mark H. Brezinski, Restaurateur & Author, " FORKFIGHT!: Whisks, Risks, and Conflicts Behind the Restaurant Curtain" talks to KRLD's David Johnson
Wells Fargo has broken ground on a campus in Irving's Las Colinas development. The project will cover 22 acres near Irving Convention Center.
Elon Musk told Fox News on Monday that he stopped the federal government from snooping on direct messages when he bought Twitter. He also said there were more changes coming to Twitter in the next couple of days, and that the site is only now breaking even. So, what is the future of Twitter as a social media platform? Tech expert Ian Sherr joined Ask the Expert on Tuesday.
Plus, there's new information about the Mesquite teacher fired for encouraging her middle school students to fight in class, she's now facing charges in connection with that decision.
Inflation hits you now. And it also impacts you later. That's the point of a new Bankrate study and article authored by Sarah Foster.
According to Bankrate research, more than two-thirds (68%) say they’re saving less for emergencies because of inflation.
Additionally, incomes are failing to match rising inflation, as more than half (55%) of employed adults said their income has not kept up with the increases in household expenses.
Plus, for those who’ve delayed retirement savings to make ends meet, Even a modest pullback in retirement contributions could come with a major cost.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Sarah Foster to talk about her findings.
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Southwest says it's fixed its Tuesday morning computer issues that delayed hundreds of flights. It's not the first outage for Southwest in recent memory, and KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave about the potential fallout.
KRLD's Scott Gordon talks to passengers at Love Field about Southwest delays and cancellations.
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Texas Rangers win, but deGrom leaves with an injury.
Mesquite teacher facing charges in connection with allowing fights in class.
KRLD All Local - April 18, 2023
Here are your weather stories over the next seven days... Morning clouds, afternoon sun through Friday, a few showers today, warming temperatures, a late Thursday into Friday morning cold front brings strong to severe storms, windy and cooler this weekend, and possible rain returning next Monday.Lots going on in mid April!.
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Our App today is called SideChef. This is a popular cooking app that gives you step by step recipes right there in your phone or tablet. It has thousands of them, and you can break down what it is you want to make by diet and ingredients. It can handle anything from vegan to paleo to keto. It also lets you set the goals that you want to achieve. It could be anything from saving money to a more healthy diet. The recipes are personalized to you. There are plenty of videos to help you through the process of cooking your meals. The app can even read the instructions to you, so you don't have to worry about swiping. It also works with grocery stores so you can have them deliver what you need to you. Side Chef a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
UNT Dallas is using a grant from Texas Health to study how education, medical and non-profit leaders responded to the pandemic and how they might use tools that emerged long-term.
Monday, a new restaurant opens on the 18th floor of Dallas' Reunion Tower. Crown Block occupies the 17th and 18th floors of Reunion Tower, replacing Wolfgang Puck’s "Five Sixty," which closed in 2020.
There is a chance that the United States could soon see the end of something that can hold back workers that switch jobs. The Federal Trade Commission is hearing public comments about the future of "noncompete clauses," which can restrict people from joining competing companies or starting their own businesses if they leave their current job. The FTC will listen to public comments until Wednesday on its website. Andy Trusevich, a labor and employment attorney, and an arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association, joined Ask the Expert on Monday to explain the hearing.
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Plus, Mesquite parents are outraged after seeing a video of a "fight club" in a middle school classroom, and Texas homeowners should expect to pay more in property taxes.
There's nothing like the electricity of playoff hockey. And the Dallas Stars are gearing up for, hopefully, a long run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The IRS says about 1 in 3 of us wait until the last minute to file our taxes. With the tax deadline on Tuesday, April 18, it's officially the last minute.
So let's get some last minute tax tips. KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News Money Expert Jill Schlesinger to get her last minute tips for this tax season.
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How to reduce your property taxes as the new property valuation notices arrive.
Father of 10 killed in shooting.
KRLD All Local - April 17, 2023
Warming temperatures through Friday, a ton of wind starting tomorrow, a few showers Tuesday and Wednesday, possible thunderstorms late Thursday and then again late Friday, and then a big cool down this weekend.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Our App today is called #NotMe. It's still a problem in offices all over the country, no matter how many corporate videos you have to watch. Misconduct comes in all shapes and forms at work. This is an app that can help you report some questionable behavior in your office. It'll help you keep track of what you see, when, and where. The app also saves what it is you're documenting. You don't have to be a victim of misconduct, you might be a witness to it. When you're ready to tell someone, you can do it anonymously if you wish to. The app works to take those reports and help you with support and find a resolution. It works for employees and for companies. #NotMe is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Police in Everman call off a weekend search for a missing six-year-old boy. In a statement, Everman Police Chief Craig Spencer said dozens of investigators continue to work tirelessly to find Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
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Plus, search for 6-year-old Everman boy continues, and Garland Police arrest 3 people involved in gas-stealing scam.
The City of Addison has a fun weekend awaiting you!
Saturday the 15th, they're putting on their Free, Fiesta Noche, celebrating the late Tejano Music Legend, Selena's birthday, officially Selena Day in the State of Texas. It's part of their Addison After Dark series.
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A $12 billion proposal aimed at giving property tax relief to Texas homeowners and businesses cleared a major hurdle today in the Texas House, setting up a showdown with the Senate over warring tax-cut packages. KRLD's Austin York spoke to Jim Henson with the Texas Politics Project about the differences in the pieces of legislation.
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Elon Musk and Twitter have been in the news quite a bit lately. First came his interview with the BBC in which Musk got the clear upper hand against an ill-prepared journalist. Then comes the news that NPR and PBS will leave the platform, after being labeled state-run media by the site.
KRLD's Austin York spoke to Adam Rizzieri a CEO of a digital marketing firm and says now, the site is losing advertisers.
Giovanni Abruzzini, CEO, Virbac North America joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A lot of Texans are wearing blue Friday to raise awareness about child abuse. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services urged people to wear blue Friday.
The CDC estimates one in seven kids is abused or neglected. The agency said the number is likely higher because many cases are not reported.
"It is a very prevalent problem. Just increasing awareness in the community is important so we can have more protection for kiddos," said Nicholas La Mere, the therapy, trainee and intern coordinator at Dallas Children's Advocacy Center. The organization coordinates services to investigate and prosecute cases of physical and sexual abuse while also providing healing services for victims.
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The Near Southside of Fort Worth will host its first "Friday on the Green" of 2023 Friday evening. The event runs from 5 to 10 p.m. at Magnolia Green Park on Lipscomb between Magnolia and Rosedale.
Search resumes for an Everman boy who hasn't been seen in months.
Boy pulled off school bus after being seen holding realistic-looking airsoft gun.
Military expert says there is plenty of classified information at bases around North Texas.
KRLD All Local - April 14, 2023
Plus, the Texas Legislature debates how much lower property taxes will be, and investigations continue into swatting calls at college campuses across the country. KRLD All Local - April 14, 2023
Another warm day today, A Saturday lunchtime cold front, a beautiful weekend, but cool, strong storms on Tuesday and then again by late Thursday into Friday, as temperatures warm up next week.
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How many times have you gone into your pantry to do a deep dive into cleaning it, only to find out you have food that expired in something like 2018? This app can help you make sure that all the food in your house is well within the expiration dates. It applies to everything from your fresh groceries to your leftover pizza in the fridge. All you have to do to keep track is add the barcode to your food packages into the app. The app keeps those expiration dates, so you never have to guess, "does this smell ok to you?". You can also keep track of how long it's been since you opened something, cooked it, and then put it back into the refrigerator after you couldn't finish it. And you know, the app can help you keep all of your food in some kind of order so you can control how much you have and what needs to go. Kiff is 4 bucks on iTunes.
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It's being called the worst US intelligence leak in a decade, sensitive government secrets were shared in a chat room and ended up circulating around the world. Now, the person suspected of leaking that information is under arrest. Authorities say he's a 21 year old Massachusetts Air National Guard member.
On Ask the Expert, former FBI Special Agent Stuart Kaplan joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken, how something like this happens. He also discussed with them why the swatting incidents across Texas on Thursday are also concerning.
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The FBI is warning you not to use public charging stations to juice up your phone. This includes airports and hotels. It's because hackers can do harm to your phone. This is called Juice Jacking.
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Members of the north Texas Asian-American community paid a visit to Austin on Thursday to show their support for a bill that would provide official state recognition to the Koreatown neighborhood in Dallas.
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Plus, nation wide ban on abortion pill is halted and a North Texas fentanyl dealer sentenced to 12 years.
How does a 21-year old Air National Guard member get access to classified documents to put them on a Discord? The Justice Department said federal agents arrested a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard after the leak of classified military documents.
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Jane Mosbacher Morris, CEO & Founder, TO THE MARKET joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
According to AAA Texas, the average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Texas is $3.32 (as of Thursday, April 13). And the Dallas average is $3.50.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas about the reasons for the big recent jump, sending prices almost 40 cents higher in a month.
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The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on an expansion of Interstate 30 east of Dallas. The $334 million project in Rockwall will expand the highway over part of Lake Ray Hubbard and into the City of Rockwall.
The fourth Festival of Joy is Saturday, April 15 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas.
The family-friendly festival brings together thousands of people for a fun-filled day of bright colors, beautiful flowers and a free vegetarian feast. Guests can enjoy mantra music, folk dances, demos, ethnic street food, kids crafts, face painting, yoga, interactive and cultural activities, henna tattoos and Gopi dots, and more.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with one of the festival organizers, Gopi Gita Schomaker.
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KRLD's Andrew Greenstein tells us more about 'swatting' calls that multiple colleges in Texas fell victim to.
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Plus, the DEA's Dallas office held a special meeting Wednesday night in Farmers Branch to educate the community about the dangers of fentanyl, and a freight train derailment in Fort Worth impacted TEXRail commuters Thursday morning.
You can get out and enjoy the beautiful Spring weekend in North Texas and there will be plenty of things to do around town - including The Big Texas Beer Fest is Dallas’ original beer festival. The 2023 event is the 11th annual. BTBF will be featuring 100+ breweries and 500+ beers, ciders, hard seltzers, hard kombuchas, meads, and more.
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Plus, a Mansfield ISD student was arrested Wednesday for bringing a loaded gun to school, and a judge will hear arguments Thursday over an effort to block the new Dallas panhandling ordinance. KRLD All Local - April 13, 2023
Plenty of sunshine today and tomorrow, a slight chance for a severe storm along the dryline Friday evening, a cold front Saturday morning cools us off for the weekend, and then a slow warm up returns through the middle of next week.
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This weekend, several lucky fashion design students from North Texas will have a chance to win scholarships at the 55th Annual FGI Dallas Fashion Scholarship Competition. Up to $40,000 in scholarships will be awarded.
Erica LeFlore who is on the board for FGI joined the KRLD Afternoon News to explain how the showcase works and what kind of designs they are excited to see this year.
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Children's hospitals are being stretched to a breaking point because there aren't enough home care nurses for patients ready to be discharged.
The nursing shortage has made life difficult for families who rely on the care.
On Ask the Expert, Sarah Walmsley joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the VP of Business Development and Acting Director of Government Affairs for Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care.
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Our App today is called SetJetters. There are people that are fascinated with how movies or TV shows are made. Or they want to see where those movies or TV shows shot different scenes. This app lets you search through a database to find out the exact locations for location shoots. It has a map to show you those locations anywhere in the world. It'll teach you about the places where the shoots took place. It also works as a mini-travel agent to give you ideas about what to do in a particular city, beyond just seeing those movies or TV sets. Find out about where they shot anything from Lord of the Rings to Game of Thrones to the different locations for Mission Impossible. Find out if your hometown became famous for something in the past when it comes to Hollywood. You can also take your phone camera and take a picture from the exact location of a famous movie shot with the ShotSync feature. SetJetters: Movie locations is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, a Wylie man who impregnated an 11-year-old is sentenced to 65 years and a proposed bill would allow beverages that contain liquor to be sold at grocery stores.
A loaded gun was brought into a Mansfield ISD high school -- the same school where a shooting took place a year and a half ago.
Jim Bildner, CEO of The Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation, joins David Johnson on this episode CEO Spotlight.
The Dallas City Council has unanimously approved incentives for a grocery store in the southern part of the city. Tom Thumb will build a 50,000 square foot grocery store at the corner of Camp Wisdom and Westmoreland near the site of the RedBird Mall.
Dallas Fire-Rescue opened a replacement for a station in West Dallas that's stood since 1954. The 13,000-square-foot station, near Singleton Boulevard and Hampton Road, is about twice the size of the previous station.
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Plus, a pilot and a passenger are lucky to be alive this morning...after surviving a plane crash in Terrell that left them hanging upside down.
Largely because DFW is the second worst metro location when it comes to allergies, only Wichita Kansas is worse according to the 2023 Allergy Capitals report.
Tree, grass and weed pollen are high as are over the counter sales of medications to treat allergies. Tree pollen peaks in March and April, and that's why so many people are feeling the effects now.
Other than meds, there's a few things you can do to help yourself. Stay indoors on windy days if possible, wash your clothes and hair after you've been outside a while, use HEPA filters at home, and flush your sinuses with a nasal rinse daily.
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The World's Largest Green Gathering is just a week away. Earth X is back at Fair Park in Dallas from April 21-23. Tens of thousands will make their way to the event.
Patty Silva, VP of Production for Earth X talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the unique offerings for Earth X 2023.
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Plus, a man died in Fort Worth police custody on Tuesday, and a civil trial begins Wednesday related to the deadly Dallas crane collapse in 2019. KRLD All Local - April 12, 2023
A slow warm up through the end of the week, a slight rain chance early Friday evening, a decent Saturday morning cold front cools us off for the weekend, and then we warm back up in the early next week. Unfortunately, no widespread rain is in the forecast anytime soon.
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The Texas House has voted in favor of a bill calling on the state to permanently switch to Daylight Saving Time. The measure was sponsored by State Rep. Will Metcalf, R-Conroe.
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Our App today is called Emergency: Alerts. This is an app from the American Red Cross. The app brings you all of the latest alerts for any kind of hazard. There are 40 categories that it monitors. It can be severe weather storms, like tornadoes or heavy lightning, floods, wildfires, or excessive heat. You can also get alerts for other areas that are of your concern as well. It helps with you tracking any of those hazards in real time. That includes hurricane trackers to watch the path of a big storm. It can set up those critical alerts that will even go beyond your Do Not Disturb mode on the phone, if you want. If a disaster strikes where you are, the app will show you where the Red Cross has set up shelters. It has satellite pictures and weather radars to look at. Emerency Alerts is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has signaled he will pardon Daniel Perry, who was convicted of murder in the 2020 shooting death of a protestor at a Black Lives Matter rally. Rice University political science professor Mark Jones says he's not surprised that Abbott is getting involved, just that he's doing it so quickly.
Photo: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks during a news conference on March 15, 2023, in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Plus, protestors outside Fort Worth City Hall raise concerns about gun violence and Governor Abbott pursues pardon for man who murdered a Black Lives Matter protestor.
Cryptocurrency mining is big in Texas. There are lots of computers using enough electricity to power about 6,500 homes as they raced to earn Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. Estimates say they account for 5% of the electricity on the power grid. Energy expert Ed Hirs talked to KRLDs Austin York about how crypto mining works, and the problems this can present to the power grid.
Len Roberts, former CEO of Radio Shack joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
There's just one week left until it's time to file our 1040s -- it's the Ides of April. This year, however, we get an extra three days. The due date is normally April 15, this year, we have until April 18 to file our taxes or file an extension.
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Everyone experiences feelings of anxiety, fear and nervousness. While these feelings are natural, anxiety can become a larger concern when it stops a kid from doing things they want or need to do.
Dr. Ariana Hoet, clinical director of On Our Sleeves and a pediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital joins me. An expert on this. So how does anxiety in kids present differently than it does with adults?
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Plus, investigators following new lead in case of missing Everman boy, and Irving mother charged with murdering her kids is in court today.
Arlington police arrested two teens who they say killed a man while on a test drive last month. Investigators said 18-year-old Luis Gutierrez and 19-year-old Cristian Saucedo posed as potential buyers of a Dodge Charger that Khudhair Hamdan, 55, was helping a family member sell when they fatally shot him March 21.
Plus, police made two arrests made in connection to the murder of an Arlington man who took teens for a test drive, and Dallas police are looking for more 911 call takers. KRLD All Local - April 11, 2023
Seasonable temperatures today and tomorrow, a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, a dry Saturday morning cold front drops temperatures back in the mid seventies this weekend, then warming back up into next week. Unfortunately, no rain is in the forecast for the next seven days.
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Our App today is called X-Earth. This is a way to explore different cities in the world through your phone or tablet. It uses augmented reality to look at different places in cities to learn more about everything from individual buildings and other areas. It uses your GPS to point out businesses that are of interest through its search. For example, if you scan a hotel building it brings up reviews of the place as well as photos and a contact number for you to call. Same for restaurants, and other points of interest. This is a new app and it's adding more cities to the databases every day. X-Earth is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Crews continue to search for remains of six year old Everman boy and Dallas gets high marks for handling racial profiling during traffic stops.
John Hutchinson, vice chairman and global head of origination for Trez Capital, tells KRLD's David Johnson it's been a "wild ride" since March 2020.
Sixty school districts filled Esports Stadium in Arlington on Monday to fill open jobs. The North Central Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators set up the job fair to connect districts with applicants.
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Plus, the search for two people who went missing in the Trinity River is now a recovery mission, and Plano police are asking for the public's help to solve a 26-year-old murder case.
April is Rosacea Awareness Month, and there are a lot of misconceptions about this common skin condition that impacts around 15 million Americans.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Mahsa Karavan from U.S. Dermatology Partners Plano about rosacea, its impact, and myths surrounding it.
Could the Cowboys actually end up drafting a top quarterback in this year's draft?
Photo: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to facing the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 26, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Seasonable temperatures through most of the week, a slight rain chance late this afternoon and evening, a brief warm up Thursday and Friday, a slight chance of showers and storms Friday night into Saturday, and then much cooler with lower humidity on Sunday.
Image: National Weather Service - Fort Worth
Plus, Plano police are asking for help to solve a 26-year-old murder case, and the NBA is investigating the Dallas Mavericks for sitting its star players on Friday night. KRLD All Local - April 10, 2023
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Our App today is called Unroll Me. You might be in a mood to have less clutter in your life. This is one app that can accomplish that with your email. You don't need all that junk showing up in your inbox every day. One swipe of this app will make sure that you are unsubscribed to email lists that you don't want to be a part of any longer. That'll clean up the spam. Another swipe in a different direction sends some of the emails that you do want and puts them into a Daily Digest. A third swipe keeps others right where they are. It also has a function that lets you just assign those emails, without needing to swipe anywhere. It can also get rid of any of those subscription emails that can flood in as well. It also works with more than one email account. Unroll Me is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Liz Lawless, the Executive Director of the legendary Cowboys of Color Rodeo. Their history is now recognized in a new documentary. But first, he talks with the author, speaker, and former corporate executive Marsha Clark about leadership and women embracing their power in the business world.
Plus, a standoff ended in Pantego with the arrest of one woman, and Garland Police make an arrest in connection with two fatalities.
A recent study, however, has linked a sugar replacement called erythritol -- used to add bulk or sweeten stevia, monk fruit, and keto-reduced sugar products -- to blood clotting, stroke, heart attack, and death. Dr. Fahmi Farah, a cardiologist with Bentley Heart Health, joined Ask the Expert on Friday to explain how the frequent substitution of regular sugar for erythritol in a person's diet affects their heart long term.
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It is one of the surest signs of spring in north Texas, right to the bluebonnets and funky weather. This is the time of year when Waxahachie transforms into a 16th century English village for the Scarborough Renaissance Festival. Time to celebrate King Henry VIII and his new Queen, starting this weekend.
Helaine Thompson from Scarborough Renaissance Festival joined us today in the KRLD Zoom Room
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Country music legend George Strait on Friday announced two November shows at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
The County Music Hall of Famer will play back-to-back nights at the arena on Friday, Nov. 17 and Saturday, Nov. 18. Caitlyn Smith will open for Strait both nights.
Pantego Police have arrested a suspect after a stand-off that lasted about 16 hours Thursday afternoon, overnight and into Friday morning. They were working with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department, which was serving a warrant at a home on Grant Place.
A first-generation college graduate is now helping to make the path to college graduation more accessible for North Texas students. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Plus, a bill that would allow parents to use state funds for private education is causing controversy, and power grid reform is passed by the state Senate, but some believe it's still insufficient.
Within the next few decades, sales of EVs will bypass their gas-reliant counterparts. How set up is DFW to handle that trend? According to a new study from Yardi Matrix, not bad.
The latest numbers from the labor market show that U.S. employers added 236,000 jobs in March. It's a pretty solid number. The unemployment rate also ticked down to 3.5%.
KRLD's John Liddle got some reaction from Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate.
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days... Lots of clouds and cool temperatures through Saturday, heavy rain just south and east of DFW, a gorgeous Easter Sunday, staying cool through early next week with a slight chance of showers on Monday, and a slow warm up through Thursday.
Our App today is called the Masters. This is THE premier golf tournament in the world. It's played from the beautiful Augusta National course in Augusta, Georgia. This is the official app for the Masters. It lets you watch the live broadcast of the tournament. It has live streams of individual holes, like the infamous Amen Corner. You can also watch one featured group of players play their entire 18 holes a day. Pick your favorite players and you can see every shot they take. You can have a front row seat to the presentation ceremony where the winner gets the famous green jacket. There are also interactive features with trivia contests, polls, and others. The Masters Tournament is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The chief of police in White Settlement has a stark message for operators of nuisance motels: We're not going to take it anymore!
WSPD has created a special task force to crack down on nuisance hotels and motels in the city.
Everman police now say the search for 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez missing from Tarrant County since November has turned into a death investigation.
TxDOT will host a meeting Thursday night for its plan to expand a road in a fast-growing part of Denton County. TxDOT is planning to add several miles to FM 1171 to connect the City of Justin to I-35W.
TxDOT would add about three and a half miles to FM 1171 to connect with FM 156 in Justin.
Part of John Wiley Road in Justin would be expanded to six lanes and extended across FM 156. The area nearest Justin would include sidewalks and bicycle lanes.
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Plus, the search continues for a missing Everman 6-year-old and the Texas Senate passed a bill Wednesday that would increase the penalty for catalytic converter thefts.
A Texas man has been sentenced for his role in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol January 6, 2021. Samuel Montoya was arrested in Austin in April of 2021 and charged with four crimes:
It's a great week for fans of the Super Mario franchise because the highly anticipated Super Mario Bros Movie is FINALLY HERE!
KRLD's What to Watch team was joined by Anna Vanston from New Rockstars to talk about what to expect from one of the biggest movies of the year!
Find our full interview with Anna Vanston here.
Genesis Women's Shelter & Support will welcome Nicole Kidman as the keynote speaker at its annual luncheon on May 12. KRLD's Mitch Carr spoke to Chief Development Officer Amy Norton and Director of Advocacy Melanie Sokolowski about the upcoming event.
Photo: Nicole Kidman attends the 95th Annual Academy Awards on March 12, 2023, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Here are your weather stories over the next seven days.... A chance of a chilly rain later today through Saturday morning, temperatures remain below average through Saturday, a perfect Easter Sunday, and a warm up into next week.
Plus, the search continues for a 6-year-old missing in Everman and it was a winning night in sports for both the Rangers and the Mavericks.
Lots of egg hunts and festivals, plus other spring activities happening all over North Texas. KRLD's John Liddle tells us there's plenty to do Around Town this Easter weekend!
Our App today is called 1Blocker. Websites have all kinds of ads on them, and with this app, you can block them. It also helps you keep your data a little safer when it blocks any trackers that the website has. The app doesn't alter the site itself, just the ads and trackers. This works with the Safari browser on your iPhone or iPad. It's also a good thing because it doesn't put any strain on any resources in the phone. You can whitelist websites you trust and know and don't mind ads on. The filters are built into the app itself. It'll also give you stats on what it's accomplished with the blocking. 1Blocker is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
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Universal is building its newest theme park in Frisco, on a piece of land that is part of a 2,500-acre development that will include the PGA of America headquarters, two golf courses, a campus of the University of North Texas, and thousands of homes. But how did Universal decide on a suburb 30 minutes north of Dallas for its new micro-park?
Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney tells Baylee Friday, Universal came to the city with the idea. University of Texas at Dallas associate professor of public and nonprofit management James Harrington says the park is another example of the northern expansion of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and theme park expert and journalist Carly Caramanna explains that micro-parks are part of a new trend in the industry.
Plus, a Dallas salon owner and activist suffered a brain injury, and the Fort Worth convention center was evacuated after a bomb threat.
Thirty students in Coppell ISD's STEM program toured McLaren's U.S. headquarters in the city Wednesday. McLaren opened the 31,000 square foot facility last year.
"We're just happy to be in our new home here," says Vice President of Aftersales Randy Nowell. "We're trying to make connections and deeply root ourselves in the community."
Bryan Kuster, Southern Region President, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It's a trend that has grown ever since the pandemic started. First, it came out of necessity because of COVID. Now, parents are doing it for their kids protection.
Constitutional law expert Stephen Vladeck with the University of Texas Law School discussed the historic indictment against former president Donald Trump with the KRLD Morning News.
Photo: Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends an event at the Mar-a-Lago Club April 4, 2023, in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Our App today is called Comic Life 3. If you ever wanted to see what you could look like in a comic book, this is the app for you. It comes with a lot of different templates and comic book-type fonts. There are word balloons and lettering-type art. It uses the photos in your camera roll, so you can determine who are the heroes and villains of your story. It has an editor to take anything out of the background of the pictures, too. Really, the only limit is your imagination. You can put your photos in a full frame or in panels, like in comic books. Then you drag and drop what you want your characters to say. When it's done, you can read your virtual comic through the reader in the app. Comic Life 3 is 5 bucks on iTunes.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Fort Worth) joined the KRLD Morning News to discuss former President Donald Trump's speech at Mar-a-Lago just hours after his arraignment in New York City.
Photo: U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-TX) waits for the arrival of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) outside a room where a meeting between Democratic Texas State Senators and Representatives will take place at the U.S. Capitol July 15, 2021 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
As strong storms continue to exit north Texas, a cold front is sweeping through lowering our temperatures through Friday.
Plus, police made an arrest in the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old Dallas woman and after debating how to handle short-term rentals, the Dallas City Council did not take action Tuesday.
Joseph M. "Jody" Grant, the former CEO of Texas American Bank and chairman emeritus of Texas Capital Bank Bancshares, tells KRLD's David Johnson why it's important that the government doesn't regulate community banks out of existence.
A bill in the Texas Senate would move the state toward adopting standards for electric vehicle charging stations. Kelly Hancock (R-Fort Worth) filed SB 1732.
The City of Celina, in Collin and Denton Counties, is among the fastest growing in Texas. The city says its population has grown to more than 30,000, and the U.S. Census estimates the city's population grew 42% from 2020 to 2021.
Plus, North Texans are split on their opinion of Trump's indictment, and a new ordinance is being discussed in Dallas regarding short-term rentals.
By late Tuesday, a strong cold front will plow through the area creating a line of showers and storms. This may spark 1 or 2 isolated supercells across the western half of North Texas. Threats includehail, wind, and isolated tornadoes.
Our App today is called Libby. Not everyone can get out to the public library for whatever reason, but you can bring the library to you with this app. This is a virtual library card for your local branch.
You can use it to look through an entire catalog of books that the library has on digital. You can borrow them, just like you would when you show up. Then, you can read the books through your e-reader. There are audiobooks and magazines available, too. Come up with reading lists.
When you're reading the books, you can save your place and come back right where you left off. There are books for kids that you can read together. Libby has all you could ever want from a library without leaving the house. It works with your library card in your city. It's a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Rex Glendenning, the founder and CEO of REX Real Estate, Inc, tells KRLD's David Johnson the story of how the Cowboys wound up leaving Irving for Frisco.
Police chiefs from across Texas are holding their annual conference this week in Fort Worth. The Texas Police Chiefs Association is meeting at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
More than half (56%) of U.S. adults who are either employed or looking for a new job - otherwise known as the workforce - are likely to look for a new job over the next 12 months,according to new surveys from Bankrate.
Those numbers include a whopping 37% who say they are very likely to look for a new job. That figure is up from 51% of the workforce who said they were looking for a new job last year.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Mark Hamrick from Bankrate to get his thoughts on the survey.
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If you haven't filed those 2022 taxes yet, CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger says to make sure not to overlook any of those juicy credits. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jill about the most beneficial tax credits to take advantage of this tax season.
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This is Rowan, a two-year-old mixed breed who is looking for a home to call his own. He loves playing with toys, meeting new friends, and of course, eating lots of treats! He would love for his new home to give him lots of love, attention, toys, and snacks! If he has to share with another doggy friend in the home, that's alright with him! He should do very well with a doggy playmate in his new home! You can always bring them with you so he can meet them here before he goes home! Please also bring any human kiddos in the home to meet him first before going home.
NASA and CSA have revealed the four astronauts who will journey to the Moon in the historic Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management has activated state resources to respond to the potential for additional severe weather this week. Governor Greg Abbott had the agency increase the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center before the first round of thunderstorms hit North Texas Sunday.
Plenty of sunshine, breezy and downright hot today with afternoon highs in the low nineties! The record high today is 95 degrees set back in 1989...There's also a very slight chance for an isolated severe storm (5pm-8pm) to break out along the dryline as it punches into north Texas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to the amazing VanDella Menifee, a community organizer and education advocate, about the new Cowboys of Color Rodeo movie. But first he catches up with the founder and CEO of Minnie's Food Pantry, Cheryl Jackson, who was recently honored by the Texas Legislature in Austin for her career of philanthropy and community service.
Our App today is called Perplexity AI. That artificial intelligence site called Chat GPT doesn't have an official app anywhere on the App Store. You can utilize the same type of searching, just like Chat GPT through this app.
This app will help you with information that you are doing research for. This is like Google on steroids. You can ask all kinds of questions and get detailed answers. You also don't have to type the questions.
It works with your voice as well. It will also show you the most popular questions that people are asking on any single day. You can also ask follow up questions when you get the answers to your first. The app will also show your history of questions. It'll even let you look at the sources of the answers that the app provides. Perplexity AI is a free app on iTunes.
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Plus, Sunnyvale high-speed chase ends in crash and two arrests, and authorities release body cam footage of incident involving Molina High teacher.
Fans of the popular game Dungeons of Dragons are in for treat - the new film Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is finally hitting theaters this weekend!
KRLD's What to Watch team sat with Daisy Head to talk about her experience playing Sofina in the film.
After adding wide receiver Brandin Cooks and defensive back Stephon Gilmore for late-round draft picks, the guys wonder if the Dallas Cowboys are having the best offseason of any team in the NFL.
Photo: A Dallas Cowboys flag on the field during the first half in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
It may be the last day of National Nutrition Month, but recognizing sustainability through food choices can be highlighted all year long. Meridan Zerner is a registered dietitian nutritionist with the Cooper Clinic in Dallas. She said this year's theme for National Nutrition Month is "Fuel for the Future," which captures the idea of eating healthily and sustainably.
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The former President Donald Trump is scheduled for his arraignment in New York City on Tuesday. The DA in Manhattan announced indictments against President Trump on Thursday afternoon. This will be the first time a former President is arrested and arraigned in a court of law.
To get a political perspective on this on today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Thomas Gray joined us. He's an assistant professor of political science at University of Texas Dallas.
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The Kaufman County Sheriff has a suspect in custody in connection with that manhunt in Sunnyvale.
The manhunt ended about 12 hours after it started when the suspect was taken into custody around 11 this morning.
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For the first time in the basketball program's history, UNT has won the National Invitation Tournament.
Thursday night, UNT bested UAB 68-61 to win the title. The Mean Green also became the first team in Conference USA to win the NIT since 2002.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Hank Dickenson, from the Mean Green Sports Network about the experience in Vegas.
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Plus, North Texas reacts to the indictment of former President Donald Trump and the Texas Rangers get a win on Opening Day. KRLD All Local - March 31, 2023
Some severe storms mainly east of Dallas early this afternoon, cooler into the weekend with a few strong storms late Sunday, then again late Monday and possibly late Tuesday, much warmer Monday and Tuesday, cooling off by the end of the week with a very unstable weather pattern shaping up towards Easter weekend.
Image: National Weather Service - Fort Worth
Plus, DFW Airport to receive $29 million from the FAA for more taxiways and a guilty plea wraps up a Garland triple murder trial.
The Texas Rangers are adding to a concept they introduced in 2022 at Globe Life Field. The Rangers added the "Arlington Eats" stand to feature local restaurants.
Construction has started on two taxiways at DFW Airport that will give flights an option to avoid crossing other runways on their way to the terminal. The $28.8 million project will add "end-around" taxiways in the southwest part of the airport.
"Safety is paramount in terms of our responsibilities and our objectives," DFW Airport Chief Executive Sean Donohue said.
Donohue said end-around taxiways will give planes a safer way to reach terminals without crossing the path of another that may be taking off or landing.
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This is a huge weekend in north Texas. You have the Women's Final Four in Dallas. That's big enough of a spotlight, but an even brighter one is focused on the city of Arlington. Thursday is Opening Day for the Texas Rangers. They have the National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies in town.
And at the same time, AT&T Stadium has three days of concerts from Taylor Swift starting Friday.
It's a huge undertaking and a major opportunity for the city.
On today's Ask The Expert, Britton Cunningham Merritt joined us. She's the Vice President, Marketing & Communications Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
More than 800volunteers will take to Fort Worth neighborhoods to improve the appearance of 40 homes during the 33rd Annual Cowtown Brush Up this Saturday, April 1st.
Image: Trinity Habitat for Humanity, 2015
Lots of sports and concerts, plus other spring activities happening all over North Texas. KRLD's John Liddle tells us there's plenty to do Around Town this weekend!
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Fort Worth toddler fighting for her life after shooting herself in the chest.
Layoffs coming for the Fort Worth school district.
KRLD All Local - March 30, 2023
There may be some patchy drizzle and light rain developing through the morning hours. There's also a chance for scattered showers and a rumble of thunder between 12 PM and 5 PM, a few of these may become severe between 5 PM and 8 PM, with hail being the primary threat.
Image: National Weather Service - Fort Worth
A hotel was once many people’s only option when taking vacations. In recent years, companies like Air BnB and VRBO have created a different lane in short-term rentals. These rentals are categorized as a stay that is no longer than 30 days. While this option is helpful and more convenient for some people, the area in which these short-term rentals are located has caused others stress.
On this episode of Texas Wants to Know, we talk about the future of short-term rentals especially as they continue to affect single-family neighborhoods. We spoke to Bill France, Dave Schwarte, and Jessica Black all from the Texas Neighborhood Coalition. They have all been personally affected by short-term rentals being integrated into their communities.
We also heard from Plano community members who shared their perspectives and Rachel Berndt from The Fort Worth Report joined us to give insight on the legislation passed in the city.
Our App today is called Seven. Everyone is busy. Some people want to get a good sweat on, but they are too busy to take an hour or more for a traditional workout. Now you can get results and work out for 7 minutes a day. There's no wasted time or motion with these. You don't need any special equipment at all. The app also lets you earn different kinds of achievements for every workout you complete in 7 minutes. There are 200 different workouts that are tailored for your level of fitness. It even comes with different kinds of virtual trainers to keep you motivated. You might have a drill sergeant, a kung fu master, or if you want someone nicer, it could be a cheerleader. Its slogan is: "Small habits lead to big changes." Seven is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
3 school shootings in just a span of a few days... two locally and one nationally... not to include the number of mass shootings across the nation outside of schools.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Ken Jones with Texas Health Resources joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the Administrator for Behavior Health Center in Arlington. He spoke with David Rancken and Kristin Diaz about whether or not conversations following mass shootings actually lead to change. He also addresses how it affects our minds, as well as the minds of our kids.
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On this day 50 years ago- the last American soldier left Vietnam. It was a war many Americans believed should never been fought. So what did we learn from the war?? KRLDs Austin York spoke with historian Terry Anderson of Texas A&M about the war's legacy.
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Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the last American troops leaving Vietnam. Former President Donald Trump first declared March 29 National Vietnam War Veterans Day in 2017.
"It's just sad that when we came home, nobody cared," says Ross Bigley, a sailor who was in Vietnam on the last day American troops were there. "That's the sad thing. As a Vietnam veteran, I always made a point to make sure people who came home from Iraq and Afghanistan, I shook their hand."
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Plus, North Texas flight attendants push bill that could land unruly passengers on no-fly list and a construction worker killed while working in Fort Worth
Kyle Armbrester, CEO, Signify Health joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
TSA says agents are still finding more prohibited items at checkpoints than before the pandemic. At Love Field Wednesday, TSA showed passengers prohibited items they had found.
Plus, Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the last American troops leaving Vietnam, and ESPN reports Dirk Nowitzki will be announced as a 2023 inductee into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
A construction worker was killed in Fort Worth overnight.
The victim was working on the Northeast Loop 820 construction project just north of Highway 121 when things went terribly wrong just before 5:00 this morning.
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days: A few isolated showers this morning, the threat for some isolated severe storms along and north of DFW tomorrow evening, Mid Cities East on Friday. All modes of severe weather are possible. A pretty decent weekend, a few more scattered storms late Sunday, and then warming up big time and early next week.
Image: National Weather Service - Fort Worth
Texas state Senator Roland Gutierrez represents Uvalde and says the police response at the Covenant School, in which three students and three teachers were gunned down, was the opposite of the response at the Uvalde massacre.
Police in Nashville ran towards the gunfire and killed the shooter in less than 14 minutes. It took police in Uvalde 77 minutes to kill that shooter but not until he killed 19 children and two teachers.
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We're hearing from the Fort Worth firefighters who saved the lives of six people sickened by carbon monoxide Tuesday night.
In October of 2022, astronomers were awestruck as multiple telescopes around the world detected a monstrous gamma-ray burst, the Universe's most powerful explosions.
The burst, named GRB 221009A, was the largest explosion ever recorded. The blast was so bright it even temporarily blinded several gamma-ray detectors, and emitted more energy in one second than our Sun will produce in its lifetime.
Find more Cosmic Sense here: https://www.audacy.com/krld/topic/cosmic-sense
Plus, more updates from Everman Police on missing boy and a Texas senator continues war with President Biden over the U.S./ Mexico border.
Jason Hudler, President, Cotton Patch Cafe joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A church in Dallas held a service Tuesday to show support for the school and church in Nashville where three children and three adults were killed Monday. The shooting occurred at Covenant School, which is attached to a church and is "sister churches" with Park Cities Presbyterian Church.
Pastor Chad Scruggs had worked at Park Cities Presbyterian until moving to Nashville with his family in 2018. His daughter, Hallie Scruggs, was among three nine-year-olds who were killed.
"Chad came here and served on this staff beginning in 2013," Park Cities Presbyterian Senior Pastor Mark Davis said during the service. "The same year Chad came on staff here, Hallie was born."
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Verizon is training this week at its office in Richardson for its response to a potential disaster in Texas. Forty-one members of the Verizon's "Major Emergency Response Incident Team (MERIT)" are working on a response to a Category 3 hurricane making landfall.
There's another great reason why you might want to drop a few pounds for your heart health. There's new research that finds that weight loss is a good thing for your heart over the long run. But, the better news is... you don't really have to sweat it if you put some of that weight back on.
This comes from some clinical trials with more than 50,000 people taking part. People who lost weight through behavior programs saw their heart disease risks drop. That lower risk lasts for years, even if they put on some of the weight again.
Dr. Fahmi Farah joined us on KRLD. She's a cardiologist at Bentley Heart Health.
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Everman Police give update on latest news involving missing 6-year-old boy.
Family of six in critical condition after being overcome by carbon monoxide at a Fort Worth home.
Woman who claims she is Jerry Jones' daughter files defamation lawsuit against him.
KRLD All Local - March 28, 2023
The only Division I college basketball team from Texas still playing is the University of North Texas.
The Mean Green (29-7) face Wisconsin (20-14) in the semifinals of the NIT in Vegas on Tuesday night at 6 p.m. on ESPN.
KRLD's John Liddle previewed the game with one of the radio voices of the Mean Green, Hank Dickenson.
The nation is again mourning another mass shooting, the latest at a private school in Nashville where 3 kids and 3 adults were gunned down and killed.
KRLD's Chris Fox is in Nashville, he tells the KRLD Morning News investigators are still searching for a motive.
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The great Billy Porter is bringing his "Black Mona Lisa: Volume 1" tour to the Winspear Opera House in Dallas on May 10.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Porter about his career to this point, and what he's hoping for with his tour.
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Plus, six people in Fort Worth were hospitalized due to carbon monoxide poisoning Monday night, and Southlake's Carroll ISD leaves the Texas Association of School Boards over "divisive political ideologies." KRLD All Local - March 28, 2023
Below average temperatures today and tomorrow, a few overnight showers tonight, a slow warm up through the end of the week, some strong and severe storms dotting the area late Thursday into the 1st half of Friday, a decent Saturday, and I'm now adding showers and storms to the forecast late Sunday night and Monday.
Image: National Weather Service - Fort Worth
Our App today is called Crouton: Cooking Companion. You don't have to fly by the seat of your pants when it comes to your next meals. You can have some organization and meal planning in your life. That's where this app comes in. It lets you keep track of those recipes that you see online. That includes links to the sites, pictures, and any notes or instructions that you take on them. It can also automatically search the web for any recipes that you can think of and import those recipes. It comes with a hands-free interface, so you don't have to swipe left or right to move forward as you make your meals from those recipes. It can come up with meal plans, based on what you have in the frig or the pantry. It'll even help with the grocery shopping for what you need. Crouton: Cooking Companion is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Plus, Texas voters could decide a plan to secure water for the state and former Texas Rangers John Wetteland relieved of sexual abuse case after mistrial.
The Texas Rangers will have six new items at concessions stands when they open the 2023 season at Globe Life Field. The Rangers host the Kansas City Royals Monday night and Tuesday afternoon for spring training games; they then host the Philadelphia Phillies at 3:05 Thursday for Opening Day.
Jason Kidd, CEO, Hearing Lab Technology LLC: Lucid Hearing joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Right around this time in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln handed out the first of what would become the highest awards a member of the military can receive: The Medal of Honor.
Tonight, in Washington DC, there's a celebration of the 160th anniversary of the Medal of Honor.
Arlington's Mayor Jim Ross is in DC today for that ceremony. Arlington is the home of the Medal of Honor Museum. Mayor Jim Ross joined us.
Texas is number one in a not-so-great category: The number of Feral Hogs!
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A non-profit group wants the STAAR exam to just be one part of the education accountability system in Texas.
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Plus, Texas Senate working against current population estimates showing the state will have a shortage of water by 2027.
Police in Nashville responded to a shooting at a school on Monday morning. The shooting has left “multiple” people injured and the shooter dead, according to officials in the city.
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The largest traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is coming to Decatur March 29-April 2.
Local veteran Al Westfall, who fought in the Vietnam War, and is now Commander of the Wise County Veterans Group, helped get the display to Decatur.
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Texas A&M is pushing to improve early childhood educational opportunities
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The Roadmap to the Future of Food is the subtitle of a new "must read" for restaurant owners and customers alike!
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Monday's App of the Day is called CoinSnap. Lots of people have coins that are just laying around in a jar or something else. Ever wonder if you have something that might be worth something more than just the face value? You can find out before you take that whole collection to Coinstar. The app uses AI to scan through your coins and can identify any kind of special change that you might have. It has a huge database of rare coins and you can find out all kinds of information about where the coins came from. If you're a collector, the app can double-check to see the value of your collection, one coin at a time. It also helps you to keep track of what you have and what it's worth. CoinSnap is perfect for collectors or just people that have a bunch of change. It's a free app on iTunes and Android with a subscription model and a seven-day free trial.
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Meet our featured pet pal of the week, Rufino!
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
The Cowboys have already added defensive back Stephon Gilmore and wide receiver Brandin Cooks in an offseason that's been more active than fans are used to. So what moves could come next for Dallas?
Photo: Five Vince Lombardi trophies won by the Dallas Cowboys organization sit in the lobby at Dallas Cowboys headquarters at The Star in Frisco, Texas. (Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
Do you have a couple of weddings on the calendar to attend this year? Make sure you put some money away so you can afford them. A new study by Bankrate shows that wedding guests plan to spend an average of $611 per wedding this year. This includes an average of $287 on travel and accommodations, $180 on gifts, and $144 on attire and grooming. When it comes to gifts, Millennials plan to give the most expensive gifts: an average of $201 per wedding, compared with $180 for Gen X, $160 for boomers, and $157 for Gen Z. KRLD's John Liddle talked about the study with Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst at Bankrate.
Plus, civil rights attorney Lee Merritt was arrested during a protest in Collin County, and the Texas Rangers approach Opening Day. KRLD All Local - March 27, 2023
A few cool days ahead, a few showers late tonight and into early tomorrow morning, a beautiful wednesday, a few scattered showers and storms late Thursday and especially Friday. A few could become strong to severe, and another nice weekend ahead!
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with CEO Tonya Stafford of It's Going To Be OK.org, a non profit providing hope and healing to those affected by human trafficking, and sexual exploitation.
But first, Chris visits with the CEO and President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Dallas, Charles English, about the amazing things they've been doing with kids and what lies ahead in the future.
Plus, MedStar says they are seeing in increase in car crash volume on bad weather days and some Dallas County Sheriff Office computers sold at auction contained sensitive information.
TikTok has been the center of a lot of controversies for months now. State governments all over the country have banned TikTok from their government-issued phones. And now, the Feds are looking at the possibility of banning TikTok from all phones in this country.
TikTok's CEO went through hours of questions from House members on data security and the content in videos sent to users. On today's Ask The Expert, our tech expert Ian Sherr joined us.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Waco Saturday, the first of his 2024 presidential campaign. The former president will speak at Waco Regional Airport.
KRLD's David Johnson talks to Elizabeth Blau, Founder & CEO, Blau + Associates, Reunion Tower's Crown Block restaurant.
A 5K and festival in Dallas Saturday will raise money to support kids, adults and veterans with disabilities. "The Dash 2023" takes place at the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.
You may have noticed some large insects flying around or even inside your home in the past week or two. They're probably crane flies, which are more commonly known as mosquito hawks.
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Plus, in West Dallas, a new pump station now under construction, will help solve a big flooding problem.
If you were the head of the Texas Department of Transportation, what would you do? That's exactly what TxDOT wants to know as it works through the long-term planning process.
Photo: Workers construct an overpass as part of the Irving Interchange infrastructure project near the site of the former Dallas Cowboys Stadium on Aug. 10, 2022, in Irving, Texas. (John Moore/Getty Images)
Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan joins KRLD's John Liddle to preview her March 26 show. Sunday's topics will include Donald Trump's possible indictment, the Fed's decision to raise interest rates, and the swirling controversy around TikTok.
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Good morning everyone and TGIF. It's an active morning across North Texas as a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 9 AM, However, this line of storms has weakened a little bit, but you can still expect horizontal rain, dangerous cloud to ground lightning, and wind gusts as high as 40mph, as this line of storms continues to move across the area through 9 AM.
As inflation continues to dominate headlines, Bankrate’s data shows that the economy is not only hindering younger Americans’ ability to save more for emergencies but is also setting back young peoples’ finances to a greater degree than their older counterparts.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster, who says the economy seems to never be working in millennials' and Gen Z’s favor.
Shakespeare Dallas has been around for 50 years. And for a huge chunk of that time, Raphael Parry has helped lead the way.
Parry, who has served as artistic director, will retire from full-time administration at the end of March after twenty years with the company.
“I have loved my time serving Shakespeare Dallas. It has been an honor to meet and work with generations of incredible local theater talent," Parry says. "It’s humbling to consider the caliber of artists who have worked with our company. One of the best parts of my job has been to mentor young artists and watch them evolve and grow. I’m looking forward to rejoining this community on stage soon.”
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Parry to reflect on his time with Shakespeare Dallas.
Plus, a West Dallas neighborhood is excited about a new pump station. And,
could Zeke join a rival?
Our App today is called Vinted. It's a pretty good bet that you have a bunch of old clothes in your closet that are taking up space. It might be nice to get that space back and you can make a bit of cash out of that spring cleaning. This app is perfect for selling your old clothes. You can also use it to get rid of your old toys or housewares. It's like an online garage sale. You join the Vinted community, then take pictures of your stuff. Upload the photos to the site, along with your asking prices. The app will show you if anyone checks out your stuff or decides to buy. The app also helps with shipping labels. It comes with its own payment system inside the app. And Vinted doesn't take any fees on your sales. The money is all yours. You can also shop yourself through the app. There's a search function that lets you find what you're looking for. Vinted is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The National Transportation Safety Board has completed its investigation of the February 2021 pile-up on 35W in North Fort Worth. The crash involved 133 cars. Six people died; 36 were hurt.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued an advisory notifying healthcare providers of reports that an animal tranquilizer called xylazine has been found mixed with illegal drugs in Texas and around the nation. Dr. Joseph Chang, chief medical officer at Parkland Health, joined Ask the Expert on Thursday, to explain why this is most concerning.
Photo: A fentanyl drug testing kit warns about the dangers of xylazine, which is not yet detectable in street testing. (Credit: Kris Craig/The Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
A new film debuting this week offers a look into the lives and careers of two Texas music legends from Dallas. Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan grew up in Oak Cliff before finding national success in the 1980’s. The film about them is called “Jimmie and Stevie Ray Vaughan: Brothers in Blues." It’s showing in Dallas this week and is also available on several major streaming services.
KRLD's John Liddle talks to NBC 5 Senior Investigative Reporter Scott Freidman on how millions of Texans are bypassing emission and safety tests that are necessary to get temporary and permanent license plates.
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A zoo in Texas will receive a bear from the St. Louis Zoo that broke free from its habitat twice in February. The zoo is preparing to receive an Andean bear named Ben.
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If Donald Trump becomes the first former president in history to be indicted, what would it mean for the office? SMU presidential historian Jeffrey Engel joined the KRLD Morning News to explain.
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Dallas police have an accused serial rapist locked up on a charge of aggravated sexual assault.
Superintendents in Texas are talking with each other about options to improve security after two shootings outside school buildings this week. Wednesday night, Dallas ISD announced the arrest of a suspect in a shooting outside Thomas Jefferson High School Tuesday afternoon; a 15 year old has been charged with capital murder for killing a student outside Lamar High School in Arlington Monday.
It looks like an outstanding weekend. KRLD's John Liddle runs down all the best things to do Around Town.
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Plus, the Texas Senate passed a property tax relief bill on Wednesday, and planes come too close at DFW Airport. KRLD All Local - March 23, 2023
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days… a decent day today, but rather warm, the threat of severe thunderstorms from 3 AM to 9 AM Friday morning, an awesome weekend, and cooler temperatures with a few showers early next week.
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We’re so busy with work that we might forget what needs to be done at home. Some housecleaning tasks can fall through the cracks. This app can help you get everyone and everything back on track to fill in those cracks. It breaks down the home into the different rooms, and you can tell when’s the last time you gave each room a good scrub-down. It’s a home-based task manager. Put in the jobs that need to be done in each room. You can get rid of the clutter, dust, and grime and put every room back into your control. You can set reminders of when you need to change the A/C filters or the ceiling fan blades. Spotless: A Simply Clean Home is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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The nation is awaiting word on if and when former president Donald Trump will be indicted. Despite what side of the aisle you fall on...this is historic.
We have seen lots of president that have had scandal rock their administrations...so is there a reluctance from prosecutors to prosecute them after they get out of office?
On Ask the Expert Jeff Engel joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He's Director of the Center for Presidential History at SMU.
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Spring in Texas means severe weather season -- and a busy time of year for storm chasers. "Tornado season" historically runs from late spring to early summer, but this year, the state has already seen several tornadoes through mid-March. KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff says storm chasers play an integral role in helping meteorologists collect data that radar alone can't always provide.
Baylee Friday talks to three storm chasers, Joe Bajza, Jennifer Stark, and Jeff Stephens, about why they got into the storm chasing, how they know where to position themselves, and about some of their best stories from being out in the field.
Plus, a man was found innocent in a 1997 Deep Ellum murder and Grapevine cracks down on street racing.
Students will return to Thomas Jefferson High School Thursday, two days after a shooting in the school's parking lot. Police say two people in a car shot a student in the arm.
The student is recovering. Dallas ISD Police are leading the investigation with help from Dallas Police, but they had not made any arrests Wednesday afternoon.
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Emanuele Rossetti, Phd., CEO of MAKR SHAKR joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The nation's largest Christian non-profit serving current and former inmates says a bill filed in the Texas House could make life easier for those who have paid their debt to society.
House Bill 1747, by state representative Jeff Leach of Plano would make it easier for them to get licensed in a profession.
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Plus, Arlington ISD and the city's police department already work together on school security, and they say that relationship will keep growing.
Parkland is making it easier for more Dallas County kids to get vaccinated.....it's ready to roll out its new mobile vaccination clinic.
We know in North Texas that this year’s severe weather is off to a hyperactive start. and meteorologists are predicting increased tornado and flood risks for much of the country this spring.
Jennifer Pipa, vice president of Disaster Programs for the American Red Cross, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about how Red Cross volunteers are preparing to help in their communities and how donations can make a difference.
Red Cross Giving Day on March 22 provides an opportunity to help families who will be affected by future disasters.
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New cars are still priced at a premium. The latest iSeeCars study finds that new vehicles are priced an average of 8.8% above MSRP nationally.
"Dallas is about on average," says executive analyst Karl Brauer from iSeeCars. "8.7-percent. That equates to about $3,852 on average that you have to pay over MSRP."
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We're waking up to temperatures in the mid to upper sixties this morning with considerable cloudiness and a ton of humidity. Sunshine will break out this afternoon with highs in the low to mid 80s! 71ﾟ is our average high this time of the year.
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Plus, students return to Arlington Lamar High School Wednesday following a deadly shooting on Monday, and the fight over school choice vouchers is heating up in the Texas legislature. KRLD All Local - March 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence is taking the world by storm, and one local college professor is embracing the technology.
Beata Jones is a professor of business information systems practice at TCU's Neeley School of Business.
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The Texas State Senate has approved an amendment to the Texas Constitution that would give judges the ability to hold some criminal defendants without bail. Currently, the state constitution requires judges to offer bail to defendants in most cases.
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Beginning March 25th, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus will align simultaneously within a small 50-degree sector of the sky, according to StarWalk.
Plus, two churches in Arlington hold vigils to remember a high school student killed earlier this week and the fight over school choice vouchers heats up at the state capitol.
Students will return to Arlington ISD's Lamar High School Wednesday for the first time since a student was shot and killed outside the school Monday morning. One student was killed and another was grazed by a bullet.
Arlington ISD says counselors will be available for students and staff.
"It happened at their school," says Dr. Dean Beckloff, a counselor in Dallas who does not work for Arlington ISD. "It is such a shock. It's like if you've ever had a car accident, even if it's minor, you go into kind of a shock. It's like, 'whoa,' and the same thing is happening to these kids at school."
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The Texas chapter of the group, Moms Demand Action, is renewing a call for changes to gun laws as a result of the shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington. Police say one student shot and killed another, and a bullet grazed another student who survived. The suspect has been charged with capital murder.
A repeat drunk driver has lost his fight to get his plea agreement and prison term set aside.
Former President Trump plans to go ahead with his rally in Waco this weekend, whether he's indicted or not.
Firearm used in Mexico murders of two Americans now linked to a Texas purchaser.
KRLD All Local - March 21, 2023
Plus, other North Texas school districts are working to reassure parents that students are safe, and former President Donald Trump is still planning a rally in Waco despite claims that he will be indicted this week. KRLD All Local - March 21, 2023
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days. A lot of wind, a few sprinkles today, warming temperatures, some severe storms possible late Thursday into Friday morning, and a beautiful weekend ahead.
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The Dallas Zoo is preparing to show off the newest member of its warthog family. The new baby piglet was born on February 17th. Her name is Tikiti, which means "watermelon" in Swahili. She has been under constant care from zoo staffers for the past few weeks.
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Robert S Kaplan, Former CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; Former Vice-Chairman, Goldman Sachs joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Dallas sports leaders are celebrating Monday, after Big D was named the No. 1 city in the U.S. to do business in sports by the Sports Business Journal.
The ranking is due to research and insights from SBJ Atlas – using half a million data points and extensive feedback from 100 high-ranking sports industry executives.
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Plus, Dallas police Chief Eddie Garcia will deliver an update Monday on a man who is in critical condition after being shot by an officer on Sunday, and police are investigating the mysterious death of a Dallas mother.
Lamar High School in Arlington is in lockdown because of an on-campus shooting, according to police.
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With Spring officially upon us, so too is the time to go outside and revive the garden, the backyard, and the outdoor space.
The fashion and design industries are known for celebrating trends, but gardens are just as much fun when it comes to staying on top of the latest and greatest.
Gardening and outdoor expert Jim Carlton talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the top trends for this Spring.
Plus, one man is in critical condition after being shot by a Dallas police officer on Sunday, and the Dallas Cowboys acquired veteran wide receiver Brandin Cooks from the Houston Texans.
KRLD All Local - March 20, 2023
Happy 1st day of Spring ladies and gentlemen! Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days… a warming trend, a lot of wind, possible severe storms late Thursday, and a decent weekend to boot.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with legendary women's basketball coach Michael Ensley about the decline of school athletic programs in larger cities in North Texas. But first, Chris talks with the founder of the Hey Chica Latina Women's movement, Veronica Torres Hazley, about Women's History Month.
Kevin J. Hanigan, President & Chief Operating Officer of Prosperity Bank (NYSE:PB) joins David Johnson on today's CEO Spotlight.
An organization launched in Texas five years ago has donated more than 300 stuffed animals to the Dallas County Sheriff's Department. Denice Hanna launched "Alana's Gift" in memory of her daughter who died in a car crash.
Hanna's daughter died in 1998. She says she had struggled to talk about her daughter, but when she launched the project, that helped her find a mission to honor Alana's memory.
"I honestly don't know if I was strong enough to talk about it in public before now," she says. "But these stuffed animals are actually healing my heart one animal at a time."
Since starting the project in 2018, Hanna says she has delivered more than 15,000 stuffed animals to 25 police and fire departments.
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At this time of year, they're all about pickles in Mansfield. The 2023 Pickle Parade and Palooza is this weekend.
"It's a big community event," says Bob Kowalski from the esteemed Picked Mansfield Society Board. "It's free parking and free admission. We want to get people into historic Downtown Mansfield!"
Mansfield bills itself as the Pickle Capital of Texas, and boasts the "world's only St. Paddy's Pickle Parade."
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Some big changes may be coming to your commute if you use US 75/Central Expressway.
For a couple decades there's been an HOV (high-occupancy vehicle lane) on both the northbound and southbound sides between I-635 in North Dallas and SH 121 in McKinney.
Now, TxDOT wants to turn that space into a "technology lane."
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Semi-truck blown over in White Settlement, roff torn off apartment building in Irving, and property damage in Garland all reported from the severe weather.
Teen accused of killing an Uber Eats driver sentenced to 45-years in prison.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott talks about the team releasing star running back and friend Ezekiel Elliott.
There's a problem with a brake hose in some Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX cars...so one point 3 million of them are being recalled. They are from model years 2013-2018.
The front brake hose can rupture causing brake fluid to leak out. Dealers will replace the hoses and owners should start getting letters about the recall and repairs April 17th.
Then there's those Ford F-150 pickups from 2021. A defect in the windshield wiper arms can cause those wipers to break. Dealers will replace them. Ford pick up owners will start getting recall letters the end of the month.
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Severe weather in White Settlement caused minor damage Thursday night. Police Chief Chris Cook says a semi-truck parked in a lot outside a Sam's Club was knocked on its side during strong winds.
The state of banking and the international tension with Russia are topics that are top-of-mind this week on CBS' Face the Nation.
KRLD's John Liddle got a preview with FTN moderator Margaret Brennan.
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Friday will be unseasonably cool with a Wind Advisory in effect through 10 a.m. Some rural areas could even see a light freeze early Saturday.
One of the two teens charged with killing an Uber Eats driver two years ago has been sentenced to 45 years in prison.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is talking about the release of running back Ezekiel Elliot.
KRLD All Local - March 17, 2023
Thunderstorms moving across North Texas Thursday brought the second round of severe weather to the area this month. Severe weather is possible any time of year in Texas, but the peak of tornado season typically begins in April.
"We've had a fairly robust headstart to the season," said Texas State Climatologist John Nielsen-Gammon, a professor at Texas A&M University. "There's been quite a bit of tornadic activity already in Texas and Oklahoma."
Today is a day to be weather aware and to be prepared in case a severe storm does hit in areas of North Texas.
Reward offered for information on driver involved in fatal hit and run in Plano.
KRLD All Local - March 16, 2023
Two firefighters were injured Thursday morning in a two alarm fire at the site of the former Valley View Mall near 635 and Preston in Far North Dallas. The fire started about 4:30 am.
Dallas Fire Rescue says firefighters were trapped, "but they were quickly rescued and removed from the structure." The fire department says one firefighter had burn injuries; the other had a physical injury. The two firefighters were taken to the hospital for evaluation, but their injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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Thursday is another day where severe weather is a probability in North Texas. The National Weather Service says there is an "Enhanced Risk" (level 3 out of 5) for severe weather on Thursday. All modes of weather are possible - but the biggest concern is large hail. KRLD's John Liddle talked with meteorologist Matt Stalley at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth about impacts and timing.
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Spring is almost here and there are plenty of great things to do around North Texas this weekend.
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The threat for severe weather this afternoon and evening, much colder tomorrow through the weekend, slight chance of rain next Monday and then warming up by the middle of next week.
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Plus, Dallas Cowboys fans react to the team cutting long-time running back Ezekiel Elliott, and police hope witnesses can lead them to the driver of a truck that hit a woman along a Plano highway this week. KRLD All Local - March 16, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is supporting a bill in the Texas Legislature that is designed to boost the state's semiconductor industry. He joined several state lawmakers for an event in Austin to announce the Texas CHIPS Act.
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Our App today is called Wyzant. How are you kids doing in school as they closer to finals? Wyzant is a tutoring app to help your kids with their school work. It can connect both parents and their children in order to get in contact with a tutor. And the tutors specialize in certain subjects, so you can find just the right person. The app provides real time chat, so your child can get help and answers right away. It also helps you to keep track of your kids' progress in their trouble classes. The app has retired teachers on staff to act as tutors, and there are thousands of them. They work with everyone from kindergarten through college students. It even has specialists that only do standardized tests. Wyzant - Find A Tutor is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the tutoring sessions.
Finding a life partner has never been an easy or simple process. The pandemic changed the way interact socially and the prevalence of dating advice everywhere you turn on social media can make dating in 2023 overwhelming.
On this episode of Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday explores the different avenues of dating and even gets some advice from an expert. She talks to Porschia Paxton, a Lewisville native and a dater on a new show called "Farmer Wants a Wife", about her experience on the show and what led her to try dating on reality TV.
Darius Darusman, who created his own production company and Houston-based dating show "Panning for Love"', explains his unique love story and what motivated him to create a platform for LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming people to date and look for love.
Relationship expert Eric Wooten gives his perspective on dating in Texas and provides helpful tips for singles looking for a healthy relationship.
Plus, the Cowboys release Ezekiel Elliot and North Texans voice their opinions on the stability of the banking industry.
Governor Greg Abbott says lawmakers in Austin are making progress on bills dealing with economic development. Abbott spoke to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.
The image shows a rare glimpse of a Wolf-Rayet star, which NASA says is one of the most luminous and massive stars known to exist in our Universe.
WR 124 was among the telescope's first observation targets in June 2022. The newly released image shows the star in stunning detail, despite it being 15,000 light-years away from Earth. This is possible thanks to the infrared instruments aboard the telescope.
The housing market has stalled a bit around the country lately, thanks to higher mortgage rates and other factors. And as we head into the spring season, a lot of people are looking at the possibility of moving to a new home, and they're looking to sell their old houses. Those houses are staying on the market longer than they used to in the last couple of years. Last month, the average home stayed on the market for 10 weeks.
There's one area that seems to buck that trend, and that's right here in north Texas.
A new report from Texas Realtors.says Dallas Fort Worth has gone past Austin as the tightest market to buy a home in the state.
On today's Ask The Expert, Belinda Epps joined us. She's the President MetroTex Association of Realtors.
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The Ezekiel Elliott era in Dallas could soon come to a close. According to a report from Clarence Hill at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Cowboys will cut the third-leading rusher in team history as soon as Wednesday afternoon. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dylan Reid from the 'Merica's Team Podcast about the news and Zeke's impact over his seven seasons in Dallas.
Photo: Ezekiel Elliott #21 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second half at TIAA Bank Field on Dec. 18, 2022, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Courtney Culbreath/Getty Images)
Thursday is another day where severe weather is a probability in North Texas. The National Weather Service says there is an "Enhanced Risk" (level 3 out of 5) for severe weather on Thursday. All modes of weather are possible - but the biggest concern is large hail. KRLD's John Liddle talked with meteorologist Ted Ryan at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth about impacts and timing.
Plus, two are dead after a shooting early Wednesday in Deep Ellum, friends and family held a candlelight vigil Tuesday outside the apartment where four people were fatally shot on Sunday, and Rhome police release new information in hopes it leads to the driver connected to a deadly crash.
Two people are dead after an early morning shooting Wednesday in Deep Ellum, police say. The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. at the Bitter End, a bar in the 2800 block of Elm Street at the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard, Dallas police said.
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Plus, friends and family held a candlelight vigil outside the Dallas apartment where four people were killed over the weekend, and the owner of the stolen horses involved in a deadly crash speaks out. KRLD All Local - March 15, 2023
A ton of wind, severe storms late tomorrow afternoon and evening, much colder Friday through Monday, and more rain possible late Sunday into Monday, but nothing severe.
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Spring is here and so is Severe Weather Season. This Thursday's forecast calls for us to stay weathere aware.
In conjuction with the KRLD weather team, the men and women of our area National Weather Service offices will also be working to keep us safe and updated on any potentially dangerous weather systems.
As we continue to recognize Women's History Month, we wanted to shine the spotlight on the ladies of the NWS Fort Worth.
Bianca Garcia is a meteorologist there and joined the KRLD Afternoon News to chat more about her experience in the male-dominated field. She shares with David Rancken and Kristin Diaz her passion behind weather science and the pride she has for making an impact as a Hispanic woman in a STEM career.
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Our App today is called Vixer. This is a video mixing app that lets you edit the videos that you want to put onto social media. It can polish up what you put together and make them look professional. It helps you to crop the pictures you take. You can edit videos, speed them up, add text and music. The music you add is royalty-free, and you can add what you want with the upgraded subscription. It has filters that allow you to get just the right look to them. You can merge videos into one. There are more than 50 filters to choose from to get just the right look to your pictures or videos. You can add different customized frames. You can turn your pictures into a social media slideshow. Vixer is a free app on iTunes. It has in app purchases.
A recent study shows Americans in their 30s or otherwise known as millenials are piling on more debt than any other age group. This is despite saving during the pandemic.
Spending in recent years has gone up again and consequently now they're also living paycheck to paycheck again.
On Ask the Expert, Amy Wilburn joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is a Bankruptcy attorney with Lincoln- Goldfinch Law.
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Plus, more information on a crash involving horses and their teen riders and the Perot Museum in Dallas prepares for a busy Spring Break week.
Gerry Cottle, the CEO at Rooftop Cinema Club, tells David Johnson the company wants to create an experience that is "more than a movie," harkening back to the days of the drive-in theater. The company has a location on top of the Worthington Hotel in Downtown Fort Worth.
Lawyers for former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin released surveillance video Tuesday from the hotel in Phoenix where an employee accused him of harassment. Irvin was there last month to cover the Super Bowl.
Plus, former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin is re-filing his lawsuit against Marriott in Arizona, and two students from North Texas are headed to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Plus, three three horses were struck and at least 1 rider was injured after an early morning hit-and-run in Dallas on Tuesday, and a missing Dallas teen was rescued Monday after being found in North Carolina. KRLD All Local - March 14, 2023
A few showers and staying cool today, a brief warm up with a lot of wind tomorrow and Thursday, the threat for severe storms Thursday afternoon, and then much colder again Friday through the weekend.
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Our App today is called Slide. Inflation is hard enough on us at the grocery store or anywhere else we're shopping. Now, you can get something back when you go shopping like you normally have to. The app can help you get up to 10 percent cash back at hundreds of different stores, travel and restaurants. All you have to do is open the app at the checkout, have the cashier scan the barcode on your phone and you're good to go.
That money can come straight to your Venmo or PayPal account right away. It works with all the big names. That's everything from Lowes to H&M or DoorDash. Slide even has an account with American and Southwest Airlines. It's adding more businesses all the time. Slide is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Plus, two arrested in connection to murder of 4, and Dallas based ride share company has been affected by the Silcon Valley collapse.
Authorities said 34 year old Jorge Camacho started talking to the 13 year old online and convinced her to leave her home. He then kidnapped her and drove her to the town of Southmont in North Carolina.
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There are so many questions about what happened with the Silicon Valley Bank failure. It left many people wondering if it is the start of something much bigger with banks in the United States.
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Zoos in Texas are expecting some of their biggest crowds of the year this week as students enjoy spring break. In Fort Worth, police were directing traffic as a line of cars stretched in both directions from the zoo there.
Will Coleman, the co-founder and CEO of the Dallas-based rideshare company Alto tells David Johnson the brand had significant accounts in the California bank that collapsed in recent days.
President Joe Biden on Monday told Americans the nation’s financial systems were safe, seeking to project calm following the swift and stunning collapse of two banks that prompted fears of a broader upheaval. Understandably, people are concerned.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News Money expert Jill Schlesinger about the situation.
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Dist. 99 Rep. Charlie Geren (R) filed the bill last Friday that would abolish the Tarrant Appraisal District and have its functions shifted to the State Comptroller.
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Plus, a mother recovers from gun shot wounds and the loss of her son and Plano city council may update the city's code on short term rentals.
Workplace safety has never been more important, and the largest workforce compensation writer in Texas is trying to make Texas even safer.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bill Jackson, vice president of regional operations at Texas Mutual Insurance about their FREE Work Safe Texas Summit, March 28 from 8:00 AM-10:30 AM at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
You can register for the event here.
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Marriott is responding to a $100 million lawsuit filed by former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin. Irvin's lawyers announced the suit last week, accusing the chain of defamation and interfering with a business relationship.
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Two bills in the Texas legislature address a form of cremation that is not legal in the state: water cremation. Eric Neuhaus, the founder of Green Cremation Texas, and state Sen. Nathan Johnson (D-Dallas), who sponsored the Senate bill, discussed the sometimes uncomfortable topic with KRLD's Mitch Carr.
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It stays chilly today and tomorrow with a few showers around, a quick warm up with a lot of wind Wednesday and Thursday, some strong to isolated severe storms the 2nd half of Thursday, and then alotl colder for Saint Patrick's day weekend. Winter is not over yet.
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Plano city council will be talking about Short Term Rentals again after recent incidents.
Grand Prairie ISD teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with a student.
KRLD All Local - March 13, 2023
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
This is an app from the minds at Carnegie Mellon to help you keep your identity protected. This app will arm you with information about data certain things are collecting about you. That means everything from your smart speakers to facial recognition cameras. You can find out who is collecting that data and who gets to see it and how long they get to keep it on their files. You can then get into the resources to make changes to your privacy wishes. The app shows you what kinds of sources are around your location. You might see a sign that says, "This area under camera surveillance." You can also help the app discover more resources that are around you. Maybe there are doorbell cameras, for example. IoT Assistant is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Plus, Arlington have arrested a man for a dog attack that injured one man, and Arlington Police asking for help in finding two suspects involved in a fatal shooting.
In the early morning hours of February 14th, 36-year-old Ali Ismail was shot dead by two men who were breaking into vehicles along Prentice Street, where he lived. Investigators got some tips, but those have been exhausted, and no tips have come in for weeks. Ismail's cousin, Jamal Ali, is pleading for anyone with information to come forward.
Adam Romo, the CEO of Eatzi’s Market & Bakery, tells David Johnson how the restaurants survived the pandemic and about plans to expand to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
The annual Tulipalooza festival opens today. The festival of brightly-colored flowers from Holland is starting one week ahead of schedule because the recent warm weather caused the tulips to bloom early.
The Great Resignation is still locked in place in 2023 and it continues to cause massive problems for American companies.
A new Harris Poll finds 45 percent of hiring managers say their companies have open positions in their offices that they just can't seem to fill.
There just aren't enough people applying for the jobs. There could be even higher turnover this year.
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Jim Valenti, a former staff sergeant in the U.S. Army who had served a tour of duty in Afghanistan, was mowing his back yard last Sept. 30th when he ran over a group of wasps, and three of them stung him.
Plus, with tens of thousands expected to pack Greenville Ave tomorrow to celebrate St Patrick's Day, DART is adding extra service.
The City of Dallas is expecting 125,000 people to crowd Greenville Avenue this weekend for the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; the parade starts at 11.
Governor Greg Abbott is praising a federal judge's ruling that ends the Department of Homeland Security's policy of releasing people caught crossing the border illegally until their hearing. A federal judge in Florida issued the ruling this week.
NFL free agency is set to begin on Tuesday, but the Cowboys have built a reputation for being conservative in recent offseasons. Is this year they change their philosophy?
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Plus, a 30-year-old Frisco man accused of intoxication manslaughter is out of jail on bond, all three suspects in connection to the murder of a Lewisville store clerk have been arrested, and the police chief and an officer in one Henderson County city were arrested for selling drugs.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice carried out the execution of 52-year-old Arthur Brown, Jr. Thursday night in Huntsville. Brown had been sentenced to death for his role in the murders of four people in Houston in 1992.
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days....a brief cool-down today, a rapid warm up with a ton of wind tomorrow, we lose an hour of sleep Sunday morning, cooling off again Sunday through Tuesday, and then warming back up Wednesday and Thursday. Next chance of rain arrives late Thursday and Friday.
Our App today is called Rover. It's hard enough to find good quality child care when your kids aren't in school. What do you do for your pets? This app is a good way to start. It can help you find a pet sitter that lives in your neighborhood. The app's pet sitters do just about anything that you might need. That's everything from just simple dog walking services. Others will drop in at your house to care for your pets, so you don't have to board them. You can also choose to leave your pets at the pet sitter's home. If you get someone to walk your dogs, you can see where the dog walk is going through a GPS map. The Rover sitter will also send you pictures of your animals, so you can have peace of mind that they're OK while you're not there. The app has more than 200 thousand people on the job around the country. Rover is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the services.
Every session of the state legislature seems to have this form of a bill put in the hopper, where there's a call for Texas to possibly secede from the United States for one reason or another.
A state rep from Royse City, Bryan Slaton filed the bill called the "TEXIT Referendum Act". He says Texas should declare its independence, and put it to the voters in November.
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Merrie Spaeth, the president of Spaeth Communications, Inc. joins David Johnson to discuss the challenges of crafting messages to employees, how to attract applicants, and celebrate 35 years running her communications firm.
A teacher at Mexia High School has been arrested for an improper relationship with a student. Mexia ISD and Mexia Police say they worked together on the investigation, and Roselynn Castillo, 33, was arrested this week.
The City of Dallas will host an early St. Patrick's Day party Saturday. This is the 42nd year for the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick's Day Parade and Festival along Greenville Avenue.
If beer and wine are OK to buy in Texas on Sundays, why not tequila and whiskey? KRLD's Susan Darwin has more on efforts to change state law.
John Ho, founder and CEO of Landsea Homes Corp. (Nasdaq: LSEA) tells David Johnson why the company is joining the wave of businesses moving its headquarters from California to Texas.
Our App today is called Toon Camera. There is something about cartoons or animation. Now, you can see what you would look like in a cartoon. This is a photography app that lets you turn your pictures and camera shots into different kinds of cartoons. You can also record videos as animated shorts or features straight from the camera. Shoot photos as a cartoon in many different styles. It can be an artsy black-and-white animation to a pastel flavor to full-on color. There are still styles like simple pencil sketches to ink effects. Make them your own works of art and share them with others. Toon Camera is $3 on iTunes.
Plus, Americans are being warned to avoid certain parts of Mexico, DFW Airport and Love Field are preparing for spring break travelers, and a new thrill ride is set to open at Six Flags Over Texas.
From Saint Patty's Day parades with green beer to rodeo champs with nothing to fear there's plenty to do this weekend Around Town.
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We should stay dry through most of the day, but scattered showers and storms will develop after dinnertime and continue through the early morning hours on Friday, especially along and south of Interstate 30. A few strong storms are possible.
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The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence met on Wednesday, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn used the opportunity to question some top intelligence officials about American companies investing in companies based in China.
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If you're from Texas, there's a good chance you've heard of the Marfa Lights. It's a phenomenon that some say can be explained away, some believe is supernatural, and others are content to accept as a mystery.
This week on Texas Wants to Know, Dr. Karl Stephan of Texas State University tells Baylee Friday what he found after weeks of studying the lights, the president of the Marfa Chamber of Commerce Abby Boyd explains how the tourism associated with the lights have impacted the city, and two West Texas residents, Hector Montemayor-Perez and Kelsey Picolo, recount their experiences seeing the "real" Marfa lights.
Plus, Governor Abbott says Texas leads the nation in high tech jobs, and another suspect is behind bars in connection with a Louisville pawn shop owner.
Kyle Gordon, Founder & Co-Owner, Dillas Quesadillas joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Lawyers for NFL Hall of Famer and former Dallas Cowboy Michael Irvin say Marriott is violating a judge's order by not releasing video from a hotel where Irvin was staying the night he was accused of misconduct.
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When it comes time to add a pet to the family, the lifestyle, location, and other dynamics of the owner should be taken into account, veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne tells KRLD's Mitch Carr.
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This is an app that will reward you when you take yourself out for a nice long walk. It keeps track of your steps, and pays you in sweatcoins for every hundred steps you take. Build up a nice tidy sum, and you can those sweatcoins into real merchandise. So, you're getting paid to move your body and exercise. The app also adds different kinds of daily bonuses. You can check out the market place to see how to spend your sweatcoins. It can deposit money straight into your bank or through your PayPal. If you're not interested in spending the sweatcoins on yourself, you can also donate the money to any of more than a hundred charities from Save The Children to cancer research to several animal charities. Sweatcoin is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
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After four Americans were kidnapped and two were killed in Mexico, people are wondering how safe it is to travel south of the border.
Dallas Immigration attorney Eric Cedillo tells the KRLD Morning News you should be wary about traveling to Mexico, and if you do go, you should know your rights.
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Plus, Frisco votes to keep Universal Studios plan in place and a Fort Worth city council member pushes for marijuana decriminalization.
It’s a complicated issue that everyone seems to have an opinion on: Decriminalizing marijuana. And one Fort Worth city leader is pushing for more to be done, claiming that too many nonviolent offenders are crowding jails.
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Plus, testimony continues Wednesday in the trial of a Denton man accused of intentionally hitting a teenager with his SUV, and the parents of 13 McKinney ISD students are suing the district, the bus company, and a driver after the driver got lost while taking the students home.
On and off showers and storms through Thursday evening, cooler temperatures, a brief warm up on Saturday, a few more showers and storms late Saturday evening, and then cooler-drier air moves in Sunday through Tuesday.
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Plus, Garland man who fired at police officers has passed away and five women in Texas challenge six week abortion ban
Some parents in McKinney are demanding answers and compensation after their kids are taken on an impromptu after-school field trip.
The parents of 13 kids who attend McClure Elementary School in the McKinney ISD say their bus driver diverted from the normal route after school last Tuesday afternoon.
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The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth inaugurated its next president on Tuesday. Sylvia Trent-Adams started in September, replacing Michael Williams who became chancellor of the UNT system.
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Four Americans go south of the border to Mexico to get cosmetic surgeries, and they're kidnapped. Two of them end up dead, another wounded. This just highlights something that has gone on for years. It also shows a risk to doing something called "Medical Tourism."
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Bruce Hermann joined us. He's a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in Denton.
He also does a YouTube show called "Nip Talk" where he talks about plastic surgeries and procedures.
The Arts Community Alliance has a new President & Executive Director, with an eye on the future! Maura Sheffler, TACA joined KRLD's Mitch Carr.
The Mexican government says all four Americans who were kidnapped in Matamoros have been found. Two people were found dead; the other two were taken to a hospital in Brownsville.
The FBI said Sunday all four were kidnapped after crossing the border. A family member says all four had traveled to Matamoros from South Carolina for plastic surgery.
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BikeTexas.org would like to see something similar to the "Idaho Stop Law" approved soon.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks about it with Robin Stallings, BikeTexas.
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Garland man in critical condition after an officer involved shooting Monday night.
The Frisco City Council is set to vote on the plan for a Universal Studios Theme Park.
The Mesquite ISD is introducing a new calendar with different breaks, but a four day week is not part of the plan.
KRLD All Local - March 7, 2023
Nearly five years after they voted to legalize medical marijuana...Oklahoma voters are back at the polls today to weigh in on recreational marijuana. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the story.
Polls are open in Oklahoma where people are casting their ballots in a special election about making recreational marijuana legal. The state already has one of the most liberal medical marijuana laws in the country where no medical condition is required, a patient just has to convince a doctor to recommend a medical-use license and about 10 percent of the state's adult population has a license.
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A state lawmaker has filed a bill in the legislature that would let voters determine whether Texas should remain part of the United States. Bryan Slaton [R-Greenville] filed HB 3596 Monday.
"The Texas Constitution is clear that all political power resides in the people," Slaton wrote on Twitter. "After decades of continuous abuse of our rights and liberties by the federal government, it is time to let the people of Texas make their voices heard."
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The four Americans kidnapped in the Mexican city of Matamoros were found Tuesday, according to Mexican officials. Two were killed, one was injured and one was unharmed.
Several companies now offer telemedicine and/or telehealth services in Texas.
Dr. Troy Russell's with Teladoc Health talks with KRLD's Mitch Carr.
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Plus, the Italy woman charged with murdering three of her children has a twin sister who is accused of killing her own child in 2021, the Frisco City Council is slated to vote Tuesday on the future of a Universal theme park, and Oklahoma voters will cast their ballots in a special election Tuesday that will determine the future of recreational marijuana use in the state.
Fog will burn off after 9 AM giving way to a partly cloudy and warm day today. Afternoon highs will approach 80ﾟ in DFW, but much cooler towards the Red River Valley with highs only in the 60s up there.
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Four Americans have been kidnapped in Mexico and it happened when they crossed the border into Matamoros from Brownsville. The FBI says the Americans crossed the border to buy medicine and ended up caught in the crossfire between two armed groups.
The US State Department has already issued a travel warning againist going there.
On Ask the Expert, Tracy Walder joined the KRLD Afternoon News tto talk about this further, as well as give advice to travelers. She is a Former CIA officer and FBI special agent.
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If you've been considering adopting a pet, this week would be a good time to do so.
In honor of National Adoption Week, Fort Worth Animal Care & Control is waiving all adoption fees through Sunday, March 12th.
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Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, has returned to Washington, D.C. after leading a delegation of several other Senators on a trip to the Texas-Mexico border last week. Sen. Cornyn says their goal was to see the problems faced by law enforcement because of the large number of people crossing the border illegally.
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The man accused of killing a little Wise County girl during the holiday season entered a plea of not guilty at a court hearing today.
Tanner Horner, 31, pleaded not guilty to a pair of charges in connection with the killing of Athena Strand, 7.
Our App today is called Hanx Writer. There is something to be said for doing things the old-school way. That includes writing on the phone. Before we had phones or computers, we had the old-fashioned typewriter. Tom Hanks is the one who came up with this app. He collects old typewriters. He just loves the sights and sounds of them. Hanks has a collection of more than 250 of them, and he travels with two of them at a time. He wants to inspire others to learn about them. This app does that. You can turn your iPhone or iPad keyboard into an old-style typewriter, but with the modern deletion of the delete key. You don't have to look for Liquid Paper. The keyboard has the feel and clack clack clack of the typewriter when you hit a key. It works with anything you want to write from emails to texts or notes. Hanx Writer from Tom Hanks is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases for more typewriter styles.
Plus, twin sisters accused of murdering their children in Italy and the next 2 weeks will test Southwest Airlines progress since holiday mishaps.
The City of Grapevine is welcoming some jumbo-sized visitors this week. More than 20 life-sized replicas of dinosaurs are being set up at Grapevine's Meadowmere Park. It will become Prehistoric Park from March 11th through April 16th.
A Texas lawmaker has proposed several measures that would aim to increase safety at hospitals as a result of the shooting at Methodist Dallas last year. In October, police say a man assaulted his girlfriend and killed two hospital employees.
The suspect, Nestor Hernandez, was on parole for aggravated robbery and had previously been convicted in two other cases. He has been charged with capital murder, family violence, aggravated assault on a public servant and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Monday afternoon, he remained in Dallas County Jail on more than $3 million bond.
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A plumbing company in Austin gets flooded with calls after it got featured on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.
Oliver found some of the ads that Radiant Plumbing has been doing for years. And he says he is a huge fan of those commercials
Radiant Plumbing is well known in Austin for the local movie-themed commercials that it has on local television and radio. .
Oliver has challenged Radiant to film a commercial about an unknown movie in a gold envelope. If they agree, Oliver says he will donate $10,000 to the Central Texas Food Bank.
We're joined by the founder of Radiant Plumbing Brad Casebier in Austin. He is in the KRLD Zoom Room for his first media interview.
Plus, a small community in Ellis County continues grieving Monday morning after three young kids were murdered.
A common respiratory medicine used to treat asthma and kids with RSV is in short supply after one of the nation's top manufacturers abruptly shut down operations and closed its factories.
Albuterol -- which is used to relieve coughing, wheezing and trouble breathing by increasing the flow of air through the lungs -- has been on the Food and Drug Administration's shortage list since October.
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A congressman from Texas has introduced a resolution that would block companies with ties to some countries from buying land near American military bases. H.R. 917 would require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to review any land purchase near a U.S. military base by a company in China, Iran, North Korea, or Russia.
Photo: Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, center, accompanied by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., left, and House Republican Conference chair Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., right, speaks at a news conference on the steps of the Capitol in Washington, July 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
It stays mild for this time of the year through most of the week, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are back in the forecast late Tuesday through early Friday, a bit cooler on Wednesday, warming back up on Thursday, and then cooling off again Friday into the weekend, as sunshine returns.
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'In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
The group representing flight attendants with Fort Worth-based American Airlines has filed a request with the National Mediation Board for federal mediation.
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Our App today is called Crime Door. This one is for fans of true crime stories. It’s an augmented reality app that will take you to the locations of some of the most high-profile true crime cases. You can see what the investigators saw in the locations. You will work with actual crime experts to try to solve some of these crimes. You can physically walk through the crime scene locations in 3D. The app has more than 500 case files that you can explore. It also adds at least one new case a week. It also directs you to more than five thousand hours of true crime podcasts and 50 thousand hours of videos. You never know. You might see something at the crime scene that even the experts didn’t. Maybe you could help solve a cold case. Crime Door is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model..
Thursday night's storms brought some ferocious winds, and many neighborhoods across North Texas are dealing with streets littered with roofing shingles, tree branches, and other debris.
Shawn Michael, president of Lon Smith Roofing joined Ask the Expert on Friday to share what residents should do first if they have roof damage after the storms.
Rich Johnson Insurance Council of Texas joins the KRLD Afternoon News.
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Plus, a Parker County family recounts their experience after storm and one confirmed tornado hit Parker County according to officials
The Texas constitution enshrines the right to access to beaches on the Gulf Coast, but there is a chance that could change.
One of the most prolific TV creators of the 1970's and 1980's is making a personal appearance in north Texas this weekend. Sid Krofft will be at the Retro Expo at the Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel and Convention Center on March 4th and 5th.
Sid and Marty Krofft created more than two dozen television shows featuring their distinctive puppets and costumed characters including H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, The Bugaloos and Sigmund and the Sea Monsters. They also did work on The Banana Splits.
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A report that was just released says a fire at the DFW International Airport could have gotten out of hand if the Airport fire department had not reacted quickly.
Our App today is called Dawn AI Avatars. This one is a fun way to take a different look at the way you look in pictures. This app can turn your photos into avatars to use where you wish. You can see what you'd look like with 3D avatars of all different kinds. The AI checks your photos and creates images in your image. There are new different AI styles available every day, so you can see a new way of seeing yourself daily. They could be in pen sketches, or animé, maybe what you would look like if an impressionist painter had you pose for a painting. You can use it to make avatars of your friends and family, too and share them. Dawn AI - Avatar generator is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Communities in Parker County have started cleaning up from Thursday's thunderstorms. The National Weather Service conducted surveys Friday to determine whether a tornado hit the city.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has a lot of damaged areas to look at after severe thunderstorms tore through North Texas on Thursday night. KRLD's John Liddle talked with NWS meteorologist Tom Bradshaw about the challenge -- and the difference between a tornado and a "gustnado."
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A Fort Worth family is building a legacy working at the same place for close to 30 years. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.
Tens of thousands of North Texans still without power.
Several large districts cancel school Friday due to storm damage.
KRLD All Local - March 3, 2023
A cool and breezy day today, a spectacular weekend with highs jumping up into the seventies, approaching 80ﾟ next Monday and Tuesday, before a strong cold front oozes into the area late Tuesday, ushering in much chillier air for Wednesday through Friday. There's also a chance of rain late Tuesday through Thursday.
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While the White House and other top political leaders like Texas senator John Cornyn have made it clear, they are standing with Ukraine, there are some calls, including from top generals, that maybe its time to start negotiating with Russia.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with Jasen Castillo from the George H.W. Bush School of Government at Texas A&M who believes we need to start negotiating immediately.
While the White House and other top political leaders like Texas senator John Cornyn have made it clear, they are standing with Ukraine, there are some calls, including from top generals, that maybe it's time to start negotiating with Russia.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with Jasen Castillo from the George H.W. Bush School of Government at Texas A&M who believes we need to start negotiating immediately.
Cities in North Texas are planning ahead of time for the potential of severe weather Thursday evening. Thursday afternoon, the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire area and had already issued several warnings.
Jennifer Sampson, McDermott-Templeton President & CEO, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas talks to KRLD's David Johnson
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with the owner and director of DFW Furgotten Friends, a great dog rescue non-profit. But first, he visits with Curtis King, the founder of Dallas' Black Academy of Arts and Letters creating, developing, and sharing amazing performances worldwide and locally for all to enjoy.
Airlines are starting to cancel flights ahead of the bad weather. KRLD's L.P. Phillips is at Love Field where around 100- flights have been scrubbed. At DFW international Airport, hundreds of flights are canceled because of the expected bad weather this afternoon.
The State Fair of Texas announced the winner of the second annual Big Tex Boot Design contest on Thursday. More than 300 competitors from across the country fought it out to have their work featured on the cowboy’s size 96 boots. In the end, an Irving resident won the honor.
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The Texas legislature could increase funding for a program that provides fresh produce to food banks. The "Texans Feeding Texans" Program gives money to food banks to buy surplus produce from farmers.
The head football coach at Rockwall-Heath High is out. He has stepped down after a number of players were sent to the hospital after a workout. Susan Darwin has the udpate.
Plus, meteorologists give tips on how to be weather aware and heavy rain will make roads dangerous later today.
Not everyone wants to give out their real digits to some people. It could be for any reason. This app lets you use your phone as a burner phone, complete with a phone number that isn't attached to your real account. You can give out that burner number, and then discard it when you don't need it any longer. You can have multiple burner numbers on one phone to help protect the privacy of your real digits. You can use the burner numbers and give them categories, like work.. life.. or anything else. The Burner phone number can even be local to where you are. Each one comes with unlimited calling and texting, and even its own picture roll. It comes with different spam settings and call blocking. There's a GhostBot feature that lets the phone give out generic responses to texts, if you don't want to chat with someone. Burner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model after a 7 day free trial.
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The National Weather Service in Fort Worth is staffed up and on alert as severe weather is expected Thursday afternoon.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with meteorologist Sarah Barnes about how they are preparing and what North Texans should expect.
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Whether you're Texan...or Irish...or both...there are great festivals all across the area this weekend. KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town!
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If you have to be on the roads today make sure you take precautions as it could save your life.
The severe weather could do a number on the roads and Matt Zavadsky with Med Star says first is to give yourself extra time, don't drive distracted...and don't pretend its business as usual.
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State senators and Texas House representatives are asking for a raise, a first since 1975.
A Historic Granbury landmark, the Nutt House, was heavily damaged by fire.
KRLD All Local - March 2, 2023
Severe storms this afternoon into the evening with all modes of severe weather possible, windy and cooler overnight tonight with leftover showers. Rapid clearing tomorrow, breezy and cool, and awesome weekend ahead with temperatures near 80 next Monday and Tuesday. Our next rain chance arrives late Tuesday into Wednesday.
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Experts at the National Weather Service say conditions in north Texas could be right for heavy rain, high winds, hail or even a tornado this afternoon. A Pacific cold front could move through this afternoon or early this evening.
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With more than 130,000 guns purchased in Texas, the Lone Star state is one of many in the US that has a popular gun culture.
'I mean, we love to carry them. We love to be able to say that we have the Second Amendment that is part of our DNA' said Alex Del Carmen who is the dean of the school of criminology at Tarleton State University and the director of the Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice
Guns have a complex and nuanced history in the state, and while we won't speculate or politicize gun use we will explore the responsibilities that come with owning a firearm, such as proper training and safe handling.
Chief Jimmy Perdue of the North Richland Hills Police Department and the president of the Texas Police Chiefs Association gave us his perspective on the importance of gun safety. 'It is a very significant mental exercise to choose to use a weapon in any situation. And when people don't think about that ahead of time, when they don't go through at least an introduction of, you know, this is what could happen.' he said.
Host Baylee Friday also talked to Leigh Richardson, the founder of the Brain Performance Center in Dallas about the mental aspects of potentially using a gun.
Plus, hail was reported across North Texas today, and a UNT Health & Science center is taking steps to address a nursing shortage.
UNT Health Science Center says it will launch a college of nursing. The school says it has started a nationwide search for a dean. At a meeting of the UNT System Board of Regents, UNTHSC President Sylvia Trent-Adams said the school is now reviewing its programs to plan for future workforce needs.
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An exhibit featuring historical documents including versions of the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence opens Thursday at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum on the campus of SMU.Freedom Matters "encourages visitors to consider the pursuit of freedom throughout history."
KRLD CEO spotlight featuring Paul Mangiamele, Chairman & CEO, Legendary Restaurant Brands LLC (Steak & Ale, Bennigan's).
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The immigration debate along our southern border sometimes overlooks the healthcare part of the equation. Dr. Glenn Fennelly, MD/Texas Tech Health Sciences Center in El Paso joins KRLD's Mitch Carr.
The city of Richardson is asking for submissions for its second annual traffic signal box art contest. The community responded positively to the artwork last year, so the city is in search of art to cover five more traffic signal boxes around town. This year's contest will celebrate Richardson's 150th anniversary.
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NASA has projected four large asteroids to make their closest approach to our planet this week. Despite being considered 'potentially hazardous objects,' the space rocks do not pose a threat to Earth.
Plus, a Dallas police officer was fired over inappropriate force, and a man faces charges of stealing earthquake donations from a Flower Mound mosque. KRLD All Local - March 1, 2023
A very powerful storm system is now working its way into central and Southern California at this hour. This system will rapidly head our direction by tomorrow afternoon and evening. This being said, a spoke of energy has spun off this system and is rapidly heading into north Texas this morning.
Police in Richardson have arrested a man wanted in connection with a burglary at a mosque in Flower Mound. Muhammad S. Khan, age 36, is charged with three felony counts of burglary of a building.
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Our App today is called Cam Find. You can find just about anything in the world by just taking a picture of it. It's just how you go about finding it. That's what this app can do -- it's picture recognition software. See a piece of furniture you like? Take a picture and let the app find it for you. Maybe, it's something as simple as a coffee mug. The app will search its databases to find it, or something that's similar. Then, you can decide if you want to get it for yourself. It even does price comparisons at different online stores. It also can show you if there are stores near you that sell it, so you can just go pick up the item. It comes with a QR code and barcode scanner and a language translator if that's what you need. CamFind is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, a theft ring busted in Lake Worth and Fort Worth businesses being asked to be accountable for shopping carts around the city.
Mark Lohmann, CEO, Birdcall joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Cities of Dallas and Richardson have started recruiting companies and students to participate in their summer internship programs. Last year, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says 1,261 kids participated in "Dallas Works."
Our App today is called 5-0 Radio Police Scanner. There's a fascination for some people with first responder scanners. This app lets you get in the middle of what's going on in emergency situations all over the U.S., Canada, Australia, and other countries. It collects and monitors police, firefighter, aircraft, and other emergency radio calls. You can narrow things down to your city and county to hear what's going on in your area. The app also gives you a list of the code words and phrases, in case you don't speak the lingo that first responders use. It also has a social aspect to it, where you can chat with other users of the app. 5-0 Radio Police Scanner is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases. Proceeds from 5-0 Radio Police Scanner go to various charities, including the Equal Justice Initiative.
We now know the name of the Crowley teacher charged with sexually assaulting a child. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update.
Plus, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD held a workshop Monday night to educate parents about the fentanyl crisis, and Plano residents demand action after a shooting at a short-term rental. KRLD All Local - Feb. 28, 2023
A spectacularly warm day today, a few showers and isolated non-severe storms tomorrow, a level 3 out of 5 for severe storms the 2nd half of Thursday, cooler Friday and a perfect weekend to follow.
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Several airports in Texas are getting funds from the Federal Aviation Administration for construction and renovation projects. DFW International Airport is getting two grants through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Trammell S Crow, the founder of EarthX, tells David Johnson how Dallas' Earth Day celebration grew from a six-hour event into a weekend-long celebration, which turned into a full-time undertaking.
A crash involving a marked Dallas Police car injured two officers Monday morning. Police say the officers were driving north on Field Street about 12:30 am.
In the Carrollton-Farmers Branch school district students are dying from fentanyl, so the school district is hosting a parent workshop Monday night to education parents about the crisis.
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Plus, Dallas Police arrest 8 men involved with street takeover and former Colleyville principal sues district.
The CDC reports a record number of teens are suffering from sadness and depression...and a lot of it is due to violence. Many teens in Texas report being a victim of sexual assault or teen dating violence.
Vanessa Baum , Director of Prevention Education at The Family Place in Dallas tells the KRLD Morning News the shelter has a program aimed at ending the violence and helping parents figure out if their kids are at risk.
If you need help or just want more information call the Family Place crisis line at 214-941-1191.
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Housing Forward is a non-profit working to help find housing for people in Dallas and Collin counties.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Sarah Kahn about Housing Forward.
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A federal judge in Amarillo could soon rule on a case that aims to block access to a drug used in abortions. Right now, mifepristone and misoprostol are often used together.
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Plus, the former Colleyville Heritage High School principal is suing the district after dispute with the school board, and a Crowley middle school teacher was charged with having an improper relationship with a student. KRLD All Local - Feb. 27, 2023
The wind relaxes today, beautiful weather with highs in the 70s to near 80 degrees, a chance for showers and storms arrive late Thursday into early Friday, some could be severe, much cooler Friday and Saturday, and then a slow warm up Sunday into early next week.
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'In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Our App today is called Sofa Downtime Organizer. How many times have you been looking forward to spending some downtime, just vegging out on the couch? One of the most frustrating things about it though is, once you get that time, you can't figure out what to do with your downtime. This app can help you organize your chill-time plans. You can get ready early to make your plans. Create lists of different TV shows, or movies, or video games you want to watch or play. When you put together what those things are, you throw them onto the pile, so you can remember what you planned. If you see a preview for a TV show during the week, throw it onto the pile. Same thing with games, albums, and books. Throw 'em on the pile. You can keep track of what you've watched and read. Make your downtime more productive with Sofa: Downtime Organizer. It's a free app on iTunes. It has in app purchases for more features.
A retired firefighter had one wish, and the North Richland Hills Fire Department made it come true. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein reports.
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You can add Irving to the list of cities where you can no longer legally light up indoors.
KRLD reporter Alan Scaia covers the Dallas Arboretum's "Dallas Blooms", which opened Saturday. The event is described as the largest floral festival in the Southwest, featuring 500,000 spring-blooming flowers, azaleas and hundreds of Japanese cherry trees.
A corporal with the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office was killed in a crash Friday morning.
Don Evans, Former US Secretary of Commerce; Chairman, Permian Strategic Partnership joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
FC Dallas gained national attention last year for its "Monster Taco." The dish included a pound of barbacoa, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and hot sauce inside a fried tortilla. This year, the Monster Taco is getting a partner, and the two are starting their own concessions stand.
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The Texas Education Agency will assign someone to oversee the Lancaster Independent School District. That conservator will be responsible for making sure that the school board complies with state laws.
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One year ago today, Europe saw the first incursion of one nation into another when the Russian army crossed the border to invade Ukraine at the direct orders of Russia's President Vladimir Putin. It's been known for years that Putin's ultimate grand design is to re-establish the Russian empire from before the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution.
One year later, the war rages on in Ukraine, even though Putin had thought his forces would be able to waltz through Ukraine and take over the capital city, Kyiv, within less than a week.
We take a look back to the last year in Ukraine with Charlie D’Agata from CBS News.
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A North Texas mother's son was killed in combat, now she's making sure his legacy never dies. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
The Cowtown Marathon is back! Thousands of runners are expected in Fort Worth for the big race.
Alanna Quillen from our media partner NBC 5 joins the KRLD Morning News to discuss the 3 day event.
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Cold and damp through Saturday, warming up on Sunday with a chance for some strong to severe storms by late evening, warming temperatures Monday through Wednesday, and a possible powerful storm system may impact north Texas by the end of next week.
Don't you hate it when you want to sign up for something, and that service wants you to leave an email address to complete the setup? This app does just what its name says. It gives you a disposable email address that lasts 10 minutes. That's enough time to set something up, get a confirmation email to finish the setup, and never get bugged again by that service if you don't wish to. Now, you can use that address in your real email for those 10 minutes, so you can answer any inquiries. It becomes a real email address, but it self-destructs after 10 minutes. OR you can actually increase that time up to 160 minutes, if 10 isn't enough. That's just the free version. With the paid version, you can get rid of the ads, and use that fake email address for even longer and set up multiple fake emails, if you need to. 10 minute mail is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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Acting on a tio, the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's Combined Narcotic Enforcement Team partnered with the Fort Worth Police Department's Narcotics Unit in seizing scores of drugs:
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Tax season is around the corner, and many people will soon be getting their tax returns.
While it may be tempting to splurge on a shopping spree or vacation, there are smarter ways to invest your tax return that can provide long-term benefits.
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Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan has created a new committee specifically to hear any bills related to firearms during the current session of the Texas Legislature.
The House Select Committee on Community Safety will have seven Republican members and six Democrats.
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Comerica Bank is opening a co-working space for small businesses in southern Dallas. Curt Farmer, the CEO of Comerica Inc. (NYSE:CMA), tells David Johnson there are opportunities south of downtown Dallas.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Sara Kern and Jessica Pantano, the co-presidents of BVB Dallas.org, an amazing non-profit that brings young professionals together to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research and support. But first, he talks with Gina Miller, Vice President of Media and Communications for FC Dallas about World Cup Soccer games coming to North Texas and the tremendous economic impact that will affect everyone.
The Texas comptroller says the state is likely to have a $33 billion surplus for the next two-year budget cycle. In January, Glenn Hegar estimated the state legislature would have 26% more revenue than the last two year budget for a total of $188 billion.
Governor Greg Abbott says one of his priorities for the Texas legislature this year will be to replace a program that provides incentives for businesses that relocate to a community or expand. "Chapter 313" had been in place since 2001 but expired when lawmakers chose not to renew the program two years ago.
Police released video showing a driver being over-served before causing a crash that killed an off-duty police officer.
Frisco is again delaying a decision on a planned 90 acre Universal theme park after hearing from local residents.
KRLD All Local - February 23, 2023
A weak cold front dropped temperatures into the upper 40s and low 50s across North Texas, with high temperatures in the low 60s Thursday afternoon. Friday will bring a chance for drizzle and scattered showers.
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As always there's a lot to do in DFW this weekend. KRLD's John Liddle has the best list...Around Town.
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Plus, a Plano man was convicted of manslaughter in a 2021 crash that killed a 55-year-old man, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) talked tax relief Wednesday with Arlington city leaders, and some in the Frisco community are souring on the plan to bring a Universal theme park to the city.
KRLD All Local - February 23, 2023
With more than 3.9 million, Texas is home to more Black residents than any other state. Yes, Texas is the second-most populous state in the U.S., but California has the most multiracial Black residents and New York has the most Hispanic Black residents. The Lone Star State is home to the most non-Hispanic, single-race Black residents.
The single biggest reason? Slavery. But there's nuance to the answer too.
Deborah Liles, the W.K. Gordon Chair of Texas history at Tarleton State University, explains what may have kept some Black residents in Texas after the Civil War, and Amber Sims, the executive director of the nonprofit Young Leaders, Strong City, details the progress that's been made and the steps we still need to take.
Our App today is called Lingvano ASL. There are all kinds of apps that can help you to learn a foreign language. There aren't that many to teach you American Sign Language. It teaches lessons that run as little as 5 to 10 minutes a day. You can learn words and phrases that you would use in real life situations. You'll learn proper grammar and a full vocabulary. It also comes with a sign language dictionary to look up a particular sign for something that you want to say. That vocabulary trainer can help you remember the lessons that you've learned already. Every one of the educators in this app are deaf, and professionally trained to teach ASL. Lingvano ASL is a free app on iTunes and Android. There's a subscription model.
Plus, Frisco residents speak out against Universal theme park, and officials nearing decision on HWY 380 bypass.
There's been a lot of talks this week about companies going to a 4-day work week, with 3 days off. A lot of school districts are looking at it for students.
New research from the University of Cambridge looked at companies that put in a 4-day work week. They found that cutting the work hours leads to a big drop in people calling in sick and a 57% drop in the number of people who decide to leave the company.
A four-day week cuts stress by 39% and staff is 71% less likely to feel burned out.
In the study, Cambridge says 92% of the companies that took part in the study plan to keep the four-day workweek for good.
On today's Ask The Expert, Julie Bauke joined us. She's the founder and chief career strategist at her company The Bauke Group.
Bob Pragada, CEO, Jacobs (NYSE: J) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asked President Joe Biden for a presidential disaster declaration that would help 23 counties impacted by this month's winter storm, and Dallas city leaders want action on regulating short-term rentals.
In Fort Worth, demolition and construction are underway for a new city pool.....KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update.
Danny Defenbaugh, a former special agent in charge of the Dallas Field Office of the FBI, has died. His family says Defenbaugh died this week at Baylor Scott and White T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital.
Two North Texas dentists owe employees nearly $16,000 in back pay for firing them illegally, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Department.
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Wednesday marks National Margarita Day. Bartender Kristie Diaz with Kustom by Kristie tells Mike Rogers and Susy Solis on the KRLD Morning News there are many flavors to choose from.
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After a brief round of showers and storms Wednesday morning, high temperatures are expected to climb close to 80 by the afternoon.
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Gov. Abbott vs Judge Jenkins mask debate continues.
Lawsuit filed in Athena Strand death.
KRLD All Local - February 22, 2023
Have you had your King's Cake yet?
On Ask the Expert, Trey Smith, owner of Dusty Biscuit Beignets in Fort Worth joined KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken on the Afternoon News.
He shares how the this year's demand was one of the most he's ever seen for his King Cakes and beignets.
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Did you know that when a Texas law enforcement officer is fired, for any reason, they can file an appeal under what's called the F-5 system?
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Luis Soberon, a policy analyist with Texas 2036 about police accountability.
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As former President Jimmy Carter enters hospice care at his home in Georgia, North Texans are celebrating the work he did here. In 2014, he helped build dozens of homes in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to President Biden requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for counties in Texas that suffered damage during the ice storm earlier this month.
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The James Webb Space Telescope is continuing to revolutionize our understanding of the Universe. Researchers at NASA recently unveiled new images from the telescope of nearby galaxies in stunning detail.
The photos were included in a release from NASA last week. Astronomers at NASA say the new data has allowed them to peer into parts of galaxies we've never seen.
Plus, Dallas City Council gives briefing on Dallas Zoo incidents, and former youth minister sentenced in child pornography case.
UNT Health Science Center's SaferCare Texas held a workshop Tuesday to help people learn how to use Narcan. The FDA may approve Narcan for over-the-counter use to combat opioid overdoses.
With the announcement that former President Jimmy Carter is entering hospice care, the country is taking time to remember the impact Carter had after he left office in 1981.
Image: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn attach siding to the front of a Habitat for Humanity home being built June 10, 2003, in LaGrange, Georgia. (Photo by Erik S. Lesser/Getty Images)
Developers who rebuilt Highway 183 and North Loop 820 in Northeast Tarrant County in 2014 are now making plans to expand the two highways again. The project was the first in Texas to include lanes with variable tolls, known as "TEXpress Lanes."
Plus, the first "Tex-Press" lanes opened in Tarrant County less than ten years ago, but they're already filling up.
Forget Beto, Texas Democratic leaders want a Congressman from Dallas to challenge Senator Ted Cruz in 2024.
He was able to flip a congressional seat in Dallas in 2018, beating longtime Republican Pete Sessions and turning Texas' 32nd congressional district from red to blue.
Now, Congressman Colin Alred is being courted to run for Senate. The Dallas Morning News reports Democratic leaders think Alred has a good chance to beat Senator Ted Cruz because he has support from a variety of voters, young, old, gay, straight and even the business community.
Alred has been endorsed for Congress by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He’s also backed by the Texas AFL-CIO.
No Democrat has won statewide office in Texas since 1994. Alred, a former NFL player, isn't commenting.
Plus, Dallas Mayor Eric John will run unopposed in his reelection bid, while Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has many challengers. KRLD All Local - Feb. 21, 2023
Very warm today, a lot of wind, chance of rain early tomorrow, a brief cool-down towards the end of the week, warming into the weekend, and a little bit more rain. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has expanded his disaster declaration relating to the ice storm that hit parts of the state in late January and early February.
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Our App today is called Bodyguard. This might be just the app that you need, if you're trying to keep yourself safe from trolls, cyber bullies, or just nasty comments on your social media. This is an app that moderates your social media for you. It's about to find and block 90 percent of any ugly comments. It even works on bad emojis. The app gets rid of those comments, even before you see them. You can block out insults, racism, body shaming, and threats and what degree of protection you want. You don't have to manually delete the haters. There's a version to help protect your kids and your family. The app will send you an email to let you know if someone is being mean to your children. It can help your business against trolls that don't like your company. Bodyguard is a free app on iTunes and Android.
This year has started out with some of the lowest unemployment numbers in decades, and there seems to be no end to the "Great Resignation" of 2022 this year.
On today's Ask The Expert, Shannon McKain joined us. She's a workplace expert as well as a motivational speaker.
'In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Some people call them leftovers. Others call them 'dinner'. This is an app that means to put an end to wasted food. It claims that up to 40 percent of the food that's made goes to waste. This lets you buy some of it, at a much lower price. It shows you restaurants and supermarkets that are part of the system. They have leftover food that would be headed for the landfill. You can place an order through the app, pay for it, and collect it when you get the OK. The app shows you what's available and where, and what price you'd have to pay. It says most of the meals may run you 5 bucks, tops. And chances are: the meal you're getting is going to be a surprise. Too Good To Go is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the meals.
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Unseasonably warm temperatures, a decent shot of rain, a quick cool down, and then a slight chance of more rain with the slow warm up into the weekend. Those are your weather stories on this President's Day morning.
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State and local elected officials met with business leaders in Hurst Friday to plan for the future of transportation. This was the 13th year for the Tarrant Transportation Summit.
Plus, North Texas districts transitioning to four-day school week, and Fort Worth sees major growth in tourism.
ChatGPT started a whole new wave of artificial intelligence. All you have to do is type in a request to the app, and it will write out what it is you request. It could be speeches, diet plans, or workouts. You might see preachers use AI to write a sermon.
There are people that are worried that kids will start to use ChatGPT or other AIs to write term papers. Others say AI could cost some people their jobs. Others are excited about what that artificial intelligence can do to move society forward.
These kinds of AIs are now moving into the world of chat. Microsoft is incorporating AI into its Bing web browser.
How is this going to affect the world of search? On today's Ask The Expert, Ian Sherr joined us from CNET.
The Ohio train derailment is spotlighting the serious problem of derailments, which seems to be happening more often. So what is the cause? What can be done about it? KRLDs Austin York spoke with Jared Cassity the Alternate National Legislative Director for the SMART Transportation Division. Several lawsuits have been filed against the train companies, including Norfolk Southern who operated the train in eastern Ohio. A call for comment has been met with, "we do not comment on pending litigation."
If you fly Southwest, you could pay more for Wi-Fi starting next week. KRLD's Susan Darwin explains.
Governor Greg Abbott outlined his top priorities for Texas during his State of the State Address last night and UNT Political Science professor Dr. Kimi Kings tells KRLD's Susy Solis there may be some items Republicans and Democrats can work on together.
The Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue, adjacent to the Texas State Aquarium, s set for a March opening, 50 years after the Endangered Species Act. President and CEO of the aquarium Jesse Gilbert joined KRLD's Mitch Carr to talk about the opening.
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Plus a murder-suicide in Garland, and the search continues for a man wanted for killing a father of six.
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes painful stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Dr. Carla Garcia Carreno, infectious disease specialist at Children’s Health talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the signs of symptoms of norovirus. They also talked about how to prevent the spread of the incredibly infectious sickness.
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days… another chilly start this morning, it stays cool through tomorrow, a rapid warm up Sunday through Wednesday, a slight chance of rain late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, and then sharply colder by Thursday and especially Friday of next week.
Governor Greg Abbott outlined his priorities for the current session of the Texas Legislature during his State of the State address Thursday night from San Marcos. He emphasized the state's economic success and declared several emergency items for lawmakers.
Our App today is called Pestle. Remember what you did with your favorite recipes before you had a smartphone or a computer? You kept them all in a recipe box. Now, you have a storehouse for any recipes. You can use the app to import any recipe that you have, or those that you find on the Internet or anywhere else for that matter. Any recipe becomes a step-by-step guided experience. It has a measuring tool to convert those metric terms into American. It can also help you to scale the recipes, so if the recipe is something for two, you can know how to make it for 12. You can use the app as a meal planner for every breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also lets you share your findings and plans with other members of the family or your friends. It also has a scanner for handwritten recipes or those in books. You can edit them to your taste. Throw in a grocery store shopping list, and you're good to go. Pestle is a free app on iTunes with in-app purchases.
Plus, Dallas man who sexually abused children on videos and distributed it gets big prison time and electric vehicles may have high mark ups
Chris Kendall, President & CEO of Denbury Inc., joins David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Parts of the highways included in the $1.6 billion construction project in southeast Tarrant County will close over the next week as work increases. TxDOT is rebuilding the interchanges of I-20, I-820 and U.S. 287.
A conference taking place at the SMU Cox Maguire Energy Institute is looking at the future of energy distribution in the United States. "Energy Outlook '23" started Wednesday.
Panels have included the future of LNG, nuclear power and energy security.
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A Texas inmate who removed both of his eyes is set to be executed in less than two months. Andre Thomas' attorney Maurie Levin said Thomas is one of the most mentally ill prisoners in Texas history.
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A kangaroo is on the loose in Hood County, someone was keeping the animal as a pet. In fact, having a kangaroo for a pet is legal in Texas, but you'll need a large enclosure and beware you could have trouble finding a vet.
Texas is home to many exotic pets that are kept legally including lemurs, sloths, monkeys, Capybaras (they're big rodents that look like guinea pigs) and spotted genets (which are small cats.) Generally speaking, no special license is needed but you should check with your city or town to find out if there are any local restrictions.
And remember, exotic animals often need a special diet.
While Texas welcomes many exotic animals as pets, there are still many illegal to own including lions, tigers, cougars, cheetahs, wolves and bobcats.
The hit Netflix series Outer Banks is returning this month with a whole season full of new adventures and even more action that the previous seasons.
Jonathan Daviss (Pope) and Carlacia Grant (Cleo) joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about the highly anticipated third season.
Mary Beth Albright's new book is EAT & FLOURISH: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being. She joins KRLD's Mitch Carr.
A legendary Fort Worth arena will be getting a facelift. The Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum will undergo an $8.5 million renovation.
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The weekend is finally here again, which means there are plenty of fun things to do across North Texas.
KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town!
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days: Sharply colder temperatures the next couple of days, a quick warm up late into the weekend and into early next week, and possibly some storms back in our forecast by the middle of next week.
The Arlington Police Department has released video they believe shows two men suspected in the murder of 36-year-old Ali Ismail. He was shot and killed outside his home on Prentice Street early Tuesday morning.
Our App today is called Freeletics. This is a fitness app for those times when you want some help, but you don't want to go to a gym and pay a personal trainer. The app comes with a digital trainer. If you want to lose weight, put on muscle, work on your core, or improve your cardio, the app can help you in your journey. This app concentrates on HIIT workout. That's high intensity interval training. The digital trainer puts together a plan for you, based on what you want to do. It can also adjust the plan for the conditions where you are. You might not have equipment, or you need to work out quietly without waking up anyone else in the house. You pick a plan, pick a style, and watch your progress. You can be a beginner or a gym rat. Freeletics: HIIT Fitness Coach is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
This February marked the third straight year in which many Texans were iced in for at least three days. Students lost several days of school, a lot of businesses closed, and the roads were a mess. So what can the state do to better prepare if this trend continues?
To find out, host Baylee Friday spoke to Denton County Emergency Management Director Eric Hutmacher, Alliance AFT President Rena Honea, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Texas A&M Ali Mostafavi, professor of civil engineering at Texas Tech Ali Nejat, and of course the weather expert, KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff.
A high school teacher in Mesquite is behind bars, charged with possession of child pornography.
Terrell Police said detectives acted on a tip received by the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children in October, and it led them to the apartment of John Waters, 25.
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Plus, group calls for fentanyl testing strips to be legalized, and thunderstorm watch has been issued in multiple North Texas counties.
With substance use disorders rising at the same time as inflation, Nexus Recovery Center is experiencing a perfect storm, and the center’s CEO is preparing to go to Austin to ask for help.
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Plus, the families of Texas students killed in school shootings are asking lawmakers to pass gun safety laws, and Arlington police are still looking for the gunman who fatally shot a father of six.
A massive solar flare exploded from the sun on Saturday, creating radio blackouts in South America, and researchers predict more to come.
Syrian American Medical Society Executive Director David Lillie joined Ask the Expert to deliver an update on how the situation for his staff has evolved since the initial recovery stages.
Arlington Police are looking for two men who shot a father of six to death as he returned home from work early Tuesday morning.
Police in Grapevine will have additional officers in the neighborhood surrounding Dove Elementary School after a student reported a safety concern.
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days… isolated severe weather late this afternoon through the evening, turning sharply colder before you wake up tomorrow morning, more wind, it stays cool through Saturday, but a rapid warm up will take place Sunday and especially into Monday and Tuesday of next week.
Our App today is called Asana Voice Cam. One of the toughest things about putting everyone into a group shot is trying to make sure you get into the right place before the clock counts down to zero. Now, you can set up everyone, including you, and not worry about a timer. This app takes the picture through your voice. You can pose everyone and you all at once. When you're just right, you just say one word and the picture will click. You just have to say SNAP. Simple as that. Say the word and that's it. It's pretty simple and straightforward. Asana Voice Cam is 99 cents on iTunes.
Downtown Fort Worth Inc. says some parts of the area's economy have now surged beyond levels from before the pandemic. The organization released its annual "State of Downtown" report Tuesday.
"All of downtown's primary land uses are accelerating: residential, office, restaurant and retail, entertainment, hospitality," says Downtown Fort Worth Inc. President Andy Taft.
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Plus, Former Dallas CEO charged with stealing millions from company and three men are on the run after a fatal armed robbery.
The SMU Cox Maguire Energy Institute will host an energy symposium Wednesday and Thursday as part of a collaboration with the George W. Bush Presidential Center. "Energy Outlook '23" will look at the future of the energy industry.
Lewisville Police are seeking three suspects in the robbery of a pawn shop and the murder of the store's owner.
Our App today is called Love Cards Plus. It's Valentine's Day. If you don't want to do the old-fashioned flowers or candy, this might do. You can find one or more of your favorite photos and turn them into an e-card to share with your significant other. You'll find different kinds of virtual frames, and different color filters. The app lets you use special filters to turn the picture into a work of art. It could be a pencil sketch or some pastels. There are even different kinds of animations, so you can have a little fun with your production. Once you're finished with the editing, you can post it to social media right there in the app. Love Cards Plus is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model because you might want to show your love on other days besides just Valentine's Day.
Plus, there are still more questions than answers surrounding the shooting down of several flying objects over North America this week, and a Fort Worth police officer is in stable condition after he was forced to jump off an overpass to avoid being struck by a vehicle.
The man who spent more than 24 hours atop a crane in West Dallas was arrested Tuesday morning, according to reports.
Balloons seem to have filled the skies lately, and they are all the talk these days. But did you know the National Weather Service launches weather balloons all the time? Monday on Ask the Expert. KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz talked to Tom Bradshaw, Meteorologist in Charge at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth about the balloons.
The Richardson City Council has voted to put a $46 million city bond package on the May 6th ballot. If voters approve the package, the money would be used to help cover the cost of repairs at Richardson City Hall. The building was damaged in a fire last August.
Rain comes to an end before noon, 50 mph wind gusts today with a Wind Advisory in effect, isolated severe storms late tomorrow afternoon and evening, sharply colder for Thursday and Friday, and a warming trend this weekend. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
Plus, Historic Fort Worth opens up submissions and total crime up 6% in Dallas as the new year begins.
Tuesday is Valentine's Day. One of the top gifts that people may want to give comes in a tiny box. But, how many people walk into a jewelry box with no clue what it is they should be looking for, what it is they're buying, and what they should be paying.
Brett Davis, founder, president, and CEO of National Indoor RV Centers tells David Johnson that more people are taking their vacations to roads across the United States.
North Texans originally from Turkey have now sent two flights filled with supplies to help people recovering from the earthquake there. Monday afternoon, the Turkish and Syrian governments said the death toll had topped 33,000.
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The Texas Congressman who leads the House Foreign Affairs Committee says the balloon shot down after crossing over the United States was sent over American airspace intentionally.
Photo: House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Rep. Mike McCaul (R-TX) in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill on April 28, 2022, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Plus, Saginaw couple sentenced for running fentanyl pill mill and a new development will change the skyline around Klyde Warren Park.
This past week we celebrated two national three-digit hotlines ... 2-1-1 for free and anonymous access to local social service agencies and the New Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number 9-8-8 ... along with the efforts of Dak Prescott.
When Dak Prescott received the 2022 - Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award - he attributed his efforts and motivation to his family.
Making good on his promise to honor his brother ... Dak Prescott played a significant role in the creation of the national three-digit Suicide Prevention hotline 9-8-8. Working with Las Vegas Raider Solomon Thomas and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, together they helped launch the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 9-8-8. where you can call, text, or chat instantly with trained counselors ready to listen, provide support, and connect you to immediate assistance and resources.
Plus, a Saginaw man and woman were sentenced to years in prison for their role in producing fentanyl-laced pills, and the city of Fort Worth cut ties with a towing company due to questionable business practices.
Widespread rain, a ton of wind, a slight chance of strong to severe storms Wednesday evening, much colder temperatures to round out the week, and a warming trend this weekend. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
Our App today is called Bark Parental Controls. This is an app to help parents have a little more information about their kids' online lives. You can monitor what they're seeing online. You can set strict times that they can be online, and you can also block some websites that aren't appropriate for children. The app can monitor texts, email, YouTube, and more than 30 different apps and social media. It can also keep them from accessing different categories of sites. You can prevent kids from going to gambling or other adult-type sites. Help watch out for cyberbullies. Get alerts for troubles that your kids get into. Bark is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, Plano ISD investigates former teacher who was possibly inappropriate with a student and Michael Irvin files $100 million lawsuit against accuser.
The Fort Worth Police Department continues to prepare teachers and other school staff for the unthinkable; it's offering a free active shooter response training class on Monday.Fort Worth Police Department to offer active shooter training class to teachers Monday
A Dallas County jury found a Garland man guilty of capital murder for his role in a deadly shooting that took place in December 2021.
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Texas has reopened grant applications for businesses that can show their sales dropped for a full year during the pandemic. The state first launched the "Texas Travel Industry Recovery Program" last summer.
Pedro Lerma, the CEO of the Lerma Agency talks Super Bowl ads with KRLD's David Johnson.
Forget the traditional flowers and candy. Somar Spa in Grapevine if offering some unique experiences for Valentines day.
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More than 400 artists applied to take part in an exhibition currently underway at the African American Museum at Fair Park in Dallas. This is the 27th annual Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition and Exhibition.
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Plus, three former Cowboys were named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and the investigation continues Friday after reports of shots fired at Dallas County Health and Human Services on Thursday. There was no evidence of a shooter. KRLD All Local - Feb. 10, 2023
Every year, during the Super Bowl, there are people who say they only watch the game for the commercials.
This year, companies are paying more than 7 million dollars for 30 seconds of time during the Super Bowl. For some companies, those ads can be a huge money maker. For others, it's a risk that they shouldn't have taken.
Super Bowl commercials are always the topic of conversation on social media, and at the office the next day.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Abhi Biswas joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He's an advertising and marketing professor at UT Dallas. He shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken some of the key elements to Super Bowl Ad strategy.
This one is for movie fans. It has a huge selection of films that it will share with you. It's a way to discover new movies that you might not have ever heard of or documentaries. It has films from award winning directors or those that are new to the industry. There's a new film every day. You can stream the films or download them to your device. Every film is picked by movie experts. It has an entire library of movies. But, there are only 30 films available at a time. A new one comes on, another leaves. There's a content piece that gives you more information about the film. There are special spotlight times during different times of the year. Right now, there's a spotlight on Black filmmakers for Black History Month. You can even chat with the Mubi community about film. MUBI: Curated Cinema is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
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How far off are the Cowboys from the Super Bowl?
Are the Chiefs and the Eagles that much better?
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Clouds, cold and blustery conditions with a few showers today and possibly some wet snow mixing in with the showers north and east of DFW this evening, A sunny but cool weekend, more rain coming late Monday into the 1st half of Valentine's Day, and a slight chance of rain late Wednesday into early Thursday, and then turning cold again. Those are your many weather stories over the next 7 days.
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A Texas lawmaker introduces a House continuing resolution that would allow the state military to shoot down spy aircraft over Texas.
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One North Texas school district no stranger to controversy now finds itself under further scrutiny by the U.S. Department of Education.
The department's Office of Civil Rights has launched three additional investigations into the Carroll ISD in Southlake, bringing the total number of active investigations to eight.
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Another tremendous honor for the Grandmother of Juneteenth, as the State Senate unveiled a portrait of Opal Lee.
"Man, it made me look so good," Lee told KRLD News. "I loved it, right down to the mole on my face."
Painted by Jess Coleman, the portrait shows the 96-year-old wearing a blue outfit sitting in a green upholstered chair.
The State Senate gave Lee a lengthy standing ovation after the portrait was unveiled.
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The Texas A&M Board of Regents nearly doubled the budget for the construction of its first building on the downtown Fort Worth campus.
The original construction budget for the Law and Education building was $85 million.
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The Dallas County Health and Human Services building has been placed on lockdown following reports of gunshots, according to KRLD's media partner NBC 5.
Employees and leadership from Southwest Airlines testified before the U.S. Senate in Washington Thursday on the cancellations and luggage issues the company had in December. The hearing was organized by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
The City of Arlington and Arlington Charities are launching a mobile food pantry to provide produce and other fresh food to neighborhoods considered "food deserts." The city says the truck will stop at churches and community centers to provide options for people who may not have another way to reach a pantry.
Tarrant County says one in eight Texans is considered "food insecure," but a larger percentage, 18.1%, in Tarrant County not have access to a reliable source of nutritious food. The mobile market will deliver food to areas identified with the greatest need.
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Plus, a Garland man is scheduled to testify in his own defense in a capital murder trial in which his son is accused of fatally shooting three people, and Texas House Republicans say they will seek to ban red flag laws and gun registries in the state.
It looks like workplace romance has been on the rise, so says a new survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. But many thought these things were frowned upon.
Workplace expert Julie Bauke, Founder and Chief Career Strategist with The Bauke Group talks with KRLD's John Liddle.
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A Texas A&M AgriLife expert talks about droughts and floods and the need for water conservation.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Becky Grubbs-Bowling, Texas A&M AgriLife - Dallas.
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Kyrie Irving scored 24 points in his Mavericks debut in a 110-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.
Photo: Kyrie Irving #2 of the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena on February 08, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
See some of the fun things to do around DFW this weekend.
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Plus, there is a battle brewing over gun reform in Austin, and an election integrity task force is formed in Tarrant County. KRLD All Local - Feb, 9, 2023
A late day cold front, a blustery Friday, a cool but nice weekend, and more rain back in the forecast late Monday into Valentine's Day. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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Gamblers in the US alone are expected to bet a record $16 billion on the Super Bowl this year. That's a 110% increase from last year's record, according to the American Gaming Association.
Some of the most fun bets are the prop bets, like who will win the coin toss. KLRDs Austin York spoke with Kyle Newman with Odds Checker.com about which prop bets are the most bet on:
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Federal prosecutors say an Arlington resident is facing several charges stemming from his actions on January 6th, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol Jason Farris, age 44, was arrested in Texas on Wednesday.
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Our App today is called Rewind. This is an app to take you back in time to a time when you loved music. With this app, you can rewind your phone to a great year between 1960 and 2010 for your favorite songs. It could be 1977 when punk rock started and disco ran the pop charts. Or the 90s when grunge brought Seattle to the rest of the world. Jump back to 1967 when Jimi Hendrix appeared. Or '64 or '65 for the Beatles. The app gives you a little taste of the music of your time, or it'll show you what your parents or grandparents listened to. Discover an entire decade of classic music in one app. It also comes with music news events from every year. Rewind: Music Time Travel is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Man accused of capital murder for being get away driver and a Cowboys legend won't cover the Super Bowl due to allegations of misconduct.
Texas lawmakers are considering a bill that would switch temporary tags for cars from paper to metal. HB 718 was introduced by State Representative Craig Goldman (R-Fort Worth).
The bill would end the use of paper tags, require dealers or sellers to enter the car's information into a database before assigning a tag to a car and assign dealers a set number of metal tags to use.
UNT Political Science Professor Dr. Kimi King joined the KRLD Morning News to discuss President Biden's State of the Union address before a rowdy crowd inside the House Chamber.
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People staying at a hotel in Irving say lightning may have started a fire there this morning. The fire started just after 5 a.m. at the Super 8 near Highway 114 and Esters.
Plus, the entire girls' basketball coaching staff at Duncanville High School was placed on administrative leave, and lightning apparently sparks a car fire in Waxahachie. KRLD All Local - Feb. 8, 2023
Here are your weather stories over the next 7 days: Waves of showers and storms with pockets of heavy rain today, another cold front tomorrow keeps us chilly through the weekend, and another powerful storm system may bring us more welcome rain late Monday into Tuesday of next week.
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I think just about everyone had an Etch-A-Sketch at some point in their lives growing up. This app might just take you back to the days where you used those two little knobs to try to make what passes for art. Or just trying to figure out how to write your name. Or using both knobs to try to make something that looked like a circle. Take yourself back to those times with this app. It's just like the original. Left knob draws a line horizontally. Right knob draws up and down. Remember how you would clean the screen to start over? Turn it upside down and shake. That's what you do here. Turn the phone over and shake. This one is for fun and nothing more. RetroSketch is 2 bucks on iTunes.
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It's February, American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer of Americans.
A new study has been published that links the increase in heart attacks amongst adults between the ages of 25 and 44 to COVID-19.
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Plus, Tarrant County Commissioners Court adopts it's priorities for current legislative session and a grocery store opens in a southern Dallas food desert.
Methodist Charlton Medical Center has cut the ribbon on an expansion of its emergency room. The hospital on Wheatland Road south of I-20 has nearly doubled the capacity of its emergency room to 70 beds.
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A grocery store opened Tuesday morning in an area of southern Dallas known as a food desert. Food Basket opened at 3540 Simpson Stuart Road near Bonnie View Road.
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Researchers at the University of Houston have come up with a fentanyl vaccine that could prevent fentanyl overdoses and deaths.
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PLus, North Texans are scrambling to help earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria, and local dignitaries will be in Washington D.C. for the State of the Union Tuesday night. KRLD All Local - Feb. 7, 2023
Welcome rain, two cold fronts, sunshine returns Thursday, a slow warmup this weekend and more rain into early next week, those are your weather stories over the next 7 days. Get the full forecast at KRLD.com
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Our App today is called Yuka. If you're wondering what food it is you're putting in your body, this app can give you a heads-up. It lets you scan barcodes of different foods to see what's inside them and how they will affect you. When there's something that's not exactly healthy, Yuka can give you some other ideas that might be better for you. There are more than a million different items in the Yuka database. They're based on nutrition, additives, and how organic the items are. It works for more than just food, too. The app can do the same thing for the stuff that you use for your personal care as well. Yuka Food Cosmetic Scanner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
The death toll from a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near Syria's border, currently stands at more than three thousand people as of Monday afternoon and is increasing rapidly.
To donate to the relief efforts click here.
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The city of Dallas has launched two programs aimed at making homes more energy efficient. The city says low-income residents spend three times as much of their monthly budget on power compared to others.
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Your phone has an incredible camera app that can take crisp photos and 4K video. But, there is something that has an artsy feel when you shoot your photos in black and white. This is an award winning app that will shoot incredible photos in black and white. There are 6 different black and white filters available to shoot. You can shoot pictures like an Ansel Adams or other incredible photographers. The app processes your shot in real time. There are also two different kinds of shooting modes. In one, you shoot a single picture. In the other, you can actually do some art by superimposing two shots into one. You also have the option to keep the original photo as well as the black and white processed one. Argentum Camera is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
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Last Friday, the business world was caught off guard by an outstanding report on job creation.
517,000 new jobs were spawned in January, far outpacing predictions.
Still, tech companies are laying off employees by the hundreds. And some economists are predicting a recession.
So if you're fortunate enough to have a job, CBS News money analyst Jill Schlesinger recommends making a "Lay Off Protection Plan."
KRLD's John Liddle got the details from Jill.
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While inflation appears to be on the downslide, auto insurance is just starting to increase. Consumers are forking over 13.72% more for auto insurance in 2023 as compared to last year.
The numbers are from Bankrate.com’s 2023 True Cost of Auto Insurance Report.
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Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie starts on April 8. Helaine Thompson joined KRLD's Mitch Carr to discuss changes to this year's festival.
Photo: Kids pat a knight's horse at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival on the outskirts of Dallas, Texas, the United States on May 30, 2021. (Photo by Dan Tian/Xinhua/Sipa USA)
TXDOT has launched a new campaign aimed at saving young lives. Seems a lot of grown-ups got the message, but the kids need reminding so TxDot has launched it's Teen Click It or Ticket campaign. The best way to protect yourself in a car crash is by using your seat belt, period. Buckle up every time you get behind the wheel, even if it's just a quick trip.
Car crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for teenagers in the US. Yet in 2021, 45 percent of teens killed in crashes were NOT wearing seatbelts.
Wearing a seatbelt is the law in Texas. Everyone in the car must be buckled in. Violating the law can cost you up to 200 bucks in fines.
The record wasn't just beaten at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Saturday, it was annihilated.
Following a full-fledged bidding war, Higginbotham Insurance beat out Women Steering Business in winning the auction for the 2023 grand champion steer at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
Members of Congress from Texas are responding to the balloon from China shot down this weekend after traveling over eleven states. The balloon had entered American airspace over the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, crossed over southern Canada and back into the United States before being shot down Saturday by a military jet over the Atlantic Ocean.
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A lot of wind, a roller coaster ride with the temperatures, decent rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday and plenty of sunshine through the rest of the week into the weekend.
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Dallas Zoo beefs up security.
Record sale at the final days of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.
KRLD All Local - February 6, 2023
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Greg Hudson, the president and CEO of the Dallas Zoo, and Kristin Lowman, a Dallas Police Department spokesperson, give an update after police arrested a 24-year-old in connection to the missing monkeys at the zoo.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Joshua Beltran of Paws in The City, a non-profit that helps find loving homes for adoptable dogs and cats.
But first Christalks with Harrison Blair of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce about upcomingBlack History Month events and even more great things going on in our area.
Plus, the winter storm causes traffic issues, and some Texans still facing problems with power outages.
Paul Quinn professor Ervin James talks to KRLD'S Mitch Carr about the value of teaching the most comprehensive version of black history and the root of the controversial CRT debate.
For the people of Mansfield, the long wait for an H-E-B store will soon be over.
The groundbreaking ceremony for the city's new H-E-B store took place Friday morning, and construction will begin in earnest Monday.
Dallas came through the winter storm with few major problems.
Oncor crews are hard at work, trying to get the power back on to people across the state.
Frisco residents want to share concerns about the planned Universal theme park.
KRLD All Local - February 3, 2023
A neighborhood restaurant provided more than food during the winter storm, helping stranded drivers and making new friends. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Say goodbye to the ice and hello to warmth. Those are our weather stories over the next several days. And, I promise you, no Arctic air is expected anytime soon.
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Most North Texas schools are closed again.
Insurance claim advice after the storm.
KRLD All Local - February 3, 2023
We are starting to see some of the aftermath of the winter-ice storm this week. From auto insurance claims to home owner policies.
On Ask the Expert, Rich Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He spoke with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about some of the key things people should do before they file a claim.
The City of Dallas made it through this week's icy weather with no major city-wide issues. Emergency management officials say they have been able to refine their response plan based on their experience dealing with storms in 2021 and 2022.
First it was cobblestone ice and now we're hearing about Freezing Fog?
KRLD meteorologist Tom Hale talked with Matthew Bishop at the National Weather Service.
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Plus, roads are improving but highways still have ice on them and in Fort Worth an 18- wheeler strikes a police vehicle.
Yet another Fort Worth police officer finds himself on the other side of the law.
The latest one to be arrested is Raymond Lara.
The department's Special Investigations Unit took him into custody Thursday on a charge of continuous sexual abuse of a young child and booked him into jail without incident.
Our App today is called TV Forecast. One thing about television these days, it is a lot tougher to keep track of the shows that we watch. That's especially true when we're binging our shows. We'll stop in the middle and we forget where we are. And there are so many shows that we're keeping up with. This app can keep track of what you watch. It can help you with the blues that happen when you finish a binge.
The app will help you discover new shows that you can get wrapped up in. It'll let you know when there's a new episode of a favorite show ready to see. You can mark your progress to make sure that you don't get lost and rewatch episodes you have already seen or jump ahead. Search for shows that star your favorite actors. TV Forecast is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
A local arborist has some dos and don'ts for North Texans who have trees impacted by this week's ice storm. Steve Houser with Wylie-based Arborilogical Services said homeowners should let the ice melt from their trees and should not try to shake the ice off of limbs.
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As temperatures crept above 32 degrees on Thursday, the city of Plano was thawing out -- at least in the short term. There were still worries that roads could freeze over again as the temperatures drop below freezing Friday morning.
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Officer Brad Perez says the cop was responding to a crash on I-20 at around 2:30 a.m. when his unit was hit. The officer inside managed to climb out just as another 18-wheeler started barreling his way.
North Texas homeless shelters seek volunteers.
Fort Worth police thanks Jeep clubs for helping others on the icy roads.
Emperor tamarin monkeys located in abandoned home show 'no signs of injury'.
KRLD All Local - February 2, 2023
After a week of being stuck inside there's plenty to do this weekend.
KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town!
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An ice storm warning remains in effect for much of North Texas until 9 AM this morning.
As the day wears on, temperatures will creep above the freezing mark across all of north Texas. High temperatures will be in the low to mid thirties. Waves of light to moderate rain will continue through late afternoon.
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Power outages are spotty across the metroplex.
A frantic search continues for a missing Grapevine man.
KRLD All Local - February 2, 2023
Hundreds of people across the Dallas-Fort Worth area have turned to emergency shelters this week to escape the cold, icy conditions that have covered the region. That has placed a strain on their resources.
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Super Bowl LVII is just over a week away, but Texas residents won't be able to place bets on the game -- at least not legally. Some state lawmakers are working to change that, but they could face political hurdles just to get their bills to a floor vote.
State Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston) has filed SJR 17, which would create a Texas Gaming Commission and allow for legalized casino gambling in the state, while a yet-to-be-introduced bill back by the Sports Betting Alliance will focus more specifically on sports betting.
But some experts, like SMU political science professor Cal Jillson, think the bill will face obstacles, particularly in the Texas Senate, while Robert Kohler, a lobbyist and consultant for the Christian Life Commission of the Baptist Convention of Texas said he thinks gambling just isn't high on the list of priorities for Texas voters or lawmakers.
Nick Barker, the vice president and general manager of Turner Construction tells KRLD's David Johnson that the key to their success has been the versatility to work across multiple market segments. He says being located in Texas has also helped insulate them from market factors impacting real estate in other parts of the world.
Today marks twenty years since disaster struck the skies of North Texas as the Space Shuttle Columbia exploded, scattering debris across parts of Texas and taking the lives of the seven astronauts who were on board.
By all accounts, it was a peaceful Saturday with clear blue skies. NASA's Columbia Space Shuttle was on its descent toward Florida after a 16-day mission when reports of a loud, explosive noise came pouring in.
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD was reporting on the event as it unfolded.
KRLD received a call from a man who was watching the flyover through binoculars when he noticed a significant amount of debris coming off of the space shuttle. Soon after the call, NASA confirmed that contact with Columbia was lost, and the spacecraft had disentegrated.
The remains of seven astronauts were recovered near the Texas-Louisiana line, including UT Arlington alumna Kalpana Chawla. The school has since named a residence hall and scholarship to honor her legacy.
Tune into KRLD as we take a look back to February 1, 2003, and pay homage to the seven brave astronauts who lost their lives in the pursuit of progress.
Grapevine Police continue their frantic search for a 31-year-old man missing since last week; and with the weather what it is, time is of the essence.
Christian Saulter Williams was last seen January 23rd in Watauga, and he is believed to be traveling on foot.
February is American Heart Month and according to Cleveland Clinic’s 2023 Heart Health Survey, almost half of Americans, 46%, view healthy food as being too expensive as the biggest barrier to eating healthy. That reason was followed by a lack of time to prepare healthy meals, 23%, and a lack of recipes or knowledge of how to cook healthier food, 20%.
There are many misconceptions about what Americans should do to keep their heart healthy. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Emanuel Finet, a staff physician at Cleveland Clinic.
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The sleet and freezing rain will move into north Texas by late morning and will continue through the afternoon. The sleet will come to an end by mid afternoon, but the freezing rain will continue through the evening and most of the overnight. Freezing rain should transition to a cold rain by Thursday morning and continue through the afternoon.
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Plus, hundreds of flights were canceled Wednesday at DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field due to the weather, and two monkeys missing from Dallas Zoo were found at an abandoned house in Lancaster. KRLD All Local - Feb. 1, 2023
2023 has a number of astronomical events to look forward to, and Comet C/2022 E3 is easily one of the most highly anticipated.
Widely known as the 'green comet,' C/2022 E3 (ZTF) made its last appearance to Earth dwellers 50,000 years ago - when neanderthals still roamed the planet.
Now, the rare cosmic marvel has returned. Only this time, it will zoom over a planet dotted with trained professionals and space enthusiasts to admire its beauty. The best part is, you might be able to catch a glimpse of it without any equipment.
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Plus, Governor Abbott says the power grid is running smoothly, and the winter storm is causing major traffic backups and delays.
Parts of North Texas could receive up to a quarter inch of ice accumulation from the winter storm currently moving over the region, and the weather led to the FAA holding flights inbound for DFW Airport and Love Field at their departing airport for a period Tuesday morning.
Mark Cuban, CEO of Cuban Companies, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Governor Greg Abbott was joined by state officials for a briefing and update on the state's response to the continued severe weather impacting Texas this week.
As January comes to an end, KRLD's John Liddle took a look at Google's top searches with Google Trends expert Elizabeth Howard. The Southwest Airlines flight delays, TCU football, and Girl Scout cookies were among the top searches.
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A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6:00 a.m. Thursday. Widespread thunder sleet through noon, widespread freezing rain most of the day tomorrow into Thursday morning, sub-freezing temperatures until Thursday afternoon, sunshine returns, and 60s return this weekend.
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Plus, the icy conditions are causing travel problems across North Texas, and dozens of flights are canceled at DFW Airport and Love Field. KRLD All Local - Jan. 31, 2023
Plus, icy roads expected atleast until Wednesday and today's ice storm led to 100s of airport cancellations.
Our App today is called Wally. This app can help you put your financial house in order. Once you have it, the app can help keep track of your accounts. It can show your spending and help you work up a budget plan. It's all there in a dashboard on the home screen. It can show you your spending patterns dating back a couple of years. You can see exactly where you are, all of your account balances in one place. You can invite other family members or friends into your groups inside the app. When your family is with you, you can set up a family budget and watch each other's spending. It also gives you reminders and notes on your finances. Wally: Smart Personal Finance is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model and in-app purchases.
Michael Levy, the CEO of Dallas-based Crow Holdings, tells KRLD's David Johnson there are always opportunities in real estate, regardless of the economic cycle.
The Denton County Sheriff's Office says 15 to 20 cars were involved in a crash Monday morning on slick roads in Corinth. The crash was on FM 2499/Barrel Strap Rd north of Teasley Ln.
FM 2499 was closed several hours as crews cleared damaged cars and police investigated what happened. The Denton County Sheriff's Office says there were no major injuries.
One man filling his gas tank a block south of the crash said he had to drive through a neighborhood to get around the closure. He said he still had to work Monday despite the weather.
Plus, schools and county offices in North Texas are closed due to the freezing weather and tips on driving safely on an icy road.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Professor Alex del Carmen, Tarleton State University.
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The whole country was rocked by the release of the Tyre Nichols arrest videos on Friday night
The Memphis Police Department footage showed five officers fatally beating the 29-year-old Black man.
KRLD's John Liddle visited with former Fort Worth Chief of Police Jeff Halstead about how the video was released, what it showed, and the national reaction.
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The start of the Winter Storm Warning was moved up by six hours this morning, surprising most of North Texas.
Denton County, especially the western side of the county, got a thin glaze of ice, making travel tough and closing some schools.
But it's just the beginning of a 48-hour fight to keep residents safe.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Denton County Emergency Management Director Eric Hutmacher about preparing for the winter storm.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Meet our featured Pet Pal, Padfoot!
This is a food delivery app, but it doesn't just do restaurants from here. This one goes a little wider. There are thousands of people who move here every week, and they may want to have their favorite foods again. Now, you can have them delivered to your front door. Goldbelly lets you order from your favorite restaurants in different cities. There's everything from Bagels, Pizza, and Cheesecake from New York to Pecan Pie from Commander's Palace in New Orleans. Deep Dish Pizza from Chicago or Philly Cheesesteaks from Pat's. There's a full list of the restaurants that take part. Have food some of the most famous chefs in the country. You can have the food shipped to you overnight. Goldbelly is a free app on iTunes. You pay for the food and the delivery.
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Protests in response to the death of Tyre Nichols remained mostly peaceful Friday night through Sunday, and experts say that may be due in part to the quick response of Memphis police to separate the officers involved from the department at large.
Photo: Demonstrators protest the death of Tyre Nichols on January 28, 2023, in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6am this morning and won't expire until at least 6:00 a.m. Wednesday morning.
I'm expecting areas of freezing rain and sleet to develop as the day wears on and especially towards the evening hours. This wintry mix will continue to enhance after midnight and especially tomorrow morning through the afternoon. All roads will be very hazardous to travel on as temperatures hover in the mid to upper 20s all day Tuesday.
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Plus, the Texas Department of Transportation says it's treated roads but is urging caution, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says there will be no big power issues associated with this storm. KRLD All Local - Jan. 30, 2023
People gathered in downtown Dallas on Sunday to protest two bills filed in the Texas State Senate. The measures, if passed, would block citizens of China, Russia, North Korea and Iran from purchasing real estate in Texas.
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There is new information for shoppers wondering what that "organic" label actually means.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with USDA Under Secretary Jennifer Moffitt.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Blake Lindsay, outreach manager for Envision Dallas. They provide inspiration and opportunities for people who are visually impaired. Lindsay has written a book about his amazing journey. Chris also talks to Kristina Dove, director of creative voices for Big Thought, which works to unlock the creative potential in youth so they can realize their inner greatness.
The debate over Fort Worth's long-standing teen curfew could end up being a moot point.
Plus, Police departments across the nation prepare for protests with the release of footage from the deadly beating of a Memphis man and Fort Worth allows teen curfew to lapse.
Chris Nielsen - Executive Vice President of Product Support and Chief Quality Officer for Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Next Generation Action Network plans a demonstration in Dallas Friday evening over the death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. Nichols died after a traffic stop January 7, and five police officers were charged with second degree murder Thursday.
Organizers plan to meet outside Dallas Police Headquarters at 6:30 p.m. as Memphis Police say they will release video.
Billboards donated by media companies have started to show messages along highways in Texas urging people to report potential cases of human trafficking. The campaign, called, "Can you see me?" will appear on more than 300 billboards in 70 cities across the state.
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Prosper School Board president resigns following his arrest for indecency with a child.
Fort Worth Police have released police body camera footage of an officer-involved shooting last weekend.
Governor Abbott has issued a disaster declaration as the clean-up from a recent round of Severe Weather continues in southeast Texas.
KRLD All Local - January 27, 2023
She hadn't seen her high school friend in 20 years but she made a donation that saved her life. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Megan Neitzal and Nono Osujee weren't much more than social media friends after graduating from Ursuline Academy of Dallas about 20 years ago, but in September Megan saw a post from Nono that she just couldn't move past.
As part of the Denton Black Film Festival this weekend, a documentary telling the history of African American Museum Dallas is being screened. It's called The Artful Dream Fulfilled.
The film will be shown Saturday at 4:45 p.m. at the Campus Theater in Denton along with two other short documentaries. Admission is $10.
There's also a virtual screening on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m. followed by a conversation and Q and A with the filmmakers and others involved with the film.
KRLD's John Liddle discussed the film with Linda Lamar, associate producer of the documentary.
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Pleas for calm are felt here in North Texas and across the country ahead of tonight's release from Memphis police body cam footage showing the beating death of Tyree Nichols.
The five Memphis officers involved have been fired and face a variety of charges including murder.
KRLD's Chris Fox is in Memphis and he tells the KRLD Morning News things are tense.
High temperatures will be in the low 60s Friday and Saturday before a cold front moves through the area on Sunday, says meteorologist Grant Johnston of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. A second cold front, that could bring precipitation with it, will approach North Texas in the middle of last week.
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The Prosper Independent School District says School Board President Andrew Wilborn has resigned. Wilborn was arrested Wednesday in Dallas for indecency with a child.
Read more at KRLD.com
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Plus, the Prosper ISD school board president resigns after his arrest, and changes are coming to Dallas' economic development policy. KRLD All Local - Jan. 27, 2023
Not everyone has the perfect idea for something to do on a certain night. This app can give you ideas about things to do in your hometown, or if you're in a place that you don't know. You can use the app to search through different ideas. Maybe you want a restaurant, or a theatre, or a place to take the family. You can search by the distance from where you are, if you want to go some place that's close by. Get reviews of the places that you're searching for. Some places might even have a discount available through the app. There's even a way to make a decision, if you're stuck between a couple of choices. The app will flip a coin for you. IF you have a business that you want featured, there's a spot on the app that will guide you to add your venue to the menu. ThingstoDuo is a brand new app on iTunes.
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Was this season a Cowboys success? Do they actually consider moving on from Dak?
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The Dallas City Council has adopted new economic development policies. City officials say the goal is to promote economic equity.
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The Prosper ISD said the arrest of its school board president had nothing to do with a district student.
A Dallas police report confirms that.
Plus, suspect killed n officer-involved shooting identified and Prosper ISD school board president arrested.
Southwest Airlines says the winter storm that affected much of the country cost the airline $620 million. The airline laid out its fourth quarter financial results Thursday.
There's a major change back in play for people that want to buy new cars. For the longest time, new cars have been tough to find and their prices have soared.
In fact, supply and demand meant... people would be paying more than the sticker price on a new car.
Things are changing. Edmunds says more people are able to find deals under that sticker price.
How long will this trend last? On today's Ask The Expert, Jerry Reynolds, The Car Pro joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
A Houston woman was sentenced to six years in prison for her role in an online dating scam, authorities say.
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Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos has announced he will retire at the end of August.
Dr. Cavazos has spent 11 years as Superintendent and 23 years in the Arlington ISD.
"It's time. We all go through seasons of life and it's time for me to embrace the next chapter in my life," Dr. Cavazos said.
Plus, the President of the Prosper ISD school board is behind bars in Dallas for abusing a child and a Dallas cop is recovering this morning after being shot during a gun battle at an apartment complex in Oak Cliff.
Texans want to expand gambling in the state, according to a new poll, but lawmakers may not be ready to make the move.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines reported financial results from the fourth quarter of 2022 Thursday, saying it turned a profit of $803 million in the fourth quarter and $127 million for the full year.
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Not everyone has a personal place to walk the dog or let it roam and play in a controlled park. This app can help you sniff out a spot for your dog. It can help you find safe and private dog parks anywhere near where you are. You can rent out the space and let your dog have fun in the outdoors and feel safe that the dog won't go anywhere dangerous. These are private dog parks. They could be fenced-in or indoor dog parks. There are dog water parks or even private beaches. The parks are safe and you can bond with your pup, while it plays. There are pictures of the parks to scroll through and reviews of the best ones. If you have a plot of land that you'd like to rent out as a Sniffspot, you can make some money from other dog owners. Sniffspot private dog parks is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the park rental.
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Recession fears grow. Inflation is impacting Americans. And it seems to be taking a toll.
According to a new Bankrate.com report, 57% of U.S. adults are currently unable to afford a $1,000 emergency expense. 25% would use a credit card to pay for such an expense.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate.com senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick about what it means, and some tips on how to grow the money you are able to save.
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The weekend is almost here. If you haven't decided what you're going to do...KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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Plus, Did SWA schedule more flights than it could handle last month? And the city of Dallas is spending big money trying to shut down poker rooms. KRLD All Local - Jan. 26, 2023
Plenty of sunshine, cool temperatures thru the weekend, slight rain chance early Sunday, colder air spills in Sunday and last through next week, and waves of precipitation Monday through Thursday, a crippling ice storm west and NW of DFW,
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Police in Irving are trying to identify any other possible victims of a man accused of continuous sex abuse of a young child.
Averil Drew Cardwell was arrested last year after a woman, now 21 years old, came forward to accuse Cardwell of abusing her from the time she was 3 years old until she was 8 years old.
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A report issued late last year by the firm Kaufman Hall found that 26% of rural hospitals in Texas are at risk of closure -- up 10% from 2021. The risk is due in part to pandemic relief money running out.
The Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals defines a rural hospital as one in a community of fewer than 60,000 people. And the organization's president and CEO, John Henderson, tells Texas Wants to Know that rural hospitals provide more than just healthcare -- they're often one of the largest employers in a community.
The CEO of Muenster Memorial Hospital, about an hour north of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Marion Bruce, explains the challenges facing her hospital, while assistant dean for instructional innovation for the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas and the academic director for the Healthcare Innovation Initiative, Dr. Kristie Loescher offers solutions that could improve healthcare in rural communities.
Ian Bohen is among the returning 'OGs' of 'Teen Wolf,' and is reprising his role of The Alpha Werewolf - Peter Hale.
The 'Yellowstone' star joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about his return to Beacon Hills.
A shooting near Kessler Park has left one man in critical condition, and a Dallas Police officer has been hospitalized.
According to a spokesperson for Dallas Police, a fugitive officer was serving a warrant when the suspect fired shots at the officer near Kessler park on Wednesday afternoon.
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The Dallas City Council has unanimously approved a program providing grants of up to $10,000 to low-income seniors to make home improvements. The money for the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization was included in this year's budget.
Plus, Republican House members from Texas signed a letter asking the Biden administration to reimburse the state for what it's spent to protect the border, and two people were charged with transporting illegal substances after they were stopped in Wise County on Monday.
There's a new fitness trend making the rounds called "exercise snacking" -- or exercising for short amounts of time multiple times a day. It's an option if spending hours at the gym isn't your thing. Fitness expert Toni McMurtre, one of the owners of Stroud's Gym in Hurst, told the KRLD Morning News how this type of exercise works. Stroud's Fitness is located at 416 W Bedford Euless Rd, Hurst, TX 76053. It's phone number is 817-268-3488
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All 25 Republicans serving in Congress from Texas have signed a letter to the Biden Administration seeking a meeting with the president and demanding reimbursement for the state's border security costs.
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Plus, a new collaborative in the works in Fort Worth is aimed at ending youth gun violence, and authorities in Wise County charge two people with transporting drugs. KRLD All Local - Jan. 25, 2023
Sun comes back out today, it stays cool for the next 7 days, a couple of more cold fronts, and possibly some more precipitation by early next week. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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The State of Texas is leading a lawsuit against the Biden Administration over an asylum program that the White House announced earlier this month. A total of 20 states are involved in the lawsuit.
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Flight attendants for American Airlines gathered at airports across the country Tuesday to picket as their union negotiates a contract with the carrier. At DFW Airport, flight attendants spent two hours picketing outside Terminal D.
"Airlines are poised to be making record profits in the coming year, and we want to share in those profits as well," says the Association of Professional Flight Attendants' Larry Salas.
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Jennifer Chandler, President of Bank of America, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
With rain falling Tuesday morning and colder weather and snow showers expected in the evening, visitors to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo say they have become used to unpredictable weather.
"A lot of people refer to it as 'stock show weather,'" one man from Nebraska said as he was exhibiting horses. "You just learn over the years, when you leave home, you prepare for everything,"
"The highs and the lows, yes," an exhibitor from Kansas added.
You know you don't take perfect pictures all the time. There's something in the shot that's just in the way. It might be a garbage can or some wires. Maybe there's someone pulling a photobomb at just the wrong time. This app can help you get rid of all those nuisances with the swipe of an editing finger. If there are some kind of untimely blackheads that you want gone, they're gone. You can take out anything or anyone, like an ex- that you just scrubbed out of your life. You don't ever have to see that one again. You don't have to be perfect with your finger, the app can find the lines of the offending objects or persons. Touch Retouch is $4 on iTunes and Android.
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Plus, the show will go on at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo despite the weather, and the Dallas Zoo is boosting security following the death of an endangered vulture, found in its cage. KRLD All Local - Jan. 24, 2023
Maya Moore-Irons and Jonathan Irons have just released their memoir: "Love & Justice."
A journey for justice turned into a love story when Moore, one of the WNBA’s brightest stars, married the man she helped free from prison, Jonathan Irons.
Jonathan was only 16 when he was arrested for a crime he did not commit.
Maya stunned the sports world when she announced in February 2019 that she would step away from her career in women’s basketball, in part so she could help Jonathan in what they hoped would be his final appeal.
In March 2020, his conviction was overturned by a state judge in Jefferson City, MO.
In this inspiring memoir, the couple explores their unwavering faith, their deep connection and the difficult decisions that led to triumph.
KRLD's John Liddle was joined by the couple to talk about the book.
Larry the Cable Guy brings his unique style of one-liner humor to Will Rogers Auditorium on January 28th as part of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo concert series.
A few tickets remain to see Larry's return to Fort Worth.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with the legendary comedian to get a preview of his show.
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Widespread chilly rain through the day today, a Winter Weather Advisory for late this afternoon and evening just north and west of DFW, a couple of inches of wet snow on elevated objects, mainly north of Highway 380 and west of 35W, staying cool through Thursday, a brief warm-up Friday and Saturday, and then much colder again for Sunday and Monday.
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Plus, police made three arrests Monday in the shooting death of a Paschal High School student, and the Dallas Zoo is investigating the suspicious death of a rare bird. KRLD All Local - Jan. 24, 2023
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has a tentative agreement in place with Transport Workers Union Local 550. That union represents flight dispatchers, assistant dispatchers, flight superintendents, dispatch specialists, and dispatch ATC specialists. Read more at KRLD.com.
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The Justice Department says Leeroy Marquee Jones, 32, a.k.a. "Alladin," led an operation that dealt fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, meth and marijuana in Fort Worth's Stop Six neighborhood. Read more at KRLD.com
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Light pollution has increased by 10% per year for the last decade, Michael Rymer with the International Dark-Sky Association tells KRLD's Mitch Carr.
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Street racing turns deadly in Fort Worth overnight.
Police were called to a reported takeover street racing on University Dr. near W. 7th St. and White Settlement Rd. shortly after 11:00 Sunday night.
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The nonprofit, Dallas Foundation, has released two documentaries and is producing a third on racial disparities in business. The series, "Giving Voice: Black CEOs in Their Own Words", was produced in collaboration with the George and Fay Young Foundation and produced by Universe Creative.
When's the last time you had to deal with anything like Driver's Ed? If you're new to Texas or any other state, you can easily learn the rules of the road in that place, as well as road safety. This app can help you with a driver License, motorcycle license, commercial license, and others. This is a good way to study for new drivers and adults. It has the official driving manual for every state in the country. There are videos to learn how to drive properly. It comes with practice tests to help you get ready for the real thing with the written tests at the DPS or DMV, depending on what state you're in. You don't have to worry about paying those expensive fees with driving schools, at least for this. Now, it can't help you with the road test. You're on your own for that. DMV Driver License Reviewer is a free app on iTunes and Android
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Craig Hall, CEO of the Hall Group, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
As more and more people move to Texas, the need for a strong infrastructure becomes more important by the day.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Steven Pedigo, UT-Austin/Professor at LBJ School of Public Affairs.
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Plus, police are investigating the suspicious death of a vulture at Dallas Zoo, and Texas is #1 in the country in traffic deaths.
As the 88th Texas legislative session gets underway, the AARP is working with lawmakers to make sure another winter storm like the one the state experienced in 2021 wouldn't be as devastating. Tim Morstad with AARP Texas joined KRLD's Mitch Carr to explain the changes he'd like to see.
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A woman who was apprehended after crossing the border illegally this month in South Texas has died. Customs and Border Protection says the woman was caught crossing the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass January 2.
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One man is hospitalized after he was shot by an officer in Fort Worth's South Hills neighborhood on Saturday after police say they responded to a call for a domestic disturbance.
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Plus, Two young kidnapped sisters from McKinney are safe this morning and a Paschal High School student is gunned down.
The bill by Brenham State Senator, Republican Lois Kolkhorst does more than ban investors from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea from buying land, it also prevents people from those nations from doing so.
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Below average temperatures, some welcome rain... finally, some snow possible, Winter Weather Advisories well to the north and NW of DFW, sunshine returns after tomorrow, a slow warm up into the first part of the weekend, and a possible Arctic cold front by next Sunday.
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On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks to Carol Harrison LaFayette and Robert Palmer. The NFL invited them to the Super Bowl to discuss mental wellness with athletes, coaches, and league officials. But first, Arnold talks with Tina Washington and Linda Wade of Above The Clouds Texas. They're a nonprofit helping the children of recently incarcerated women with arts education.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors has been meeting in Washington D.C. this week to meet with each other and hear from federal officials. In addition to comparing options for economic growth with each other, they heard from the Secretaries of State, Agriculture and Energy as well as the EPA Administrator.
Plus, Cowboys plan to avenge themselves against 49ers and Dallas man dragged from cell to hear murder sentencing.
An exhibit on the role African Americans played in settling the West has opened in Dallas. "Black Cowboys: An American Story" opens Saturday at the African American Museum at Fair Park.
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A major sex trafficking sting operation in North Texas nets dozens of suspects.
46 people were arrested in the sex trafficking sting operation, in which the Department of Homeland Security teamed up with local law enforcement throughout North Texas.
Whenever there's a major weather disaster that involves flooding.. there's always a risk of people in other places getting ripped off. That's because car owners often try to sell their flooded-out cars to unsuspecting buyers.
There's a chance it could happen again soon, thanks to all that flooding in California. How do you avoid getting taken?
On today's Ask The Expert North Texas, The Car Pro Jerry Reynolds joined us.
Two high school students in Arlington are arrested after allegedly bringing guns to school this morning.
Plus, a body found in Grand Prairie has been confirmed to be Kayla Kelley, a Frisco woman who was recently reported missing, and mayors from all political backgrounds are meeting in Washington DC this week.
What do the Cowboys do better than the 49ers? And can they make rookie quarterback Brock Purdy look ugly on Sunday.
Photo: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates as he runs off the field after defeating the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 14, 2023, in Santa Clara, California. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 41-23. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
A return to winter, a slight rain chance Saturday, a better rain chance on Tuesday, and temperatures will stay below average until the end of next week.
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Plus, a murder charge could be filed against the suspect in connection to the death of Kayla Kelley, and the head of a Dallas sex-trafficking ring is headed to federal prison. KRLD All Local - Jan. 20, 2023
A man who pleaded "guilty" to federal sex trafficking charges has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Prosecutors say 45-year-old Anthony Johnson ran a brutal sex trafficking ring for years, even while serving time behind bars for a separate criminal conviction.
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Our App today is called Resy. This app can be a big help to you, if you need to make reservations for your favorite restaurants. It's also an app that can help you find a place to grab a bite to eat, based on what kind of food you're looking for. This is ideal for anyone who is visiting a new city, where you don't know the best places. It can also show you different unique places that might not be in the tourist books. You could discover something new in your own hometown. It has more than 5 thousand different restaurants in the database to choose from. You can book your reservations. If there aren't tables available, the app will let you know when there's an opening. The app can also send information about the restaurant to other guests in your party. Resy is a free app on iTunes.
Plus, major developments in missing Frisco woman's case and McKinney National Airports makes expansion plans.
The Environmental Protection Agency has started demolishing a building in Dallas the city says was one of the "most contaminated sites in the country." The Lane Plating Superfund Site covers five acres on Bonnie View Road south of Loop 12.
Dale Petroskey President, CEO of Dallas Regional Chamber talks to KRLD's David Johnson.
Police in Fort Worth are investigating a double murder from overnight.
Officers called to a home on Killian Street late Wednesday night found a man and a woman each shot multiple times inside a bedroom.
Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, police are not releasing any information on the shooting itself or what led up to the shooting.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office has identified one of the victims as Calleen Medlin, 45; the other victim has not yet been identified.
Former Fort Worth cop Aaron Dean is challenging his manslaughter conviction for killing Atatiana Jefferson.
Public Utility Commission expected to approve a plan aimed at making the state's power grid more reliable, but it will cost Texans more.
NTSB report says driver speeds topped 100 mph on the morning of Feb. 2021 during the deadly I-35W pileup.
KRLD All Local - January 19, 2023
Old City Park in Dallas is featuring a limited-time exhibit curated and researched by public history graduate students at The University of Texas at Dallas. The exhibit, entitled “History Resides Here: How Jim Crow and Urban Development Shaped a House, Neighborhood and City” is open to visitors now through Feb. 28.
The project, led by Dr. Whitney Stewart, is an exploration of Old City Park’s Shotgun House, and its original surrounding neighborhood in North Dallas at the time. Taking note of Jim Crow Laws and their impact on the construction and development of the City of Dallas, the students’ project looks deeper into the communities constructed by Black residents of Dallas in the face of adversity.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Sarah Crain, Chief Operating Officer at Old City Park and Dr. Whitney Stewart, assistant professor of history at UT Dallas about the exhibit.
'That '70s Show' ran for eight seasons, making it Fox’s second longest-running sitcom ever. The show follows a group of teens in Wisconsin during the '70s as they navigate life together.
More than a decade after its initial run, 'That '70s Show' continues to build upon its story in a new decade, the 1990s.
KRLD’s What to Watch team was joined by Mace Coronel, who plays Jay Kelso, the son of fan favorites Michael Kelso and Jackie Burkhart.
The North Texas Poison Center is alerting people about Xylazine, a.k.a. The Zombie Drug.
Mitch Carr talks with Dr. Annelle Menendez, M.D. of the North Texas Poison Center.
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Amazon and Microsoft are among the mega corporations that have recently announced layoffs. Does that mean more big companies will follow? And should you be worried about your job being eliminated?
KRLD's John Liddle talked about these pressing questions with Dr. Steven Haynes, who researches burnout and workplace conflict. He teaches finance and managerial economics at UT Dallas and is the director of the risk management and insurance program in the Naveen Jindal School of Management.
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Plus, former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean, who was convicted of manslaughter, requests a new trial, and the Dallas Cowboys bring in an extra kicker after Brett Maher missed four extra points in Monday's win over Tampa Bay. KRLD All Local - Jan. 19, 2023
Seasonable temperatures, a slight rain chance on Saturday, and I'm keeping an eye on next Tuesday for a decent shot of chilly rain.
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This is a bill tracking app to give you a little more control of what you owe and when you owe it and get rid of the chaos. It can help with budgeting and putting some of the paycheck away in savings. It comes with a bill tracker to keep a check on what bills need paying on what dates. It also has something you might need when you decide to streamline your streaming services. It can set reminders of when those subscriptions are up, and if you really need to spend that money on something you don't use any longer. The app also has a way to negotiate with your lenders to get lower interest rates, You can use the app to help set any finance goals you have, and maybe lower your debt burden as well. PocketGuard is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model to a premium version.
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The DeSoto City Council held a special meeting earlier this month to discuss an allegation in executive session that Brown-Patrick was not currently living in her Council district as required by the city charter.
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For years now, social media has become an integral way in every day life. While there are many benefits to using social media there are also some negative effects especially for young people whose brains are developing. Texas State Rep. Jared Patterson proposed House Bill 896 to ban all minors from using social media.
On this week's episode of Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday dives deeper into finding out if it is possible for Texas lawmakers to ban minors from social media. Greg Sindelar the CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation voiced his support for the bill. While Caleb Milne, Vice Chair of the Collin County Democrats and, Delia Parker Mims, Chair of the Denton County Democrats talk about how they feel about someone from their area proposing such a bill.
She also talked to Amy Sanders, anassociate professor of journalism and media at the University of Texas at Austin, Jeff Temple a professor and licensed psychologist at the University of Texas Medical Branch who break down the bill and explain if a bill like this could likely be passed at all.
An upcoming ONCOR transmission line is creating great concern for one North Texas community.
Plus, new developments in the case of a missing Collin County woman and Lancaster man faces prison time for illegally selling firearms
Mark Cuban, CEO of Cuban Companies, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Researcgers found that in the corona, the upper region of the Sun's atmosphere, there are small indicators that can offer clues to which regions of the Sun likely to produce solar flares. In a release from NASA, the indicators are described as "small-scale flashes," similar to sparklers before fireworks.
The St. Andrew’s Prom Closet will open for two weeks in February, and online registration and volunteer sign-up is now open.
Prom Closet is available to girls from anywhere – even outside of the DFW area, and there is NO cost.Girls may select a dress, shoes and accessories.
By the time donations are completed, St. Andrew expects to have more than 4,000 dresses available. And they're hoping to serve more than 1,000 girls this year.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with co-founder Devra Helffrich about the 14th year of the event.
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Irving ISD trustees have approved a package of five bond propositions for the May ballot. The bond would be Irving ISD's first since 2007.
Plus, high school students are stepping up to defend their coach after an off-season workout so intense it sent some of them to the hospital.
A review of the 2021 blackouts in Texas says the state has made improvements to ensure a stable electric grid in extreme weather, but the report says the grid "remains vulnerable." The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas prepared the report.
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Author, Scott White, is on a mission to make the world happier one smile at a time. With his endless energy, he motivates and inspires everyone he meets to focus on happiness, gratefulness, and positivity.
White is releasing his book, The Life Is Too Short Guy, where he gives a practical roadmap for making the most of every minute and living a happier and more fulfilling life.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with White about his mission.
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A bit of rain this morning, A high grass fire danger today with clearing skies, trending cooler tomorrow through the weekend, slight chance of showers on Saturday, and possibly a better chance late Monday into Tuesday.
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Plus, a former Mansfield ISD PTA president was charged with embezzlement, and the mayor of White Settlement passed away. KRLD All Local - Jan. 18, 2023
Our App today is called Laundry Lens. This is a very specialized app for your clothes. Did you ever look at the tags that are attached to your clothes? They have all those symbols on them. This app can translate those symbols into what they really mean. You just have to scan the tag and learn their meanings and why they're there. It helps you to make sure that you're caring for your clothes the way they're supposed to be. There are more than 70 different symbols that show you everything from how to wash them to how to iron them, if they need ironing. Laundry Lens is a free app on iTunes.
The last of the three men charged in connection with the shooting death of a Fort Worth police officer more than four years ago will spend decades behind bars after reaching a plea deal with prosecutors.
Plus, Federal prosecutors won't seek death penalty for man accused of 2019 El Paso shooting and Texas airports rank high for most guns at TSA checkpoints.
Three airports in Texas rank among the top ten in the country for most guns found at TSA checkpoints. TSA agents found a total of 6,542 guns at airports across the country in 2022.
Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta had the largest number with 448. DFW Airport was second with 385; Bush Intercontinental in Houston was third with 298. Austin-Bergstrom was eighth with 150.
The Texas Civil Rights Project is asking the city of Dallas to reconsider "the median ordinance" which the group says violates the First Amendment. Mitch Carr with Travis Fife, Texas Civil Rights Project.
A bill has been filed that would allow ranked-choice, also known as preferential voting in Texas. This is when one vote for who they want, followed by their second, third, and possibly fourth or fifth choice, depending on the number of candidates on the ballot.
That Great Resignation might not be over by a long shot.
96 percent of workers say in a new Monster.com poll that they're going to actively look for a new job this year. Most of them say they're just not paid enough where they work right now. Others say they can't grow any longer in their current jobs.
What happens to all those workers, if they get to a new company and find out that the "grass isn't always greener?" Or they find out that they don't like the new boss at all, while they tolerated the old one?
There are a lot of factors beyond just salary that people need to watch out for.
On Ask The Expert North Texas, our jobs expert Julie Bauke from The Bauke Group joined us to talk about 'job hopping'.
January 17 marks what would have been Betty White's 101st birthday.
Last year, just after her death, an organic movement across social media known as the #BettyWhiteChallenge raised millions for animal organizations.
This year, American Humane (which Betty dedicated much of her life to), is asking people to sign a petition to make January 17 "Betty White Day."
KRLD's John Liddle talked with American Humane president and CEO Dr. Robin Ganzert about the push.
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Plus, the family of an 11-year-old boy who was killed speaks out, and TSA agents find an antitank rifle at airport.
A study by American Farmland Trust shows that Texas leads the nation in paving over agricultural land.
The reason? Of course is new housing with so many people moving here. What's the impact? We're joined by Billy Van Pelt from American Farmland Trust.
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In Tampa, Dak was perfection and the Cowboys dominated beating Tom Brady and Tampa Bay 31-14.
Dallas Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt tells the KRLD Morning News, now it's one to San Francisco.
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Our App today is called Petzey. This is an app for people that have pets, but not necessarily a vet. This app is like a teledoc for your dogs or cats. You can find a vet through video or audio chats about your pets. It comes with different kinds of virtual chats to promote their health and well-being. You just have to put in the particulars about your pet, and find one through the service. IF there are more pressing issues that require you to take your pet to see someone face to face, the app can find a clinic or a hospital for you to take your pet. Petzey visits run just 20 dollars per virtual session. It’s brand new, and it’s a free app on iTunes.
TSA agents at San Antonio International Airport found an 84-millimeter anti-tank rifle in someone's checked bag this week. TSA posted a picture of the rifle on Twitter.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlight the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Search continues for a Frisco woman.
Family of slain 11 year-old calling for end to violence.
KRLD All Local - January 17, 2023
Another warm day today, a slight chance of showers tomorrow, seasonal temperatures Thursday through the weekend, another chance of showers Saturday, and then trending a bit colder next week.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety is taking applications from groups that want to open new medical cannabis dispensaries.
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Plus, a man has been indicted in a drunk driving crash, and MLK day parades held in DFW.
Former Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a church in Dallas Sunday to promote his autobiography. He spoke during a service with Robert Jeffress, senior pastor at First Baptist Dallas.
Dallas Police say a child was shot and killed at an apartment complex in East Oak Cliff Sunday. They say police were called to the complex on Southern Oaks Boulevard, about a half mile west of I-45 and Illinois Avenue, about 2 p.m. Sunday.
Above average temperatures, several windy days, rain chances returning, cooler temperatures, and no Arctic air anytime soon. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
Our App today is called Cough Pro. This is the time of year when every little cough you have is a sign of something worse. Or at least, we think it is. With all the worries about COVID, a cough might be the flu, a cold, or even just something in your throat. This app keeps track of your coughs. How often you're coughing, and what kinds of coughs. It uses A.I. to help try to identify what your cough might be. The app can even let your doctor keep track virtually as well. Cough Pro can identify what kind of cough you have. Then, it keeps track elsewhere on the app. That way you can figure out if you're getting better or worse. You can even use it to watch out for your family or friends. It can keep track of you, if you cough while you're sleeping. Cough Pro by Hyfe has remote monitoring, too. It is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The new year often times leads people to fall for quick fads and social media trends.
Meridan Zerner with the Cooper Clinic joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss overall wellness into the new year. She shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken her hopes to get people to eat food more for lifestyle and health, not rules or the scale.
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Plus, Fort Worth Rodeo and Stock Show begins and a criminal investigation was started prior to Nova, the spotted leopard, was found safely in the Dallas Zoo.
The clouded leopard that escaped its enclosure is being called "suspicious" and may have been an intentional act, said the Dallas Police Department during a second press briefing, Friday afternoon.
Dean Fearing, Chef & Owner, Fearing's Restaurant Ritz Carlton joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Earlier this week, we told you about a robbery in Fort Worth, in which the robber shot a small dog to death. Police have now identified him, and they need your help in getting him off the streets. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein has more from Fort Worth Police headquarters.
FC Dallas will open its 2023 Major League Soccer season next month at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, and the club's leadership says it hopes to build on last year's success. In 2022, FC Dallas won a home playoff match against Minnesota United before losing to Austin FC.
The cost of eggs stood out in this week's consumer price index report going up nearly 60 percent year-over-year and just over 11 percent month-over-month from November to December.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Gregory Archer joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the Associate Professor and Extension Specialist with the Dept. of Poultry Science and Texas A&M University.
He spoke with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken about the impact of avian influenza on poultry farms and gives advice for anyone thinking about having backyard chickens.
It's that time of year when a lot of people say... "I give up on the New Year's resolutions, it's Cookie Season."
Today's the day that the Girl Scouts start their annual fundraiser with Girl Scout Cookie sales. This year, there's a new flavor that you can savor, too. It's a raspberry rally.
There's something extra special about where we live because north Texas has Girl Scouts in 2 different associations. There are the Girl Scouts of the Texas-Oklahoma Plains on the western side of DFW. And there's the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas on the eastern side. Each council has its own version of Girl Scout cookies, and you can get the best of both, depending on where you live
We talked to Jennifer Bartkowski, she's President and CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas.
A North Texas teen is using fine arts to boost the confidence and creativity of other kids. She's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker.
This year, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo is opening its first "pop up" store. During the All Western Parade Saturday, the stock show will sell merchandise at Crockett Row, across University Drive from the stock show grounds
Fort Worth police body cam footage of a deadly shooting released.
Heath parent defends football coach.
KRLD All Local - January 13, 2023
It's another chilly start here across North Texas, but at least we're not dealing with the wind. Temperatures are hovering near freezing and won't warm too much today. Afternoon highs will be in the mid 50s with a light wind.
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In order to be able to vote in Texas, you must either mail in your voter registration paperwork or visit your local registrar's office. You can also register when getting or renewing your driver license at a DMV office. But you cannot register online. House Bill 1295 filed by Austin Democratic state representative Vicki Goodwin would change that by allowing Texans to go to an official state website, register and get their voter registration card online.
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Our App today is called Yidio. We subscribe to so many different streamers. How do you remember what show that you like is on what streamer? This app is a way to keep track of all of your streaming services in one app. It has a function where you can find that show you started watching and can't remember which streaming service you watched it on. It can give you personalized suggestions for other shows. It also has a daily reminder, so you can see what are the newest shows available. It works with more than a hundred different streaming services, including all of the major ones. Think of it as a TV Guide for streaming shows and movies across a broad band of channels and networks. Yidio is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases
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Food banks across Texas are asking state lawmakers who have begun meeting in Austin to pass several bills they say would help them fulfill their mission.
The Attorney General Merrick Garland announced another special counsel to deal with documents that never made it the National Archives. The latest ones involve President Biden, when he'd been the Vice-President, during the Obama years.
Some of those turned up in a workspace, and another in the President's garage at his home. When they found them, the White House returned them to the National Archives and informed the Justice Department.
On today's Ask The Expert North Texas, Mark Jones joined us. He's a political science professor at Rice University.
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A Fort Worth police officer was arrested this morning.
The department says Det. Tanner Martin was arrested on suspicion of DWI by Benbrook Police.
Det. Martin, who was off duty at the time of the incident, has been on the force for seven years and is assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit.
The department immediately launched an Internal Affairs investigation, placed Martin on restricted duty and stripped him of all of his police powers.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor have made a friendly wager with one another on Monday night's Wild Card game between the Cowboys and the Buccaneers.
Senator John Cornyn visited a non-profit in Dallas this week to celebrate the reauthorization of a law that aims to stop human trafficking. Cornyn introduced the "Abolish Human Trafficking Act" in 2017, and this month, a bill was signed into law extending the measure through 2027.
We're only a few weeks into the new year, and Hollywood already has a new 'it' girl - well, doll. M3GAN is the star of the newest horror-comedy from Blumhouse Productions, and she has captured the world's attention.
Plano-born actress Jenna Davis voices M3GAN in the film. She joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about how she brought the AI-powered doll to life.
Plus, Brian Jordan Alvarez from 'Will & Grace' and 'Jane The Virgin' joins KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about his role in the film.
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo opens this weekend.
A warrant is out for a Dallas Cowboys rookie.
KRLD All Local - January 12, 2023
No more record high temperatures for a while, seasonable temperatures today and tomorrow, a slow warm up this weekend, even warmer through the middle of next week, and possibly some rain by next Wednesday! Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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No matter what your interests are, there is always something fun to do aournd North Texas. KRLD's John Liddle take a look at some great things to do around DFW this weekend.
Police in McKinney are investigating a series of bank jugging cases that all took place on Saturday, January 7th.
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In the aftermath of the February 2021 winter storm that knocked out power to two-thirds of the state and killed more than 200 Texans, lawmakers and regulators vowed that the grid would not fail like that again. So, have they made good on their promise?
Energy consultant and former advisor to the chair of the Texas Public Utility Commission Alison Silverstein and NBC 5 senior investigative reporter Scott Friedman join host Baylee Friday to explain the new regulations put in place to safeguard the grid and what still concerns them about the natural gas side of the industry.
Our App today is called Houzz. If you haven't heard of this app, it's one of the most popular apps to do a little re-designing of your home. You can turn yourself into a regular Joanna Gaines with it. The app has more than 20 million pictures of homes, both inside and outside. All you need to do is pick a room and start designing.
There are 10 million things you can buy for every room. There's everything from cabinets to lighting to furniture. And normally, most of them are on sale. The app comes with a Augmented Reality mode that will let you see what your new designs would look like in your space. You can also hire a professional, if it gets to be a bit too much for you to DIY. Houzz is a free app on iTunes and Android. The rest is up to you.
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On Ask The Expert North Texas, the mayor of Frisco, Jeff Cheney, joined David Rancken and Kristin Diaz to talk about the big announcement.
Plus, flight delays and cancellations continue after computer outages and non-profits celebrate new law aimed to stop human trafficking.
At the latest Fed meeting, interest rates went up by a half-percentage point. How will this impact Dallas residents and the local economy?
Kip Sowden, real estate expert and CEO of RREAF Holdings, joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He shares with Kristin Diaz and David Rancken how the trend of demand outpacing supply in Dallas will be impacted as well as how higher rates have cut into real estate valuations.
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The Federal Aviation Administration says the outage affecting a computer system Wednesday morning has been fixed, and air traffic is able to resume.
"Normal air traffic operations are resuming gradually across the U.S. following an overnight outage to the Notice to Air Missions system that provides safety info to flight crews. The ground stop has been lifted. We continue to look into the cause of the initial problem," the FAA tweeted at 7:50 Wednesday morning, more than two hours after announcing the system had led to flights across the country being grounded
The leaders of the state's largest universities are making Texas lawmakers an offer they HOPE they can't refuse, KRLD's Susan Darwin explains. They want $1 billion from the state for higher education. In return they promise there will be no tuition increases for the next two years.
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NASA has discovered another Earth-sized exoplanet within the habitable zone of its home star. The discovery was made utilizing information from NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
The rocky planet, dubbed TOI 700 e, is approximately 95% the size of Earth, according to NASA. TOI 700 e is the fourth planet discovered in this system, but only the second that orbits in the star's 'Goldilocks zone,' the area around a star in which a planet can sustain liveable temperatures and liquid water.
NASA says the planet, located 100 light-years from Earth, orbits around a small M dwarf star along with two other planets in the constellation Dorado.
Wednesday's app of the day is called PayPal Honey. You know Paypal as a way to pay for things, but this app is a way to help you shop for things. It can help you find the best discounts and coupons for what you're looking for. It has connections with more than 5,500 stores to get you cash back. It works with everything from Samsung to CVS to Lowes to Reebok. The app will search through more than 4,000 websites to find the best coupons to apply to your purchases automatically. The average person can save more than $125 a year through the app. You're going to be doing the online shopping anyway, you might as well get the best deals and savings through the app. PayPal Honey: Coupons, Rewards is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The TCU football team returns home.
Head football coach at Rockwall-Heath criticized over workouts.
KRLD All Local - January 11, 2023
Near record warmth, a brief cool-down, a lot of wind, a high grass fire danger, a beautiful holiday weekend coming up and maybe some measurable rain in about a week. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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The Fort Worth City Council gives itself more time to hear from the community before making a final decision on extending a long-standing teen curfew.
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice carried out its first execution of 2023 Tuesday night. Robert Fratta, age 65, was put to death for his role in the murder-for-hire plot against his wife in 1994 in the suburbs of Houston.
The men are scattered across 14 Texas prison units across the state and all are in what used to be known as solitary confinement. The hunger strike started Tuesday, January 10th. They are, for the most part, gang members.
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The Cresson city maintenance truck is decorated as the Cresson train for the city's 4th of July parade, which drew a mixed reaction among paradegoers
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Plus, more people in support of mobile sports betting in Texas and Texans spend millions of hours in traffic in each year.
J. Robison Hays III, president and CEO of Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT), tells KRLD's David Johnson that since the COVID-19 Omicron wave last winter, the company has steadily seen activity start to move toward pre-pandemic levels.
Transportation leaders say the state should start planning now to accommodate continued population growth. The U.S. Census says the state's population increased 16% from 25.1 million in 2010 to 29.1 million in 2020, more than any other state.
North Texas is adding about a million people every seven years.
Trinity Metro's TEXRail is marking four years of service Tuesday. TEXRail launched January 10, 2019.
Two romance scammers have been sentenced to three years in federal prison for their role in a large-scale wire fraud scheme, officials say.
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Near record warmth, a ton of wind, a brief cool-down, no rain, and a high grass fire danger.. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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Plus, Plano city leaders are taking a proactive approach to preventing homelessness, and a private school in Dallas faces charges of child pornography. KRLD All Local - Jan. 10, 2023
Our App today is called Cookpad. People just get into a rut when they make their meals on a weekly basis. This is a cooking app that has a community feel to it. You can share your favorite recipes with others, and learn something new from others in that community as they share their favorites. It has different kinds of filters. You can filter out ingredients that you don't want to cook with. These are family recipes, not designed by professional chefs. It helps you to use up anything in the pantry that you're trying to figure out what to do with. You can also use the app to learn new cooking techniques that you never learned before. Cookpad is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, an accident at a Fort Worth elementary school and overall crime in Dallas is down by 5%.
Hugh Johnson, Chairman & CEO of Hugh Johnson Advisors & JH Economics joins David Johnson on today's CEO Spotlight.
Going into the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday night, TCU is listed as a 12.5 point underdog to Georgia. Despite the spread, fans in Fort Worth say they have confidence in the team.
There is another new variant of the omicron version of COVID that's tearing its way through the country. This one is called XBB.1.5, It makes up a lot of the new cases that we're seeing. The latest numbers here in north Texas show hospitalizations are way up in just the last week.
On Ask The Expert North Texas, Dr. Peter Hotez joined us. He's the dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine and the co-director of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development.
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Crockett Row, the development along West 7th Street near Fort Worth's Cultural District, will host a watch party for TCU in the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday night. TCU will play Georgia at 6:30 p.m.
Tonight is a special night for lots of TCU fans, but one man in particular.
John Denton has been a TCU analyst on the radio since 1988. His last game will be tonight at SoFi Stadium during the national championship.
KRLDs Austin York got a chance to catch up with Denton and asked him about his emotions going into tonight's game.
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The four injured are construction workers who were demolishing a building on the campus of Parkview Elementary School near Beach Street and Western Center Boulevard. Craig Trojacek with Fort Worth Fire says they were burned as they were tearing out some electrical lines.
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Plus, Horned Frog fans are readying watch parties all over Fort Worth, and the family of a star high school football player in Allen is leaving the city after a racial slur was spray painted on their home.
It was an ugly loss for the Dallas Cowboys on the road, downed by Washington 26-6 and Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt tells the KRLD Morning News that the players know they have to play better...or the season is over.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Plus, TCU dreams of a national championship title as it prepares to face Georgia, and an Allen High School quarterback is transferring after a racist attack on his family's home. KRLD All Local - Jan. 9, 2023
A roller coaster ride with the temperatures, the lack of rainfall, a bunch of wind, and cedar fever.. those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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When you get a traffic ticket, you don’t have to just pay it and make it go away. This app can help you fight a speeding ticket or other moving citation that you might get. It has lawyers that are attached to the app to help you in court. And you don’t even have to be in a courtroom to win. You use the app to take a picture of the ticket and answer some questions. Then, the app picks the right attorney for you. You then move forward with that lawyer on your case. The app claims a 97% success rate and it has a money back guarantee if you happen to lose in court. It says winning your case in court can also help to keep your insurance rates low. Off The Record: Ticket Lawyer is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, defense lawyers for former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean say a juror may have solicited opinions from social media before the manslaughter verdict was reached, and the TCU football team left North Texas for Los Angeles and the College Football Playoff championship game on Friday.
The Texas legislative session begins next week. Lawmakers meet in Austin for 140 days every two years to pass new laws and a budget.
The North Texas Commission has laid out its priorities from local government and business leaders. The commission says its priorities include workforce readiness, economic competitiveness and strong local communities.
Workforce readiness includes education and health and well-being. North Texas Commission says the legislature should must adequately fund public education, saying "a skilled workforce is pipeline is fueled by quality education."
"Those are areas from K through 12 to making sure our public schools are well-funded, well-supported," says North Texas Commission Chief Executive Chris Wallace.
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Taylor Calise, CEO of Imaginuity joins David Johnson on today's episode of CEO Spotlight.
The House of Representatives should have started work on Tuesday with the election of the new Speaker of the House, but it hasn't been able to get that horse out of the gate yet.
Kevin McCarthy has come close with votes this afternoon, but there are still more than enough holdouts to keep him from taking the gavel from the old Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
The House can't get anything done, until they have that leader.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Thomas Gray joined us. He's a political science expert and professor at the University of Texas Dallas
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A lot of football fans will be watching TCU play in the National Championship game on Monday. But, north Texas has its own national championship game coming up on Sunday in the city of Frisco.
This is the FCS Championship game that will showcase a huge rivalry for what used to be called NCAA Division 1 Double A. It's the North Dakota State Bison versus the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.
North Dakota State always seems to be in this championship game every year. And they bring a lot of fans and their tourist dollars to Frisco.
Frisco's mayor Jeff Cheney joined us.
With the NFC East crown still in play for the Cowboys with a win and an Eagles loss on Sunday, Austin York and Dylan Reid wonder if that playoff path is the one Dallas wants.
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With the TCU Horned Frogs on their way to the national championship the question must be asked: What exactly is a horned frog? And how would it hold up in a fight?
KRLD’s Baylee Friday talks with TCU Professor Dean Williams on horned frogs and who would realistically win in a fight, a bulldog or a horned frog.
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Pretty quiet weather pattern will continue across North Texas over the next 7 days. I'll let the 7-day forecast speak for itself today since we don't have much going on.
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Our App today is called Dogo. Did you get a new puppy for Christmas? You will want to get that new member of the family trained in the best way possible. This app can help you teach the new dog some new tricks. It has professional trainers designing the programs that you can use. The app comes with more than a hundred different tricks and behaviors that you can teach your dog and they come with video instructions. You can also get professional help from the pros on staff.
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Plus, North Texas representative blocks vote for Kevin McCarthy, and Damar Hamlin regains conciousness.
Nadine Lee, president and CEO of Dallas Area Rapid Transit, or DART, joined KRLD's David Johnson on the CEO Spotlight.
Dallas Fire-Rescue says a fire at an apartment complex overnight was set on purpose. They were called to the Villa Sorento Apartments at 3130 Stag Road just after midnight.
Dallas Fire-Rescue says crews contained the fire within 20 minutes, but a woman who lives there had life threatening injuries. They say her son, a boy between 11 and 16 years old, was also hurt climbing out a second story window.
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Chris Kelly, CEO of Ebby Halliday Companies joins David Johnson on today's episode of CEO Spotlight.
"One of the workers there had their dog," says Ofc. Tracy Carter. "The dog tried to protect the owner, and as the dog was protected the owner goes up to the actual suspect, and the suspect discharged a firearm to the dog."
If you have any information, call the detective assigned to the case at 817-392-4115.
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Senator Jane Nelson as the 115th Secretary of State for Texas.
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From culture to big sporting events, there's plenty to do this weekend.
KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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Plus, a Dallas man was arrested Wednesday after a seven-hour standoff, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants new laws for criminals who cut off ankle monitors. KRLD All Local - Jan. 5, 2023
A couple of cold fronts, the lack of rain, two brief warm ups, and no Arctic air anytime soon. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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Our App today is called Air Tasker. Not everyone has someone around the house to get all the "honey do's" done. This app lets you find that someone to take care of the tasks that you don't time for. It's kinda like having your own personal handyman or handywoman around. All you have to is post the tasks that you need to have done. It could be anything from putting together that IKEA furniture, cleaning the house, painting, or catering. Next, you put in the app what your budget would be for the task. Then, you wait for the taskers to send you quotes. You can pay your tasker through the app so everything is secure. If you want to use your talents as a tasker, you can add your name to the list. Tasker is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the tasks at hand.
When we hear the phrase, "Don't California my Texas," culture and politics are some of the first things that come to mind. But one of the more tangible things that could be imported is the housing market.
"I think there's a rational factor and then maybe a not-so-rational factor," said Dr. Cullum Clark, the director of the Bush Institute-SMU Economic Growth Initiative, of the sentiment towards Californians moving to the Lone Star State.
The population of Texas eclipsed 30 million people late last year, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, joining the Golden State as the only other state with at least 30 million residents.
On this episode, host Baylee Friday talks to Clark, and Alia Lysiuk, who moved from California to Texas in 2021.
Police have arrested a suspect they say fired shots during a chase in southeast Dallas. It started when officers tried to pull over a vehicle on Saint Augustine Road that officers suspected had stolen license plates.
"The suspect car stopped when it was involved in a crash at Bruton and Jim Miller," said DPD spokesperson Kristin Lowman. "The suspect jumped out and went into the wooded area near the golf course."
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Plus, the Buffalo Bills say Damar Hamlin is improving but will stay in ICU, and Cowboys react to the incident on Monday.
One of the most frustrating things about shooting video on your iPhone is the size of the file that the native camera shoots. Sending files like that in an email is almost impossible. This app is able to convert those files into something smaller through a video compression technique. It also works with converting large audio files. It can convert native iPhone audio files to mp3 or more compressed file formats. It can extract audio files from videos that you shoot or that you import from other sources. You can export video files. It's also a universal video player that can play whatever formatted video files you have. Media Converter is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases to a professional version and to get rid of ads.
If you're a space enthusiast, you know how monumental the year 2022 was for the cosmos. Not only was it a pivotal year for space exploration, but it was also jam-packed with astronomical events. We saw multiple meteor showers, a full lunar eclipse, and even a rare alignment of six of our solar system's planets.
Inflation is easing up a bit, which is good news. But food insecurity is still plaguing North Texans, and food banks are struggling to keep up with the need.
Plus, a hit-and-run leads to a deadly shooting in Fort Worth and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and city councilman Chris Nettles will be in court Wednesday over contempt charges related to the Aaron Dean trial. KRLD All Local - Jan. 4, 2023
Plenty of sunshine, low humidity, and the lack of rainfall.. Those are your weather stories on this 4th of January.
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Plus, the violent crime rate in Dallas falls for the second year in a row, and one man dead after road rage shooting in Fort Worth.
For the past two years, violent crime in Dallas has dropped another 5%. Over a two year period, violent crime in the city is down around 13%. The city appears to be bucking a national trend of large cities and rising violent crime rates. KRLDs Austin York spoke with Dallas police chief Eddie Garcia about his violent crime reduction plan, and its impact on the city.
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Wim Bens, President & Founder of Lakewood Brewing Company joins David Johnson on today's CEO Spotlight.
Texas is in first place on U-Haul's Growth Index for the second straight year. It was the number one destination for people booking one-way U-Haul rentals in 2022 and 2021.
Image: A U-haul truck is parked in front of a foreclosed home on March 12, 2010, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains in critical condition at a Cincinnati hospital Tuesday morning and fans of the team and the NFL are eagerly hoping and pray for his recovery. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bills beat reporter Matt Parrino from the Syracuse Post Standard.
Photo: Fans gather for a vigil at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for football player Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills, who collapsed after making a tackle during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals and was transported by ambulance to the hospital on Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
2022 was a year where interest rates swelled. What's to come in 2023? For a forecast, KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate.com chief financial analyst Greg McBride.
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Plus, TCU fever sweeping is DFW, and the Cotton Bowl was one for the ages. KRLD All Local - Jan. 3, 2023
A few weak cold fronts, the lack of rain, and lower humidity.. those are our weather stories over the next 7 days here across north Texas.
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Our App today is called Beem. This could be the next generation for video messages. It lets you leave up to a 15 second message, and when the receiver plays that message, it shows up in augmented reality right there in front of you wherever you point your camera. It could be in your living room or in your office. You don't have to worry about avatars. Your message is right there on video in full size from head to toe. It gives you a more intimate feel. Think of it like a hologram message, but it uses AR. This is something more meta than Meta, which will use avatars. The app also lets you chat with that other person live right there on your phone. And it looks like they're standing there right in front of you. This could be the future for chat. Beem: Communication in AR is a free app on iTunes and Google. It has in app purchases.
The last couple of years have seen a new trend in the working world. It even received a nickname: "The Great Resignation."
In 2022, another trend showed up where people didn't leave their jobs, but they didn't do anything above and beyond for their employers. They called it "Quiet Quitting."
Is this a trend that will continue into the new year? Founder and Chief Career Strategist at the Bauke Group, Julie Bauke joined Ask the Expert on Monday.
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It's a mission that people try to do every year. They make New Year's resolutions to eat healthy and lose weight in the new year. But, every year, it becomes a giant fail after only a couple of weeks. We don't have to fail, we can plan.
And to get a jumpstart on one of those plans, we turn to our registered dietitian Amy Goodson.
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The group, 24HourDallas, is starting a recruitment effort to draw more businesses to participate. The organization was launched as a way to promote safety among businesses open from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Parts of North Texas could see strong to severe storms Monday, says meteorologist Samantha Davies of KRLD's media partner NBC 5. The most likely timing for the storms is late morning to early evening, with the strongest threat east of Interstate 35E.
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Richland Hills Police say a man stabbed and killed his own grandson at a house where the family lived Sunday morning.
The Catholic Diocese of Dallas will hold two services this week to remember Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died over the weekend at the age of 95. Some local Catholics had a special connection to Pope Benedict.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Our App today is called Ochi. This app is there, if you want to block apps and websites from distracting you. It can block that access to iOS apps in order for you stay focused on your tasks. You can filter websites by different categories, like social media or chats. The app also lets you set up a time for how long you want those apps or websites to stay blocked. For example, if you don't want to have Facebook or other social media in the evening before you go to sleep, you can block them for a certain number of hours. If you have work to do, and you don't want other apps disrupting your flow, this app can help. If you try to access the website or app that you blocked, you get a "filter active" notice. It also works across your different devices, and connected computers. Ochi: Block Apps & Websites is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription plan for the pro version.
Plus, Experts say find something to be bad at for the new year and Fort Worth is buzzing as TCU'S college playoff game approaches.
They are some of the most common procedures that people can have done to their eyes.
This year, you might want to try it to make it a "New Year, New You". 700,000 people do it every year. But, more than 25 years later, the FDA is now out with warnings about LASIK. Ophthalmologist and assistant professor at UT Southwestern Dr. William Waldrop joined Ask the Expert Friday.
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KRLD CEO Spotlight with David P. Kelly PhD, CFA,Chief Global Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management (NYSE: JPM)
Groups pushing for reciprocity for travelers.
Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavs, Dallas Stars - all win!
KRLD All Local - December 30, 2022
A cold front dropped temperatures into the 40s across North Texas Friday morning, but high temperatures over the weekend will reach the 70s. Monday brings a chance showers and thunderstorms.
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Police in North Richland Hills make an arrest in a drive-by shooting that injured a little girl. Ethan Nordyke, 18, was taken into custody on Dec. 20th.
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Plus, Texas hospitals face issues amid inflation, and an 18-year-old is charged with a drive-by shooting.
With a playoff spot already clinched and an outside chance at winning the NFC East, the Cowboys enter Thursday night's against the Titans with something to play for in the regular season. But what will the story be in the playoffs and can Dallas finally reach an NFC Championship Game? Austin York and Dylan Reid discuss whether this year's Cowboys can make a postseason run and how Dak Prescott stacks up against other NFC playoff quaterbacks.
Image: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after a play during the fourth quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Temperatures across North Texas will be unseasonably warm Thursday, says meteorologist Samantha Davies of KRLD's media partner NBC DFW. High temperatures will stay in the mid-70s through the holiday weekend.
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Time to close out 2022...and bring in 2023. KRLD's John Liddle has a look at what's happening Around Town.
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Plus, the Cowboys prepare for a Thursday night matchup in Tennessee and Texas takes on Washington in the Alamo Bowl. KRLD All Local - Dec. 28, 2022
Our App today is called Airside Digital Identity. This app lets you secure your identity in one portable place. It's made by the people who dreamed up the "Mobile Passport" app. This app makes it quick and easy to confirm who you are, when you're flying or any place that you need to do this. You can add your passport information, driver license, your COVID vaccine card, or anything else that shows your ID. It works with American Airlines, or car rental companies, or Mobile ID. It works with American's TSA PreCheck, if you have that service available to you. You're using your phone to scan your airline ticket, now you don't have to root around to show your identity at TSA. It's on your phone. Airside Digital Identity is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Texas is asking the two big app stores to change the age rating for TikTok users, and North Texans face plumbing issues amid rapid temperature changes.
Chris Kelly, CEO of Ebby Halliday Companies joins David Johnson on today's episode of CEO Spotlight.
Ira Mehlman of the Federation for American Immigration Reform reacts to the 5-4 SCOTUS vote delaying the end of Title 42 enforcement.
Image: The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in the early morning hours of November 4, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Steven Love joins KRLD's Mitch Carr to talk about a new report warning Texans of the possibility of hospital closures.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday voted 5-4 to keep Title 42 in place at least until the high court issues a decision. Muzaffar Chishti of the Migration Policy Institute discussed the ruling Wednesday with KRLD's Mitch Carr.
Image: People wait in line outside the U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in the Moore v. Harper case on December 7, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Things are not getting any better for Southwest Airlines. It's still canceling thousands of flights all over the country, and there's no sign that it'll end any time soon.
We've talked about what your rights are, and what you can do if your flight is canceled from underneath.
How has this impacted travel agents? On today's Ask The Expert, Casey Carr joined us from Sharon Carr Travel.
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Plus, Title 42 will still in place for now and Reunion Tower prepares for 7th annual New Year's Eve spectacular.
Like millions of others, a lot of North Texans are hoping to get lucky Friday night. Mega Millions players are hoping someone will finally win the jackpot, expected to swell to more than $640 Million by Friday.
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Plus, Luka Doncic makes NBA history in a miracle comeback and the power struggle continues between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. KRLD All Local - Dec. 28, 2022
A rapid warm-up, a lot of wind, above average temperatures, a few showers tomorrow, a mild and windy holiday weekend, and a decent chance of rain by next Monday. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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So why is Southwest having so many problems, when other airlines, who have also dealt with the bad weather, are functioning as normal?
KRLDs Austin York spoke with aviation attorney Kent Krause about that very question.
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The Supreme Court is leaving Title 42 in place. The policy allowed the US to turn away migrants due to the pandemic will stay in place for now after a 5-4 vote from the Supreme Court.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with Texas immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Golfinch about the decision
Our App today is called Sniffle. Teladocs became a lot more popular during the pandemic, when we couldn't see our family doctor. We could talk to them through Zoom or other video apps. This app lets you deal real doctors to take care of the little aches and symptoms of non-emergency issues. Those doctors can talk you through things, and prescribe any medication that you might need through the app. It works with your insurance, and costs a 10-dollar fee for booking a doctor. Those doctors in the app can deal with anything from pink eye to strep blood pressure problems to acid reflux. They set the rates that they'll charge you or your insurance. Sniffle is a free app on iTunes. You pay for the doctors' visits.
Plus, thousands of Southwest flights have been cancelled over the past few days leaving hundreds of people stranded and a maintenance worker was shot to death at Grand Prairie apartment building.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you "Adoptable Pet Pals," a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption. This week's featured Pet Pal is Smartie -- a 2-year-old, Boxer/Terrier mix who weighs 54 pounds. This sweet and playful guy is looking for his forever home at the Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center located at 2400 Lone Star Drive in Dallas.
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Southweat blaming the winter weather for the massive disruption and ensuing travel chaos.
Crews are still on the scene of a massive warehouse fire on the Dallas-Grand Prairie border.
An appeals court has upheld the life prison sentence of a Frisco man convicted of shooting and wounding a DPS trooper.
KRLD All Local - December 27, 2022
Scott McCartney, Former Columnist for Wall Street Journal joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight to talk about the ongoing travel nightmare involving Southwest Airlines.
A Dallas warehouse was gutted by a fire early Tuesday on West Jefferson near Loop 12 Walton Walker.
Our last subfreezing morning for a while is occurring right now, a lot of wind, a rapid warm-up, and a bit of rain towards the end of your 7-day forecast. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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Plus, a life prison sentence is upheld for a Frisco man and TCU prepares for the College Football Playoff semifinals against Michigan. KRLD All Local - Dec. 27, 2022
We're learning new details of a chaotic scene inside Hulen Mall on Christmas Eve.
Fort Worth Ofc. Brad Perez says it started inside a women's restroom at around 4:30 p.m.
Our App today is called 7 Second Challenge. You might be throwing a party for a major event, and you need some party games to play with your guests. This one is something similar to what Ellen would play on her show. You have 7 seconds to complete different kinds of challenges. It could be, you have 7 seconds to touch the head of everyone that’s playing the game. This isn’t Pictionary, or Truth or Dare. These can get really intense. There are hundreds of different things that you can do, and you have 7 seconds to complete them. You can also add your own challenges, so the possibilities are endless. The 7 Second Challenge: Party Game is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for more challenges and to get rid of the ads.
Pets as gifts can go really really well or really sour quickly... Some of you may have been given a pet as a gift for the holidays.
On Ask the Expert, Becky Adamietz-Deo joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is with the SPCA of Texas.
2022 was a tough year for our local animal shelters to find good homes for animals and keep them there. Becky shares with KRLD's Kristin Diaz some ways to stay patient with your animal's adjustment to a new home and how to find affordable resources to keep your pet healthy.
Today, December 26th is Boxing Day. It's a holiday widely celebrated in Europe and specifically the U.K.
Sheela Bailey is the owner of the British Emporium in Grapevine. She joined KRLD's Kristin Diaz on the Afternoon News to discuss the holiday's meaning and traditions.
The Cowboys came away with a closer-than-expected win Saturday against Philadelphia, which was playing without its starting quarterback Jalen Hurts. Cowboys' Insider Bobby Belt explains what's next for Dallas after it locked up at least the No. 5 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Image: CeeDee Lamb #88 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the second quarter in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
High temperatures will climb back into the mid-50s Monday after a cold Christmas weekend, says meteorologist Adrienne Vonn of KRLD's media partner NBC 5.
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President Biden has signed a bill sponsored by lawmakers from Texas that will direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to come up with a plan for finding and eliminating underground tunnels between the U.S. and Mexico. Cartels have been using tunnels since the late 1980's to smuggle drugs, people and weapons across the border. The bill is called the DHS Illicit Cross-Border Tunnel Defense Act.
With Christmas and New Year's Day falling on a Sunday this year, many people may be planning vacations the week between the two holidays. Michael Moore, founder of the Southlake-based IT service firm, M3 Networks, says this week is the busiest of the year.
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HEB has had an incredibly busy year as it continues to expand its grocery empire and gain more loyal followers in the northern part of the state.
The FBI has rescued dozens of migrants from Honduras being held captive in Fort Worth.
"We've gotten some human smugglers -- traffickers -- that had held 26 immigrants hostage, literally stripped up all their clothes without (any) food for two days," says Domingo Garcia, the national president of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC).
Garcia says all victims are doing well, although two had to be treated at a hospital.
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Plus, Cold temperatures have led to a lot of burst pipes across North Texas and more than 200,000 people will pass through DFW Airport during holiday travel.
We heard the warnings about how cold it would get overnight.. into the single digits. Around 8,000 homes and businesses went in the dark, because of downed limbs from the high winds
The cold also caused a real risk to our running water. On the day after the coldest night in more than a year, it's extremely busy for the workers that are out trying to fix the pipes and get the water flowing again.
On today's Ask The Expert, Jimmie Dale joined us. He's the president of Baker Brothers Plumbing.
Typically, In any election year there are plenty of highs and lows and 2022 was no different.
In November, voters headed to the polls to choose executive level elected officials, state legislators and all thirty-eight seats in the US House of Representatives.
But the race for Texas governor dominated headlines and airwaves. Another hot topic was the decriminalization of Marijuana in Denton which ultimately ended up being passed.
Plus, MedStar crews expect another busy day, and another day of brutal cold in store - here's some tips to know if you're venturing out.
The price for an average Christmas dinner is more than 2021, and some people are changing their habits. The National Cattlemen's Beef Association says a survey showed 60% of people are changing Christmas traditions because of higher costs.
It's another bitter cold day here in North Texas and Emergency Room Doctor Paul Pepe tells the KRLD Morning News preparing for the cold could save your life.
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On June 24th there was a tectonic shift in law that is still quivering in the United States. The United States Supreme Court overturned 50 years of law when it threw out Roe versus Wade. KRLD's L.P. Phillips takes us back to that monumental day.
Coldest December in 40 years! At least dropping to 11° or below this early in a season.. good morning my friends hope you're staying warm! We don't get above freezing until noon Christmas day, dangerous wind chills, no more snowflakes, and a rapid warm up next week.. those are your weather stories over the next 7 days!
Crews from Oncor have been responding to scattered power outages across north Texas since the cold front moved through on Thursday. Officials with the transmission and distribution service provider say they will continue to monitor the weather closely for the next several days.
Our App today is called Ada. Calling Dr. Google. People love to search the Internet for what ails them. This app can help you look at your symptoms and possibly get some assistance in figuring out what's going on with your health. A doctor created this app.
You answer some questions about how you're feeling. It could be fevers, headaches, stomach aches, or something more serious. It takes what you say, and puts it through a medical dictionary. Then, the app gives you some possibilities to investigate further or take with you to your doctor.
You can also use it to check out family members. It does not diagnose anything, it's only a symptom checker of possibilities. The actual diagnosis should be done by your doctor. Ada is a free app on iTunes and Android.
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Bryan Adams, CEO, Integrity talks to KRLD's David Johnson on why giving back to children suffering with illnesses is so important.
A new report shows Texas saw more protests against drag shows than any other state this year. According to Equality Texas and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) there have been at least 23. There were at least 141 nationwide.
North Texas spent much of the year dealing with a drought, but that all came to an end with the wettest August the Metroplex has ever seen.
AAA Texas says 8.3 million people across the state are planning road trips around Christmas. AAA Texas says two percent more people are planning to drive at least 50 miles than last year.
Millions of people across the state..and the nation are hitting the road for the holiday weekend -- and a lot of people are dealing with this crazy weather.
The temperatures dropped and the winds are high. That means it could be a risky ride home for the holidays.
On today's Ask The Expert, Daniel Armbruster joined us. He's a spokesman with Triple A Texas.
Plus, with temperatures dropping it's important to take care of your pets and tonight's Armed Forces bowl will continue despite the chilly weather.
On this week's special holiday edition of What to Watch - we rounded up the KRLD team to find out their favorite holiday movies and found out quickly that there is one movie that is clearly a fan favorite.
Elementary school students in Uvalde were two days away from the end of the school year, instead, they were killed in the worst school shooting in Texas history.
Christmas weekend has finally arrived and there are plenty of holiday events and more happening Around Town. KRLD's John Liddle has the rundown.
Very cold Siberian air, a heck of a lot of wind, dangerous wind chills, a few snow flurries, 72 hours of sub freezing temperatures, and a rapid warm up next week. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
The Police Chief in Fort Worth has fired three officers from the force for violations of departmental policy. The department says the officers were involved in three separate incidents and were not connected.
Our App today is called Wysa. Life is stressful. Everyone can use some help or someone to listen to them. People sometimes forget that their mental health is just as important as physical health. And a lot will just put mental health in the background. Wysa lets you deal with what's going on in your mind with the use of a chatbot. It's all very anonymous. It uses three different kinds of therapy and meditation to help your mind de-stress and de-clutter. That chatbot uses artificial intelligence to react to what you tell it. You can use the app to just vent about the challenges in your day. It has a conversation mode to help with loss or worries. It can help with coping techniques. It comes with a self-care kit with hundreds of exercises. You can also book a session with a professional therapist. Wysa is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
2022 has undoubtedly been one of the most exciting and groundbreaking years for space exploration and space enthusiasts in quite some time.
From the top of the year to now, we've seen some absolutely stellar stories make headlines, and the momentum still hasn't slowed down.
Here's a look back at 5 of the top space stories of 2022.
Plus, tips for keep warm while staying in your budget and shelters prepare for an influx of people who need their resources.
This year, Texas saw an incredible number of wildfires that burned hundreds of thousands of acres, left hundreds homeless, and cost one first responder their life.
William Adams, Chief Economist, Comerica Bank joins KRLD's CEO Spotlight on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Arlington Interlochen Lights run through Christmas, drawing hundreds of cars to the neighborhood every night. The Interlochen Lights were started 47 years ago.
It's less than 24 hours before we get hit with a real winter blast here in north Texas. What can we really expect from this latest weather? If you're new to north Texas, you might not expect to see winter hitting us in the face like it's going to.
On today's Ask The Expert, Rick Mitchell joined us. He's the Chief Meteorologist at our partners at NBC 5.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, leaders of the Public Utility Commission and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas all say the state's power grid should withstand the strain that will be placed on it when a severe cold front moves through the state on Thursday.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with QPR Specialist Fonda Bryant about mental wellness during the holidays. Chris also talks with the Dallas Police Department's Robert Munoz, Jennifer Abbott, and Reginald Luster about their programs, initiatives and holiday safety tips.
Shelters in Dallas are setting up cots and warning homeless people about the cold weather forecast later this week. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Watch starting Thursday morning and running at least through Friday. Wednesday, NWS forecast wind chills as low as -6 in Dallas and Fort Worth and -8 in Denton.
At the beginning on the year, a horrible incident happened in Colleyville that brought national attention. Shabbat services at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville the morning of Saturday, January 15th, started off normal, save for the small number of people in attendance due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases.
But that all changed at around ten a.m., when 44-year-old Malik Akram tapped on a glass door posing as a homeless man. Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker let him in and made him some tea.
But after Rabbi Cyton-Walker turned his back on the congregation during the live-streamed service, Akram pulled out a gun and took Rabbi Cytron-Walker and the three congregants in attendance hostage.
Plus ERCOT CEO says the grid will be able to handle the cold temperatures, and Salvation Army is setting up shelters for those in need during the arctic blast.
Tolerable temperatures today, the Siberian Express arrives tomorrow morning, bitter cold air through Christmas morning, a few flurries tomorrow, and a rapid warm up next week. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
Our App today is called Elf Yourself. It's the Christmas season and you might just want to disguise yourself as one of Santa's helpers. This is one of the most popular apps every year for the last 14 years. You can turn yourself into an elf and put yourself into different videos. You can take a live picture of yourself, or grab one from the camera roll. You can then be a dancing elf, and the envy of all the other elves with your elfin moves. The app can bring in up to 5 different faces, so your family can elf themselves and you can all dance together. Pick out the music you want your elf self to dance to. Add a personal greeting to the video and send it out to your family and friends. OR put it on your social media. Think of it as a JibJab for the holidays. The app has elfed more than 2 billion people. Elf Yourself is a free app on iTunes and Android. Some of the dances are free. If you want more, you can pay the elves.
Plus, Dallas will have more than 1,000 beds available as the cold weather hits and former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean sentenced to 11 years.
Mike Finley, CEO, Boingo Wireless Inc. joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Dallas Cowboys host the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday in one of the biggest rivalries in the NFL. But how did the Eagles surpass the Giants and the Commanders as Dallas' primary rival?
Baylee Friday of Texas Wants to Know teamed up with Sabrina Boyd-Surka and Brian Seltzer, the hosts of the Philadelphia podcast, The Jawncast, to try to figure out how the tension between the teams spilled out into a perceived rivalry between the cities.
Baylee also asks about some of her perceptions of Philadelphia, like are all Philly sports fans really mean? And what the heck is a jawn?
Meanwhile, she explains to Brian and Sabrina the virtues of the word "y'all" and the glory of Texas barbeque.
Nonprofits in North Texas are warning unsheltered homeless about forecast temperatures below freezing and the possibility of wind chills below zero later this week. The National Weather Service says temperatures could drop to about ten degrees Thursday night with wind gusts of up to 45 miles an hour.
North Texas is getting ready for a winter blast to come in by Thursday morning. That means we have only a little bit of time left to get our homes ready for that massive temperature drop into single digits at night.
Today, we put a focus on our heating and air conditioning units. On today's Ask The Expert, Brian Remington joined us. He's the general manager for the On Time Experts
This year saw thousands of attempted border crossings and arrests, along with one mass loss of life.
As we welcomed 2022, several thousand National Guard soldiers were stationed along the Texas-Mexico border as part of Gov. Greg Abbott's Operation Lone Star. Abbott continues to blame the upswing in border crossings on President Joe Biden's immigration policies, or what he says is a lack thereof. Many state lawmakers and communities along the border say they don't find it fair to expand their own resources to deal with the crossings.
Plus, busses of migrants arriving in Texas, and the jury in the Aaron Dean trial is back in court to decide his punishment.
A company that opened a North American headquarters in Fort Worth in October has now completed a delivery using a self-driving car. Clevon is based in Estonia and expanded into North America this fall.
It was an up-and-down year for the Texas economy. The airline industry started the year slow and struggled with staffing throughout 2022, and home sales reached significant peaks at the start of the year, but dropped as the fall wore on.
On the flip side, 16 companies relocated their headquarters to the Lone Star STate this year and other Texas companies, like Texas Instruments and H-E-B, expanded.
A man who admitted to being part of an on-line "romance scam" has been sentenced to 37 months in federal prison Frederick Orji, age 38, entered a plea of "guilty" to a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Drizzle and fog, some peaks of sunshine, winter arrives tomorrow, and an Arctic blast makes us miserable for a few days. Those are your weather stories as we approach Christmas Day.
Winter arrives tomorrow at 3:48 p.m.! We'll start the day off in the mid 30s under a partly cloudy sky. A mix of clouds will greet you during the day with highs back in the low 50s.
Our App today is called Message from Santa! This app gives you Santa's private cellphone number. You can have Santa call your children as many times as you need him to. All you have to do is give him a few details about your kids. He will also send your children with their own personal video messages. You can also make calls to Santa's personal voicemail, like recording your wish list, so he knows exactly what you want. You can even send him text messages to make sure everything is OK. Here's the extra thing. You can also let your kids know that "Santa gets reports about naughty kids all year long" through the app. Message from Santa is a free app on iTunes and Android. It does come with in-app purchases.
Plus, jury continues to deliberate Aaron Dean's sentence and more than 200,000 people expected to pass through DFW Airport for the holidays
A nonprofit that works with refugees held a Christmas celebration at a church in Dallas this weekend. About 200 refugees from countries including Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, and Iraq attended the event at St. John's Episcopal Church.
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The surge of migrants in El Paso is expected to make a pretty big impact here in North Texas.
Starting tomorrow, buses of migrants sent from the “Ellis Island of the Southwest” are expected to start arriving in Dallas.
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A former INS director talks to KRLD's Mitch Carr about Title 42, MPP, and what can, and should, be done about the U.S. immigration system.
With an Arctic cold front set to arrive in North Texas later this week, KRLD's Mitch Carr asks Julie Cohn, a nonresident scholar at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy, if the state's power grid is in good shape and why most of Texas isn't connected to any other state's grid.
Our App today is called Tasty. Just in time for Christmas, we have a cooking app that can bring you some ideas for your Christmas dinner table. It has more than 4 thousand recipes in the database. You can get instructions with a step by step guide. This app can also teach you how to do certain cooking techniques with video instruction. You can get Christmas recipes by typing Christmas into the search function. And most recipes are written with a certain number of people in mind when it comes to servings. The app will automatically adjust how much you need of something by changing the number of people you’re planning to feed. That means you don’t have to worry about figuring out how much half of a third cup is. One tap, the numbers change for you. Tasty is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Governor Greg Abbott says "Operation Lone Star" will continue as Title 42 comes to an end this week. President Donald Trump invoked Title 42 in March of 2020. The order allows the U.S. to block non-citizens from entering the country to stop the spread of disease.
After a federal judge's ruling, the Biden Administration said it would end Title 42 expulsions December 21.
The Fort Worth Independent School District has approved an economic development agreement with a company that makes solar panels. The Hanwha Q Cells Americas Holdings Company is considering a site in Tarrant County for a new manufacturing facility.
Below average temperatures all week leading into Christmas Day, with the coldest December air in almost 30 years heading our way Thursday!
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlight the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Meet our featured pet Eevee!
The Dallas Police Department's latest academy recruit class graduated Friday and became officers. Chief Eddie Garcia gave badges to 16 officers.
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Texas high school football state championship games continue at Arlington's AT&T Stadium Friday night and all day Saturday. Greg Tepper of Dave Campbell's Texas Football joined KRLD's Austin York to preview the remaining games.
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Plus, one woman died in a house fire in southwest Fort Worth Thursday night, and shoppers will be out this weekend making last minute purchases before the Christmas holiday.
The University of North Texas at Dallas and North Texas Food Bank held their last mobile pantry before Christmas Friday. UNT Dallas hosts a mobile pantry once a month.
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has thrown nine interceptions in eight games this season and has been picked off on 3.6% of his passes this season -- the highest rate of his career. Austin York and Dylan Reid discuss whether the interception rate is an aberration due in part to the small sample size, or a bigger problem that Cowboys fans should be concerned with.
Photo: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to throw the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
This weekend will be sunny with highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s across North Texas, before a chance of showers returns on Monday. An Arctic cold front is expected to arrive Thursday and bring some of the coldest air of the season.
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Plus, Lake Worth police are looking for a man accused of taking upskirt pictures and Tuesday's tornado count is up to 15.
The union that represents customer representatives and customer service agents at Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has ratified a new five-year contract.
Our App today is called Dallas Secure. This one's for north Texas. The city of Dallas just released this new security app. It can help you keep your personal data away from hackers that want that information. It can keep your phone safe, if you happen to be in a place that has unsecured Wi-Fi networks. It will let you know if there's something wrong, and you can take care of it with a single click. If you see links that are sent to you, and you want to know if they're legit, the app can let you know. It can also look at QR codes that you see, and it can tell if they're tainted with spyware. It can block phishing texts as well. The app is always hunting for possible threats. Dallas Secure is a free app from the city of Dallas. It's on iTunes and Android.
Fort Worth's cargo airport is being renamed from "Alliance Airport" to "Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport." H. Ross Perot Sr donated 380 acres for the airport's construction in 1988.
Plus, Family of murdered youth football coach files suit against gunman and a military test pilot safely ejects from jet.
An auction at Heritage Auctions in Dallas this weekend features more than 400 items that have appeared in movies dating back to The Wizard of Oz in 1939. Bidding has opened and continues until a live auction Saturday at 11 am.
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Dustin Marx, Founder & CEO of Mystellar joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
After hours of deliberation a Fort Worth jury found former police officer Aaron Dean guilty of manslaughter in the 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson.
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Gasoline is well under 3 bucks a gallon in Texas in fact the statewide average is 2 dollars and 65 cents making it the lowest average price in the country.
The price is down 25 cents a gallon from a year ago largely because demand is down and regional supplies are up.
Prices vary across the state, Midland has the highest prices 2-85 a gallon on average. McAllen the lowest averaging $2.43
Triple A expects the cheap gas could inspire more Texans to hit the roads over the holidays.
Experts warn the ongoing war in Ukraine and China easing Covid restrictions could push prices higher in 2023.
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Plus, Dallas City Council updates efforts to help homeless in cold weather, and another North Texan pleads guilty in Jan. 6 attack on the capitol.
This is an art tool. It uses virtual reality to come up with something that you dream about. It turns your words into paintings. All you have to do is type in what you're thinking at the moment. Then, decide on what kind of art style you want the painting to look like. Then the AI goes to work putting your idea on a virtual canvas. There is an entire community of others that are generating their own ideas. You can even come with portraits of famous people in different poses. The only limit is what you can dream up with your imagination. See your words come to life in incredible AI-inspired artwork. Dream by WOMBO is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases and a subscription model for a premium version.
From holiday festivities for every age, high school football playoffs, and live music, there is something for everyone this weekend in North Texas.
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Temperatures will top out in the 50s across North Texas starting Thursday but will be accompanied by mostly sunny skies, according to meteorologist Samantha Davies of KRLD's media partner NBC DFW.
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Plus, the National Weather Service identified 14 tornadoes on Wednesday after severe weather moved through North Texas the day before, and the city of Dallas is working on a new plan to help people when inclement weather hits.
The city of Dallas is facing a lawsuit over an ordinance approved earlier this year that bans standing in the median of a roadway. The ordinance allows city marshals to issue tickets to people standing in the median or in the road.
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Crews from the National Weather Service spent Wednesday surveying damage from Tuesday's severe weather in North Texas. They identified 14 tornadoes and expected to find evidence of more Thursday.
Christmas trees and mistletoe every where you look with the smell of peppermint and freshly baked goods prancing across your nostrils. This winter wonderland isn't in the North Pole but in North Texas.
On this episode of Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday travels to Grapevine to figure out how Grapevine was officially named the Christmas Capital of Texas. She talks to Daniel Horsch the Director of Marketing and Brand Management at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau. She also talks to some of the locally owned businesses on Main Street including the managers at the outdoor outfitters Nomad and the beloved bakery shop Judy Pie.
Plus, Father of Athena Strand sues Fedex and others and jury still deliberating the Aaron Dean case.
The jury has the murder case that involves an ex-cop for the Fort Worth Police Department Aaron Dean. The DA says Dean didn't have any justification for shooting her, when he went to check out a report of an open door at her home.
The defense claims Jefferson pointed her gun at him, and he did shoot her in self-defense.
On today's Ask The Expert, Brian Owsley joined us, he's a law professor for UNT-Dallas.
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Fourteen hundred holiday events will take place in Grapevine over 40 days around Christmas, and events will continue despite the tornado Tuesday, the city says. The National Weather Service was still conducting surveys of the outbreak Wednesday but said at least four tornadoes were confirmed in Tarrant County with winds of up to 112 miles an hour.
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It is the most wonderful time of the year for different kinds of movies, all with pretty much the same plot, just told in different ways.
When it comes to Christmas films, the most popular film is around 30 years old... and it's not really close.
Chevy Chase brings forth a Griswold Christmas with National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation. It's the most popular Christmas movie in 80 percent of the states in a new Google Trends study. That includes Texas.
What is it about Christmas films? We got some insight from Dr. Kenneth Brewer. He's an associate professor in literature at The University of Texas at Dallas.
In Richardson, this year's Santa's Village shut down last weekend, December 11th was supposed to be the final day of the holiday celebration.
But because the rainy weather has kept many families away, organizers decided to open for one more day this year. Santa's Village will be open this Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. The village has been moved to Huffhines Park in Richardson this year because of the fire at city hall in August. The village is a little smaller with fewer cottages to check out.
Families have been celebrating the holidays at Santa's Village for over 30 years. Admission and parking is free.
Plus, the National Weather Service will continue surveying damage today and the jury will decide the fate of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean after closing arguments wrap up today.
The City of Grapevine says at least 12 businesses were damaged in severe weather Tuesday. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down in the city, one of three in Tarrant County and six in North Texas. Surveys continue Wednesday.
Our App today is called Wonolo. In these days of high inflation, there are all kinds of people that are looking for a second job, or a side hustle just to make ends meet. This app can help you find some extra work. It comes up with opportunities with daily shift work that is close to where you are. You're able to make your own hours. You don't have to worry about updating your resume or job interviews. It could be anything that a company needs in different kinds of industries. It could be in food and beverage, travel, retail, warehousing, or event services. This app is also a good way to find out if there's something else that you should be doing in your career. The app is also good for companies that don't want to deal with temp agencies and need to find experienced people. Wonolo is a free app on iTunes and Android.
A judge ordered a new trial on Tuesday for a member of the "Texas Seven," a group of inmates who broke out of jail before fatally shooting an Irving police officer in 2000.
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After Tuesday's severe weather, North Texas will see much quieter weather Wednesday. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s during the day and drop into the upper 30s overnight into Thursday.
Plus, the National Weather Service will survey damage Wednesday to determine how many tornadoes took place Tuesday, and the jury is expected to get the case in the murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean.
As you can imagine this has been an incredibly busy day for crews with the National Weather Service. Early Tuesday morning they started tracking the severe weather, now it's onto the task of surveying it all to determine just how many tornadoes did touch down.
Tom Bradshaw is Meteorologist in charge of the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and he spoke with KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz
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An incredible amount of storm damage across north texas today...including several tornadoes.
The city of Grapevine has been hit especially hard with a presumed tornado touching down there.
Roads had to be shut down, and there's damage to places like Grapevine Mills Mall and other locations in the city.
Five people were hurt. KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz spoke with Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate about the situation.
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Plus, the jury will get Aaron Dean murder case on Wednesday and Mississippi State coach Mike Leach passes.
Ray Washburne, Co-Founder, M Crown Restaurant Group & President, Highland Park Village Management Co. joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
There are a couple of Grinches in the works when it comes to making it a merry Christmas for most families. Inflation and their jobs.
The cost for Christmas is soaring this year, as it just costs more to buy Christmas gifts for the family. A third of families say they WANT to be as generous, but they just can't afford to.
The average person looks to spend 867 dollars on Christmas. That's less than anyone expected just two months ago. And that can lead to a lot of people going into more debt.
On today's Ask The Expert, Reed Allmand joined us. He's an expert in personal debt from the Allmand Law Firm.
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Storms left damage in North Richland Hills on Tuesday and the city identified a clear path of damage. KRLD's John Liddle got an update from Carissa Katekaru with the North Richland Hills police and fire departments.
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The National Weather Service received multiple reports of a tornado in Grapevine on Tuesday morning. Amanda McNew, with the Grapevine Police Department, gave KRLD's Mitch Carr an update on the cleanup process in the city.
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Our App today is called Zario: Digital Wellbeing. One more App of the Year candidate. We spend way too much time staring at our phones. The average person admits to spending up to 7 hours looking at the phone. That can get in the way of getting anything done in the real world. You know, like work or school. This app can help you put down the phone and do some fun challenges in that real world. That way, you can build up some habits that you'll keep. This is a psychology-based app to help you stop with the scrolling that you do every day. There are two different kinds of challenges. One of them is called: "Reduce". The other is "Replace". You'll learn how to change things up on your phone that makes it less of a distraction. It helps you with your focus and your attention away from the smartphone. Zario: Digital Wellbeing is a free app on iTunes and Android. It's also one of the apps of the year.
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KRLD's LP Phillips gives a breakdown of the the court proceedings in the Aaron Dean case.
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Plus, Aaron Dean takes witness stand to explain murder and Irving Police release surveillance photos of man who tried to sexual assault a woman.
A locally owned grocery store in Burleson is preparing for a spike in demand for tamales. Tamales are popular in Mexico and Central America as a dish served from the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe December 12 through Epiphany on January 6.
City Market, which opened 35 years ago on Renfro Street, west of 35W, draws crowds every year for Christmas tamales. The store sells brisket, spicy pork and mild pork tamales.
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Plus, the Dallas Police Department will present data on the flow of fentanyl to the Dallas City Council on Monday afternoon, and the Dallas Cowboys sneak by the 1-11 Houston Texans.
The Dallas VA Medical Center will host a PACT Act Week of Action which actually starts tomorrow, Saturday December 10th. They will join VA clinics nationwide to educate military service men and women and their families of the benefits available with the PACT ACT.
Dallas VA will specifically host an event on Tuesday December 13th to inform North Texas Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors about the PACT Act and encourage them to apply for the toxic exposure-related health care and benefits they have earned.
On Ask the Expert, Jeff Clapper, Chief of Communication and Community Engagement, for the Dallas VA joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share more insight on what to expect if you attend.
Operation Care International is getting ready to serve thousands of those experiencing homelessness and poverty at their event at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas on Saturday.
The charity bills this event as the "nation's largest birthday party for Jesus."
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Susie Jennings - founder of Operation Care International - about the huge event - and the needs they have.
People can donate money of course, but ahead of the party, they really need new toys, socks, shoes, coats, sleeping bags and blankets.
People can drop donations off at the Operation Care International offices off the LBJ freeway or go to their website.
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Plus, the murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean continues Monday, the Keller ISD school board will vote to decide whether to allow certain employees to carry guns on campus, and Texas home sales have fallen 30% over the last year.
Be careful if you bought oysters anytime after Nov. 17. Those harvested from the TX-1 area of Galveston Bay, above Crystal Beach, have been recalled and thrown away, and the area has been closed to oyster harvesting.
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The murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean will resume Monday before a Tarrant County jury.
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It will be a damp and dreary start to the week across North Texas, with a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms possible late Monday into early Tuesday, says NBC 5 meteorologist Adrienne Vonn.
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KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlight the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
This is the app that's showing you AI pictures of your friends on your social media. Lensa started out as a picture and video editing app. The AI has made it famous over the last couple of weeks. The app itself is meant to help you make your selfies crisper, and cleaner, and remove the faults in your face. You can use it to get rid of any lines or anything else that annoys you, like bags under your eyes. It lets you blur out the background. Now, the AI feature is called "Magic Avatars" to create those incredible images of your pictures. It can make up to 200 different avatars in different styles. See what you look like as an anime character. Now, this is part of Lensa's paid features, but there's a 7-day free trial so you can generate what you want, then cancel. You just have to remember to cancel it or you could get charged up to 36 dollars. Lensa is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Brandon Board with The Tree of North Texas. It's a food bank taking care of lower-income families, especially during the holidays. But first, Chris visits with Texas Rangers and 105.3 The Fan's Jared Sandler about his Sandlot Charities, a non-profit, about their huge celebrity year-end fundraiser for kids.
Plus, a bus with more than 30 high school students wrecks and a state law maker files a bill to ban social media for minors
Small businesses on Fort Worth's Near Southside are working together on a campaign to draw customers to small shops and restaurants this weekend.
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This Sunday and Monday is a huge event for the Catholic diocese... it's the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.
This event will bring thousands of people to celebrate the Christmas season. Father Mark Garrett is the Parochial Vicar at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe and he joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
Warren Tranquada, President & CEO, AT&T Performing Arts Center talks to KRLD's David Johnson.
Do you have your eye on someone in the office? Maybe a little flirting going on? We have watched as Good Morning America anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes had their alleged secret affair exposed for all to see. Both have been pulled off the air. KRLDs Austin York spoke with Julie Bauke with the Bauke Group and she says the idea of office romances has changed through the years...
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The BMW Dallas Marathon has events spread over three days this weekend. This is the 51st year for the event, which starts Friday with the Health & Fitness Expo at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
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Plus, new details released on Athena Strand kidnapping case, and peeping tom's sentence upheld in court.
The George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum in College Station is celebrating 25 years. Warren Finch, recently retired director of the library and museum, joined KRLD's Mitch Carr to reflect on its legacy.
Photo: Nov 8, 2007; College Station, TX, USA; Exterior view of the newly renovated George W. Bush Presidential Library in College Station, Texas on Nov. 8, 2007. (Jack Gruber-USA TODAY NETWORK)
After a win over Indianapolis saw the Cowboys improve to 9-3 on the season, Austin York and Dylan Reid say it's time to start giving Dallas' front office a little credit for assembling this roster.
Photo: Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (left) talks with vice president of player personnel Will McClay before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Aug. 20, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
A North Texas state representative has filed a bill that would increase the minimum age to use social media apps like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter from 13 to 18. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) filed the bill this week.
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The prisoner swap that brought Brittney Griner back to U.S. soil is dominating the national headlines. KRLD's John Liddle got the breakdown from Margaret Brennan from CBS' Face the Nation. Her show is coming up on Sunday morning at 9:30.
We're waking up to temperatures in the 50s north of the front, 60s to the south. There's also a little bit of rain along and south of Interstate 30 at this hour.
A stationary cold front, more rain is in the forecast through Sunday morning, a brief break in the rain Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, some strong storms late Monday into Tuesday and a strong cold front. Those are your weather stories over the next seven days.
Plus, the accused killer of Athena Strand says he killed her to cover up an accident, according to an arrest affidavit, and Dallas discusses regulating short-term rentals.
Two companies are joining forces to build a hydrogen fuel production facility in Wilbarger County near Vernon. The plant will eventually produce over 200 metric tons per day of hydrogen for use in fuel cells.
Celebrate the holiday season with a special interpretation of The Nutcracker. The Dallas Black Dance Theater is inviting you to see the only Nutcracker of color experience in DFW featuring a youth cast. It is sure to be a delightful evening that your family will treasure.
Katricia Eaglin is the Academy Director of Dallas Black Dance Theater. She joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share more details on what it takes to bring this exciting performance to the stage.
You can see the performance this weekend at the Majestic Theater. They are also allowng a virtual option this year if you'd like to enjoy the show from the comfort of your home. Get your tickets at DBDT.com
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Plus WNBA Star Brittney Griner released from Russian prison, and Republican members of the Texas Congressional Delegation outline plans for next session of Congress.
Brittany Griner is getting out of that Russian prison. She'd been sentenced to do 9 and a half years, because of what they called "drug trafficking". Griner is traded for a Russian arms dealer called "the Merchant of Death", Viktor Bout.
This comes as a couple of other Americans are still in Russian prisons for a longer time. Paul Whelan is charged with spying in Russia. Marc Fogel is doing 14 years in a Russian prison, after the Russian police found him with medical marijuana in his luggage. He had it as a treatment after back surgery.
On today's Ask The Expert, Mark Jones joined us. He's a political science professor at Rice University.
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Mary Kathryn Reese, Co-Founder & CEO of Kitchen Design Concepts joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The Secretary of the U.S. Treasury came to Fort Worth Thursday to add her signature to American money. Janet Yellin etched her name into a stencil at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing office.
Our App today is called Be Real. This is a social media app. It's a way to disconnect from your online life for just a couple of minutes, and just be part of real life again. When you have the app installed, it will ask you to stop doing what it is you're doing, and just take 2 minutes to take a picture of where you are and what is going on in your world. Everyone on the app gets the same instruction at the same time, so all users will stop to share their lives in the real world. The app lets you take pictures from both cameras at the same time. You then share your moments with your friends on the app and see what's going with their lives and where in the world they are. The app even comes up with special challenges on some days. It lets you share what it's like when you're being real. Be Real is a free app on iTunes and Android. It is the iTunes App of the Year.
Some are overjoyed at the release of Brittney Griner in the prisoner exchange with Russia. Others are skeptical it was the right move.
When it comes to these geopolitical issues, one thing is for sure: it's complicated.
KRLD's John Liddle discussed the swap with John Ishiyama, Department Chair and Professor of Political Science at the University of North Texas.
As North Texas continues its pursuit of huge matches and the International Broadcast Center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials from North Texas have been getting a first-hand look at what it takes to host major World Cup events.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Monica Paul, Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission, as she wrapped up a trip to the World Cup in Qatar.
A Dallas County grand jury on Thursday indicted the man accused of fatally shooting two people at a Dallas hospital in October.
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Marta Piekarz joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about her role in the comedy and her character's progression since 2020.
From putting up a tree to leaving cookies and milk for Santa, there are plenty of Christmas traditions many Texans partake in. But there are other regional and cultural customs that make the holidays unique.
In Texas, some of the prevailing customs are from Hispanic, indigenous and German cultures.
This week on Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday explores holiday traditions from different backgrounds with Fr. Jesus Belmontes, rector at Dallas' Cathedral of Guadalupe, Evelyn Weinheimer, archivist for the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg, and Liz Lopez, the curator of education at UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures.
The news that family, friends, teammates, and basketball fans across the country have been waiting for finally came down on Thursday morning, as Brittney Griner was freed from a Russian prison.
KRLD's John Liddle talked to Cindy Brunson, the TV voice of the Phoenix Mercury, to reflect on the thoughts of the team and those closest to Griner after her release.
Photo: Brittney Griner #42 of the Phoenix Mercury during pregame warmups at Footprint Center on Oct. 10, 2021, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Mattina/Getty Images)
Texas is a hot spot for flu cases. Numbers have been rising since Thanksgiving.
Doctors continue to insist the best way to protect yourself is to get vaccinated.
KRLD's John Liddle got answers to the top questions about the flu vaccine from Dr. John Carlo, Physician CEO at Prism Health North Texas.
One of college football’s most revered and storied rivalries goes down Saturday, December 10th as the Army Black Knights take on the Navy Midshipmen for the 123rd time, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
The annual Army-Navy Game is the last regular season matchup in college football.
Play-by-play announcers, Rich DeMarco of the Army Black Knights and Pete Medhurst of the Navy Midshipmen previewed the showdown with KRLD's John Liddle.
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Our weather pattern is going to be similar to a Seinfeld episode over the next 7 days.. "It's cool, it's warm.. it's cool, it's warm, it's COLD!! It's rainy, it's not... it's stormy, it's not.. What's up with that?"
It's a busy weekend with plenty of holiday events and more happening Around Town as we get closer to Christmas. KRLD's John Liddle has the rundown.
Police in Mesquite are investigating a deadly shooting that happened in a residential neighborhood Monday night.
Following a hit-and-run that claimed the life of an 82-year-old woman last month, Dallas police say they've arrested a 12-year-old boy and charged him with murder.
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Wednesday, the medical examiner who performed the autopsy on Jefferson in 2019 said the bullet fired by Dean ripped through several vital organs, including her heart. Doctor Richard Freeze said the efforts by the medical response team would have been futile.
We continue our spotlight on the Apps of the Year. Our App today is called Wamble. This is an app to bring the world a little closer to you. It brings you information within a mile of you. You can use the app to buy and sell stuff to someone within a mile of you. Find out things going on, or new places to shop, where you don't have to drive a long way to get there. They're all within a mile of you. Wherever you are, find out what's going on within a mile of you. You can even talk to people that are close by. You can showcase your life if you want by sharing what you found within a mile of you. You can also see what other people are doing that might interest you as well. You can also do all of this anonymously. You might even find discounts at stores that are closeby. Wamble is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases. It's one of the Apps of the Year.
Brittany Cobb, Founder & CEO of Flea Style, joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
In the past several months, two north Texas officers have been killed in traffic accidents...and even more have been wounded. So what is causing this spike? How can drivers avoid such collisions with officers? KRLD's Austin York spoke with Irving police officer Robert Reeves who spoke about two accidents involving their officers.
It opened its doors in 2001 next to a DART rail station just east of the SMU campus, and since then Mockingbird Station has received a number of real estate industry awards for its landmark design, which combines shops, restaurants, office space, and apartments right next to a commuter rail station.
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'Servie' is a robot in use at the University of Houston Conrad Hilton College of Global Hospitality leadership. That Hilton hotel is managed by students and is on campus, actually inside their college. Dean Dennis Reynolds says 'Servie' works in Eric's, the hotel's restaurant.
A non-profit in North Texas is offering incentives for landlords and property owners who agree to provide an apartment to someone who was previously homeless.
For the last five years, Texas Rangers host and play-by-play man Jared Sandler has hosted Swinging Fore a Cause, a charity fundraiser for his organization, The Sandlot Children's Charity.
The charity raises money for local non-profits that provide athletic opportunities to children with physical disabilities.
This year, the fundraiser on Sunday, December 11 at Top Golf, has added a post-event concert from Bowling for Soup! Tickets are available for the concert only, for just $25.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Jared to preview the event, which will raise tens of thousands of dollars.
Plus, the third day of the Aaron Dean murder trial gets underway Wednesday and Irving police are urging drivers to slow down and pay attention after two crashes involving police cruisers.
While people plan to give annual tips this month, they may be giving less.
That's the finding of a new Bankrate survey on holiday tipping trends.
They also found that more than half (54%) of U.S. adults are planning to give higher than normal tips to service workers (like servers, hairdressers, etc.) during the holidays.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about the findings with Ted Rossman from Bankrate.
We’ve seen the devastating images from Ukraine, but we may be less aware of the inspiring stories of people around the world offering shelter, safety, and kindness to strangers.
This holiday season, there are still millions of displaced Ukrainians. That’s why the nonprofit Welcome.US has created a program to match Ukrainians in need with Americans who want to give those who have had to flee for their lives what they deserve − the security and comfort of a safe and welcoming home.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Elizabeth Langland, sponsor in St. Augustine, Florida, and Anya McMurray, president and chief operating officer of Welcome.US.
Photo: Onlookers stand in front of a hotel used to house refugees from Ukraine stands as a smouldering ruin following what police suspect was an arson attack on October 20, 2022 in Gross Stroemkendorf, Germany. The shelter was run by the German Red Cross (DRK) and housed 14 refugees, none of whom were injured. Only a few days before someone had painted a swastika on a sign outside the building. (Photo by Jens Schlueter/Getty Images)
The Better Business Bureau is urging people to be careful this holiday season when purchasing a pet online. They are issuing an update to their in-depth study on Puppy Scams and want to make sure consumers know how to stay away from fake online sellers.
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Eric Rosen with ThePointsGuy.com talks to Mitch Carr about his top 18 travel picks for 2023.
If you've got a holiday party coming up, you may want to make a plan when it comes to your behavior.
Because although it may seem like a night to cut loose, bad behavior at the party could cost you your job.
Career Strategist Julie Bauke, of The Bauke Group, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the pitfalls of the work holiday party.
Did you know heart attack deaths are more likely during the holiday season than any other time of year?
Chief Medical Officer for Prevention for the American Heart Association, Dr. Eduardo Sanchez, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about high blood pressure...which is the number one cause of heart attacks.
The 2022 Google Year in Search lists are out, revealing the top “trending” queries in the U.S. this year.
These are the searches that had a high spike in traffic over a sustained period in 2022 as compared to 2021.
More than 2,500 people gathered in Wise County Tuesday night to light candles in memory of Athena Strand, the 7-year-old girl found murdered last week.
They came together at First Baptist Cottondale, the church that served as the hub for organizing volunteers to search for the little girl after she vanished a week ago.
We're waking up to temperatures ranging from 54 to 69 across north Texas. A weak cold front has gone stationary just south of I-20 this morning. Temperatures are cooler north of the front and milder south. There's also a conveyor belt of light rain that will continue to work its way across North Texas through the day. Rainfall totals will be light. Afternoon highs will range between 58 and 70 across the area.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines and the Transport Workers Union Local 557 have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract. They've been working toward that agreement for about a year.
December 7th marks the 50th anniversary of Apollo 17, the NASA mission which brought humans to the moon for the last time. It’s also 50 years to the day since The Blue Marble was taken, the most reproduced photograph of all time.
On this episode of Cosmic Sense, Rex Ravita is joined by Andy Saunders, who spent the last 12 years painstakingly sifting through 35,000 NASA photos to remaster in stunning detail. He compiled 400 of the most high-quality images in his new book, Apollo Remastered.
Continuing our spotlight on the Apps of the Year. Our App today is called Plant Parent. Some people just aren't meant to be parents of humans, or pets for that matter. There are people that should start in the world of parenting with something smaller, like plants. This app is like a plant parenting coach. It helps you learn about the proper care and feeding of your greenery. Or perhaps the right watering times or when to fertilize, or re-pot them. It has a light level to it that shows you where the best place to put plants in your home is. Some need more light, others need less. There's a plant identifier in the app. All you have to do is take a picture of it, and the Plant Parent can tell you. If something goes wrong, the app can help you figure out what you need to do to bring them back to life. Plant Parent is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases. It's one of the Apps of the Year.
Plus, People in Wise County pay respect to Athena Strand's memory and The PUC Chairman talks about rolling blackout prevention.
KRLD's LP Phillips talks to a key witness in the case of the 2019 murder of Atatiana Jefferson.
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Bill Banowsky, the founder and CEO of Violet Crown Cinema, discusses reopening a venue he opened as Magnolia Theater two decades ago.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
A Tarrant County jury viewed bodycam footage from the night Atatiana Jefferson was fatally shot and heard testimony from the partner of the officer charged in the shooting on the second day of Aaron Dean's murder trial. KRLD's L.P. Phillips is covering the trial and updated Mitch Carr on the second day's proceedings.
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Plus, Atatiana Jefferson's then-8-year-old nephew delivered witness testimony Monday on the first day of the Aaron Dean murder trial and Texas lawmakers want the state's Public Utility Commission to wait until the legislature is in session next year to implement its redesign of the power grid.
The federal lawsuit from the United Latin American Citizens contends that Latinos in Houston are under-represented in city government. There are 16 city council seats in Houston and five members are elected at large.
The head of the Public Utility Commission says the agency will soon start public meetings as it prepares for a redesign of the electricity market. Peter Lake answered questions from the Texas House Committee on State Affairs.
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A church in the Wise County City of Paradise will host a vigil Tuesday night for Athena Strand, the seven year old girl who was abducted and killed last week. The event begins at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Cottondale.
The jury in the murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean got a first-hand account of the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson from her nephew. 11-year old Zion Carr said he was in a bedroom of their Fort Worth house playing video games with Jefferson when she heard sound outside.
Plus, the second day of Aaron Dean's murder trial gets underway on Tuesday and the Cowboys are trying to persuade Odell Beckham Jr. to sign in Dallas. KRLD All Local - Dec. 6, 2022
Above average temperatures, some welcome rain, and no major Arctic outbreaks anytime soon. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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You might be putting on some weight during the holidays. What better way to take it off than by getting a good workout in and dance your way through it. Zumba classes are popular, but maybe you don't want to be part of a big class. You can put together a 28 day weight loss plan with different workouts to lose weight. It comes with HD videos to dance along to. Keep track of everything that you're doing. You can also find different dance workouts for different parts of your body. And yes, there's Zumba, too. DanceFitme is a free app on Android. It has a subscription model. The iTunes version is coming soon. It's one of the Apps of the Year.
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Plus, the murder trial of Aaron Dean starts after many delays and a former Deep Ellum bartender convicted of misdemeanor.
Supply chain problems are causing some real issues this Christmas season. That's because there's a scarcity of Santas. A pause in the Claus.
A Dallas company called HireSanta.com says there is just too much demand and not enough jolly elves to fit into the red suit during the Christmas season this year.
Santas are all booked up for the most part, and there are some places that won't have a St. Nick on a chair for that private party or in the mall.
Mitch Allen is the head elf at Hire Santa.com
We wanted to know, what happened here? Why the pause in the Claus?
An Amber Alert was issued Monday afternoon for an Irving 4-month-old last seen in Las Colinas, police say.
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KRLD's Alan Scaia talked to Wise County judge on how the death of Athena Strand affected the community.
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The French-American Chamber of Commerce has opened a trade office in Dallas. The Trade of Office of France will serve as the anchor tenant for the Dallas International District, which was announced earlier this year.
Zion Carr, the now-11-year-old nephew of Atatiana Jefferson, took the stand Monday in the murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean, who's accused of fatally shooting Jefferson in 2019. Carr was 8 years old at the time.
2022 has not been a great financial year. But as we head toward the new year, CBS News Money Expert Jill Schlesinger encourages consumers to refuse passivity.
KRLD's John Liddle got Jill's thoughts on year-end money moves.
The latest CDC numbers show that Texas is struggling through "very high" numbers.
We're one of 11 states that have those highest numbers of influenza.
The American Lung Association is launching a new campaign to encourage individuals, especially those living with chronic health conditions, to get their flu shot.
Dr. Jamie Garfield, is a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, pulmonologist, and Professor at Temple University Hospital. She gave KRLD's John Liddle her thoughts on the flu shot.
Plus, the Dallas Cowboys dominated the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter to move to 9-3, and TCU landed a spot in the College Football Playoff, despite a loss in the Big 12 title game. KRLD All Local - Dec. 5, 2022
More clouds than sun, above average temperatures, a bit of rain, and no Arctic air for a while. Those are your weather stories as we enter our new work and school week.
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This is a fun app that can make your pets the stars of their own music videos. You’ve seen AI apps that can make people in photographs sing and nod along to music. This does it with cats or dogs. You just take a picture of your pet. You put markers on the picture where their eyes and mouth are. Then, pick out a song and the AI does all the work. You can see your pet singing along and keeping up with the beat. Take your pick of songs, everything from "Say So" by Doja Cat, "That’s What I Like" by Bruno Mars, or make your pet one of the newest members of BTS. Then, share your masterpiece on your social media. Petstar is one of the Apps of the Year. It comes with pop songs, and more are added all the time
Half of the state's 36 public universities have on campus voting sites. Two Democratic state senators, Nathan Johnson of Dallas and Jose Menendez of San Antonio have filed Senate Bill 118. It would place at least one polling site for schools with at least five-thousand students, two for universities with ten-thousand and one extra site for every additional ten-thousand students.
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The Lieutenant Governor of Texas believes some local prosecutors in the state's largest cities are being sufficiently aggressive in prosecuting defendants accused of violent crimes. He is calling on state lawmakers to look for ways to re-assign those cases when they return for their next session in January of 2023.
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Wise County Sheriff Lane Akin speaks on the recovery of the body of 7-year-old Athena Strand after an extensive search.
Brian Schultz, CEO, LOOK Dine-In Cinemas joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
It's been just over 2 months since Hurricane Ian made landfall near Fort Myers, Florida. That storm is now listed as the second most expensive storm to hit the US, second only to Katrina in 2005. Latest estimates put the damage as high as 65 billion dollars. We wanted to check in with the people of southwest Florida.
Jeff Butera from ABC 7 in Fort Myers joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
Volunteers with the Home Depot Foundation spent Friday working with an Army veteran who lives in Lancaster. Jose Machado served in the U.S. Army from 2002 to 2005 and was honorably discharged after he was injured in combat.
Is it the flu?... a cold?... or just annoying sinuses? This time of year and the constant change of weather is wreaking havoc on allergy sufferers.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Ashleigh Halderman joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is with the Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery at Parkland Health and UTSW, Assistant Professor of Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery.
Dr. Halderman breaks down the different, yet common, symptoms of respiratory illnesses and when it's time to address your sinus issues with your doctor.
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The mayor of Dallas and chief of Dallas Fire Rescue both received COVID boosters and flu vaccines Friday. They are urging people to ensure vaccinations are up to date ahead of holiday gatherings.
The Economist Intelligence Unit has just issued its latest global report which shows inflation is up with several U.S. cities leading the way.
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Plus, investigators are working to learn what caused a home to explode in Westworth Village on Thursday, and the city of Uvalde sued the district attorney's office over records related to the mass shooting at an elementary school.
To celebrate reaching 10-years in Dallas, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is hosting a free, all-access celebration.
All year long, Klyde Warren Park has been celebrating the park's 10th year anniversary. Now, the social space, which links Uptown Dallas to Downtown Dallas will ring in the holiday season with a tree lighting on Saturday, December 3.
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It's hard to believe that just a year ago, TCU was firing Gary Patterson and missing out on a bowl game. What a difference a year makes. Now the Horned Frogs are #3 in the CFP rankings heading into the Big 12 Championship Game against Kansas State on Saturday at 11 a.m. at AT&T Stadium.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS Sports college football writer Shehan Jeyarajah to reflect on the incredible season for TCU, and what it would take for the Frogs to win a national title.
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The Cowboys are 10-point favorites Sunday night against the Indianapolis Colts. Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt tells the KRLD Morning News that there is a "serious mismatch" after the Colts fired their coach earlier in the season.
A very special joint community discussion on “The Civil Rights Movement in Dallas” is coming up Saturday at 1 at African American Museum Dallas.
Ernest McMillan, native of Dallas and former chairman of the Dallas Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee will be one of the speakers.
It's part of a series of discussions in December and January - in conjunction with the exhibit "Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People’s Campaign," currently on view at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
The other discussions will be “The Legacy of the 1968 Kerner Commission Report” on Saturday, December 10, and a community book discussion featuring Dr. Rolundus Rice, author of "Hosea Williams: A Lifetime of Defiance and Protest" on Saturday, January 14. Both discussions will be at African American Museum, Dallas at 1 p.m.
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Certain older model Dodge and Chrysler vehicles are impacted by a rare "stop-drive warning" because of the possibility of an air bag rupture.
Around 276,000 2005-2010 Dodge Magnum station wagons, Dodge Challenger coupes, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans fall under this warning.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Chris Freeman, Manager of Takata Recall Programs about the importance of the recall.
You can go to checktoprotect.org to check your vehicle status.
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KRLD's John Liddle caught up with CBS Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan to preview this Sunday's show.
Guests include: Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Rep. Pete Aguliar (D-CA), and Rep. Mike Turner (R-OH).
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The Children’s Advocacy Center for Kaufman County cut the ribbon on its new, bigger home in Kaufman on Thursday.
The new 10,000-square-foot building at 2005 S. Houston Street in Kaufman will help serve the rapidly growing Kaufman County population.
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Plus, police track down an Arlington homicide suspect in Lewisville, and could newly discovered human remains solve a five-year-long mystery? KRLD All Local - Dec. 2, 2022
We're waking up to temperatures near 50° this morning with a few light rain showers across the southeastern half of north Texas. These will slowly drift away from the area as the morning wears on. A slow decrease in clouds from west to east with highs 65 to 70 today. Warmer to our west, cooler east due to the clouds sticking around longer.
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Cord cutting is everywhere, and when you finish a show that you loved, it can be tough to decide what to binge on next. This is a brand new binge watching viewing guide. It's based on what kinds of shows that you like. Add in a social media aspect to find just the right kind of programs or movies on streaming services. A lot of the recommendations also come from other viewers that liked a particular show. The app says people tend to trust ideas that come straight from their friends and families more than strangers. It also lets you share your great ideas with others about great shows with private chats. Bingie is a free app on iTunes.
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Since 1988, World AIDS Day has been internationally recognized on December1 every year. This day is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Ellen Kitchell joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the Medical Director of HIV Services at Parkland and Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday paid a visit to a University of Houston research laboratory that's working on a vaccine against fentanyl.
"This incredible, groundbreaking new therapy has the potential to revolutionize how we combat fentanyl deaths in our communities and end the afflictions of addiction that burden so many innocent Texans and Americans across the country," Gov. Abbott said.
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The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is partnering with the group Trusted World to provide food, clothing and other basic needs to people that Sheriff's Deputies encounter while they're responding to calls.
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Will Coleman, Co-Founder & CEO, ALTO joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Police in Arlington are looking for a man they say sexually assaulted a teen-ager at a store on South Cooper Street last week. Security cameras show the man leaving the store immediately after the attack was reported.
On this week's edition of this Better Living, Chris Arnold visits with Harrison Blair, the President of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, about their upcoming holiday events. And then Chris checks in with the amazing All Stars Project Dallas VP, Antoine Joyce. ASP is a non-profit, that teaches inner-city youth how to create success through the power of performance.
The Dallas County District Attorney's office announced the launch of a unit dedicated to prosecuting crimes involving drunk drivers. The "vehicular crimes unit" focuses on the prosecution of intoxication assault and intoxication manslaughter cases.
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Some Texas hospitals are running on fumes. Data from the analytics firm Kaufman Hall shows nearly one out of ten are in danger of shutting down, most of those are in rural areas of the state. Over half of Texas hospitals are bleeding red ink.
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Frisco police are teaching people how to protect themselves from crimes of opportunity that have been plaguing the community.
New flu cases in North Texas are putting more people in the hospital.
As World Cup mania continues to spread across the country the impact of FC Dallas on the men's national team cannot be over stated.
KRLD All Local - December 1, 2022
By several mesurables, the Cowboys have the top offense in the league since Dak Prescott came back from his thumb injury.
The 8-3 Cowboys try to win their third straight, hosting the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night.
All this while still waiting to see if Odell Beckham, Jr decides to sign with the team.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Kyle Youmans from DallasCowboys.com to talk about everything Cowboys.
December 1 is World AIDS Day - and probably the organization making the biggest impact to fight the disease is the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program.
Dr. Laura Cheever, Physician and Associate Administrator for this program talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the state of the fight against HIV and AIDS.
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A home explosion in Westworth Village, near the Joint Reserve Base in Tarrant County, injured one person Thursday morning. The explosion on Watters Place, a block north of Westworth Village City Hall, was reported at about 7:30 a.m.
A Dallas County jury will hear more evidence Thursday in the case of Deep Ellum bartender Austin Shuffield, who is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. KRLD's LP Phillips, who is covering the trial, joined Mike Rogers and Susy Solis on the KRLD Morning News to preview the day's proceedings.
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The series brought drag queens to the small town of Granbury, but not without resistance from the community. Hood County Democratic Chair Adrienne Martin joins KRLD’s What to Watch to talk about her efforts to combat some of the public retaliation
We know how much inflation has rocked the economy over the past year - and many "holiday staples" are through the roof when compared to 2021.
Bankrate did the holiday essentials study, which found that for holiday travel, airfare is up 42.9%. Even if you want to stay home to entertain, utilities are up more than 17% and food is up by more than 12%.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Sarah Foster from Bankrate.com.
After a dominating win over the Minnesota Vikings and a Thanksgiving Day win over the rival New York Giants, is there any way the Cowboys lose to a 4-7-1 Indianapolis Colts team on Sunday night?
Image: Peyton Hendershot #89 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates a touchdown with Jake Ferguson #87 and Dalton Schultz #86 during the second half in the game against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Plus, two women are dead and two men are injured after a crash Wednesday night in River Oak, Frisco police addressed crime prevention at a town hall meeting Wednesday, and the NTSB released its first report on the Dallas air show crash. KRLD All Local - Dec. 1, 2022
It's a busy first weekend of December with plenty to do Around Town...says KRLD's John Liddle.
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A chilly start, a cool day, a warm up, a cool down, a warm up, a cool down.. there will also be a few rain showers throughout your 7-day forecast. Sound confusing, well....welcome to north Texas in December!
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Our App today is called Locket. This is a widget for your iPhone that turns your phone into a virtual locket for all of your friends and family. The app can show you live photos from your friends on your home screen. The app says it’s a way to get a glimpse into their lives on any given day. When someone in your life takes a photo with the app and sends it to you, it shows up in the widget on your phone, so they can share what’s going on right away. The app also keeps track of the photos that you send, so you can look back on how you’ve shared your lives together. Locket limits you to just 5 people that you can have, so that keeps it small and personal and only to your besties. Locket Widget is one of the iTunes apps of the year and it’s a free app on iTunes.
The railroad strike may have been averted, but with problems in China lingering, supply chain issues persist.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with Joanne Moretti a Supply Chain Expert and asked her her if disaster was averted with congresses move.
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The National Transportation Safety Board has published its preliminary report on the mid-air collision between two planes in Dallas that killed six people. The report identifies some of the key components found in the wreckage and includes information that investigators have gathered from recordings of radio traffic between the pilots and the "air boss" for the Wings Over Dallas airshow on November 12th. It does not include any information about a likely cause for the crash.
Dallas has about three miles of subterranean tunnels and sky bridges that crisscross the city, but aside from a few food courts beneath office highrises, they're largely vacant. If that's the case, why are they there in the first place? And what is the future of the empty space?
Baylee Friday gets a tour of the tunnels from Dallas software developer Michael Sitarzewski, who took an interest in them and knows every nook and cranny. Then, Dustin Bullard, chief of urban transformation for Downtown Dallas Inc., and Dallas City Council member Paul Ridley, whose district includes most of the tunnels, explain the vision for downtown and whether the underground space has a place in it.
The Texas Department of Transportation has started construction on a $1.6 billion project to rebuild and expand several highways in southern Tarrant County. The project is TxDOT's biggest ever in the county.
Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz voted no, saying it infringed on religious liberty and opened the way for legal action against institutions that, on religious grounds, oppose same-sex marriage.
The world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, erupted in Hawaii over the weekend after 38 years of dormancy. Satellites orbiting Earth captured an aerial view during the eruption, showcasing the massive volcano’s force.
Find the full story on KRLD.com.
Dallas received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index, released Wednesday. The index measures how inclusive a city is for people in the LGBTQ+ community.
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Dallas College has extended food drives at its seven campuses. The college system says about half its students are considered "food insecure"; in the past 30 days, they had either skipped a meal or eaten less at meals to make food last longer.
Dallas College started its "Pack the Pantry" drives at its seven campuses November 1. The drives were expected to run through the end of the month, but they have now been extended through December 16.
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Plus, Oath Keeps founder, Granbury resident Stewart Rhodes, found guilty of seditious conspiracy, and Frisco police discussed recent crimes targeting women. KRLD All Local - Dec. 30, 2022
What a difference a day makes! Yesterday afternoon we topped out at 81°, this morning, temperatures have fallen into the low to mid 30s, with windchills in the 20s. Welcome to the end of November in north Texas.
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Two cities in the Dallas area have announced the selection of new leaders for their police departments.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas issued its Seasonal Assessment of Resource Adequacy on Tuesday. Officials with ERCOT and the Texas Public Utility Commission both predict the state will be prepared for winter weather.
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Kyle Bailey, the CEO and founding partner of Plano-based NuVinAir was recognized earlier this month by Auto Remarketing as one of the industry's 40 under 40 recipients. NuVinAir is a franchise-supported company that creates healthy vehicle interiors for the automotive industry.
The head of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services is being replaced. Governor Greg Abbott announced the change in an email.
"Children and families across Texas will benefit greatly from the expertise and deep understanding of child welfare that this new leadership team brings to DFPS," Abbott wrote.
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The City of Dallas is planning for its "Home for the Holidays" campaign. The partnership between Dallas Parks and Recreation and Dallas ISD was first launched in 2007.
Plus, family services is getting a new leader, and the US mens soccer team competes today in Frisco.
A record $15 million donation from The Perot Foundation is getting Giving Tuesday off to a great start for the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
The huge contribution will go to the United Way's Aspire United 2030 goals.
KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Jennifer Sampson, president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Dallas about the news.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlight the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner just got word this morning the latest tests on the city's water indicate it's again safe to use.
More than 2 million people in Houston have been under a boil water order for the past few days after a power outage at a purification plant caused the water pressure to drop....possibly compromising the water quality.
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Plus, jury selection continues Tuesday in the murder trial of the former Fort Worth police officer accused of fatally shooting Atatiana Jefferson, a child was injured in a drive-by shooting Monday night in Fort Worth, and Toyota Stadium in Frisco will host a World Cup watch party Tuesday as the U.S. takes on Iran. KRLD All Local - Nov. 29, 2022
A very mild and muggy morning, a warm afternoon, sharply colder tonight through Thursday, a few isolated showers, a quick warm up, more showers and slightly cooler into this weekend.
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Happening this weekend at the Kay Bailey Huchinson Convention Center is a free medical clinic open to anyone and everyone who comes.
Remote Area Medical’s pop-up clinic will be offering FREE dental, vision and medical services for two days only, this Saturday and Sunday, December 3-4.
On Ask the Expert, Audra FitzGerald, Clinic Coordinator joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss what to expect.
A new report from the Texas Transportation Institute shows that traffic congestion costs the state's economy $9.5 billion. While overall traffic congestion dropped in 2020 because of the sharp increase in people working from home because of COVID-19, the 2021 report from the TTI shows overall congestion levels moving back up.
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Jeff Antonioli, CEO & Co-Owner, Waco Shoe Company joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Aaron Dean trial may face another delay due to the death of defense lawyer and scams are high with many shopping online for Cyber Monday.
Tax rules are always changing, and that includes the guidelines for charitable giving.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with CBS News money expert Jill Schlesinger about what to keep in mind.
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Over the past five years, the U.S. is averaging 18 "billion-dollar disasters" a year. Back in the 1980's we were only dealing with an average of three a year.
American Red Cross volunteers have worked 24/7 to deliver shelter, food and care for tens of thousands of disasters across the country this year, including 15 "billion-dollar disasters."
Brad Kieserman, VP of Disaster Operations and Logistics, American Red Cross, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the impact of ACR this year.
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A lot of wind, a quick warm-up, a quick cool down, a quick warm up, and another cool down.. plus, there could be some rain around this weekend. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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Watch for scams while shopping on Cyber Monday.
Jury deliberations continue in Oath Keepers founder's trial.
KRLD All Local - November 28, 2022
Jury selection is scheduled to start today in the murder trial of Aaron Dean. He was a Fort Worth police officer when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson at her home.
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On Cyber Monday, the Better Business Bureau is warning online shopping fraud has become "one of the top scams" the organization is following.
BBB says online shopping scams have cost people $380 million so far in 2022.
The big earthquake that shook West Texas on November 16th isn't over yet. John Bellini with the US Geographical Survey says there have been some 50 aftershocks following the 5.4 magnitude earthquake.
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Police in White Settlement are searching for a motorcyclist who performed some dangerous stunts while leading officers on a brief high-speed chase on Friday. Police ended the pursuit before capturing the rider because of the danger to other drivers on the road.
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The latest figures from the Centers for Disease Control show the spread of flu is "very high" in Texas. Hundreds of patients have been hospitalized in north Texas because of the flu.
The surge in flu cases comes as many hospitals already have patients with other viruses, including COVID and RSV.
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North Texas will see weather Friday that looks similar to Thanksgiving Day: wet, cloudy, and cool. The rain chances will increase as the day progresses.
Thanksgiving was a deadly day on area roadways.
Clubhouse at Duck Creek golf course in Garland goes up in flames.
KRLD All Local - November 25, 2022
Until recently, the BA.5 Omicron subvariant of Covid-19 made up the vast majority of all cases. It has been replaced by the BQ.1 and BQ 1.1, both also from the Omicron family. These new subvariants comprise at least 60 percent of cases in Texas.
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A Christian non-profit prepared Thanksgiving dinner for up to 250 refugees from 20 countries Thursday. Gateway of Grace Ministries works with refugees to help them adjust to life in the United States.
Thanksgiving "Turkey Trots" took place Thursday morning in Dallas and Fort Worth. The races were able to continue despite the rain; they would only have been delayed by thunder and lightning.
Austin Kane joined the Santa Clause universe as Scott Calvin's son, Cal Calvin. He joined KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about the new series, "The Santa Clauses."
If you're looking for the holiday fun to continue today, check out "Prairie Lights" in Grand Prairie - it opens tonight.
With everyone in the holiday spirit there are more than enough activities to help you celebrate. KRLD's John Liddle takes you around town
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Paul McFarland, Area Commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas tells the KRLD Morning News about hosting a Thanksgiving meal today for nearly 2,000 people.
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This is the week that you know someone who hasn't been in the kitchen all year long decides to show up for the first time for Thanksgiving.
On Ask the Expert, Dallas Fire Lieutenant Anthony Jacobs joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share some tips to help us avoid disaster.
Mark Duebner, the former director of aviation for the city of Dallas, tells KRLD's David Johnson that COVID-19 was the "most disruptive" thing he experienced in his years leading Love Field and that the airport is ready for the busy holiday travel season. Duebner is now the vice president of corporate real estate and airport affairs at JSX.
Concessions crews at AT&T Stadium have spent several days preparing Thanksgiving dinner for 90,000 fans expected to attend Thursday's game against the New York Giants. Last year, 93,483 attended the Dallas Cowboys' Thanksgiving game against Las Vegas.
If you're a football team practicing on Thanksgiving, you've had a great season.
A ton of DFW football teams are still alive heading into this weekend.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Greg Tepper of Dave Campbell's Texas Football to get a preview.
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The last two games Ezekiel Elliott has played for the Dallas Cowboys, he has been on the field for fewer snaps than Tony Pollard. With the latter running back leading the NFL in yards per carry and average yards after contact among players with more than 110 rushing attempts this season, is it safe to call Pollard Dallas' best offensive player?
Image: Tony Pollard #20 of the Dallas Cowboys carries the ball against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at U.S. Bank Stadium on Nov. 20, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
The faith-based nonprofit, OurCalling, is serving Thanksgiving dinner to 500 homeless people at its campus in Dallas Wednesday. The organization says Norma's Cafe is providing "decadent meals complete with turkey and all the fixings plus the requisite pumpkin and pecan pies."
The new photos from the Artemis I mission are reminiscent of the iconic 'Earthrise' photo taken in 1968 during Apollo 8, NASA's first lunar mission.
Stuffed butternut squash is the top holiday recipe searched by Texas cooks this Thanksgiving, according to a study conducted by the health and wellness company YorkTest.
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Plus, DFW Airport expecting more than 2 million travelers and 3.5 million Texans hit the road for holiday travel .
The day before Thanksgiving is as busy as it gets for airports, and Dallas' Love Field is no exception. Lauren Rounds, External Communications and Marketing Manager at Love Field tells KRLD's John Liddle that they will have around 20,000 people departing from the airport on Wednesday.
Garage B is already closed and other parking garages are filling up fast.
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North Texans are waking up to cloudy, wet weather Wednesday morning. The scattered showers and storms are expected to increase in frequency through the afternoon into Thanksgiving Day, says meteorologist Adrienne Vonn of KRLD's media partner NBC 5.
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In addition to a busy day in the air, it's also the most dangerous time of year to travel on the roads, and police have arrested a man suspected of killing a mother of eight in a hit-and-run. KRLD All Local - Nov. 23, 2022
Who doesn't love saving money? During the holiday season we will all get bombarded with sales advertisements and the temptation to buy, buy, buy!
On Ask the Expert, President and CEO, Kent Lugrand with InTouch Credit Union joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some money saving tips to keep in mind.
The data shows Texas sees more fatal wrecks than any other state during the Thanksgiving holiday and that this holiday is number one for deadly accidents. The study was done by the car insurance savings app Jerry and took a look at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from 2006 to 2020. Texas recorded 749 Thanksgiving holiday fatalities in that period and California was second with 739.
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Small businesses in Texas are hoping shoppers will look beyond major retailers for "Black Friday." "Small Business Saturday" was launched by American Express 13 years ago; the Small Business Administration now urges people to visit locally owned shops and restaurants the Saturday after Thanksgiving.
Angie Freed, executive director of Galleria Dallas, tells KRLD's David Johnson how they're preparing for Black Friday.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
The NCAA announced Tuesday that the 2030 Men's Final Four is coming to North Texas, one day after announcing the 2031 Women's Final Four is coming back to Dallas.
Monica Paul, Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the exciting news.
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Plus, more than 2.5 million are expected to travel thru DFW airport this week and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is performing a free concert today in memory of President John F Kennedy.
On this Cosmic Sense, we count down five of the most terrifying facts about outer space that are sure to amaze and scare you.
The NFC East standings are bunched with seven games left in the regular season. The Cowboys (7-3) are just two games back of the 9-1 Eagles, and still have another game against Philly in a few weeks.
But the Thanksgiving Day matchup against the 7-3 Giants is just as big for Dallas. If the Cowboys can sweep the Giants, maybe the #1 overall seed in the NFC is still in play. After all, the Cowboys did just pound one of the teams with a better record in Minnesota.
KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Kyle Youmans from DallasCowboys.com about the Thanksgiving Day matchup, and the final few weeks of the season.
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Plus, a Carrollton mom admitted to killing her baby in the middle of her murder trial, the U.S. Supreme Court will not overturn Texas' new state Senate maps, and shelter pets in Fort Worth will get a pet-friendly Thanksgiving. KRLD All Local - Nov. 22, 2022
Sunshine today, clouds invade tomorrow through Saturday, a chance for scattered showers tomorrow through Saturday, below average temperatures, and then we finally warm up Sunday into next week.
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Our App today is called Flight Radar. This app is perfect for travelers who are going somewhere soon, or it's for the merely curious about the planes that are flying in the sky above you. You can find out the details about that jet by pointing your phone at it. Where did it come from? Or where is it going? What kind of jet it is. It has history of the jet, such as where it's been before. This app lets you track all kinds of flights around the world. See where the plane is at any moment. It also lets you see what the pilot is looking out at any time in 3D. You can look for any flight by airline, flight number or airport. The app can teach you about what the air traffic controllers are doing and how much airspace they have to keep track of. It's just fascinating for people who are interested in flight. This is the top flight tracking app around. Flight Radar is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model available, too.
Police from as far away as Odessa and Corpus Christi attended the funeral for a Grand Prairie Police officer killed in the line of duty last week. Officer Brandon Tsai died during a chase with someone suspected of driving with a fake tag.
"Although my family and I are hurting, it truly warms my heart to know how welcomed, loved and respected he was wherever he went," says Staci Tsai, Brandon Tsai's sister
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Western New York is still digging out after a record breaking snowfall over the weekend. New York state has never seen this much snow in one 24 hour period in history. We get the latest on the aftermath from Tom Puckett from our sister station in Buffalo, New York.
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Thanksgiving is only three days away. A lot of people are stressing out about having the perfect spread for the Thanksgiving Day table.
Others are stressing out about having all of their relatives together and trying to make sure they all have a good time. One speed bump to that enjoyment can be the topics of conversation around the table
Politics can be as polarizing at Thanksgiving as at any other time of year.
On Ask The Expert, Chris Westfall joined us. He's a communications expert from Westfall Online.
Chris LaTurno, Sr. Executive Director, American Heart Association joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, Grand Prairie police Ofc. Brandon Tsai will be laid to rest on Monday, a Dallas man pleads guilty to stealing from the VA hospital, and the Dallas Cowboys blow out the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.
Officials at Dallas City Hall have started work on crafting a bond package that could be on the ballot in the spring of 2024. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson predicts the spending program could total $1 billion.
A Dallas teen died two months after he was shot in a road rage shooting, funeral services will be held Monday for Grand Prairie police Ofc. Brandon Tsai, and the Cowboys routed the Vikings Sunday 40-7. KRLD All Local - Nov. 21, 2022
A few leftover showers this morning, brief sunshine late today and tomorrow, a few showers on Wednesday, and then... I'm going to keep an eye on the track of the next system for Thanksgiving through Saturday morning. Some data suggests we may see more rain in the area. Other data brings a slight chance of a shower Thanksgiving morning and then clearing and slightly cooler Friday into the weekend. Those are your weather headlines over the next 7 days.
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Our App today is called Food Network Kitchen. As we get closer to Thanksgiving Day, more people might want to get some ideas and help for what they’re planning for dinner. This app can help with ideas, not just for Thursday, but for every day of the week. It comes with step-by-step instructions and they come from different chefs that you see on Food Network TV shows. You can also learn new skills in the kitchen. The app has more than 50 live classes every week. You never know who the teacher will be. It comes with more than 80 thousand different recipes. You can save the ones that you consider your favorites. There are video instructions for making the dishes you want. You can also use the app to stream your favorite shows on the network. Food Network Kitchen is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Jill Cumnock, CEO of Ronald McDonald House joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
A restaurant in North Texas is teaming with local police and firefighters to deliver Thanksgiving meals to people who may not have anyplace else to go next week. Jared Chenevert owns Bearded Chef in Cedar Hill.
A North Texas boy with leukemia received bone marrow from a German man whom he’d never met. Joshua Coleman and DKMS are this week’s Difference Makers.
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No matter how tasty your Thanksgiving Meal is.....it's not safe for your dog. But there's a bakery in North Texas that can provide a healthy alternative for your favorite canine.
Kim Harmon with Three Dog Bakery in Arlington explains the menu to the KRLD Morning News.
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The National Weather Service says some parts of North Texas may see flurries Friday night, and much of the area is forecast to drop to freezing or below. With cold weather forecast, AAA is urging people to get cars ready for winter now instead of waiting for the potential of a major storm.
"Proper vehicle maintenance is so important going into winter because you don't want to have a roadside emergency," says AAA's Daniel Armbruster.
Plus, Dallas cop on administrative leave following domestic incident, and Aaron Dean's council makes motion to move trial.
The midterms are in the rearview, and the balance of power in Washington is becoming more clear.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Face the Nation Moderator Margaret Brennan to preview her show, which includes a chat with former Vice President Mike Pence.
Today: Morning cold front, increasing clouds. Colder air oozes in. High: Mid to upper 40s. Wind: NNE 10-15 mph.
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Plus, will the trial of a former Fort Worth police officer be moved out of Tarrant County? KRLD All Local - Nov. 18, 2022
On Ask the Expert, Officer Shannon Seabrook joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the Crime Awareness and Education Officer with McKinney Police and shares some common sense tips to keep you safe.
Governor Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency and Texas school superintendents that the Covid-19 vaccine cannot be mandated in order for a student to attend school. In a tweet he wrote "In Texas, we honor & defend the freedom of parents to choose what is best for the health of their families."
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Our App today is called Stocard. How many reward cards do you have stuffed in your purse or your wallet or even your keyring? This app is a storehouse for all those reward programs, and you can access them instantly through it. It's kind of like a virtual wallet of those cards. You just digitize them with the barcodes and numbers. It only takes a few seconds to digitize all of them. When you get to a store that you use the cards, just open the browser and scan the bar code on your phone. It works with all of them from Kroger to Sam's to Walgreens. There's also a rewards program in the app to give you savings when you go shopping. It also gives you coupons, discounts, flyers, and catalogs to find what you're looking for. Clean out your wallet and keep your cards here. Stocard - Rewards Cards Wallet is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The Dallas Cowboys lost in overtime Sunday to the Green Bay Packers, as quarterback Dak Prescott threw two interceptions. While no one is calling for Prescott to be removed in favor of Cooper Rush, how much pressure is on Dallas' franchise quarterback? Austin York and Dylan Reid break it down in this edition of 'Merica's Team.
Photo: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks to pass during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Nov. 13, 2022, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Cowboys 31-28 in overtime. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is redesigning the temporary paper license plate tags issued by automobile dealers. The move, announced Thursday, comes after several reports of problems with those tags.
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For those impacted by Saturday's air show crash in Dallas, there is help available.
The counseling is available for attendees, first responders, schools and anyone else impacted by the incident.
The hotline number is 469-342-1502.
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Brandon Dermer joins KRLD's What to Watch team to talk about his first feature film, I'm Totally Fine.
Love Field is planning for its busiest holiday travel season ever, and the airport is warning travelers, parking garages will fill up quickly.
Frisco police investigate violent home invasion.
Texas is asking for federal money to help people rebuild after tornado damage suffered earlier this month.
KRLD All Local - November 17, 2022
From shopping, to lights, to music...there's a lot to do Around Town. KRLD's John Liddle has the lineup for the weekend.
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A brief warm up today, another cold front early tomorrow drops temperatures once again, clouds invade tomorrow and stick around through late Saturday, a slight chance of snow flurries before noon Saturday, remaining cool through Monday, and we may hit 60° by next Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Plus, police are still searching for a suspect after a violent home invasion in Plano, and an earthquake Wednesday in West Texas was the third-strongest ever recorded in the state. KRLD All Local - Nov. 17, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott is asking for a federal disaster declaration for several counties in northeast Texas because of damage caused by tornadoes on November 4th. He has submitted a letter with that request to the US Small Business Administration.
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Two H-E-B openings in Collin County this fall drew crowds who waited outside for hours to be among the first inside. The stores marked the grocer’s long-anticipated arrival in Dallas-Fort Worth. But what’s with all the hype around a grocery store?
University of Texas business marketing professor Leigh McAlister tells Baylee Friday what sets the chain apart from its competitors and H-E-B Executive Vice President of Northwest Food and Drug Juan Carlos Ruck explains why this fall was the right time for the brand to expand in Dallas-Fort Worth
Our App today is called Elfster. As you can tell by the name, this is a Christmas app. Even better, it's a shopping app. Even better, it's a Secret Santa app. If you have ever tried to coordinate a Secret Santa at your office, you know all the plates that you have to keep spinning to get the program running right. This app can help. You and your co-workers can take part and put in your wish lists to make sure that you get something you might actually want from your Secret Santa. Put in the things you see from your favorite shopping sites. The app helps to invite everyone that you want in the program. You can manage your shopping and gift registries with it. The app also can generate the names and figure out who you're buying for, and who is buying for you. It's versatile. It's a Secret Santa app that can be used for other holidays as well. It's Elfster. Just in time for Christmas. A free app on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Aaron Dean lawyer's ask that his trial be moved from Fort Worth and a report of someone with a weapon puts UNT into lockdown mode.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued a lock-down on Wednesday afternoon when police received a call about someone on campus possibly carrying a rifle. A search by police revealed the person was actually carrying camera equipment.
COVID, flu and RSV... they are all plaging our hospital systems right now. Kids and the elderly are getting it the worst.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Jaime Fergie joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the Infectious disease doctor from Driscoll Children's Hospital. He talks about the concern of overflow in cases of RSV and flu in particular, that could lead to higher hopitalizations through the holiday season. He advocates for prevention through vaccination and common-sense practices.
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Rafael R Lizardi, Chief Financial Officer, Texas Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq:TXN) joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, authorities are working to track down the driver who led a Grand Prairie police officer on a chase this week that ended in a deadly crash, in his state of the city address, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, said officials have committed to making Dallas the safest big city in the country, and Fort Worth is considering extending its teen curfew.
Making its Texas debut at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, “The Science Behind Pixar” offers a unique look into the Pixar filmmaking process. Exploring the nearly 10,000-square-foot exhibition, visitors will learn about the science and technology used to create their most beloved animated films and characters.
KRLD's John Liddle previewed the exhibit with Dr. Linda Silver, Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer.
The exhibit opens to members on Wednesday and to the public on Thursday. The Science Behind Pixar's long run continues through Labor Day 2023.
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The biggest outdoor skating rink in North Texas will open this week in the Christmas Capital of Texas. Susan Darwin reports.
There is all kinds of art in this world. Even art on four wheels. And some of the finest sports, American muscle, hot rods, pickups and custom vehicles are available in one place at Maple Brothers Auctions inaugural Dallas auction on Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 at Dallas Market Hall.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jennifer Tetley, Marketing Director for Maple Brothers Auctions about what to expect.
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AAA Texas is projecting that 4 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more away from home this Thanksgiving.
That figure is 95% of pre-pandemic numbers.
"Most travelers will drive to their destinations with around 3.6 million people traveling by car in the Lone Star State, which is similar to last year. Across America, 49 million people are expected to travel by car," the report indicates.
KRLD's John Liddle discussed the outlook with Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas.
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According to government figures released Wednesday morning, retail sales rose 1.3% in October from September.
"The 8.3% year-over-year increase, however, slipped a little bit from September’s 8.6% year-over-year gain, says Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst from Bankrate.com. "Like other recent months, year-over-year retail sales increases continue to be roughly in line with inflation."
KRLD's John Liddle broke down the numbers with Ted.
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Plus, Grand Prairie police decry fake paper tags after an officer's death after a crash during a pursuit and the Dallas mayor says the city is safer in his state of they city address. KRLD All Local - Nov. 16, 2022
Another week is cruising by and temperatures continue to be very cold for this time of the year.
We'll continue to feel below average temperatures over the next 7 days, experience another cold front from the Arctic on Friday, and there's a very slight chance of a snow flurry or two early Saturday morning while you're sleeping.
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It doesn't matter the weather, hot or cold. Is there ever a bad time for grilling? This app can give you some ideas about what to make for your barbecue grillin' dinners. It comes with thousands of recipes for everything that you'd want on your plate. You can find recipes for smoking or grilling different meats. There's anything from Texas Style Smoked Beef Brisket to Smoked Pork Tender Loin to even a Wood Fired Pizza with Red Pesto. It also updates those recipes every week. The app also lets you know all the ingredients that you need into a grocery list. You can also find some ideas for recipes with the items you have in your refrigerator. The fridge can be an inspiration. There are hundreds of step by step videos to guide you from start to serve. Hey Grill Hey is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Police in Frisco have issued a warning to shoppers to be on alert after a series of purse-snatching incidents in the past few days. Police believe two of the incidents may involve the same suspect.
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Plus, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says "the city of Dallas is back," and Dallas City councilmembers are concerned about the wait time to receive a building permit.
Christopher E. Gay, the co-founder and CEO of Evry Health, explains to KRLD's David Johnson how his company is trying to simplify healthcare choices for employees at companies with more than 100 employees.
The 2022 Chi Omega Christmas Market is a 45-year holiday tradition in Dallas of helping those in need. It's happening this year at Fair Park in the Automobile Building, kicking off Wednesday night November 16th, and going on until Saturday, Nov.19th.
Bars and restaurants struggling with staffing issues and inflation as a result of the pandemic have a week left to apply for grants. The Texas Travel Industry Recovery Program is run by the Texas Economic Development Office.
Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to county judges along the Rio Grande, urging them to contact federal lawmakers before the next Congress is sworn in. The 118th Congress is scheduled to start January 3, 2023.
"As you know, President Biden has abandoned his responsibility to enforce immigration laws, and Congress has refused to hold the President accountable and has abandoned its own responsibility to use the immigration power given to it in Article I, § 8 of the U.S. Constitution," Abbott writes.
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Plus, DeSoto ISD is investigating after an officer used pepper spray to quell a brawl on campus, Keller ISD trustees add "gender fluidity" to the list of topics off-limits in library books, and the Dallas police chief is frustrated over violent criminals being let out of jail. KRLD All Local - Nov. 15, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic was just the latest international public health emergency. An expert at the Vanderbilt School of Medicine talks about what's next and how to handle it.
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As the Texas population grows, the state will need more state parks to keep pace with demand, says Luke Metzger, director of Environment Texas. He says the group will ask the Texas Legislature for $1 billion from its "rainy day fund" to create more state parks.
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Plus, the Keller ISD board voted to ban certain books at a meeting Monday night and Frisco ISD institutes a new bathroom policy. KRLD All Local - Nov. 15, 2022
We've been in a pretty chilly weather pattern the past several days and this pattern will continue for the next week. Plenty of sunshine, another cold front, no rain, flirting with the freezing mark in the morning hours, ample sunshine with below average temperatures through the weekend.
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Inflation is making everything tough... but one thing it's affecting that is already tough on its own - divorce.
Legal bills are adding to the tension. The price of legal services went up 7.4% in September from a year earlier, according to the Labor Department... and On average, divorcing spouses in the U.S. each pay $11,300 in attorneys’ fees, according to a 2019 survey by Nolo.
On Ask the Expert, Jennifer Hargrave with Hargrave Family Law joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the correlation between today's economy and marriages.
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Our App today is called Radio Garden. There are people in the world who just love listening to the radio. I'm one of them. I'm fascinated with what's coming through the speakers. We always tell you that you can find us and other great stations through the Audacy app. But, this app lets you play in a bigger garden. This app brings you the world. When you open the app, you see the Earth from what looks like Google Earth. You can rotate the globe and point it at any area in the world. When you land on a city, you can see what radio stations they have. Point it to Australia, and you can listen to all kinds of stations anywhere from Melbourne to Perth. Spin the globe again to London and hear what's going on in the UK. There are thousands of stations to listen to. Here is what's hot in music in any country. Every green dot is a city with radio stations. Radio Garden is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchase.
Plus, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says he wants to investigate polling places in Harris County, and Coppell ISD parents try to save an elementary school from closing.
Investigators have recovered some crucial items as they look into the cause of Saturday's deadly air show crash in Dallas, they said at a Monday news conference.
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There are a lot of things that can ruin your day but getting the flu shouldn’t be one of them. With the holiday season approaching, the American Nurses Association is encouraging all eligible people to get vaccinated against flu and say, Not Today, Flu!
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr.Ernest Grant, the first man to be elected to the office of president of the American Nurses Association.
Refusing to back down, Coppell parents who are working to save a popular elementary school from closing will be at tonight's school board meeting and plan to tell the board closing Pinkerton is NOT an option.
Names of all six victims from Dallas air show crash released.
US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus resigns.
Arlington police confirming a murder-suicide that left two women dead inside an Arlington home.
KRLD All Local - November 14, 2022
The head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection has resigned. The Senate confirmed Chris Magnus as commissioner of the agency in December of 2021, but last week, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asked him to resign.
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Just a year ago, tech stocks had driven the NASDAQ Composite to all-time highs. But growth companies like Meta are struggling. Last week, Facebook's parent company announced a 13-percent reduction in the workforce. So is the diving tech stock phase over? How will we know?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CBS News Money expert Jill Schlesinger about the topic.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is seeking video of the mid-air collision at the air show and the Dallas Cowboys let a 14-point lead slip away in a loss Sunday at Green Bay. KRLD All Local - Nov. 14, 2022
A rainy, chilly and downright nasty day is ahead today folks, Sunshine Tuesday through the weekend, and below average temperatures. Those are your weather stories for the next 7 days.
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This is a meal planning app, especially when you want to eat healthy. It does the whole step-by-step thing, and gives you guided directions to make your lunches and dinners. The app puts together meal plans that's designed for you, based on what you put in your preferences. It has different kinds of diet plans, like paleo or flex, vegan, or keto. When you get your meal plan of food, the app automatically puts the ingredients that you need into a grocery shopping list for the week. The app gives you the full nutritional values of everything that you eat. Mealime Meal Plans & Recipes is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
The NTSB has confirmed that six people were killed in a collision between two planes at the Wings Over Dallas airshow over the weekend.
One of the victims, 67-year-old Terry Barker, was well-known in Keller. The retired pilot for American Airlines was a former member of the Keller City Council.
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Investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board have arrived in Dallas to investigate Saturday's mid-air collision between two vintage planes at the Wings Over Dallas airshow.
The agency has confirmed six people were killed in the collision. Five people were on board the larger plane, identified as a Boeing B-17G and one person was on board the smaller plane, a Bell P-63F.
A mid-air collision between two planes near Dallas Executive Airport during the Wings Over Dallas World War II Air show was reported Saturday afternoon by Dallas Fire-Rescue.
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Members of the Navy Reserve spent Veterans Day volunteering for Habitat for Humanity at a home that will go to an Army veteran and his family. They spent Friday laying sod at the house in Southeast Fort Worth.
"It's a great way to give back to our larger military community," says Navy Cmdr Kris Hooper. "We always look for opportunities to give back to the communities we serve."
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The George W. Bush Institute is now taking applications for the 2023 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program. Since launching in 2018, 176 veterans and civilians have completed the program.
Plus, New information on deadly shooting in Arlington and Duncanville High opts out of post-season play following the loss of their title.
Andre Thomas claims he began hearing voices when he was nine years old. In 2004, he says those voices urged him to ritualistically murder his estranged wife, their son and her daughter in Sherman. Afterward, he stabbed himself in the chest.
Friday is Veterans Day. Our men and women who served and continue to serve need our most support. As we take the day to think of our military, it's worth noting... more than 2 million Americans continue to serve in over 100 countries. According to the non profit Troops Direct, they are in dire need of critical supplies they require to ensure their safety and mission effectiveness.
Aaron Negherbon is the Founder and Executive Director of Troops Direct. They send very unique and important care packages all over the world to our serving men and women. He joined the KRLD Afternoon News on Ask the Expert.
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From one day to another North Texas swung from the mid-80s to the lower 40s and from sunny and humid weather to wet, cold and gloomy conditions.
On Ask the Expert, Peter Geiger joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He's the Chief Editor of the Farmers' Almanac.
David Rancken and Kristin Diaz revisited his predicted forecast for the metroplex to see how things are panning out so far.
To help celebrate Veterans today many stores and restaurants are offering veterans freebies to show their thanks.
Police in Midlothian have arrested a man suspected in several sexual assault cases where the victims were children.
Following UIL discipline to both of the Duncanville's boys and girls basketball teams for violations, the district has re-assigned both Duncanville High basketball coaches.
KRLD All Local - November 11, 2022
The North Texas Food Bank, along with the University of North Texas at Dallas and Tom Thumb / Albertsons, will provide nourishing food to community members in need through a public event on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022.
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A high school senior is helping homeless people find recovery, and get off the streets. Here's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker.
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The Dallas Stars are honoring the service of America's bravest during Military and Veterans Appreciation Night, when they host the San Jose Sharks at 7:30 p.m. Friday night.
Retired U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans will participate in the ceremonial puck drop prior to the game.
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With Tuesday's midterm election having come and gone, we're still struggling to see exactly what the balance of power will look like in Washington over the next two years.
That will be the main topic on CBS' Face the Nation, Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. CT.
Moderator Margaret Brennan will speak with Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin and Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton, among others.
KRLD's John Liddle got a preview of this Sunday's show with Margaret Brennan.
Plus, the Dallas County Central Appraisal District hacked on Thursday, and Texas Woman's University is guaranteeing free tuition for some students. KRLD All Local - Nov. 11, 2022
As promised, the cold front has arrived! Some of you lucky ones saw some brief heavy rain and thunder earlier this morning, north of DFW. More rain will form to our southwest later this morning and move across the area by late morning through the afternoon, however, the bulk of the rain will fall south of Highway 380. The rain will end from west to east late this afternoon into the evening hours.
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Police in Midlothian have arrested a man suspected in several sexual assault cases where the victims were children. They're also working with authorities in another state to determine if there are more possible victims.
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Voters in five Texas cities Tuesday said yes to decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana, possession of four ounces or less, but that doesn't mean it will happen, at least not in Killeen, where voters said yes to proposition A by 69%.
City councilman and former mayor Jose Segarra is wary. He says after the votes are canvassed, it goes to the seven member city council. "They can either accept it or they can just say no and not accept it because it contradicts state and federal laws, or they can change it. They could decide this is what the citizens want but we're going to make some changes to it."
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Our App today is called Pure Nature. Sound apps are very popular on the App Store. This one is the sound of nature that you might not get to hear too often, especially if you're cooped up in an office or your home all day long. It has more than a hundred different landscapes that are rendered in 3 dimensions. You can fill your hearing with rain, winds, waves, or even the sound of thunderstorms in the distance. You can use the timer to fall asleep to those sounds and have the app turn itself off. When you get up with the alarm, you can set it to the sounds of birds. This app is designed to help you relax for better rest, or it can help you with your focus to stay on task throughout the day. You can put together a playlist of your favorite sounds and recordings. The app says it's best to listen in headphones to get the full 3-D effect in your ears. Pure Nature -- 3D Soundscapes is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
Emotions could run high tonight when a group of parents in Coppell show up at a school board meeting, in an effort to save a beloved elementary school.
The Coppell ISD and the Bond Steering Committee have hinted Pinkerton elementary school could be closed or repurposed under a bond package that would be put to a vote in May 2023.
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Plus, Fall weather is finally here as the temperature drop through the week, and police make arrest in road rage shooting.
A network of car dealerships in North Texas has expanded its holiday effort to connect with local non-profits. Park Place Dealerships first launched its "Season of Giving" campaign last year, giving $100,000 to 23 charities.
The Texas Workforce Commission held job fairs across the state Thursday ahead of Veterans Day Friday. The job fairs called, "Hiring Red, White and You" took place at 28 locations across Texas.
Friday is Veteran's Day all over the country. It's the day we say thank you to the men and women of the Armed Forces who dedicate themselves to protecting our freedoms. When they come home, it can be a difficult transition back to civilian life.
That's why there are programs like CAPE at SMU. That's the university's program for Continuing Education and Professional Development for veterans.
On today's Ask The Expert, Robert Hurst joined us. He's the Director of Veterans Affairs at SMU
The Junior League of Collin County’s 27th Annual ‘Neath the Wreath Holiday Gift Market is happening this weekend. Visitors can shop from over 130 small businesses ahead of the holidays.
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Plus, A temporary eviction ordinance could help landlords and the state has more sales tax revenue with Texans spending more.
Established in 1929, the Dallas Foundation was the first community foundation in Texas. Now the foundation is celebrating a huge milestone, crossing the $1 billion mark in giving to Dallas-area nonprofit organizations.
Nov. 7 marked the 22nd anniversary of the last day without a traffic-related death on Texas roadways. The Texas Department of Transportation has launched a campaign called "End the Streak" to encourage people not to drive distracted or under the influence in an effort to put the state on a path to safer roads.
Kenna Mitchell with TxDOT and Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas tell Baylee Friday the three things everyone should avoid while behind the wheel, and Deanna Irwin shares the story of her daughter's death on Texas roads and what she's doing to prevent other families from going through the same pain.
Texas law says your vaccine records could be destroyed unless you "opt in".
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The latest Consumer Price Index numbers show inflation slowed in October. But it's still up 7.7% from 12 months ago.
It's a positive sign that needs to continue, Bankrate.com Chief Financial Analyst, Greg McBride tells KRLD's John Liddle.
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Veteran's Day weekend is here. And there is plenty for the whole family to do.
KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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Plus, police identify the victims in a murder suicide at the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office, and a tornado that blew through North Texas on Friday was classified an EF-4. KRLD All Local - Nov. 10, 2022
One last day of 80° weather, a huge weather change late tonight with colder air and some rain arriving, staying chilly through all of next week, and more rain in the forecast by next Monday.
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More and more people are giving up their gas guzzling cars for hybrids or all-electric cars, like Teslas. Charging the car at home or at the office is pretty easy to take care of. But, there are times that you get to a place where you need a charge, and you're not near one of those places. This is a maps app to show you where the nearest charging stations are near where you are. You can set the filters for your type of plug, as well as the charging speed that you need; like Level 1, Level 2, or DC Fast Chargers. It covers just about any place in all of North America. It also lets you know which charging stations are located in places that food that you can buy or bathrooms. You can also help other EV drivers if you find a new station that's not on the map. PlugShare is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Up to 2 million young adults ages 18-24 are homeless in U.S. Connections Homes Texas is working to provide support and love through families that are willing to open up their hearts and homes to young adults who have aged out of the foster care system.
Their Executive Director Janna Gardner joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk about their upcoming event called Evening of Gratitude happening Thursday November 10th in Mckinney.
To reserve your ticket text 214-213-0009.
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On Ask the Expert, Rich Hollander, Managing Partner of Axcelora, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk about why this is an issue when it seems that more and more people are needing some extra cash in their pockets.
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Shalet Monique plays an FBI agent in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.She joins us on this episode of KRLD's What to Watch to discuss her experience filming.
Plus, murder-suicide at Dallas County Medical Examiner's office leaves two dead, and Republicans performed well in Texas midterms.
General Motors is running training for firefighters in Texas on how to safely respond to crashes involving electric vehicles. GM is running training in Garland this week and will be in Austin next week.
On this week's edition of Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Amy Riser, the Regional Directorof the Fort Worth Better Business Bureau, about holiday scams and more.
But first, he visits with David Stupey, the Managing Director of Envision, a company providing inspiration and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Dallas voters overwhelmingly approved Prop A, which gives the go ahead to a 2% hotel occupancy tax increase, in exchange for $1.5 billion in improvements to some Dallas landmarks.
$1.2 billion will go to expand and improve the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. And $300 million will renovate and repair Fair Park.
Legendary architect Bryan Trubey, of Overland Partners, has been working with Fair Park First to create a vision for an improved Fair Park.
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This one is just a fun app to let you add some animation to your photos. And you can make the people in your photos sing and dance to popular music. It uses artificial intelligence to animate the eyes, mouth, and bodies. Oh, it doesn't matter if you use your photos or some kind of pictures of famous people. That means you can make Abe Lincoln sing Rick Astley or the heads of Mount Rushmore do a Queen song. All you have to do is upload a picture to the app. Then, you pick out a song that you want the A.I. to have the picture sing. Hit the REVIVE button, and watch the magic. It animates the photo. Watch their heads bob along to the song as they sing. Revive is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
North Texas doctors say we could be in for a doozy of a flu season.
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Tarrant County voters elect a new county judge.
Voters across the state, including here in North Texas, are changing local laws surrounding marijuana possession.
Dallas police investigating fatal shooting at the Dallas Medical examiners office.
KRLD All Local - November 9, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton were all re-elected on Tuesday night, while Dallas voters approved a new hotel occupancy tax and Denton voters decided to decriminalize marijuana. University of North Texas political science professor Kimi King joined the KRLD Morning News to breakdown the election results.
The Republican Governors Association is congratulating Greg Abbott for winning a third term as Texas governor. With 91% of polling places reporting Wednesday morning, the Texas Secretary of State's office said Abbott led Democrat Beto O'Rourke 55 to 44 percent.
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Plus, the city of Denton voted to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana on Tuesday, and police are investigating after an apparent murder-suicide at the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office. KRLD All Local - Nov. 9, 2022
We'll see some sunshine today and tomorrow as temperatures warm to near 80° Enjoy it while it lasts, because the bottom is going to drop out early Friday morning and we're going to stay very chilly for this time of the year all the way through the end of next week.
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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins has won a fourth term in office. Early returns show him with a commanding lead over Republican challenger Lauren Davis with 64 percent of the vote. Jenkins delivered a victory speech on Zoom Tuesday night before heading off to the Dallas County Democratic Party's election-returns watch party.
Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown answered questions from reporters after an apparent murder-suicide at the Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office.
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Thirty-five people from 17 countries became United States citizens Tuesday at UNT Dallas.
Mid terms elections are currently underway. With 62 million Hispanics in the US and about 11 million of them right here in Texas, how much of the Latino vote will determine our future?
Javier Palomarez is the President and CEO of the US Hispanic Business Council spoke with KRLD's Kristin Diaz. He shares his thoughts on how the political races have fared in reaching out to Hispanic business owners.
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'Love Is Blind' star Raven Ross joins KRLD to talk about her experience on the show, the shocking twist at her wedding, and more!
Police are still talking with witnesses but here's what they have confirmed for us so far. A driver has been taken to John Peter Smith in critical condition after being shot . It happened around 8:30 this morning on westbound I-30 at Cooks Lane.
Both Democrats and Republicans are anticipating a big voter turnout today and Texas election workers are ready.
Texas Governor Abbott hopes the state’s history of voting Republican will deliver him a third term, but Democratic leaders are banking on a huge showing for candidate Beto O'Rourke.
Today's election is about the balance of power in Washington and with key Senate races are still very tight.
KRLD All Local - November 8, 2022
A couple of former pro skateboarders created an urban farm to fight food insecurity and connect with their community. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Makers.
Plus, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones makes big campaign contributions, and Mansfield schools speak out against a racist photo. KRLD All Local - Nov. 8, 2022
Morning clouds afternoon sun is our weather story today through Thursday. Morning lows will only be in the mid to upper 60s, afternoon highs near 80°.
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This is an app to help you get some control over some of those household chores. 70% of people say they feel guilty that their home isn't clean enough. This is like an amped-up to do list for the home. You can break it down to the various rooms in the house, and what needs to get cleaned up and taken care of. It helps you to figure out what areas need priority, like the kitchen or the bathrooms. Who can remember all the tasks that you have to do, even if you're in a one bedroom apartment? This app can also help you make a game of cleaning everything. Your family can also sync up the app to compete which one can get the chores done right in the fastest amount of time. Tody is 7 bucks on iTunes and free on Android, but on Android, there are in-app purchases.
There are warnings about a new drug making the rounds. It's called Xylazine and it's intended for animal use as a sedative and muscle relaxer. It is being mixed in with fentanyl. Overdose deaths have been reported in Maryland, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
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There's a new baby hippopotamus at the Dallas Zoo. The calf was born on Sunday, October 30th around 5:30pm. Officials at the zoo say both the mother and baby are doing well, but they will be kept away from the main habitat and viewing area for a few weeks.
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A Sansom Park officer has a long road to recover ahead of her after she was shot during a training exercise over the weekend.
Ofc. Lina Mino was shot in the face during a school shooter training exercise in Forest Hill on Saturday.
Officer Mino underwent surgery at JPS and has many more to come.
"She is still in the ICU," says Sansom Park Police Chief James Burchfield, "but she's more stable than she was Saturday, but she has still got a long way to go."
Plus, the Supreme Court declines hearing appeal of former DPD officer Amber Guyger, and Texas has gone 22 years with at least 1 traffic-related death per day.
Plus, Plano HEB opens and a Prosper school employee charged after toddlers were exposed to THC.
Every kid deserves to have a hopeful holiday season.
And the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, is kicking off its annual “Holiday of Hope” giving program, and asking for your help.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Megan Bawcum-Assistant Director of Support Services at DCAC to talk about the opportunity to provide for kids in North Texas.
Mike Roberts, the founder of the Horse's Axe, tells KRLD's David Johnson how an idea that started as a joke turned into his retirement plan with two locations -- one in Denton and one in Denison. A third location will open soon in downtown McKinney.
Rosenberg Police have cancelled an Amber Alert issued Tuesday night. The alert was issued after they say a man stabbed an employee at a business and stole his tow truck just after 6 pm Tuesday.
Police say Alexander Ordonez then drove to a babysitter and abducted his one year old daughter. They say Ordonez and the child's mother were not still together.
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Plus, an employee at a Prosper preschool is facing charges after four toddlers became sick after exposure to THC, and the Dallas Cowboys fail to make a trade deadline deal.
A bit of fog this morning, warmth and wind, severe thunderstorms, a nice weekend, and a quick warm-up early next week.. those are your weather stories over the next several days.
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The two candidates for governor are holding a series of "Get out the Vote" rallies across Texas before Tuesday's election. Through the end of early voting Monday, the Texas Secretary of State says 18.76% of registered voters had participated, down from 32.43% through Halloween in 2018.
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Our App today is called SafeUp. This is a safety app for women and girls. It offers up real-time support from an entire community of users. There are more than 150 thousand people all over the world using the app to protect each other. You can set up different kinds of safety checks. Someone will check up on you to make sure you're ok, if you're in a situation where you don't feel safe. They can come every 5 minutes, 15 minutes, or every 30 minutes. There are women that are trained to help you through phone calls, video chat, or even if you need someone there next to you in person. Every area has a list of trained guardians that you can rely on whenever you need them. If you want to become one of those guardians, you can get trained to do so. Safe UP: Women Safety Guardian is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Filmmakers from Texas have held the world premiere of a documentary on the life of a mortician from Galveston during the Austin Film Festival. The 29th Austin Film Festival is taking place this week at theaters in Central Texas.
Song of the Cicada chronicles the work of Dale Carter, who has worked as a mortician in Galveston for the past 32 years.
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A letter circulating on social media is claiming there are some "anomalies" in the data for early voting in Tarrant County ahead of the November 8th general election.
Soon, open containers could become illegal in and around Fort Worth's West 7th District.
Plus, Interstate 30 was closed for more than 10 hours Tuesday due to a crash, a school staffer in Prosper faces charges after children were exposed to THC, and there's just one week left until the midterms.
A now-former school staffer at a preschool in Prosper is facing charges after four toddlers became ill after being exposed to the active ingredient in marijuana.
As we draw nearer to election day, KRLD will be talking to candidates who are running for offices in north Texas and throughout the state. Today, we spotlight the race for the US Congressional seat in district 30. This represents much of south Dallas and for years was represented by retiring congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.
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This weekend, we get back that hour of sleep that we loaned out in the spring. Sunday is the end of Daylight Saving Time.
There's something changing the clocks that does a real number on our bodies and our sleep schedules. The time change is known to cause problems like Seasonal Affective Disorder, more car crashes as well as the sleep issues. But, the time change can also do a number on our hearts.
On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Fahmi Farah joined us. She's a cardiologist and the director of Bentley Heart in Fort Worth
Plus, as we draw nearer to election day, KRLD will be talking to candidates who are running for offices in North Texas and throughout the state. Tuesday, we spotlight the race for the US Congressional seat in District 30. This and more on the All Local midday news update for Nov. 1, 2022.
Travel has completely recovered from the pandemic. And while that's good for the economy, it's not great for those that are looking for a deal.
Rob Hays, the CEO Ashford Hospitality Trust, which runs a slew of hotel chains across the country, joined KRLD's John Liddle to get some tips for travelers who are going to face more demand for that hotel room this holiday season.
When approaching retirement age, where to live is a big decision. And it turns out, according to one list, Texas cities aren't a great place to retire.
US News and World Report is out with their Best Places to Retire rankings, sorting the 150 largest metro areas using factors like cost of living, health care, desirability and residents' happiness.
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About every 150 seconds in the United States someone is diagnosed with lung cancer. Oncologist Dr. Jacob Sands says early detection is key to long-term survival.
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Plus, the Duncanville boys' basketball team was stripped of its state title and a federal prison escapee is still on the run. KRLD All Local - Nov. 1, 2022
Above average temperatures, the threat for some strong to severe storms, and a decent weekend. Those are your weather stories on this first day of November.
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On Ask the Expert, Bill Dendy joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some tips on what to do if you go in with others on a Texas Lottery ticket. Bill is a financial advisor Bill Dendy with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
Our App today is called Duolingo Math. You might know Duolingo as a great app to learn a foreign language. But, this version is for children to help them with their math skills. The app's makers say 90 percent of people have math anxiety of some kind. It's not just kids that could use a refresher. This app can help you with the basics, or more complicated problems. The app lets you work through math problems without dealing with textbooks. You learn it by doing it. Train your brain to think math. It can help your kids with multiplication to fractions. It works for all grade levels. Adults can use it as a way to know percentages, which is great if you need to tip at a restaurant. Math has all kinds of applications in real life. Duolingo Math is a free app on iTunes.
Plus, a young adult faces 15 years in prison for terrorizing a Dallas couple, and a man shot by Dallas police passes away.
Lottery retailers in North Texas are seeing more interest in Powerball with Monday's jackpot estimated at $1 billion a few hours before the drawing.
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Plus, a Plano woman was sentenced to two years behind bars for sexually assaulting a child and there have been questions this year about the quality of candidates running for elected office. KRLD All Local - Oct. 31, 2022
Whether it's fruit flavored chewable candy or chocolate covered treats candy costs are up this year up more than 13 percent overall. And if you're giving out the most popular Halloween treats it will really cost you. M and M's and Snicker are up 14 percent. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups cost 35 percent more this year, Skittles are up 41 percent and Twix are up more than 50 percent that's according to the retail analytics firm Datasembly. A lot of people stocked up early this year hoping to avoid higher prices. Despite the huge price hikes people are spending more on Halloween this year then ever before. Americans will spend over $3 billion on candy alone
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Over two in five (43%) U.S. adults say their finances are worse now than when President Biden was elected two years ago, according to a new study from Bankrate.com. This is more than those who say their finances are the same (39%) or better (18%).
Other interesting findings heading into the midterm elections include:
-Older Americans and Republicans are more likely to say their finances are worse.-
Among Republicans who say their finances are worse: a whopping 93% believe President Biden is to blame.-Among Democrats who say their finances are worse: only 30% believe President Biden is to blame.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about the study with Mark Hamrick from Bankrate.com.
We're on the cusp of open enrollment, which opens on Tuesday, November 1.
According to a recent survey, 70 percent of employed individuals plan “to spend more time reviewing their benefit selections during open enrollment to help make the most of their benefit dollars because of inflation.”
But from HMOs to PPOs to HDHPs and more...there is a lot to think about...and it can get overwhelming.
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger joined KRLD's John Liddle for some thoughts on the decisions ahead.
Loneliness is bad for your health. One study has compared it to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.
And more than 1 in 3 Americans are lonely, according to a Harvard study. But that number really rises if you're younger. 61% of people aged 18-25 and 51% of mothers with young children report being lonely.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Leigh Richardson from the Brain Performance Center in Dallas about the problem of loneliness.
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Plus, reports say 15% of registered voters have already cast a ballot, and the Dallas Cowboys blast the Chicago Bears on Sunday. KRLD All Local - October 31, 2022
Filtered sunshine, mild temperatures, a bit of wind, some strong to severe storms, and then a bit cooler. Those are your 7-day weather highlights as we start our new work and school week.
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On Ask the Expert, Maura Davies joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the Vice President of Marketing & Communications with the SPCA of Texas. She shares some do's and dont's of the holiday season and key safety tips for your four legged loved ones.
Our App today is called Forest. This is a productivity app to help you stay focused on your tasks at hand. It can also help you reach your goals. This app works on your phone by making you put down your phone and concentrate on what you need to do. You plant a virtual seed in a forest. As you're working, that seed will grow into a tree. And as you DON'T use your phone, the tree will thrive. If you keep picking it up, your tree withers up and dies. That focus of yours will help you plant more trees and let the forest thrive. You can earn different rewards for your forest, as long as you keep working and don't look at your phone. It also lets you help plant real trees with the group, Trees For The Future. So far, users have planted more than a million real trees. Forest is the number one productivity app in multiple countries. It's $4 on iTunes and free on Android. It has in app purchases.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Plus, a Fort Worth fires lieutenant for drinking on job and Texas lawmakers meet in January to approve budget for next 2 years
Patrick J O'Hare, Chief Market Analyst, briefing.com joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Denton's Day of the Dead Festival is this weekend. The free, family-friendly event draws thousands of visitors every year. The most unique and playful event of the weekend is the Coffin Race down Hickory Street. KRLD's John Liddle talked with David Pearson, Denton Day of the Dead festival director about the origins of the wild event.
For the fifth consecutive year, the Statler will be the host for Thanksgiving for Your Service, a tribute to our nation’s heroes presented by Centurion American Development Group and Operation Forever Free. On Thanksgiving Day, all active first responders, retired veterans, medical professionals, and their immediate families are invited to enjoy a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Texas lawmakers return to Austin in January, but they're also making changes to the current budget to pay for school and border security.
Texas ranks high on CDC ranking of flu cases.
KRLD All Local - October 28, 2022
KRLD's Mitch is joined by Eric Tars, Legal Director, National Homelessness Law Center to discuss the new Dallas ordinance that says you can't just hang out on a narrow median at an intersection.
For the second day in a row, a Fort Worth Police Department has been fired.
The department says Lt. Richard Perez was let go for drinking alcohol while on duty.
One of America's biggest comedic names, Lewis Black - the King of Rant,plays the Majestic in Dallas on November 4th.
Lewis joined KRLD's John Liddle to rant on the rain, political ads and Halloween. Lewis also told John how you can be a part of his show on November 4.
The City of Ennis is hosting its 20th annual "Autumn Daze" festival this weekend. The event runs through Sunday in the downtown area of the city of 21,000 people.
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As needs grow, and so do costs, the Tarrant Area Food Bank is launching its first ever Holidays of Hope Gift Catalog.
The interactive digital catalog gives donors an understanding of where their money is going as they donate to TAFB.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Stephen Raeside, our Chief Development and External Affairs Officer, about how the catalog helps their mission.
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A ton of nonsevere rain, chilly temperatures, some sunshine, and then a warm up. Those are your weather stories on this rainy Friday morning.
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As we draw nearer to election day, KRLD will be talking to candidates who are running for offices in north Texas and throughout the state.
Today, we spotlight the race for Collin County state representative District 70. This is seen as one of the most competitive races in the state, with the Democrats looking to flip it blue.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with Democrat Mihaela Plesa and Republican Jamee Jolly.
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Plus, some South Dallas residents don't want a former hospital used as a homeless shelter and a flu outbreak closes a school in Addison. KRLD All Local - October 28, 2022
Though early voting in the midterm elections is ongoing, communities in North Texas are already looking ahead to the legislative session that starts January 10, 2023. The North Texas Commission represents cities, counties and business groups.
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Former State Representative Ron Wilson has entered a plea of "guilty" to charges of willfully evading payment of income taxes he owed to the Internal Revenue Service.
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Our App today is called Cardboard Companion. This app is perfect for anyone who loves to play board games. You can use the app to find new games to play. There are more than 100 thousand different board games available to check out. The app is adding more games every day. There are games that you know, and maybe some you've never seen before and you can now. You can play those board games right there in the app. Try out some board games online, before you decide if you want to spend the money to get the real version. You can also find other board game fans to play together with. The app even can help you put together game nights with others. Build up your digital board game library with the app. Cardboard Companion is a new app. It's free on iTunes and Android.
Plus, Dallas Methodist shooter makes first court appearance since arrest and Uvalde parents clash with law enforcement.
Chairman and CEO of Southwest Airlines Bob Jordan talks with David Johnson in this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Plus, the City of Dallas has made a stance on panhandling, and the Dallas County Community College system is receiving money from the TWC.
This weekend, Dallas' NHL team will induct the first class for the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame. The first inductees are former captain Derian Hatcher and former GM and head coach Bob Gainey.
Additionally, retired numbers are automatically in (Neal Broten, Mike Modano, Jere Lehtinen, Sergei Zubov), along with team owners.
The weekend begins Saturday with a 1:00 p.m. home game vs. the New York Rangers, where Hatcher and Gainey will participate in a ceremonial face-off.
Then on Sunday, it's the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame Induction Gala where double Grammy nominee country group (and Texas natives) Midland will headline, hosted by the Dallas Stars Foundation at Gilley’s South Side Ballroom in Dallas at 6:00 p.m.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with the head of the Dallas Stars Foundation, Marty Turco.
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See our coplete list of Around Town events at KRLD.com
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Accused killer of two woman at Methodist Dallas out of hospital.
Arlington entertainment district getting apartment complex.
KRLD All Local - October 27, 2022
A splendid day today, a good chance of heavy-welcome rain tomorrow and Saturday morning, chilly temperatures, sunny skies, and warming temperatures. Those are our weather stories over the next 7 days!
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As we draw nearer to election day, KRLD will be talking to candidates who are running for offices in north Texas and throughout the state. Today, we spotlight the race for US Congressional District 32 which covers much of East Dallas and Richardson. The incumbent is Democrat Collin Allred who will take on Republican Antonio Swad a former CEO of Wingstop and Pizza Patron.
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As we draw nearer to election day, KRLD will be talking to candidates who are running for offices in north Texas and throughout the state. Today, we spotlight the race for US Congressional District 32 which covers much of East Dallas and Richardson. The incumbent is Democrat Collin Allred who will take on Republican Antonio Swad a former CEO of Wingstop and Pizza Patron.
The old fashioned business card is just that. This app can bring the business card into the 2020s with just your phone. These are business cards that don't take up paper stock. You can have them whenever you need them. Think of it as an extension of your phone contacts. You can create and share those digital business cards or you can scan the old-school business cards that you might get. The digital business card shows up in a unique QR code that you send to someone else in a text, social media or chat. It has all of your details that you would put onto a business card. When you scan a card, the app keeps track of when you met that person, and you can put in your own notes about that person. It even has a way to put up a virtual background for a video chat and it's linked to your business card info. HiHello Digital Business Card is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The Texas Rangers and Cordish Companies have started construction on an apartment complex in the Arlington Entertainment District. "One Rangers Way" will have 300 apartments and will be across Nolan Ryan Expressway from Choctaw Stadium.
The Texas Workforce Commission is awarding $3.5 million to Dallas College. The money is coming from its Skills Development Fund to help train employees in construction-related courses.
KRLD's What to Watch talks to Christian Navarro about his role in the new film Prey for the Devil.
People are getting into the spooky spirit to celebrate Halloween. While some only have decorations up for the month of October, others in North Texas deal with spirits 365 days a year.
On this episode of North Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday talks to Debbi Davis who is an innkeeper at the infamously haunted Miss Molly's Hotel in Fort Worth. She also talks to TCU parapsychology professor Tim Barth and Hill House Manor owner, Linda Hill.
Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke are criss-crossing Texas as early voting continues.
Through Tuesday, the Texas Secretary of State said 1,057,634 people had voted representing 5.98% of all registered voters.
Plus, hospitals will have moment of silence in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the Methodist Dallas shooting and Tarrant County approves budget to purchase electric cars.
The updated COVID-19 vaccines are available ahead of the holidays. But with the slow adoption of the booster, what are the upsides?
Dr. Neil Wingkun, an emergency room physician at Houston Methodist Hospital, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about his thoughts on the latest booster.
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For some kids, it's the most exciting night of the year. But Halloween trick-or-treating can also be dangerous.
Children are more at risk for injuries while out walking on Halloween night than on any other day of the year.
Children's Health Injury Prevention team member Jesus Alderete provided some of the top tips.
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A moment of silence for hospital shooting victims today
A new program aims to buy more electric cars for Tarrant County's fleet.
KRLD All Local - October 26, 2022
A couple of nice days ahead, A good chance for showers and storms Friday into the first part of Saturday, cooler temperatures, and then a big warm up next week. Those are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
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The Dallas City Council will consider some new regulations today aimed at cutting down on panhandling. The proposed new ordinances would allow officers with the City Marshal's Office to issue citations to people standing or walking in the median.
Our App Wednesday is called Alfred. This app can combine two things that are important to your life. First, what to do with your old cell phones, and second, how to improve security inside your home. You can turn your old smartphones into security cameras with this app. It lets you live-stream video from the house. First, you have to put the app on both phones and pair them. You can use it to talk to anyone at the end of the video stream. Your old smartphone has a motion detector that can trigger the video. The app can also be used as a video baby monitor. You can even use both cameras for extra security. You don't need an expensive in-house camera setup for your protection. Just use your old smartphones that are lying around doing nothing. Alfred Home Security Camera is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
As we draw nearer to election day, KRLD will be talking to candidates who are running for offices in north Texas and throughout the state. KRLD's Austin York spotlights the Agriculture Commissioner race, and spoke to the candidates.
Republican Sid Miller is the incumbent while Democrat Susan Hays is his opposition.
Dallas has started the construction of several infrastructure projects that encourage additional development in the southern sector of the city.
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Amid growing inflation, the majority of working Americans (55%) feel they are behind on retirement savings, according to a new report from Bankrate.com. Meanwhile, just 1 in 4 workers have increased their retirement contributions this year compared to last year, with 16% actually contributing less.
But it's not all bad news. Out of all working Americans, 1 in 5 (20%) say they are right on track, and 15% think they are ahead of where they should be. This includes 8% who feel “slightly ahead” and 7% who feel “significantly ahead.”
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Bankrate.com chief financial analyst Greg McBride to assess where Americans are.
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Early voting started Monday for the gubernatorial election November 8, and the Texas Secretary of State says 3.11% of the state's 17,672,916 registered voters had cast a ballot.
Of those, 394,866 had voted in person; 154,745 had voted by mail for a total of 549,611.
It’s common to hear people joke that they are “so OCD!”. But obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is no laughing matter, and it involves a lot more suffering than many are aware.
While it is not uncommon to sometimes obsess over disturbing things or to engage in ritualized actions as a way to cope, doing this occasionally is not OCD.
For Ethan Smith, his behaviors were time-consuming and interfered in a significant way with several aspects of his life. Eventually it made his life completely unlivable. Thankfully he got help.
Ethan is now a national advocate with the International OCD Foundation. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Ethan about his experience, and also spoke with Dr. John Sonnenberg, licensed clinical psychologist at Uptown Research Institute in Chicago.
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Rescue on White Rock Lake Monday night.
Man accused of double murder at hospital had violent criminal history.
KRLD All Local - October 25, 2022
Welcome rain yesterday, too much wind today, clearing skies, Pleasant temperatures, more rain, and then cooler weather again. Those are our weather stories over the next 7 days
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The DeSoto City Council has approved a new logo and flag for use on city facilities. The new design replaces a flag that had been in use since 1993.
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Plus, clean up after the State Fair of Texas begins and showers in North Texas didn't stop early voters.
Dallas police Chief Garcia and the Methodist Health System police Chief Glen Fowler delivered an update on the investigation into the deadly shooting at Dallas Methodist on Saturday morning.
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Our App today is called Rakuten. With inflation like it is, it's always a good thing when you can get some money back after you make a purchase. This app pays you to go shopping. It also has deals at close to 4 thousand stores. There's everything from Kohls to Target, and even eBay. The app gets paid when it recommends stores to shoppers, then it splits that money with you when you go in. You can cash back when you buy at your favorite stores. The app also can send you coupons for discounts. You might have known this app when it's called Ebates. When you sign up, and buy something for at least 25 bucks, it sends you 10 dollars as a welcome to the family. It works on the costs you pay for vacation with TripAdvisor, or Expedia, or other travel sites. It works with restaurants and movies. Rakuten is a free app on iTunes and Android.
A pretty grim story out about the state of our kids' education. The results are in from the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress. It's called the National Report Card, and it looks at math and reading scores for a couple of grades of students. Around the country, the numbers tumbled. That includes here in Dallas Fort Worth.
On Ask The Expert North Texas, Rena Honea joined us. She's the President of Alliance-AFT in Dallas.
A new study by pediatricians at UT-Southwestern Medical Center and Children's Medical Center Dallas, looked into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and emotional health of teenagers.
Image: Children's Medical Center Dallas on November 14, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. (Credit: Peter Larsen/Getty Images for Children's Medical Center Dallas)
Plus, cleanup underway after huge McKinney fire and investigation continues on Dallas Methodist shooting which left 2 employees dead.
The CDC reports that a third of working adults get six hours or less of sleep each night. And that's not enough.
Sleep researcher Dr. Chris Winter, consultant with the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL as well as the author of "The Sleep Solution" and "The Rested Child" talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the sleep problem for adults in the US, and his podcast, "Chasing Sleep."
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one of the many forms of intimate partner violence that can exist in relationship dynamics is financial abuse.
Beverly Harzog, from US News and World Report, notes that 99% of domestic abuse survivors have also experienced financial abuse.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Beverly about the signs and impacts of financial abuse – including elder financial abuse – and got tips for victims seeking a way out.
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Plus, the Dallas Cowboys triumphed over the Detriot Lions in Dak Prescott's return, and early voting starts Monday in Texas. KRLD All Local - October 24, 2022
The big weather stories this week are the rain chances and cooler temperatures! Widespread rain is in the forecast today and then again late Thursday into Friday.. great news.
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Your phone now has even more protection from spam callers. This app is a triple play of protection with a spam call blocker, robo call blocker, and a voicemail app that lets you put together more than one voicemail message. When spammers call you, the app will tell the call that the number is disconnected. That could take you off the list. It also continues to update to watch out for the most spam calling numbers. It lets you save your voicemails as long as you want them. It comes with visual voicemail, so you can see what the message is before you hear it. You can add a second line, for your work calls, so you don’t confuse them with personal calls. The app also comes with a Virtual Receptionist to help with call screening, so you can send some calls to your assistant or partner. There are a lot of features with YouMail. It’s a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in app purchases.
Believe it or not, there is a dress code of sorts at the polling place -- specifically, within 100 feet of it.
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Hervis Rogers waited in the rain six hours the night of March 3, 2020, to vote in the Democratic primary. He was the last in line and left the precinct police place at Texas Southern University in Houston after midnight. More than a year later he was arrested for voting.
The shooting took place inside the Maternity Ward of Methodist Hospital Dallas, when a conversation between a patient and a visitor became disturbing.
When two hospital staff members intervened they were shot.
In collaboration with The State Fair of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD introduces you to Around The State Fair, a specially dedicated event guide to everything that is going on around The State Fair of Texas this fall, 2022.
In collaboration with The State Fair of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD introduces you to Around The State Fair, a specially dedicated event guide to everything that is going on around The State Fair of Texas this fall, 2022.
Photo: The sun rises on the Texas Star ferris wheel at the Texas State Fair prior to the Texas Longhorns playing against the Oklahoma Sooners in the Red River Showdown at the Cotton Bowl. (Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports)
Today, 76% of U.S. adults say mental health is equally important to physical health, and 84% feel it’s more important than ever to make suicide prevention a national priority.
Good numbers.
But polling by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention also found that only 1 in 3 feel confident they can identify the warning signs of suicide.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with Dr. Doreen Marshall, Vice President of Mission Engagement at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention about the poll, and the importance of awareness and prevention.
In Dallas County, prosecutors plan to rest their case today in the second capitol murder trial of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir. KRLD's LP Phillips reports digital evidence lead investigators right to Chemirmir.
Plus, prosecutors plan to rest their case against Chemirmir and a Plano man is found guilty of capital murder after shooting at a stranger for looking at his girlfriend. This and more on the All Local morning news update for October 6, 2022.
Parents of Uvalde CISD students want the district to suspend its entire police department. They have been holding vigils and camping outside district headquarters.
One of the officers hired by Uvalde CISD was a Department of Public Safety trooper and responded the day of the shooting. CNN reports Crimson Elizondo is one of seven DPS troopers being investigated for their role in the response to the shooting.
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Another busy weekend across DFW. Don’t just sit inside, find something great to do Around Town with John Liddle! The biggest weekend in college football has arrived in North Texas. Texas Longhorns vs Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl.
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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the city council reprimanded City Manager David Cooke after he and his wife took a trip to Aspen, Colorado, over Labor Day weekend with Ed and Sasha Bass aboard their private jet.
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Our App today is called Playbook. This is a fitness app where you can work out from home and have a personal trainer there guiding you on your way. It comes with access to more than 56 thousand workouts. There are more than 500 instructors and trainers to choose from. Pick out whichever type of workout you want to do. It could be strength training, cardio, yoga, or more. The trainers put together new workouts every day. Schedule your classes and stream with an instructor in real-time. There are also hundreds of nutrition and recipe guides in the app. You get wellness guides to help you put fitness through all aspects of your life. Playbook is created by trainers. It is a free app on iTunes. Most of your subscription goes straight to those trainers and instructors.
Welcome to Thursday! We're starting off a little milder this morning than the past several mornings, upper 50s to low 60s. The average low this time of the year is now 61 degrees. Average high is down to 82 degrees. Temperatures will be above average today and tomorrow with afternoon highs pushing 90 degrees today. Possible as hot as the low 90s on Friday!
The State of Texas has carried out the execution of 38-year-old John Henry Ramirez. He was sentenced to death after being convicted of killing 46-year-old Pablo Castro in Corpus Christi in 2004. Castro was a convenience store clerk.
Dallas residents will vote on a proposition in November that could inject hundreds of millions of dollars into Fair Park. What would that mean for the park’s future and how does it affect its uncomfortable past?
On this episode of North Texas Wants to Know, host Baylee Friday talks to Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua, Fair Park First CEO Brian Luallen, and Dorothy Hopkins and Felisa Conner with the nonprofit Frazier Revitalization about what's next for the Dallas landmark.
Offering lots of incentives, Dallas County is working hard to find more than one thousand poll workers before the midterm elections.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins asked the Elections Administrator if they would be able to fill those jobs before election day November 8th.
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The families of those killed in Uvalde met with Texas Democrats Wednesday to send a message to Gov. Greg Abbott (R): they want the age to buy an assault-style rifle raised to 21.
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Now you have a good excuse to eat a corny dog or funnel cake for breakfast. The State Fair is opening early for the Texas/OU game with parking lots and fair gates opening at 7 a.m. Cotton Bowl gates at 9 a.m
Dallas Fire Rescue has received a donation of mattresses to help firefighters rest between calls. BT Furnishings has four stores in North Texas and donated 86 mattresses to Dallas Fire Rescue Wednesday.
Medical examiners from two counties have been in the witness stand today in the capital murder trial of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir.
Drag race superstar joins Rex Ravita and Savannah Jones to talk about filming the highly anticipated sequel to Hocus Pocus.
A University of North Texas graduate has made history, becoming the first Filipino American to win Miss USA. Miss Texas R'Bonney Gabriel will represent the United States at the Miss Universe pageant on January 14, 2023 in New Orleans.
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Plus, New York Yankees' slugger Aaron Judge has finally hit his 62nd home run of the season and we're learning more about the man who caught Aaron Judge's historic home run.
Of the 43% of U.S. adults planning to travel this holiday season, just under eight in 10 of those travelers -- 79% -- are changing their plans this year due to inflation/rising prices, according to a new survey from Bankrate.
Among those planning overnight leisure trips between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, 26% say they will travel for fewer days, 25% will engage in cheaper activities, 25% are selecting less expensive accommodations/destinations, 24% will take fewer trips, 23% will travel shorter distances, 23% will drive instead of flying, and 22% will use rewards points/miles/loyalty programs.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with Bankrate's Ted Rossman about the findings and suggestions for economic holiday travel.
Fall is here, and it's a good time to talk about fall prevention, the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in older adults.
Dallas Park and Recreation Department have teamed up with Wellmed Charitable Foundation to offer adults ages 60 and older a 22,000-square-foot state-of-the-art health and wellness center. One side of the facility provides health and wellness programs while the other is a WellMed primary care clinic that will provide complimentary health care services, such as diabetes screenings and flu shots, to center members.
A critical part of keeping that balance in our lives is staying active. WellMed at Redbird Square Senior Activity Center features state-of-the-art exercise equipment and access to professional fitness advisors to help older adult members develop customized fitness plans. All services are available at no cost.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jasmine Kelley, center manager and fitness advisor with WellMed Senior Activity Center at Redbird Square, about fall prevention and the available resources at their center.
Fort Worth will host the 2022 season-ending WTA Finals from October 31 – November 7 at Dickies Arena. The prestigious year-end finale, featuring the top 8 singles players and doubles teams in the Race to the WTA Finals, will entertain North Texas tennis fans over eight days.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with WTA spokesperson Blair Henley about the huge event.
A Texas Rangers fan caught Aaron Judge's 62nd home run Tuesday. When Cory Youmans caught the ball at Globe Life Field, security escorted him away.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been ordered by a federal judge to testify in an abortion case... after intentionally evading the subpoena last week. KRLD's Chris Fox has the update.
The jury in the capital murder trial of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir is expected to learn about a fourth victim on Day 3.
Cool mornings and warm afternoons will continue through the end of the week, but by Friday evening, a cold front will move through the area giving us a glancing blow of some cooler air for the weekend. A quick warm-up will arrive next week with a chance for showers and thunderstorms.
In collaboration with The State Fair of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD introduces you to Around The State Fair,a specially dedicated event guide to everything that is going on around The State Fair of Texas this fall, 2022.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management is sending additional resources to Florida to help that state recover from Hurricane Ian.
Our App today is called iTalki. The world is getting smaller and one of the only things that keeps us apart is a lack of a common language. There are a lot of apps that can help you learn a foreign language. This one provides one on one lessons with native speakers of the language you wish to learn. There are more than 150 different languages that you can learn with personalized instruction. You can connect with language teachers almost anywhere in the world. You get personalized lessons from those teachers, and it's all based on how well you can learn. Learn a new language at your own pace. The app connects you with your favorite instructor, and you pay them for the time and their expertise. It can be as little as 8 dollars for a teacher or 4 dollars for a tutor per lesson. iTalki is a free app on iTunes and Android. Again, you pay for the lessons.
Local and state leaders met Tuesday in Fort Worth for a meeting on their priorities for Congress and state legislature. The North Texas Commission holds the event every two years before the Texas legislative session.
Patrick Brophey, the commission's director of legislative planning and stakeholder relations, says the event gives 105 communities across North Texas a chance to come together to solidify their priorities.
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Gulfstream has finished construction on its maintenance facility at Alliance Airport in Fort Worth. The company started the project in 2020.
As concerns of a potential recession loom, nearly one-third (31%) of Americans who say they are not prepared for a recession are not actively doing anything in anticipation of/to better prepare for one, according to a recent Bankrate survey.
Younger generations appear to be more affected by what experts are coining“recession fatigue;”40% of Gen Zers (ages 18-25) who say they are not prepared for a recession are not taking any steps to get their finances in order.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Sarah Foster of Bankrate, about her article on why "recession fatigue" is such a big mental barrier for many Americans.
Veterans are among the most resilient members of society, and they bring that resilience to everything they do, making them especially invaluable in the workplace. One of the missions of Disabled American Veterans is to connect vets with jobs. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dan Clare of DAV about the organization.
A new edition of the American Family Survey has been posted by Deseret News looking at topics from book banning to abortion to general happiness.
Police Departments across the state are gearing up an October tradition: the Texas version of National Night Out. It's an event in which police and the communities they serve hang out and get to know each other.
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It's Day 2 of the second capital murder trial of convicted serial killer Billly Chemirmir.
As KRLD reporter L.P Phillips explains it, prosecutors are explaining to jurors in Dallas County how it is Billy tracked the victim, Mary Brooks.
Plus, the Dallas and FBI kick off the campaign to stop hate crimes and police departments prepare for 'National Night Out.'
North Texas is waking up to temperatures in the 50s to low 60s Tuesday morning. Temperatures hit 84 degrees over the past couple of days for highs. A degree or two warmer is in the cards on Wednesday with a high of 86 degrees.
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A handcuffed man running down the street was enough to attract the attention of a 911 caller in White Settlement -- and now the man is locked up.
The company that owns the Comanche Peak nuclear power plant has filed an application with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to extend the permits for the plant. It has been operating since 1990. Unit 1 has a federal permit to operate through 2030, while Unit 2 has a permit to operate through 2033.
The FBI and City of Dallas have dedicated two murals that aim to increase awareness of hate crime. Mayor Eric Johnson declared Monday "FBI Dallas Hate Crimes Awareness Day."
"We have to amplify those messages that increase tolerance and increase understanding," he says.
Dave Copps, Co-founder & CEO, Dallas-based Worlds.IO joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
We are less than six months away from the 2023 NCAA Women's Final Four in Dallas, and tickets are now on sale! For the second time in six years, Dallas will host the NCAA Women’s Final Four. National semifinal games for Division I will be played Friday, March 31, while the national championship game will be at 2 p.m. CT on Sunday, April 2.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Monica Paul from the Dallas Sports Commission about the big event.
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As his empire in Texas expands, a company connected with billionaire Elon Musk is asking the state for permission to dump thousands of gallons of treated wastewater in a Texas River.
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Expecting big crowds for the Rangers -Yankees double-headed Tuesday, a bank has rented a suite at Globe Life Field.....hoping to find some new employees. KRLD's Susan Darwin explains.
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Testimony is being heard this morning in the second capital murder case of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir of Dallas. As KRLD's LP Phillips reports.. this case is about another victim.
Another win for the Cowboys as they beat the Washington Commanders 25-10. Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt tells the KRLD Morning News once again the defense stepped up....a defense he says is one of the best in the NFL.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Our App for Monday is called the NBA app. The Dallas Mavericks are just a couple of weeks away from starting the regular season. So, it might be good to get everything in order right away. That way you don’t miss any of the action from Luka and the rest of the team. This is the official app of the NBA. It lets you keep up with any of your favorite teams or all of the teams. It has in-game and post-game stats for every game. It comes with the latest news. You can see press conferences and other events. And if you subscribe to the NBA League Pass, you get more ways to see your favorite teams all season long, on-demand or live as they happen. You can also download the games if you can’t watch them live. You can watch classic games and documentaries if you’re an NBA history fan. NBA: Live Games & Scores is the official app of the NBA. It’s free on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model.
Plus, Cooper Rush leads the Cowboys to a third straight win, and police say a Carrollton house fire is actually the site of a double murder-suicide.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is in Arlington today, setting up for a season-ending four-game series with the Rangers... that means Rangers fans may witness history.
Three people found dead in a Carrollton house fire over the weekend did not die from the fire. Police now call it a double murder-suicide.
Our weather highlights for the next 7 days calls for cool mornings, warm afternoons with low relative humidity. And unfortunately, no rain is in the forecast.
As the Cowboys try to find their footing in the early part of the NFL season, they are tops on one list: Google searches.
No NFL team is more popular to search for on the site.
Texas also made the news at Google when dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago were found near Glen Rose.
Of course, the death of Queen Elizabeth II was a dominant topic. Breakout searches included: “how many corgis does the Queen have?"
Additionally, fall foods are trending on Google. In Texas, we seem to be searching for "Pumpkin Spice Milk."
KRLD's John Liddle talked about the September searches with Marley McAliley, Google Technology Expert.
This week on Better Living, Chris Arnold talks with Alejandra Reyes with the Marco Polo Foundation. The foundation hosts the 13th annual Chinese Dragon Boat, Kite and Lantern Festival on Lake Carolyn in Irving, celebrating Asian Pacific culture with family fun. But first, Chris talks with community organizer and education advocate VanDella Mennifee and Julia Alcantara of the Flamenco Fever Latin Dance Heritage event.
Several non-profits in North Texas are working together on a project where volunteers will live like refugees. Friday night, 20 families have agreed to live as refugees and will spend the night at a church in Richardson.
One person is killed in an apartment fire in Mesquite this morning. The fire broke out shortly after 2:30 Friday morning in a building at the Tradewinds Apartments on Tradewind Dr.
A Weatherford woman is under arrest after her son unknowingly brought drug paraphernalia to school.
Weatherford Police were called to Bose Ikard Elementary School this week after a four-year-old boy handed his teacher a THC pipe with a cartridge loaded in it.
Grapevine police say they are investigating a sexual assault at one of their grade schools and the focus is on two students.
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Hurricane Ian has devastated parts of Florida, and now turns attention to the eastern seaboard. It's one of the big stories moderator Margaret Brennan is following on CBS' Face the Nation.
KRLD's John Liddle previewed the show with Margaret. You can watch Face the Nation on Sunday morning at 9:30.
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As Hurricane Ian repairs and clean-up are getting started in Florida, one North Texas native is observing a Florida hurricane at close range. Arlington native and Sam Houston High School grad Julie Krueger now lives on the side of Tampa Bay where Ian's counter-clockwise rotation caused an un-familiar phenomenon. Rather than pushing the bay water up on the beach, the ferocious winds actually pushed the water out to sea for a while.
We're starting off near 60° this morning across north Texas under a clear sky. A short and sweet 7 day forecast today. Plenty of sunshine all the way through next week with afternoon highs near 80 today and tomorrow, low 80s for Sunday, and mid-80s pretty much all of next week. Morning lows will dip into the 50s tomorrow and then upper 50s to low 60s through all of next week. Unfortunately, no rain is in the forecast for the next 7 days.
Today's the day! The Great State Fair of Texas begins today, the beginning of its 24 day run.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke will take the stage in Edinburg tonight for the first and only debate of the campaign. The event will be held at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg.
Employees and contractors with Oncor are starting work today in Florida to help restore power to neighborhoods where it was knocked out by Hurricane Ian. At one point, about 2.5 million customers were without service.
Our App today is called Price Pulse. Amazon Prime Days may have been a few months ago, but you can still find deals everywhere on the site. This app lets you track Amazon prices, as well as the history of the prices of the items that you're tracking. The app will send you notifications when the price drops to a certain level. It can be anything that Amazon sells from groceries to computers to household items. The app will tell you when is the best time to pick up those items, or when the price might drop. It scans millions of different things on Amazon. You can use the barcode scanner at a store to see if you can get a better deal online. Or just use it to price match at the store. Price Pulse is a free app on iTunes.
Customers at Reunion Tower have donated 90 stuffed animals for firefighters in Dallas to give kids when they respond to an emergency. For the past three weeks, Reunion Tower has been taking donations of a stuffed animal in exchange for a discounted admission to the GeO-Deck.
Grapevine police say they are investigating a sexual assault at one of their grade schools. And KRLD's L.P. Phillips says the focus is on two students.
The Jeffrey Dahmer Story is the newest true crime drama to be released on Netflix. Although there was minimal promotion for the limited series, it quickly became the most watched show on the streaming platform.
While many praise Evan Peters’ portrayal of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in this series, along with co-stars Niecey Nash who played Dahmer’s neighbor, Glenda Cleveland, and Molly Ringwald who played Shari Dahmer, Jeffrey’s stepmother, the families of Dahmer’s victims were anything but entertained.
This weekend, the Dallas Cowboys are teaming up with the American Cancer Society to intercept cancer. It's called Crucial Catch. The campaign is all about early detection for better cancer outcomes.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Babe Laufenberg, Dallas Cowboys analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback. In 2019, Babe’s son Luke, died at the age of 21 of Burkitt's leukemia. Now Babe tells Luke's story to keep his memory alive, and help others.
The obesity rate in Texas climbed again in 2021, to 36.1% among adults. Texas is one of 19 states in the country above a 35% obesity rate.
Also, the State of Obesity 2022: Better Policies for a Healthier America found that four in ten American adults have obesity, and obesity rates continue to climb nationwide and within population groups.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Trust for America’s Health CEO Dr. Nadine Gracia about the findings.
The State Fair of Texas says 77 rides and attractions are now setting up on the Midway at Fair Park for Friday's opening. The State Fair of Texas runs from September 30 through October 23.
Another busy weekend across DFW. Don't just sit inside, find something great to do Around Town with John Liddle.
Plus, a Denton landlord is arrested after being captured on video threatening a tenant with a gun, a Plano man is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a Dallas man, and a 12-year-old Parker County girl is dead after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
While residents across southwest and central Florida took a walloping from Hurricane Ian, our weather will remain very quiet over the next 7 days. Cool mornings, warm afternoons, with no rain are your weather stories.
The State Fair of Texas, Dallas Police, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police and Dallas ISD Police have released details for security at this year's event at Fair Park. The State Fair of Texas opens Friday morning.
"We are committed to making sure we have the same level of security to continue making the State Fair of Texas a safe and family friendly environment welcoming people from all walks of life," says the State Fair of Texas' Karissa Condoianis.
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The Dallas City Council has unanimously passed a $4.5 billion budget for the fiscal year starting October 1. The council passed the budget after postponing the vote and several weeks of debate. This was the first time since 2019 the council voted unanimously.
One of the two surviving members of the cop-killing Texas Seven prison escapees may get a new trial. Four of the seven have already been executed for the Christmas Eve 2000 murder of Irving police officer Aubrey Hawkins.
(Audio Courtesy NBC-5)
The Federal Highway Administration has approved Texas' plan to build dozens of new electric vehicle charging stations along major highways across the state. The approval means the project will now be eligible for more than $400 million in federal funds that were set aside as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was approved by Congress in 2021.
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Audio from the the Fort Worth school board meeting where a mom's microphone was cut off when she tried to play a recording of what she said crying children forced off their bus far from home. The audience demanded it be turned back on, but school board president Tobi Jackson called for a recess.
The Fort Worth school board is facing an angry group of parents who are boiling mad over repeated incidents where small children have been dropped off at the wrong bus stops. The parents complain this has been happening since the first week of school and parents went before the school board on Tuesday to let them have it.
A suspected car thief is locked up after being caught by Fort Worth and Lake Worth police Tuesday -- with a little help from a fisherman.
Low relative humidity, plenty of sunshine, cool mornings and warm afternoons will be our weather story all the way through the middle of next week.
Our App today is called Grown By. There are people that want the freshest food that they can get. And the freshest food comes from American farmers. This app lets you connect up with local farmers near you. It could be for fresh fruit, veggies, cheese, or anything else straight from the farm. You can put together a shopping list and have your food delivered to a location to pick up. The app supports small farms, and the app comes from those farmers. You can set up a subscription system and work with the same farmers all the time. You can use the app to pick and choose which farmers you want do deal with. Farmers, you can use the app to find new customers. Grown By is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for your food and you help your local farmers.
Flight attendants from Southwest Airlines were outside 10 airports Tuesday demonstrating to demand a new contract -- including several hundred at Love Field.
Image: Southwest Airlines planes take off from the airline's hub at Dallas Love Field Airport March 12, 2008, in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Rick Gershon/Getty Images)
NewsRadio 1080 KRLD continues to recognize and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
With the start of the State Fair of Texas just days away, there is one Latino who is very excited to see you enjoy some of his creations there. Some examples include fried coke, fried butter and even fried PB&J.
On Ask the Expert, Abel Gonzales joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He goes by the nickname "Frying Jesus" at the State Fair of Texas. He shares how his upbringing and family gave him his roots in the kitchen and the joy the State Fair of Texas brings to him each year to keep creating more foods for everyone to enjoy.
Governor Abbott has decided to deploy the Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian.
The type 3 urban search-and-rescue team deployed consists of 45 personnel, 4 boats, and 2 canines.
The City of Dallas has launched a "Juneteenth Story Walk." At Pacific Plaza along Harwood downtown, the city has installed signs with QR codes explaining the history of Juneteenth and the life of Opal Lee.
Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and informed slaves they had been freed by the Emancipation Proclamation two years earlier. Texas established Juneteenth as a state holiday in 1979; it was made a national holiday last year.
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Given a choice, a lot of people are picking a week in Dallas over the potential misery of Hurricane Ian in Tampa. Some Tampa residents are looking for nicer weather.
A medical research specialist Dr. Atul Grover, MD/PhD joins Mitch Carr to weigh in on COVID, Influenza and future public health issues.
Dallas Cowboys insider Bobby Belt joined the KRLD Morning News on Tuesday to recap the team's win over the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
Our App today is called Honk. You might not have access to AAA, and you don't want to leave yourself to the mercy of wrecker drivers who might come up on you when you're stranded by the side of the road. This app is kind of like Uber for wrecker drivers. You pick whatever service you need. It could be help for a flat tire. Or you need a tow. Or you're out of gasoline. The app lets you order assistance at a price you can afford. It has access to more than 75 thousand tow trucks and mechanics around the country. You can get help within as little as 15 minutes. You'll know who the driver is and the driver's phone number. The app tells you how much the service will be beforehand, so there are no surprises. You can pay for the service through the app, too. And that means, no price gouging. If you want to join Honk as a driver, you can through the app. HONK - Tow & Roadside OnDemand is a free app on iTunes and Android. You pay for the services.
A man from Dallas is facing several federal criminal charges over a real estate investment operation. Prosecutors say Timothy Lynch Barton, age 59, scammed people out of $26 million.
Unfortunately, no rain is in the forecast for at least the next 7 days. This means our drought situation will start to worsen again across north Texas.
Nine structures made of canned goods have gone on display at North East Mall to benefit Tarrant Area Food Bank. "Canstruction" runs through October 9
The displays were built by architects, contractors, designers, engineers and students from North Texas. Participants include several local businesses, TCC South Campus and Uplift Summit International Preparatory High School.
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The President says the pandemic is over. The White House staff isn't willing to go quite that far. COVID deaths are at their lowest point since the start of the pandemic 2 years ago.
The two new booster shots now have almost 4.5 million doses passed out since the Omicron booster got approved a couple of weeks ago.
On today's Ask The Expert, we got some insight into those booster shots from Dr. Paul Burton, he's the Chief Medical Officer at Moderna.
The White House now says FEMA is on the ground in Florida, preparing for the impact of Hurricane Ian. It's expected to make landfall in Cuba later tonight...
For the latest, we bring in CBS News correspondent Jim Krasula on the KRLD news line.
A Harris County jury has determined a former Houston dentist should pay the amount to the family of ten-year-old Naveah Hall. Hall was four years old when Bethanial Jefferson treated her for a broken tooth.
It's the city's 4th annual Branch Out Dallas Tree Giveaway . The city is giving away 26-hundred trees to homeowner who simply ask. The city has 5 types of trees to choose from including a couple of different oaks, elms and a sycamore all selected for their hardiness and regional suitability. You can request your free tree here. Registration closes Friday Sept 30th. Trees can be picked up November 5th at 6 different locations around Dallas.
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Elections departments in Texas are now preparing their equipment for the November election. The deadline to register for the November 8 election is October 11.
The Cowboys play the New York Giants tonight on Monday Night Football and Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt tells the KRLD Morning News last week's upset win has fans hopeful.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlights the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Tarrant County Public Health is hosting a special men's health event Tuesday evening in Fort Worth.
Happy Monday! Cooler temperatures, much lower humidity, plenty of sunshine, and no rain. Those are our weather stories for the next 7 days.
Some Texas farmers and produce companies are joining with non-profit groups to call for lawmakers in Washington to make changes to the guest worker program for farm laborers. They say it's becoming increasingly difficult to find people willing to harvest crops in Texas.
Our App today is called Slidebox. If you’re like most people, your phone is a mish-mash of pictures. You might have dozens of duplicates, or pictures that are out of focus, or they’re just bad. Whatever the case, they’re out of control. This app can help you organize your photos, and maybe save some space on your hard drive for more photos. Slidebox has a couple of different features. You can go through your pictures and delete the ones you want with one swipe. It helps you to put them into albums #organized. You can swipe between photos that are similar or the same, and delete the ones you don’t want so you only have one shot. It also lets you choose your favorite pictures to access them quickly. Slidebox can make that organization chore not so much of a chore. It’s free on iTunes and Android. It has a subscription model, too.
Another episode of CBS' Face the Nation is on the way Sunday.
Moderator Margaret Brennan talked with KRLD's John Liddle to highlight the guests for Sunday, September 25.
She'll chat with Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA), member of the January 6th committee. Also, Anthony Salvanto, CBS News Director of Elections will talk about the latest polling ahead of November's midterms. And Harry Litman, Former US Attorney & Deputy Assistant Attorney General will discuss the latest on the documents recovered in the search at Donald Trump's home.
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More than 70,000 area residents are expected to lace up their shoes and take steps in the fight against heart disease and stroke, the two leading causes of death in the world. The Dallas and Fort Worth Heart Walks will take place simultaneously on Saturday morning at 9 a.m.
You can find out more at DallasHeartWalk.org or TarrantCountyHeartWalk.org.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Chris LaTurno, Senior Vice President of Development of the Dallas Division of the American Heart Association.
A chain of fried chicken restaurants based in North Texas is expanding outside the state. The first Williams Chicken location opened in 1987 in southern Dallas, and Founder Hiawatha Williams now has 40 restaurants across Texas with 500 employees.
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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will host its annual DSO Gala & After Party at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on Saturday, October 1.
Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham and baritone Thomas Hampson will perform operatic selections from The Merry Widow alongside the orchestra led by music director Fabio Luisi.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Katie McGuinness, VP of Artist Operations with the DSO about the evening.
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Our App today is called SofaScore. Weekends this time of year are always packed with different sports, and lots of scores and statistics. It's tough to keep track of everything. This app can bring all those together in one place. It's especially good if you're in a fantasy football league, or you're just a maniac for stats. It puts together all kinds of player ratings, so you can choose which players to put into play this weekend. It works on 25 different sports around the world, and more than five thousand different leagues. The app also brings sports fans together to talk numbers in a specialized chat setting. Keep an eye on the players, the teams, and full leagues with this one app. SofaScore: Live score app is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases to get rid of ads.
The company, Scrubs & Beyond, has opened two new locations in North Texas. The locations in Hurst and Lewisville are the 12th and 13th the company has in Texas.
With the opening of the Texas State Fair just a week off, Big Tex will stand up at Fair Park, Friday.
Hunt County jury has returned a not guilty verdict against a former Wolfe City cop charged with murder.
Governor Abbott took aim at Mexican cartels that are adding to the opioid crisis by designating those cartels as terrorist organizations.
Big Tex stands up at Fair Park today, getting ready for State Fair of Texas.
KRLD All Local - September 23, 2022
Communities Foundation of Texas’ 14th North Texas Giving Day, presented by Amazon, closed out its annual 18-hour day of giving, with more than $62 million raised on Thursday.
More than 94,000 donors rallied together for more than 3,200 participating
nonprofits across a 20-county region.
“We are honored to serve as a catalyst for giving and we are in awe of the thousands of people that fuel North Texas Giving Day,” said Dave Scullin, President and CEO of Communities Foundation of Texas.
KRLD's John Liddle got some thoughts from Scullin a day after the generosity of North Texans shined through.
The Sue S. Bancroft Women’s Leadership Hall, which features an amazing array of exhibits about pioneering women in Texas, opens to the public on Friday, September 23.
The gallery is located on TWU’s Denton campus in the historic Old Main building, which was constructed in 1903.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Shannon Mantaro, Senior Director at the Jane Nelson Institute for Women’s Leadership about the feature.
The Dallas job market is HOT, but there are so many people who still feel stuck in their careers. That's where Ken Coleman comes in.
Through his books and daily show, Ken helps people figure out what they were born to do.
Ken's one of the featured speakers during Smart Conference on Saturday, October 22 in Dallas.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Ken about his mission to get people on the path to the work they love. They also discussed the "quiet quitting" trend, and how employers can prevent it from happening.
North Texas is still under the influence of a large area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere. This ridge will continue to dominate our weather today through the weekend with unseasonably hot temperatures and no precipitation.
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A high school student in Keller is facing charges after bringing a loaded gun to school.
A former Wolfe City officer found not guilty.
A decade in jail for former Denton officer for child porn.
KRLD All Local - September 23, 2022
While in Fort Worth, Estonian President Alar Karis said Russia's war in Ukraine is not just against that country, but it is also a war against democracy and the entire Western world.
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On Ask the Expert, Teresita Oaks with Parkland Health joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the Director of Community Programs.
All month long, News Radio 1080 KRLD celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.
New Texas Education Agency data reveals many educators didn't hold a state certification or permit when they were hired in 2021-22.
Because of shortages, many districts are scrambling to fill vacancies, which contributed to the growing number of uncertified teachers.
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There’s a film coming next month that documents that process for several women, as those moms are reunited with their kids. It’s called “Breaking Free” and will premiere next month in Dallas.
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A non-profit in Dallas has started offering monkeypox vaccinations and is also raising money for care packages for people who must isolate after infection. The CDC recommends people infected with monkeypox stay isolated four weeks.
"Obtaining food and maintaining shelter during an unexpected illness compounded with the mental and emotional burden of isolation have left many in need of immediate short-term financial support and relief," says Kirk Myers-Hill, chief executive of Abounding Prosperity.
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The Blackwell public school in Marfa was used solely for Mexican and Mexican-American students from 1909 to 1965. It was segregated, even though there were no state laws mandating separate schools for Hispanic students.
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What would you do if you walked outside and found a massive swamp creature in your driveway? Neighbors in Harris County had to figure it out this week when they stumbled upon a 10-foot-long alligator hanging out in their neighborhood.
Photo Credit: Harris County Constable Precinct 4
Plus, the Dallas City Council is deciding what to do with what some call a slush fund,14 million dollars in extra money that have been put aside. This and more on the All Local Midday News update for September 22, 2022.
KRLD Meteorologist Dan Brounoff gives an update on the drought conditions in Texas.
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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott joined Audacy's "I'm Listening" broadcast Thursday night to discuss mental health. The state of Texas has mental health resources online through the Texas Department of State Health Services. The number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988.
Audio courtesy of 105.3 The Fan
Image: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on before the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sep. 11, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
Mitch with Ray Martinez, President/CEO of Texas Association of Community Colleges. A review is underway looking at how the Lone Star State funds the 50 community college districts in Texas...
Each year, the Communities Foundation of Texas empowers North Texans to give back to local causes on North Texas Giving Day. The Children’s Medical Center Foundation is one of the organizations people can choose to support.
Children’s Medical Center Foundation president, Brent Christopher, who is also one of the original founders of North Texas Giving Day, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the important day.
Another busy weekend across DFW. Don't just sit inside, find something great to do Around Town with John Liddle
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Plus, a stabbing was reported at a Fort Worth High School, a jury will hear closing arguments Thursday in the murder trial of a former Wolfe City police officer. KRLD All Local - September 22, 2022
Good morning my friends and happy first day of fall! It officially arrives at 8:04 p.m. this evening! Unfortunately, it won't feel like it for a while. A strong area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere continues to dominate our weather. This will keep temperatures well above average until early next week.
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Doctors at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth say some patients are spending hours in the waiting room.
Energy expert Karl Rabagohas some definite opinionsabout the future of solar energy in Texas..KRLD's Mitch Carr talks wth Karl Rabago.
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Our App today is called NoonLight. This is a security app, if you're ever feeling uncomfortable in what you think could be a dangerous situation. All you have to do is activate the app, and hold a button while you're in that situation. Don't release it until you're safe at home or your car. Once you do that, you enter a 4 digit PIN. If you're holding the app and let go, and DON'T put in the PIN, help comes running to you. The app will call the police and let them know where you are. If you see something strange, add the info in your timeline, and the app lets the first responders know. It even works, if you have a date with someone you meet on Tinder. One little extra bit of protection for you, in case it goes very badly. If you're in a situation, where you're not in one place, the app will keep up with you via GPS until first responders get to you. Noonlight is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for a premium version with more features.
It’s race week at Texas Motor Speedway! New speedway Executive VP and General Manager Mark Faber joined the KRLD Afternoon News to chat more about the upcoming races. He invites anyone in the metroplex who's never been to TMS to come out this weekend!
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An organization in Fort Worth has dedicated a mural designed to be enjoyed by people who cannot see. "Lighthouse for the Blind" unveiled the mural on a wall outside its building Wednesday.
There's a surprising statistic that has come out that says more parents are taking on a second job as teachers for their children. Stephen Howsley joined us. He's the assistant Manager of Public Policy for the Texas Home Schooling Coalition. On Wednesday's Ask the Expert, Stephen Howsley joined Kristin Diaz and David Rancken. He's the assistant manager of public policy for the Texas Home Schooling Coalition.
As more people head back to the office, many workers are leaving their professional attire at home. So what does business casual mean these days?
We talk with Etiquette Expert Valerie Sokolosky.
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The Illinois Lottery says a couple of friends are splitting the $1.3 Billion jackpot. They came forward today to claim their winnings. They have decided on the cash option so they'll split just over $780 million.
While the winners can remain anonomous they were facing a deadline to either claim the lump sum or the monthly payments. The winners decided on the lump sum after meeting with financial advisors.
The winning ticket was bought at a gas station about 20 miles north of Chicago. The friends agreed they would split the prize if they won and that's exactly what they're doing.
The Speedway that sold the winning ticket is a winner too, it's getting half a million dollars for that sale
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The Fall and Holiday travel outlook depends on your destination and your ability to be patient. KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Christopher Elliott.
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Plus, a big rig crash turns deadly in Allen and Dallas Fire-Rescue is now renting fire trucks. KRLD All Local - September 21, 2022
That stubborn area of high pressure in the upper levels will continue to grip the area through the weekend. Will be flirting with a record high today with readings in the upper 90s. The record today is 99°. We'll flirt with another record high tomorrow with a high approaching 100°. The record is 101°.
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On Ask the Expert, Dr. Emily Williams Knight, CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She shares how the T.R.A. is recognizing and supporting Hispanic own and led restaurants in the state.
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This is the first day on the job for Dr. Angélica Ramsey. She was officially hired Tuesday night by the Fort Worth ISD to be the new Superintendent after being named the only finalist for the position last month. The previous Superintendent, Dr. Kent Scribner, retired earlier this year.
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Our App today is called Ibotta. While we're shopping and seeing what inflation has done to the cost of groceries and everything else, every little bit helps to bring some of our money back into our wallets. This is a shopping app that helps you earn cash back. It doesn't matter if you're shopping online or in a store. The app works with thousands of stores and brands, including all the big names, like Walmart, Best Buy, Lowes, Kroger, and the rest. All you have to do is check the app before your shopping excursion and see what offers are up for grabs. Then, you just upload the receipt and get some money back. Pretty simple, actually. It works with grocers, restaurants, and other businesses. There are more than a half million locations to pick from. You can even use it with a Groupon for more savings. Ibotta is a free app on iTunes and Android.
The Cotton Bowl Foundation and College Football Playoff Foundation have donated $200,000 to non-profits that work with teachers in Texas. They made the donations at the University of North Texas at Dallas Tuesday.
While some areas of the country have seen improvement, others are still struggling to meet the demand. Despite the need for a diverse blood supply, America’s Blood Centers estimates that less than 20 percent of all blood donations currently come from communities of color.
Dr. Julie Panepinto, M.D., with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is here to talk about it.
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Police say a tipster and a quick-thinking deputy stopped a potential mass shooting Friday night at the Everman High School Homecoming game.
In Uvalde, many parents are still upset with the way the district is handling the fallout from the mass shooting in May.
Texans claim record amount of property.
KRLD All Local - September 20, 2022
Concessions stands at AT&T Stadium will be serving new items when the Dallas Cowboys open their season. The Cowboys open at home September 11 against Tampa Bay.
"A great thing about our team is we work together," says Legends Hospitality Director of Food and Beverage George Wasai. "We all sit in the same meeting and plan on how we can create a great fan experience."
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An exhibit about the life and work of Jane Goodall is in its final weekend at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. "Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" closes Monday.
An Oak Cliff non profit, helping high school students get new shoes and a new state of mind. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.
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The unemployment rate rose to 3.7% and the economy added 211,000 fewer jobs than July, but economists are still feeling upbeat after the August jobs report.
KRLD's John Liddle got some reaction from Mark Hamrick at Bankrate.com.
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Reaction continued to pour in Friday morning after President Joe Biden's primetime address in Philadelphia Thursday night. University of North Texas political science professor Kimi King says the president is steeling himself for a fight ahead of the midterm elections.
During President Joe Biden's address in Philadelphia on Thursday, he sounded an alarm about what he calls a threat to democracy from former President Donald Trump and his most dedicated supporters. Did the speech do more to help or harm?
It's one of the topics on Face the Nation on Sunday on CBS. KRLD's John Liddle previewed the show with Major Garrett, who is filling in for Margaret Brennan this week.
Inflation hits everyone hard, so any chance to save a few bucks is very important to everyone. It says, whatever you're looking for, the app can find some kind of discount or coupon for it. It'll show you promo codes and send you coupons that you can print, or you can download onto the phone. It'll even show you free stuff that you can get. The app is able to get you five times more cash back from certain stores online. Some of the thousan stores that are part of it include: Walmart, Hobby Lobby, CVS, Target, and Walgreens. You might get back a hundred dollars when you spend more than a hundred dollars from stores. You can also share those deals with your friends. Coupon Cabin is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Man shot and killed by police in Rockwall.
Jury deliberations in trial of former Ranger John Wetteland.
KRLD All Local - September 2,2022
We're waking up to temperatures in the low to mid 70s again, with a few isolated showers dotting the area. Showers and isolated storms will become more numerous this afternoon with a 50% coverage. Daytime highs will reach the upper 80s.
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A woman visiting the drive-through ATM at a bank in Lake Worth got a big surprise this week. She called 911 when she heard a strange "hissing" sound.
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It' has now been a full year since S.B. 8, the so-called Heartbeat bill, made getting an abortion difficult. With the Texas trigger law in effect, abortion is essentially outlawed in Texas.
Polling done in late June by PerryUndem, was taken until the day the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. It shows 60% of Texans surveyed believe abortion should be available in all or most cases. 11% of Texans surveyed want to ban abortion in all cases.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in Fort Worth is looking for a crew that broke into several gun stores across Tarrant County during the past week.
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Thursday afternoon, Allen Premium Outlets will host a clothing drive where people can donate new and gently used denim clothing. The clothing will then go to the Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County.
Fort Worth police have released video of a dramatic confrontation with a man who had taken a hostage.
For the second time in a month, a McKinney church is cleaning up and repairing damage from a bout of racist vandalism.
KRLD All Local - September 1, 2022
McKinney police are investigating after Stonebridge United Methodist Church was hit again by vandals who left messages of hate.
Mayor George Fuller talked with the KRLD Morning News and says whoever is responsible is an ignornat coward
The federal government recently announced its plan to forgive student loan debt for qualified federal student loan borrowers, and the resumption of federal student loan payments after December 31, 2022.
While specific details about the forgiveness application will not be ready until October, borrowers should get a jump on the latest news and how it affects them.
Brian Walsh is SoFi Bank’s Expert Manager of Financial Planning, and gave KRLD's John Liddle a breakdown of what borrowers should be doing now in light of the recent news.
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During National Preparedness Month this September, FEMA’s Ready Campaign is urging North Texans to be prepared for emergencies and disasters, such as hurricanes, wildfires, flooding and more, that could strike at any time.
The month encourages everyone to know the risks of where they live and have a plan in place to keep everyone you love safe, no matter the conditions.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with FEMA Ready Campaign Director, Lea Crager.
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On Wednesday, the FDA and US regulators approved the new Covid-19 booster shots, targeting the newest variants of Covid.
Pfizer boosters will be available for people over the age of 12 while the Moderna vaccines are for people who are over the age of 18. You are eligible to get the shot at least two months after your last booster.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will meet in the coming days to see if certain groups should get priority.
KRLD's John Liddle discussed the new booster shot with Stephen Love, president and CEO of the DFW Hospital Council.
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A bus of migrants who were apprehended in Texas arrived in Chicago Wednesday night, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) says. He previously sent buses of migrants to Washington, D.C. and New York.
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The long Labor Day weekend is here and KRLD's John Liddle has plenty of things to do Around Town.
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One of the Texas Seven gang members, already convicted of capital murder, could get a new trial.
Dramatic body cam footage of Fort Worth standoff released.
McKinney church vandalized for second time in a month.
KRLD All Local - September 1, 2022
A system working its way from northwest to southeast will impact our weather today, creating widespread shower and thunderstorm activity between noon and 9:00 p.m.. Very heavy rain, dangerous lightning, and gusty wind are the threats... if you see training of thunderstorms in your backyard, you could pick up three to four inches of rain.
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On Ask the expert, Janna Gardner joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the CEO of Connections Homes. She explains how kids in foster care who age out of the system tend to fall into the cracks as far as development and trying to transition into the adult world.
To learn more about Connections Homes, visit connectionshomes.org.
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The Texas Transportation Commission has approved a new Unified Transportation Program. It sets out the state's road and transportation priorities for the next ten years. It does not specifically set aside funding for each project, but does include estimates for what projects will cost and the funding that's likely to be available.
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While we're dealing with too much work at the office, there are things that fall through the cracks. People tend to forget the basics of life, like when they should get their engine oil checked, or changing out their toothbrushes. This app can keep all those tasks organized as reminders to do those things. It can keep your maintenance tasks top of mind. You can set up dozens of different tasks to remind you when you should do something important. It comes with reminders to clean your dishwasher, change the batteries in your smoke detectors, or changing out your home's air filters. The app can also keep track of important items, like how much air you need to put into your tires or what kind of oil you take in your car. Directive Maintenance App is a free app on iTunes. It has in app purchases to upgrade to the pro version.
Greg Abbott, running for this third term as governor, released a "Compact with Seniors" during a campaign event Wednesday in North Texas. Abbott signed the compact while meeting with senior groups in Fairview.
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A pilot for Southwest Airlines had to act like a father driving on a road trip with unruly children.
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A former elementary school teacher who was arrested on child sex abuse charges earlier this summer is back behind bars. Police in Irving say 28-year-old Victor Hugo Moreno is accused of attacking a second victim.
Frisco Texas is the number one best place to buy a home according to a new study from WalletHub. Allen is second and McKinney came in third.
Apparently North Texas is the place to be. The study ranked Denton the 8th best buying location in the country. Richardson came in 10th and Fort Worth in 11th.
The study looked at things like home prices, appreciation values, foreclosure rates and how long new homes for sale stay on the market. A new home in Frisco will cost you. RedFin reports the median price of a Frisco home is $672,000. Housing prices have risen about 21% on average this year but the hot housing market is cooling a bit and prices are coming down. There are fewer buyers now because of rising interest rates
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Plus, Fort Worth ISD named a lone finalist for its new superintendent, the nation's first monkeypox death happened in Texas, and what to expect on the roads Labor Day weekend.
The brand new HBO show House of the Dragon has been a big hit, both on television and on search engines.
Google's latest look at trending searches in August showed the new show dominating the entertainment category.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Charlotte Smith, Google Search Trends Expert, about the popularity of the show, and other trending topics like: dating apps, pickleball, Serena Williams, Barbiecore, spotted lantern flies and viral recipes.
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Suicide is preventable and there is hope. Tragically, our nation’s Veterans are at a higher risk for suicide compared to the general population. so the
“Don’t Wait. Reach Out” campaign from VA and the Ad Council is offering resources.
The VA’s Executive Director for the Veterans Crisis Line, Dr. Lisa Kearney talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the topic.
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Schools in Texas will begin having their security systems audited in September as part of a directive ordered by Governor Greg Abbott after the Uvalde shooting. The Texas School Safety Center says all school districts and 75% of individual campuses will be inspected by the end of this school year.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common virus spread through close contact with an infected person coughing and sneezing, or touching objects such as toys or door knobs that have the virus on them.
Already, RSV is so common that nearly 100% of children are infected with the virus by age two. Most people, including infants, develop only mild symptoms similar to that of a common cold, but for some it can be severe and even life threatening.
Dr. Juanita Mora, a leading U.S. allergist and American Lung Association Spokesperson talked with KRLD's John Liddle about why experts are concerned that RSV could return to pre-pandemic levels.
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Plus, a teen is facing charges after a threat against Frisco High School, and a Mesquite ISD teacher's aide is under arrest for alleged sexual assault and an improper relationship with a student. KRLD All Local - August 1, 2022
Keep your umbrella handy... scattered showers and storms remain in the forecast through the rest of the week, the holiday weekend, and into next week as well.
Top Chef Season 7 contestant and native Texan, Chef Tiffany Derry has had confidence from a young age. She has know-how because she works hard and asks questions and is always learning. At 38, she is at the helm of a purpose-driven company she co-founded called T2D Concepts where she has created Roots Southern Table in Farmers Branch and Roots Chicken Shak at Legacy Food Hall in Plano and in Austin.
Find out how she got the call for Top Chef, how she started her first restaurant at 26, what to expect from her newest concepts, what she thinks about the industry today, and what's coming next for her on TV.
Our App today is called Novel Effect. We know how important it is for parents to read to their children, in order to help them grow their own love for reading. This app lets you add a little something to your storytelling and reading to your kids. The app follows along with your voice as you read the stories. When you get to a certain point, the app will add music or sound effects to the story.
The American Rodeo will move from AT&T Stadium to Globe Life Field in Arlington next year. Teton Ridge Sports acquired the rodeo last year. The event in 2023 will mark its tenth anniversary.
"What we like to say is you ain't seen nothing yet," said Teton Ridge President Joe Loverro. "To provide this sort of venue for our athletes and our fans is going to provide a whole new experience for both."
The Near Southside of Fort Worth is hosting a meeting Tuesday evening where people can meet artists who may design changes to two highway interchanges. The Near Southside is looking at ways to improve safety at 35W and Rosedale and I-30 and Main.
As we head into the last holiday of the summer, it's the last chance for a lot of people to get out of town before they get buried in the realities of the new school year.
To do that, CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explains what to expect over Labor Day weekend, the fall travel season and the state of affairs at DFW Airport.
Several agencies are responding to a fire at a construction site in Rockwall County on Tuesday morning, officials say.
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Apartment complex under construction in Fate goes up in flames.
We're learning more about the young boys killed in a shooting in Fort Worth over the weekend.
Sexual abuse of a child trial begins today for former Rangers closer John Wetteland.
KRLD All Local - August 30, 2022
Scattered showers and storms are in the forecast everyday through the holiday weekend. Locally heavy rainfall and dangerous lightning will be the threats as well as some flash flooding.
Wise County officials have signed an agreement with a company to provide high-speed internet service to a majority of the county's population. Nextlink Internet will offer broadband at speeds from 100 megabits per second to 500 Mbps to 95 percent of households in Wise County.
Our App today is called Pass The Peaz. Families will have their own version of different kinds of recipes, and they don't want those recipes to disappear into time. You can share your recipes with others, and you can also learn from others with their recipes. You can set up a new family cookbook with all the recipes you collect. The app lets you share your recipes on video, by giving out step by step instructions on how to make your specialties. This is an app for preservation of recipes handed down from generation to generation. The app says this is all about families. It's about sharing what makes your favorite recipes special to you. It's not meant for professional chefs or Food Network stars. Pass The Peaz is a free app on iTunes. It has in-app purchases.
It took a day but a Tarrant County jury has reached a verdict in the trial of a former Arlington police officer who was facing a criminal charge.
The City of DeSoto now has its first permanent piece of public art.
The city commissioned an artist to paint a 30-foot high mural on the side of the DeSoto Civic Center. Local artist J-D Moore got the job. His painting shows people from all walks of life on a green background. He used a realistic style to make the figures relatable to people visiting the library, rec center and municipal courthouse. DeSoto Arts Commission Chair James Adams says they wanted to place the mural in a prominent position in town. He says it’s a sign of the city’s growth - and a recognition of the changing economy.
Check out more pictures and video of the mural on our website - KRLD.com
The National American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance is beginning play in the Gay Softball World Series Monday in Dallas. Competition starts Monday at Kiest Park and will continue through Saturday.
In addition to Kiest, teams are playing at McInnish Park in Carrollton, Parks at Texas Star in Euless and Waxahachie Sports Complex.
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Heritage Auctions in Dallas just sold a Mickey Mantle baseball card for a record $12.6 million now it's selling off some stunning jewelry once owned by a North Texas philanthropist.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
The State Fair of Texas has named the winners of this year's "Big Tex Choice Awards." This year, the State Fair of Texas says 51 dishes were entered.
You'll have a quiet commute into work in school this morning as temperatures have settled into the mid to upper 70s. Nothing is showing up on radar right now.
Two young boys killed in Fort Worth drive-by shooting.
Long police chase comes to a deadly ending in Fort Worth.
The sexual assault trial of former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland starts today.
A Lubbock area business owner is giving out kits to help women, and that's upset some locals. Destiny Adams is the co-owner of Tumble + Safe coffeehouse in Wolfforth, ten miles outside the center of the Hub City.
Not everyone can look perfect in pictures all the time. This is a photo editing app to let you take out any imperfections that you see in your pictures. It has the ability to take out any blemishes that you might have on your face or anywhere else. It can make your teeth a little whiter, if that’s what you want. You can add animation effects to your pictures and turn them into mini-videos. Take out any objects in the background that just don’t seem to belong. Come up with some creative collages from several pictures. Brush away imperfections. YouCam Perfect: Photo Editor is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
A quite sunny afternoon in a Fort Worth neighborhood was shattered by a drive-by shooting, shortly after 2pm. Responding to calls of the shooting in the 8500 block of Steel Dust Drive,
Supporters of abortion access held a rally outside Dallas City Hall Friday, calling on district attorneys in Texas not to prosecute doctors who perform abortions. They call it the "R.E.D. Moon Project," for "Regain, expand, decriminalize abortion now."
Police departments in North Texas and across the state will have increased enforcement in place Saturday as part of a partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving. MADD launched "Saturation Saturday" in Missouri in 2016 and expanded the project nationwide in 2019.
It came out as a top-rated summer adventure series in 2019 on CBS. It's called "Blood and Treasure." Matt Barr stars in Blood and Treasure as an ex-FBI agent named Danny McNamara. He has to team up with a thief to recover some of the most exotic treasures in the world. And they travel all over the world as part of their adventures. The second season of Blood and Treasure is now streaming on Paramount Plus.
Matt is a north Texan, originally from Allen. He joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
A strip club in western Tarrant County has been the site of several violent crimes in recent years, and the sheriff is fed up and wants to get that business shut down.
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College football in North Texas gets underway Saturday, and one team from Fort Worth steps into the international spotlight.
The Texas Wesleyan Rams will host Arkansas State Querétaro out of Mexico in the Global Clasico game Saturday night at Farrington Field.
Even though this is an international matchup, this game counts.
The Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth is celebrating its new acquisition and it is inviting people to celebrate Friday night with their dogs. KRLD's Susan Darwin reports.
Plus, an Irving man will spend the next 11 years in federal prison for sex trafficking and supporters of women's reproductive rights are rallying outside Dallas City Hall this morning. All this & more on the All Local, Midday news update for August 26, 2022.
Some Dallas Police officers are going beyond the call of duty to bring smiles - and shoes - to kids in the neighborhoods they patrol. They're this week''s KRLD Difference Makers.
Our decent weather pattern will continue today through Monday with afternoon highs in the low 90s. Morning lows in the mid-70s. There's also a slight chance for an afternoon or evening storm tomorrow, Sunday and Monday, but most stay dry.
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It sure seems like we're getting slammed with more spam calls and fake text messages from spammers. This is one more tool in your phone to find out what they are. It helps you to identify those spammers and block them before you even answer them with a color coded identification system. It does the same thing with scam texts. It has a caller ID function that lets you put in any number to see if there's any actual information about a caller. It has a search function to help you find numbers in your contact list quickly. It takes what your phone does already and amplifies it. It can protect you from spammers. You can also help the app ID spam calls when you get them, add them to the database. True Caller is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has an optional subscription model for more features.
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The City Manager of McKinney is outlining next year's proposed city budget, including the proposed property tax rate for the city.
A racist incident outside a Plano restaurant is going viral on social media. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein reports.
This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with Kathy O'Keefe, CEO of WTF- Winning The Fight, a non-profit that provides drug education, support, and resources to youth and families suffering from the disease of drug addiction.
But first, he talks with Pastor Richie Butler of St Luke's United Methodist Church about the 6th annual Together We Ball event, featuring Dallas police and Dallas youth pastors along with other civic leaders playing basketball for a community cause.
An incredible sports memorabilia auction at Heritage Auctions in Dallas is getting worldwide attention.
The centerpiece is the famous 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card. It's expected to go for more than $10 million, and be the most expensive card ever sold.
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Two days after Brittany Taylor moved into her dream apartment in Downtown Dallas, she woke up to flood water gushing through the front door.
Plus, the Uvalde school board fired embattled school district police chief Pete Arredondo and the trigger law on abortion goes into effect today in Texas, making it a felony to get or perform an abortion. This and more on the All Local, Midday News update.
A fire at an abandoned hotel in Dallas drew more than 100 firefighters Thursday morning. Dallas Fire Rescue says the fire started about 5:30 am at the hotel near I-35E and Mockingbird.
Going to the Dallas Jackals with the #1 pick in last week's Major League Rugby draft was a "full circle moment" for Sam Golla. Golla played rugby for University of California, Berkeley before landing in MLR.
But Golla's story started in Arlington. He was born in Arlington and lived there for the first few years of his life before growing up in Colorado.
Now, he'll get to come back and play in Arlington, at Choctaw Stadium when he lines up for the Jackals.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Golla about his expectations for his new/old home.
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The last weekend of August is here and KRLD's John Liddle says there's a great selection of things to do Around Town.
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Embattled police chief Pete Arredondo has been fired by the Uvalde school board.
The state's abortion trigger ban kicks in today.
.A woman is recovering after she was shot in her driveway in Prosper.
KRLD All Local - August 25, 2022
It's time to dry out! Rain is out of the forecast with only a few isolated showers possible this weekend but 95% of you stay dry.
Our App today is called Earth 3D World Atlas. This app is just what the name says it is. It's a world atlas that's in three dimensions. You can see the wonders of the world through this app. It has more than 26 hundred different objects to search through. Check out more than 500 wonders that make up the world. See the greatest monuments, both manmade and natural. You can see different people and how they live and their customs. See the different animals that roam the world in their natural habitats. Investigate the different plant life. You can even use the app to look to the heavens to see the stars and constellations. Earth 3D World Atlas is three bucks on iTunes, Android, MacOS, and Windows. It has in-app purchases.
It's a tough day for many Texans as the state's trigger law, outlawing abortion following the fall of Roe V Wade is now in effect.
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Police in Prosper are looking for the man suspected of opening fire outside a home on Crestwood Drive on Wednesday, injuring one woman.
The Texas Department of Insurance says 30,000 people have lost property insurance as a result of a company based in Florida becoming insolvent. A court in Florida ordered Weston Property and Casualty Insurance to liquidate and end operations by September 7.
Kim Elenez, the CEO of Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO spotlight.
President Joe Biden has announced forgiveness for student loan borrowers making up to $125,000 a year. The president announced the plan Wednesday morning.
The Board of Education has named Karen C. Molinar as the interim superintendent of the Fort Worth ISD.
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We've just experienced our wettest August since records have been kept! We have now measured 10.38" of rain this month, breaking a 107-year-old record (10.33", 1915). And we have a few more scattered showers in the forecast through the rest of the week.
Fort Worth ISD names interim superintendent.
Dallas Cowboys fans can catch practice in person at The Star.
KRLD All Local - August 24, 2022
Signs with the national motto are sprouting up in schools across the state. Now, an out-of-state activist is working to exploit a loophole in the state law that mandates the signs. Andrew Greenstein has the latest.
The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting in Fort Worth over the weekend. Andrew Greenstein has the latest.
A Fort Worth police officer finds himself on the other side of the law.
Ofc. Nickolas Honea turned himself in to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office after a warrant was issued for his arrest on a family violence charge stemming from an incident in Azle back in late November of last year.
Heavy rainfall in North Texas on Sunday and Monday, set two daily rainfall records. One on Aug. 21 for 3.53 inches (previous 2.25 in 1919) and the second on August 22nd for 5.66 inches (previous 2.47 in 1916).
KRLD's chief meteorologist Dan Brounoff talks to the Afternoon News team about this record-breaking rainfall.
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 23 counties affected by heavy rain since Sunday. In Dallas County, some areas 15 inches of rain in just five hours, and the rainfall was the most recorded in a 24 period in 90 years.
This is a wild time for homeowners, home buyers, and home builders. Mark Johnson CEO of JPAR Real Estate takes a look into the future.
National Black Business Month is celebrated in August — it’s a time to acknowledge and appreciate black-owned businesses across the nation and all that they represent in the country’s continual striving for diversity and equality.
Mesquite Fire Chief Rusty Wilson discusses death of Mesquite woman killed in flood waters Monday.
Scott Keyes at ScottsCheapFlights.com talks about Fall 2022 travel with KRLD's Mitch Carr.
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The Texas Department of Public Safety has added two men to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Lists, according to a press release. Susan Darwin has the update.
Kids are back in school, and some parents are realizing their children are behind when it comes to math.
It's a common occurrence. Due to Covid-19, the average K-12 student is about five months behind in math skills – more than half a grade level.
Bedtime Math Foundation is launching Be Part of the Equation, a nationwide campaign that awakens parents to the ongoing math education crisis affecting the next generation.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Laura Overdeck - founder and president of Bedtime Math Foundation about the issue.
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A&M professor David Griffth joins Mitch Carrto to discuss the overall impact of advertising.
After a seven hour meeting Monday night, the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD school board adopted guidelines for teachers and to review books available at school libraries. The measures include a ban on teaching "critical race theory" and a requirement that people use the bathroom according to the gender on their birth certificate.
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On Ask the Expert, Rich Johnson joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He's is with the Insurance Council of Texas and breaks down who's responsibility it is to clear the roads and how your insurance can help you.
The city of Richardson is working on a new temporary home after a fire damaged city hall.
Keller ISD upholds guidelines on pulling controversial books from library shelves.
KRLD All Local - August 23, 2022
The once in a 100 year flooding event took place across North Texas Sunday into Monday is over! Things have calmed down considerably this morning! However, be careful this morning, there may be some flooded roadways in isolated areas.
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Summers aren't the only time for vacations. This app can help you organize your trips, after you book flights, hotels, and transportation. Just put the details into the app, and it adds it to your calendar. It can also share those plans with your family, colleagues, or whomever you choose. You don't have to go searching through emails to remind yourself what time your flight is, or where you're staying, or which rental car agency you booked with. It's a central hub for your boarding passes, any QR codes, or other travel plans. You can also put any reminders in, such as the need for vaccinations where you're going. The app can even tell you if you can get a refund, because an airfare price dropped. TripIt: Travel Planner is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases for the pro version.
This week's rain is causing headaches not only for drivers who ran into flooding but also homeowners who are dealing with home damage like leaks.
Whenever we are looking to get the best contract service... the BBB is a great resource available.
Amy Rasor is the Fort Worth Regional Director with the BBB. She joined the KRLD Afternoon News and explains the process to find reputable companies as North Texans look to clean up after the storms.
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There have been 860 flight delays and 250 flight cancellations at DFW International Airport due to the weather, and at Dallas Love Field officials say 72 flights have been cancelled and 140 others have been delayed so far.
As students return to college, many are wondering about their student loans, and when, or even if, they'll have to pay them back. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update.
In Frisco on Monday afternoon, PGA of America opens its doors for a “Welcome Home Celebration."
The new Home of PGA America is a more than 100,000- square foot state-of-the-art building.
The remainder of the 600-acre PGA Frisco campus will open to the public in Spring 2023, featuring two 18-hole championship golf courses.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jim Richerson, President, PGA of America.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlight the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
Within the last few days, Tarleton State University has announced their highest enrollment ever, right at 15,000.
Now, the university, with campuses in Stephenville and Fort Worth is making another big announcement, membership in the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).
Tarleton President Dr. James Hurley talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the big headlines.
Heavy rain will continue to affect north Texas through the morning and afternoon today. Therefore, a Flash Flood Watch is in effect through the day.
Forth Worth ISD reaches settlement over mask mandate.
Two Northeast Tarrant County school districts are reviewing some controversial policy changes.
KRLD All Local - August 22, 2022
Highway 360 will close in Arlington this weekend as part of the $233 million project to modernize the interchange at Interstate 30. Highway 360 will be closed in both directions between Brown Boulevard and Six Flags Drive.
Demonstrators met outside the Dallas offices of Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz Friday afternoon, calling them to support a U.S. House resolution that would protect some people without legal status from deportation. House Resolution 2920 has passed out of the House Judiciary Committee.
It can be one of those awkward times when you’re out to lunch or dinner with a group of people and it comes time to pay the bill. Sure, one person can be super nice and pick up the check. But, more likely than not, you’ll end up splitting the bill and you have to figure out who had the salad and who had the lobster. You take a picture of the bill and touch the items that you had. The app figures out what your part of the bill is, and that includes the tip. You can do the same for other people, and let them know what they owe. If you want to pay for someone else, you can do that, too. It also gives you a history for your other bills. Tab - The simple bill splitter is a free app on iTunes and Android.
A Colleyville woman is the latest North Texan to plead guilty for taking part in the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol. KRLD's Susan Darwin has the update.
A Fort Worth-based nonprofit has one mission: to fill classrooms, not landfills. They do it by relying on volunteers to collect surplus materials from businesses, corporations, office clean-outs, and individual donors.
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Plus, students at Tarleton University returned to class this week and this year's freshman class is the university system's biggest ever. Also, following the murder of a beloved Lancaster youth football coach, a group is calling for changes to stop the violence. This and more on the Midday All Local.
On Thursday, a federal judge indicated we're closer to having the affidavit supporting the search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s estate in Florida unsealed.
The Trump saga will be heavily covered on CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday.
Rep Mike Turner (R-OH), who has been pressing for more info on the FBI's search of President Trump's estate will join the show, as will David Laufman, former Chief of Counterintelligence at the Department of Justice.
Margaret Brennan will also chat with Dr. Deborah Birx about the CDC's failures at the start of the COVID pandemic. Those shortcomings are leading to major changes at the organization.
KRLD's John Liddle previewed CBS' Face the Nation with moderator Margaret Brennan.
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An Air Quality Alert is in effect for North Texas Friday with high temperatures approaching the mid-90s. Rain chances return Sunday afternoon and stick around into the beginning of next week.
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law earlier this week. Part of the legislation lowers the prices of prescription drugs - and puts money back in the pockets of seniors.
The new law requires Medicare to start negotiating the price of certain drugs, caps seniors’ annual out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs in Medicare Part D and limits the cost of insulin to $35 a month in Medicare.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bill Sweeney, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at AARP about how this bill impacts older Americans.
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A former Plano music teacher accused of using cameras to spy on young women.
A group wants more safety regulations at youth football games.
KRLD All Local - August 19, 2022
Comptroller Glenn Hegar and Republican State Senator Joan Huffman want to see state and local sales tax on feminine hygiene products repealed.
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Police report say the baby boy was wrapped in a t-shirt and had been left in some bushes outside the Bent Tree Town Homes along I-35E.
Dallas County has rededicated a sign that was placed at a water fountain in its records building during segregation. The 'Whites Only' sign was found inside the Dallas County Records Building 20 years ago.
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John Birdwell, 38, is being held on $75 thousand bond in connection with the death of his Dr. Robert Bearden, 66.
According to the arrest affidavit, the two were at Woody's Tavern on Bryant Irvin Road late last Friday night when they got into an argument about Birdwell refusing to sign divorce papers from his wife, Bearden's daughter.
he Storehouse of Collin County is seeing huge demand for a brand new service: The Academy Education Program.
It’s designed to teach the rapidly growing North Texas immigrant population helpful skills.
“This Academy Program has been in development for about two years now,” says Ben Skye, Director of Communications and Culture for The Storehouse of Collin County. “So we did an assessment asking, ‘If we were to offer classes, what would be the most important classes to you and your family?’”
Some parts of North Texas received more than half an inch of rain in storms Wednesday, but the severe weather also caused damage in Hood County. In Tolar, heavy rain and strong winds damaged some buildings and knocked down trees and power lines.
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KRLD CEO Spotlight with Barclay Berdan, CEO, Texas Health Resources (Presbyterian, Harris Methodist & Arlington Memorial)
Paul Krause. was in charged at the the Brenham creamery when the deadly listeria outbreak occured. Three people died from eating the contaminated ice cream...10 others became ill.
The murder trial of the former Fort Worth police officer accused of killing Atatiana Jefferson has yet another new start date.
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Jewish leaders in North Texas want the Keller school district to reconsider it's ban on a book about the Holocaust
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Methodist Health System dealing with possible data breach including patient info.
Jewish community reacts after Keller ISD pulls 'Diary of Anne Frank' from school libraries.
Reaction from Texas Rangers fans on the firing of Jon Daniels.
KRLD All Local - August 18, 2022
Travel expert Casey Carr talks about the state of the cruise industry and the new COVID rules with KRLD's Mitch Carr.
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Dr. Robert Root, D.O. heads up a newly formed Tactical Medicine Program at the Texas Tech University Health Science Center in El Paso. He spoke with KRLD's Mitch Carr about it.
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A cold front that brought showers to southern parts of Dallas-Fort Worth also dropped temperatures around North Texas. High temperatures around the area are expected to top out in the upper 80s Thursday.
It doesn't matter if you're 5 years old or 95 years old. KRLD's John Liddle says there are plenty of fun things to do Around Town this weekend.
We've still got some hot days left this summer.
Whether you’re taking a road trip or just walking your dog around the block, your pet can quickly suffer from heatstroke. Dr. Lori Teller, President of the American Veterinary Medical Association talked with KRLD's John Liddle to offer tips on what to look for, and what to do if your pet is suffering from heatstroke.
Texas puts to death the man convicted of the murder of a real estate agent 15 years ago.
An argument over the score may have led to football coach shooting.
KRLD All Local - August 18, 2022
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has carried out the death sentence for 41-year-old Kosoul Chanthakoummane. He was convicted of capital murder in the death of 40-year-old Sarah Walker in 2006.
Kathy Permenter, Co-Managing Partner, Younger Partners joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
About 6,700 students returned to school Wednesday in White Settlement, and police officers were riding on buses with them. White Settlement officers were watching for drivers who pass school buses while they have their lights on and stop sign activated.
Gasoline prices are on the rise in North Texas and the KRLD Morning News wanted to find out why. They reached out to Gas Buddy's Patrick DeHaan for some answers.
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It seems even some Texas Republicans are open to gun reform laws following the massacre in Uvalde back in May
According to the latest Dallas Morning News-University of Texas at Tyler poll most Texans say state lawmakers are not doing enough to prevent gun violence and they want new legislation to help combat the problem.
63% of Texans polled want more done, and that includes 49% of Republicans.
The polls shows attitudes about guns have changed since a teenager gunned down 19 kids and 2 teachers at a Uvalde Elementary schoolin May.
52% of voters support raising the age limit from 18 to 21 to buy an assault rifle, such a law would have prevented the Uvalde gunman from buying his weapon.
66% of Texans surveyed also want Governor Abbott to call a special legislative session to discuss gun reform legislation.
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A DeSoto school threat as some campuses on alert.
Tarrant County commissioners outraged over juvenile justice system audit.
A Collin Co killer is scheduled for execution tonight.
Mesquite passes new budget with drop in tax rate.
KRLD All Local - August 17, 2022
There may be some caution from American households, as the pace of retail sales went unchanged month-over-month in July.
“July retail sales were in line with expectations, flat month-over-month and up 10.3% over the past year. That’s a little bit above the year-over-year inflation rate, but this is still largely an inflation story," says senior industry analyst Ted Rossman. "These figures are not adjusted for inflation. If they were, the gains would be much smaller."
KRLD's John Liddle got some instant reaction from Ted about the numbers.
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The Keller ISD is banning more than three dozen books from school libraries.
Man convicted of killing a McKinney real estate agent in 2006 is scheduled to be executed tonight.
KRLD All Local - August 17, 2022
The newly signed Inflation Reduction Act carves out $369 billion to make our nation greener. Texas leads the nation in emissions.
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The head of Tarrant County's government is calling for the two appointed juvenile court judges to lose their jobs following a damning audit of the county's juvenile justice system.
The 21-page audit prepared by former Tarrant County Juvenile Services Director Carey Cockerell found that since Judge Alex Kim was elected to the 323rd District Court four years ago, the average daily population and length of stay in the juvenile detention center have doubled, even though referrals have been cut in half.
Nicole Craven and Alexis Smith have created Après Hours, made with agave wine, a departure from the traditional espresso martini, made with vodka.
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Our App today is called Master Class. What would it be like to be tutored by some of the greatest minds in the world? You can learn new things by going to class with experts in their field. And these are experts that are also famous experts in their field. You can learn cooking from someone like Gordon Ramsay. Master Class has more than 150 different instructors. It keeps adding new ones all the time. You can learn about leadership from former President George W. Bush. Alicia Keys or John Legend teach songwriting. Acting classes from Helen Mirren and Samuel L. Jackson. You can learn drumming from a Beatle, Ringo Starr. Two former Secretaries of State, Condoleezza Rice and Madeleine Albright teach diplomacy. You can learn poetry from America’s Poet Amanda Gorman or voice from Mariah Carey. Learn from the masters in Master Class. It’s a free app on iTunes and Android. It’s a subscription service for unlimited classes.
The Richardson School District welcomed back students for the first day of the new school year. It's also the first day of a new rule at Forest Meadow Junior High School. Kids that go to that school can bring their smartphones to school, but the phones are locked in special pouches during school hours..and unlocked when school is over.
Today is also the first day in a new school district for the brand new superintendent for the Richardson ISD. Her name is Tabitha Branum joined us on today's Ask The Expert.
Edward Herring, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Tailwater Capital joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
Some kids in Fort Worth had an adventurous ride into school this morning.
At around 7:30 a.m., a Fort Worth ISD bus with three kids onboard got into a minor crash with a passenger vehicle on East Rosedale St. in the Stop Six neighborhood.
Fort Worth now offers free wireless internet service in five neighborhoods. The city says 60,000 residents do not have reliable internet access and has been working with Cisco and Presidio to provide free service.
Mesquite city leaders have approved a new budget for the upcoming fiscal year that totals more than $306 million.
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Plus, schools in Southlake will soon display signs reading 'In God We Trust,' and Reaction continues to pour in this morning after the Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward. This and more on the All Local podcast for August 16, 2022.
Whether it’s the hyper-targeted ads, the easy shopping experience, or the people they follow, social media often entices users to make impulse purchases.
According to a recent survey from Bankrate, nearly half (49%) of social media media users report having impulsively bought an item they saw on social media. But that can be a slippery slope for spending, especially in the face of high inflation. Almost 2 in 3 (64%) regret at least one of those purchases.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with Bankrate analyst Sarah Foster to break it down.
Grand Prairie man convicted of sexual assault.
Texas Rangers fans react to firing of manager Chris Woodward.
KRLD All Local - August 16, 2022
Wyoming congressional Republican Liz Cheney is fighting for her political life. The least populated state in the country holds its primary tonight and Cheney is in danger of losing the seat she has held since 2016.
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Plus, cars stretched several blocks down Riverfront Boulevard on Monday afternoon to take advantage of a promotion offering cheap gas. From noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Fuel City sold gas for $2.38 a gallon.
The Texas Rangers fired manager Chris Woodward on Monday after a 51-63 start to the season, including a 6-24 record in one-run games. Third base coach Tony Beasley will be the team's interim manager.
Cars stretched several blocks down Riverfront Boulevard on Monday afternoon to take advantage of a promotion offering cheap gas. From noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Fuel City sold gas for $2.38 a gallon.
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Our App today is called SuperCook. You might look in the food pantry or the frig and need some kind of inspiration for what you see inside. This app can help you put together some great dishes through the ingredients that you have. That's even if you have items that you wouldn't think would go together. There could be thousands of different recipes that you might not have thought of. You don't have to throw away something that's about to expire because you don't know what to do with it. The app keeps you from making a run to the grocery store for something else. Once you put in what you have, that includes all the spices and oils, or anything else, it shows you how many recipes you can make. It has more than 11 million different recipes in the database. SuperCook is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Youth football coach Mike Hickmon died on a football field, he was shot on Saturday during a dispute at a game in Lancaster.
He'd spent most of his life on a football field, including at the University of North Texas, where he helped open up holes for Patrick Cobbs.
Cobbs is now the running backs coach at UNT. Cobbs remembered Hickmon in an interview with KRLD's John Liddle.
Four North Texas cities recently came together for a training session to set a protocol for child reunification with family in the case of an emergency.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, Newsradio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
KRLD's Kristin Diaz along with Maura Davies from the SPCA highlight the critical need for adopting families at local animal shelters by showcasing an "Adoptable Pet Pal" that has stayed at the shelter too long.
A lot of states have already legalized the use of recreational marijuana and apparently, most Texans want to follow suit.
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Students in Fort Worth ISD began their 2022-2023 school year Monday. The district has grown to more than 75,000 students.
Mayor Mattie Parker, Superintendent Kent Scribner and Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes were among those greeting students at Tarrant County College South, where Fort Worth ISD's Collegiate High School is located.
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It's not just school districts looking for bus drivers. DART is hiring and is increasing its sign-on bonus to get more experienced drivers behind the wheels.
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Plus, the end of summer break is officially here. Kids across North Texas are heading back to school this morning.
The Fort Worth Public Library and Amplify 817 are hosting a free concert showcase on August 17 at Will Rogers Auditorium, bringing the commercial-free, Fort Worth music streaming platform to the live stage.
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It's the one-year anniversary of the chaotic fall of Kabul. Thousands of Afghan refugees are now living in Texas, many of them in North Texas.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Nazanin Ash, CEO of Welcome.US. They chatted about what it's been like for Afghan refugees since coming to the United States, and how support is still needed to help the refugees thrive.
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Arlington ISD 4-year-olds will have access to universal pre-K this school year. Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos joined Mike Rogers and Susy Solis on the KRLD Morning News to look at the academic year ahead.
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Police working to keep students safe this year.
Brother of a long-time NFL player, wanted in fatal shooting of youth football coach.
KRLD All Local - August 15, 2022
A couple of more triple digit days ahead, a slight chance of rain by Wednesday along a cold front, and a bit cooler temperatures to finish up our work-week leading into the weekend.
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One man is dead after getting into a shootout with police in Richland Hills.
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It's been a long hot summer already, so what better thought to put in your mind than how cold it's going to be in just a few months?
Every year, the Farmers Almanac makes predictions about the weather months ahead of time. And there are times when those predictions are eerily correct. Remember, the freezeout in February of 2021? The Farmers Almanac predicted it within a week. The Almanac had that prediction the previous August.
What can we expect for this fall and winter? On Ask The Expert, Peter Geiger joined us. He's the editor of the Farmers Almanac.
A quick-thinking mother foils a brazen kidnapping attempt.
The mother had her child with her during meet the teacher night at the International Leadership of Texas school in North Richland Hills on Tuesday evening when a man allegedly tried luring the child from her.
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Family and friends of three people who were killed by a suspected drunk driver on Sunday in Seagoville are raising money for the victims' relatives. Police say a man started going the wrong way on Highway 175 in Crandall at about 1 a.m. on Sunday.
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About 600 families were expected to attend a school supply giveaway Friday in Dallas. Dallas ISD has staggered starting dates this year with the first schools starting on August 1st, others on August 8th, and the remainder on August 15th.
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A former Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic will not face charges for kicking an unarmed man when he was on the ground.
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This week on Better Living Chris Arnold visits with President and CEO Will McCall of the Dallas Leadership Foundation, a non-profit that partners, equips, and resources local leaders to build healthier communities with the people within the neighborhoods.
But first, he talks to David Stupay, the Managing Director of Envision Dallas, an amazing company that provides employment opportunities for individuals in North Texas who are blind or visually impaired.
Federal assistance that made school meals free for all students is coming to an end this year.
“School meals are just critical to ensuring that kids have the nutrition they need to thrive in and out of the classroom,” said Stacie Sanchez-Hare, director of the No Kid Hungry campaign. “We know that hungry kids cannot learn, because if you’re hungry, you can’t really think about much of anything else.”
If families need federal assistance, they’ll have to apply for it. And they’ll have to meet certain income guidelines, too.
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A Texas man is facing federal charges for delivering contraband to prisoners in a most unique way.
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A North Texas nurse is going above and beyond to make sure her students and their families stay safe and healthy.
Veronica De La Torre was already super busy as a registered nurse at a local hospital, but a phone call from a recruiter prompted her to take on even more.
"A recruiter didn't know that I'm a chronic asthmatic or that my kids are chronic asthmatics but she told me that kids every year die in the school district from preventable asthma-related causes," Veronica said. "I was flabbergasted. It dwelled on me and the more and more I thought about it, I thought, 'I've got to get in there and help.'"
While maintaining her nursing job at the hospital, she is the school nurse at DISD's Young Women's STEAM Academy, an all-girls school that focuses on math and engineering.
The campus is also home to special needs students who have chronic health conditions and need special care. It's one of the few DISD schools that provides care for those kinds of students.
Along with the unique challenges of dealing with special education students, a language barrier exists not just for her students but for their families, many of whom only speak Spanish.
When covid hit Veronica went even further to ensure her students and their families got the medical care they needed.
"When I could hear the angst in my students' voices and they are so worried about it, I'm worried about it too. If your family unit is not safe, then you're not safe and don't feel safe, " Veronica said. "They would tell me things like they went to get tested and they were positive for the coronavirus but they didn't know what to do after that. They were sent home so I actually met several families at local hospitals so they could seek treatment. I met a couple of families here on campus in the parking lot in our car so they could follow me to a hospital so they could get treatment."
For Veronica, it's just another day on the job.
"If I could get them the help they need, that's why I wanted to be a nurse," Veronica said. "It's rewarding to hear them tell you, 'If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have made it,' and I really appreciate it. It's a cultural issue and I'm thrilled to be a part of the solution."
We're proud to call Veronica De La Torre this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
If you know someone making a difference in the community send us an email at differencemaker@krld.com.
Plus, with the race for governor heating up, both candidates are making the rounds in North Texas. Governor Greg Abbott spent yesterday in Dallas talking education. Meanwhile, Democratic opponent Beto O'Rourke made a campaign stop in Fort Worth.
For some North Texas parents, they'll be hitting the stores one more time this weekend to get all those back-to-school needs. And Bankrate.com finds that inflation is impacting how many of us shop.
More than 2 in 5 back-to-school shoppers (41%) say that inflation will change the way they shop for the upcoming school year, with 95% of these shoppers looking to employ a money-saving strategy!
"Back-to-school shopping has turned into a major retail event, second only to the winter holidays," said Bankrate.com Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman. "These expenses are taking a major financial toll on American families already struggling with the highest inflation readings in more than 40 years."
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate.com Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman about how back-to-school shoppers are dealing with the price pressure.
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The aftermath of the FBI search of former President Donald Trump's home in Florida this week will be a large topic of conversation on CBS' Face the Nation this week.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with moderator Margaret Brennan to preview Sunday's show.
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Possible cause of fatal plane crash coming into view.
Mansfield getting an HEB.
KRLD All Local - august 12, 2022
Your weekend's looking nice, as an upper level ridge of high pressure builds back across the area and then strengthens through the middle of next week. Afternoon highs will approach 100° this weekend.
A new restaurant is coming to Fort Worth this fall from Jon Bonnell.
Chef/restaurateur Jon Bonnell is born and raised in Fort Worth and has championed its hospitality scene for more than 25 years, including guiding the safety and well-being and communication efforts of the city of Fort Worth during the pandemic.
He is a longstanding supporter of DFW Restaurant Week for 21 years. He is the Chef and Founder of Bonnell Restaurant Group which owns Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine as well as four other restaurants (Waters, Buffalo Bros, catering company, and a new one in the works in Fort Worth.
Our App today is called Housecraft. One of the toughest things to do when you’re out furniture shopping. You don’t know what a certain couch or chair will look like in your living room. Or if that dining room table will have enough space in the dining room. This is an augmented reality app that can help you with visualization. It uses your camera to take a picture of a piece of furniture. Then, you can superimpose it into the space where you’d want to put it. See how it fits. It can be furniture or plants. The AR shows it to you in 3-D style. You can plan your home. And you can resize it to make it fit that space. Housecraft is a free app on iTunes.
It's the announcement that the people of Mansfield have been waiting for - H-E-B is coming to the city.
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Governor Greg Abbott laid out a plan to offer school vouchers during a roundtable discussion in Dallas Thursday. Abbott is running for a third term and met with parents and leadership at The King's Academy.
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Plus, a North Texas law professor says the search of former President Trump's Florida home will give him teaching material for years.
Our App today is called Hands 2 Paws. Shelters all over the country are looking for new homes for dogs. This app might be able to help you find just the right animal to fill out your family. It asks a few simple questions about the kinds of dogs that you might be looking for. Do you want a pure breed? Or maybe you want to give a new home to a rescue. It also will find out what your comfort level is when it comes to a pet that sheds. It puts all your answers into an algorithm that will connect you up with the perfect breed for you. It can also show you which breeds are close to where you are. The app also shows you different training schedules for your new puppy. Hands2Paws is a free app on iTunes and Android.
Scott Kirksey, CEO, BenefitMall joins KRLD's David Johnson for this episode of CEO Spotlight.
School is starting all over the area, and that includes classes that are starting soon at college campuses.
There's a big push to promote security at schools all over the country. UT Dallas is doing something unique for colleges in North Texas. It has put in new license plate reading cameras on campus. It's another tool to prevent crime.
On today's Ask The Expert North Texas, we're joined by Chief Larry Zacharias, he's the Police Chief UT Dallas Police Department
The rain that moved through North Texas appears to have helped slam the door shut on one of the more stubborn wildfires in the area.
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While the COVID vaccines have been a big focus over the last two years, vaccines for children in general have slipped during the pandemic.
Is that a big deal? Many medical experts think it is.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Nancy Kelly, professor of pediatrics at UT Southwestern Medical Center and also a primary care physician at Children's Health Medical Group.
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As school districts in North Texas return to class, a non-profit is working with kids from "marginalized communities" to help them succeed long-term and provide them with the same opportunities as other students. Big Thought says its mission is to "help [kids] determine and drive their own outcomes by equipping them with tools to navigate real-life challenges."
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Plus, two recent house fires in Frisco and one in North Richland Hills are most likely because of lightning strikes.
In their quarterly Texas Housing Affordability Index, the Texas Real Estate Research Center finds that some local regions, including Collin County, Denton County, and Dallas-Plano-Irving are among the least affordable.
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What are you going to do with one of the last weekends of the summer?
KRLD's John Liddle has some ideas, taking us Around Town.
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Fatal house fire in Plano
Richardson parents upset over phone policy proposal.
KRLD All Local - August 11, 2022
It finally rained yesterday at DFW Airport! Our 67 consecutive rain-free streak is now gone! I'm also glad a lot of you saw some welcome rain as well.
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A court recently ordered the Public Utility Commission to restore monies to the Texas Universal Service Fund. The PUC responded by hiking the fund 3.3 to 24 percent.
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A recent chance encounter at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth leads to a long-lost reunion.
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The Dallas City Council approved a resolution Wednesday that would restrict city resources such as funds, personnel, and hardware from being used to investigate abortions.
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Plus, a 10-year-old was shot in the foot by a driver in another car. This and more on today's All Local afternoon news update.
People continue to struggle with their rent during the ongoing pandemic. The supply and demand continues to be off-balanced. Many say the affordable housing market in the state is not offering Texans enough options.
On Ask the Expert, Dave Rauch joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the CEO of Pro Tech Building Services.
C. Malcolm Holland, the Chairman, President, and CEO of Veritex Holdings, Inc and Veritex Community Bank (Nasdaq:VBTX) joins KRLD"s David Johnson to discuss how you do business in such a turbulent economy.
HEB supermarkets have arrived in North Texas, and with these new stores comes job opportunities.
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Plus, Fort Worth schools ramp up security measures and the Uvalde city council battle with police chief debates.
The latest Consumer Price Index numbers (released Wednesday morning) show that inflation slowed a bit in July. Make no mistake, prices are still way up year-over-year, jumping 8.5% in July compared with last year. But that's down from the 9.1% jump in June.
It's encouraging, but there is still concern when you look inside the numbers.
“One in a row is not a streak - but it is a start. Both headline and core CPI readings came in below expectations." says Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst at Bankrate. "The sharp drop in gasoline prices offset the increases in food and shelter, leaving the CPI unchanged for July. But it is still up 8.5% in the past year.”
KRLD's John Liddle broke down the latest numbers with Greg.
Inflation and higher costs are delaying and changing major life milestones for Dallas residents. In fact, a new study by financial services firm Edward Jones found that, in the last year, nearly half (46%) of Dallas residents adjusted their timelines for purchasing or selling a home, getting married, starting a family, changing careers, pursuing secondary education or retiring.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with Jesse Abercrombie, an Edward Jones financial advisor here in North Texas about the findings.
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Students in North Texas continue to go back to school this month. For parents of kids of all ages, back-to-school season is the perfect time to take stock of your child’s physical and mental health to help prepare them for a successful school year.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Preeti Parikh, Executive Medical Director at GoodRx about her top tips for a healthy school year.
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A Dallas man indicted for targeted shootings at Asian businesses.
Back to school for a few large districts in North Texas.
KRLD All Local - August 10, 2022
It is a pleasant morning out there, as readings have fallen into the 70s! Expect a dry commute this morning to work or school, as nothing is showing up on 1080 Weather Radar. Again... that will change later on today.
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A federal judge has sentenced 39-year-old Jason Hyland of Frisco to one week behind bars for taking part in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th, 2021. Hyland pled "guilty" to a misdemeanor charge of parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol building. Prosecutors had pictures of him inside the Capitol building during the riot.
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Our App today is called Leaf Snap. This is an app for people that want to identify and care for different plants. You might see some kind of wildflower in a field, or perhaps something at a plant shop. The app can help you identify what it is you're looking at. All you need to do is take a picture of the plant, and the app can ID what it is that you're looking at. It works with plants, flowers, even trees. If it's a plant, it can identify it. The app can handle around 90 percent of all the species in the world. It also has different kinds of ideas and plans for you to take care of the plants in your home. You can also keep track with a plant journal in the app, everything from words to pictures. Put together a summary of the plants in your collection and keep a running list of all the tasks in a calendar. Leaf Snap is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
Plus, a very different reaction from the lawyers involved in the Said trial with defense attorney Brad Loller saying that unfortunately, they got the wrong man.
A jury on Tuesday found a Lewisville man guilty of capital murder in the deadly 2008 shooting of his two teenage daughters. Attorneys delivered closing arguments Tuesday morning in the capital murder trial of Yaser Said, and the jury's deliberation took less than five hours.
The Richardson ISD Board of Trustees will vote this week on a plan designed to prevent students from using their cell phones during the school day. Administrators have proposed buying thousands of Yondr pouches to be issued to students in grades 7 through 12.
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Theater students from 25 high schools in Dallas will attend a performance of Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations September in Fair Park. The show was nominated for 12 Tony Awards and won for Best Choreography in 2019.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Cindy Luongo Cassidy: Texas Chapter, International Dark Skies Association
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Are kids ready to return to school or are they still worried about possible violence? And how do parents cope with that?
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A Texas program is focused on helping prison inmates get back on the straight and narrow. KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Brandon Green, PIO, Prison Entrepreneurship Program (PEP.org).
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A new retail development will soon be going up in an area of far north Fort Worth where it is sorely needed.
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Hey kids and parents: Go to bed! Turns out "rest is best" when it comes to getting students ready for another academic year. Even if you haven't started school yet, you can get prepared now.
KRLD's Heather Behrens talks with Marta Lynn Pardo, who is a Health Psychologist with Parkland Health's Pediatric program.
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Citing the unwelcoming political climate in Texas many people in the LGBTQIA+ community are making plans to leave the state and realtors are helping.
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Firefighters from several departments and the Texas A&M Forest Service are working together at a fire that started Monday night in Trinity County. Sheriff Woody Wallace says the fire appears to have been sparked by lightning.
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The Great Resignation has had its pros and cons, and the grass isn't always greener on the other side. But, a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. government data says that half of US workers who changed jobs between April 2021 and March 2022 saw a pay increase of at least 9.7%.
What's more? The median worker who remained in the same job experienced a loss of 1.7%.
Julie Bauke, founder and Chief Career Strategist with The Bauke Group talked with KRLD's John Liddle about these shocking numbers.
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The man charged with crashing into a house, killing an 18-year-old, has three previous DWI convictions.
A father in Fort Worth is in trouble after leaving five kids in a hot car.
KRLD All Local - August 9, 2022
Scattered showers and storms back in the forecast, no triple digits for a few days, and then heating back up into the weekend and especially next week. These are your weather stories over the next 7 days.
Denton County Commissioners are finalizing plans for a $540 million bond package this fall to fund roads, bridges and transportation projects. The County will hold a workshop meeting for residents to offer their input this afternoon at 1:00pm at the Denton County Administrative Courthouse.
Our App today is called Honey. Inflation is hitting everyone hard. You want to take every chance that you get in order to save some money when you go shopping. Honey can help you find coupons on what you’re looking for at more than four thousand different sites. It will apply those coupons when you’re ready to check out from those sites. The app also has the ability to get you cash back from some of the things that you’re buying. In some cases, you might get double cash back. The app says the average person saves more than $125 a year with it. It also finds different kinds of deals on just about everything you want. If there are promo codes available, the app will find them. It has more than 30,000 sites for codes. PayPal Honey: Coupons, Rewards is a free app on iTunes and Android.
In time for the new school year, the Arlington ISD is rolling out a new real-time emergency information service.
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Five children are recovering after being found in a hot SUV in Fort Worth.
Police were called to a home on Littlejohn Ave. in southeast Fort Worth at around 10:00 p.m. Sunday night.
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Michael O. Browning Jr., the founder and CEO of Unleashed Brands (The Little Gym, Urban Air Park, Snapology, Class 101, XP League, and Premier Martial Arts) joins KRLD's David Johnson to discuss their Dallas roll-up targeted at pre-school to college-age kids that's just getting started.
Plus, a dozen North Texas school districts begin classes this week, and one of them begins today.
Despite concerns about inflation and a possible recession, hiring is still very strong. According to the numbers released on Friday, 528,000 jobs were created in July. That more than doubled the estimate.
KRLD's John Liddle got reaction from CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger, who wrote on her blog that the hot job market all but ensures more rate hikes from the Fed.
A poll of those attending the Conservative Political Action Conference in Dallas this weekend shows most hope Donald Trump will run for the Republican nomination for president in 2024. The conference took place at the Hilton Anatole, with the former president closing the event with a speech.
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The defense will soon have its turn in the capital murder trial of Yaser Said.
Dallas police getting a big chunk of the new proposed city budget.
KRLD All Local - August 8, 2022
An upper level area of low pressure now in Arkansas will propagate southwest over the next 72 hours. This upper level low combined with daytime heating will promote isolated showers and storms mainly east and north of DFW today and anywhere across north Texas on Tuesday and Wednesday!
Up to 75 percent of people say one of their biggest fears is public speaking. This app might be able to help you deal with that one. It's an app that can help you speak with all the confidence you need for a presentation in front of a lot of people or even doing interviews with others. It teaches the techniques that you'll need to be able to relate your expertise with others and with confidence. It has a voice recorder that you can use to practice your speeches. The app also gives you all the feedback that you need to learn from the experience and deliver better techniques. It'll let you know if you're talking too fast or too slow. Do you have authority and power in your voice? And it can help you get rid of those fillers: you know, like, umm, ahh, as you gather your thoughts. Practice in your own space, so you can do it by yourself. Speeko is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
A teenager is dead and an accused drunk driver is locked up in Tarrant County. Last night, just past 6 p.m. a man driving a pick-up and hauling a flatbed trailer crashed into a home on Jason Court in White Settlement.
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The City Manager of Dallas is proposing a $4.51 billion total budget for the next fiscal year. The general fund budget, which includes streets and public safety, would be $1.71 billion. The proposed budget includes increases in public safety spending, which was a priority for Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
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High schools in Texas can begin full-contact football work Saturday as triple-digit heat remains in the forecast. Football teams had been able to start conditioning Monday.
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Dallas County has declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
"This declaration is not a cause for panic," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins. "This is a declaration that we will use to try to open more doors to get vaccine faster.
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No more suggestions - DeSoto's watering restrictions are now a mandate.
The City of DeSoto has implemented Stage 2 watering restrictions, as water usage in the city remains at record levels.
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The Texas sales tax holiday started Friday morning giving families an opportunity to save money as they shop for the upcoming school year. The Texas comptroller's office estimates people will save a total of $112 million through midnight Sunday night.
Olakunle Soriyan, Chief Knowledge Officer & Lead Strategist, Kenneth Soriyan Research and Ideas LLC joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.
The City of Fort Worth is putting out another call for people to conserve water whenever they can.
This, as water usage in the city continues to increase amid the hot, dry conditions.
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It's not great news heading into another hot weekend but it seems supply chain issues are causing a shortage of North Texas' favorite mineral water.
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Sorry Alice Cooper, but school's back from summer.
As parents nationwide celebrate this annual occasion it's time to take a look at five of the best school-based movies to watch as students everywhere begrudgingly return to class.
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Plus, it's tax-free weekend meaning Texans can save the sales tax on tons of back-to-school items, and small businesses across the state are hoping shoppers will spend some of their money with them.
A North Texas businessman found his calling in an unexpected way. He's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker. It was a death in his family that prompted businessman Alfonso Montiel to make a big change.
The former Richardson mayor caught up in a sex and bribery scandal. She has been sentenced to 6 years in federal prison,
Small businesses in Texas are hoping for a spike in business this weekend as part of the sales tax holiday. Through Sunday, sales tax will not be charged on most school supplies and clothing.
A complete list is available at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/ .
FBI agents are expected to take the stand today when testimony continues this morning in the Yaser Said murder trial ....they're agents who investigated the brutal murders of Said's two teenage daughters nearly 15 years ago.
The annual "sales tax holiday" for back-to-school shopping is here.
Oncor is piling up the profits as this hot, dry summer drags on.
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We do have a couple of more chances for some isolated showers and storms today and then again tomorrow, with afternoon highs around 102° today, near 100 tomorrow. There's also a Heat Advisory in effect for areas northwest of Interstate 30 today as well.
A woman is charged with alien harboring after federal law enforcement agents found 17 undocumented immigrants at a home in the small town of Friona.
Watauga Police, Watauga firefighters and Tarrant County sheriff's deputies team up to help a woman going through a mental health crisis.
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Dallas College has won an $8.8 million grant to help train people in communities considered "underserved" for jobs in biotechnology. Dallas College was one of 509 institutions to apply nationwide and one of just 32 to win a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
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Our App today is called Flighty. This is a flight tracking app for you, if you're flying out of town on vacation or if you travel for work. It's a pretty big issue lately when you see that your flight is delayed, or worse, canceled. This app will let you know about any flight delays or cancellations early. You can track the plane that you're supposed to fly out on, hours before it arrives at the airport. It has live streaming data and real-time flight plans for flights. It gives you advisories from the FAA about those flights. You can check out flights that are coming in and going out near you. If your flight is going to be delayed or canceled, it can give you alternate flights to get you where you want to go. It has automated assistants to help you if you want to check in for a flight or if you have a tight connection to get to the next flight. It also works if you are meeting someone at the airport, find out about that flight coming in or going out. Flighty is a free app on iTunes. It has a subscription model.
It has become apparent that a SWAT response in Arlington was the result of a possible case of mistaken identity.
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In a shocking move, Warner Bros. and DC Comics decided to cancel the release of the highly anticipated film, Batgirl.
The film, which was slated for release on HBO Max this year, would have featured rising star Leslie Grace as Batgirl and would have brought back Michael Keaton as Batman.
Filming was completed, post-production had begun, and had already cost the studio $90 million. So what happened?
KRLDs Austin York asked Mark Walters with Dallas Comic Show about all this.
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A task force has presented recommendations for Plano ISD's next bond proposal. The group has recommended $1.5 billion in work.
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The July Jobs Report will be released this Friday.
The July employment report is expected to portray some degree of stability. The unemployment rate has been stable at 3.6%, and the number of jobs added is expected to come in around 250,000, down from June’s 372,000.
KRLD's John Liddle previewed the numbers with Bankrate senior economic analyst Mark Hamrick.
Aggravated assault charges will be upgraded to murder now that a man police say was set on fire by his girlfriend has died.
As we move into the first weekend in August - there are still big events happening in DFW. KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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A Heat Advisory is in effect for today, our high grass fire danger will continue for the foreseeable future. A slight chance of a shower or storm tomorrow and then again by the middle of next week, and our triple-digit trend will continue at least for the next 7 days.
The Big 12 college athletic conference has reached a deal with the Dallas Cowboys to keep the Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington for a few more years. The game has been played there since 2017.
The second day in the trial of Yasar Said for the 2008 murders of his two daughters concluded in Dallas County Wednesday.
Today, jurors heard from the first police officer to arrive at the scene where his daughters were found shot to death on January 1st, 2008. Officer Richard Bracey told the jurors that he opened the door to check for signs of life but found none.
The Texas A&M Forest Service has closed two state parks in the Texas Hill Country because of wildfires burning there. On Wednesday afternoon, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Pedernales Falls State Park were shut down.
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Some doctor’s offices in Texas are full but not because of COVID.
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The man known as the voice of Baseball has passed away. Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully has died.
Eric Nadel, the voice of Texas Rangers baseball talks with the KRLD Morning News about his memories of Scully and his LA Dodgers career.
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Governor Greg Abbott will make a speech Wednesday in Greenville where he will be presented with the "Broadband Champion Award" at an event set up by the group, Connect the Future Texas. Abbott held an event to receive the same award in McAllen in April.
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The Collin County Republican party has passed a resolution to censure Senator John Cornyn for his support of gun reform legislation described as the most significant piece of legislation in 30 years designed to slow gun violence.
Cornyn lead the bi-partisan effort to get the measure approved after the mass shooting in Uvalde where 19 kids and 2 teachers were gunned down at an elmentary school in May.
But Collin County GOP members say Cornyn's actions run counter to the core principles of the Republican Party of Texas. They are also upset with Cornyn for voting to approve congressional budget resolutions and presidential appointees.
The Collin County group wants the state party to take action and is calling for Cornyn to resign. Cornyn isn't up for re-election until 2026.
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Heat Advisories through 8pm Thursday, a slight rain chance, and a bit cooler temperatures into the weekend. Those are your weather stories on this warm Wednesday morning.
There's no doubt the pandemic has increased the conversation about our mental health... but this heat wave is also just as much of a stressor as the economy and viral health hazards.
Leigh Richardson is the Founder of The Brain Performance Center in Dallas. She joined KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken on Ask the Expert.
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In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Meet Ella, our featured 'Adoptable Pet Pal' this week.
Officials with the City of Plano are asking residents to cut back on the amount of water they use. It's a response to the hot, dry conditions affecting north Texas this summer.
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Our App today is called Brickit. This is an app for Lego fans. Or the parents of kids with lots and lots of Lego bricks. They come in all shapes and sizes, and your kids or you can figure out incredible things to make out of them. But, if you need some ideas about what to do with all of them, this is the app for you. Take your Lego bricks and spread them out. Then, you take a picture of all the bricks, and the app does the rest. It can identify all of them, count them up for an inventory of your bricks. Then, it gives you ideas about what you can build with the bricks that you have. If you see something that you want to put together in the ideas, the app shows you instructions on how to build it. If you're looking for one particular sized brick, you can see where it is in your pile. Brickit is a free app on iTunes and Android. It has in-app purchases.
The first day of testimony has wrapped up in the murder trial of Yasar Said. He's on trial for the deaths of his two daughters. Tuesday's testimony showed the two victims were afraid their father was about to kill them - just a week before the murders.
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or certain Tarrant County residents who do not have air conditioners inside their homes, help will soon be on the way.
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court Tuesday approved a $180,000 grant agreement with Meals On Wheels to purchase and install air conditioning units for vulnerable residents.
"This has become a great issue and a great problem as the heat continues to beat us to death," Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks said at Tuesday's Commissioners Court meeting. "There are people dying in their homes because they don't have air conditioners."
Dallas County has confirmed 175 cases of monkeypox, the most of any county in Texas. Health Director Phil Huang gave the latest numbers to the Dallas County Commissioners Court Tuesday.
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The superintendent of Dallas ISD has detailed security plans as students head back to school. Students in five schools returned Monday. Other schools begin the 2022-2023 year next Monday, and the rest return on August 15th.
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A major university in Texas has made the top 10 in a ranking of the most trusted universities in the country.
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TCU Economics Professor John Harvey says the definition of a recession is "made up."
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Dallas police have now released photos of the man they've been looking for since June 12th when two men were run over by an SUV in Deep Ellum.
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It's hard to put into words how far Black quarterbacks have come in the history of pro football, but a new book is tackling the story.
Jason Reid’s new book, Rise of the Black Quarterback: What it Means for America, explores the pioneers of the position, and today's top players like Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Reid about the message of his book. They also talked about the significance of the Cowboys' first star Black quarterback, Dak Prescott.
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As K-12 school children prepare to head back to class, three-quarters of Americans (77%) are moderately or very worried about being able to pay for back-to-school expenses, according to a new survey by U.S. News & World Report.
KRLD's John Liddle discussed the findings, and ways to save with Beverly Harzog, credit card expert at U.S. News.
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After one day to seat a jury, the trial begins today in Dallas County where a father is accused of murdering his own daughters in Irving nearly 15 years ago
We hit 101° yesterday at DFW marking the 37th time we've hit the triple digits this year. We're also at day 59 with consecutive days with no measurable rain. That ranks number two on the all time list. 84 days is a record set back in the year 2000.
99 percent of Texas is in drought. Water levels in both the The Edwards aquifer which serves San Antonio and parts of the Hill Country and the Trinity Aquifer that spreads through West Texas are running low, because of drought and due to pumping.
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The City Manager in Rowlett has named a new Chief of Police. Michael Denning comes to Rowlett from the city of Henderson, Nevada. He was the Deputy Chief there.
A Parker County man is facing animal cruelty charges after a dog was found dead on his property.
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The Dallas City Council could vote later this month on a resolution aimed at decriminalizing abortion in the city. It's a response to the abortion ban that went into effect in Texas following a U.S. Supreme Court decision in June that overturned the rights that had been established by the Roe vs. Wade case in 1973.
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Jury selection began on Monday, with testimony to begin on Tuesday, in the capital murder trial of Yaser Abdel Said.
Said, a Lewisville cab driver who spent more than 12 years on the run, six of them on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list, was accused of murdering his two teenage daughters in a purported "honor killing."
KRLDs Austin York spoke with reporter L.P. Phillips who has been covering the case from the beginning:
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Construction is finally underway in Grand Prairie on the city's cricket stadium.
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A man suspected of starting 20 grass fires in Fort Worth in the span of a week is behind bars.
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A conversation about federalism, secession, and Steve Kerr for President (??!!) among other topics.
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Our App today is called Couch to 5K. There’s never an easy time to start a fitness program, when you have never been involved in something like that. This app can help motivate you into getting off the couch and beginning something that will lead you into running an entire 5K. It takes just 30 minutes, 3 times a week for 9 weeks to get from the start to accomplish your goal. The app provides you with a coach to help you all along the way. You can hear them throughout the process. The app also gives you a music player, so you can listen to your favorite music all along your route. It plots out the distance and your pace, and gives you the best routes to take. It keeps track of your progress. The first few weeks build you up. Once you get halfway through, you’ll be surprised what you’re able to accomplish as you move forward to running that 5K. Couch to 5K is 5 bucks on iTunes and Android.
Jury selection started Monday in the trial of a former Blue Bell chief executive for his role in the listeria outbreak in 2015. Paul Kruse has been charged with fraud and attempt and conspiracy to commit fraud.
Kruse was chief executive of Blue Bell, and he was charged separately from the company. In 2020, the U.S. Justice Department said Blue Bell had agreed to plead guilty to charges against the company itself.
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The first students in Dallas ISD returned to class Monday for the 2022-2023 school year. This year, Dallas ISD adopted three different calendars to try to reduce long-term impact of the pandemic on students' development.
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In Irving, city leaders appear ready to approve millions of dollars in incentives to bring thousands of new jobs to the city.
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If the heat is finally getting to you, you can move your workout indoors and still get all the benefits.
Trainer and co-owner of Strouds Fitness in Hurst Toni McMurtrie tells the KRLD Morning News working out indoors may actually be safer for most people.
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While the Dallas Cowboys continue to seek their first on-the-field title since the 1995 season, Jerry Jones has won another trophy for fiscal strength.
The newest NFL Valuations, released by Sportico on Monday, values the Cowboys franchise at $7.64 billion. That's almost $2 billion more than the second most valuable franchise, the Super Bowl champion LA Rams ($5.91 billion).
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The debate rages on: Are we in a recession, or not? But does it really matter?
Because the bottom line is, the economy is slowing down, says CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger. And that's by design. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Schlesinger about the state of the economy.
While summer is the time for vacation, it can also be when kids spend most of their days indoors, watching TV, reading books or playing on devices – a combination of which contributes to the progression of myopia.
Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a common disease in which people can see close objects clearly, but far away objects appear blurred.
According to a survey by the Global Myopia Awareness Coalition, 61% of parents said their children’s use of video games has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while 44% said their children spend four hours or more on electric devices each day – including television, or handheld devices, completing schoolwork on a computer, or playing video games.
Myopia is also growing at a rapid rate in children.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with actress, writer, fashion designer and mom of two Haylie Duff and Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Warford about the problem, and Duff's unique way of combating it.
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More heat is on the way this week along with a high grass fire danger and a very slight chance for an isolated shower the first half of today. Our next rain chance, Albeit slight, will be on Friday. Between now and then... heat and more heat!
In Uvalde, Texas there is an ongoing project to remember the 21 lives lost during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
The City of Fort Worth is making changes to its mowing procedures after this week's tragedy in Balch Springs.
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FC Dallas hosts Los Angeles Galaxy Saturday at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, and with a new executive chef, the club will be offering some items at concessions stands. Erika Dabney now runs the Legends Hospitality culinary team at the stadium.
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People lined up at a store in South Arlington Friday to buy Mega Millions tickets at a location known for producing lottery winners. Chuck's grocery on Matlock, south of 303, says it has sold more winning lottery tickets than any other spot in Tarrant County.
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It was a family fight that ended with a shooting and now a North Texas man has been indicted for the murder of his sister.
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One of the state's most popular swimming holes has run dry for only the fourth time in recorded history.
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This extremely hot weather isn't stopping high school students from getting ready for football and band this fall.
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Big health care deals, the economy, and the countdown to the midterm elections are the big topics on this Sunday's edition of Face the Nation.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with John Dickerson, who is moderating this week's show.
We're almost done with July, which means we have about a month and a half left of this intense heat before we start cooling down towards the end of September.
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The Mayor of Washington, D.C. is asking the Secretary of the Army to deploy the National Guard in her city to help respond to the influx of migrants who had previously been stopped at the border with Mexico.
Texas and Arizona are both busing migrants to Washington, D.C. Texas Governor Greg Abbott started the program in April.
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Inflation, the pandemic and a potentially looming recession have taken it out on the city and are driving more families out of their homes and onto the street. Ellen Magnis with Family Gateway in Dallas spoke to KRLD's Austin York about the numbers of families being driven out of their homes.
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The numbers came out today and they don't look good. The U.S. economy shrank from April through June for a second straight quarter, the GDP decreased 0.9 percent and that technically is a recession.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with SMU economist Mike Davis and got his thoughts.
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The regional administrator of the Small Business Administration has spent the past two days in North Texas meeting with Chambers of Commerce and city leaders about issues facing small businesses and options currently available for those struggling. South Central Regional Administrator Ted James says the visit aimed to increase awareness about the Community Navigator Pilot Program.
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The Denton City Council voted unanimously this week to put a measure on the ballot in November to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. Supporters of the proposal gathered thousands of signatures on a petition to trigger the election.
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On Thursday afternoon, a small plane crashed into a wooded area south of Dallas Executive Airport.
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After concluding its fifth season, Major League Rugby released impressive numbers that point toward the continuing growth of the sport in North America.
The league and teams' social media following has risen by 21 percent in the last year, along with attendance which is up 40 percent, and at-home viewership which is up 65 percent.
MLR Commissioner George Killebrew spoke to KRLD about the league's growth, plans for the future, and the World Cup.
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A former elementary school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting one of his students at his school.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate by another 75 basis points in an effort to combat the hottest inflation readings in more than 40 years. Cumulatively, the Fed has now raised the federal funds rate by 225 basis points since March.
This is leading to substantially higher costs for anyone with credit card debt.
CreditCards.com Senior Industry Analyst Ted Rossman talked with KRLD's John Liddle about his tips for consumers, including how to transfer high-interest debt and ways to increase income and cut expenses.
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In the quest for positive financial news, look no further than your gas tank! Gas prices have been dropping.
In fact, the national average plunged a record 4.5-cents a gallon in a 24-hour period, according to GasBuddy.com.
Patrick De Haan with GasBuddy talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the record movement.
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The chief executives of three Planned Parenthood chapters in Texas say clinics here will remain open.
The heads of the Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and Planned Parenthood of South Texas have signed an open letter marking one month since the Supreme Court's ruling to reverse Roe v Wade.
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As the summer grinds on, it doesn't mean your weekend has to be a grind too. Let's have some fun. KRLD's John Liddle takes us Around Town.
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54 consecutive days without measurable rain and 32 triple digit days so far in 2022. We are now in the top five for consecutive days with no measurable rain at DFW. 84 days is the record set back in the year 2000. These are terrible records to talk about.
A bill sponsored by Senator John Cornyn of Texas to boost domestic production of computer chips has passed the U.S. Senate. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives, where it's expected to win approval before lawmakers go on their summer break in August. (Images: HQuality Video/GettyImages)
Ahead of the next school year, Dallas Police, the Dallas Fire Department and Dallas ISD met for joint training to respond to a potential active shooter call. The departments ran several scenarios Wednesday at Thomas Edison Middle Learning Center.
Customs and Border Protection is adding biometric facial recognition scanners at international entry points at DFW International Airport and Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. Travelers who register in advance for CPB's Global Entry program will be able to use those scanners to speed up the process of exiting the airport once they arrive in the U.S.
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Tarrant County has given its stamp of approval on 35 projects aimed at assisting recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In Balch Springs, questions were raised on Wednesday morning about what more could have been done to prevent a massive grassfire this week that destroyed nine homes and damaged about a dozen others.
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With no jackpot winner again a lottery jackpot will now be worth more than a billion bucks. Forget Mega Millions, we are up to a Mega Billion now. Friday night's mega millions jackpot will be worth more than 1.2 billion dollars......because no one picked all the right numbers Tuesday night.
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KRLD's Mitch Carr is joined by Jennifer Austin with the Visiting Nurse Association to discuss the impact of today's climate and rising food prices on their Meals on Wheels program.
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A wildfire in the southern Tarrant County town of Rendon destroyed three homes Tuesday night and damaged a total of nine buildings. The Tarrant County fire marshal says the fire appears to have started in one home's kitchen.
The Texas Nurses Association has released their honorees for the '25 Outstanding Texas Nurses for 2022.' North Texas is well represented, with nine of the 25 from the region. One of them is Rockwall's Janice Walker, the Chief Nursing Officer for the Baylor Scott & White Health System.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Walker about the honor, and the significance of being a nurse.
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There has been a rise in COVID cases in North Texas over the last month as the BA.5 subvariant becomes dominant. Is it cause for concern? And how are North Texas hospitals handling it?
Also, monkeypox cases continue to rise. But there's some good news on that front when it comes to vaccines.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Stephen Love, president and CEO of the DFW Hospital Council about the latest in the two outbreaks.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Chad Berginnis, Exec Dir/Association of State Floodplain Managers
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Dr. Brandon Williamson at Texas A&M talks about football and band practice in record-setting heat.
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The baking heat will continue over the next 7 days, as our triple digit days (31 and counting) continue to add up in 2022.
A grass fire in Palo Pinto County that destroyed five homes was started in large part by an open trash container.
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Health officials in Denton County are carefully tracking the spread of Monkeypox around Texas and the United States. Denton County only has four confirmed cases so far, but the county is bracing for the possibility of more cases in the next few weeks.
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The second of two women accused of the November 2019 murder of an elderly Plano couple has confessed.
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The Balch Springs fire chief says the wildfire there damaged 26 houses and destroyed nine. He says the fire appears to have started when a lawn care crew mowing a field hit debris and threw a spark.
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Lawmakers in Washington have passed a bill that was inspired by a Texas murder case from the 1990s.
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A dozen fire departments have been helping Balch Springs contain the wildfire there, but the blaze has still damaged or destroyed 26 homes and will add even more anxiety for kids starting to think about the new school year.
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Come this Friday, the City of Carrollton Parks & Recreation will open its brand new Esports Center to the public.
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This might be the world’s largest lottery office pool, and it’s all thanks to Raising Cane’s CEO Todd Graves. Graves recently purchased 50,000 Mega Millions tickets, one for each of the restaurant chain’s employees. If one of them draws the lucky number, they would all split the winnings evenly.
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Guest safety is top of mind for outdoor attractions during the ongoing heatwave in North Texas.
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A federal appeals court has ruled Governor Greg Abbott does have the authority to ban school mask requirements. The 2-1 ruling overturned a lower court's injunction. (Photo: Юлия Хвощ/GettyImages)
Our Texas heatwave continues through the end of the week, through the weekend, and pretty much all of the following week. I wish I had better news! A few of you lucky ones could see if pop-up shower or storm Friday and Saturday, but right now it looks like the greatest chances will be along the Red River and points north as well as the Arklatex area.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
The Carroll ISD in Southlake will not be adopoting a new Student Code of Conduct this year. (Image: Cn0ra/GettyImages)
Texas has received more than 14,000 doses of Monkeypox vaccine. The Texas Department of State Health Services sent just over 5,000 to Dallas County, which has the highest number of Monkeypox cases of any county in the state. Dallas County has confirmed more than 50 cases of the virus so far.
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North Texas has already recorded more days above 100 degrees than an average year, and the area's warmest month is normally August. On Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service predicted highs at or above 100 would continue through Friday with a Heat Advisory in place at least through Tuesday evening.
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Major League Rugby made its debut in Arlington this year with the Dallas Jackals concluding their winless rookie season in early June.
Looking to put their 2022 season in the rearview mirror, newly appointed general manager Santi Sodini spoke with KRLD about his experience, goals for this team, and the importance of promoting local prospects.
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The XFL says it has reached a three year agreement with Arlington to set up its operations hub in the city. The hub will include a performance facility, practice and training facilities and a content creation operation. Arlington, Houston and San Antonio will have three of the XFL's eight franchises when play begins in February of 2023. The Arlington and Houston clubs will practice at Choctaw Stadium during the week.
Dallas Love Field Airport was evacuated after reports of gunfire at the airport Monday morning. Dallas police confirm an unidentified 37-year-old woman was dropped off at the airport before 11:00 a.m.
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia said the woman entered a bathroom in the ticket/baggage area before the TSA security checkpoint. She later came out of the bathroom, began screaming and produced a handgun.
The Mega-Millions Jackpot is growing and will be in near-record territory ahead of Tuesday night's drawing.
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North Texas won't see changes in the weather pattern until possibly the end of the week and into the weekend as temperatures remain in the low triple digits. A high grass fire danger will continue as well.
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Chris Van Deusen with the Texas Department of State Health Services says there are over 180 cases they know of, it's rising steadily and testing is ongoing. It's circulating in the gay community but he says doctors are seeing cases crop up outside that population. Monkeypox, which is endemic in Africa, is spread through skin to skin contact but not necessarily through sex.
Around 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon Dallas Fire and their Urban Search and Rescue Team deployed to an apartment building, where the tile roof collapsed causing a partial structure collapse.
More than a dozen wildfires are burning around the state. Texas Governor Greg Abbott is urging people who have suffered damage from those fires, including the Chalk Mountain Fire in Somervell County, to file a report with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
A volunteer firefighter who tried to help people evacuate the Chalk Mountain Fire in Glen Rose lost a privately owned firetruck in the flames, and now he says the Sheriff’s Office is making him out to be a fool.
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The school board for the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District will vote Saturday on the termination of the district's police chief, Pete Arredondo. The superintendent recommended firing Arredondo earlier this week.
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The state is offering companies millions of dollars to buy cleaner vehicles.
The goal is to get them to switch from diesel and gasoline power to natural gas, electric, or other clean burning fuels.
An AMBER Alert has been issued by officials in Missouri City, Texas for a missing 11-year-old girl.
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KRLD's Mitch Carr is joined by former Navy Seal Marcus Capone and his wife Amber, founders of the non-profit Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions, to discuss the growing bi-partisan support for the use of psychedelic drugs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
The mayor of Dallas has laid out his priorities for the city's next budget. The Dallas City Council will receive the city manager's proposal August 6.
Our triple digit heat will continue over the next 7 days with a very slight chance of a shower storm today. After that, we dry out until possibly the end of next week into the following weekend.
The Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Dallas will deploy a herbicide in spots around White Rock Lake today where a poisonous plant has been detected. Water hemlock is growing in several regions around the lake.
A Fort Worth ISD and UT Arlington graduate is about to make military history.
In the 246-year history of the U.S. Marine Corps, there have been 73 four-star generals - and none of them have been Black.
That is about to change.
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Wildfires across Europe and North America continue to take their toll as temperatures soar - reminiscent of any Sunday afternoon disaster movie.
And with this love-it-or-hate-it genre inevitably on the brain, what better time to delve into the world of disaster movies and select our top five to stream this weekend as we all hide from the outside world?
Current and former Dallas Cowboys joined the Salvation Army and volunteers from Reliant Energy's "Reliant Gives" program to hand out food and free air conditioners to low-income North Texans on Thursday. When the giveaway started, a line of cars stretched several blocks around the Salvation Army's office in Dallas.
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Although there have been sporadic showers from time to time, nobody’s home foundation is being spared by relentless heat and the dry soil. You would be wise to spend some money on water, to prevent expensive problems in the future.
The Texas A&M Forest Service says the "1148 Fire" near Possum Kingdom Lake remained at 500 acres Thursday afternoon and was 45% contained. Wednesday, crews had completed lines around the fire and were working to protect homes and prevent sparks from getting caught in the wind to spark a new blaze.
Fighting a fire in these extreme conditions can be an absolute nightmare for responders.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with Cody Miller with the Denton County ESD 1 about how his men prepare in these types of situations:
The Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights is investigating two additional allegations of discrimination against the Carroll ISD in Southlake.
Beauty consultants in pink are back in Dallas for one of the city's longest-running annual conventions.
Real estate still tops the list of Americans’ preferred way to invest money not needed for 10 or more years, coming out on top for the third time in the past 4 years, according to a new survey from Bankrate.com.
The preference for the stock market surged from year ago levels, to 26% from 16%, despite the stock market being down more than 20% year-to-date at the time of polling.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate's Greg McBride about the survey results, and what he thinks it shows.
Mi Cocina is holding their 2nd annual Mambo Miles! This year’s 5k course will begin and end at Mi Cocina in Klyde Warren Park. Race participants will be greeted at the finish line with a Mambo Miles finishers medal and legendary frozen Mambo Taxi margarita in a souvenir glass.
The celebration will continue at Klyde Warren Park with live music, food trucks, a tequila garden and more.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Edgar Guevara, president and CEO of the M Crowd Restaurant Group about the growing interest in the event.
After scattered showers and storms knock temperatures down a few degrees Thursday and Friday, the heat will return for the weekend.
A major milestone in the construction of Arlington's latest hotel, as the $550 million Loews Arlington Hotel and Convention Center is topped off.
The final steel beam was set in place atop the new hotel in the city's Entertainment District, located across the street from Texas Live! and Live! by Loews.
"It's on schedule, we're opening in early '24," says Alex Tisch, president of Loews Hotels. "Saying it in a different way, we're continuing to keep our promises and commitments we made to the city and our partners, and we're thankful for all the trust everyone put in us."
The new Loews hotel will have 888 guest rooms and more than 266,000 square feet of meeting space; it is designed to complement the smaller Live! by Loews hotel.
A church at Possum Kingdom Lake has opened as a shelter for people evacuating the "1148 Fire." The Red Cross contacted Westlake Chapel earlier this week, but when the mandatory evacuation order was lifted, the Red Cross no longer needed a place for cots.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
Firefighters at the "1148 Fire" near Possum Kingdom Lake have now completed control lines around the fire. Wednesday afternoon, the fire remained at 500 acres and was 15% contained.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
Shark Week kicks off in four days, and sharks are circling across the country to compete for the title of America’s Favorite Shark. That includes a Hagrid the nurse shark at Sea Life Grapevine.
Image courtesy of Sea Life Grapevine
If you don't already have a ticket for Dollar Days at the Dallas Zoo for this Thursday - stay home.
What started as a crisis due to the pandemic, has turned into a human resources crisis for airlines. Staffing shortages, particularly in the cockpit, are leading to travel nightmares. Is there any relief in sight? And what will it take for airlines to staff back up? KRLD's John Liddle talked with UTA professor Dr. Erin Chernak, an industrial and organizational psychology researcher, whose work focuses on the aviation industry.
Denton voters will get to vote on whether to decriminalize the use of marijuana. Last night, the City Council agreed to put the issue on the November ballot.
Envision Dallas, one of the nation’s largest service providers to and employers of people who are blind or visually impaired, is rapidly expanding. The company has launched a $15 million capital campaign that will establish a new state-of-the-art center in Dallas focused on increasing employment opportunities and promoting access to resources key to independent living for people with vision loss.
The LC Industries Foundation is fueling the fundraising with a $6 million gift. KRLD's John Liddle talked with David Stupay, managing director of Envision Dallas.
Photo credit: Envision Dallas
Weather changes are on the way, but we have one more day today of intense heat! An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect for all of north Texas through this evening.
The Academy of Country Music will hold its annual awards show at The Star in Frisco next year. The ceremony will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from the Ford Center at The Star on Thursday, May 11th.
Two McKinney firefighters were injured while battling an overnight house fire. It happened shortly before 2:00 a.m. in a home on Morris St.
The cause is still under investigation.
The White Settlement Police Department is launching an innovative community engagement program.
It's called Dog Walker Watch -- people being on the lookout for suspicious activity while out walking their dogs.
A huge grass fire is burning in east Fort Worth. The size and containment of the fire are unknown at this time. The fire is the latest in a string of grass fires throughout North Texas, caused by the continued hot, dry conditions.
Dallas Park and Recreation have expanded its program offering free admission to museums and other attractions in the city for teenagers. Dallas introduced the "Teen All Access Pass" in 2021 and gave them all away; this year, the parks department is giving out 10,000.
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The oppressive heat is uncomfortable for most of us, but it can be downright dangerous for others.
The Dallas Stars announced that former captain Derian Hatcher and general manager Bob Gainey will be a part of the inaugural class of the Dallas Stars Hall of Fame.
Stars president/CEO Brad Alberts talks with KRLD's John Liddle.
The first half of 2022 is among the 25 hottest in recorded Texas history and the sixth driest, too.
KRLD's Mitch is joined by Dr. Mark Wentzel, a hydrologist with the Texas Water Development Board.
Through Monday, DFW Airport had reached 100 degrees 23 times in 2022, more than any single year since 2018. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures above 100 at least through next Monday. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched a campaign to protect people who work outside.
The Great Resignation has been well-documented. Especially among lower level workers. Here's the deal though: the C-level execs are dealing with tough times at their job too.
A report by Deloitte indicates that executives are struggling.
"Here's the problem," says Julie Bauke, Founder and Chief Career Strategist with The Bauke Group. "It's not going to be much better the next place you go.
Bauke broke down the findings with KRLD's John Liddle.
Everyone loves a bargain or a deal — even more so during a period of rising prices — which is why eight in 10 Americans are members of at least one loyalty program. In fact, half of consumers say that retail, food and other loyalty programs are more important than ever, according to a study by Lending Tree.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Matt Schulz, LendingTree chief credit analyst, to break down the findings.
Excessive Heat Warnings, record breaking heat, high grass fire danger, a brief cool-down, a few scattered showers and storms, and then more heat. Those are your weather stories across north Texas over the next 7 days.
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD took no action on a trustee who stirred up controversy by discussing the ouster of a principal at a Republican school board forum.
Raw emotions and again disappointment from families of victims in Uvalde after parents were turned away from a meeting last night.
That meeting, held by the Uvalde Mayor, brought Texas House of Representatives to release their report on what its special committee says happened at Robb Elementary School two months ago.
Anayeli Ruiz, is a KHOU Reporter that was there. She has been reporting on the scene and reporting on mass shooting since day one.
She joined KRLD's Kristin Diaz and David Rancken on the Afternoon News. She shares what happened Monday night and what the parents and officials had to say.
The Garland Health Department has identified a resident with Monkeypox. The person lives in Garland and went to a Dallas hospital when they began showing symptoms.
Marlena Stell of the Houston area says she was a little over nine weeks pregnant when she found out, via a sonogram, that the fetus she was carrying had died.
This happened last September, shortly after SB 8, the Texas Heartbeat bill became law.
The Texas Department of Transportation is launching a campaign to reduce pedestrian deaths in car crashes. In 2021, 841 pedestrians died in crashes involving cars, 15% more than in 2020, according to TxDOT.
The SPCA's Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center is open again for adoptions after a multi-week closure. Bella Boop, Rey, Lady Bird and Sea Bass are this week's KRLD Adoptable Pet Pals.
The Plano Police Department is hiring, but the department wants to talk with officers already on the job. The police department said it's especially interested in people who are already certified Texas peace officers.
The Dallas Independent School District says students in 6th grade and older will have to use clear or mesh backpacks starting in the 2022-2023 school year. The decision follows a survey parents and students could take last week.
The early part of this week will see temperatures pushing close to 110.
Tom Bradshaw - meteorologist in charge at the National Weather Service in Fort Worth - talked about the oppressive pattern with KRLD's John Liddle.
Texas Democrats and abortion rights advocates have signed a letter to the Biden Administration asking the president to take executive action to protect access to abortion.
Last year, the legislature passed a law banning abortion that would take effect 30 days after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling reversing Roe v Wade; earlier this month, the Texas Supreme Court ruled the state could also begin enforcing a ban passed in 1925 immediately.
The average temperature in non-airconditioned housing units at Texas prisons reached degrees 91, with five units averaging over 100 degrees, according to testimony before a state House committee last week.
Texas prisons are not required to have air conditioning.
After a Texas House report on the Uvalde mass shooting released Sunday revealed a lack of communication inside the school and that law enforcement did not act quickly enough to confront the gunman, associate dean at the school of criminology at Tarleton State University, Alex Del Carmen, says it was a "failure at all levels."
We hit 106° yesterday at DFW, tying the hottest temperature so far this year. Unfortunately, it's just going to get hotter and hotter at least through Wednesday.
Amid the soaring price of almost everything these days, one North Texas city is giving its homeowners a little relief.
A Fort Worth man posing as a collegiate soccer recruiter faces up to 40 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to receiving child porn.
Image courtesy of the U.S. Department of Justice
Reunion Tower in Dallas went dark twice this week when ERCOT issued conservation appeals, and as North Texas begins another stretch of triple-digit heat, the tower's management says it will do the same in the future. The National Weather Service says high temperatures are expected to return to 100 degrees and higher Saturday and remain there at least through the end of next week.
Texas Democrats have started their first in-person convention since 2018. Delegates are meeting at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas.
"We represent, in this party, the only hope the people of Texas have for a party that believes in democracy, the only hope for a party that believes in keeping our school children safe," says Former San Antonio Mayor and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro.
Part of President Biden's trip to the Middle East is working to complete an international deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program.
President Biden is currently engaged in serious negotiations on an agreement, which would block Iran’s path to a nuclear bomb, de-escalate a critical security risk and keep our country’s service members out of harm’s way.
Major General Paul Eaton, United States Army (retired) served more than 30 years in the U.S. Army, including combat and post-combat assignments in Iraq, Bosnia and Somalia. He talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the current situation.
From COVID, to Monkeypox, to the January 6th hearings, and inflation...there's a lot to talk about.
KRLD's John Liddle previewed Sunday's edition of Face the Nation with moderator Margaret Brennan.
Retail sales rose 1% in June from May as shoppers showed resilience despite inflationary pressures. Looking back a year, they are up 8.4%.
But Ted Rossman, retail analyst with Bankrate.com tells KRLD's John Liddle that this report isn’t adjusted for inflation and a lot of the growth came from inflation stories like gas prices.
The North Texas Food Bank is hosting a mobile pantry Friday at UNT Dallas. The drive-thru event will continue until 11 a.m.
No heat advisories for a couple of days, no rain unfortunately, and building heat into next week.
Crime labs used by the Texas Department of Public Safety are tracking an increase in the number of cases involving fentanyl. It's a synthetic opioid that's drastically more powerful than morphine.
An old scam is rearing its ugly head in Tarrant County once again.
The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office says someone claiming to be from its office is calling older men, spoofing its number, telling them that they committed a crime by going to massage or sex-related websites.
The caller then demands immediate payment in order to avoid prosecution.
The scammer demands that the fine be paid in increments to a cryptocurrency machine or kiosk of the caller's choice.
The DA's office says no public official will ever call anyone to demand an immediate payment, and that scammers want people to pay by cryptocurrency since there's almost no way for them to get their money back.
When the alert was first issued back in February, seniors had been bilked out of around $300,000.
Heritage Auctions in Irving will host two auctions over the next two weekends with material from world history and movie history. The auctions begin with Heritage's "Historical Platinum Session" this Saturday.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
The Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of a North Texas psychiatrist.
In suspending Dr. David Henderson's medical license indefinitely, the Texas Medical Board said it determined that his continuing to practice poses a threat to public welfare.
Prenuptial agreements are for the rich and famous, right? Maybe not necessarily. A new Harris Poll finds nearly40% of married or engaged people between the ages of 18 and 34 have signed prenups. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dallas family law attorney Jennifer Hargrave about what she's seeing - and the possible upside of prenups.
One of the big pillars of President Biden's trip to the Middle East is a coming meeting with Saudi Arabian leaders. His tone with the Saudis has softened since his campaigning days.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Ben Bartenstein - Bloomberg's Middle East correspondent, who wrote the story for Bloomberg.
The first day of school sneaks up on families every year. With the pandemic disrupting annual preventive health visits, childhood vaccination rates have been declining.
Family physician Dr. Christopher Scuderi talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the importance of getting your kids up to date by adding vaccines to your back-to-school checklist.
A woman has died in a northeast Dallas shooting this morning. Just before 1 a.m. Dallas police were sent to an apartment complex near Audelia and Forest Lane.
Paradise is closer than you think! Step into a Hawaiian escape at Addison Circle Park. Dress for a beach party, complete with live music, traditional Hawaiian performances, food trucks, and island-inspired activities.
We are starting off this morning in the low 80s. Average low is 75 degrees. No major weather changes are anticipated for the next 7 days, with triple-digit heat for everyone.
The SPCA of Texas is reopening its Jan Reese-Jones Animal Care Center today for adoptions. Normal hours are 12:00 noon through 6:00 pm, seven days a week.
That location and two other SPCA shelters in north Texas have been closed for several weeks because of an outbreak of canine distemper.
In northeast Fort Worth, State Highway 121 at the 820 underpass will not be the place to be this weekend.
Some people had quite the unusual encounter in southwest Fort Worth.
Image Courtesy of Elizabeth Smith
In Fort Worth, the process of replacing cast iron water pipes will not be cheap and it will not be quick.
A recipient of Meals on Wheels received a new air conditioner Wednesday as North Texas continued a string of triple-digit temperatures. Through Tuesday, DFW Airport had hit 100 degrees ten days in a row and a total of 19 times in 2022. In a normal year, North Texas hits 100 degrees a total of 20 times.
As the hot weather continues to ravage Texas, The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is once again asking the public to conserve energy where possible on Wednesday between 2-9 p.m.
You might not necessarily look at a bunch of star photos as anything really special. Until you get to look at these star photos.
NASA and the President released the first pictures from the brand new Webb Space Telescope. They say it's like looking at a time machine in space, where you're able to look at other entire galaxies, like our own Milky Way Galaxy.
The pictures are breath taking for regular people, but what about the experts?
James Bader is the Planetarium Manager in the Astronomy Department at the University of North Texas. He joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room. (Photo via NASA.gov)
The Fort Worth school board has passed a resolution asking the governor to call a special session to protect kids from gun violence.
Inflation continues to run hot, according to the latest Consumer Price Index numbers. In fact, it's running hotter than it has in more than 40 years. “June inflation readings were generally hotter than expected, with the year-over-year increase of 9.1% in the Consumer Price Index, the most since November 1981," said Mark Hamrick of Bankrate. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Mark about the findings in the latest numbers, and what's to come.
The BA.5 sub-variant of COVID-19 is driving an uptick in cases nationwide, and here in Texas. The newest version is particularly immunity evasive. Reinfections are common. As is infection in people who are fully-vaccinated.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. John Carlo of the Texas Medical Association's COVID Task Force about where we are with BA.5 and what's recommended moving forward.
With recession fears on the rise, mortgage rates plunged half a percent the first week in July. While this is big news for summer homebuyers, there’s something else for them to consider, writes U.S. News & World Report Loans Expert Erika Giovanetti: the resurgence of ARMs.
Adjustable-rate mortgages are often blamed for triggering the 2008 housing market crash, but the lending environment is different today.
The share of ARM loans tripled from 3% to over 10% during the first half of 2022, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. This is still far below Great Recession levels, when a third of all mortgages were adjustable-rate.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Giovanetti about the benefits and risks of Adjustable-rate mortgages.
More Heat Advisories are on the way and there's a very slight chance for a late afternoon and early evening shower storm today and tomorrow, after that we dry out through the weekend.
The DeSoto Fire Marshall has traced the source of a major grass fire that happened on the weekend before July 4th. The fire burned 192 acres. (Photo: City of DeSoto)
Following the release of surveillance video of the Uvalde school shooting, many are asking that very question. KRLDs Austin York spoke with Craig Miller, the former police chief with the Dallas ISD, and got his reaction to the video.
Chief Neil Noakes has fired Sgt. Rodsdricke Martin after determining that he violated many department policies when he allegedly destroyed physical evidence while off duty.
The federal government has approved $5 million in funding from its "Victims of Crimes Act" to help children and families affected by the shooting this spring in Uvalde, and the state is now looking at how to use the money. Doctors and medical professionals testified before the Texas House Appropriations Committee Tuesday.
AAA Texas says the number of insurance claims for stolen catalytic converters in Texas has increased 5,300% since 2019. The organization says the most common victims are people who own SUVs, pick-up trucks and other vehicles with a larger clearance above ground.
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a fire that damaged several homes that were under construction in McKinney last month.
It's part of his first international tour since 2017. The tour includes 31 stops in North America. Tickets for the Dallas show go on sale July 22nd .
Students in the Dallas school district could be required to use clear backpacks at all campuses next year.
The Congressional Committee investigating the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol will hold it's 7th public hearing today. CBS' Scott McFarlane talked with the KRLD Morning News about this afternoon's testimony.
Starting Saturday July 16 , the US will have a new emergency hotline designed to help callers respond to mental health crises.
The new number, 9-8-8, connects to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Dr. Lauren Khazem is a behavioral health professor at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She spoke with KRLD's John Liddle.
No changes or at least any big changes in our forecast for the next 6 days...with plenty of sunshine and temperatures well above average for this time of the year.
Parkland Health has moved its final employees out of the hospital's long-time campus on Harry Hines Boulevard. Most of the property has been unused since the new Parkland was opened across the street in 2015.
In partnership with the SPCA of Texas, NewsRadio 1080 KRLD brings you 'Adoptable Pet Pals,' a weekly feature to introduce you to animals that are ready for adoption.
Fort Worth has joined a new program to boost park equity. It's called the Ten-Minute Walk Park Equity Accelerator, and it's an initiative of the Trust for Public Land.
Registration has opened for the Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair. This year's event will take place Friday, August 5 at Fair Park. "We have a role to play in keeping our kids safe and making sure our kids are learning, staying engaged, and preparing all of you for very, very bright futures," said Mayor Eric Johnson. Johnson says the event can set kids from lower-income households up for success.
Gov. Abbott announces more truck inspections after migrant deaths
Texas Governor Greg Abbott visited the border with Mexico to call for an increase in border security after the deaths of 53 migrants in San Antonio. He also announced plans for increased commercial vehicle inspections.
The death toll now stands at 53 after a truck filled with people was found in San Antonio Monday night. Officials with the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office say the victims were from Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Officials in Mexico have released a map of what they say was the truck's route to San Antonio. They show it going through a checkpoint in the town of Encinal, Texas along I-35. Encinal is about 40 miles north of Laredo.
Governor Abbott said the truck should never have reached San Antonio.
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered on the steps of Dallas City Hall to protest the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion. One teacher said this affects her students, saying she knows people who got pregnant as teachers.
At the Dallas Museum of Art a repair team is hoping it will be able to fix broken artifacts damaged in a break-in last month.
The party's over at Airbnb. Forever.
The vacation rental giant announced this week that it was officially making permanent the ban on all parties and events in Airbnb listings. The original temporary ban was put in place in August 2020 as a public safety measure against COVID.
The company reports they've seen a 44% year-over-year global drop in the rate of party reports. And the numbers have been even better in Texas, with a 46% year-over-year drop.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Ben Breit at Airbnb, who said the decision was obvious after the positive response to the change.
It's not your imagination. Texas contractors have been building a lot of apartments. In North Texas, apartments are almost always on the luxurious end.
According to the latest numbers from Yardi Matrix, Texas has four of the top six cities for new apartment construction over the last 10 years.
Stress at work is at an all-time high. That's according to Gallup's State of the Global Workplace 2022 Report.
The survey found 44% of employees experienced a lot of daily stress in the previous day. And according to the numbers, working women in the U.S. and Canada were among the most stressed employees globally.
Additionally, 60% of workers report feeling "emotionally detached" at work. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Leigh Richardson from the Brain Performance Center in Dallas about what she's seeing in her practice, and how workers can fight back against stress.
Yesterday we hit 92° at DFW, today I'm forecasting highs in the middle 90s, with a light NE wind at 5-10 mph. We also have an Air Quality Alert in effect for today as well.
Our weather will remain quiet tomorrow and Friday as the humidity slowly increases. Daytime highs tomorrow will be in the mid to upper 90s, low to mid 90s for Friday.
Organizations pushing for federal immigration reform hope the case in San Antonio will lead to federal changes. Tuesday afternoon, Bexar County officials said 51 people had died in the back of a truck. More than a dozen others were hospitalized with heat-related injuries.
Burleson Police say a drug deal led to Friday's shooting that killed an innocent bystander. They say six men had met in a parking lot for a drug deal just before the shooting.
According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), six of the 10 deadliest driving days occur in summer. In addition, despite gas prices hitting record highs, summer driving has nearly rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. All of this sets the stage for more tickets, accidents and breakdowns in the months ahead. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate analyst Cate Deventer about why this summer is shaping up to be so dangerous and costly.
Netflix is concerned about password sharing - and they've threatened to shut it down. The newest LendingTree study finds that 38% of Americans use someone else’s login to access a streaming service, the same percentage as in early 2021. However, if they lose access to their favorite subscription, 45% of those consumers don’t plan to purchase the service. LendingTree also found people are paying more than last year for streaming services. KRLD's John Liddle chatted with Matt Schulz from Lending Tree about the latest findings.
A surprise hearing from the Congressional Committee investigating the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol is set for noon today. CBS' Scott McFarlane told the KRLD Morning News the name of the witness set to appear today.
Across America, at least 240 million calls are made to 911 each year. But a research initiative says that 75% of those calls don’t relate to an active crime in progress and "often are not responded to by a properly trained professional."
It's one of the findings from the University of Chicago Health Lab’s Transform911 initiative. They've developed a blueprint of seven key recommendations to transform America’s 54-year-old 911 system.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Rebecca Neusteter, who leads the Transform911 initiative at the University of Chicago HealthLab.
In 2021 the FBI identified 61 active shooter situations in the United States. No community wants it to happen - but the possibility is there. So Dallas-based Go-to-Green has developed a patented technology designed to protect schools, government buildings, offices, places of worship and even parks.
Go-To-Green is being installed in beta in the city hall in Anna.The system can identify where an active shooter is in an area. Then lights activate leading the public to the safest way out. In addition, the technology helps law enforcement identify where a shooter is and respond accordingly.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Go-To-Green founder Ernie Williams and Anna Police Chief Dean Habel.
Travel writer Christopher Elliott talks about surviving those airline delays and cancellations with KRLD's Mitch Carr
Think your business is one of the fastest growing in North Texas? Now's your time to prove it.
The SMU Dallas 100 Awards recognize the fastest growing small businesses in North Texas. And applications close on June 30.
The Dallas 100 celebrates area entrepreneurs' innovative spirit, determination, and business savvy.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Simon Mak - Chairman of the SMU Dallas 100 Awards.
There's nothing showing up on radar across north Texas right now, but that may change by late morning into the afternoon, as a disturbance rolls to our west and heads into Central Texas this afternoon. Scattered showers and storms are in the forecast, especially in our northern counties this morning and west of Interstate 35 this afternoon. Afternoon highs will reach the low 90s, which is average for this time of the year.
Several abortion providers in Texas have filed a lawsuit - hoping to resume abortions until the state's trigger ban goes into effect.
Texas Democrats say the state legislature should turn its focus to women's health programs instead of banning abortion. The Texas Women's Health Caucus held an event outside the State Capitol Monday.
Sherman-based GlobiTech has announced it will expand its facility. The company was founded in 1998 and makes components for silicon wafers.
Addison is gearing up for Kaboom Town and the city is out with a message today about fireworks safety. "Leave it to the professionals," that's the message city leaders in Addison are pushing this week..ahead of the 4th of July celebrations.
Fears of a recession continue to linger. But downturns in the economy are natural. And actually, as CBS News Money analyst Jill Schlesinger writes, there are even upsides during downturns.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Jill to get some recommendations on what to do when the economy turns sour.
Eleven million metric tons of plastic enter the world’s oceans every year.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) public opinion research found that 86% of Americans want the U.S. to emphasize reuse and recycling, and 53% believe that the companies producing plastic need to help pay for a recycling system, a 6% increase since last year.
This is World Oceans Month - and for reflection on the problem - KRLD's John Liddle talked with Anthony Tusino, senior program officer, plastic policy advocacy at WWF. He's also the leader of OneSource Coalition.
In 2022 alone, nearly 5.6 million cases of COVID-19 among children have been reported nationwide.
New Ad Council research has found that roughly half of all parents (52%) have not yet firmly made up their mind about getting their child under 5 vaccinated. KRLD's John Liddle talked to Dr. Lee Beers, Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Pediatrics about the common questions she's getting about the vaccine.
The AAP recommends parents with questions about COVID-19 vaccines speak to their pediatricians and visit GetVaccineAnswers.org and HealthyChildren.org for the latest information.
A few lucky ones saw a cooling shower and storm yesterday, but most stayed dry. Unfortunately, nothing was measured at DFW airport and I'm not expecting much rain until POSSIBLY towards the holiday weekend, but even then, chances are slim.
UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth has renovated its simulation center to include virtual reality training. The $6.75 million project makes UNT Health Science Center the first in Texas to use "immersive virtual reality."
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
The Texas Supreme Court has paved the way for the high-speed train from Dallas to Houston. In a 5-3 decision, the court ruled that Texas Central Railroad can use eminent domain to acquire land for the bullet train.
The Fort Worth fire chief is reaching out to the Tarrant County fire marshal about ways to keep fireworks safe in these very dry conditions.
Abortion providers are angry in the wake of the high court's decision. Whole Women's Health President and CEO Amy Hagstrom Miller says it's impossible to overstate the damage this will cause for years to come.
The Supreme Court of the United States voted to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, putting the question abortion back in the hands of each state. Texas Right to Life has been fighting for that decision for years. KRLD's Mitch Carr spoke to the group's president, Dr. John Seago.
As Roe v Wade was overturned in Friday's landmark 6-3 ruling by the US Supreme Court, some are concerned about the impact on women of color.
According to a February report by the CDC, the "2020 maternal mortality rate for non-Hispanic Black women was 55.3 deaths per 100,000 live births, 2.9 times the rate for non-Hispanic White women (19.1)."
Texas Woman’s University has a professor, Danielle Phillips Cunningham, who is chair of the multicultural women and gender studies department talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the impact of the ruling on women and women of color.
In a 6-3 decision written by Justice Samuel Alito, the US Supreme Court has ended constitutional protections for abortion that had been in place for nearly 50 years. The decision on whether or not abortions are legal now goes to the states. KRLD's John Liddle got the thoughts of SMU law professor Joanna L. Grossman, Chair in Women and the Law at the Dedman School of Law.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), Democratic gubernatorial nominee Beto O'Rourke, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) and others reacted swiftly Friday morning to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. KRLD's Alan Scaia reports.
Former Dallas attorney Linda Coffee argued Roe v. Wade in front of the U.S. Supreme Court nearly 50 years ago. The case started in Dallas County when District Attorney Henry Wade vowed to uphold Texas' abortion law. KRLD's LP Phillips spoke to Coffee Friday morning after the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could start to "undermine the core belief" that there are "broad rights" that Americans share, University of North Texas political science professor Kimi King says.
A law passed by the Texas Legislature in its last session will ban all abortions from the moment of fertilization and with few exceptions. The law will also allow those who perform abortions to be criminally charged. Rice University political science professor Mark Jones explains what the decision means for Texans.
The Supreme Court of the United States on Friday released a decision that will overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion. The court's vote was 6-3, reports CBS News' Peter King.
Chris Plonsky is UT-Austin’s Director of Women’s Athletics and talks about the past, present and future of Title IX with KRLD's Mitch Carr.
Yesterday we hit 102°, today will reach 104. Also, Heat Advisories are in effect through Saturday. Factor in the humidity, it'll feel like it's 107+. Please remember to stay hydrated and take frequent breaks if you'll be working outdoors.
Caddo Lake in east Texas is now the home to thousands of baby paddlefish. The distinctive fish are listed as a threatened species in Texas, and the re-stocking effort is part of a campaign to boost their population.
The Fort Worth fire chief sent a letter to the Tarrant County fire marshal earlier this month, asking him to curtail the sale and use of fireworks amid dry conditions.
A Rowlett man is facing two possible federal life prison terms after pleading guilty to killing his ex-girlfriend.
Barring one or two outliers cough The Mummy reboot cough Tom Cruise's career has been success after success with his famously fastidious nature paying off at every turn. This has proven to be the case yet again with the long-awaited sequel to Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick currently dominating at the box office.
As such, what better time to take a look back at the soon-to-be 60-year-old's back catalog? Here are our picks for the top 5 Tom Cruise movies (in no particular order).
Hawaiian Falls Waterparks hosted swim lessons at each of its locations Thursday as part of a worldwide attempt for a record. The "World's Largest Swim Lesson" was first launched in 2010 to build awareness about the importance of drowning prevention.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
Law enforcement officials say a standoff is underway in Tarrant County where the sheriff's department says the suspect set his home on fire and injured an officer.
DFW Airport has reopened four rebuilt gates in Terminal C. Gates C 35-39 were rebuilt off-site and then moved into place as part of a $2 billion renovation of Terminals A and C.
President Joe Biden is calling on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months meant to ease financial pressures. But it's not clear Biden has the votes to suspend the taxes.
KRLDs Austin York spoke with energy expert Tom Kloza about what he thinks the move does.
When the weather gets this hot, zoos have to take extra precautions to keep their animals safe and comfortable.
On Thursday, House committees will hear testimony about the mass shooting in Uvalde, one day after the Senate wrapped up its own hearing.
Most Americans (58%) are now uncomfortable with the amount of emergency savings they have. The reason? No question about it...inflation!
Bankrate.com chief financial analyst Greg McBride talked with KRLD's John Liddle about a brand new study looking at the state of emergency funds in the US.
One of America's hottest comedians, native Texan Steve Treviño is coming to the Majestic Theatre in Dallas on September 9.
Steve's trajectory has taken off thanks to his relatable stories about parenting, running a household and his marriage. In fact, Steve hosts a podcast with his lovely wife Renae (affectionately known as "Captain Evil").
Steve is excited to head back to DFW for his big show in September. He started his career in the late 90's at the iconic Addison Improv.
KRLD's John Liddle had a fun conversation with Steve about his comedy.
The Women’s National Football Conference - the premier women's tackle football league in the world - takes over The Star in Frisco this weekend.
The WNFC crowns their champion on Sunday night as the Texas Elite Spartans face the Utah Falconz in the IX Cup. But also the WNFC All-Pro game will take place Sunday afternoon. There’s also a FREE Fan Fest on Saturday from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Sports Academy at The Star.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Texas Elite owner/head coach Odessa Jenkins about the weekend.
No matter what you're in the mood for you can find something great to do Around Town this week. KRLD's John Liddle gives us the breakdown.
Kids with immediate family members battling cancer are currently enjoying a week-long summer camp in Fort Worth.
We now have heat advisories and yet another air quality alert in effect for today and tomorrow and most likely Saturday, as an upper level ridge of high pressure centers itself right over north Texas Friday and Saturday.
The Dallas City Council has passed new regulations that were drafted after two shootings this spring at large parties and concerts where organizers did not get a permit from the city.
December 29th was a dark, stormy and fishy day in Texarkana. Hundreds of little fish, three to six inches long, rained down from the sky.
The United Way of Metropolitan Dallas held a kick-off event Wednesday for its summer meals program. The United Way says it expects to serve two million meals to 60,000 kids in Dallas and Collin Counties this summer. At the party Wednesday, 150 children attended with their families to sign up for meals, play games and participate in education enrichment programs.
The Texas Senate committee investigating the response to Uvalde is hearing a second day of testimony Wednesday. Tuesday, the Special Committee to Protect All Texans heard from law enforcement about the response, police training, and social media. Wednesday's hearing included a discussion about mental health and gun safety.
A letter pushing Texas Governor Greg Abbott to call a special session addressing gun reform and mental health is being signed by big-city mayors across the state - including five here in North Texas.
The North Texas Food Bank estimates that one in five kids in our region is food insecure. But the good news is that there are resources to help.
Over the weekend, the CDC voted to recommend that children ages 6 months to 5 years be vaccinated and now Covid-19 vaccinations for children under the age of 5 are underway in Texas. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Terri Burke, Executive Director of the Immunization Partnership, about the vaccines and recommendations for parents.
Texas Republicans are insisting on a referendum to decide whether the state should secede from the U.S., even adding it to the party's official platform. But a Government Professor from UT-Austin told the KRLD Morning News it's just an empty threat because the state cannot secede.
It’s a dog lover's dream in Dallas. This weekend, you can meet and play with dozens of dog breeds, at Meet the Breeds from the American Kennel Club. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Brandi Munden, VP of PR & Communications, American Kennel Club.
Two thirds of men admit they believe most men don’t pay enough attention to their health care needs and many skip preventive care that can catch serious illness early. These findings are from a recent survey from AFLAC. Less than half (47%) had an annual checkup or wellness exam in the past 12 months, a little over a third had a routine dental exam and just 29% had a routine eye exam. June is Men’s Health Month and KRLD's John Liddle talked with health care expert Jeramy Tipton of AFLAC -- to share the findings.
With summer upon us, it’s no surprise that Americans are looking for new mouthwatering recipes to fire up on the grill. In fact, surveys indicated that 85% of summer grilling menus will be beef-centric. It's no secret, though, that food prices are rising.
Celebrity Chef Lamar Moore and beef supply chain expert Jason Jerome, from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, gave KRLD's John Liddle some budget-friendly tips to liven up any backyard summer gathering.
Some other fun beef findings included: 44% of those surveyed said they would buy in bulk or wholesale this summer, according to a Wakefield Research survey of 1,000 nationally representative U.S. adults for the NCBA, and according to the survey Fourth of July is the most popular occasion for cookouts or barbecues, with 56% of people saying they planned to cookout for that holiday.
Texas cannot legally secede from the United States, despite the state's Republican party calling for a referendum on the 2023 general election ballot.
Eric McDaniel, associate professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin, joined the KRLD Morning News to explain how calls for secession activate the party base and that the Union's Civil War victory effectively ended the practice.
A retired Lubbock banker who is also a pharmacist is back in Texas with stories from his two months volunteering to help Ukrainians hurt in their war with the Russians.
Triple-digit heat remains in the forecast through Sunday and then cooler weather with some rain possible late Sunday into Monday.
The lawmakers in Washington who have been holding discussions on a gun safety measure in the U.S. Senate have published the actual language of the bill. The Senate could vote on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
The first shipments of COVID vaccines for kids between the ages of six months and four years old arrived in Dallas County today. County health officials and local pediatricians are urging parents to get their kids vaccinated.
A teacher at Robb Elementary in Uvalde has started an Amazon wish list to replace items teachers left behind after the shooting last month. On June 1, Superintendent Hal Harrell announced students and teachers would not return.
The police response to the mass shooting last month at a Uvalde elementary school was an "abject failure," the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety told a Texas Senate committee on Tuesday.
Reverse discrimination versus affirmative action in the University of Texas admissions program is about to light up the court dockets again.
A recent news article referred to a bug that is killing Ash trees in Texas.
KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with certified Arborist Steve Houser who gives a heads-up on the fight to contain the Emerald Ash Borer.
A forecast by Colorado State University predicts a bigger chance of hurricanes heading toward Texas this season and state officials are getting ready.
It's what many parents have been waiting for - COVID-19 vaccines for kids five and younger, and those vaccines should be available on Tuesday in Dallas County.
While less Americans overall are side-hustling now than in 2019...more gig workers are using that income for living expenses (41%) than ever before. These were the findings in a Side Hustle Survey by Bankrate.com. Some of the other big findings included:-53% of older millennials (age 33-41) who have side hustles need the extra money to pay for living expenses (compared with 41 percent of all side hustlers). -Women are more likely to depend on side hustle income — 48 percent of women use most of their side hustle income for living expenses (compared with 33 percent of men). -Gen Z uses side hustle income for fun — At 42 percent, Gen Z side hustlers are the only generation to say they mostly use their side hustle money for disposable income. KRLD's John Liddle chatted with Bankrate's Ted Rossman to get a look at the survey.
For the first time since 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics has released an update to the safe infant sleep recommendations. The new recommendations emphasize the need for infants to sleep on their backs on flatnon-inclined surfaces, without soft bedding, and detail the risks of bed-sharing under various scenarios.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Rachel Moon, M.D., Lead Author of the AAP's New Policy Statement and Chair of the AAP Task Force on SIDS.
President Biden is desperate to find a solution to ongoing price increases, and to that end he's considering a pause in the federal gasoline tax.
But it's not just his decision. And it's unclear that it would make a huge difference for the budgets of Americans.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu to talk about the situation.
A large area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will be settling over Texas starting tomorrow, lasting through Saturday, before significant weather change arrives on Sunday.
Texas Democratic state senators are calling on Governor Greg Abbott to call a special session to address gun control. They want this to happen ahead of the new school year, which starts in less than two months.
On Monday, flights were running on time at DFW Airport and Love Field. Over the weekend, the website FlightAware said more than 16,000 flights were delayed or canceled across the country.
It's another holiday weekend of flight frustration as the airline industry struggles to keep up with demand. The union that represents American Airlines pilots continues to blame the company for most of the issues.
The Texas Republican Convention has ended in Houston, with more than five thousand delegates voting on legislative priorities and the party's platform over the next two years.
When the weather warms up - we see more snakes. What gives? Why is this necessary?
KRLD's John Liddle had a fun conversation with Greg Pandelis, curator of UT Arlington’s Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center (ARDRC). Greg and John talked about: -Why are there more snake sightings during the summer-Which types of snakes call North Texas home-What you should do if you run into a snake -How do snakes actually benefit the ecosystem
As the heat continues to bake North Texas, we're all trying to ensure we stay cool. Did you know the way you breathe can help regulate our body temperature? KRLD's John Liddle talked with Health Expert, Raminderpreet Elisa. She's a certified yoga therapist who founded the Life Skills Yoga Program and produced the award-winning documentary, Your Brain, Your Body, Your Breath: The Science of Yoga Therapy. They talked about topics like: -Why is the way we breathe so important, especially in the heat -What the signs are that you need to cool down -Why excessive heat tends to cause headaches -Movements and pressure points that can help regulate body temperature
Back in January - the Employee Benefit Research Institute's annual Retirement Confidence Survey found that more than 70% of workers were at least "somewhat confident" in their retirement plans. But fast forward to six months later, stocks and bonds are down. So are retirement funds. So that sparks the question: "Will we see people un-retire?" CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger talked with KRLD's John Liddle about what we might see in the job market in response to the stock market woes.
North Texas is full of summer celebrations. Everything from Juneteenth, Father's Day and the upcoming 4th of July. There's one city that is bringing all the fun of community, fireworks and patriotic pride in one event before July-- The City of Ennis.
We're waking up to temperatures in the seventies this morning and nothing is showing up on radar at this time. This will change after 4 p.m. today, as a few isolated showers and storms break out just about anywhere across north Texas. Unfortunately, chances are very slim. Any storms that do form will contain gusty wind, brief heavy rain, dangerous lightning and rapidly dissipate by sunset.
Two shooting deaths in two days in Dallas and both of the shooters were under 16 years old according to police.
More than two months after two members of an Arlington family are gunned down at their home, an arrest is made.
Friday marks Ozone Action day in the DFW area, which means that the air quality is unhealthy.
Irving-based ExxonMobil has responded to the Biden Administration's letter asking oil companies to increase output. Wednesday, the president sent a letter to seven companies asking them to increase production.
The order notifying slaves in Texas they were free is now on display at the Hall of State at Fair Park. General Order No. 3 was issued June 19, 1865, when Union troops landed at Galveston.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
A Denton County grand jury has handed-down indictments over the April 1st beating death of a seven-year-old boy. The boy's mother, Sabrina Ho, 44, and her boyfriend Todd Shaw, 52, are each charged with murder and injury to a child.
North Texas will play host to World Cup matches in 2026. AT&T Stadium will be the site of the matches. KRLD's John Liddle got reaction from renowned architect Bryan Trubey, who was with HKS when they were designing AT&T Stadium. Trubey, who is now with Overland Partners, also reflected on the possibility of Fair Park hosting the International Broadcast Center.
Texas is struggling when it comes to the performance of our health system. That's the finding of the latest Scorecard on State Health System Performance from the Commonwealth Fund. The annual study ranks states’ health care systems based on how well they work to provide high-quality, accessible, and equitable health care. For this year, the Commonwealth Fund also looked specifically at how well states have managed COVID-19. Overall, Texas ranked 48th out of 51. The fact that Texas has the highest rate of uninsured adults in the nation (23.6%) dragged down the state's ranking.
The 33rd Texas Black Invitational Rodeo returns Juneteenth weekend on Saturday, June 18, at 7 p.m. at the Fair Park Coliseum.
Presented by the African American Museum, Dallas, the rodeo features 300 African American cowboys and cowgirls competing for cash prizes in bronc and bull riding, calf and steer roping, barrel racing, a Pony Express relay race and more. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Marvin Dulaney, the African American Museum’s deputy director and retired chair of African American studies at UT-Arlington.
It's Men's Health Month, and this week leading up to Father's Day is Men's Health WEEK. 36-year-old father Nick Monier is a 10-year tongue cancer survivor. In March 2012, Nick - an avid runner - found himself in the emergency room after running a half marathon. He was weak and in pain. The emergency room doctor ordered tests and he was diagnosed with cancer.
KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Nick and also Jeff Fehlis, executive vice president of the American Cancer Society.
(Pic courtesy Nick Monier / American Cancer Society)
Opal Lee will embark on her annual 2.5-mile walk on Saturday to recognize the two and a half years it took for the news of freedom to reach all enslaved people in the United States.
A downtown Dallas high-rise had to be evacuated because of the smell of natural gas throughout the structure last night. Dallas Fire-Rescue was called out about 7 p.m. Thursday to East Quarter Residences.
We're waking up to temperatures a little cooler than what we have been experiencing over the past several days. We can thank the dryer air that's in place at this hour. Unfortunately, we hit a hundred degrees yesterday, but dryer air heats up faster, but it also cools off quicker. That explains the comfortable feel to the air this morning. Temperatures are in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Enjoy! Unfortunately, the humidity will increase this afternoon and will stick around until tomorrow as well, as a bubble of increased humidity moves in from the east. It's called an Easterly Wave. This being said, there's a slight chance for an isolated shower or storm anywhere across north Texas by early evening. Best chances will be late this afternoon to the east of Dallas. Afternoon highs today will still creep up into the upper 90s. Stay cool!
The Texas Republican Convention started on Thursday at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. The state party is meeting in person for the first time since 2018; the 2020 convention was held online because of the pandemic.
With Disney-Pixar's Lightyear making headlines worldwide, what better time to look at the back-catalog of Pixar movies?
Some quick-thinking county employees this week helped boost the state's population of endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles. Employees of Calhoun County found a nest of newly-hatched turtles on Magnolia Beach near Port Lavaca and helped them safely make it to the Gulf of Mexico.
As Dallas Police work to reduce violent crime in the city, the department is working with Dallas ISD on a project to keep kids safe during summer break. They introduced the "Summer of Safety" campaign outside South Oak Cliff High School on Thursday morning.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia.
The Texas Republican Party begins its convention Thursday in Houston. SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson joined KRLD's John Liddle to explain what to expect as members gather.
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office issues a warning about a growing scam.
It says people are receiving calls stating that they have outstanding warrants, unpaid citations, or have failed to report to court as a juror or a witness.
The caller then demands immediate payment by Green Dot cards or gift cards, or by using an app like Zelle or Cash App.
The sheriff's office says it will never call anyone demanding immediate payment, let alone a payment via a gift card.
If you get one of these calls, the best thing to do is to simply hang up.
The World Cup is coming to North America in 2026 with the United States sharing hosting duties with Canada and Mexico. Thursday afternoon, the North Texas community will find out if they get to host World Cup matches. AT&T Stadium in Arlington is one of 17 U.S. stadiums in contention for hosting World Cup games.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Monica Paul, president and CEO of the Dallas Sports Commission, about how she's feeling about the big day!
It's Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend and there are plenty of family-friendly activities to do with dad or to mark the newest federal holiday going on across North Texas this weekend. The next three days also feature plenty of concerts, comedy and outdoor events.
The family of the armed man killed by police in Duncanville want more answers from investigators.
High pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere is still centered over the eastern parts of the United States, but unfortunately, it will drift back to the west by next week. This will cause temperatures to exceed 100 degrees across all of north Texas.
Progress on a gun safety measure in the Senate has slowed down. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, has been leading the talks. He says the bipartisan discussions have slowed down as they attempt to hammer out their differences on two key points.
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to tame high inflation by raising its key interest rate by three-quarters of a point, its largest hike in nearly three decades. KRLD's Austin York spoke with SMU economist Mike Davis and asked him, did he expect a hike this steep?
Republican Mayra Flores prevailed Tuesday in a special election for an open congressional seat in South Texas, marking a major breakthrough for Republicans eager to flip a historically blue region. So how worried should democrats be? KRLDs Austin York asked SMU political science professor Cal Jillson about his reaction
A Dallas man admits he used a chunk of concrete to murder his 87-year-old next-door neighbor.
The rising cost of many common items will likely have an impact on next year's budget for the City of Dallas. Members of the City Council got a preliminary budget briefing during today's meeting.
The Arlington Police Community Action Team, in cooperation with the Tarrant Regional Auto Crimes Task Force, recently conducted a two-day sting operation targeting people driving cars with phony paper tags on them.
It resulted in the seizure of 13 paper tags and eight arrests.
A family dog is alive and well, thanks to the efforts of the Fort Worth Fire Department. A fire broke out in the garage of a home on South Ridge Trail in far southwest Fort Worth early this morning.
A music hall in Downtown Arlington will host a concert on Thursday night featuring a dozen Texas artists raising money for the families of Uvalde victims. "United for Uvalde" will take place at Arlington Music Hall.
A man whose job was to drive disabled people for DART has been busted for sexually assaulting a passenger with mental disabilities.
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles says the fix for better service is better equipment.
The U.S. Justice Department says a North Texas man has been arrested on federal gun trafficking charges.
This is going to be a very short forecast discussion because there's absolutely nothing going on in the world of weather across North Texas.
North Texas reached 100 degrees for the first time in 2022 Saturday, reaching triple digits about three weeks earlier than normal. Dallas County and Reliant Energy have opened two "cooling centers"; the two have partnered on the centers for 13 years.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia.
Caterpillar, the world's largest manufacturer of construction equipment, announced Tuesday it would relocate its headquarter from Deerfield, Illinois to Irving. Beth Bowman, the president and CEO of the Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, joined John Liddle on KRLD to talk about the move.
Police have released the identity of the armed man who attacked the Duncanville Fieldhouse during a summer camp.
Harris County commissioners passed a resolution Tuesday urging Governor Greg Abbott to call a special session to address school safety. Harris County is the state's most populous, containing Houston. "As a parent of four children, it's unnatural. None of us ever expect to bury our children," says Commissioner Rodney Ellis, who wrote the resolution. "I just can't imagine what parents are going through when they have to deal with that."
The Denton Spiderman is finally home after swinging into Uvalde over the weekend.
Image courtesy of Jeremy Sons.
In Corsicana, repeated attacks at the home of a gay family are now being investigated as hate crimes.
is finally home after swinging into Uvalde over the weekend.
Texas has seen multiple big-name companies move their headquarters to the state in the past decade, and Caterpillar is the latest to join the movement.
The family of a transgender woman who died while in Dallas police custody last month is speaking out, saying she deserved better.
Homebuying has always been tougher for first-time buyers - but some metro areas are more difficult than others. A new Bankrate.com study found that the Dallas metro area ranked as the 15th worst metro for first-time homebuyers (36th out of 50). And the other large metros in Texas are also now below average according to this study. Austin ranked 31st, San Antonio 32nd and Houston 44th.
The study ranked the 50 largest metro areas in the U.S. based on several factors that a first-time homebuyer should consider when purchasing a home including affordability (30%), employment factors (20%), housing market tightness (20%), safety (20%), and wellness and culture (10%). KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Bankrate.com analyst Jeff Ostrowski about the findings.
DPS is now leading the investigation after police shot and killed a man who opened fire inside the Duncanville Fieldhouse where kids were attending summer camp.
The city of Dallas on Monday outlined it's plan to deal with aggressive coyotes near White Rock Lake.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) says hopes the bipartisan group of lawmakers that has been meeting on gun legislation in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting could have a proposed bill on paper for other lawmakers to review in the next few days.
There will be no major changes in the North Texas forecast over the next seven days, as the unseasonably hot weather pattern continues.
The US Supreme Court has turned down the death penalty appeal of an Irving man regarding a case that reaches back into the '90s.
Dallas police may want a civilian group to help them with their lagging response times.
Fort Worth's Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth, held walks for years to raise awareness about the holiday -- the day enslaved Black Americans in Texas found out about the Emancipation Proclamation. Now that Juneteenth is a national holiday, the 95-year-old isn't stopping those walks.
She's planned one in Fort Worth for Saturday at 10 a.m., at which time walks in other cities will take place nationwide. Lee stopped by the Dallas Wings on Sunday, where KRLD's John Liddle caught up with her.
The Biden Administration announced Monday it would send $1.5 million to Uvalde schools, money will be used to help with the healing following the mass shooting at an elementary school nearly three weeks ago.
Monday Weather Forecast- A large area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will continue to grip the Eastern two-thirds of the nation all this week and into the upcoming weekend.
A San Saba boy has a long road ahead of him as he slowly recovers after being shot five years ago.
The Travis County District Court has told the state to stop investigating three families of transgender kids for child abuse and other families who are a part of PFLAG, Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.
The very controversial Saudi-funded golf breakaway LIV golf series has started outside London. Some big names like Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson, were enticed from the PGA Tour to potentially earn hundreds of millions of dollars on the LIV Golf series.
As their round began Thursday, the PGA Tour announced that all defectors would be banished from future events. Johnson had already given up his PGA membership, but Mickelson is not ready to.
So what makes the series so controversial?
KRLDs Austin York spoke to Joe Pogge of the Smoking Joe golf show about the new league.
The Texas Rangers might be on the road this weekend. But, there will be some ball played at Globe Life Field on Saturday afternoon.
It's time for the annual Celebrity Softball Classic at the ballpark.
It's a fundraiser for veterans' charities. You'll be able to see all kinds of celebrities, Cowboys, Rangers, musicians, and actors on the field. They are playing for keeps too
One of the former athletes on the field is Daniel Hernandez. He played five seasons with FC Dallas and he joined us in the KRLD Zoom Room.
With a growing number of LGBTQIA+ students going to college, a new survey released by BestColleges.com reveals the state of this diverse group’s mental health. The majority (58%) report their well-being has worsened since starting school, and 30% have considered dropping out of school due to mental health concerns. Also, a whopping 92% of LGBTQIA+ college students report their mental health has negatively impacted their college experience. KRLD's John Liddle got some insight from Jessica Bryant.
More historic inflation numbers were released Friday morning, as consumer prices rose 8.6% from a year ago, the worst increase in more than 40 years. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Beverly Harzog from U.S. News and World Report about the impact this is having on our budgets.
On Sunday June 19, Dallas Heritage Village will turn back the clock, as the oldest park in the city will return to its former name, Old City Park. Additionally, through a gift by the Eugene McDermott Foundation, the park will go to a free admission model on Thursdays through Sundays and holiday Mondays. "We want to be a place that people can, of course, learn," says executive director Preston Cooley. "Also a place that if they just want to come and hang out with their families and have a picnic...we want to be everything to everybody." The park says their visitors will still get the same quality access to educational programming, and they will still be having special ticketed events (like Old-Fashioned Fourth & Candlelight).
Dallas Heritage Village will officially rebrand to Old City Park on Juneteenth (June 19), with a community celebration starting at 10 a.m.
In honor of Black Music Appreciation Month, KRLD is taking a look at five of the best movies that celebrate Black musicians.
One of which is the 2020 Netflix original Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Air conditioning could be the difference between life and death this weekend as temperatures reach dangerous levels. That’s why a Dallas nonprofit is asking for help getting people off the streets.
In 2017, Michelle Black's husband, Bryan, was one of four Americans killed when their Green Beret team was ambushed in Niger, Africa. It was the largest loss of American life on the African continent since the Battle of Mogadishu.
Michelle Black is scheduled for a meet-and-greet to sign copies of her book at the Celebrity Softball Classic at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Saturday, June 10. The game raises money for veterans' services. The gates open at 5 p.m. Saturday, with the Celebrity game set for 7 p.m.
Black discussed her story, her efforts for other Gold Star families and the new book with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
A strong area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will continue to build over north Texas this weekend. As of now, it looks like the record high of 101° will not be broken today but we'll warm into the upper 90s with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Gonzalo Lopez smuggled prison-made weapons onto a Texas Department of Criminal Justice bus May 12th.
State Senator John Whitmire says he's been told in briefings that around Centerville, he had some cooperation from other inmates.
Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney questioned Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards, who was injured while defending the Capitol. This is during the first of several Jan 6 Committee hearings that took place Thursday, June 9, 2022.
Committee Chairman Bennie Thompson opened the hearing by criticizing the actions of former President Trump and played a recording of former Attorney General William Barr, who specifically rejected President Trump's claim that the election had been "stolen".
The feds have taken the lid off a secret drug trafficking organization that has been operating in North Texas.
A FedEx charter flight arrived at DFW Airport Thursday afternoon with 55 tons of baby formula. Local officials say 60% of the formula will stay in North Texas' the rest will be distributed through Nestle's network.
The mayor of Arlington is leaving Thursday for a trip to Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup later this year. Jim Ross is traveling with the mayors of Detroit and Rochester Hills, Michigan and San Jose, California. "We're going to be out there on a cultural exchange, and it gives me an opportunity to also see what Qatar is doing for the World Cup," said Arlington Mayor Jim Ross.
Alliance Airport could soon be going by a new name.
The Fort Worth City Council will consider a resolution at its June 14th meeting to rename Alliance Airport to Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport.
A gay couple in Corsicana is being targeted for their Pride display.
At the beginning of the month, Terry Garner and Keith Dowler hung up ten rainbow flags celebrating Pride outside their home. While the family was out of town, someone ripped the flags down and burned them.
Summer is in full swing and there are plenty of fun things to do in North Texas this weekend. KRLD's John Liddle takes you around town.
The Denver Broncos sold this week for $4.65 billion. They are a respectable NFL franchise, but not worth anywhere near what the league's most valuable franchise, the Dallas Cowboys, are worth.
In his latest valuation (2021), Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen estimated that the Cowboys would be worth $6.9 billion. He admits the Broncos transaction "absolutely raises the bar." What could the Cowboys actually sell for if the Jones family ever decided to take bids? KRLD's John Liddle talked with Kurt to get his best guess.
Magician, and Dallas native, SMU alumnus, Trigg Watson is performing two shows on Saturday, June 11 (3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.) at the Bishop Arts Theatre Centre, in support of nonprofit organization, Big D Reads.
The unique magic show goes beyond traditional card tricks and presents a modern take on the craft of magic by employing iPads, cameras, and even the audience’s cell phones to create a show that uses magic to explore the future.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Trigg about the performances, his act, and his memories of his time at SMU.
In the wake of Uvalde and so many other shootings that came before it, educators are emploring lawmakers to make change.
The "Protecting Our Kids Act" was passed by the House late on Wednesday, but is not expected to pass the Senate.
Following her testimony before Congress on Gun Violence, Becky Pringle, who leads the National Education Association, the nation’s largest teacher’s union representing more than 3 million educators, talked with KRLD's John Liddle.
Three more families are suing to stop Texas from investigating some parents of transgender kids for abuse.
When Buc-ee's broke ground on a new gas station and travel center on I-25 in Johnston, Colorado this week, the town was briefly in the running to claim the title of "World's Largest Buc-ee's". The title is coming back to Texas.
Temperatures are a bit cooler this morning... 60s along the Red River counties, low 70s elsewhere. Pockets of morning clouds and afternoon sunshine today with highs in the middle 90s. Heat index values will be near 100°. There's also a very slight chance for a shower or storm to our SE today, but chances are slim.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a gun-control measure called the "Protecting Our Kids Act". It would raise the minimum age to buy a semi-automatic rifle from 18 to 21 and would strengthen penalties for gun trafficking.
All locations of the SPCA of Texas have halted intake and adoptions for the next two weeks due to a distemper outbreak.
At least two dogs have recently become infected with the canine distemper virus.
A Dallas man who stole a car, ran a red light and then killed someone has pleaded guilty to a murder charge.
Teachers across the state of Texas and beyond are saying they're fed up with gun violence.
The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing Wednesday on potential gun legislation. Testimony included four people from Texas who were in Uvalde on the day of the shooting at Robb Elementary School on May 24th.
It’s graduation season! And whether you’re looking ahead to a summer job, prepping for the next phase of your education in the fall, or a new career, finances will play a vital role.
New research found 93% of teens say they need financial literacy skills to help them achieve their life goals – music to a parent’s ears. But where do you start?
Matt Gromada, Head of Family, Student and Starter Banking for Chase, shared tips with KRLD's John Liddle - on how students and families can prepare for financial responsibilities.
With gas prices sky high oil companies are raking in record profits and the state of Texas is enjoying the windfall.
Fact: 45% of poisonings occur in children 5 and younger. During National Safety Month - one of the big focuses is common household products that can poison our kids. Detergent pods are a big source of poisonings in youngsters. Lauren Dobbs, Physician Assistant and Associate Professor at UNT Health Science Center talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the issue. If you ever need help - visit Poison Control online, or call 1-800-222-1222.
It is estimated that about 6% of the population will have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) at some point in their lives. Everyone with PTSD—whether they are Veterans or civilian survivors of sexual assault, serious accidents, natural disasters, or other traumatic events—needs to know that treatments really do work and can lead to a better quality of life.
June is PTSD Awareness Month, and the VA is encouraging Veterans, service-members and civilians who have experienced trauma to take a self-screen for PTSD.
KRLD's John Liddle talked to Dr. Paula Schnurr, Executive Director, National Center for PTSD.
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is knocking 40% off base fares through Thursday. Southwest announced the fare sale for travel between Aug. 16 and Nov. 5, but travelers only have until midnight on June 9 to book. Travelers will still get two free checked bags and no change or cancellation fees. In May, Southwest launched a new benefit that enables customers to transfer an eligible unused flight credit to another traveler for future use.
Survivors of gun violence, including a fourth-grader from Uvalde, will testify Wednesday before a Congressional committee debating gun reform. CBS News' Congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined the KRLD Morning News to preview the testimony.
A Fort Worth couple are warning other parents after their little boy was attacked by an iguana at SeaQuest, an aquarium at Ridgmar Mall over the weekend.
We're waking up to temperatures back in the mid-to-upper 70s with a ton of humidity. No rain is currently on radar in north Texas, but I'm going to keep an eye on a complex of storms now moving into the Texas Panhandle that will be moving southeast through the late morning and early afternoon. It's not out of the question that parts of north Texas may see some scattered showers and storms between about 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Best chances will be along and north of Highway 380. Afternoon highs will reach the middle 90s again with heat index values close to 100 degrees.
Dallas County Health Director Dr. Philip Huang spoke to KRLD's Austin York after they reported Texas' first case of Monkeypox this year.
The Dallas County Health Department is reporting its first case of Monkeypox this year.
Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey visited the White House for a meeting with President Biden to discuss some of the gun control measures currently being considered in Washington after the mass shooting in his hometown. Following the meeting, McConaughey made a speech to reporters in the White House Briefing Room.
Downtown Dallas Inc. has announced details for its "2022 Comprehensive Public Safety Summer Operations Plan." The organization representing businesses and developers downtown says it worked with Dallas Police and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Police on the plan.
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Construction has started on $459 million in improvements to levees along the Trinity River west of Downtown Dallas. The first phase is a $56 million project to raise levees on both sides of the river and flatten the slope.
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The Rangers will host PLAYBALL Weekend from Friday, June 10 to Sunday, June 12.
As part of the weekend’s events, there will be two free camps offered to area youth where they will have an opportunity to learn from former major leaguers.
On Saturday, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association will host a free clinic for North Texas youngsters at the Youth Academy’s indoor field at the Globe Life Training Center. Former MLB players will teach kids the fundamentals of the game and helpful life skills.
PLAYBALL Weekend will conclude in grand fashion with a free clinic at Globe Life Field on Sunday, June 12. From 3 – 5 p.m., athletes ages 6 to 14 will be able to take the field like true major leaguers and participate in activities such as hitting, throwing, base running, and more with help from Texas Rangers alumni and Rangers Captain. Registration is closed, as demand was exceptional for the event.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Juan Gárciga, Texas Rangers Youth Academy Senior Director about the impact the weekend will have.
Superheroes go where they’re needed most. That’s why the iconic Denton Spiderman says he’s headed to Uvalde.
School has only been out a couple of weeks and already leaders are already working on the districts annual Backpack Bash
Speed is the most common factor in crashes in Texas. In fact, in 34% of Texas crashes where people were killed in 2021, speed was a problem. So TxDOT’s “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” campaign is urgently reminding motorists to slow down and drive at a safe speed. "This is something that's absolutely preventable," says TxDOT's Kendall Sloan. "For many, it's just commonplace on the road to go over that speed limit."
Knowing how to explain a family member’s cancer diagnosis to a child is a struggle for many parents. Although these conversations may be uncomfortable, they are important. In fact, there are negative consequences (psychological difficulties, troubled behavior, anxiety, depression) when parents do not educate their children on a diagnosis.
There are many strategies available to help parents and grandparents communicate with their children. Experts recommend keeping the 5 “Cs” in mind when talking to children. These include:
Using the term CANCER Letting the child know they didn’t CAUSE it Informing them that they can’t CATCH it Telling them they can’t CONTROL it Ensuring them they CAN still be a kid, help participate in care, spend quality time together and have fun
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Lynne Brophy, MSN, Breast Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center to get her personal story and tips to talk to kids.
83% of workers believe employers should invest in continuing education...that's one of the findings of a survey by Strategic Education Inc., a company that focuses on adult learner education.
The survey found that 46% of workers who say they are generally happy at their current job are also open to other job opportunities, while about two in five are actively looking for a new job. The contrast is stark with education benefits: 76% of workers with tuition benefits feel valued by their employer, whereas almost half (48%) of workers without tuition benefits either don’t feel or are unsure if they feel valued by their employer.
Terry McDonough, President, Education Technology Services, Strategic Education joined KRLD's John Liddle to talk about the findings - and how they relate to the "Great Resignation."
Target is canceling orders from its suppliers, particularly in home and clothing, while slashing prices of goods in a bold move to clear out mounds of unwanted inventory ahead of the critical fall and holiday shopping seasons.
Strategic Resource Group Managing Director Burt Flickinger is among the world's top retail analysts. He told KRLD News major retailers need to "get out of the Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble stone ages" and offer more private-label and store brands on their shelves.
With triple-digit temps on the way by Friday, we're all going to crank up the air conditioning. But some fear the Texas power grid won't be able to handle it.
We're starting off this morning in the 70s once again with a deck of low clouds sneaking in from the south. There's also a complex of storms in Oklahoma, but unfortunately, this will miss us well to the north. So what you feel and see is what you get.
Morning clouds afternoon sun today with highs back in the mid-90s. Heat index values will be slightly above 100° during peak heating.
Members of the U.S. Senate are pushing ahead with discussions on possible gun control legislation after mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, New York. Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas has been leading the talks and indicated that lawmakers are making progress on a framework for a bill that would have elements acceptable to both Republicans and Democrats.
Kyle Rittenhouse has announced he'll be attending Texas A&M - but that's news to the university.
Mayors from across the country met in Reno, Nevada this weekend for a meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Organizers say 180 mayors from cities of more than 30,000 people attended the 90th annual meeting.
The path to success is never an easy one, and that has certainly proved to be the case for the upstart Dallas Jackals in 2022.
Although many Americans vowed to become better tippers because of the financial impact of Covid-19 on service industry employees, new data from CreditCards.com shows they have failed to follow through.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with CreditCards.com senior industry analyst, Ted Rossman. Among the findings:
-73% of Americans say they always tip at a sit-down restaurant (down compared to 75% in 2021 and 77% in 2019) -57% of Americans always tip food delivery people (down compared to 59% in 2021 and 63% in 2019) -43% of Americans always tip a taxi/rideshare driver (down compared to 48% in 2021 and 49% in 2019) -Hairstylist/Barbers are the exception - with 66% of Americans saying they always tip (up from 63% in 2021 and 2019, respectively) -Young adults and men are sometimes better tippers, but also more likely to not tip at all
According to a survey by Bankrate, only 30% of US workers are planning to use all their allotted time off in 2022.
As we move into the summer travel season, are Americans passing on vacations or time off...just to work?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Julie Bauke, founder and Chief Career Strategist with The Bauke Group about the trend.
We're waking up the temperatures in the mid-seventies this morning with a south wind gusting to 25 mph. I've been watching a complex of storms since late last night across Central Kansas. Unfortunately, the trajectory of these storms will take them into Arkansas this morning.
A new report from the National Association of Realtors shows that here in Texas, 28% of all homes were sold to institutional buyers, defined as companies, corporations and LLCs.
This weekend you can get your grub on and support local North Texas businesses - all on a gorgeous weekend.
The annual Taste Addison is back in full force this year with lots of food vendors giving samples of their very best. There will be all kinds of live music on a couple of stages to round things off. This event was even donned with the honor "Best in DFW" last year. So will this year be even better?
Jasmine Lee from Taste Addison joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share how this year is topping expectations.
*As of Friday afternoon, Taste Addison posted on their Facebook page: We know there is some rain expected in the forecast but we are still going to party on! Taste Addison is a rain or shine event. So pack those rain jackets, boots, and umbrellas.
This weekend, athletes from all over the nation are counting down the time left before the kick-off of Special Olympics 2022.
On June 6th - D-Day - Garland will welcome a new special exhibit called Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy.
Produced by The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, the exhibit follows the industrial journey that took the United States from a nation perilously unprepared for war to a global superpower that led the Allies to victory in World War II.
The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will be on display in Garland’s City Hall (200 N. 5th St.) from June 6 through August 15. Hours are Monday and Tuesday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Josh Schick, curator and restoration manager at the National WWII Museum, about the exhibit.
Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, is conducting a free Angel Tree Sports Camp on Saturday, June 4 at The Star in Frisco.
Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth held a ceremony Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The battle occurred in the Pacific Theater of World War II on June 3-6, 1942.
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Dhroov Bharatia (8th grader from Plano) and Lindsey Roberts (8th grader from Dallas) both qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee and traveled to Washington D.C. this week to compete. The two students represented the best 100,000 spellers from more than 700 schools across all of North and East Texas.
The Dallas Sports Commission hosted the regional rounds (virtually) in March, and Dhroov and Lindsey each scored 49/50, good enough to send them to D.C. for the next rounds. The DSC also helped sponsor their trips to D.C.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dhroov and Lindsey about their experience competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee
The Salvation Army fanned out across North Texas Friday to celebrate "National Doughnut Day." National Doughnut Day was established in 1938, but its origins date to World War I.
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) and General Motors (GM) released a new report, seeking to change the social norm around distracted driving.
The report examines the extent of the problem and provides more than two dozen recommendations to help State Highway Safety Offices and their partners combat deadly driving behavior.
"According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 3,142 people died in distraction-related crashes in the U.S. in 2020, the most current year for which data is available." a GHSA release stated. "Another estimated 400,000 people are injured each year in distracted driving crashes. However, the true numbers are likely much higher due to underreporting. The most visible form of driver distraction is the use of electronic devices, but distracted driving can take many forms, including grooming, eating and even daydreaming."
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Pam Fischer, Senior Director of External Engagement at GHSA about the report and the recommendations provided.
Gasoline is expensive. Airfares are up. More families are looking to save money this summer by staying home by the pool.
Pool maintenance expert Will Smith is with Premium Poolsmith of Grapevine. He said there are essential steps pool owners should follow on a regular basis, including daily monitoring of the water level, emptying baskets and checking the cleaning systems and filters and testing the water in the pool.
Day after day, we are back in a pattern of rewriting the record book on gasoline prices.
According to AAA, the Dallas-Fort Worth average for regular unleaded jumped another six cents Friday is establish a new all-time high price of $4.50 a gallon. The national average saw a similar bump and is now at $4.77.
We have a chance for more scattered showers and non severe thunderstorms late this morning through the afternoon, and then again tomorrow morning.
An escaped Hidalgo County killer has died after being shot in a confrontation with law enforcement last night in Leon County where Gonzalo Lopez escaped from a prison bus three weeks ago.
A road construction project in northwest Tarrant County is designed to help ease the growing pains in the area.
The group, March for Our Lives, is planning marches across Texas later this month in response to the shooting in Uvalde. The group was started by students after the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.
An attorney who has represented victims of mass shootings says suing over the Robb Elementary school shooting could be an uphill climb.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex has seen a growth in the creative industry of late with high-profile projects opting to set up shop here in North Texas.
As well as this, multiple local creatives have been able to establish themselves and flourish in the area.
Known for his docu-series Titletown, Texas and Texas 6, local filmmaker Jared L. Christopher spoke with KRLD to discuss his career and filming in North Texas.
According to a new report by Fiverr, freelancers in the Dallas area earned around $7.6 billion in 2021 alone. That puts our area #6 in the nation for freelance impact. Overall U.S. "independent professionals" earned around $247 billion in 2021. Other findings from Fiverr concluded that independent workers have high satisfaction with their work (despite challenges over the last two years), with over 80% believing they are more satisfied than they would be with traditional employment. KRLD's John Liddle picked the brain of Brent Messenger, vice president of public policy and community engagement at Fiverr.
Americans want to travel, but fear they might not be able to afford it.
That’s what a recent U.S. News & World Report survey revealed about Americans’ summer travel plans amid a shaky economy and high prices. Among those who plan to take at least one vacation this year:
Nearly three-fourths (71%) have changed either their behavior or their travel budgets to make summer vacation a reality.
More than 54% have a $1,000 limit per person for their summer travel.
Nearly 1 in 4 (22%) intends to borrow money for vacation, such as using a credit card and carrying a balance.
KRLD's John Liddle broke down the results - and got some money saving tips from Beverly Harzog from U.S. News.
North Texans wanting to sample a true flavor of Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubliee need look no further than Grapevine.
Since 1992, UK ex-pat Sheela Bailey has owned and operated the British Emporium. Bailey, who has attended jubilees for Her Majesty in the past, said it was especially wonderful to see the Queen looking well as she enjoyed Thursday's 70-plane flyover in her honor from the balcony at Buckingham Palace. The Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years on the throne for Queen Elizabeth, continues through Sunday.
Bailey's Grapevine shop is stocked with official Platinum Jubilee souvenirs, which are a hot seller with local Brits and with Texans who simply are fans of the Royal Family. She said the most popular items are bone china mugs honoring the Queen for her lifetime of service.
Bailey talked with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
According to research from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M, first-time Texas homebuyers are getting crunched by the rise in interest rates.
At the start of 2022, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average in the U.S. hovered around 3%, according to Freddie Mac. By May 19, the average rate had jumped more than 2 percentage points to 5.25%.
KRLD's John Liddle spoke in depth with Dr. Clare Losey, assistant research economist for TRERC about the problem.
Fort Worth Police say a woman was killed and a man injured in a shooting Wednesday night. They were called to a house in the 4600 block of Wheatland Drive in Far North Fort Worth just before 7:30 p.m.
A little puppy is safe, although a bit smelly, after being rescued from a septic tank in Terrell last night. Just after 6 p.m. the pup's owner called the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department for help after her little dog had fallen into the septic tank at their home on County Road 301.
A cold front will move through the area mid-to-late morning ushering in cooler drier air and allowing the skies to clear slowly from northwest to southeast. Afternoon highs today will struggle to hit 80° with a north wind at 15 to 25 mph. Overnight lows tonight will drop into the mid-to-upper 60s.
A local pet store isn’t too happy with the City of Dallas over its new ordinance on puppy and kitten sales.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will begin hearings Thursday on a gun control measure. The "Protecting Our Kids Act" follows work by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a meeting with other senators Tuesday. Cornyn met with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ).
Getting an auto safety recall notice in the mail may not seem like a big deal, but if the issue is with your airbags, ignoring that notification can be dangerous or even deadly.
June is Airbag Recall Repair Month in Texas, which leads the nation with more than 1.2 million vehicles that have unrepaired, recalled airbags. About a quarter of those statewide are in the Dallas area.
Chris Freeman is a spokesperson for Check To Protect, a statewide campaign that encourages drivers to make safety a priority by taking immediate action to prevent serious injury and death.
Three Cleburne teenagers are facing Criminal Mischief charges after they were caught kicking in front doors yesterday, reportedly part of a TikTok challenge.
Known for his daily light-hearted segment The Other Side of the News, morning news anchor Mike Rogers celebrates 30 years at NewsRadio 1080 KRLD on Wednesday.
The U.S. Supreme Court paved the way on Tuesday, for a civil suit involving four Dallas police officers involved in the death of a man back in 2016, to proceed.
A federal appeals court ruled that "qualified immunity" should not protect the officers from potential liability resulting from the death of Tony Timpa, a man with mental illness who died after being restrained for nearly 14 minutes by Dallas police officers in 2016.
One thing you can do to show your support for Uvalde is to sign a poster for that community. Until the end of the week, you can stop by DFW National Funeral Home, 6428 Brentwood Stair Rd., Fort Worth, to sign one of the posters that will be delivered to one of the funeral homes in Uvalde.
Dallas-based teen twins, Shea and Sydney Hinckley, are already among the ranks of Dallas’ list of trailblazing entrepreneurs. The sister duo was inspired to create a positive outlet as a brand, to address concerns they were experiencing personally, often triggered by the influence of social media. Enter UPwords. The company features apparel and accessories that promote affirmations and inspiration in an effort to change the way young individuals perceive themselves. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Shea and Sydney about their brand, its impact, and their journey.
The trial of one of the men charged with killing a Fort Worth police officer is delayed because he had swallowed razor blades.
A hearing is scheduled for Thursday to find Marion Vernon Nicholson innocent.
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The board of regents at the Texas A&M system has voted to keep tuition the same in the fall of 2022. The A&M system says in-state residents paid an average of $31,428 for tuition, fees, books, food, and other expenses last year.
The Irving Police Department has sworn in its eleventh police chief. Derick Miller received his badge from his kids at Irving Police headquarters and took the oath Tuesday morning.
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It is critical to support the emotional wellbeing of children in the wake of tragedy. According to experts, a key way to support kids’ mental health is for parents and caregivers to have regular check-ins and help them openly express how they’re feeling.
One of the resources parents and caregivers have is SoundItOutTogether.org where they can download the Conversation Starter Pack and explore more expert-vetted guides and resources in English and Spanish.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about the state of kids' mental health in the wake of the Uvalde shooting with Harvard-trained psychologist, Dr. Charmain Jackman.
Morning clouds and afternoon sun will be the weather story today and tomorrow with morning lows in the mid 70s, afternoon highs in the low 90s. Factor in the humidity, it'll feel close to 100 degrees during the afternoon hours.
By tomorrow late afternoon and evening, scattered showers and storms will form to our northwest along a cold front.
With prices through the roof and some supply chain issues unresolved, you'll want to do all you can to keep your air conditioner running efficiently this summer. The KRLD Morning News talked with Al Huff with Excel Heating and Air in Grapevine on some do it yourself maintenance that will keep you cool and save you some money
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, meaning the BBQ grills are firing up, and eating outdoors is happening more often.
Meridan Zerner is an award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at the Cooper Clinic with over 30 years of experience in the field of health and wellness.
Meridan says for some these tips might be a good refresher.
Some North Texas high school seniors graduating this year are walking away with not one diploma, but two.
The City of Arlington will reopen public pools and "splash pads" on Memorial Day with additional protocols in place. The changes follow the death of a three year old boy last year who contracted an infection from an amoeba.
The police response to the mass shooting in Uvalde will be discussed for years. KRLD's Mitch Carr asked former Fort Worth police Chief Jeff Halstead for his take on the information coming in.
With the markets suffering in 2022, some investors are searching for other ways to invest their money.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with The Wealth Woman, Mary Lyons, about how she's seen more interest in her approach because of a volatile market.
It just wasn't meant to be for the Dallas Mavericks this year. Their season is over after losing last night to Golden State 120-110.
Mav's Insider Kevin Gray with 105.3 The Fan tells the KRLD Morning News it's now about next year.
In July, Meta (the parent company of Facebook) will start publicly providing more details about how advertisers target people with political ads.
Proponents hope this will provide some transparency ahead of the U.S. midterm elections in November. But how much insight will it really provide?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Adam Rizzieri, cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer with Agency Partner Interactive, a digital marketing firm in Dallas.
After a two-year absence (due to COVID-19), USAA's Poppy Honor Wall is returning to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for Memorial Day weekend. The display, of 645,000 poppies, stretches for 133 feet to honor the more than 645,000 American service members who have given their lives in service to our country since WWI.
John Bird, US Navy Vice Admiral (Retired) and Senior VP of Military Affairs, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the display, and the history and significance of the poppy.
Plenty of sunshine will greet you today through the holiday weekend. South winds will pick up with gusts to 30 mph Sunday and Memorial Day. The wind will be light and variable today. This has prompted an air quality alert to be issued for most of north Texas. Please limit your outdoor activity during peak heating.
Questions remain about the police response to the mass shooting that killed 19 children and 2 teachers at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde.
In times of tragedy some of the best emotional support comes from four legged friends.
Dr. Linda Porter-Wenzlaff, co-director of the C.A.R.E Program of Therapy Animals of San Antonio. She and her team just returned from being in Uvalde.
The owners of a tax return-preparation business are going to federal prison for ripping off the federal government
Law enforcement officials are trying to defend themselves from criticism that they didn't act soon enough to stop the Uvalde massacre. Officials said Thursday the 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 21 people at an elementary school entered the building "unobstructed'' through a door that was apparently unlocked. Victor Escalon, a regional director at the Texas Department of Public Safety, delivered an update at press conference Thursday.
A Fort Worth elementary school and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office are apologizing for a deputy's actions during a career day presentation.
Police agencies in Texas have started increased seatbelt enforcement as part of the "Click it or Ticket" campaign. Click it or Ticket was first launched in 2002.
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The investigation into the deadly school shooting in Uvalde is only in its infancy. We can only imagine the daunting process that law enforcement agencies are undertaking.
Retired Texas Ranger Brad Oliver spent 27 years in law enforcement, and now he's offering perspective on what law enforcement has faced so far, and what's to come. He is also the co-founder of Cinco Peso Training Group, which trains school employees on how to deal with an active shooter - and provides medical training for them on treating victims until first responders arrive.
The Uvalde gunman appears to have bought his weapons legally, and lawyers are now looking at warning signs people might have missed.
Finding a safe, affordable car for your teenager is more challenging than ever.
Auto inventories remain low, and prices on both used and new vehicles are still well above pre-pandemic levels. Finding the right ride can be costly and time-consuming.
On Thursday, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released its 2022 list of recommended vehicles for teens and young drivers. A total of 49 used models are included this year, along with 21 new models. The used vehicles range in estimated price from $6,000 to $19,000. The new models have a starting MSRP of $21,000.
The IIHS list is divided into Best Choices and Good Choices, and includes a wide spectrum of choices ranging from small cars to SUVs to minivans.
IIHS Chief Research Officer David Zuby discussed the new report with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
There is no roadmap in the aftermath of tragedies. Talking to your children about the school shooting in Uvalde is an immense and heartbreaking challenge. They’re scared. So are you.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Laura Vogel, PhD with the Momentous Institute in Dallas to get her best guidance on subjects like: talking to your kids about a school shooting, checking in on the mental health of our teachers, and the mental health struggles of teenagers.
It'll be a sunny, breezy and warm day today with highs in the low 80s. That's five degrees below average for this time of the year.
A prominent Fort Worth pastor is in Uvalde helping the community heal from Tuesday's tragedy.
The Rev. Kyev Tatum of the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church is in Uvalde as part of Operation Compassion, an effort by the faith community to help that city heal from the mass shooting that killed 19 kids and two teachers.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says he is aware of demands on social media to cancel the NRA convention after the school shooting in Uvalde. It's scheduled for this weekend in Houston, but Turner says the convention will go on as scheduled.
Governor Greg Abbott along with other officials held a press conference in Uvalde, a day after the tragic shooting happened. Former Texas representative, who is running for governor interrupted the press conference placing blame on Abbott for the shooting.
In the wake of the school massacre in Uvalde, police departments throughout North Texas are beefing up patrols in and around schools.
As a result of national media coverage of the shooting in Uvalde, many children may now have anxiety about returning to school. At Cook Children's in Fort Worth, doctors hosted a roundtable Wednesday on how to discuss the shooting with kids.
Volunteers with Texas Baptist Men are taking their message of hope and healing to Uvalde.
Two North Texas teens who were badly hurt in a wrong-way crash near Wilmer earlier this week are getting better. However, their road to recovery will be a long one.
So many Texans want to help the families and the community in Uvalde. Rania Mankarious with CrimeStoppers of Houston said it's good to give, but you need to give carefully. "Make sure you are giving to a reputable charity. One that has a brick-and-mortar representation in that community. A lot of times we look to give to national nonprofits, and that's wonderful, but where you have such a localized, traumatic event, you'll want to send your dollars to a local nonprofit, brick-and-mortar in that space," she said.
The town of Uvadle, in South Texas, is trying to come to terms with the horror that played out there yesterday. 19 children were gunned down and killed at Robb Elementary school, along with two of their teachers.
Lt. Christopher Olivarez, with Texas DPS tells CBS' Tony Dokoupil the suspected gunman shot his grandmother before heading to the school to kill more people.
The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District has cancelled classes for the rest of the school year as a result of the shooting Tuesday. Uvalde Police posted a letter to parents Tuesday night.
There is no shortage of support from across the state as the community of Uvalde tries to grasp the loss of 19 children and two teachers in Tuesday's elementary school shootings.
The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) is among the organizations helping on-site. It immediately dispatched its disaster relief unit to Uvalde. The SBTC's Scotty Stice said his people are working in conjunction with Uvalde County Emergency Management to provide meals and offer comfort through SBTC chaplains.
Stice said their disaster relief personnel will remain in Uvalde as long as necessary. He spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer
KRLD's Chris Fox talks with Mike Rogers and Susy Solis live from Uvalde, Texas following the mass school shooting on Tuesday.
Welcome rain fell across all of north Texas yesterday and early this morning. Rainfall totals ranged from one in to five inches across the area.
As the community greives in Uvalde and across Texas, investigators are working to try and figure why the suspected gunman, Salvador Ramos, targeted kids at school, and it could be a while before we get any answers.
After a mass shooting at a Texas elementary school left 18 students and two adults dead Tuesda, Texas Department of Public Safety Lt. Chris Olivarez told CBS News' Vanessa Croix that the gunman was wearing body armor and shooting "whoever was in his way."
As of late Tuesday afternoon, most if not all of the severe weather looks likely to remain about 30 to 50 miles south of the Dallas-Fort Worth area this evening. We can thank the rain that fell earlier today for stabilizing and cooling off the atmosphere.
However, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect across North Texas.
Uvalde CISD police chief Pete Arrodondo spoke on Tuesday afternoon following a school shooting that has killed 14 students and 1 teacher, according to Governor Greg Abbott.
The Phillips Big 12 Baseball Championship is moving from Oklahoma City to Arlington with play starting Wednesday. On Tuesday, the six teams playing began to practice.
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Dallas really want Neiman's to stay put and is ready to offer millions in incentives to make sure the luxury retailer sticks around..
The Texas Secretary of State says 4.37% of registered voters participated in early voting in the primary run-off; 465,880 voted in the Republican primary run-off, 291,718 voted early in the Democratic primary run-off.
Factors like the war in Ukraine, COVID-19 and inflation all have the ability to impact both domestic and international summer travel plans. Travel expert and consumer advocate Christopher Elliott offers tips on how travelers can navigate a potentially unpredictable summer.
When it comes to workers returning to the office, three big Texas markets have a definite leg up on other major U.S. metro areas. Slauson discussed the findings from the "Back to Work Barometer" with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
A large area of showers and thunderstorms will develop along a cold front about 200 miles northwest of DFW this afternoon. These storms will congeal into a good old fashioned Texas squall line. Some of these storms will become severe with hail and wind being the primary threats, but isolated tornadoes are never out of the question in severe thunderstorms.
Gender-affirming medical care can continue at Children's Medical Center Dallas for at least another year.
At the outset of this year, Children's Medical Center Dallas told Dr. Ximena Lopez that it was shutting down her GENECIS Clinic that it has been running in conjunction with UT Southwestern.
The animal shelter in Dallas is running out of room for large and medium-sized dogs. They're putting out an appeal for people to step up and adopt dogs or serve as temporary foster families.
Police in Lake Worth have taken a boatload of lethal drugs and guns off the streets, and one man is behind bars.
The scathing sexual abuse report within the ranks of the Southern Baptist Convention has put the Prestonwood Baptist Church of Plano in the crosshairs.
There's a new plan in place designed to keep Fort Worth’s trees in tip-top shape for years to come.
A conference on domestic violence has opened at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas. The "Crimes Against Women" conference is expected to draw more than 2,500 people who work in law enforcement, the court system, and for non-profits across the country.
Palestine ISD says a teacher and coach at Palestine Junior High was among four people killed in a wrong-way crash just before midnight Sunday night on I-45 south of Dallas. Police say a car driving north in the southbound lanes hit another car head-on.
As the pandemic-era housing boom continues to rage, with home prices setting one record after another and rising rents further stretching Americans' budgets, Bankrate data shows that 58% of U.S. adults would be willing to take action to find more affordable housing.
This includes moving out of state, moving farther from family and friends, buying a fixer-upper, moving farther from work, moving to a less desirable area, and/or something else. 75% of Gen Z (ages 18-25) and 69% of millennials (ages 26-41) would consider at least one of these actions, compared to 59% of Gen X (ages 42-57) and 41% of baby boomers (ages 58-76).
KRLD's John Liddle was joined by Jeff Ostrowski, Bankrate.com Analyst to break it down.
College students for the most part seem aware of the importance of mental health - but it seems they're thinking about others over themselves.
In the midst of the college mental health crisis, a new survey from BestColleges.com reveals that while 32% of undergraduates are not comfortable seeking mental health assistance for themselves, the bright side is that 60% are comfortable helping peers improve theirs.
Dr. Melissa Venable, education advisor for BestColleges.com talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the findings.
Marine veteran and Granbury native Trevor Reed is speaking out about his time locked inside a Russian prison, and some of the experiences he describes sound like scenes from a horror movie.
Recently released data has found that 39% of teens surveyed responded that their personal mental health has gotten somewhat worse or even much worse since the COVID-19 pandemic began and the need for student mental health support.
As students wind down their third year of learning during a pandemic, new research demonstrates the dramatic extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted students’ mental and emotional health.
Caryl Stern, Executive Director of the Walton Family Foundation, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the situation.
A Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer, Kristin Chenoweth will headline Jewish Family Service’s 10th Anniversary Woman to Woman Luncheon, on Wednesday, May 25, at noon, at the Renaissance Dallas Addison Hotel.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Leah Guskin, Senior Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations at Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas.
Turtle Creek Association has been awarded one of the most significant private investments in the organization’s history. A grant from Lyda Hill Philanthropies will fully fund the update of the Turtle Creek Corridor Master Plan.
The $119,300 grant provides funds to identify and prioritize improvements to shoreline stabilization, water flow, and quality while solving issues of debris and trash within the creek.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with J.D. Trueblood, president, and CEO of Turtle Creek Association to talk about the gift and long-term plans for the 90-acre Turtle Creek Corridor.
The existing record for the all-time high average gasoline price in Texas, $4.29 a gallon, has stood since Friday. It may not seem like a big deal, but after recently breaking that mark day after day, at least it's something.
New research from Headspace Health found that only 25% of workers say that their company has kept up the employee mental health initiatives that began at the start of the pandemic. Are mental health benefits disappearing just when workers need them most?
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Executive Leadership Consultant, Jay McDonald about what's happening with mental health benefits.
Widespread shower and thunderstorm activity breaks out to the west of us. Some of this rain will move into the area overnight into early Tuesday, but right now, the heaviest looks will fall south and north of DFW. I'll keep an eye on radar trends.
Fort Worth man who claims he was attacked by a police officer while in custody is speaking out
A state representative wants the Frisco ISD to do more about sexually explicit books winding up in school libraries.
On Friday afternoon a judge in Louisiana blocked President Biden's plan to end Title 42, which was set to end on Monday.
Title 42 was implemented by the Trump administration as a COVID-control measure, forcing asylum seekers to wait outside the U.S. for their hearings.
KRLD's David Rancken and Kristin Diaz spoke with Dallas immigration attorney and SMU Law Professor Eric Cedillo about the decision.
Dallas Code compliance inspectors have fanned out across the city to look at equipment around pools at apartment complexes. May is "National Water Safety Month," and code compliance officers say they focus on inspections now as people get ready to use pools over the summer.
As the stock market neared bear territory for the first time in decades on Friday, KRLD business analyst David Johnson broke down what it means to John Liddle.
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science opens an exhibit this weekend that highlights the background and research of Dr. Jane Goodall. "Becoming Jane: the Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall" opens Saturday and runs through Labor Day.
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The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday approved a $110 million capital project request to design and construct a Convocation and Event Center in the heart of Tarleton State University's main campus in Stephenville.
"This is a tremendous day in Tarleton history," said university President James Hurley. "We are incredibly grateful for the unwavering support of A&M System regents and Chancellor John Sharp. Today's vote proves they're all in for a state-of-the-art venue to propel our institution and promote our community."
Seating up to 7,500, the multipurpose center will sport NCAA Division I basketball facilities and room for academic symposiums, conferences, conventions, and concerts. Tarleton convocations, commencements, and student activities will also have a permanent indoor home.
"A strong university has a moral and social obligation to work with its community to deliver an outstanding higher education while spurring economic development and improving regional quality of life," Dr. Hurley said. "We're doing that."
The gloves are off as two Texas Republican trade insults over what wing of the party they support.
Senator John Cornyn says embattled Texas attorney general Ken Paxton is an embarrassemnt to Texas because of his on going legal troubles.
Of Course Paxton shot back calling Cornyn a member of the, "Bush wing of the GOP."
As more parents search for safe and reliable ways to feed their children, pediatricians are answering a multitude of questions surrounding the baby formula shortage.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Amy Hair, a Program Director of Neonatal Nutrition with Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
Dr. Hair shares her answers to some of the most common questions:
Why shouldn't formula be "watered down" to last longer?
Can I make my own baby formula?
Is it safe to switch to a new brand of formula? Is it safe to buy breastmilk online? Is it safe to take breastmilk from a friend?
With another 90-degree day in the books, North Texas has recorded 16 days above that mark in 2022 -- the most days above 90 degrees before May 19 in recorded history. The record was set in 1955.
Pres. Joe Biden arrived in South Korea Friday to kick off a six-day visit to Asia, his first since taking office.
The White House said the main goal of the trip is to shore up key alliances in the region. Mr. Biden also will visit Japan.
Administration officials said the president's trip coincides with what it called the growing threat of a new North Korean provocation, and that if Kim Jong Un should fire off a long-range missile or show off his nation's nuclear capability with Mr. Biden in the region, it will underscore the need for U.S. security in that volatile part of the world.
Meanwhile, an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research survey released early Friday showed Pres. Biden's approval rating has dropped to 39%, the lowest number of his presidency.
We're starting off this morning with plenty of cloud cover, wind, and mild temperatures for this time of the year. Sunshine will break out around lunch time with afternoon highs in the mid-90s. South winds will gusts as high as 35 mph.
By this evening, the dry line will work its way into north Texas producing some scattered showers and storms. If the cap breaks, some of these storms will become severe with hail and wind being the threats.
Storms dissipate after midnight, but re-form late tomorrow afternoon along a strong cold front. Heaviest rain will be south and east of DFW. Afternoon highs will reach the low 90's.
Two members of the Texas Congressional delegation are asking for support from their colleagues in their effort to free Brittney Griner.
The WNBA star, originally from Texas, has been held in Russia since February. She's facing criminal charges there. The U.S. State Department has declared that Griner is being wrongfully detained.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's independent advisory panel voted 11-1, with one abstention to give kids the third shot, at least five months after they've received their second.
A former Colleyville Heritage High School principal testified in Washington DC Thursday, about the dangers of political agendas on free speech in the classroom.
Texas A&M has taken a huge step towards establishing an urban research campus in downtown Fort Worth.
The A&M System Board of Regents met in Fort Worth, and it voted unanimously to add the upcoming urban research campus, dubbed Aggieland North, to the system's five-year Capital Plan.
There is a developing story out of Bedford, where police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex and believe the suspect may be in the area.
An appeals court in Fort Worth has ruled the city is immune from a lawsuit in the sexual assault of a teenager who worked at an animal shelter.
Dallas police are investigating a shooting at the Hair World Salon on Wednesday as a possible hate crime. Investigators believe it may be connected to two other attacks on Asian-American-owned businesses in the past few weeks.
If you've ever wanted to catch a Texas Rangers or Dallas Cowboys game but dread sitting in traffic, a new upscale apartment community in Arlington's Entertainment District may be calling your name.
On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court waded into the controversial new position over whether some sex change procedures can be considered child abuse.
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department held a ceremony Friday to honor deputies who have been killed in the line of duty. Since 1871, 19 Dallas County sheriff's deputies have died in the line of duty.
If you liked baseball better back in the day - I mean way back in the day - this might be the game for you.
North Texas Congresswoman launches website for parents looking for baby formula Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-Dallas) has launched a website to help people find baby formula. She announced the website, DFWBabyFormula.com, Friday morning.
Natalie Howe Boyle jokes that she "accidently founded a non-profit."
The founder and CEO of Mommies in Need was just out of cancer treatment herself in 2014, when she started to help a friend who was going through colon cancer.
It's a big weekend for those that love the night sky!! A long total eclipse of the moon is coming Sunday night.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Marc Hairston - a research scientist at the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences at UT Dallas about the big event.
Inflation, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 were forced to make room for a new topic impacting millions of American families - the baby formula crisis.
Amid nationwide product shortages and now, reports of hoarding and price gouging, Pres. Joe Biden spoke Thursday with executives from leading baby formula makers and from retailers including Walmart and Target to explore ways to expedite production and distribution.
On Friday, KRLD's Chris Sommer discussed the baby formula crisis with CBS "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
Round two of the AT&T Byron Nelson tees off this morning in McKinney. Yesterday's opening round at TPC Craig Ranch played fast in the hot, dry conditions.
ur unseasonably hot weather pattern will continue for the next seven to nine days, as a strong upper level ridge of high pressure dominates our weather.
Dallas Police have been investigating potential gas theft suspects, and they've now arrested four people they say were trying to steal hundreds of dollars worth of fuel.
An Ellis County man will spend the next half-century behind bars after pleading guilty to sexually abusing two teenage girls.
The City of Fort Worth is preparing for the PBR World Finals, which start Friday at Dickies Arena. The World Finals are relocating to Fort Worth from Las Vegas.
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Meow Wolf is taking the country by storm - and starting next year, you will no longer have to trek to Santa Fe, Denver, or Las Vegas to experience it.
That's because Meow Wolf is opening a new location in Grapevine.
On Thursday, astronomers gave us the first look at an image of the supermassive black hole at the center of our own Milky Way galaxy.
Why is it so significant? Why are astronomers and scientists so giddy over the visual? For answers, KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Marc Hairston - a research scientist at the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences at UT Dallas.
The statewide gas price average in Texas is $4.10 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch. That price is 20 cents more than on this day last week and is $1.38 more per gallon compared to this day last year.
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in El Paso are paying the most on average at $4.23 per gallon while drivers in Amarillo are paying the least at $3.91 per gallon. Drivers in Dallas are paying $4.19, and Fort Worth is at $4.18.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Daniel Armbruster from AAA Texas about the current situation.
Many know her as Punky Brewster, but Soleil Moon Frye thinks of herself as a mom first. She's a spokesperson for a GSK campaign raising awareness about Meningitis B and vaccination.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Soleil and pediatrician Dr. Shakha Gillin about Meningitis B and the importance of vaccination for young people.
Ferris, Texas, about 20 miles south of Dallas, will use money from the American Rescue Plan Act to provide free physical and mental healthcare to all residents. The Ferris City Council adopted the plan this week.
The grim announcement came early Thursday from Pres. Joe Biden, who confirmed the U.S. had recorded its one millionth death from COVID-19.
The news came hours before the president hosted world leaders for the latest global pandemic summit in Washington, D.C. During the first summit, he pledged the nation would donate 1.2 billion vaccine doses worldwide. In the latest event, Pres. Biden is expected to appeal for a renewed international commitment to attacking the deadly virus, which has claimed more than two million lives in Europe.
Of the one million COVID deaths nationwide, Texas is responsible for 88,414, according to Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Pres./CEO Stephen Love. That represents almost nine percent of the U.S. total.
Love told KRLD's Chris Sommer COVID cases are up slightly in North Texas, although hospitalizations remain flat. He added that emergency rooms across the region are seeing more heat-related conditions, upper respiratory issues and water-related cases
With the AT&T Byron Nelson teeing off in hot, dry conditions in McKinney today -- the course will be firm and fast for a field that includes World Number One Scottie Scheffler.
Unfortunately, this ridge of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will dominate our weather for the next seven to nine days.
Afternoon highs today and tomorrow willl reach the low to mid 90s, with morning lows in the 70s.
A study ranking airlines puts Dallas-based Southwest Airlines in first place. The Airline Quality Rating is published by Wichita University in Kansas.
A summertime tradition in Garland that was put on hold for two years because of COVID-19 is back this year. The city is holding its Sounds of the Summer Concert Series very other Thursday, with the first show tonight at Audubon Park.
It happened just before 2:30 Wednesday afternoon, when someone ran into the Hair World Salon off Royal Lane, west of 35, and started shooting.
The Dallas City Council has unanimously passed a measure that bans the sale of cats and dogs at pet stores in the city. Dallas joins 11 other cities in Texas with a ban already in place.
With May being Skin Cancer Awareness Month, dermatologists are trying to strike down common myths.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Mahsa Karavan at U.S. Dermatology Partners Plano about some of the most common myths regarding skin cancer, including:
Myth 1: A tanning bed is safer than the sun. Fact: Radiation emitted from a tanning bed is four times higher than the sun at noon according to one study. Just one session can increase the risk of developing skin cancer.
Myth 2: Skin cancer isn’t as dangerous as other forms of cancer. Fact: Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, with nearly 20 Americans dying from melanoma every day. Skin cancer is very treatable if detected early.
Myth 3: People with darker skin are not at risk for skin cancer. Fact: People of all colors, including Black and Brown, can get skin cancer. Mortality rates are disproportionately high in people of color as skin cancer in these groups is often detected at a late stage.
Myth 4: You don’t need sunscreen on cloudy days or during the winter. Fact: The sun can cause damage on cloudy days as UV rays can penetrate clouds. At the same time, the sun can reflect off the snow and damage your skin.
Myth 5: You only get skin cancer in areas exposed to the sun. Fact: Skin cancer can develop in non-exposed parts of the body too, especially in people of color who often get melanomas on areas such as the palms, the soles of their feet, and nails.
Maybe it’s because they got used to flying during the pandemic when there were fewer people and more seats. But the return to travelling, bad behavior by passengers, high ticket prices and flight cancellations have gotten under the skin of a lot of people.
The Fort Worth City Council has approved a land-lease agreement for a new child care center in the Las Vegas Trail neighborhood.
A public forum will be held on Thursday evening for a proposed African American Museum and Cultural Center in Fort Worth.
New poll results announced by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) revealed that more than 6 in 10 American adults (65%) have concern for themselves or for a child, spouse, or older relative, in the following areas: balance/risk of falls, hearing/ringing in the ears, cognition, swallowing, and/or speech and language. The release of this research coincides with national Better Hearing and Speech Month. Despite communication disorders being among the most common conditions and affecting tens of millions of Americans each year, many adults don’t know that communication disorders are treatable with care from audiologists and speech-language pathologists.
Brooke Hatfield-ASHA Associate Director, Health Care Services in Speech-Language Pathology joined KRLD's John Liddle for some thoughts on the finds.
During Women's Health Week, May 8-14, women are encouraged to make their health a top priority, and educate themselves on possible risks.
Recent research indicates that while nearly half of females over the age of 40 have dense breasts, many do not realize the presence of that density can increase their risk of breast cancer significantly.
According to the survey from Bayer Radiology, the risk for breast cancer can be 4-6 times higher for women with dense breasts, compared to those with the least dense breasts. About a quarter of women said they were "worried" and "unsure of what to do next" when informed about their breast density. Only 26% say they were urged to seek additional screening.
Breast Radiologist Dr. Pamela Habib, Head of U.S. Medical Affairs at Bayer Radiology, discussed the report and shared recommendations for women with dense breasts as she spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
As a player, Marty Turco was one of the best goalies the Stars have ever had. In 2007 he set the Stars record for save percentage in a playoff year at .952 with three shutouts. Now as president of the Dallas Stars Foundation, Turco and the rest of the Stars front office has marveled at the performance of 23-year old Jake Oettinger, who has the underdog Stars tied at 2-2 in their first round series with the Flames. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Turco to detail his experience in high-leverage situations, and how Oettinger might be dealing with the pressure. Plus they talked about the impact of the Stars Foundation on DFW.
When it comes to NBA championships won by Texas-based franchises, the San Antonio Spurs are the clear leader with five. And, a new Wallethub.com survey ranks San Antonio as the best Texas city for basketball fans.
Fort Worth police say a chase that started in Euless overnight ended with the suspects hitting and killing an innocent woman. Euless police tried to stop a car for a traffic violation just before midnight.
A strong ridge of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will continue to dominate our weather through the weekend.
No one, it seems, is immune to Covid-19. Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine is now fighting off a breakthrough infection.
Family and supporters of a woman who was arrested in April in Fort Worth held a rally outside the Tarrant County administration building on Tuesday, calling for the resignation of Sheriff Bill Waybourn and medical staff at the Tarrant County Jail. Kelly Masten, 38, was booked into the jail on April 12th on a charge of injury to a child, adult, or elderly.
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Traffic at DFW Airport was down from 2019 last year but ranked second busiest in the world and is planning for additional growth this summer. In 2021, 62.5 million people passed through DFW, second only to Atlanta with 75.7 million.
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Inflation hits different places around the county in different ways. And if you're looking for the cheapest places to live in America, just look to Texas and two other states.
A substitute teacher in Arlington has been fired for language they used in an elementary school classroom.
A real-life “Homeward Bound” situation in Denton, and it's got the same happy ending.
A video posted by the City of Denton of a dog reuniting with its owner after more than six months apart has gone viral.
An extremely hot last few years for the Texas real estate market have many wondering if it can last. Double-digit price growth may not continue every year, but one real estate expert sees the seller's market enduring in the Lone Star State.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Regan McGee, CEO of Nobul, a company that allows buyers and sellers to review criteria and data that help them choose the right real estate agent for them, while agents compete for their business in real time.
Since its inception, Red Nose Day has raised more than $275 million to help end child poverty and has positively impacted the lives of 30 million children. This beloved yearly tradition raises money and awareness to prevent childhood poverty and ensure children living in poverty are healthy, safe and educated.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with actor, producer and activist Wilmer Valderrama from That 70’s Show, NCIS and Encanto, to discuss details on his partnership with Red Nose Day and Walgreens.
Gas prices in Texas and across the Dallas-Fort Worth area shattered all-time records in March that had stood for nearly 14 years. It took about two months to obliterate those marks.
A strong upper level ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate our weather across north Texas for at least the next 7 to 10 days.
The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously approved a measure that would extend security to the immediate family members of U.S. Supreme Court justices and other officers of the court. The Supreme Court Police Parity Act was co-sponsored by Senator John Cornyn of Texas and Senator Chris Coons of Delaware.
An Austin woman has been jailed in Garland accused of stealing an ambulance, leading police on a chase, and then crashing.
The Dallas Police Department presented a draft on how to prevent violence at large gatherings to a city council committee Monday.
With Dr. Kent Scribner set to step down as Fort Worth ISD's Superintendent at the end of August, the search is on for his successor, and the district is asking for input from stakeholders.
The Opening Ceremony for the sold-out AT&T Byron Nelson tees off on Tuesday. For more than half a century, the Byron Nelson has supported the local nonprofit Momentous Institute, raising over $172.5 million to change the odds for children. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the tournament will continue this life-changing work, in part with the introduction of the Birdies for Mental Health fundraising initiative.
A sell out means the weekend of golf will make a huge difference in the lives of kids in North Texas. KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Dr. Jessica Gomez, Executive Director of Momentous Institute about the impact.
A new report looks into police racial profiling in Texas. The annual data analysis was released by Dr. Alex del Carmen of Tarleton State University and the A&M University System. It was done in accordance with provisions in the Sandra Bland Act.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Alex del Carmen from Tarleton State about the importance of the study and what's next.
Morning commuters in North Texas were jolted Monday by another spike in gasoline prices. Many local stations that were charging $3.99 per gallon for regular unleaded on Friday were up to $4.19 coming out of the weekend.
Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan said higher oil prices are a big reason behind the latest jump at the pump. And with Memorial Day three weeks away, he said we could be in for a "bumpy ride" when it comes to gas prices leading up to the first holiday weekend of the summer driving season.
Gas Buddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan gave his short-term outlook for gasoline and diesel prices as he spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
A man who works as a contract delivery driver has disappeared while making a trip from Houston to Dallas. Texas EquuSearch says Henry Schelsteder, 69, left Houston about a week ago. He has not been seen or heard from since he was in Madisonville the evening of May 2.
The game was still going on when Suns point guard Chris Paul became incensed, demanding the security boot a fan a few rows behind the Phoenix bench. Video showed him clearly mouthing the words "...he put his hands on my mom."
A strong upper level ridge of high pressure will continue to dominate our weather across north Texas for the next 7 days. We typically see this type of weather pattern in July and August. We can thank the humidity over the next several days, keeping us from shattering record high temperatures, but we'll come very close each day.
A pop-up event at The Shops of Clearfork in Fort Worth is raising money for female-owned businesses in Ukraine. Shops at Clearfork is working with the organization, Support HerStory for the project, called "Mamas Supporting Mamas".
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Catholic parishioners are being urged to be extra vigilant this weekend, amid warnings that activists may be organizing to disrupt Mass.
A grand jury has indicted two Dallas police officers accused of assaulting protesters during a Black Lives Matter march in the summer of 2020.
The Fort Worth Zoo is one of only six US attractions, and the only institution in Texas, to win one of this year’s THEA Awards for Outstanding Entertainment.
Elections for local races and two constitutional amendments will be held this Saturday. All voters in Texas will have two propositions on the ballot. Many cities have local issues and races as well.
Investigators say they’ve busted an operation in Celina that's been funneling tens of thousands of fake prescription pills across North Texas.
While the freeze on federal student loan repayments is still in place through Sept. 30, 2022, there’s no guarantee that the government will once again take action to extend it. So, many borrowers are bracing themselves to make tough adjustments to resume paying down their debt.
U.S. News asked respondents of a recent survey if they are ready to start repaying their student loans again if they resume in September...they found some concerning trends. Almost four in 10 said they couldn't afford their student loan payments.
Beverly Harzog from US News and World Report talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the survey.
For the twelfth straight month, US employers added at least 400,000 jobs. The unemployment rates stayed steady at 3.6%, as 428,000 jobs were added in April.
KRLD's John Liddle broke down the numbers with Mark Hamrick from bankrate.com.
The Tarrant Area Food Bank is hosting a mobile pantry Friday outside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. The food bank has been holding mobile markets since the pandemic started; today, the pantry will include meal kits for families to celebrate Mothers Day.
It's gonna feel more like July and August across north Texas starting tomorrow. A large area of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will dominate our weather.
Governor Greg Abbott (Rep.) is calling on the Supreme Court to release its official opinion on the abortion decision. Meanwhile, Democratic candidate for Governor Beto O’Rourke was in Austin on Thursday talking about reproductive rights in Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told a radio show host that he would like to bring back a 1975 state law that withheld monies from Texas School districts that admit children not in this country legally but who were brought over by their parents.
Flights, tours, car rentals, and hotel bookings are way up from last year. If you’re thinking of bringing Fido with you on a flight or road trip, Dr. José Arce, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) President, has some tips to help keep your pet safe.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Arce about best practices for travel, including:
• How to prep your pet for a road trip • Ways your keep your pet calm and happy in the car or truck • How to find a vet when on the road • What you need to know before flying with your pet • What to pack for emergency travel
Dr. Arce also shared some other great pet tips during National Pet Week.
Three Texas Supreme Court justices took questions from the public this week at an event in Fort Worth. Justices Rebeca Huddle, Debra Lehrmann and Evan Young attended the roundtable at the Fort Worth Club.
The first Thursday of May is set aside every year as the day to take a close look at your cyber-security. This is World Password Day.
Cyber experts say it's a good time to remind you about using strong passwords. Or to stop you from using the same ones all the time.
Michael Garfield, the High Tech Texan joined us on the KRLD Afternoon News.
The legend of Nolan Ryan is finally a feature-length documentary. The story of baseball's all-time strikeout leader is told in Facing Nolan. The film will debut in theaters across the country on May 24th, in a one-night-only event.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Nolan's son, Reid Ryan, about the film.
Dallas Police say a bystander was injured in a shooting in the city's Design District Thursday morning. Police were called to an apartment complex at 120 Turtle Creek Boulevard about 1:30 a.m.
North Texas health experts are keeping an eye on a recent increase in coronavirus activity.
Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Pres./CEO Stephen Love said while there is a recent uptick in cases, the numbers remain very low in comparison to the worst stages of the pandemic. As of Wednesday, 155 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized in Trauma Service Area E. Love said the number of children hospitalized with the virus is in single digits.
On Thursday, the World Health Organization announced its estimate that more than 15-million deaths worldwide can be linked directly or indirectly to COVID. Love had reaction to that news as he spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer..
I'm tracking a cold front this morning that's about 100 miles away from DFW. As this front glides through the area by late morning and early afternoon, widespread showers and thunderstorm activity will break out across parts of north Texas. T
A new study from the Trust for Public Land ranks the park systems in the 100 biggest cities in the country. Most Texas cities were in the middle or at the bottom of the list, but there was one that ranked in the national top 20. Plano was number 15 in the TPL's ParkScore Index
The murder trial of the former Fort Worth police officer charged with the deadly shooting of Atatiana Jefferson will not be moved out of Tarrant County, a district court judge ruled Wednesday.
According to AAA, the nationwide average for a gallon of diesel is now $5.43 (as of May 4). It was $3.09 at this time last year. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Rand Taylor, CEO and Cofounder of Industrial Sustainability Group about what the price of diesel means...not only for truck drivers, but also consumers in general.
A grassroots organization down in Austin managed to get marijuana decriminalization on the ballot and now it looks like the same thing could be happening in Denton.
First-time nominees Carly Simon, Dolly Parton, Duran Duran, Eminem and Lionel Richie are going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
The 2022 inductees announced Wednesday also include Pat Benatar, Eurythmics, Judas Priest and Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
This year's Rock Hall induction ceremony is set for Nov. 5 in Los Angeles. It will air at a later date on HBO and HBO Max.
Jay Cresswell, program director of Audacy's 98.7 KLUV in Dallas-Fort Worth, joined KRLD's Chris Sommer with his thoughts on those who got in - and who did not.
If Roe V Wade is overturned, Texas' trigger law would ban abortion after a month. That doesn't sit well with the vast majority of Texas voters.
A Mansfield family is crying tears of joy after reuniting with its beloved pet cockatiel.
Months after receiving a $5 million gift for a new football stadium, Texas Wesleyan University is about to begin construction.
Planned Parenthood's political action committee in Texas says it is working to send a message that its services have not changed as a result of the Supreme Court's draft ruling obtained by Politico. Planned Parenthood Texas Votes says demonstrations will continue, and the organization is urging people protesting now to ensure they are registered to vote.
Relays have started around the country, and at the end of the month they'll end up in Dallas for Carry the Load. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Stephen Holley, former Navy SEAL and co-founder of Carry The Load, and Mark Elliott, retired US Army Colonel and Global Head of Military and Veteran Affairs at JPMorgan Chase about the origins of the event, and how listeners can be involved.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is encouraging Veterans to take care of their mental health by highlighting available resources and sharing stories from other Veterans.
As part of VA’s Mental Health Month awareness and education efforts, the VA’s "Veterans Know" campaign hopes to get Veterans on a better path.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Christopher Loftis, National Director of the VA/DOD Mental Health Collaboration.
In the last three years, wildfires across the country have caused more than 100 civilian fatalities and $40 billion in direct property losses. Saturday, May 7th is Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and research shows risks can be reduced when residents take just a little time to prepare.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Michele Steinberg, Wildfire Division Director at the National Fire Protection Association.
As the U.S. Supreme Court investigates the leaked Roe v. Wade draft opinion obtained by Politico, various theories are being tossed around.
Univ. of Houston Prof. Brandon Rottinghaus said it is possible this was a case of "court-shaming," although he added members of the Supreme Court are very reluctant to change their minds on a ruling and that the justices are usually insulated from public opinion.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned, Rottinghaus talked about the chances of federal legislation being passed to restore abortion rights, and about the impact of the abortion issue on the Texas governor's race as he spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
When U.S. Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg testified before the Senate Commerce Committee Tuesday, he faced tough questioning over high gasoline prices, as the national average for regular unleaded remains well above $4 per gallon.
According to AAA, the national average was $4.20 as of Tuesday. Buttigieg said legislation to establish a federal gas tax holiday is an option on the table. Supporters say a suspension of the 18-cent-per-gallon federal tax would give drivers temporary relief from the current near-record prices. Critics contend suspending the tax would do little to lower fuel demand.
CBS News Correspondent Scott McFarlane covered Tuesday's hearing. He joined Mike Rogers and Susy Solis with an update on the KRLD Morning News.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms will break out this afternoon through the evening, just west and north of DFW. All forms of severe weather are possible.
The city of Dallas is telling KRLD that the coyote believed to be responsible for the attack on a 2 year old Monday morning has been located in an isolated area.
The City of Mesquite has approved new regulations on homes used as short term rentals. The regulations are designed to prevent large, disruptive parties at homes rented through services like AirBnB or Vrbo.
With violent crime on the rise in the United States, a new PSA campaign has been rolled out to improve community and police relations with the younger generations.
This national campaign features the iconic McGruff the Crime Dog. Paul DelPonte, Executive Director of the National Crime Prevention Council, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the mission behind McGruff.
The Dallas Stars start their postseason run Tuesday night with Game 1 against the Calgary Flames. Later this week, the Stars will participate in their first home playoff games since before the pandemic. KRLD's John Liddle reflected on the season, and high hopes for the playoffs, with Stars president and CEO Brad Alberts.
On Monday, we told you about a new clause Southlake added to its teachers' contracts that bans them from speaking out against the district. Now, concerned teachers are speaking out.
We're waking up to temperatures near 70ﾟ, extensive cloud cover, a lot of wind, and muggy air! Nothing is showing up on radar and I'm not expecting anything until late tonight and early tomorrow morning across north Texas.
Today could be the day that the retired flight attendant suing American Airlines takes the witness stand.
Max Glauben, who endured things most of us can't imagine, has passed away at the age of 94.
A verdict has been reached in the retrial of accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir. After minutes of confusion, the jury reached a guilty verdict.
Family members of Lu Thi Harris and Doris Gleason speak to reporters after a jury found accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir guilty of murder in the death of Harris.
A Bedford city councilwoman stepped out of line - and now, she's stepped down from the council.
Southern Methodist University has received a giant donation from a Dallas CEO who hopes to spur on new entrepreneurs.
Children’s Health is celebrating its annual Cape Day, Thursday, April 28 - on National Superhero Day.
During Cape Day, the Red Balloon league honors patient superheroes at Children’s Health who fight courageously against illness and injury every day.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Brent Christopher from Children’s Medical Center Foundation about the reason behind the Cape Day celebration.
Image courtesy of Children's Medical Center
Now that one American is back home in Texas, what about the other Americans still being held in Russia? The KRLD Morning News talked with CBS Military Consult Jeff McCausland about any ongoing diplomacy.
You know those daily steals and deals pushed on TV shows - Well, there's about to be an actual store where you can go to check out those deals and it's opening right here in North Texas.
The African American Museum, Dallas is presenting the “An Evening with the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston” this Saturday (April 30) at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters. The event benefits the Museum’s youth programs.
The famed orchestra is one of the nation’s oldest contemporary majority African-American community orchestras. Its mission is to showcase Black artists and composers and set an example to the Black community that orchestras can include people that look like them.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Anne Lundy, the founder and conductor of the orchestra.
(Image courtesy of Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston)
Las Colinas will be buzzing with triathletes this weekend (April 28-May 1), as more than 2,000 are scheduled to compete in the 2022 USA Triathlon Multisport National Championships Festival.
The new Multisport National Championships Festival encompasses six of USA Triathlon’s National Championship events, bringing to Irving the nation’s best run-bike-run, swim-run, swim-bike and swim-bike-run athletes as they compete for national titles during the four-day event.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Stephen Meyers of USA Triathlon about the festival.
As part of the ninth annual Sound The Alarm initiative, the American Red Cross is going to homes coast to coast and is giving away smoke detectors and installing them for free.
On Ask the Expert, Liz Petty with the North Texas Poison Center joined the KRLD zoom room. She says this is the time of year calls go up due to bad interactions with plants, garden chemicals and critters.
Morning clouds afternoon sunshine will be the weather story on Friday and Saturday, with highs in the mid eighties. South winds will gust to 35 mph on Friday. There's also a slight chance for a shower or thunderstorm early Saturday morning, as a weak cold front briefly heads south of the area.
The City of Fort Worth is launching a pilot program aimed at commercial revitalization.
Three cities in Dallas County are celebrating the completion of an infrastructure project. Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and Duncanville worked together to rebuild the area around the intersection of Duncanville Road and Wintergreen Road.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
The governor of Nuevo Leon, Mexico, a state in northern Mexico which contains the City of Monterrey, is visiting Dallas this week. Last month, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson stopped in Monterrey as part of his first international trip as mayor.
On Tuesday, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker announced her city will be the world's first municipal government to mine Bitcoin.
While cryptocurrency continues to grow in popularity, some are confused by the terms associated with it. Michael Sherrod is the William M. Dickey entrepreneur-in-residence at TCU's Neeley School.
He explained the concept of Bitcoin mining - and how it can be beneficial to Fort Worth - as he spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer..
Scammers are trying to take advantage of people struggling to keep up with the rising energy costs.....Here's KRLD's Susan Darwin.
Like it or not, we all have healing to do. Our past impacts our future. We can try to stuff our past and get over it. Or we can confront it, learn from it, heal and be free.
In Dr. John Delony's new book: Own Your Past Change Your Future, he explores the importance of healing, and steps to making your future everything it can be.
Delony’s clear, five-step plan to being well includes:
Grieving and healing from past hurt
Defining what trauma really is and how to identify it
Making friends as an adult—it’s not easy, but it’s necessary
Changing your thoughts—it is possible
Taking control of your actions
John has a book signing Wednesday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at Barnes and Noble Prestonwood Town Center. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Delony ahead of the signing about the book.
Image courtesy of the Ramsey Network
On Wednesday, the University of Wisconsin's Population Health Institute (UWPHI) released its 12th annual rankings of the health of nearly every county in the U.S.
The UWPHI said local leaders from public health and health care, business, education, and government can use the information to improve health and well-being in their communities.
Researchers looked at nearly 250 of the 254 counties in Texas, and Collin County ranked as the state's healthiest, while Denton County came in just behind at No. 2.
KRLD's Chris Sommer took a deeper look at the new national report as he spoke with UWPHI Research and Analytic Scientist Nicholas Schmuhl.
Saturday, April 30, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Overdoses are not merely statistics. They represent real people – children, parents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and neighbors. Nearly 80 percent of overdose deaths are caused by opioids, including prescription opioids.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Lifestyle Influencer Dani Schafer and Former Congresswoman Mary Bono about Reverse the Silence, a campaign to help raise awareness about this ever-growing problem.
With the primary runoff elections on the horizon in Texas (coming up May 24), KRLD's John Liddle talked with AARP Texas State Director, Tina Tran.
They discussed key voting changes, voting deadlines, how to find your polling place, what ID may be necessary to vote, and more.
As we know, a south winds is a warming winds. This being said, afternoon highs will warm through the rest of the week. After morning lows in the low sixties tomorrow morning, afternoon highs will warm into the low eighties.
The attorneys general of Texas and Missouri are arguing their cases to reinstate the "remain in Mexico" policy. The policy, adopted by the Trump Administration in 2018, required people seeking asylum to stay in Mexico until their hearing.
The AT&T Byron Nelson will be held at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney next month, opening to full capacity for the first time since the pandemic started. The last time the Byron Nelson was at full capacity was the tournament's last year at Trinity Forest Golf Club in Dallas in 2019.
To raise his employees’ spirits, last year Juan Gomez came up with the ultimate team-building adventure: bicycling 800 miles from his house in Dallas to his childhood home in El Paso. His entire team accepted the challenge and decided to use it as an opportunity to raise money for Children’s Health.
They raised $9,500.
This year, his quest, deemed the "Great TX Ride" will head south to Corpus Christi.
Also this week, Juan and his team will join Children’s Health in celebrating Cape Day, presented by Bank of Texas, on April 28 to honor patient superheroes who fight courageously against illness and injury every day.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Juan about last year's ride - and plans for an encore this year.
Afternoon highs today will reach the mid seventies, upper seventies for tomorrow as a south wind returns.
Starting today, you can leave your ideas for the lengthy trail soon to connect downtown fort worth and downtown dallas.
The Better Business Bureau of North Central Texas is warning you about an online retailer that's supposedly based in the DFW area.
The BBB has fielded complaints about Texas Gunshop from customers in 12 states.
Melissa Lucio, the only Hispanic woman on Texas Death row, has been granted a stay of execution.
To mark "National Crime Victims' Rights Week", Tarrant County has laid wreaths at each of its criminal courthouses in honor of the victims. National Crime Victims' Rights Week was first launched in 1981; this year's theme is "Rights, access, equity, for all victims".
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
Even though there are still fewer cars on the road, thanks to remote work, the roads are more dangerous to drive, because road rage incidents keep increasing.
The Denton County Transportation Authority has started a series of meetings to take comments on proposed changes to the system's schedule and fare structure. Meetings started Monday morning and will continue through the 11th of May.
General Motors says it will be offering an electrified Corvette as early as next year as it continues to strengthen its foothold in the electric vehicle market.
GM President Mark Reuss said in a statement on LinkedIn on Monday that the automaker will also offer a fully electric, Ultium-based Corvette in the future. More details on the vehicles are expected to be provided at a later date.
Interest in electric vehicles is increasing among consumers as demand for an electric Corvette has been building among the sports car's fan base.
Longtime automotive insider Jerry Reynolds, the Car Pro, said he expects the electric 'Vette to be superfast - and carry a super price tag. Reynolds spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
Radar trends continue to show this area of rain slowly moving south and east of Dallas and Fort Worth through the morning. The sky will slowly decrease in cloud cover through the day.
We're starting off in the upper fifties this morning, but we'll only warm into the upper sixties by this afternoon, with the north wind gusting the 30mph. It will be a cool and breezy day today.
After a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for North Texas expired Sunday evening, moderate to heavy rain was expected to linger in the area for several hours.
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for parts of North Texas until 6 p.m. Sunday. The area covered by the watch is immediately north and west of Dallas and Fort Worth.
There is great news from Dallas County as their COVID-19 threat level has been dropped to green - the lowest of the four-tier color system started at the beginning of the pandemic.
A now-retired flight attendant's lawsuit against American Airlines goes to trial Monday.
Kimberly Goesling is suing the Fort Worth-based airline for hiring celebrity chef Mark Sargeant, who allegedly sexually assaulted her during a business trip to Germany in 2018.
American had hired Sargeant to develop a special in-flight menu.
Marking Earth Day, the EarthX conference has returned to Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. The conference had been canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic.
The Weatherford College pitcher who leveled a North Central Texas College player who had just hit a home run off of him has been kicked off the team.
Hutchins Police say a report of a robbery led to a chase Thursday which ended with the discovery of a woman's body inside the car. Police were called to the Motel 6 near I-45 and Dowdy Ferry about 11 a.m. Thursday.
Once again we're starting off with low clouds, temperatures near 70ﾟ and breezy conditions across north Texas. Sunshine will show its face by late morning into the early afternoon with highs in the mid eighties. South winds will gust as high as 35mph.
We'll have to wait until the 2nd half of Sunday into the 1st half of Monday for the widespread rain to arrive in the Metroplex... as a slow moving cold front drifts through the area. As of now, I'm not looking for anything to severe, but 1 or 2 storms could become strong with some small hail and gusty wind.
78 year old Carl Buntion gunned down Houston police officer James Irby during a traffic stop in 1990. He was a passenger in a car Irby pulled over and shot the motorcycle officer once in the head and twice in the back. On Thursday night, Buntion was given a lethal injection.
The Grand Prairie ISD has reported a substitute teacher to police for inappropriate behavior last month, according to a statement.
A rare earth magnet factory is coming to Fort Worth - and it will attract hundreds of new jobs.
The George W. Bush Presidential Center hosted its annual "Forum on Leadership" Thursday. Panels included the future of the economy, global health and the role of the United States in international politics.
The North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference has handed out punishments from yesterday's melee that started when a pitcher leveled a hitter as he was finishing his home run trot.
Now that the worst of the pandemic seems to have eased off some, there are more companies that are telling their workers they need to get back to what they consider normal. That's back at the office. They're starting with a hybrid model, but some are moving toward the old ways, 5 days a week for 8 hours a day.
While workers might not like it... a new study in Fortune finds a lot of bosses are staying at home themselves or working remotely. So, they might not be willing to go back in the future.
KRLD's David Rancken talks to Mohammad Anwar who is a workplace culture expert.
Fort Worth ISD is starting to plan for campus changes as a result of the bond approved by voters last year. In November, voters approved a $1.2 billion bond.
On Thursday, the American Lung Association released its annual "State of the Air" report, which provides county-level rankings and grades regarding local air quality to provide insight on protecting communities and finding ways to reduce air pollution.
In the latest report, Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton Counties all received grades of "F," with ozone pollution noted as a major issue in North Texas. Overall, the city of Dallas ranked as the 16th most-polluted city in the U.S. Among Texas cities, only Houston - which is eighth - came in worse.
American Lung Association Senior Director for Advocacy JoAnna Strother discussed the latest air quality findings for Texas with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
We'll be dealing with these low clouds every morning through the weekend with afternoon sunshine through Saturday. Morning lows will be near 70ﾟ and afternoon highs will warm into the mid to upper eighties... with a ton of wind.
78-year-old Carl Buntion gunned down Houston police officer James Irby during a June traffic stop in 1990. Court records show the car Buntion was a passenger in a car that had heroin and he shot the 37-year-old motorcycle officer as he spoke to the driver and again twice after he collapsed to the ground. Buntion, who was 46 at the time already had a lengthy criminal history and was out on parole for sexual assault of a child. Irby had been on the force for 18 years.
Protecting yourself against mosquito bites this year might be more important than ever.
Starting this weekend, teens visiting The Parks Mall at Arlington will need to be accompanied by an adult during certain hours.
Former Washington quarterback Mark Rypien used to sling footballs in Irving at Texas Stadium while playing against the Dallas Cowboys. Over the weekend, he'll hope to avoid slinging his clubs as he serves as one of 50 celebs playing in the ClubCorp Classic in Las Colinas (just a few miles away from the former stadium site).
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Rypien about the inaugural ClubCorp Classic - and his memories of playing the Cowboys in their '90s heyday.
Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson is asking that Christopher Plumlee resign as CEO of Catholic Charities of Fort Worth, saying that he has lost confidence in his ability to run the diocese's service arm.
Texas has the second highest number of trafficking victims in the country, with an estimated 313,000 victims across the state.
The Dallas non-profit 'New Friends New Life' is working to help those victims.
CEO Bianca Davis says traffickers are master manipulators, who entice young girls and she says they know who to target.
An art exhibit on display at Galleria Dallas is raising money for UNICEF's response in Ukraine. The exhibit features paintings by Volta Voloshin-Smith, an artist living in Addison who was born in the former Soviet Union; her parents are Ukrainian and Moldovan.
April is National Volunteer Month, and this year National Volunteer Week is April 17 through April 23. In recognition, DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is asking people to consider serving veterans in their community. According to Harvard University research, roughly 40% of post-9/11 veterans have some form of disability. There are many ways you can help, like driving veterans to appointments or doing simple house or yard work. KRLD's John Liddle talked with John Kleindienst, U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and DAV National Voluntary Services Director, about how you can help.
From flashlights to fire extinguishers to first-aid kits, this is the weekend to stock up on emergency supplies.
The year's first Texas Tax-Free Weekend begins Sat., April 23 at 12:01 a.m. and runs through midnight on Mon., April 25. Consumers can save the state and local sales tax on certain emergency preparation items.
Governor Greg Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey have announced the formation of a task force that will "disrupt and dismantle transnational criminal organizations." A total of 26 governors, all Republicans, have signed on to participate in the "Border Strike Force."
We'll be shaking hands with low clouds, patchy drizzle, a lot of wind and humidity during the morning hours through the weekend, with peaks of afternoon sun. Morning lows will be near 70. Afternoon highs will warm into the middle eighties. South winds will gust as high as 30MPH through the period. It's a pretty simple forecast.
The Fort Worth Police Department has made its pitch to the city council for millions of dollars of new equipment and technology to help fight crime and increase transparency.
The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation has now raised 75% of its goal to build a deck park over Interstate 35E near the Dallas Zoo. The park would cover an area of 35E currently being rebuilt in Oak Cliff.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
A federal judge's ruling striking down the mask mandate on public transportation has drawn a mixed reaction.
According to the 3M 2022 State of Science Index, Americans are more appreciative and trusting of science, because of the pandemic. It’s also made them more likely to stand-up for science: In fact, 73% defend science if someone questions it. And while Americans believe misinformation (particularly on social media) is a threat to scientific credibility, they also believe social impact is the next big opportunity for science.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Jayshree Seth, corporate scientist and chief science advocate at 3M about the survey.
According to The New York Times, battles between divorced parents over whether to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19 will soon expand with the imminent approval of vaccines for children under 5. A seemingly small issue can potentially turn into a large one depending on how dug in the co-parents are. Dallas family law attorney Jennifer Hargrave talked with KRLD's John Liddle to give some insight on what she sees - and advice to resolve vaccination disputes with minimal conflict and cost.
It’s no surprise that distracted driving is dangerous and far too commonplace on our roads. According to the NHTSA, at any given moment during daylight hours, more than 350,000 drivers are actively holding a cell phone to their ear while driving. But it's not just cell phone use that concerns experts. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Pam Fischer, with the Governors Highway Safety Administration and Tricia Morrow, Global Vehicle Safety Strategy Manager at General Motors.
A federal judge in Florida has ended the CDC's order requiring people on airplanes and public transportation to wear masks. US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizellesaid the mandate exceeded CDC's authority.
In North Texas, agencies announced they were ending mask requirements as a result.
It may seem like a small thing. A patient goes in for surgery, and a nurse - rather than a physician anesthesiologist - administers the anesthesia for the procedure.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) says a renewed proposal from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) would replace physician anesthesiologists with nurses, and the group believes that change would lower standards of care and endanger the lives of the nation's veterans
We've got some weather changes heading our way in your 7-day forecast. The first event will occur this evening through the overnight. The 2nd one will occur late this weekend and into early next week. Rain! And we may get a bunch of it, especially later this weekend through Monday.
On Monday, the US Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal of the shooter in the murder-for-hire death of Uptown Dallas Dentist, Doctor Kendra Hatcher.
Collin County commissioners heard from concerned citizens Monday, about a controversial bypass for Highway 380.
The six finalists to become the next Irving police chief will meet for an open house Monday evening. Chief Jeff Spivey retired in February.
They're trimming the fat at DPS and not everyone is happy about it. KRLD's Susan Darwin explains.
Featuring wines from around the world, champagnes, craft brews, locally distilled spirits, and tastes and small plates from celebrated Dallas chefs and restaurants, the DSO Wine & Food Festival is back for its second year in August 25-27, 2022.
Festival events include unique culinary experiences in the Meyerson and throughout the city as well as tastings and toasts perfect for late summer mingling.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Celia Barshop, director of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center about the event.
Renters are still moving to the Dallas area in droves. In fact for every renter that moved away in 2021, 2.4 people moved in. Why? Well...a combination of factors. But it seems DFW attracts a lot of different types of renters.
We have a large urban area with social excitement that attracts the youngest renters. And for slightly older renters, who have been priced out of the home buying market, they are moving to the more affordable DFW suburbs that feature larger floor plans.
Yardi Matrix has done a lot of research on the subject.
In fact, they found Irving and Lewisville were the nation’s top cities at luring in renters in 2021, as a percentage of population.
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with Doug Ressler, Manager of Business Intelligence at Yardi Matrix.
We're waking up to temperatures near 50ﾟthis morning. We also have a nice and cool north wind ushering in low humidity and cooler air. Temperatures will be seasonal today and tomorrow, with afternoon highs in the mid to upper seventies! April 18, 2022 Weather Forcast.
April is Minority Cancer Awareness Month - and 54-year-old Fort Worth cancer survivor Janice Robbins shared her story with KRLD's John Liddle.
A few years ago, Janice learned she had cancer. It was her husband who suggested she take an at-home test for colorectal cancer, after she showed symptoms that something was off. It would be a suggestion that saved her life.
Now cancer free, Janice hopes to reach others with the message that testing can save lives.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines is resuming alcohol sales Monday for the first time in more than two years. American joined other carriers in suspending alcohol sales in March of 2020 to limit contact between passengers and staff during the pandemic; the suspension of alcohol sales was extended after a spike in unruly passengers.
Both the Cowboys and the attorney for cornerback Kelvin Joseph have released statements concerning a fatal shooting during a bar fight last month.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed an agreement with the Governor of Tamaulipas, Mexico for that state to step up its border security efforts.
After almost two decades, North Richland Hills Police solve the shooting of one of its officers.
Artists with the Plano Art Association and Richardson Civic Art Society will host a fundraiser Saturday to raise money for people in Ukraine. The event, called "Sunflowers for Ukraine," will run Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia
Governor Greg Abbot plans to announce a border security agreement with a fourth state in Mexico Friday afternoon. This week, he has signed measures with the governors of Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Nuevo Leon; Friday, he will sign an agreement with the governor of Tamaulipas.
After two years of remote and hybrid working, most Americans are eager to return to the office. However, everyone’s expectations of cleanliness have changed forever, and offices can be a major source of germs – not just COVID-19, but many other viruses and bacteria.
Leading hygiene expert Dr. Lisa Ackerley, Director, Medical and Scientific Engagement, Hygiene, at Reckitt’s Lysol Pro Solutions, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about how and why businesses can better protect their employees and clients, and what should be included in a comprehensive office hygiene program.
Governor Greg Abbott has signed agreements with the governors of three states in Mexico to stop enhanced commercial vehicle screenings at the border. Abbott held events with the governors of Chihuahua, Coahuila and Nuevo Leon earlier this week; he plans a fourth with the governor of Tamaulipas Friday afternoon in Weslaco.
As people worldwide hope for peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, many have made efforts to provide aid to vulnerable families and children in Ukraine, Poland, and the surrounding areas.
Bishop Bohdan Danylo, who leads the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat based in Parma, Ohio, is the first U.S. bishop to travel to the Ukrainian border following the Russian invasion. His visit to the region from March 25 to April 1 was to share donations that had been collected and meet with clergy and volunteers in the area who distribute food and medicine.
KRLD's John Liddle had the pleasure to speak with Bishop Danylo about what he experienced.
The latest Gift Card Scams report from the AARP Fraud Watch Network reveals that slightly more than one in three U.S. adults say they or someone they know have been targeted by scams seeking payment by gift card.
Kathy Stokes, Director of Fraud Prevention Programs, AARP Fraud Watch Network talked with KRLD's John Liddle about gift cards, scammers, and ways to avoid being taken advantage of.
Dallas police want to speak to Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph to see what he knows about a fatal shooting in Lower Greenville last month.
Capital murder indictments have been handed-up against a mother, her son, and another man for the January death of a teenager.
We are getting our first look at what the new Fair Park, "Community Park" will look like.
Galleria Dallas sold bouquets of sunflowers Thursday to raise money for UNICEF's mission in Ukraine. The sunflower is the national flower of Ukraine.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia.
Federal funding for testing is drying up and testing sites could be shutting down. That would make getting a PCR test more difficult. It would also mean we won't know which variants are circulating.
Governor Greg Abbott says a second bus of migrants apprehended in South Texas arrived in Washington D.C. Thursday morning. While the migrants were taken into custody for crossing illegally, economists say the state should also consider their role in the workforce.
According to the U.S. Census, immigrants account for 23% of the Texas workforce. Ray Perryman, an economist in Waco and Nobel Prize nominee, says 10% of the state's workforce is undocumented.
For the second time in 24 hours, a bus filled with asylum seekers who crossed the southern border arrived in Washington, D.C., early Thursday.
Under the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, the bus dropped the migrant passengers off near the U.S. Capitol. A similar scenario unfolded in the nation's capital on Wednesday.
The governor said transporting the passengers to Washington, D.C., is intended to send a message to the Biden administration on federal immigration policy.
Critics of the plan have claimed busing the migrants is unconstitutional, and some question whether some of the asylum seekers understand they have a choice in participating.
Dallas immigration attorney Eric Cedillo talked about the issue Thursday on the KRLD Morning News.
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tarrant County wants to focus on getting back to normal.
Title 42 is a policy that was enacted by the Trump Administration, then continued by the Biden Administration. It was put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by keeping migrants from entering the country during the pandemic. Removing Title 42 however is not that simple, according to several experts.
On Ask the Expert, Tony Payan is the Director for the Center for US and Mexico with Rice University joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the matter at the border.
Nineteen years after a North Richland Hills police officer was shot in the line of duty, a suspect is named.
However, he will never be brought to justice.
PGA Tour Champions will come to Las Colinas Country Club in Irving later this month for the first ClubCorp Classic. ClubCorp Classic will pair golfers on the senior tour with celebrities.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott says the Department of Public Safety will go back to its random inspections of commercial vehicles crossing the border into Texas from Mexico. He had ordered the stepped-up inspections earlier this month as part of his effort to boost security at the border.
The Addison City Council has selected a developer for a $472 million project that will fill one of the largest areas of open land in the city. The development will coincide with the arrival of the DART Silver Line, expected to open in 2024.
A Central Texas woman was shocked to find one of the largest hailstones in Texas history lying in her front yard Tuesday night. That chunk of ice was 5 1/2 inches in diameter and resembled a head of cauliflower. Gina Brown of Salado tells KRLD's Chris Sommer she hurried home from Killeen to beat the storm late Tuesday afternoon.
Most Americans are looking at the COVID-19 crisis as not much of a crisis anymore. Only nine percent of the country says COVID is still a very serious situation.
A new study from Ipsos says three-quarters of Americans say it's turned into a "manageable problem. Around 16 percent say COVID is not a problem at all.
But public health experts say these attitudes could be a problem if we see another surge in cases.
On Ask The Expert, Dr. Joseph Chang, Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Hospital says we've already seen a new variant of COVID here in the Dallas- Fort Worth metroplex. He adds that of the few positive cases of COVID, the new variant has become the majority.
With the upcoming Easter holiday weekend, he is not overly concerned about seeing a spike in cases so as long as large gatherings are of people who are vaccinated. Young kids who are not however still pose to be the largest group of Americans most at risk of getting sick.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
Dallas Animal Services says there is no more space in their shelter, and they need people to foster and adopt medium and large dogs.
The shelter is currently caring for more than 375 dogs and expects to take in hundreds more this week.
As part of the Perot Museum of Science and Nature's 10th-anniversary celebration, former Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki joined kids in working at a STEM event Tuesday. Nowitzki and his wife, Jessica, are co-chairs of the museum's 10th anniversary.
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With North Texas falling behind on ozone emissions, grants are now available to shift fleets to electric. The North Central Texas Council of Governments says grants are now available to install charging stations. NCTCOG says nine counties are considered ozone nonattainment areas by standards set in 2015.
If your tax liability isn't exactly where you'd like it to be, it might not be too late to move some money around. If you decided to go with a high-deductible healthcare plan, you've likely got an option to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
KRLD's John Liddle broke down the option with John Larson, Vice President of benefits at Conduent.
For more info, head to MyBenefitWallet.com.
Texas law enforcement officers have a new tool to support their mental health. The launch of the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network promises to make a huge difference in the emotional health of law enforcement.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Jeff Spivey, Executive Director of the Caruth Police Institute (CPI) at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) about the need for the program, and the bold goals of the initiative, including a zero-suicide goal for 2023.
A&E’s “Deep Fried Dynasty” is all about the big personalities behind the mouth-watering food at the State Fair of Texas. One of those personalities is Christi Erpillo, chief frying officer at Fernie's Funnel Cakes.
While the show was being filmed during the 2021 State Fair of Texas, Christi and the Fernie's staff were experiencing their first fair without their matriarch, and business namesake, Fernie Winter.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Christi about the show, and preparations to come up with a new fried treat for this year's State Fair of Texas.
A shooting at the 36th Street subway station in Sunset Park left at least 10 people shot Tuesday morning, authorities said amid a manhunt for a suspect who fled in a construction vest and gas mask.
The Consumer Price Index, a key measure of U.S. inflation, rose at a rate of 8.5% in the past year, including an increase of 1.2% in just the last month. The latest CPI number is the highest since December 1981.
One big reason for the latest jump in inflation? The spike in gasoline prices. Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride said, "The war in Ukraine heavily influenced consumer prices in the month of March, nowhere more evident than the 18.3% monthly increase in gasoline prices. Gas prices alone accounted for more than half of the monthly increase in the CPI, and over the past year, gas prices are up 48%."
Nothing beats the joy of finding a beautifully decorated egg on Easter morning, enjoying a brunch board with loved ones, or snacking on a colorful sweet treat as winter weather becomes spring sunshine. At the center of it all is one thing – eggs.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Emily Metz, President and CEO of the American Egg Board, to preview the White House Easter Egg Roll 2022, and highlight the First Lady’s Commemorative Egg.
With grocery prices soaring, putting together that meal for Easter or Passover can be especially challenging this year.
Since 2007, Melissa Clark has written the popular "A Good Appetite" column for the "New York Times." Clark also has authored more than 40 cookbooks, and has called herself "the voice of the home cook."
Clark shared her tips on whittling down the cost of that holiday meal - and on saving on that supermarket trip - as she spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
When Pres. Joe Biden visits Iowa on Tuesday, he is expected to announce the suspension of a federal rule that prohibits the sale of higher ethanol-blend gasoline during the summer months.
What are the differences between "regular unleaded" gasoline and E15? KRLD's Chris Sommer talked with GasBuddy.com Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan
They didn't get far before Dallas police got right behind them and chased them until the pick-up crashed first into an SUV hauling a trailer and then into the school bus which was not carrying any kids.
Thanks to the Easter weekend, we get an extra 3 days until we're supposed to pay our income taxes to Uncle Sam. The deadline is coming up a week from today.
That means you have to file your 1040 by midnight next Monday night OR file for the extension.
And the extension does NOT mean you can delay paying your bill. You have to estimate what you MIGHT owe to the IRS.
There are a lot of questions that people still have when it comes to paying their taxes.
On today's Ask The Expert, Demrie Henry joined us from Greenlight Tax Group.
Earthx2022, is only a week away. The expo, promoting the desire to make the world cleaner, better and healthier for all future generations is coming to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas from April 20-24.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with EarthX founder, Trammell Crow, to get a preview of the world's largest environmental event.
In the past two months, Highland Park's Scottie Scheffler has gone from being a face in the crowd to the face of his sport.
On Sunday, Scheffler captured The Masters for his first major championship and fourth victory in his last six starts, solidifying his hold on the top spot in the World Golf Rankings.
If you haven't filed your 2021 federal income tax return, there is a bit of good news. Thanks to Washington, D.C.'s observance of Emancipation Day on April 15, you have one extra weekend to complete those taxes. This year's filing deadline is Mon., April 18.
CBS News Financial Analyst Jill Schlesinger shared her top tax tips, including filing methods, requesting an extension and making a last-minute IRA contribution, as she spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
The Texas Rangers open their home schedule Monday at Globe Life Field, starting their 50th anniversary season. The Rangers host the Colorado Rockies at 3:05 p.m.
The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences didn't delay with the punishment it could give to Will Smith for that slap.
Smith has been suspended from any Academy events and can't appear at the Oscars for the next decade. The move comes after a meeting Friday of the academy's board of governors to discuss a response to Smith's actions. The academy said in a statement called Smith's actions "unacceptable and harmful.'' Smith also resigned from the Academy, so this allowed the board of governors to move more quickly with the punishment that it could.
We get a reaction from movie reviewer Julie Fisk
Love Field is actively testing the effectiveness of two Security Control Observation Towers (SCOTs), that can serve as informational hubs and the first line of security.
The towers not only can direct travelers through the airport, and give simple announcements, but it can also tell whether or not a traveler is wearing a mask, and remind the guest of the federal mask mandate in airports.
Lauren Rounds, Love Field Communications Specialist, detailed the usefulness of the Security Control Observation Towers with KRLD's John Liddle.
A passenger flying from Dallas-Fort Worth Airport to Charlotte, North Carolina last July has been handed the largest fine in the Federal Aviation Administration's history for unruly behavior.
One in three children in Texas experience a mental health disorder in a given year – a number that continues to rise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children’s Health and Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute are combining to attack mental health issues early...starting a program to help pediatric patients obtain mental health services in the primary care setting.
Children's Medical Center Foundation president, Brent Christopher, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the important initiative.
The Texas Rangers open the 2022 Major League Baseball season Friday at Toronto. First pitch is scheduled at 6:07 p.m.
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Numbers for pedestrian deaths in the first six months of 2021 are up again. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association, we saw a 17% increase over the first six months of 2020.
And in Texas, the numbers are also up by 12%.
Pam Fischer, Senior Director of External Engagement at the Governors Highway Safety Association talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the problem.
While the Rangers start the season out of town, their Double-A affiliate, the Frisco RoughRiders, open the season at home Friday night against the Arkansas Travelers. KRLD's John Liddle talked with RoughRiders president and GM, Victor Rojas (also a former play-by-play voice for the Rangers) about the stacked roster and stadium improvements.
Former Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Rayfield Wright passed away Thursday at the age of 76. He was an anchor of the line for more than a decade, making five Super Bowl appearances and winning two. Wright was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Voice of the Cowboys, Brad Sham, joined KRLD's John Liddle to reflect on Wright's impact.
On January 27, 2020, the U.S. declared a public health emergency as COVID-19 started to emerge as a global threat. The declaration has been extended every 90 days since.
The two survivors of the crash in West Texas that killed seven members of the golf team at the University of the Southwest are making progress.
Most school districts are doing away with their mask mandates with COVID-19 cases waning.
Dickies Arena in Fort Worth is hosting first and second round NCAA Tournament games this weekend. The NCAA awarded the early rounds to Fort Worth in 2017 in anticipation of the arena opening in 2019.
While the world becomes increasingly populated with bad news, it’s no doubt that living through major world events has had a negative impact on our collective mental health. But while the prioritization of mental health and wellbeing has increased, the distinctions between mental health and mental illness have become blurred -- especially for children.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about this with Dr. Monica Barreto, a licensed psychologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children at Orlando Health. She has dedicated her career to providing psychological care for pediatric patients experiencing cognitive or behavioral problems.
The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer, diagnosed in patients under the age of 50 years, has been increasing. New data reveals that late-stage colon and rectal cancers are increasing dangerously among younger Americans, particularly people of color.
New guidelines from the American College of Gastroenterology recommend starting lifesaving colorectal cancer screening at age 45 for average-risk individuals.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. James Hobley, from Gastrointestinal Specialists in Shreveport about why gastroenterologists are recommending earlier screenings.
Inspired by the struggle of the people of Ukraine, St. Andrew United Methodist Church in Plano is holding a benefit concert on Monday night.
On Ask the Expert, Dr. Ben Neuman, a Virologist with Texas A&M joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He shares his opinion on whether the US can expect another spike in cases, while other parts of the world are currently experiencing some.
Texas Senator John Cornyn is pushing for the US to allow even more military aid to be transferred to Ukraine.
Leaders from more than 1,300 cities in Texas and across the country are meeting in Washington DC this week to discuss economic recovery from the pandemic and federal grants available from the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The National League of Cities Congressional City Conference ended Wednesday.
A ride-share company based in Dallas has continued growing since opening in 2018. Alto started in Dallas and has since expanded into Houston, Washington DC, Miami and Los Angeles.
Many U.S. businesses that struggled through the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic took advantage of funding available through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But there is another federal program that did not receive as much attention. It's called the Employee Retention Credit (ERC).
Small- and medium-sized businesses and non-profits still have a chance to reap the benefits from the ERC.
According to Forbes, the IRS estimated 70-80% of qualifying businesses and non-profits would apply for ERC funds, but the actual number has come in far lower. Billions of dollars remain on the table, with qualifying applicants eligible to receive up to $26,000 per employee, based on payroll taxes.
Jay Woods, founder & CEO of Omega Accounting Solutions, explained the ERC program and how businesses can take advantage, as he talked with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
Is a no-fly zone workable? On Ask the Expert, we spoke with Jasen Castillo at Texas A&M Albritton Center for Grand Strategy about the issue.
We're learning new information on an incident in Dallas last Friday, in which a toddler shot himself inside a condo unit on Munger Ave.
Following criticism from the Dallas police chief, mayor, DA, and even the governor, a judge has decided to raise a murder suspects bail, even after she lowered it.
A Richardson man will face nine felony charges for getting into a chase and gunfight with Dallas police on Saturday.
Tarrant County's new mental health jail diversion center has been open for a couple of months now, and leaders say operations have been going well so far.
A call about gunfire in a neighborhood in Hurst led to a stand-off Tuesday morning that ended with police shooting the suspect. Police were called about 2 a.m. for a welfare check and report of shots fired at a house in the 600 block of Willow Street, near Pipeline and Hurstview.
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Small changes like forgetfulness or struggling to remember the steps to complete a task are often brushed aside as ‘normal aging’ − but are they? As Baby Boomers continue to age, more Americans 60 and older are confronting their doctor with this issue.
The 2022 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures annual report reveals that Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) which can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease is misunderstood by many Americans – 82% say they know little or nothing about the condition. This year’s report reveals that, while it is important for people experiencing MCI symptoms to be seen by a doctor, there are some barriers to potential treatment and care.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Morgan Daven, VP of Health Systems for the Alzheimer’s Association about the findings.
Parkinson's Disease affects nearly one million Americans - and more than 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. As World Parkinson's Day approaches (April 11), KRLD's John Liddle talked with Susan Brown, a person living with Parkinson's Disease, as well as a caregiver for her father who also has Parkinson's. He was also joined by John Lehr, CEO of the non-profit Parkinson's Foundation.
Fort Worth District 2 City Councilmember Carlos Flores is attending the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference this week. KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Flores to talk about insights he's getting on the American Rescue Plan Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The concept of the "metaverse" is incredibly new. It's a term for the virtual worlds where people can attend events, play games or build relationships through their digital avatars.
Naturally, companies are trying to figure out how to make money from this new frontier. Some large companies like Molson Coors Beverage Co. or Gucci are diving into marketing strategies in the metaverse. But is that something the "mom and pop" store in North Texas needs to worry about yet?
For perspective, KRLD's John Liddle talked with marketing expert Adam Rizzieri, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer with Agency Partner Interactive.
A man remains in stable condition after a gunbattle with police in Mesquite last night.
A long legal battle in Flower Mound over gas well inspection fees comes to an amicable end.
An appeals court has finally ruled that the Fort Worth School board cannot be enjoined from issuing a mask mandate even if masks are no longer needed.
The Ukraine Consul General of Houston is painting a stark picture of the humanitarian crisis enveloping his country.
From smishing to sim swapping, government cyberattacks, and personal protection plans. There are growing concerns that what’s going on in Ukraine could spill over across the world, particularly when it comes to disrupting businesses, utilities, and other targets through cyber-attacks.
On Ask the Expert, Kim Komando from the Kim Komando Show joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss how to protect yourself and your business from future possible attacks.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
The pandemic has made the youth mental health crisis more urgent than ever. Many working parents are stuck in a tug of war between their work responsibilities and caring for their kids’ mental health.
A new study from On Our Sleeves found that children’s mental health has an impact on their parents’ work performance and, in turn, on companies’ success.
Marti Bledsoe Post, executive director of On Our Sleeves joined KRLD's John Liddle to talk about some of the findings, including:
-74% of working parents agree that a parent’s work can negatively be impacted by issues related to their child’s mental health.
-53% of working parents have missed work at least once per month to deal with their children’s mental health.
-54% of working parents interrupted their work to answer communications about their child’s mental health needs during business hours.
The reviews are in for the new A&E Series - Deep Fried Dynasty - and they are golden. Golden brown, that is. Some of the best concessionaires at the State Fair of Texas are featured on this new show.
KRLD's John Liddle caught up with Chef Cassy Jones, of Chef Cassy’s Creations.Out of this booth she sells her signature Deep Fried Collard Greens, in addition to Fried Alligator Eggs Nest and Honey Pecan Chicken Wings.
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is celebrating ten years since opening in 2022 with ten community events. With most kids in North Texas on spring break, the museum has launched a project called, "Perot in the Park".
The "Great Resignation" isn't going anywhere.
According to a new survey from Bankrate.com, more than half (51%) of U.S. adults who are either employed or looking for work, are at least somewhat likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months.
Rallies have been growing in North Texas in support of Ukraine. Sunday, several hundred Ukrainian Americans marched around Southlake Town Square, calling for NATO to implement a no-fly zone.
A journalist who had graduated from SMU has been killed in Ukraine. Brent Renaud, 50, was a documentary filmmaker.
A network of auto dealerships in North Texas has started flying five Ukrainian flags. Clay Cooley dealerships received the flags Friday morning.
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The French ambassador to the United States visited Dallas Friday to discuss how the two can strengthen trade and commercial contacts. Philippe Etienne spent Friday meeting with Mayor Eric Johnson at City Hall.
National K9 Veterans Day is on Sunday, March 13. It’s a day set aside to honor and respect military dogs that have spent their lives serving the country. But sadly, these dogs don’t all get the peaceful retirement they deserve.
There are more companies that have decided that they want their workers to start coming back to the office. It's showing up in a lot of tech firms, like Google, Facebook, and Amazon.
Since launching an enforcement effort along the border, Governor Greg Abbott says "Operation Lone Star" has led to 211,800 migrant apprehensions. The operation with local law enforcement, DPS and Texas National Guard was launched in March 2021.
A Texas family has each other, but little else after fleeing Ukraine.
Lindsey and David Murff had taught around the world, but to her, Ukraine was a truly special place, and Kyiv was a town she didn't want to leave.
Barbara Schwarz reports.
One home was demolished in a fire in East Dallas about a mile from White Rock Lake early Friday morning, authorities say.
Businesses that rely on the transport of goods are especially feeling the pinch of these high gas prices, and that's especially true for pizza restaurants.
It looks as though the Major League Baseball lockout is over. Players voted to accept MLB's latest labor deal which is expected to end the 99-day lockout. The deal is good news for Texas Rangers fans and the City of Arlington as we hear from Mayor Jim Ross.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa held a press conference on Thursday morning regarding a shooting incident that occurred during the high school basketball playoffs in San Antonio.
First responders from across North Texas are embarking on a four-day journey to honor firefighters who have lost their lives to cancer.
There are 32.5 million small businesses in the U.S., according to the Small Business Administration, but too many do not have a clearly-defined playbook for success.
Renée Elise Goldsberry is a music lifer, and her influence continues to explode. She, of course, is the original Tony Award-winning “Angelica Schuyler” from Broadway’s megahit Hamilton. But that was just the latest success in a long career in entertainment that has spanned every performance avenue imaginable. Renée is in town to perform at the Meyerson Symphony Center March 11-13. KRLD's John Liddle caught up with her ahead of the run.
Rapper Travis Scott has launched a project he says will support "real solutions that make all events the safest spaces they can possibly be." He announced Project HEAL on his Instagram page in response to the crowd rush at the Astroworld Festival in November
A man is locked up in Dallas -- because when he accidentally shot himself in the leg, his pistol was connected to a murder.
Jerry Reynolds, the Car Pro joined the KRLD Afternoon News. We asked him to share more about how some of the natural resources used to make those chips come directly from Russia and Ukraine.
To NATO nations witnessing the continued attack of Ukraine by Russia, the thought of invading a sovereign nation, for seemingly no reason, is unconscionable. But there must be a reason Vladimir Putin insists on continuing his "special military operation" in Ukraine.
Dr. Olga Velikanova is a history professor at the University of North Texas, teaching classes about the country from ancient times to Putin. Dr. Velikanova was born in the USSR and witnessed socialism and its collapse.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Velikanova to get a unique perspective on Putin's possible motivations, which may go back to the call-ups of the USSR, leading to Lost Empire Syndrome.
If you’ve found yourself worrying about quarantine weight gain, you’re not alone - and the advice you’re following to regain control of your health may be wrong!
A new book is out to help. Stephen Perrine, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Executive Editor for AARP the Magazine chatted with KRLD's John Liddle about his latest book, “The Whole Body Reset," and how it refutes the myths of a ‘slowing metabolism’ and ‘inevitable weight gain’ as you age.
The Dallas City Council has adopted a resolution which "condemns Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and stands with the Ukrainian people." The council approved the resolution unanimously Wednesday.
Many first-year college students are financially independent for the first time, and quickly find that balancing expenses on a limited income can get complicated. BestColleges.com teamed up with financial experts to expand on seven college budgeting tips that can set college students up for success.
KRLD's John Liddle talked through the tips with Jessica Bryant from BestColleges.
Among the thousands of Ukrainians living in Texas, no one is following the events back home more closely than Roman Talis.
Talis, CEO of Dallas-based Kruto Vodka, has two factories and about 300 employees in Ukraine.
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced the U.S. was joining Britain in banning the import of oil and gas from Russia, which continues its attack on Ukraine.
The development quickly drove more North Texas gasoline stations over $4 a gallon, with diesel prices in many spots topping $5.
But on Wednesday, oil prices pulled back from their 14-year highs. At mid-morning, West Texas Intermediate Crude was off more than $6 a barrel at $117, a decline of nearly 5% for the session.
Univ. of Houston Energy Economist Ed Hirs joined the KRLD Morning News to explain the intended purpose of the Russian oil and gas ban, and talk about potential additional fallout from it.
The rabbi held hostage along with three others in a Colleyville synagogue in January has a new gig. As reported by the Religion News Service, Charlie Cytron-Walker will become rabbi of Temple Emanuel, a Reform congregation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
President Joe Biden toured the Veterans Affairs Center in Fort Worth Tuesday and stopped at Tarrant County Resource Connection to see what services are available to service members and their families.
Crime is trending down in Dallas, but police are still concerned about certain high-crime apartments.
As President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. will ban all Russian oil imports, he also acknowledged it will bring costs to Americans, particularly at the gas pump. Biden declared in remarks at the White House that "We will not be part of subsidizing Putin's war."
How will the U.S. fill in the gap? Many American energy companies hope that the administration will increase production in the U.S.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Rey Trevino, Director of Operations at Pecos Country Energy, headquartered in North Texas, about what he thinks would happen if the Biden administration made it easier for American companies to increase oil production.
A jury found 49-year-old Guy Reffitt of Wylie guilty on all counts in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Reffitt was charged with transporting a rifle and a semi-automatic handgun to Washington, and carrying the latter onto Capitol grounds, obstruction of justice, illegally entering the Capitol complex, and obstructing Congress' certification of the 2020 election.
President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a ban on Russian energy imports to the U.S. Bruce Bullock, director of the Maguire Energy Institute at SMU, says the decision had been, "Simmering for about a week."
Any time something scary happens in the world, parents wonder,"How do I talk about it with my children?" The war in Ukraine is the latest issue that kids will have questions about.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Jessica Gomez from Momentous Institute to get recommendations on how to talk with your kids.
Since the start of the Russian invasion nearly two weeks ago, we have grown very familiar with the blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine.
That flag, which has become an international symbol of courage, is an extremely hot seller in North Texas.
Steve Symonds, owner/CEO of Symonds Flags and Poles in Irving, said he is seeing a very high demand for Ukrainian flags, which are currently outselling even Texas flags at his company. Symonds told KRLD News his team is working to finish a set of three 40' by 80' Ukraine flags for a local automobile dealer. He said many of his customers simply feel it is important to show solidarity with Ukrainians as they battle for control of their homeland.
Asked if there is any current demand for Russian flags, Symonds simply replied with a laugh, "No." The flag company owner spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
Two companies of US troops have deployed from Fort Hood, heading to Europe as part of the seven-thousand Americans military personnel being sent to support NATO forces during the Russian invasion of Ukraine
On Ask The Expert, Dr. Jessica Hanson-DeFusco joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is an assistant professor of global health policy at UT Dallas shares how Texas knows it's time to prepare for Ukrainians looking to resettle.
A wild road rage incident in Rockwall County could have ended up much worse than it did.
While in Dallas on Monday, former congressman Beto O'Rourke said he's being sued for defamation by Dallas billionaire Kelcy Warren. Warren is the CEO of Energy Transfer Partners.
A non-profit in North Texas is helping refugees trying to escape Ukraine. Mansfield-based Allies in Youth Development was launched in 2011 to work with orphans in Eastern Europe; since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the organization has expanded its mission to help families and seniors relocate to other countries.
President Joe Biden vowed in his first State of the Union address to continue to check Russian aggression in Ukraine, but he and other NATO allies have continued to show no interest in putting their own boots on the ground in Ukraine.
Meanwhile, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine has entered its 12th day, the world responds with increased pressure on Putin. Another day, more sanctions.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. John Ishiyama, Political Science Professor at the University of North Texas about how far sanctions will go, how much more will NATO nations get involved, the threat of nuclear actions by Russia, and China's possible involvement in the situation.
COVID-19 has not gone away - who knows if it ever will. And treatment options for COVID are a step in the right direction in helping to end the pandemic. But, COVID treatments like monoclonal antibodies, must be started within 10 days of the onset of symptoms, otherwise, the treatment is ineffective. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Juanita Mora from the American Lung Association.
Ukrainians who live in Texas say interest in their culture has grown since the Russian invasion, and similarities between them and native Texans have become more clear. The U.S. Census says 15,574 Ukrainian Americans live in Texas, including 5,223 in North Texas.
In response to the Russian military invasion of Ukraine, the latter country's Ministry of Health is urgently requesting supplies to aid Ukrainian residents whose health and safety are at risk. Humanitarian medical aid organization Direct Relief is coordinating with local public health agencies, health care providers, and medical supply companies to figure out exactly what is needed, collect essential supplies and medicine, and deliver the aid to Ukraine and the surrounding areas. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Thomas Tighe, president and CEO of Direct Relief.
As the battle between Russia and Ukraine nears a third week, the Ukrainians continue to appeal to the U.S. and the NATO allies for fighter jets and for a no-fly zone over Ukraine.
Both are considered non-starters by the Biden administration, despite appeals from Congressional leaders. The concern at the White House is that granting either or both of Ukraine's requests would be seen as a major provocation by Russian President Vladimir Putin, potentially leading to a much larger conflict.
When it comes to providing air support for Ukraine, the allies are looking at a possible workaround option. And, how does China fit into this equation?
KRLD's Chris Sommer got an update from Bloomberg Correspondent Daniel Flatley.
On Friday, the U.S. Labor Department announced non-farm payrolls added 678,000 jobs in February. In "normal" times, such a stellar report would have dominated the headlines. Instead, coverage of the good economic news quickly faded in the shadow of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Oil and gasoline prices are soaring. Inflation continues to spike. Global economic concerns are piling up by the day.
But as CBS News Financial Analyst Jill Schlesinger - Jill On Money - told KRLD's Chris Sommer, the news is not all doom and gloom
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been crisscrossing the country to hold media training sessions to highlight events that can lead to police officers using force. This week, ATF held training at Fort Worth Police headquarters.
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There's nothing like a little "wander-lust" to get you making plans for the summer. More Americans than ever say they want to travel somewhere now that most of the COVID mandates are dropping away, after a cutdown in COVID-19 case numbers. One study says as many as 90 percent of Americans are looking to get away before Labor Day this year.
A lot of people in this country have made plans to go to Europe this summer, as prices to travel there have dropped.
But, some say they don't want to go because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Travel expert, Christopher Elliott from the Washington Post and USA Today joined us on Ask The Expert. He wrote an article about people being nervous about European travel. We also talk about what you need to do to travel safely this summer, in case you forgot because it's been so long since you went anywhere.
The President of the University of North Texas has condemned the behavior of some students after police had to get involved in a political protest on campus.
There was an unexpected turn in the case of an over-convicted Fort Worth man in connection with a 1997 shooting.
After a jump of more than 20% in just two weeks, oil prices remained over $113 a barrel Friday morning.
And, according to analysts, the cost of crude could skyrocket into uncharted territory if the U.S. implements a ban on Russian oil imports, as Congressional lawmakers from both parties are urging.
The Biden administration is not willing to go that far at this point, simply saying "all options are on the table."
In Houston, Bloomberg Oil & Gas reporter Kevin Crowley said a U.S. ban would make the world's current energy crisis much worse, and have a "staggering" impact on prices. He said, "These things are very easy to bring in, but very difficult to take off. The long-term implications could be huge."
Not factoring in a potential ban on Russian oil imports, the latest estimate from J.P. Morgan is that oil could hit $185 by the end of the year if the Russia-Ukraine war continues. Could that mean Texans paying $7 or $8 a gallon for gasoline? Crowley said, "It would certainly be a lot higher from where we are now, for sure."
Crowley spoke with KRLD's Chris Sommer.
More than two dozen Republicans have signed a letter to school superintendents across Texas, asking them to stop working with book vendors who provide "pornographic materials." The letter was written by State Rep. Jared Patterson (R-Frisco).
In Ukraine, a possible catastrophe was averted Friday, after Russian troops attacked Europe's largest nuclear power plant.
A large fire and explosions were reported at the Zaporizhzhia facility, but the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said no radiation was released.
Ukranian officials reportedly remain in control of the nuclear plant, although Russian troops have seized the area.
CBS "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan says the attack is just one of several additional atrocities Russia is accused of committing in Ukraine. Brennan spoke Friday morning with KRLD's Chris Sommer
The 16th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition is this summer in Fort Worth and organizers will permit Russians to audition.
San Antonio-based HEB has broken ground on a store in McKinney as the grocery chain prepares to expand into North Texas. HEB currently has stores in Burleson, Weatherford, and Waxahachie; stores in Frisco and Plano should open later this year.
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The pandemic has hit 79 million Americans. And it has caused almost a million deaths in this country alone. But, that's not the whole story when it comes to the stress from COVID.
There are other symptoms from COVID that you might not see. But, they're real nonetheless.
The Cook Children's Community Task Force has started a tough conversation about the number of children that have attempted suicide over the last few years. According to the hospital, it has seen suicidal patients increase 53 percent, since the start of the pandemic. The hospital had 434 last year alone.
The average age of a suicidal patient was just 14-years-old. And they're most likely to be girls. Suicides are the leading cause of traumatic death in children.
Cook Children's has a campaign called the JOY Campaign, to help parents see any warning signs that their kids are in trouble.
On today's Ask The Expert, Wini King from Cook Children's joined us. She's the chief of communications and the co-host of a podcast called "Raising Joy".
The Gainesville school district is updating parents about an alleged sexual assault between a high school student and a faculty member; A sergeant with the Dallas Police Department is being accused of official oppression; A pair of bald eagles whose nest fell from a tree near White Rock Lake seems to be sticking around. KRLD All Local midday update news podcast for March 3, 2022
Amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, various cruise lines have cancelled ports of call in Russia. For more, we welcome industry expert Doug Parker, of CruiseRadio.net.
If you haven't washed the remains of last week's ice storm off your car yet, it might be time. Max Henderson, owner of Henderson's Car Detailing, tells the KRLD Morning news the car will look better and last longer.
Henderson's Car Detailing can be contacted by email, on Instagram or by phone at 817-475-9447.
Too often, the sex trafficking problem focuses on the victims, instead of the demand side. That's the heart of Texas House Bill 1540, which went into effect in September.
The bill makes solicitation of sex a state felony on the first attempt.
Lisa Bownds from Reflection Ministries of Texas is a trafficking survivor and is at the forefront of calling for increased accountability for buyers.
In this wide-ranging conversation, KRLD's John Liddle talks with Bownds about the depth of the sex trafficking problem in Texas and the solutions.
The day after Christmas, three teenage boys were gunned down inside a Garland convenience store, and a fourth was badly wounded. A day later, police announced the arrest of a man accused of being the get away driver. Investigators identified him as the father of 14-year-old Abel Acosta who is the suspected killer.
Winter Olympics are happening right now and we know for any athlete the level of stress and anxiety that can accompany this. But, when you're on an international stage that pressure increases significantly. US athletes like Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka, and even NBA player, Kevin Love have all focused on bringing a spotlight to mental health.
On Ask the Expert, Josh Norman joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is a sports psychiatrist at Ohio State University. He describes the kind of mental struggles our athletes face especially during the current Winter Olympics.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
Two arrest warrants have been issued for Dallas police officers and their handling of protesters during a BLM march.
One East Texas school community is in shock over the sudden death of a basketball player during a game.
A McKinney man who once faced a murder charge, only to have it later dropped, may now be cleared of a sexual assault that didn't happen.
A house fire in Dallas left one person dead and two others, including a firefighter, in the hospital. The fire was reported at 6:50 Wednesday morning in the 7900 block of Briaridge Road, near Belt Line and Coit in Far North Dallas.
The state has opened a second booking facility for people who are arrested during Operation Lone Star. The operation was launched last March to apprehend people for border-related crimes.
Under Fort Worth's city charter, the mayor is paid $29,000 a year, and each council member is paid $25,000 a year.
During Tuesday night's council meeting, City Manager David Cooke explained the language that will be on the May 7 special election ballot.
There has been a bit of a break from the massive numbers we have seen of people coming down with COVID-19 and the Omicron variant. On Monday, Dallas County reported a 50 percent drop in the number of patients that are currently hospitalized with COVID-19. It's the first bit of good news that we have heard lately when it comes to the pandemic.
On Ask The Expert, Dr. Joseph Chang joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is the Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Hospital. He is optimistic about the latest trend and hopes this will be the last wave of the virus we see.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
The organizations, RecruitMilitary and Disabled American Veterans will host a job fair Thursday at AT&T Stadium. The event is open to veterans, members of the National Guard, and their families.
This week, the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex at SMU is hosting the ATP Dallas Open, the city's first professional tennis event since 1989. The tournament relocated from New York this year.
As rising inflation continues to impact Americans’ daily lives, its reach is expanding to a new area in 2022: the average cost of auto insurance rates. S&P Global Market Intelligence reported that as of the end of November 2021, rate increases from the auto insurers they studied varied from around 3% to just under 12%.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Bankrate.com analyst Sarah Foster to break down the factors behind the potential rate increases and how consumers can best prepare for higher premiums.
The search is on in northeast Dallas where a shooting victim was found dead early this morning. Just before 3 a.m. police got the call -- a shooting on Garden Terrace Drive near Forest and Audelia.
Home damage, sky-high energy bills and more than $10 billion in insurance claims statewide highlight just some of the losses sustained by Texans in 2021 when a winter storm, frigid temperatures and a power outage left the state paralyzed for days. Part 3 of KRLD's look back at the 2021 Texas Winter storm focuses on those losses.
When the power went out for many across Texas on Feb, 15, 2021, the outages were supposed to be rolling blackouts -- but that wasn't the case for millions of Texans. In some cases, the power stayed out for days.
In Part 2 of KRLD's look back at the Texas Winter Storm of 2021, Texas Monthly senior editor Russell Gold, who's covered the energy industry for two decades, explains what was going on behind the scenes as the lights went out.
At 5 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2021, the official temperature at DFW Airport dipped below freezing. With the exception of a brief three-hour stretch, it would not eclipse 32 degrees again until 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19.
In Part 1 of KRLD's series looking back at the winter storm that hit Texas in February 2021, KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff explains how temperatures got so cold for so long.
This year's winter storm has come and gone. Leading up to the event, there were a lot of promises made when it came to the energy grid's performance. All of which addressed the concerns of Texans worried about being left out in the deadly cold should their power go out again like last year.
On Ask the Expert, Energy Economist from the University of Houston, Ed Hirs joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss how we did.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
A new survey indicates that a majority of teachers across the state are considering a career change.
Planes were under laser beam attacks an average of nearly once a day in Dallas-Fort Worth last year.
Although Highland Park High School has won more games and more district championships than any other school in the state, this weekend marks the first time a former Scot will play in the Super Bowl.
Dallas Police have unveiled a portrait of an officer who was killed in the line of duty almost a year ago. Officer Mitchell Penton died after being struck by a drunk driver while directing traffic at a crash on Central Expressway on February 13, 2021.
Image courtesy of Alan Scaia.
A 66-mile bike trail connecting the heart of Fort Worth to the heart of Dallas is inching closer to completion. KRLD's John Liddle spoke to the North Central Texas Council of Governments' senior program manager Karla Windsor about the trail.
Even though there are signs the Omicron variant is loosening its grip on Texas the raging fight over who has the right to issue mask mandates continues.
February marks American Heart Month, when Americans can take a bit more time to focus on the importance of maintaining a healthy heart. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The hypertension rate in Texas is 31%.
Dr. David Goff, Director, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences at the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute joined KRLD's John Liddle to talk about why people of all ages focus on attaining optimal heart health.
One of the most versatile voices in American entertainment is set to be in Dallas for a sweeping fundraiser performance. Mike Dilbeck, director of marketing & development with the Turtle Creek Chorale joins KRLD's John Liddle to discuss their 2022 Benefit Gala.
With the Texas primary vote set for March 1st and early voting beginning on February 14th., KRLD's Mitch Carr is joined by University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus, to discuss the candidates for Governor, Lt. Governor, and the newly adjusted districts.
Teach for America’s mission statement talks about excellent and equitable education for every child, and Robert Carreon, vice president of public affairs for Texas for the group, tells Mitch Carr that equity extends to outcomes and achievements.
K-12 students will once again have the opportunity to enjoy 28 days of learning with help from some of their favorite performers, social media influencers, sports heroes, and more.
Microsoft’s award-winning, virtual experience, “The Legacy Project," is a one-of-a-kind online museum that features the accomplishments and contributions of some groundbreaking leaders of color.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Shy Averett, senior manager of Microsoft’s Diversity & Inclusion Community Program about the program.
Police have identified the suspect and victims of a case in Navarro County investigators believe was a quadruple murder-suicide. They say a man killed four relatives and injured three other people before killing himself.
Baby Day is underway. It's an annual free statewide celebration that inspires learning, curiosity and celebrates the incredible period of growth in the first three years of life. Baby Day is inspired by neuroscience showing 85% of early brain development happens by age 3.
KRLD's John Liddle talked with Natalie Fellows, Director of Advancement for First3Years about the week-long event.
Cowboys fans may have mixed feelings about it but Kellen Moore is returning as Offensive Co-ordinator. When the Cowboys won six of their first seven games, Moore's stock soared as just about everyone credited his innovative play-calling.
On Ask The Expert, Wayne Morrison, Principal of Smart Energy at Reliant, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to talk about ways Texans can reduce their energy use.
Friday, DFW Airport said a third runway had reopened as airlines try to return to a more normal schedule. Friday afternoon, FlightAware reported more than 1,100 cancellations at DFW in the past 24 hours.
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Ready for some international travel? Travel writer Christopher Elliott is in South Africa with some travel advice -- notably to make sure you stay up to date on local travel restrictions.
During the second straight day of crippling driving conditions, more people are out on the road Friday. So that means area police departments are responding to more accidents.
KRLD's John Liddle got an update from Officer Feclia Jones of the Garland PD.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit will end all bus and light rail service at noon Friday because of icy streets and advice from police and TxDOT not to travel.
Southwest Airlines resumed service at Dallas Love Field Friday, and while the airport stayed operational through the winter storm, the airport's communications manager Chris Perry says some delays and cancellations are still expected.
AAA Texas has joined TxDOT and police departments in urging people to stay off roads as many that were treated Thursday have refrozen. From 9 p.m. Thursday to 8 a.m Friday, Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to 147 crashes; MedStar, the ambulance provider in much of Tarrant County, responded to ten crashes from 3-9 p.m. Thursday, fewer than the same period a week ago.
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Stay home if you can. And if you have to get out, leave a lot of extra time and be extremely careful.
With frigid temperatures still gripping the area Friday morning, state transportation officials say their road crews are in for another very busy days.
TxDOT's Val Lopez told the KRLD Morning News that the major highways across the Dallas-Fort Worth are passable, but remain icy and hazardous. Lopez said TxDOT personnel continue to treat the roads, and are working to clear the ice and slush with plows.
KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff said temperatures likely will not rise above freezing until Saturday afternoon, with significant melting conditions not expected until Sunday.
Lopez said their crews will be out through the weekend to make road conditions as safe as possible.
Flying in and out of North Texas has been difficult, to say the least. On Thursday Southwest Airlines cancelled all flights in and out of Love Field. DFW Airport only had at max 2 runways open after having to do a complete groundstop Thursday morning due to icy conditions. All of which have left passengers stranded during their travel plans.
On Ask the Expert, Billy Sanez with GoFlyMore.com joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some of the options passengers have in such a desperate situation to get to their destinations.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m
DFW Airport had to stop all arriving and departing flights more than an hour Thursday morning as a result of ice and snow. The ground stop gave the airport a chance to treat runways.
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In Denton, to make up for not having enough warm places for people to shelter last year, the city has opened several warming stations in addition to shelters.
Few in the Hunt County town of Celeste have electricity because of the ice storm. KRLD's L.P. Phillips reports from one of the hardest areas of North Texas
Two days before the storm even hit, Southwest Airlines canceled all flights for Thursday in and out of Love Field. Was that the right call? Why has American Airlines continued limited operations at DFW Airport during the storm? And if you have a flight this weekend, should you feel confident it will get in the air?
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with aviation expert and consultant Ken Jenkins about the state of flying in and out of North Texas airports during the winter blast.
The City of Plano is reporting they have taken more than 30 emergency calls as of 7 a.m. Thursday, after a night of rain and sleet across North Texas. Most of those emergency calls stemmed from fallen tree limbs.
Whenever bitter cold and winter weather heads in, we start to worry about our most vulnerable neighbors.
Whether it's those experiencing homelessness or poverty, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas meets key needs in their nine-county area of DFW.
With temperatures in North Texas expected to remain below freezing through Friday afternoon, Dallas Police are warning against starting a car and then going inside while it warms up. During a cold period in January, the Dallas Police Department reported 14 cases of auto theft where the owner had left the car running.
North Texas is under a Winter Storm Warning until 6 o'clock Thursday evening. The state of Texas is making final preparations for the winter storm, expected to take a toll on us over the next few days. After the freezing rain and snow is over, we could see temperatures drop into the single digits for a couple of nights.
Local officials and handymen are urging the importance of winterizing your home. One of the most at risk areas, the plumbing. The cold can burst pipes that aren't properly prepared.
On Ask The Expert, Noah Yates joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He's the Plumbing Services Manager for AG Services in Fort Worth and talks about the biggest mistake people make around weather days like these.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
Houston congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher has nominated Peter Hotez and Maria Elena Bottazzi for developing a vaccine against Covid-19. Corbevax is based on an older vaccine platform and can be produced inexpensively.
Sitting on the north edge of the Metroplex, the City of McKinney may be in for some of the worst of this winter storm. You can bet they're getting ready.
Jeremy Cuddeback, Emergency Management Planner for McKinney talked with KRLD's John Liddle about focuses heading into this storm, and the website, knowwhat2do.com, which gives tips on preparedness for any type of emergency.
As a major winter storm bears down on North Texas, KRLD's John Liddle talked with Denton County's Director of the Office of Emergency Management, Eric Hutmacher.
As winter weather approaches North Texas, airports are preparing as best they can. Love Field Communications Manager Chris Perry talks with KRLD's John Liddle about the airport dealing with the severe winter weather.
Eminem, Dolly Parton, Duran Duran and Lionel Richie are among this year's first-time nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The list of nominees released Wednesday also includes Rage Against the Machine, Beck, Judas Priest, Pat Benatar, Kate Bush, Devo, Dionne Warwick, Eurythmics and Carly Simon.
For consideration, artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they are eligible. This year's Rock Hall class will be announced in May. Fans can take part in the voting process at rockhall.com.
KRLD's Chris Sommer broke down the list of nominees with 98.7 KLUV Program Director Jay Cresswell.
Wintry weather is set to hit North Texas starting tomorrow evening. Of course, many are uneasy about the news considering what we all went through last year with the historic winter storm.
On Ask the Expert, Pediatric Emergency Physician, Sam Selby says he saw first hand what things like using a generator wrong or improper car seats can do. He has some advice for parents who could be put in another tough position this week to keep their families warm.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
The City of Fort Worth is activating its Emergency Operations Center, consolidating city leaders in one location to make decisions quickly when the weather becomes dangerous.
Some of the greatest leaders in modern history have come from the world of sports.
In Coach: The Greatest Teachers in Sports and Their Lessons for Us All (To be published Feb. 8, 2022), author Justin Spizman combines stats, stories and telling quotes to illustrate the techniques and legacy of 168 winning coaches in every field of sports. KRLD's John Liddle talked with Spizman about his new book.
The University of Texas at Arlington is getting a new leader after operating with an interim president for nearly two years.
Tuesday marks the first day on the job for the new CEO at Dallas-based Southwest Airlines.
Monday, ExxonMobil announced it would move its headquarters to a 385-acre campus in Spring, Texas. ExxonMobil says its move from Irving to Spring, north of Houston, will streamline operations and prepare the company for growth long term.
President Joe Biden is standing by his promise to nominate a Black woman to fill the coming vacancy on the Supreme Court.Is this a healing moment? Or will we see another nasty confirmation fight?
KRLD's John Liddle chatted with attorney Rob Crain and Rev. Richie Butler, who have teamed up to help heal racial divides by launching the nationwide initiative "Together We Can."
According to analysis from Rx Savings Solutions - drugmakers have raised list prices by an average of 6.6% on a variety of prescription drugs in the first few weeks of 2022. This comes as inflation is also a concern.
Paul Seegert, managing partner at PCS Advisers talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the ever-rising cost of prescription drugs, and possible solutions (one of them recently announced by Mark Cuban).
A recent analysis of Census Pulse Survey data by the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St.Louis showed that the Child Tax Credit (CTC) removed barriers to work and encouraged families to start new businesses.
Researchers observed employment rates among CTC recipients and non-recipients, as well as parents and non-parents, the analysis revealed that CTC recipients "tended to be employed at higher rates than non-recipients, and that employment was stable for both groups."
KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Humanity Forward spokesperson Greg Nasif about the impact of the CTC (which expired in December 2021), and efforts to reinstate the monthly payments.
Texas Primary Day is March 1st but there are other deadline dates, too. KRLD's Mitch Carr talks with Brandon Rottinghaus,University of Houston Poli-Sci Professor
A body found in a wooded part of Dallas has not been identified by the Medical Examiner. But a missing Fort Worth woman's family believes it may be Jocelyn Nunez who vanished over the weekend.
Over the weekend, bombshell news dropped over the sudden death of Miss USA 2019 Cheslie Kryst. Police reports say she died after falling from a high rise she lived at in New York City. Investigators suspect suicide.
On Ask The Expert, Hailey DeWolfe joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is with the North Texas Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and says this news hit particularly hard because Kryst was a person who portrayed to have it all together. Suicide is the last thing anyone would have guessed would happen to her.
DeWolfe says there are several local resources available for anyone in need of mental health help, especially if you are having thoughts of suicide. Anyone can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
While we continue to navigate another year through a global pandemic, the importance of children’s oral health remains paramount. Skipping children’s oral care can cause tooth decay, and leaving cavities untreated can result in larger, lasting health issues. Dr. Jeannie Beauchamp, President, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry gave KRLD's John Liddle an update on children's oral health.
The imminent prospect of icy roads comes nearly a year to the day since six were killed and dozens were injured in a massive accident in Fort Worth, and one state representative says nothing has changed.
Many families know the pain of losing a loved one due to an unintentional drug overdose – a tragedy that is sadly becoming more common among young people.
A new study puts this growing crisis into perspective by calculating the years of life lost for young people who have died of an unintentional overdose.
The research, which was just published Monday morning in JAMA Pediatrics, shows from 2014-2019, the deaths of 10-19-year-olds from unintentional drug overdoses contributed to a loss of life of nearly 200,000 years. That number grows to over 1.25 million years of lost life when expanded to 10-24-year-olds who have died of an unintentional overdose.
Dr. O. Trent Hall, lead author of the study, talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the research, and what he sees in his practice.
There are approximately 170 million taxpayers expected to file this year. For most Americans, this is the biggest single financial transaction of the year with many anxiously anticipating whether they will receive a refund. Mark Steber, Chief Tax Information Officer at Jackson Hewitt chatted with KRLD's John Liddle about the largest changes taxpayers need to know about this season and common misunderstandings about what is tax deductible.
Dallas Police say two people have been arrested as part of an investigation into human trafficking, and six victims have come forward. Police say the arrests followed an investigation involving the department's financial crimes, fugitive, gang, narcotics and vice units.
KRLD's Mitch Carr is with Dr. William Schaffner, a Professor of Preventive Medicine in the Department of Health Policy as well as Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Former President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Texas this weekend and says he is considering a run for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. The former president held a rally in Conroe, north of Houston.
The accused killer of an elderly man is now behind bars in Dallas. Sunday morning, an 82-year-old man named Charles Tillery was found bleeding badly in the Dallas Cedars neighborhood -- in the middle of Gould Street near Al Lipscomb Way.
Prosecutors say a Dallas woman arranged to have her husband shot and killed in 2020. And now she is reportedly ready to plead guilty.
It appears that Northwest has beaten rival Carroll ISD in a battle over school boundaries.
A recent study of the DFW housing market revealed the metro area as the 11th most valuable out of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas.
With mortgage rates over the pandemic at record lows and slowly increasing, how will this affect us in the new year?
On Ask the Expert, Mark Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of JPAR Real Estate, joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss what's in the future for homebuyers looking to make a move in the spring.
Every day we ask the experts what you want to know. If you have a question or a topic suggestion, send us an email at Questions@ KRLD.com and hear the answers at 4:40 p.m.
Some call it the 'American Idol of ballet' and it's here in North Texas. This weekend hundreds of dancers are competing for the spotlight at the Youth America Grand Prix.
Police have arrested a teen after they took a loaded gun to Royse City High School on Friday.
If and when the weather turns bitter cold between now and the end of winter, Fort Worth's water utility will be ready.
American Cancer Society’s annual 'Suits and Sneakers' week is underway. Saturday afternoon, the red-hot SMU Men's basketball team hosts Temple at Moody Coliseum.
SMU Head Coach Tim Jankovich lost his mother, Ann, to breast and bone cancer in 2013. Cancer also claimed his grandfather. He joined KRLD's John Liddle to reflect on the cause.
If you want to go back to school, but don't know how to make it happen, Tarleton State University may have the answer.
It's been awarded an additional $1,500,000 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to help students return to school to continue their education or to complete their degrees.
KRLD's John Liddle spoke with Tarleton State president Dr. James Hurley about the program.
About 8:30 p.m a south Fort Worth neighborhood was startled by gunfire. A man's car was stolen at gunpoint in front of a home on South Adams near Hemphill and Seminary.
Appeals court upholds capital murder conviction, life sentence of former Dallas Doctor. It was 1988 when Katherine Bascone of Highland Park was raped, strangled and left in a vegetative state. It was 2018 when she died. DNA led to the arrest of Guo.
Ukrainian immigrants here in North Texas say they’re praying for peace as tensions grow between their home country and Russia.
COVID-19 has impacted individuals, families and entire communities in many ways, bringing new challenges and amplifying existing issues and concerns. As the pandemic continues into another year, Mental Health America believes it's an important time to think about both our physical and mental well-being.
KRLD's John Liddle talked about the state of the pandemic with Schroeder Stribling, President and CEO at MHA.
Whether it be keeping purchases secret, hiding debts or accounts, or even lying about income, 30% of couples say they've experienced financial infidelity in their relationship.
The numbers come from a new survey from US News and World Report. KRLD's John Liddle talked about the problem with Beverly Harzog from US News.
Children's Health is announcing a $7.5 million donation from Bright Industries toward the expansion of Children's Health Plano.
Hours after city leaders voted to require Dallas strip joints to close at 2 AM a handful of sex-based businesses filed a lawsuit in federal court, insisting the new order is
unconstitutional