Experts say fighting the drug war starts at home
If you can recall when America's war on drugs involved eye catching commercials involving a cast iron skillet and a cracked egg, experts say it's probably time for a drug war refresh.
Rash of fake 911 calls prompt a warning from local police
With school shootings no longer rare and a generation now normalized to the fear, law enforcement is now raising alarms about another concern: Hoax calls.
Man accused of robbery & murder in 1997 is exonerated over 25 years later
Martin Santillan always insisted that he was innocent of a Deep Ellum robbery and murder in July of 1997. More than a quarter century later, the State of Texas finally agrees.
Dallas companies offer onsite childcare to attract new workers
Annie's Place, a non-profit that runs a childcare center for Parkland patients is expanding its services to include hospital employees as well.
Dallas ISD program helps get students 'ReadyToWork,' even if they're pursuing college & careers
It's a critical piece of the local economy – having enough skilled workers, ready to work. Now, a Dallas ISD program is helping students get more of those skills before they graduate high school.
Texas nursing shortage leaves thousands of positions unfilled
According to the Texas Hospital Association's COVID-19 Impact report, "this year, roughly 500,000 nurses are expected to leave the workforce, bringing the overall shortage to 1.1 million nurses."
SMU's McFarlin Auditorium earns historical marker commemorating MLK speech in 1966
Fast forward half a century and now McFarlin Auditorium will be honored with a Texas Historical Commission marker – a reminder to all that seeds of change sprout, when watered from the heart.
Controversial "1619 Project" comes to the stage in Dallas
This weekend, the Pulitzer prize-winning collection of essays called 'The 1619 Project' will inspire new art, on the Bishop Arts Theatre stage.
Icy roads, crashes & insurance claims: Experts say do the math before deciding not to file
Richard Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas urges anyone involved in a crash to do the math before deciding it's too costly to file a claim - because that feared premium increase could hit your mailbox anyway.
Ukrainians in North Texas hopeful after Biden approves sending Abrams tanks
Biden announced that the U.S. and other European leaders have agreed to send some of the most sophisticated tank systems in the world to aid Ukranian soldiers as they continue to drive Russia from their borders.
Dedicated Seagoville teacher helps special needs students push life's limits
After nearly four decades spent encouraging, challenging and engaging students with special needs, Dr. Sherian Smith is still driven to do more.
South Dallas program works to turn renters into homeowners
Turning renters, into owners. That's the goal of a new effort underway in South Dallas, where advocates say homeownership is the tool that will help rebuild the historic community, from within.
What's the real cost of 'free eggs'?
A combination of inflation and avian flu spreading across the nation has created a near perfect storm for egg prices: the cost for some store brands has more than doubled in the past year.
Rising auto insurance costs lead some to take potentially pricey risks
Along with everything else that's costing more these days, add auto insurance to the list.
As more growth comes to Frisco, an 'old timer' is loving the new faces and places
In Frisco, it would seem that economic growth is contagious – from new home communities to corporate headquarters and now entertainment options – the only question now seems to be, what's coming next?