Plus Jerry Don Elders convicted of capital murder, and Southwest Airlines may be changing their seating policy.By Audacy

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 R…

Bob Jordan, President & CEO, Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.By Audacy

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. Photo credit: Alan Scaia / NewsRadio 1080 KRLDBy Audacy

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 …

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 …

Plus, a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Texas at Austin turned into a confrontation with state troopers.By Audacy

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 RE…

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.By Audacy

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.By Audacy

Rafael Lizardi, CFO, Texas Instruments (Nasdaq: TXN) joins David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.By Audacy

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.By Audacy

Plus, Rashee Rice faces a new lawsuit filed by another driver involved in the crash.By Audacy

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.By Audacy

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. READ MORE at…

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.By Audacy

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.By Audacy

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 tod…

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 electrici…

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…

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.By Audacy

Fort Worth's unmistakable skyline is about to get some company. KRLD's Andrew Greenstein reports. Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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 landfil…

Plus, early voting is underway across Texas with bond issues driving voters to the polls.By Audacy

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. Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

Hon. Florence Shapiro, Chairperson of Kaleidoscope Park Foundation, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.By Audacy

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. Image: National Weather Service - Fort WorthBy Audacy

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.By Audacy

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 Cany…

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.By Audacy

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."By Audacy

Siddharth Thakur, CEO of Paradigm Robotics, joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.By Audacy

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 tr…

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 victi…

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 an…

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.By Audacy

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. READ MORE at KRLD.com Image: monkeybusinessimages/GettyImagesBy Audacy

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. Image: © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports…

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 Wan…

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 o…

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.By Audacy

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°. Image: National Weather Service - Fort Worth…

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 diff…

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.By Audacy

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.By Audacy

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office is investigating an in-custody death.By Audacy