Best Arlington Public Schools Podcasts (2024)

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ERCOT preps for data centers and population growth 0:55

30m ago0:55

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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. Photo Creds: Alan ScaiaBy Audacy

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70 Texas House Republicans are demanding the State Fair of Texas to reverse its gun ban 5:25

8m ago5:25

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Also, ERCOT says the power grid has done a good job handling the weather so far this summer.By Audacy

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Many are back to work and are using Vari stand-up desks 11:59

1h ago11:59

11:59

Jason McCann, Co-Founder & CEO, Vari® joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.By Audacy

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Infant recovered in trash in Harris County 0:46

20m ago0:46

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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 afte…

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Arlington's Superintendent shares excitement for the start of the school year 1:10

14m ago1:10

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Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia with an exclusive interview. Photo credit: Alan ScaiaBy Audacy

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Texans should be able to 'exercise their Second Amendment right' at state fair, lawmaker says 8:16

16m ago8:16

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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 th…

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for North Texas until 9 tonight 11:21

19m ago11:21

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Plus, today marks the biggest back-to-school day with Arlington ISD's 50k students back in the classroom today.By Audacy

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50K students are back to school in Arlington ISD 0:51

4h ago0:51

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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. Photo:Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Today is the biggest back-to-school day yet in North Texas 11:02

7m ago11:02

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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.By Audacy

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Keep track of your streaming services and what you're watching with this app 0:51

19m ago0:51

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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 wit…

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Arlington man dies in fire he set after shooting at wife, police say 5:25

13h ago5:25

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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.By Audacy

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Dallas non-profit helping families with school supplies 1:14

31m ago1:14

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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. Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Arlington man dies after being inside of a burning brush, grazed wife with a bullet 0:48

4m ago0:48

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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. Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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What can we expect for this winter? 11:22

13m ago11:22

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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. Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Optimism hits 2 1/2 Year High 6:20

22m ago6:20

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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.By Audacy

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Fort Worth ISD welcomes 75,000 students back to school 0:34

1h ago0:34

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Fort Worth ISD's 140 schools opened for the 2024-25 school year Tuesday. About 75,000 students attend schools in the district. Photo credit: Alan Scaia / NewsRadio 1080 KRLDBy Audacy

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Investigation starts after attempted kidnappings on first day of school in Dallas 1:07

11m ago1:07

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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. Photo credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Texas judge blocks release of A-F accountability scores for public schools 0:39

24m ago0:39

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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.By Audacy

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Two Texas women sue hospitals that refused them abortions that fall under exception of ban 0:35

42m ago0:35

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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.By Audacy

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Woman charged in connection to death of Fort Worth police officer 10:09

28m ago10:09

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Plus, a nonprofit is raising profit for the sergeant's family, and Fort Worth ISD students return to class on Tuesday.By Audacy

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Triple-digit temperatures, Heat Advisories are here to stay through the weekend 2:24

10m ago2:24

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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. Photo credit: National Weather ServiceBy Audacy

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Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter in death of Fort Worth police officer 5:10

14h ago5:10

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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.By Audacy

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140,000 Dallas ISD students return to class 0:49

15h ago0:49

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Students in Dallas ISD started the 2024-2025 school year Monday. The district says enrollment this year is about 140,000. Photo: Alan ScaiaBy Audacy

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The Klyde Warren Park model is spreading across the US 10:14

16h ago10:14

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John Zogg, President, Goldenrod Companies Dallas joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.By Audacy

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Fort Worth officer fatally struck while responding to crash on I-35W, police say 0:42

16h ago0:42

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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.By Audacy

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Back-to-school temperatures start hot, get hotter by Friday 1:48

23h ago1:48

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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. Photo credit: National Weather ServiceBy Audacy

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Thousands of students return to class across North Texas on Monday 9:28

23h ago9:28

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Plus, some Grand Prairie residents are dealing with internet outages after a crash that killed three people on Saturday.By Audacy

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How it is New Hope Equine Assisted Therapy is changing the lives of children and adults with disabilities 59:45

2d ago59:45

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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 a…

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CrossFit community honors athlete who drowned at games 5:45

4d ago5:45

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Plus, many questions are circling about the safety measures at the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth.By Audacy

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Hawaiian Falls hosts school supply drive 0:56

4d ago0:56

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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. Photo: Alan ScaiaBy Audacy

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North Texas' third-largest school district prepares for first day of school 5:31

4d ago5:31

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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. Photo credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Garland police led on a chase after copper thieves in a U-Haul 0:38

4d ago0:38

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Police in Garland have nabbed some copper thieves who were leading cops on a chase in a U-Haul.By Audacy

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Group of Southwest Airlines passengers sued airline over $5 fee 0:44

4d ago0:44

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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. Photo: Southwest AirlinesBy Audacy

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What back-to-school items are eligible for tax-free weekend? 10:19

4d ago10:19

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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.By Audacy

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Harris, Trump agree to at least one presidential debate 3:58

4d ago3:58

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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 …

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The CrossFit Games will continue in Fort Worth after an athlete's death 9:05

4d ago9:05

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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.By Audacy

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Weak cold front to keep temperatures below 100 degrees through the weekend 1:43

4d ago1:43

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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. Photo credit: National Weather ServiceBy Audacy

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Find great restaurants anywhere in the world with this app 0:51

4d ago0:51

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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 …

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State Fair of Texas finalizes security plan for 2024 0:50

5d ago0:50

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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. Photo: Alan ScaiaBy Audacy

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It's challenging times for food service chains 10:40

5d ago10:40

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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.By Audacy

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Wylie ISD opens 2024-2025 school year looking toward the future 0:43

5d ago0:43

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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. Photo: Alan ScaiaBy Audacy

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Heat Advisory in effect as high temperatures remain above 100 degrees 2:24

5d ago2:24

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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 b…

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Tarrant County sheriff's deputy injured, suspect dead after shootout in Haltom City 9:15

5d ago9:15

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Plus, the hottest temperatures of the year stick around, and students in Wylie ISD head back to school.By Audacy

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Things To Do Around DFW: Back-to-school events, Funny Girl, NorthPark AutoShow & more! 2:30

5d ago2:30

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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 back-to-school events to Funny Girl, NorthPark AutoShow & more! Photo credit: Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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This app can help you put together the perfect mixtape for your trip 0:49

5d ago0:49

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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 …

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Big plans for South Dallas coming to fruition 10:02

6d ago10:02

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Matrice Ellis-Kirk, Board Chair, Forest Forward joins KRLD's David Johnson on this episode of CEO Spotlight.By Audacy

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Mike Rogers breaks down the Big Tex Choice Awards finalists, tries some new creations 12:32

6d ago12:32

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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.…

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Denton ISD opens new schools with enrollment increase 0:57

6d ago0:57

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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 …

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Harris' selection of Walz was the 'safer choice,' expert says 4:43

6d ago4:43

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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. Photo credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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Harris' selection of Walz brings 'renewed energy' to Minnesota Democrats 5:55

6d ago5:55

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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. Photo credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesBy Audacy

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