KRLD Difference Makers

Family of nurses saves boy from drowning 30.10.2020 2:27 ↓

A North Texas family is forever grateful for three nurses who saved their son after a near drowning.

Difference Maker Paying It Forward By Helping The Homeless Every Month 23.10.2020 2:17 ↓

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Bilingual school nurse goes above and beyond for her students and their families 16.10.2020 2:41 ↓

We're proud to call Veronica De La Torre this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

North Texas Firefighters Help Fight Largest Fire in California's History 09.10.2020 2:30 ↓

The August Complex fire is now the largest fire in California's history and firefighters from across North Texas have been treveling to the west coast to help. 

Difference Maker mending homes and hearts 02.10.2020 2:07 ↓

Rodney Gattis has a servants heart, seeing the unseen in communities all over North Texas. 

Child's Powerful Speech Turns Into Campaign Of Kindness 18.09.2020 2:16 ↓

When Kherri Jean's son 9 year old son, Orion, wanted to enter a national kindness speech contest sponsored by Think Kindness, Kherri said, "You can't win if you don't enter."

Long time Volunteer Acts Quickly To Help Man During Medical Emergency 04.09.2020 2:11 ↓

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Difference Maker Cops Go Beyond the Call of Duty 28.08.2020 2:19 ↓

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Woman Takes Action To Get First Responders Rapid Coronavirus Testing 31.07.2020 2:36 ↓

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Difference Maker Cop Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty 24.07.2020 2:31 ↓

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Difference Makers Provide Free Childcare for Essential Workers 17.07.2020 2:02 ↓

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One Airline Employee Making A Difference For Thousands Of Service Members 10.07.2020 2:27 ↓

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Romantic Gesture Gives Hope To Cancer Patient During Pandemic 19.06.2020 2:11 ↓

Jim and Lisa Tally are high school sweethearts so when Lisa was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, the only thing Jim wanted was to be by his bride's side. But because of COVID-19, visitors are not allowed in the hospital. 

Meaningful Mural Brings Officer And Artist Together 12.06.2020 2:08 ↓

When Sr. Corporal Ruben Lozano went to Deep Ellum to find a mural he'd seen online, he never thought he'd meet the artist. The message in the mural resonated with the Dallas Police officer. 

Teens Raise Money To Offer PPE And Hope 29.05.2020 1:34 ↓

Fear of the coronavirus struck close to home for Clay Van Eaton, a junior at Highland Park High School. 

Teens Bring Light To Dark Subject In Hopes Of Saving Lives 15.05.2020 1:51 ↓

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Difference Maker Helps Those Most In Need 08.05.2020 2:00 ↓

Evan and Sally Batt opened Lockwood Distilling Co. in October as a passion project. They wanted a "Cheers" feel, where everyone knows your name and until the coronavirus pandemic struck the world, that's exactly what they had.  We're proud to call Evan and Sally Batt and Lockwood Distilling Company this week's KRLD Difference Makers. 

Frito Lay Says Thank You To First Responders With Big Donation 01.05.2020 1:42 ↓

First responders have the same concerns we do when it comes to fighting the coronavirus.  If you know someone making a difference in the community, send Susy an email at susy.solis@entercom.com. 

Medical Students Provide Childcare For Healthcare Workers 24.04.2020 1:58 ↓

Third year medical students at the University of North Texas Health Science Center Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine saw their future colleagues struggling when the coronavirus hit. 

Teacher Uses Technology To Make Face Shields For Doctors Fighting COVID-19 17.04.2020 2:01 ↓

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DIfference Makers Match RV's With Healthcare Workers 10.04.2020 2:16 ↓

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