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Texans are getting through this cold snap... putting into practice what we learned from the cold snap of 2021. Some of the things we've been worried about- busting, freezing pipes and roof damage. Joining us is Richard Johnson with the Insurance Council of Texas.

With another winter weather snap hitting North Texas, parents have a lot of questions--not just about school closures, but about their kids’ health and safety. Joining us this afternoon is Cook Children's Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Dr. Taylor Louden.

Most schools stayed closed for a second day today, and some are already planning to open back up to students even if the ice isn't gone from the side roads and surface streets yet. That's not the case in several school districts in north Texas. They plan to stay closed tomorrow as well. One of those is the Pilot Point ISD. We're joined by Dr. Shannon Fuller, she's the superintendent of the Pilot P...

Just as we expected, we had some of the coldest temps that we've seen in years, and those icy temperatures have put a major hurtin' on our pipes and plumbing. What happens next and what do we expect in the next few days when it comes to fixing those issues. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Mike Harris. He's a master plumber at Berkey's Plumbing.

One of the biggest issues that we'll deal with in this heat is what that bitter cold can do to our pipes. If you're new to north Texas, when the temperatures drop like this, it can wreak havoc on the plumbing. That's especially true on the outside of the house On Ask the Expert, Daryl Miller from Metroflow Plumbing joins us.

AAA expert, Daniel Armbruster shares the importance of staying prepped for an emergency in your vehicle.

We are in the deep freeze for at least the next 48 hours. We'll see highs in the teens and lows in the single digits That can put a major strain on your HVAC system. We talked with Matt Rudesill from the On Time Experts about what you should watch out for to keep you warm and safe.

We've been talking about getting ready for the winter blast that's headed for us. We know about the 4 P's, ... the pets, plants, pipes, and the people. You might want to add an R to start. Your roofs. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Eric Thomason from Blue Nail Roofing.

Retired longtime radio veteran and former KRLD Program Director Tyler Cox was instrumental in the creation of the Amber Alert system in the aftermath of the abduction of Arlington third-grader Amber Hagerman. That abduction was 30 years ago today. KRLD's Eric Bushman spoke with Tyler about his role in the birth of the Amber Alert system in the 1990s.

Day 2 of the biggest toy store for tech nerds. It's CES (Consumer Electronic Show) in Las Vegas and the companies are showing off the future in tech, and some tech that will never see the light of day. The High Tech Texan Michael Garfield is in Vegas and he joins us for Ask The Expert.

Every January, we get to see the future of technology or the possible future of tech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. On Ask the Expert, we're joined by "The High Tech Texan" Michael Garfield. He's been attending CES every year for over 20 years.

Each year we see food trends fill wellness headlines with diet names including keto, mediteranian, paleo and low sodium or fat free... On Ask the Expert, Meridan Zerner with the Cooper Clinic joins us. She is an award-winning Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 30+ years of experience in the field of health and wellness.

Cities all over the world will ring in 2026 tomorrow night. One of the biggest around is Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower. It won't feature just an incredible fireworks show. It also brings in a hometown twist with 500 drones flying in the sky. Sky Elements is part of the show every year, and the company president and CEO Rick Boss joins us on Ask The Expert. For more information about Sky Elements,...

It's now that time of the year. The presents are all unwrapped, and there's some stuff that you received that just isn't right for you. Malls and stores are extra busy dealing with people making returns. But, a lot of stores are making it a bit more difficult to make those returns. In some cases, the stores will charge you a lot for 're-stocking fees' On Ask The Expert, we're joined by the High Te...

This is that time of the year, when people are in a giving mood. But, when there are givers, there are takers. And there are no shortage of them, especially for people looking for the right one. This is one of the busiest times of the year for romance scams. It's where you can get rom-conned. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Laurel House. She's a relationship expert and the host of the podcast R...

The Holidays used to mean setting out the fine china, showing up in the dining room of your home in your best sweater... and eating a home cooked meal. However nowadays, more and more families are choosing to to eat out, order takeaway or delivery. On Ask the Expert, we spoke with the CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association, Dr. Emily Williams Knight.

Around 9 and a half million Texans might not have Christmas at home this year. Triple A Texas says it's expecting that many people to hit the roads more than 50 miles for the holidays. The travel season actually started Saturday and runs through the New Year. Most of the travelers are going by car. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Daniel Armbruster from Triple A Texas in the KRLD Zoom Room.

This week, we’re focusing on the murders of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner last Sunday in their Brentwood home. Their son, 32-year-old Nick Reiner, has been arrested for the slayings. This case is still developing, but it has brought questions and concerns about what exactly happened and what, if anything, could have been done to prevent it. Audacy stations around the country grapp...

Scam risks this holiday season keep going up and up and now new data confirms it. Transaction Network Services, or TNS, looked at more than 1.5 billion call events every day across hundreds of carrier networks. They say they have seen a sharp spike in holiday-related scam robocalls....Everything from fake Amazon delivery alerts to pre-approved loan offers and fake fundraisers. On Ask the Expert, w...

Michele and Rob Reiner's murders have put a spotlight onto the topic of drug rehab. Their son Nick is accused of stabbing both of his parents to death. It's also known that he'd been in and out of drug rehab, starting at the age of 15 What is it about rehab programs that don't seem to actually do any rehabbing? On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by the President and CEO of EnterHealth, David...

We see the videos all the time. People melt down or get into some kind of 'air rage' while they're on a flight. It seems to be happening more often since the pandemic. In the United States alone, the FAA recorded more than two thousand unruly passenger incidents in 2023 and about 21 hundred last year. What is it that makes people lose all their manners when they get on board a plane? One reason......

Former Congressman Colin Allred stunned several political onlookers when he suddenly announced he is dropping his bid for U. S. Senate and instead running for the newly-drawn District 33 Congressional race in North Texas.

Waymo is making a big step toward changing our reality here in the DFW. They've launched their self driving taxis here in Dallas. And if you haven't seen them yet... soon they will be part of your everyday commute. On today's Ask the Expert, we're joined by Dr. Ashim Bose of UT Dallas’ Naveen Jindal School of Management. He has more than 35 years of experience delivering AI-driven transformation i...

Ben Olalde with Allied Universal has 25 years experience in retail and mall security. He spoke with KRLD's Eric Bushman on Friday's Ask the Expert

Once turkey day passes and the family is still in town, most likely you'll need something to do to entertain them. Here's the game plan! Take them to the Galleria Dallas for this Black Friday Weekend! There's so much to do! Things are kicking off for the holidays with their Grand Tree lighting tomorrow at noon. On Ask the Expert, joining us now in Holly Quataro with Galleria Dallas.