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KLUV 98.7 program director Jay Cresswell and Skip Dillard the program director at The Block 94.7 in New York discuss the roots of Blues music, the treatment of black artists throughout history, and shine a light on some North Texas artists in honor of Black Music Appreciation Month on this episode of KRLD In-Depth.

George Floyd was killed on May 25, 2020. Shortly after, protests in North Texas erupted and lasted for many days after. Now two years since the protests and rallies, Fort Worth District 8 Councilman Chris Nettles gives insight on his experience protesting and the ways he hopes to prevent similar situations from happening in the future.

Known for his daily light-hearted segment The Other Side of the News, morning news anchor Mike Rogers celebrates 30 years at NewsRadio 1080 KRLD on Wednesday.

After a tragedy such as the Uvalde school shooting, On an episode of Ask the Expert North Texas, David Rancken and Kristin Diaz sat down with former Fort Worth Police Chief Jeff Halstead to give us an understanding of how such horrific acts can keep happening. KRLD's John Liddle takes a look at how these events shape our mental health and ways to be more vulnerable and understanding of one another...

When it rains in North Texas from March through June, there's often a chance for thunderstorms, hail, and even some tornadoes. But what makes this part of the country susceptible to those threats? And how should we prepare for them? In a roundtable format KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff, Warning Coordination Meteorologist at the National Weather Service's Fort Worth office Jennifer Dunn, and...

When Mattie Parker was sworn in as Fort Worth mayor in June, she became the youngest leader of a large city in the United States. Nearly one year into office, Parker, 38, is helping prepare the city for the murder trial of Aaron Dean, facilitating conversations between Sundance Square tenants and management and says she's fatigued by the polarization of political primaries.

The city of Dallas is working to catch up on maintenance for its roads, bridges, alleys and sidewalks, chair of the city council transportation and infrastructure committee Omar Narvaez says. Plus, Brandon Lewis of NuBrakes, Daniel Armbruster with AAA Texas and Sean Merrell of the American Society of Civil Engineers discuss car maintenance, potholes and how to avoid costly repairs.

The population in Texas grew by about four million people from 2010 to 2020. As more cars hit the roads in the Lone Star State, how are the streets and highways holding up and how is Texas paying for them? Texas Sen. Kelly Hancock (R-North Richland Hills), Dallas City Council member Omar Narvaez, Brandon Lewis of NuBrakes and Sean Merrell with the American Society of Civil Engineers discuss. The A...

Dallas police Chief Eddie Garcia joined the department in February 2021. Since then, murder, robbery, aggravated assaults and overall violent crime is down. KRLD's Austin York spoke with Garcia about the crime rate, his biggest surprise upon moving to Dallas and his love of the Cowboys.

Two years ago this week, COVID-19 disrupted nearly every facet of our lives. Small businesses faced a particularly daunting task -- figuring out how to make enough money to stay afloat until they could open their doors to customers again. While several businesses moved, adjusted, or even closed permanently, others made it work. Three small businesses on Denton's historic square explained their ini...

A federal jury found Guy Reffitt, a 49-year-old from Wylie, guilty on five charges related to the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. What comes next for the first person convicted on charges related to that day and how does it impact others facing similar allegations? KRLD's LP Phillips explains.

Guy Reffitt, a 49-year-old from Wylie, is the first person charged in connection to the deadly attack on the U.S. Capitol to go on trial. KRLD's LP Phillips explains why the first trial related to the insurrection is significant and what unfolded in the courtroom during the trial's first week.

U.S. Rep. Van Taylor (R-Plano) ended his campaign Wednesday after reports of an affair surfaced one day after he received 49% of the vote in the Republican primary. KRLD's LP Phillips spoke to former Collin County Judge Keith Self, who finished second in the primary and will now be the Republican nominee. Then, Univesity of North Texas political science professor Kimi King discusses the political...

Primary elections in Texas are March 1 with Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton all running for reelection this fall. Residents in the state's 30th Congressional District will have a new representative for the first time in 30 years with the pending retirement of Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson and former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price is running for Tarrant County Judg...

At 5 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2021, the official temperature at DFW Airport dipped below freezing. With the exception of a brief three-hour stretch, it would not eclipse 32 degrees again until 12 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 19. In Part 1 of KRLD's series looking back at the winter storm that hit Texas in February 2021, KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff explains how temperatures got so cold for so long.

When the power went out for many across Texas on Feb, 15, 2021, the outages were supposed to be rolling blackouts -- but that wasn't the case for millions of Texans. In some cases, the power stayed out for days. In Part 2 of KRLD's look back at the Texas Winter Storm of 2021, Texas Monthly senior editor Russell Gold , who's covered the energy industry for two decades, explains what was going on be...

Home damage, sky-high energy bills and more than $10 billion in insurance claims statewide highlight just some of the losses sustained by Texans in 2021 when a winter storm, frigid temperatures and a power outage left the state paralyzed for days. Part 3 of KRLD's look back at the 2021 Texas Winter storm focuses on those losses.

We're almost through the first month of the year, and if you're feeling discouraged about your progress toward your New Year's resolutions, let's get you some hope. Jacob Rivera, a performance specialist with Children's Health Andrews Institute for Sports Performance, powered by EXOS, works with many talented young athletes. Rivera says it's important to set goals that are attainable, yet stretch...

This year, the Presidential election will be unlike anything many of us have ever experienced. How will the pandemic affect voting? What will more mail in ballots mean for elections officials? Is record turnout expected? KRLD's Austin York takes a look at these and other question in this edition of KRLD In Depth.

Following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent demonstrations across the nation, there has been a call by some to "Defund Police". After the Austin City Council announced that it would cut millions from the Austin Police Department budget, Governor Greg Abbott proposed bold legislation, designed to prevent other cities in the state from making similar cuts. KRLD's Austin Yor...

The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is delaying the start of all fall activities for the state's two largest classifications, including Texas high school football, by five weeks. KRLD's Austin York takes a look at what this means and how it will affect smaller schools in this week's edition of KRLD In Depth.

It's a controversial topic: masks. Many experts and local leaders say they are a must if we want to slow the spread of coronavirus, while others say the face coverings infringe on their rights. Now Governor Greg Abbott says everyone in Texas must wear them, in counties with at least 20 positive coronavirus cases.  In this KRLD In-Depth we look into the debate, the advice, and the emotion over...

After two weeks of protests across North Texas, Dallas law enforcement and community leaders got together to discuss police reforms in a roundtable discussion. The 90-minute meeting was organized by Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Senator John Cornyn, who sits on the Senate's new Criminal Justice Reform Task Force. The task force will eventually propose federal legislation to reform the nation's pol...

As more gyms open up across Texas, what changes have been made? Are members reluctant to go back or anxious to get back in shape? In this KRLD In- Depth podcast Austin York talks to fitness icon Larry North, head of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and others who say gyms as we know them are likely changed forever.

The state of Texas has a plan to safely and cautiously open more and more businesses - while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.  Many struggling business owners are ready to start making money again, but some people refuse to go out, and say it's just too soon. In this KRLD In-Depth Austin York hears from the people who make the big decisions, those who disagree, and what the medical experts...