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On Wednesday, the doors officially opened to the newest major attraction in north Texas Universal Kids Resort now welcomes families with young kids to experience everything from SpongeBob to Minions, from Trolls to Gabby This park is specifically built for children under the age of 8. We're joined by Sharon Parker from Universal Kids Resort.

It's a murder trial that has captured the attention of the entire country, if not the world. And it's right here in our backyard. Karmelo Anthony is on trial for murder at a track meet in Frisco. The DA says he stabbed Austin Metcalf to death. Anthony admitted the stabbing, but he claims it happened in self-defense. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by our criminal expert, Dr. Alex del Carme...

We've talked a lot about the different security measures that the police are taking in north Texas and around the country when it comes to the World Cup. There's one area that's getting a lot of attention that has nothing to do with keeping fans and players safe during the matches. That's the topic of human trafficking. There are a lot of warnings that the World Cup could be a centerpiece for traf...

Coming up on Sunday, it's International Flight Attendant Day. It's a day to recognize the hard working women and men that do so much more than just serve drinks and food on airlines. They are on the front lines of keeping the world's flights safe. It's also one of the most misunderstood jobs around. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Sam Wilkins. She's the 1st Vice President of TWU Local 5...

Higher gasoline prices won't keep Texans from hitting the road for the first travel weekend of the summer Triple A Texas 3.7 million people will leave home to travel at least 50 miles, starting a week from Thursday to the following Monday, May 25. That number is slightly higher than last year. It's more than 6 percent higher than 2019 On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Daniel Armbruster fr...

The ongoing situation in Iran is trickling down to all kinds of different industries. That includes a business that has seen more than its fair share of trouble. That's the restaurant business. Some major restaurant chains are seeing their sales growth drop, because of higher gasoline prices. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Dr. Emily Williams Knight from the Texas Restaurant Association...

Gasoline prices spike again overnight around here... up more than 20 cents. That came after they jumped 30 cents in some areas over the weekend. Average price around here is more than $3.90. It's really affecting drivers all over the DFW area, the state, and the entire country. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Daniel Armbruster from Triple A Texas.

It has been an extremely busy few days for north Texas when it comes to the bad weather. That means insurance adjustors will have their work cut out for them as people start to try to make claims. What goes into that process? On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Rich Johnson from the Insurance Council of Texas...

Thousands of veterans can get a jump start on their civilian lives, thanks to a job fair that's coming to AT&T Stadium next week. RecruitMilitary is coming back to north Texas for the annual Dallas Veterans Job Fair on April 30th from 11 in the morning til 3 in the afternoon. It's available for anyone who wore the uniform of our country, as well as their wives and dependents. On today's Ask The Ex...

This weekend, we can save more money when we shop for emergency supplies in Texas. This is one of the state's three sales tax free weekends. You can save the sales tax when you stock up on items that you'd need in case of an emergency On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's Office.

It's a real tough time for people on the hunt for a new job. Around 80 percent of the people out of work say... they're having a rough go with the search for a new job. A new study finds only 23 percent of them say they still have the motivation to keep up the hunt. More than 30 percent flat-out stopped looking. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by our jobs expert, Julie Bauke from https://t...

It's almost time to render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's. The deadline is coming on Wednesday for Americans to file their income taxes with the IRS. Things are a bit different this year for a lot of tax payers. On today's Ask The Expert, we get some advice from Demrie Henry, she's the managing partner at the Greenlight Tax Group.

There's never a good time for fuel prices to go through the stratosphere, but when people are planning their summer vacations, that makes it even harder. There are a lot of changes for airlines and cruise lines, because of the situation in the Middle East. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Casey Carr from Carr World Travel.

It's one of the main reasons why people get into crashes these days. They're not really paying attention to what's going on along the roads. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month It's the second most common factor in traffic crashes. More than 86 thousand crashes last year. On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Daniel Armbruster from Triple A Texas.

The United States is headed back to the Moon for the first time in 54 years. Four astronauts are set to leave on the Artemis II rocket for a trip around the Moon on Wednesday. That would be the first visit there since the last Apollo mission On today's Ask The Expert, we're joined by Dr. Philip Anderson. He's physics professor and the director of the Hanson Center for Space Sciences at UT Dallas.

President Trump says Iran has agreed to not pursue a nuclear weapon - as the Pentagon moves forward with new military deployments to the Middle East. KRLD speaks with NewsNation National Security Contributor Lt. Gen. Richard Newton about what happens next in the conflict.

The ball at the top of Reunion Tower in downtown Dallas is getting an upgrade. Crew have installed hundreds of new lights. They are replacing the lighting system that has been in place since 2012.

We are on the heels of the start of March Madness. Come tomorrow, many people will hope to work their bracket to the top and final winner... and for many a lot is on the line-- including their job. Multiple surveys show average productivity dips during March Madness, mainly because employees spend work time watching games, checking scores, and talking brackets. We're joined by Julie Bauke with the...

March 13th is National Sleep Day! We are also about to wrap up National Sleep Week tomorrow. On Ask the Expert, Dr. Jasmine Jacob joins us. She is a sleep provider with parkland health.

On this date in 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID as a worldwide pandemic. So many years later, COVID is still around.. and it IS still taking lives, but not to the extreme that we saw five and six years ago. On Ask The Expert, we're joined by Dr. Joseph Chang, he's the Medical Director at Parkland

Transportation keeps North Texas moving, but when challenges hit, whether it’s weather, supply chain issues, or new regulations... the trucking industry feels it first. On Ask the Expert, we are joined by John Esparza, President and CEO of the Texas Trucking Association, to talk about what’s impacting drivers and deliveries across our state.

When you live in Texas, you might need to take a close look at your homeowners or renters' insurance, as we get ready to go into severe storm season here. The Texas Supreme Court just made a big ruling when it comes to paying for damage to our homes, when they get hit by twisters. The Justices ruled that tornadoes count as windstorms. That could mean millions in damage that won't get paid. On toda...

Many North Texans are venturing back out after a week of being couped up in their house. As they hit the stores, many are still seeing empty shelves from the panic buying before the storm. The winter storm brought icy roads and dangerous driving conditions for our truckers, leading some to not fulfill their routes bringing goods to stores. On Ask the Expert, John Esparza with the Texas Trucking As...

We know it has been a slippery week for us in North Texas and that has cause some of us to literally slip and fall and find ourselves in the doctor's office. For others, the weather might have prevented them from going the doctor when they needed to. On today's Ask the Expert, we're joined by the Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Health, Dr. Joseph Chang. He shares how th...

With this continuing cold snap across North Texas, many families are facing added challenges -- from higher utility bills to difficulty getting out to grocery stores. The North Texas Food Bank is on the front lines of helping those in need, and today we’re checking in to see how these freezing temperatures are affecting their ability to serve the community.” On today's Ask the Expert, Sarah Burns...