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Thursday night, the capital of the country music world is not Nashville, it's Frisco, Texas. That's because the biggest names in country music are here in North Texas for tonight's Academy of Country Music Awards at the Star in Frisco. Reba McEntire hosts and you can watch the event for free on Amazon Prime Video. This is the second year in a row that Frisco gets to host the ACM's.

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. TxDOT is launching its "Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles" campaign and reminding drivers to remain alert and watch carefully for motorcycles on Texas roadways.In 2023 in Texas, 599 motorcyclists were killed in motor vehicle crashes and 2,483 motorcyclists were seriously injured. The number of motorcyclists killed on Texas roads in

The general election is coming up in less than six months. And people are already feeling the stress of what's going to be an absolutely brutal campaign for Congress and the White House. We've only scratched the surface of the anxiety that people are going to feel with the primary campaigns across the state and country. We'll get inundated with all kinds of negativity with campaign

We are wrapping up Teacher Appreciation Week today. It is a special time to acknowledge the hardworking and dedicated teachers who strive to make a difference in the lives of young people every day.Teach For America (TFA) Dallas/Fort Worth is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every child receives an excellent education.On Ask the Expert, their Executive Director, Bibi

During the month of May, we take the last Monday of the month to remember those who gave their lives in service to this country on Memorial Day.But, May is also National Military Appreciation Month, where everyone can take some time to give appreciation to everyone who served in America's Armed Forces.It's also just as vital to show that same appreciation for the families of our mi

May is Mental Health Month. Our students' mental health is important for their success.Communities In Schools of the Dallas Region is helping schools have access to mental health resources as well as training them to deal with children who need extra attention.On Ask the Expert, Dr. Summer Rose joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is their Chief Clinical Officer and breaks down how

May is Women’s Health Month. For women listening, it is imperative to prioritize your health and empower yourself by learning more about the resources available to you. Chief Medical Officer at Parkland Health, Dr. Joseph Chang, joined Ask the Expert on Monday. He is also a board-certified OBGYN.

They call it one of the seven deadly sins. It's rage. And it doesn't just hurt your spirit, it can actually be physically dangerous as well.There's new research from the American Heart Association that says anger is a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. It's all very medical, but the bottom line is.. if you can't control your anger, you could be looking for real troubl

The restaurant and food service business has hit a new milestone.It's the biggest employer in the state of Texas. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says it just became the largest private employer, and took that top spot from the health care industry. 11 percent of the working people in Texas are working somewhere serving food.... that's mostly restaurants, but it also includes cateri

Knowing how to swim isn't just out of fun for the summer, it's also important to recognize that not everyone has always had the opportunity to learn to swim. This is why it is so important to recognize, in order to save lives around the water-- swimming lessons should be available for everyone. "Only 46% of Black and 47% of Latine children had swimming lessons, compared to 72% of w