Commentary: How Martin Luther King Jr. Inspired An Observance Of Lent
For many of the faithful in North Texas, the season of Lent is winding down, and concludes April 15th. But for Brent Barry, Pastor of NorthPark Presbyterian Church in Dallas, this Lenten season has...
View ArticleCardiomyopathy: Heart Disease That Can Often Go Undiagnosed
The term "cardiomyopathy" refers to diseases of the heart muscle that make it difficult over time for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. As many as one in 500 people may have the condition....
View ArticleTexans Concerned Over Pipeline CEO Kelcy Warren's Role On Parks & Wildlife...
Texas senators met Wednesday morning to consider confirming Kelcy Warren, the CEO of the Dallas-based company building the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline, to the state’s Parks and Wildlife...
View ArticleDallas City Council Approves $100,000 To Boost Security Of City's Emergency...
The Dallas City Council on Wednesday approved up to $100,000 to increase security for the city’s emergency alarms system, which was triggered last weekend by someone from the Dallas area, according to...
View ArticleThe Internet Is Gratified: 'April The Giraffe' Gives Birth On Popular Livestream
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz_errIBq3Y Updated at noon ET Sunday For a large portion of the Internet, patience has finally paid off. April, a giraffe at New York's Animal Adventure Park, gave...
View ArticleTexas Standard Wins Three National Awards, Including 'Best Of Show'
Texas Standard, the statewide public radio newsmagazine, has won three National Headliner Awards , including "best of show" for radio.
View ArticleSobbing Passenger, Confrontation Caught On Video Of American Airlines Incident
Another nightmare encounter between a passenger and an airline is going viral and sparking an outcry against an industry accused of routinely mistreating its customers. An American Airlines employee...
View ArticleDallas High Schoolers Take On The State's Tough Issues In New Debate Competition
Dallas high schoolers recently debated a topic that's dominated Texas headlines — school vouchers — in the Mayor's Cup, a new high school debate competition organized by the Dallas Urban Debate...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About The 'Eraser Challenge,' A Potentially Harmful Trend
Another potentially dangerous trend: the "eraser challenge." That's where you vigorously rub an eraser on your skin while reciting a certain phrase or the alphabet. The results can be disfiguring or...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn't Rely Too Much On National Rankings To Gauge High School...
U.S. News & World Report recently released its annual rankings of the best high schools in the country. The Dallas school district’s School for the Talented and Gifted dropped to fourth place –...
View ArticleCord Blood: A Small Amount Does A Lot Of Good
An umbilical cord after birth yields about three to five ounces of cell-rich cord blood. That's not a lot, but enough of it can help treat more than 80 or so diseases. A North Texas oncologist says...
View ArticleDon Hill, Former Dallas City Council Member, Dies After Prison Release
Former Dallas City Council member Don Hill, who once served as mayor pro tem and was sentenced to prison on bribery charges, died Saturday. He was 65.
View ArticleFrom U.S. House Floor, Texas Democrat Calls For Trump's Impeachment
Amid multiple Trump-related scandals rocking the Capitol, U.S. Rep. Al Green , D-Houston, called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump from the House chamber on Wednesday morning.
View ArticleDallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price Will Not Be Retried
John Wiley Price is now completely free of the federal corruption charges that dogged him for years.
View ArticleThe PSA Test For Prostate Cancer: No Before, Now Maybe
Five years ago, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended against routine blood tests to measure your level of prostate-specific antigens – the PSA test. The task force now recommends men 55...
View ArticleHospital-Acquired Anemia: When Blood Testing Is Too Much Of A Good Thing
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have been looking into the reasons why patients return to hospitals within 30 days. Results in 2016 focused on patients discharged with unstable vital...
View ArticleNew Study: Parents Benefit From Being With Kids In The ER. Some Doctors Feel...
Family members usually have to wait outside when doctors treat someone for a serious injury. But that’s changing with trauma care for children. A new study finds it can be beneficial for the family to...
View ArticleJet Lag: Here's How To Prevent And Treat The Worst Part Of Travel
Many of you travelers will reach your summer vacation spot by plane, and for some, that will mean jet lag. And the more time zones you cross, the worse your symptoms can be. However, there are possible...
View ArticleWhat Parents Need To Know About Recent Study On Lead Found In Baby Food Samples
New research by the Environmental Defense Fund using federal data found detectable levels of lead in 20 percent of baby food samples. While the Food and Drug Administration has determined safe levels...
View ArticleFort Worth ISD Voters Will Consider $750 Million Bond Package, 'Penny Swap'...
In just three years, the Fort Worth School District could have about 4,000 more students than it does today. To help pay for a growing student population, district voters on Tuesday will consider a...
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