KRLD Difference Makers

Back to School 2025: Tech that can detect shootings, concerns over AI, heart problems and screen time, plus where cell phones are banned in class

Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.

Trump pushes for Texas redistricting and California threatens one of its own in 'Game of Thrones' style tit-for-tat

Redistricting, not a word that sounds all that sexy until you find out what it means for everything from Medicaid payments to tax rates. President Donald Trump pushes for Texas to gain five seats for the GOP, and here's what that would mean for the rest of us.

Where were the sirens? Questions rise in devastating Texas floods as hope wanes for more survivors

At least 89 people are dead in Texas after flash floods tore through over July 4th, wreaking havoc in the region and killing girls at a popular summer camp. Get the latest updates and insight from Texas leaders and reporters on the ground for KRLD Radio in Dallas, Texas.

Difference Makers use dance to create a path of success

For almost 50 years the Dallas Black Theater Academy has been creating a path for success for students across North Texas. They're this week's KRLD DIfference Makers.Katricia Eaglan was only 14 when she saw dancers from the Dallas Black Theater. It opened her eyes. "It was my first time seeing the company. That was my first time seeing dancers that looked like me, skintones, body type, dancing to music that I would be interested in dancing to," Katricia said. That's when she became interested in dancing and attending the Dallas Black Theater Academy. After graduating and joining the Dallas Black Theater professional touring company, Katricia is now the Director of the Dallas Black Theater Academy - which has been exposing the children of Dallas to all forms of dance since 1973. Photo credit: Getty Images

Difference Maker makes path to college graduation accessible for North Texas students

A first-generation college graduate is now helping to make the path to college graduation more accessible for North Texas students. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.