Ask the Expert North Texas

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. Last year, it brought more than 31 million dollars to the economy of Frisco and all of North Texas.

On today's Ask The Expert, the mayor of the city of Frisco, Jeff Cheney joined us.

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 increased by 7% last year, and intersection fatal crashes in our state increased by 21%.

On today's Ask the Expert, we have Alice Rios, spokesperson with TXDOT.

How many of these accidents we see in North Texas include motorcyclists?

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 commercials, the news, and the debates.

What can we do to stamp out the noise and lower our blood pressure?

On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Ken Jones joined us. He's a Behavioral Health Clinical Officer at Texas Health Resources.

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 Yasmin Katsev joined the KRLD Afternoon News to share some ideas on how parents and students can express their appreciation for their hardworking and dedicated educators.

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 military.
On today's Ask The Expert, retired Vice Admiral William French joined us. He is the CEO of the Armed Services YMCA

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 they are implementing their mission in schools.

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 trouble. Your risk could go as high as five times normal

On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Kenneth Saland joined us. He's a cardiologist at Texas Health Dallas.

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 catering companies and bars.
Restaurants bring in more than 106 billion dollars. That's the first time that it's gone past 100 billion.

On today's Ask The Expert, Emily Williams Knight joined us. She's the President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association

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 white children," according to a parent survey (Northwestern/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago). Studies show there is a generational influence, if the parent doesn't know how to swim, most likely, the child will not learn either.

To help break this cycle, the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is stepping in with the goal to eliminate childhood drowning (CDC says drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4). The Y partners with apartment complexes across the metroplex to offer free Safety Around Water lessons (SAW) to children who otherwise wouldn't have access. Last year, the SAW program served 5,834 swimmers!

On Ask the Expert, Jen Pewitt joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She is the Vice President of the YMCA Metropolitan Dallas.

It's no secret that a lot of people look at their social media as a chief source of information on just about anything. Some in Gen Z say they trust the money advice they get from YouTube more than they do from actual money experts. It's also true for diet and nutrition. Almost 60 percent of Millennials and Gen Z say they get their health info from TikTok. But, only 2 percent of that advice is worth anything.
On Ask The Expert, Leisa Hart joined us. She's a health and fitness expert.

Last week.... A former Baltimore high school athletic director was arrested for allegedly using artificial intelligence to impersonate the school principal in a recording that included racist and antisemitic comments about individuals at the school.

The investigators say the athletic director faked the principal's voice. They are now facing charges that include theft, stalking, disruption of school operations and retaliation against a witness.

On Ask the Expert, Dr. Alex Del Carmen joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is Professor and Associate Dean of the College of Liberal and Fine Arts and the School of Criminology, Criminal Justice and Strategic Studies at Tarleton State University.

He shares his concern with how common these AI crimes are becoming and how far behind the law is in being able to prosecuting AI crimes.

Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emergency supplies. Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's office joined Ask the Expert on Friday.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand.

On Ask the Expert, Stephen Raeside joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is their Chief External Affairs Officer. He invites everyone who wants to make a difference with the Food Bank to join them for their annual fundraiser. Empty Bowls is happening Friday, April 26th from 11a-1p at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn. Visit their website for tickets.

A little over two months ago, Dallas signed an agreement to become a sister city with Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. In the last few days, it's become a target again for Russian forces in the now more than two-year war. Joe Lindsley, an American reporter who has been there since the start of the war, joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday.

As Earth Month continues... we're keep up with the conversation on ways to identify environmentally friendly habits to keep our Earth happy.

Goodwill Dallas is celebrating Earth Month by shedding light on a trending yet often misunderstood topic – sustainable clothing. The organization itself keeps MILLIONS of pounds of clothes out of local landfills.

On Ask the Expert, Lauren Holloway, VP of development and communications of Goodwill Dallas joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She shares ways on how we can we take a look at our closets and make informed choices while shopping.

On Ask the Expert, CPA, CA Maya Corbic joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some of the areas Americans go wrong with the way we handle our money.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month... it is a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support.

A week ago, the country stopped for the most part as the moon came between the Earth and the Sun, as it eclipsed the sun's rays for a time.

We got to see the eclipse in 100% totality in some parts of the country, but the entire nation got a portion of it.

NASA worked with the Globe Program to look at the effects of that cosmic event, and its impact on the environment.

On today's Ask The Expert, Trena Farrell joined us from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

Thursday, we heard about the death of O.J. Simpson. He'd been in hospice after a long fight against prostate cancer. On today's Ask The Expert, Dr. Pat Fulgham joined us. He's a Urologist and the Surgical Director of Oncology at Texas Health Presbyterian.