While we remain in the last few days of Women’s History Month in March, we wanted to point the spotlight on single mothers here in the DFW.

A recent poll identified that 48% of the single mothers in Dallas live in poverty. And beyond that, Dallas is ranked as one of the worst cities for single moms (according to WalletHub, Dallas ranks 133 out of 150 cities).

Interfaith Family Services’ CEO Kimberly Williams joined us on the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the life-changing services they offer to single mothers in Dallas.

While we remain in the last few days of Women’s History Month in March, we wanted to point the spotlight on single mothers here in the DFW. A recent poll identified that 48% of the single mothers in Dallas live in poverty. And beyond that, Dallas is ranked as one of the worst cities for single moms (according to WalletHub, Dallas ranks 133 out of 150 cities). Interfaith Family Services’ CEO Kimberly Williams joined us on the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss the life-changing services they offer to single mothers in Dallas.

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A spotlight on single mothers in DFW during Women's History Month

Students at Bowie High School in Arlington returned to campus Friday for the first time since Wednesday's shooting to retrieve their belongings. Wednesday afternoon, police say a 17-year-old student shot and killed an 18-year-old student outside the school just before dismissal.

Photo credit: Alan Scaia / NewsRadio 1080 KRLD

Students at Bowie High School in Arlington returned to campus Friday for the first time since Wednesday's shooting to retrieve their belongings. <a href="https://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/arlington-bowie-high-school-place-on-lockdown-police-say">Wednesday afternoon, police say a 17-year-old student shot and killed an 18-year-old student</a> outside the school just before dismissal.
Photo credit: Alan Scaia / NewsRadio 1080 KRLD

Students retrieve belongings from Bowie High School before classes resume Monday

Scattered storms will be around Friday and Saturday, but most of North Texas will stay dry. The best storm chance will be in the first half of Sunday, when some storms may become severe.

Photo credit: National Weather Service

Scattered storms will be around Friday and Saturday, but most of North Texas will stay dry. The best storm chance will be in the first half of Sunday, when some storms may become severe.
Photo credit: National Weather Service

Humid, windy Friday, with a chance of severe storms over the weekend

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A spotlight on single mothers in DFW during Women's History Month

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