Why Dallas sports fans should be excited about the Mavericks' and Stars' playoff runs
The Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars have not won a playoff series in the same season since 2003. This year, the Mavericks finished fifth in the Western Conference and will take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round, while the Stars won the Western Conference and will play either the …
Why solar power is important to the future of Texas energy
Partnering with EarthX, KRLD will host Audacy Conversations: The State of the Environment to talk more about the environment and offer tips to keep the Earth clean. We spoke with one of our anchors, Austin York who reported a story about the use of solar power and how efficient it can be. How does…
Why did Pornhub disable its site in Texas?
In mid-March, Pornhub stopped service in Texas after a dispute the company says infringes on adults’ rights to access protected speech. According to the Texas Tribune, the site sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton last year “to block enforcement of a 2023 state law that requires websites that hos…
Where was all the anticipated eclipse traffic?
For weeks leading up to Monday's total solar eclipse, North Texans were warned about the traffic on major highways with hundreds of thousands of people projected to descend on Dallas-Fort Worth. But those traffic jams never materialized as the moon moved past the sun and eclipse watchers went on a…
How will eclipse-driven tourism impact the state economy?
As many as 1 million people could descend on Texas this weekend to see the total solar eclipse on Monday. Cities along the path of totality, like Del Rio and Hillsboro, will host festivals in an effort to capitalize on the phenomenon, which hasn't happened in Texas since 1878. What will the influx…
The science behind a total solar eclipse
You’ve probably heard by now, but on April 8, a total solar eclipse will cover a large swath of Texas. This space phenomenon doesn’t happen often and there’s a reason. We spoke with Leticia Ferrer. She's the host of the podcast Totality Talks and the author of the book Texas Solar Eclipse.
How much is Texas spending on border security?
Immigration has always been an issue in politics. However, in recent months Texas has been at a standstill with the federal government for border protection laws and policy. According to The New York Times, since 2021, Texas has sent National Guard troops and state police officers along the Texas a…
Who's responsible for security along the Texas-Mexico border?
The back-and-forth over Texas Senate Bill 4 is just the latest in a series of border security disputes between the state and the federal government. This week's episode of Texas Wants to Know digs into who's responsible for what when it comes to the border. UNT Dallas College of Law professor and…
How Tex-Mex cuisine merges Mexican culture and Texas influence
Originating in South Texas, the first time Tex-Mex food was brought into Texas was around the 1800s. Since then, many entrepreneurs and chefs have taken the cuisine into the booming restaurant. The traditional Mexican cuisine shapes Texas’ culinary heritage, but Mexico is a huge country. There are…
What’s the latest on Texas Senate Bill 4?
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday extended a freeze on Texas’ Senate Bill 4. The stay will last until March 18th. During this time, the court will consider whether or not it will allow Texas to enforce the bill, which would make crossing the border illegally a crime. The first offense would be a …