Katherine Hobbs
Morning Producer and Podcast HostBorn in London, Morning Producer and Podcast Host Katherine Hobbs has lived across the U.S. since 2001. Prior to joining 四虎影院, she produced three podcasts for WJCT Public Media and Florida Public Media and wrote for Jacksonville Magazine, Autism Parenting Magazine and EU Jacksonville, among others. Katherine is thrilled to return to Texas after briefly living in Austin to share the stories that impact our North Texas community. When she鈥檚 not working, Katherine can be found admiring public libraries and visiting penguin colonies around the world.
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The bills would stiffen penalties for trespassing in animal enclosures, elevating some offenses to felony charges. They would also classify unauthorized entry into enclosures at zoos, aquariums, and other animal care facilities as a state jail felony.
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In a city known for its sprawling highways and rapid development, green spaces in Dallas are proving to be more than just a luxury 鈥 they鈥檙e a public health necessity. A new study from Southern Methodist University reveals a powerful connection between access to nature and mental well-being, especially in historically underserved neighborhoods.
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The Fort Worth Police Department reports that it is close to finishing the processing of a significant number of untested sexual assault evidence kits. This backlog drew public attention after a h[-gpof investigative reports last year by NBC 5.
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After more than a year of disputes, the Fairview Town Council approved construction of the Fairview Texas Temple, a project by the LDS Church. The decision follows a series of revisions to the temple's design and name that aimed to address community concerns and zoning regulations.
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Cuts to federal funding cuts forced the Dallas Department of Health and Human Services to lay off 11 staff and 10 temporary workers. Many of the terminated employees worked in immunization outreach.
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Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind President Donald Trump鈥檚 company Truth Social, became the first firm listed on the newly launched NYSE Texas.
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The City of Dallas鈥 Quality of Life, Arts and Culture Committee met Tuesday to discuss the logistics of their plan to temporarily relocate The Black Academy of Arts & Letters due to the $3.7 billion renovation of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
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Nasdaq is launching a new regional headquarters in Dallas. In a press conference Tuesday, Nasdaq said it hopes the move will further embed the stock exchange operator in the Texas business landscape.
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After a fight between parents caused a stampede and fears of a shooting, Varsity Spirit says it will make some major changes and called the incident at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center "disappointing and frustrating."
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The Mavericks take on the Lakers tonight in Los Angeles in the first matchup between the two teams since a blockbuster trade sent Luka Don膷i膰 to California in exchange for Anthony Davis. But Don膷i膰 will be back in the Lone Star State on April 9 when the Mavs host the Lakers at the American Airlines Center 鈥 and ticket prices are surging.
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The airline's Executive Vice President & Chief Transformation Officer Ryan Green's departure coincides with the company鈥檚 first major layoffs in its history. Southwest said his departure is unrelated to the 11 senior officials laid off earlier this week.
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Three staff members, including the principal of Newman International Academy High School in Arlington, were arrested in connection with a child grooming investigation.