Clik here to view.
Community Hero: “Retail As Art”
Feb. 25, 2013: A unique scholarship program for students in Dallas is growing — and it’s all thanks to a North Texan and former educator himself who’s always been passionate about supporting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Fossil Creek Community Development Center
This week we recognize a great group of volunteers at the Fossil Creek Community Development Center in northeast Tarrant County, as our KRLD Community Heroes. The non-profit organization provides food...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Custodian &‘Life Changer Of The Year’
EULESS (KRLD) – Charles Clark has been a custodian at Trinity High School in Euless for 24 years. But to many students, Mr. Clark is so much more. Mr. Clark is a mentor to countless kids in need of a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Keller ISD’s Shattered Dreams Program
KELLER (KRLD) – A two-day program designed to educate students, parents, and the community about the serious issue of underage drinking wrapped up last week in the Keller ISD. Today, we honor one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: AIDS Services Of Dallas
AIDS Services of Dallas is a non-profit organization which provides “quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS”. Dennis Kershner is a co-chair for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: A Good Samaritan Responds To Deadly Crash
The investigation continues into what caused last week’s deadly charter bus crash on State Highway 161 in Irving. Today, we honor one of the first good Samaritans who pulled over, ran to the scene, and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KRLD Community Hero: Mercy Chefs
A group of chefs and volunteers happened to be in the right place at the right time, when the deadly explosion in West occurred. Their Texas-based mobile kitchen was in place for a fundraider that was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KRLD Community Hero: Giving Back In Arlington
Stephen and LaNette Hammond (Credit: Mosaic Arlington) Stephen Hammond, the Pastor at Mosaic of Arlington, wears a lot of hats and plays a powerful role in strengthening the Arlington community. “He...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KRLD Community Hero: Feeding The Hungry
Hundreds of local employees at Sabre Holdings participated in the first ever “Pack-A-Thon” last week, where they formed teams and packed over 150,000 meals for hungry children in another part of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Puppy Rescue Mission
(credit: CBS 11 News) A special organization that helped reunite a U.S. solider with the puppy he saved while deployed in Afghanistan is being recognized as our KRLD Community Hero. The Puppy Rescue...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Heroic Teen Saves Friends From Fire
A weekend party in rural Kaufman County would likely have ended in tragedy if not for the heroic actions of an 18-year-old girl. A fire erupted overnight at a cabin just outside of Scurry, Texas, where...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: From Incarceration To Life
The Exodus Ministries of Dallas is a non-denominational Christian organization that helps Texas women transition from incarceration to life in the real world. play pause Other Side of the News KRLD...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: 13-Year-Old Raises Awareness For Homeless Children
Nearly 200 deserving volunteers are awarded with $1,000 scholarships to be used for college. Four students from the Dallas-Fort Worth-area were chosen from more than 35,000 nominees nationwide. One of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Reaching Out To Recruit Students
Claudia Garcia works for the College Access and Community Outreach Program at Tarrant County College. Garcia reaches out to local junior highs and high schools to help answer any questions that...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Student Foregoes Homecoming Tradition To Feed Needy Families
SOUTHLAKE (KRLD) – Homecoming in Texas is defined by decorative mums and the crowning of a school’s homecoming queen and king. But to one girl in Southlake, the event was an opportunity not to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KRLD Community Hero: Fighting Human Trafficking
EULESS (KRLD) – Twenty-seven million people around the world are trapped in the world of human trafficking. Half are children. Today we are recognizing a woman in Euless who has made it her mission in...
View ArticleClik here to view.
KRLD Community Hero: Fighting Crimes Against Children
ARLINGTON (KRLD) – A North Texas police detective has a passion for doing what’s right as part of the Crimes Against Children’s unit. His efforts have now earned him statewide recognition. Arlington...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Grand Prairie Officer Puts Others First
KRLD (GRAND PRAIRIE) – Grand Prairie Police officer Mark Calvert spends his free time each fall working to help Grand Prairie families in need. As part of the department’s Santa Cop program, Officer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Interns Deliver Super Hero Capes To Child Patients
KRLD (DALLAS) – A group of 75 high school and college interns at Verizon took time last week to bring a bit of joy to some children in need. The group designed and decorated super hero capes, which...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Community Hero: Colleyville HS Campus Leaders
Follow CBSDFW.COM: Facebook | Twitter Ryan Young is the leader of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes – FCA of NE Tarr Co. He played 5 seasons in the NFL, one of his last with the Dallas Cowboys....
View Article
