Each Spring, the Texas Rangers host a media day so reporters can try their new concessions (for the good of journalism, you know, transparency) and to show off improvements to the ballpark. They put a lot of work into this event. I mean, they forged freakin’ souvenir bats for all of the new dishes! Imagine…… MORE
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Robbie Hoy 4/12/16; So Long…
I’ve been in broadcasting for ten years and I’ve had the chance to cover a wide range of stories. From some of the most heartbreaking, sad stories to encouraging and uplifting. After ten years in this business, I’m moving on. I’ve accepted a job with the City of Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau on their…… MORE
Hours Long Standoff Ends
It began as a shoplifting incident at a Dallas Walmart. An off duty officer was working as a security guard at the Walmart on St. Francis and Buckner, when he apprehended a suspect whom he believes to be shoplifting. This is when a small dispute began, and the suspect attempted to steal the officers gun.…… MORE
Marna Davis 3/31/16: We Never Would
On March 15th I was assigned to cover the story of Fort Worth Police Officer Matt Pearce, who had been shot several times. I went to JPS hospital for a news conference with Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald to update everyone on Officer Pearce’s condition. Before Chief Fitzgerald began his news conference he said something to all…… MORE
Sam Putney 3/29/16; The Most Superficial Trait that can keep You out of the White House
Remember when Donald Trump asked on camera could anybody imagine a “face like that” in the Oval Office, referring to Carly Fiorina? Well, that may very well may have resonated more than we know with voters. Looking back on the election in 2008, along with the use of social media, Barack Obama may only be…… MORE