Today, we're talking about something that touches the heart of our community, helping our neighbors in need. Joining me is Eileen, from the Dallas Food Bank, to talk about how they're supporting families across Polk County, what kinds of donations make the biggest impact, and how each of us can get involved.

Food Bank Website: https://www.dallasfoodbank.com/
Food Bank Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DallasFoodBank/

Today, we’re joined by Mike Quisenberry, Engineering Technician and Environmental Compliance Specialist for the City of Dallas. Mike is here to discuss one of the most colorful times of year: leaf pickup season, and how we can all contribute to keeping our storm drains clean and protecting local water quality.

Today, we’re welcoming back a familiar face, Kelly Most, Youth Services Librarian at the Dallas Public Library. Kelly’s here to talk about the library’s popular tradition, the Winter Reading Program.

Today, we’re talking about Harry Potter Night at the Dallas Public Library, a magical evening for fans of all ages. Kelly Most, our Youth Services Librarian, joins me from the Dallas library, and she’s here to tell us all about this exciting event.

Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our newer leaders in the city, Fire & EMS Chief April Wallace. Chief Wallace recently stepped into her role last year, leading the Dallas Fire & EMS team, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for the community to get to know her better, hear about her vision for the department, and learn how residents can support and connect with their fire service.

Today, we’re excited to introduce you to one of our newer leaders in the city, Fire & EMS Chief April Wallace. Chief Wallace recently stepped into her role last year, leading the Dallas Fire & EMS team, and we thought this would be a great opportunity for the community to get to know her better, hear about her vision for the department, and learn how residents can support and connect with their fire service.

Today, we’re diving into an important topic that really keeps our community moving forward: volunteering for a city committee. These committees are made up of community members just like you, who take the time to help shape policy, guide decisions, and provide valuable input to the City Council. To talk about why these committees matter and how you can get involved, I’m joined by Dallas City Manager Brian Latta.

Today, we’re talking about an exciting time of the year, fall sports season. Football, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and others. I’m sure our athletes have been working hard, and the stands are about to fill with fans ready to cheer them on. I’m joined by Dallas High School’s Athletic Director, Ron Snively, to give us the inside scoop on what’s ahead this season. 

Today, we’re joined by Dallas City Council President Larry Briggs to discuss several important topics that impact our community - from our water system and the proposed new dam, to the Police Station project, and the state of our local economy, including updates on the Mill District, the former bank property, and the La Creole node.

On todays episode we’re talking about traffic safety, especially as it relates to school zones. With students heading back to class, it’s a critical time to remind ourselves of the rules of the road, the reasons behind them, and how we can all work together to keep our streets safe.