For almost 50 years the Dallas Black Theater Academy has been creating a path for success for students across North Texas. They're this week's KRLD DIfference Makers. Katricia Eaglan was only 14 when she saw dancers from the Dallas Black Theater. It opened her eyes. "It was my first time seeing the company. That was my first time seeing dancers that looked like me, skintones, body type, dancing to music that I would be interested in dancing to," Katricia said. That's when she became interested i...
May 05, 2023•3 min
A first-generation college graduate is now helping to make the path to college graduation more accessible for North Texas students. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Apr 07, 2023•3 min
A Fort Worth family is building a legacy working at the same place for close to 30 years. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.
Mar 03, 2023•2 min
A North Texas mother's son was killed in combat, now she's making sure his legacy never dies. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Feb 24, 2023•2 min
A neighborhood restaurant provided more than food during the winter storm, helping stranded drivers and making new friends. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Feb 03, 2023•3 min
She hadn't seen her high school friend in 20 years but she made a donation that saved her life. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker. Megan Neitzal and Nono Osujee weren't much more than social media friends after graduating from Ursuline Academy of Dallas about 20 years ago, but in September Megan saw a post from Nono that she just couldn't move past.
Jan 27, 2023•2 min
A North Texas teen is using fine arts to boost the confidence and creativity of other kids. She's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker.
Jan 13, 2023•2 min
A North Texas boy with leukemia received bone marrow from a German man whom he’d never met. Joshua Coleman and DKMS are this week’s Difference Makers. Photo credit: Kim Leeson
Nov 18, 2022•3 min
A high school senior is helping homeless people find recovery, and get off the streets. Here's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker. Photo Credit: Project Lorenzo
Nov 11, 2022•2 min
A couple of former pro skateboarders created an urban farm to fight food insecurity and connect with their community. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Makers.
Nov 08, 2022•3 min
For the fifth consecutive year, the Statler will be the host for Thanksgiving for Your Service, a tribute to our nation’s heroes presented by Centurion American Development Group and Operation Forever Free . On Thanksgiving Day, all active first responders, retired veterans, medical professionals, and their immediate families are invited to enjoy a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Image credit: Centurion American Development Group...
Oct 28, 2022•2 min
A North Texan is using art to connect his community and create change. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker. Images: Juan Velasquez
Sep 16, 2022•3 min
An Oak Cliff non profit, helping high school students get new shoes and a new state of mind. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers. Image: Alejandra Zendejas
Sep 02, 2022•2 min
Some Dallas Police officers are going beyond the call of duty to bring smiles - and shoes - to kids in the neighborhoods they patrol. They're this week''s KRLD Difference Makers.
Aug 26, 2022•3 min
A North Texas nurse is going above and beyond to make sure her students and their families stay safe and healthy. Veronica De La Torre was already super busy as a registered nurse at a local hospital, but a phone call from a recruiter prompted her to take on even more. "A recruiter didn't know that I'm a chronic asthmatic or that my kids are chronic asthmatics but she told me that kids every year die in the school district from preventable asthma-related causes," Veronica said. "I was flabbergas...
Aug 12, 2022•3 min
A North Texas businessman found his calling in an unexpected way. He's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker. It was a death in his family that prompted businessman Alfonso Montiel to make a big change.
Aug 05, 2022•3 min
Doris Martinez was just a kid when her family moved here from Puerto Rico. Her grandmother was diagnosed with cancer and there were hospice nurses going to their home to provide care but none of the nurses could speak Spanish.
Jul 01, 2022•2 min
Two firefighters from two different departments happened to be in the right place, at the right time. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.
Jun 24, 2022•2 min
He's helping kids explore their passion in technology. He's this week's KRLD Difference maker.
Jun 10, 2022•2 min
They normally work on trucks - but this week a team of good samaritans is building bikes for a group of deserving kids. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers. They keep some of the largest fleets of vehicles rolling across the U.S. "FleetPride is the largest heavy-duty distributor of heavy-duty truck parts and service in the United States," said Victoria Roberts who is the Director of Marketing. "We supply all of the world's commercial fleets. We keep the U.S. running." Now the team at Flee...
May 27, 2022•2 min
A North Texas Girl Scout is getting high school students interested in books again with her award-winning idea. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
May 20, 2022•2 min
He's investing in education in the Dallas ISD - not just for his kids but for future generations. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
May 06, 2022•2 min
A self taught designer is now helping the younger generation discover their passion. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker. You might have seen Cat Dillon's work on some popular shows and movies.
May 02, 2022•2 min
A major donation making a big difference for hundreds of people. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Apr 22, 2022•2 min
An off-duty cop answered the call of duty - saving a man's life after a terrifying crash. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker. Image courtesy of the Grand Prairie Police Department
Apr 08, 2022•3 min
This Dallas educator gives students with disabilities a chance to flourish and have fun during the summer. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Apr 01, 2022•2 min
One North Texas family is helping others through one of the most difficult decisions they'll ever have to make. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers.
Mar 25, 2022•3 min
A North Texas Teacher is now part of an elite group of women changing the world through STEM. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.
Feb 25, 2022•2 min
Former police officer Justin Delacruz came up with Patrol Stories, a nonprofit organization that educates students on the role of police in their community, 911 safety education, and motivational techniques to become a successful adult.
Feb 11, 2022•2 min
We're proud to call Shawn Serfass and 2nd Chance Mentors this weeks KRLD Difference Makers.
Jan 28, 2022•2 min
