Abel Gonzales, who earned the nickname "Fried Jesus" after winning five Big Tex Choice Awards, visited the Mid-Morning Mike Check and brought the most expensive food item at the State Fair of Texas: fried lobster tail.

Big Tex Urban Farms is in the Errol McCoy Greenhouse near the base of the Ferris wheel and operates year-round, providing produce to organizations near Fair Park like Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Institute in the Mill City neighborhood, Cornerstone Baptist Church, and Austin Street Shelter. Head grower Drew Demler joined the Mid-Morning…

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred will meet tonight in a debate in their race for Cruz's seat. Photo credit: Jasper Colt/USA TODAY and Jay Janner/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

From abortion to immigration, there are a number of factors Americans are considering when preparing to cast their vote for president. But one factor typically weighs above them all: the economy.

While responding to devastating hurricanes Helene and Milton, the American Red Cross, is facing unprecedented challenges.

A cold front will make its way to North Texas by Tuesday night, but first, we have to endure high temperatures in the low 90s.

Our App today is called Retouch Me. No one likes what they look like when they take a selfie on the phone. That's why photo apps have filters. Now, you don't have to go through so many different clicks to get just the right look. This app can do all the right edits to make you look the best you can in your photos. It can take a few pounds off here,…

Dr. Gonzalo Perez-Garcia joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He shares how mental health is viewed in the Hispanic culture as we continue to round out Hispanic Heritage Month this week, we are shining the spotlight on mental health within the Hispanic and Latin communities.

Cowboys Insider Bobby Belt joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to discuss Dallas' loss to the Lions on Sunday.

Steve Goodtime visited the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Monday to explain his "rock n' roll circus."

A fire at a marina on Grapevine Lake damaged ten boats and sent one person to the hospital Sunday. KRLD's Alan Scaia has the story.

The first cold front moved through North Texas Sunday night, and the second one arrived Tuesday evening, finally bringing a taste of fall to the area. Unfortunately, no rain will accompany the second front as the rain-free October continues.

Our App today is called Endel. This is an app to help you focus or if you need to relax, or if you need help with your sleep. It uses artificial intelligence and soundscapes to fill the air to help you achieve those needs. You put in the time of day, your location, the environment around you, even your heart rate, and it comes up with the sounds yo…

Oklahoma University's play-by-play host, Toby Rowland, joins Mike and Austin during the Mid-Morning Mic show before the UT vs OU game tomorrow.

The official Radio voice of the Longhorns Craig Way joins Mike and Austin on the the Mid-Morning Mic Show from the State Fair of Texas ahead of the Texas-OU game this weekend.

KRLD's Austin York and Mike Rogers talked with Bonnie-Jill Laflin to discuss tomorrow's UT game predictions, longhorn fun facts, and more!

Texas and Oklahoma fans will pack the State Fair of Texas Saturday for the 2024 Allstate Red River Rivalry. The State Fair of Texas expects 200,000 visitors with more than 90,000 attending the game at the Cotton Bowl.

A look at week 7 Texas college football games.

Texas and Oklahoma fans will pack the State Fair of Texas Saturday for the 2024 Allstate Red River Rivalry. The State Fair of Texas expects 200,000 visitors with more than 90,000 attending the game at the Cotton Bowl.

The question of whether Texas can force the entire nation to shut down DACA is now before the 5th Circuit Appeals Court.

After an amazing Aurora evening across the northern hemisphere, things are calming down this morning. Believe it or not, there are a few showers dotting areas north of Hwy 380 this morning, but they're not going to amount to too much. Hot and dry is our weather story through the weekend y'all!

Our App today is called Grown By. There are people that want the freshest food that they can get. And the freshest food comes from American farmers. This app lets you connect up with local farmers near you. It could be for fresh fruit, veggies, cheese, or anything else straight from the farm. You can put together a shopping list and have your food …

Texas and the City of Dallas have started working on a design for a regional police training center. The center will be located on the UNT Dallas campus and could open in 2027.

Chauncey Golston making the most despite players missing from the Cowboys on today's Brad Sham report.

Hurricane Milton has crossed Florida and is headed back to sea, but Texas is sending more manpower to help deal with the effects. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia.

From the State Fair of Texas and DFW Italian Festival to a Michelada Festival in Fort Worth, there's no shortage of things to do around Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.

Our very warm weather pattern will continue through the weekend, but cooler weather is on the way next week! We’re waking up this morning to some clouds rolling in out of Oklahoma.

Our App today is called NHL. The NHL has started its regular season, and if you're a hockey fan, this is the app for you. It has all the information and highlights you want from your favorite NHL teams. It has a new feature called Game Stories, so you can see all the highlights you like. They can come in 10 second versions up to 10 minutes. You get…

The State of Texas will provide up to $50 million for debris removal in areas affected by severe weather this spring. The declaration will cover debris removal after the derecho in Houston May 16 and Hurricane Beryl in July.

Cool mornings and very warm afternoons will be the weather story all weekend. Cooler weather arrives early next week.

Our App today is called Arc Search. This is a relatively new mobile browser, like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox. It uses AI to help with any searches that you might need and it says it finds the answers faster without all the links that you have to click through to find what you want. It has different features, like Voice Search. Or it has something c…

The NTT IndyCar Series will come to Arlington in 2026. The first "Grand Prix of Arlington" will be scheduled for that March.

Hurricane Milton is continuing to churn toward the west coast of Florida. It is now a Category 4 hurricane and thousands of people in its path are evacuating. Amy Lynch, who lives in Orlando, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Tuesday.

Cotton candy bacon on a stick was one of the Big Tex Choice Award winners this year. It's inventor, Isaac Russo, joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Tuesday.

Arlington Police Lt. Courtney White gives press update into the officer-involved shooting that resulted in a suspect's death. Two Arlington Police officers fired at a suspect who showed a gun Monday night. They had been called to an apartment complex on Lamar Boulevard between Collins and Baird Farm about 9 p.m.…

Magician Billy Kidd joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Tuesday at the State Fair of Texas.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to detail what landfall could look like. Photo credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The League of Women Voters urged students to participate yesterday when it was the last day to register to vote. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia.

Heads up if you were planning on any travel to Florida this week. Airlines are monitoring Hurricane Milton and are making adjustments.

Two Arlington Police officers fired at a suspect who showed a gun Monday night. They had been called to an apartment complex on Lamar Boulevard between Collins and Baird Farm about 9 p.m.

The weather in North Texas has been very quiet for early October, which is normally the second wettest month of the year. So far, there hasn't been a single drop of rain this month and nothing in the forecast shows precipitation for at least the next week.

Our App today is called Crash Companion. It's something we hear about all the time in traffic reports. Car crashes are a fact of life. Do you know what to do if you get into one? Chances are, you could be in some kind of shock or just not thinking clearly after someone slams into you, or you're the slammer. And there's a real chance, you'll have to…

Hurricane Milton became a Category 5 storm on Monday as its wind speed increased over the Gulf of Mexico. KRLD Chief Meteorologist Dan Brounoff joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check with more. Photo credit: Getty Images

Mighty Mike juggles bowling balls, tears whole packs of cards in half, and bends metal -- all while telling jokes and wearing a bathing suit that was in style 100 years ago. He joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check on Monday and can be found daily at 2 p.m., 4:15 p.m., and 6:30 p.m. on the Fringe Stage on the north side of the Cotton Bowl.…

The Cowboys beat the Steelers 20-17 on Sunday night in Pittsburgh. Cowboys' insider Bobby Belt joined the Mid-Morning Mike Check to break down the game. Photo credit: Joe Sargent/Getty Images

The US Supreme Court today sidestepped a chance to clarify whether Texas doctors can terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life is in jeopardy. KRLD's LP Phillips has more.

Mesquite Police have arrested a suspect they say shot at officers early Monday morning. Here's KRLD's Alan Scaia with details.

Above-average temperatures and no rainfall will greet North Texas through the weekend. Morning temperatures on Monday ranged from 65-70 degrees with clear skies and weak cold front moving through the area.

Our App today is the NBA app. The Dallas Mavericks are just a couple of weeks away from starting the regular season. So, it might be good to get everything in order right away. That way you don't miss any of the action from Luka and the rest of the team. This is the official app of the NBA. It lets you keep up with any of your favorite teams or all…