Steven Dial
You know the kid that always got in trouble for talking too much, or always asking a lot of questions? Yea, that was me.
I grew up in Decatur, Georgia and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Claflin University, the first Historically Black College in South Carolina where I served as the SGA President.
My first reporting job was at WLTX in Columbia, South Carolina. At WLTX I won an Edward R. Murrow Award for my reporting on concussions in middle and high schools.
In 2015 I started working with First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida. There I covered the 2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump, the church shooting in Charleston, the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting and Hurricane Matthew.
In 2016 I won an Emmy for my reporting on coaching salaries and education.
Following Jacksonville, I was a reporter at KSHB in Kansas City, Missouri. While enjoying some great BBQ, I covered politics in Kansas and Missouri. I served as lead reporter during the Gov. Eric Greitens sex scandal and resignation. I also covered historic flood and multiple tornados.
Mentoring is important to me. Since 2011 I have been a "big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters in multiple states.
I’m proud of my Atlanta roots and sports teams, my personal passion is covering politics. I’m a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists.
The latest from Steven Dial
Health officials worried about the CDC changing vaccine recommendations
Public health officials across the country are worried about a possible change in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine recommendations. Health insurance providers could stop covering the cost of immunizations if that happens, and the change could lower vaccination rates and access.
Will US Rep. Jasmine Crockett run for Senate? What it could mean
Dallas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is considering a run for U.S. Senate in the spring Democratic primary, with an announcement scheduled for Monday afternoon.
Questions surround Texas A&M student's death after Austin tailgate event
A Texas A&M student died over the weekend after attending a tailgating party at the University of Texas in Austin. Now, her family wants more answers about her death.
College student deported while trying to fly home to Texas for Thanksgiving
A college student was detained at the airport in Boston while trying to board a flight to visit her parents in Texas for Thanksgiving. An attorney for the 19-year-old said she was deported to Honduras less than two days later.
What's next in the battle over Texas's redrawn congressional map
The fate of Texas’s congressional district map drawn by Republicans is now in the hands of the United States Supreme Court. But the clock is ticking for candidates who must file for the 2026 election by Dec. 8.
Storms and equipment outages lead to ground stops at DFW Airport, Love Field
DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field are leading the nation in delays and cancellations on one of the busiest travel days of the year. The North Texas airports had ground stops on Monday because of the weather and a communications equipment issue.
Missing juror leads to Dallas Co. fentanyl dealer’s conviction being overturned
A fentanyl dealer’s 30-year prison sentence is being overturned because of a missing juror during his Dallas County trial.
North Texas representatives plan for 2026 election as new congressional map in turmoil
With a Supreme Court battle looming, the federal court ruling blocking Texas' new congressional map is adding uncertainty to the 2026 election.
THC Ban: Texas Ag Commissioner supports regulations over federal ban
In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.
Will beef prices come down? Texas Ag Commissioner weighs in
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, beef and veal prices rose nearly 15% from this time last year. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller believes it will take several years for things to get better.