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
Texas early voting kicks off with long lines at some polling locations
The first day of early voting in Texas was met with long lines at some polling locations. Those who waited said they wanted to get their vote in on the first day and check it off their to-do list.
MLB expanding to Austin? Group making their pitch | Texas: The Issue Is
The World Series is approaching, and no team from Texas will be taking the mound. FOX 7's Rudy Koski spoke with a group from Austin pushing to get the capital city a MLB team.
With execution halted, TX death row inmate Robert Roberson to address lawmakers in ‘shaken baby syndrome' case
A death row inmate who was scheduled to be executed last night will instead testify before state lawmakers on Monday.
Dallas County runs third test of its voting machines to address concerns
Dallas County Elections ran another test of its voting machines on Thursday after Republicans raised concerns about accuracy. Republican lawmakers claim the tests are all about election integrity.
North Texas officials ready transportation plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The host committee is responsible for transporting FIFA teams, officials, volunteers and employees. That's on top of the ticketed fans. It has to have a transportation plan in to FIFA by March.
Highlights: Ted Cruz, Collin Allred face off in only debate for Texas U.S. Senate seat
Cruz worked to tie Allred to the Biden administration, while Allred worked to paint Cruz as someone who is only out for himself.
Ted Cruz-Colin Allred Senate debate
With three weeks before Election Day, Texas incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and his challenger, Democrat Congressman Colin Allred will meet to debate on Oct. 15 at 7 p.m.
Dallas County launches its own dedicated opioid overdose prevention hotline
Compared to last year, opioid-related deaths are down. However, the evolution of fentanyl has created a new challenge for North Texas.
DNC Chair Jamie Harrison on Texas Senate race | Texas: The Issue Is
We are just days away from early voting in the US Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred. Democratic National Committee chair Jamie Harrison explains why the party has its eye on the Lone Star State.
Sen. John Cornyn pushes for laws to protect kids online
Texas Sen. John Cornyn wants more federal protections for kids on social media – what many parents would consider common sense rules. But getting Congress to agree is another matter.