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
Dallas Weather: At least 1 tornado confirmed; hail causes damage during Thursday's storms
The severe weather didn’t affect everyone in North Texas. But in some counties like Denton and Collin counties, it made an impression.
Texas Medical Board to clarify when medical exceptions can be made to state's abortion law
The Texas Medical Board will discuss language to clarify when a doctor can step in and not violate the state’s strict abortion law. This comes after the Texas Supreme Court called on the board to provide clarification during the Kate Cox case.
Dak Prescott Extortion Lawsuit: Woman accusing Cowboys quarterback of sexual assault files police report
A police report has now been filed against Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for an alleged sexual assault in 2017. This week, Prescott's legal team also filed an extortion lawsuit and met with Prosper police to file a criminal complaint.
Disabled woman living in her own filth begged to leave Arlington group home, affidavit says
The woman texted her friend that she was being held against her will. She told officers she tried to get out of the house, even going so far as to "cut her own wrists hoping someone would call 911." Police say that never happened.
Farmers Branch glow-in-the-dark park reopens after repairs, safety improvements
It was because of this popularity and other issues that the Joya Glow Park had to close for over a week. One notable change is a chain link fence surrounding the park's perimeter so it can be locked up at night.
United plane goes off the runway in Houston, passengers evacuated
The NTSB is investigating what caused a United airplane to roll off the runway at Bush Intercontinental in Houston Friday.
Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.
Texas Panhandle wildfires: Crews make progress containing largest fire in state history
The wildfire in the Texas Panhandle is now the largest in state history. Gov. Abbott and emergency officials gave an update Friday on the situation that has already taken two lives and injured others.
2024 Election: Republican early voting numbers higher than 2020 in Texas primary
Numbers show that Republicans are seeing more people voting early than in 2020. For Democrats, turnout is lower than 2020.
Biden and Trump make trips to Texas to discuss border crisis
The border crisis in Texas was the backdrop for the presidential campaign Thursday.