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
Lake Worth nursing home residents removed while state investigates COVID-19 'compliance issues'
The state of Texas is investigating a local nursing home that sources say was extremely short staffed and unable to care for coronavirus patients and other residents there.
Tarrant County reports 820 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
Tarrant County reported 820 new COVID-19 cases and two more deaths Monday -- that includes cases from the holiday weekend.
Dallas County reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for 3rd day in a row
For the third day in a row, Dallas County has reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, continuing a rising trend in new coronavirus cases.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas is opening its fourth unit to treat COVID-19 patients
For the first time in five days, Dallas County did not have a record number of new coronavirus cases.
Sen. Royce West, M.J. Hegar clash in Democratic primary runoff debate
Early voting is underway in Texas for runoff races that were supposed to happen in May. The pandemic pushed it back.
Early voting starts Monday, marking 1st time polls have been open in Texas during COVID-19 pandemic
Starting Monday, Texans can hit the polls for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic, as early voting for the July 14 runoff starts.
Free COVID-19 testing offered to hundreds at Paul Quinn College in Dallas
State and local health experts are trying to increase COVID-19 testing across the board in an attempt to get a handle on how and why the disease is spreading so quickly.
2 more North Texas establishments have alcohol permit suspended for not following COVID-19 protocols
A bar in Fort Worth and restaurant in Dallas their alcohol permits suspended for failing to follow protocols aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Defund the Police Block Party held in Downtown Dallas
Protesters are continuing to call for the defunding or reallocation of funding for the Dallas Police Department.
Dallas County hopes to follow Bexar County's lead by issuing mask mandate for businesses
Bexar County now has a law making it mandatory to wear a mask in any commercial business. It’s an order that Governor Greg Abbott agrees with.