Tell It To Tim: Texas lawmakers, ERCOT and a strange object in the sky
This week on Tell It To Tim there's anger in Austin and anger at Austin. Plus, what's that in the sky? Happy Friday!
This week on Tell It To Tim there's anger in Austin and anger at Austin. Plus, what's that in the sky? Happy Friday!
Coronavirus expert hopeful third vaccine will get approval soon
The FDA may soon approve a third coronavirus vaccine by drug maker Johnson and Johnson. Dr. Ben Neuman, the chief virologist at Texas A&M University's Global Health Research Complex, joined Good Day to talk about the pros and cons of that new single-shot vaccine.
The FDA may soon approve a third coronavirus vaccine by drug maker Johnson and Johnson. Dr. Ben Neuman, the chief virologist at Texas A&M University's Global Health Research Complex, joined Good Day to talk about the pros and cons of that new single-shot vaccine.
Economist Paul Krugman weighs in on the failure of the Texas energy grid
Paul Krugman won a Nobel Prize in economics and is a regular commentator in the New York Times. He's hosting a virtual event Thursday night to discuss his new book -- Arguing with Zombies. He thinks the deregulation of the Texas power grid may be one of those zombie ideas.
Paul Krugman won a Nobel Prize in economics and is a regular commentator in the New York Times. He's hosting a virtual event Thursday night to discuss his new book -- Arguing with Zombies. He thinks the deregulation of the Texas power grid may be one of those zombie ideas.
Plano mayor discusses power outages, Rodney Reese and summer interns
One of the many Texas mayors demanding answers about last week's power failures is Plano's Harry LaRosiliere. He joined Good Day to talk about what the city is doing to help its residents. He shared his thoughts on a black teenager who was arrested while walking home from work in the snow and took a moment to promote his summer internship program.
One of the many Texas mayors demanding answers about last week's power failures is Plano's Harry LaRosiliere. He joined Good Day to talk about what the city is doing to help its residents. He shared his thoughts on a black teenager who was arrested while walking home from work in the snow and took a moment to promote his summer internship program.
Alana Rocha: Texas winter storm, power grid and more
There was a shortage of electricity in Texas last week but there is no shortage of talk in Austin. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joined Good Day to talk about whether the state can deliver a solution or just hot air after the deep freeze.
There was a shortage of electricity in Texas last week but there is no shortage of talk in Austin. Texas Tribune reporter Alana Rocha joined Good Day to talk about whether the state can deliver a solution or just hot air after the deep freeze.
Richardson helping residents apply for federal assistance
The city of Richardson is helping residents navigate the forms needed to apply for federal disaster recovery assistance because of last week's storm.
The city of Richardson is helping residents navigate the forms needed to apply for federal disaster recovery assistance because of last week's storm.
Denton could borrow millions to cover high electricity costs
The city of Denton is one of several in Texas with its own electric utility and it took a real hit in the winter storm with unexpectedly high costs. It may have to borrow millions of dollars to cover that.
The city of Denton is one of several in Texas with its own electric utility and it took a real hit in the winter storm with unexpectedly high costs. It may have to borrow millions of dollars to cover that.
FEMA opening vaccination sites in Arlington and Dallas
Krysta Overton, an external affairs officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, talks to Good Day about the plans to get vaccination sites up and running in Dallas and Arlington.
Krysta Overton, an external affairs officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, talks to Good Day about the plans to get vaccination sites up and running in Dallas and Arlington.
TMZ: Aaron Rodgers engaged to Shailene Woodley
TMZ's Michael Babcock gives an update on Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley's recent engagement. Plus, Vanessa Bryant, the wife of the late Kobe Bryant, is not sitting back quietly. She had some choice words for a rapper.
TMZ's Michael Babcock gives an update on Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley's recent engagement. Plus, Vanessa Bryant, the wife of the late Kobe Bryant, is not sitting back quietly. She had some choice words for a rapper.
Couple delivers baby at home during Texas winter storm
Many families faced perils last week without power and water but few like the Ford family. Snow and ice kept their mid-wife from coming so they delivered their baby daughter themselves at home.
Many families faced perils last week without power and water but few like the Ford family. Snow and ice kept their mid-wife from coming so they delivered their baby daughter themselves at home.
Program at Dallas hospital focuses on COVID-19 long haulers
They are called long haulers -- people who have lingering effects after recovering from COVID-19. UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas has one of the nation's first programs to help them get back to their normal lives.
They are called long haulers -- people who have lingering effects after recovering from COVID-19. UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas has one of the nation's first programs to help them get back to their normal lives.
Texas Monthly ranks best new restaurants
Texas Monthly food critic Pat Sharpe joins Good Day to talk about the magazine's latest issue which names the best new restaurants in the state and the drinks and dishes you don't want to miss.
Texas Monthly food critic Pat Sharpe joins Good Day to talk about the magazine's latest issue which names the best new restaurants in the state and the drinks and dishes you don't want to miss.
Should you buy a home backup generator?
If you spent part of last week without power, you might be wondering if a backup generator would be a good investment. Electrician Austin Tweedy from Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric and Roofing joins Good Day to talk about the pros and cons of investing in a portable or whole-home generator.
If you spent part of last week without power, you might be wondering if a backup generator would be a good investment. Electrician Austin Tweedy from Bacon Plumbing, Heating, Air, Electric and Roofing joins Good Day to talk about the pros and cons of investing in a portable or whole-home generator.
Virtual gala to benefit charity supporting women in the workplace
This weekend, you are invited to a special virtual gala championing the work a Dallas non-profit does to empower and inspire women in the workplace. It's called 4Word and it will be moderated by trailblazing sports agent Molly Fletcher.
This weekend, you are invited to a special virtual gala championing the work a Dallas non-profit does to empower and inspire women in the workplace. It's called 4Word and it will be moderated by trailblazing sports agent Molly Fletcher.
North Texas Church Holds Emergency Relief Campaign
Pastor Nathaniel Green, Sr. says his church community saw a need to help North Texans so Grace Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Dallas is hosting a virtual fundraising event starting at 5pm Sunday, February 21 to support people who have been negatively impacted by the Winter storm.
Pastor Nathaniel Green, Sr. says his church community saw a need to help North Texans so Grace Cathedral Church of God in Christ in Dallas is hosting a virtual fundraising event starting at 5pm Sunday, February 21 to support people who have been negatively impacted by the Winter storm.
Tips to file insurance claims after the Winter Storm
Home and vehicle damage is widespread for so many Texans after this historic Winter storm. Camille Garcia with the Insurance Council of Texas offers some tips to begin the claims process and start to recover without getting scammed.
Home and vehicle damage is widespread for so many Texans after this historic Winter storm. Camille Garcia with the Insurance Council of Texas offers some tips to begin the claims process and start to recover without getting scammed.
OurCalling launches new campaign
OurCalling in Dallas is always stepping up to help the homeless and the organization's working on a new facility to expand its mission. Pastor Wayne Walker joined Good Day Saturday to talk about the new capital campaign.
OurCalling in Dallas is always stepping up to help the homeless and the organization's working on a new facility to expand its mission. Pastor Wayne Walker joined Good Day Saturday to talk about the new capital campaign.
Black History Month Celebration Panel
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.-Omicron Sigma Chapter is hosting a Black History Month panel to focus on moving forward. The virtual event is February 25 at 7pm. To sign up go to www.omicronsigma1914.org
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.-Omicron Sigma Chapter is hosting a Black History Month panel to focus on moving forward. The virtual event is February 25 at 7pm. To sign up go to www.omicronsigma1914.org
Phi Beta Sigma Hosts Vitual Black History Program
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated is celebrating Black History in a unique way. Members of Omicron Sigma Chapter of the organization are pulling together resources to honor men and women who have made their mark in history and continue to shatter glass ceilings. They are inviting everyone to join them online February 25th for the celebration.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated is celebrating Black History in a unique way. Members of Omicron Sigma Chapter of the organization are pulling together resources to honor men and women who have made their mark in history and continue to shatter glass ceilings. They are inviting everyone to join them online February 25th for the celebration.
Energy expert looks at the costs and challenges of reforming Texas' power grid
There are so many questions about why millions of Texans faced record cold without power. Good Day got some answers from Bruce Bullock, the director of the Cox School's Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University.
There are so many questions about why millions of Texans faced record cold without power. Good Day got some answers from Bruce Bullock, the director of the Cox School's Maguire Energy Institute at Southern Methodist University.