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
Mesquite homeowner shares squatter horror story in Texas Senate committee hearing
We hear about squatters in cities like New York and Los Angeles, but the problem is happening here in North Texas and across the state as well.
3 suspects plead guilty to robbing Fort Worth postal worker for 'arrow key'
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service says it is seeing a rise in threats and attacks on letter carriers and postal employees. Arrests for these types of crimes are up by 73% nationwide year-over-year.
Texas congresswoman files bill to deport foreigners committing crimes at college protests
The bill filed by Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne calls for a change in the immigration law that would deport foreign nationals found guilty of a crime at "pro-terrorism or antisemitic rallies" in the United States.
DeSoto High student let 17-year-old with gun inside school
DeSoto ISD says the teen is not a student in the district and was allowed inside the building by another student during an altercation.
Will Dallas' police chief leave for Austin or Houston? The pros and cons of each job
Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia is being approached by other Texas cities for their top police job.
2 UTD Jewish students say they have experienced antisemitism on campus
The students who spoke said they faced hate speech on campus before the war started but said things have gotten worse in recent weeks.
Cotton Bowl could soon be the home of a new pro team
The Cotton Bowl could be the home to a new professional sports team as soon as this summer.
North Texas school districts face resistance to athletic upgrades at the ballot box
Texans love sports. But ever since bond votes had to be itemized, voters have passed education projects and rejected sports plans.
Arlington police release video of officer shooting knife-wielding man
The Arlington Police Department released body camera video of an officer-involved shooting last week.
Paxton sues Biden Administration over gun sales requirement: 'Come and take it'
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden Administration to block new requirements for gun sales.