Morning Show News

If your kids have toys they no longer play with, consider donating them or recycling them. Mattel’s new PlayBack program makes it easy to do. Take a look!  ~ Starlene Stringer

Need a mammogram or know someone who does? A new non-profit can help you get one for free. It's called Mammogram Poster Girls and the founder is a breast cancer survivor! ~ Starlene Stringer

We went through a lot in 2020. Did it make you a better person? Many Americans say it did! ~ Starlene Stringer (photo credit: Good News Network)

A stroke in your 30s? Yes. It is possible and knowing the signs and symptoms can save your life! ~ Starlene Stringer (photo credit: NBC DFW)

What an honor! People are naming their babies after a popular person here in North Texas. Baylor Scott and White reports a 400% increase in the name Luka since Mavs star Luka Doncic arrived here in Big D. ~ Starlene Stringer

Little girls often think of their daddy as their hero and for Paizlee Parker, hers truly is. Rob Parker used his body to shield his little girl as a tornado moved through Waxahachie this week. He’s recovering in the hospital. Their trailer home is gone. But his baby girl only has a few scratches. ~ Starlene Stringer

FREEbies... It's Teacher Appreciation Week and several restaurants and businesses are offering freebies and discounts. There are even some deals for those who aren't educators. Take a look & feel free to share! ~ Starlene Stringer (photo credit: USA Today)

This great CEO helped several special needs employees keep working through the pandemic! ~ Starlene Stringer

Here's the new guy... mascot... THING The Dallas Mavericks have introduced us to. What do you think about Mavrello Ballovic?

Batman and Spiderman were in North Texas yesterday. They were dangling outside windows at Children's Health in Dallas, making patients and their families smile on National Superhero Day (Cape Day). Hopefully they brighten your day too! ~ Starlene Stringer  (photo credit: NBC DFW)