Morning Show News

Today is NATIONAL HUGGING DAY and after recently losing his father unexpectedly, Dewayne Johnson aka “The Rock,” suggested everyone should text, call, hug, kiss and visit their loved ones. “The movie star said, “You hug them and you hug them hard. Because that's what I'm doing with my family and my friends and the ones I love."

Getting married or know someone who is? If so, consider a Whataburger wedding! The popular restaurant chain is allowing couples to tie the knot or renew their vows on Valentine's Day at six Whataburger locations across the Lone Star State. Plus, one couple will win $5000 dollars!

It’s Girl Scout Cookie time! Starting today, girls across North Texas will learn how to run a successful business, improve their communication skills, and to be great leaders. I’m proud to say I was a Girl Scout and I’m proud to say I won our Girl Scout cookie challenge this week, by correctly predicting a win for LSU. I picked them because I like purple (LOL). Girl Scout cookie boxes are colorful too! Pick your fave and support kids across North Texas!

Former NBA great, Shaquille O’Neal, was in North Texas yesterday to surprise a South Oak Cliff high school basketball player who excels both on and off the court. He helped Kylon Owens pick out a suit for prom and then stayed to watch him play in a game last night.

Would you let your 9-month old baby wash the dishes?  Denise Jackson did and the video of her grandbaby has gone viral.

Representing for moms everywhere, tennis star Serena Williams, has won her first title since giving birth to her baby girl. To make the win even greater, she’s donating the prize money to help with fire relief in Australia.

Congratulations to former Dallas Cowboys Coach, Jimmy Johnson. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame over the weekend. The announcement brought him and others (including former Cowboys QB, Troy Aikman) to tears.

Andriana Nixon is now an honorary Fort Worth police officer. The 6-year-old who was recently sworn in, needs our prayers. She has a rare type of liver cancer and is scheduled to have surgery on Monday, to determine if she'll be placed on a waiting list for a liver transplant.

Need a job or know someone who does? The Census Bureau is hiring here in North Texas and nationwide. They need more than 77-thousand census takers in DFW and they're paying good money. Take a look & tell your friends!

The brother of Botham Jean told Amber Guyger ( the woman who took the life of his brother ) he forgives her, didn’t want her to go to jail, prays she gives her life to Christ and asked for permission to hug her.