It's not too late! Use this guide to reap the benefits of homegrown veggies this fall. Advertisement If you can't get enough of homegrown garden produce—or spring planting passed you by— don't hang up your trowel just yet. Diane Blazek, executive director of the National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections in Downers Grove, Illinois, says there's still time to plant a second crop to harvest this fall. "Fall is the perfect time to grow vegetables," she says. "They even taste better in the cool temperatures. And, if Mother Nature threw you a curve ball in spring, it's a chance to circle...…It's not too late! Use this guide to reap the benefits of homegrown veggies this fall. Advertisement If you can't get enough of homegrown garden produce—or spring planting passed you by— don't hang up your trowel just yet. Diane Blazek, executive director of the National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections in Downers Grove, Illinois, says there's still time to plant a second crop to harvest this fall. "Fall is the perfect time to grow vegetables," she says. "They even taste better in the cool temperatures. And, if Mother Nature threw you a curve ball in spring, it's a chance to circle...WW…

Breaking NewsProtests don’t appear to have caused surge in COVID-19 cases in Texas.6:06 PM CDT June 29, 2020DALLAS — It is human nature to try to get to the bottom of things. When we find a problem, we want to fix it.Recent Black Lives Matter protests were all about pointing out a big problem and demanding big fixes.But some people, especially on social media, are trying to point to protests as part of the problem, too.In repeated stories and posts and comments, people linked the surge in COVID-19 cases in Texas to those demonstrations.“I don’t think we’ll know for sure, but certainly the...…Breaking NewsProtests don’t appear to have caused surge in COVID-19 cases in Texas.6:06 PM CDT June 29, 2020DALLAS — It is human nature to try to get to the bottom of things. When we find a problem, we want to fix it.Recent Black Lives Matter protests were all about pointing out a big problem and demanding big fixes.But some people, especially on social media, are trying to point to protests as part of the problem, too.In repeated stories and posts and comments, people linked the surge in COVID-19 cases in Texas to those demonstrations.“I don’t think we’ll know for sure, but certainly the...WW…

Breaking News“Folks have got to help us out,” said Dr. Joseph Chang.9:32 PM CDT June 25, 2020DALLAS — Dr. Joseph Chang is stressed out, and he isn't keeping that a secret.As chief medical officer for Dallas County’s only public hospital, he has a constant eye on data.And a little more than two weeks ago the data started changing.“As we got past our previous peak, you start to get a little nervous,” he said.Thirty days ago, Parkland Hospital had 50 COVID-19 patients. As of Thursday, that number was up to 110.The numbers match trends seen all over the city, county, region and state of...…Breaking News“Folks have got to help us out,” said Dr. Joseph Chang.9:32 PM CDT June 25, 2020DALLAS — Dr. Joseph Chang is stressed out, and he isn't keeping that a secret.As chief medical officer for Dallas County’s only public hospital, he has a constant eye on data.And a little more than two weeks ago the data started changing.“As we got past our previous peak, you start to get a little nervous,” he said.Thirty days ago, Parkland Hospital had 50 COVID-19 patients. As of Thursday, that number was up to 110.The numbers match trends seen all over the city, county, region and state of...WW…

Breaking NewsDallas Police Chief Renee Hall said state troopers will help “fill the gap” as DPD officers work to prevent a repeat of 2019's violent summer.6:55 PM CDT May 28, 2020DALLAS — Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said the crime plan she presented to councilmembers in January has resulted in an overall reduction in crime, but violence continues to plague certain neighborhoods.Hall said Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and county constables will be brought in to help DPD “fill the gaps” in those neighborhoods this summer.She said the department is using data to zero in on...…Breaking NewsDallas Police Chief Renee Hall said state troopers will help “fill the gap” as DPD officers work to prevent a repeat of 2019's violent summer.6:55 PM CDT May 28, 2020DALLAS — Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said the crime plan she presented to councilmembers in January has resulted in an overall reduction in crime, but violence continues to plague certain neighborhoods.Hall said Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and county constables will be brought in to help DPD “fill the gaps” in those neighborhoods this summer.She said the department is using data to zero in on...WW…

Breaking NewsPandemic recovery will be the major focus of the next legislative session, but advocates for gun reform say Texas can fight COVID-19 without forgetting El Paso.6:30 PM CDT August 3, 2020Pain doesn’t go away in 12 months but the spotlight often does.On Aug. 3, 2019, a man who posted a white supremacist manifesto online drove from Allen to El Paso and killed 22 people at a Walmart. One more victim died months later.On Aug. 31, 2019, eight people died in another shooting rampage that stretched from Midland to Odessa.There had been prior mass shootings in Texas – at a high...…Breaking NewsPandemic recovery will be the major focus of the next legislative session, but advocates for gun reform say Texas can fight COVID-19 without forgetting El Paso.6:30 PM CDT August 3, 2020Pain doesn’t go away in 12 months but the spotlight often does.On Aug. 3, 2019, a man who posted a white supremacist manifesto online drove from Allen to El Paso and killed 22 people at a Walmart. One more victim died months later.On Aug. 31, 2019, eight people died in another shooting rampage that stretched from Midland to Odessa.There had been prior mass shootings in Texas – at a high...WW…

Breaking NewsThe state says coding errors from two labs and a system upgrade on Aug. 1 caused an artificial 24.5% positivity rate. The rate dropped to 16% Thursday and Friday.6:22 PM CDT August 14, 2020DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday the Texas Department of State Health Services had brought in a “data team” to determine why the positivity rate of COVID-19 tests spiked to record levels in the first two weeks of August, reaching 24.5% on Wednesday.The positivity rate is . The higher the percentage, the more alarming to public health experts.Abbott has previously said he would consider...…Breaking NewsThe state says coding errors from two labs and a system upgrade on Aug. 1 caused an artificial 24.5% positivity rate. The rate dropped to 16% Thursday and Friday.6:22 PM CDT August 14, 2020DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday the Texas Department of State Health Services had brought in a “data team” to determine why the positivity rate of COVID-19 tests spiked to record levels in the first two weeks of August, reaching 24.5% on Wednesday.The positivity rate is . The higher the percentage, the more alarming to public health experts.Abbott has previously said he would consider...WW…

Breaking NewsPastor Robert Jeffress encourages masks: "As Christians especially, we’re supposed to be concerned not just for ourselves but the well-being of our weaker brother."10:31 PM CDT June 26, 2020DALLAS — First Baptist Dallas has been planning its “Celebrate Freedom Sunday” with Vice President Mike Pence as the headliner guest for more than a year.But with a pandemic raging and coronavirus cases surging across Texas – especially in Dallas – the church faced a question: cancel or move ahead with plans?“We didn’t want to cancel,” said Pastor Robert Jeffress. So, the service is being...…Breaking NewsPastor Robert Jeffress encourages masks: "As Christians especially, we’re supposed to be concerned not just for ourselves but the well-being of our weaker brother."10:31 PM CDT June 26, 2020DALLAS — First Baptist Dallas has been planning its “Celebrate Freedom Sunday” with Vice President Mike Pence as the headliner guest for more than a year.But with a pandemic raging and coronavirus cases surging across Texas – especially in Dallas – the church faced a question: cancel or move ahead with plans?“We didn’t want to cancel,” said Pastor Robert Jeffress. So, the service is being...WW…

“It really justifies the reason why people are protesting – because of the exclusion."10:18 PM CDT June 11, 2020DALLAS — From the moment President Donald Trump landed at Love Field until he departed, officers from the Dallas Police Department provided protection.But Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall was not invited to meet with him.Neither was Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown.Neither was Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.Hall, Brown and Creuzot are black. Brown and Cruezot are elected Democrats. “It really justifies the reason why people are protesting - because of the...…“It really justifies the reason why people are protesting – because of the exclusion."10:18 PM CDT June 11, 2020DALLAS — From the moment President Donald Trump landed at Love Field until he departed, officers from the Dallas Police Department provided protection.But Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall was not invited to meet with him.Neither was Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown.Neither was Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.Hall, Brown and Creuzot are black. Brown and Cruezot are elected Democrats. “It really justifies the reason why people are protesting - because of the...WW…

Breaking NewsProtecting homeless people from cold and COVID-19 takes cash. Agencies desperately need more.9:48 PM CST February 9, 2021DALLAS — In any other year, Rev. Rachel Baughman would have spent the last few days preparing to act as a shelter from the bitter cold about to descend upon Dallas.On frigid nights pre-pandemic, about 85 people would typically take her church up on the offer of a warm meal, group prayer, and a temporary cot.This February deep freeze – a week of frigid temperatures is in the forecast for North Texas – comes in the middle of a global pandemic.Oak Lawn United...…Breaking NewsProtecting homeless people from cold and COVID-19 takes cash. Agencies desperately need more.9:48 PM CST February 9, 2021DALLAS — In any other year, Rev. Rachel Baughman would have spent the last few days preparing to act as a shelter from the bitter cold about to descend upon Dallas.On frigid nights pre-pandemic, about 85 people would typically take her church up on the offer of a warm meal, group prayer, and a temporary cot.This February deep freeze – a week of frigid temperatures is in the forecast for North Texas – comes in the middle of a global pandemic.Oak Lawn United...WW…

Breaking NewsCharlie Borowczak used his own money to adopt angels from the Salvation Army when he was just 6.7:27 PM CST December 25, 2020DALLAS — A couple of weeks before Christmas 2010, Charlie Borowczak’s mom recorded a video of her 6-year-old son in front of their Christmas tree proclaiming his wish for Christmas: that the two angels he adopted off the Salvation Army Angel Tree at NorthPark Center in Dallas would be thankful for what he got them.He said he’d pray for them in a high-pitched little boy’s voice.For Christmas 2011, Charlie had a new goal and his parents recorded a new...…Breaking NewsCharlie Borowczak used his own money to adopt angels from the Salvation Army when he was just 6.7:27 PM CST December 25, 2020DALLAS — A couple of weeks before Christmas 2010, Charlie Borowczak’s mom recorded a video of her 6-year-old son in front of their Christmas tree proclaiming his wish for Christmas: that the two angels he adopted off the Salvation Army Angel Tree at NorthPark Center in Dallas would be thankful for what he got them.He said he’d pray for them in a high-pitched little boy’s voice.For Christmas 2011, Charlie had a new goal and his parents recorded a new...WW…