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Labor Day is over, which means it's officially back to school for all of America. Here, we dive into the latest in topics, including tech that can save lives ... and shorten lifespans. Plus, how much help with homework is okay and how to teach your kids about AI.

Redistricting, not a word that sounds all that sexy until you find out what it means for everything from Medicaid payments to tax rates. President Donald Trump pushes for Texas to gain five seats for the GOP, and here's what that would mean for the rest of us.

At least 89 people are dead in Texas after flash floods tore through over July 4th, wreaking havoc in the region and killing girls at a popular summer camp. Get the latest updates and insight from Texas leaders and reporters on the ground for KRLD Radio in Dallas, Texas.

For almost 50 years the Dallas Black Theater Academy has been creating a path for success for students across North Texas. They're this week's KRLD DIfference Makers.Katricia Eaglan was only 14 when she saw dancers from the Dallas Black Theater. It opened her eyes. "It was my first time seeing the company. That was my first time seeing dancers that looked like me, skintones, body type, dancing to music that I would be interested in dancing to," Katricia said. That's when she became interested in dancing and attending the Dallas Black Theater Academy. After graduating and joining the Dallas Black Theater professional touring company, Katricia is now the Director of the Dallas Black Theater Academy - which has been exposing the children of Dallas to all forms of dance since 1973. Photo credit: Getty Images

A first-generation college graduate is now helping to make the path to college graduation more accessible for North Texas students. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

A Fort Worth family is building a legacy working at the same place for close to 30 years. They're this week's KRLD Difference Makers. 

A North Texas mother's son was killed in combat, now she's making sure his legacy never dies. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

A neighborhood restaurant provided more than food during the winter storm, helping stranded drivers and making new friends. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.

She hadn't seen her high school friend in 20 years but she made a donation that saved her life. She's this week's KRLD Difference Maker.Megan Neitzal and Nono Osujee weren't much more than social media friends after graduating from Ursuline Academy of Dallas about 20 years ago, but in September Megan saw a post from Nono that she just couldn't move past.

A North Texas teen is using fine arts to boost the confidence and creativity of other kids. She's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker.

A North Texas boy with leukemia received bone marrow from a German man whom he’d never met. Joshua Coleman and DKMS are this week’s Difference Makers. Photo credit: Kim Leeson

A high school senior is helping homeless people find recovery, and get off the streets. Here's this week's KRLD DIfference Maker. Photo Credit:  Project Lorenzo 

A couple of former pro skateboarders created an urban farm to fight food insecurity and connect with their community. Here's this week's KRLD Difference Makers.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Statler will be the host for Thanksgiving for Your Service, a tribute to our nation’s heroes presented by Centurion American Development Group and Operation Forever Free. On Thanksgiving Day, all active first responders, retired veterans, medical professionals, and their immediate families are invited to enjoy a complimentary Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Image credit: Centurion American Development Group

A North Texan is using art to connect his community and create change. He's this week's KRLD Difference Maker. Images: Juan Velasquez