Dionne Anglin

Fort Worth

Reporter at KDFW-TV (Dallas, TX)

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Articles

Fort Worth ISD student, 8, dropped off far from home; district blames bus driver shortage

5 days ago | fox4news.com | Dionne Anglin

FORT WORTH, Texas - A young Fort Worth ISD student is getting past a frightening ordeal involving an incident stemming from ongoing school bus issues. Fort Worth school bus mix-up What happened: David is used to being dropped off within eyesight of the home where he and his grandmother, Amparo Wynn, live. On Tuesday, the 8-year-old, who deals with developmental issues, was dropped off much further than usual in an apparent mix-up with a substitute driver.
Mom, son to graduate from TCU on Mother's Day weekend

6 days ago | fox4news.com | Dionne Anglin

Kyle Fields and Brandi Fields FORT WORTH, Texas - A mother and son will both cross the stage at TCU's graduation ceremony this Mother's Day weekend. The two say they shared late-night study sessions and strengthened their mother-son bond while chasing their graduation dream. The graduates TCU MBA candidate Brandi Fields is ready for the big moment, and her son, Kyle Fields, is earning his masters in liberal arts.
Mom, son to graduate from TCU on Mother's Day weekend

6 days ago | yahoo.com | Dionne Anglin

The BriefA mother and son are graduating on the same day from TCU. The graduation takes place the same weekend as Mother's Day. The family originally moved to Fort Worth from California, in large part to further their education. Kyle Fields and Brandi Fields (Source: TCU)FORT WORTH, Texas - A mother and son will both cross the stage at TCU's graduation ceremony this Mother's Day weekend.
Arlington PD first in state with expanded drone program

1 week ago | fox4news.com | Dionne Anglin

(Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg via Getty Images) ARLINGTON, Texas - The Arlington Police Department is elevating its use of drone technology. According to Chief Al Jones, the department is the first in the state to obtain a "line-of-sight" waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration. Jones says this expanded permit allows them to operate drones without a visual observer. The chief says the program will help police perform their job safely.
State agency reverses Tarrant County Meals on Wheels funding cut

1 week ago | fox4news.com | Dionne Anglin

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - State Health and Human Services Department officials have reversed course on a $450,000 funding cut to Tarrant County Meals on Wheels. It would have cut five services, including a program called "Home Meds" that aimed to keep any harmful food or drug reactions among clients receiving meals at bay. Other services to be impacted would have included nutrition counseling, social reassurance, participant assessment and transportation.
State agency reverses Tarrant County Meals on Wheels funding cut

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Dionne Anglin

The BriefTarrant County Meals on Wheels will no longer face $450,000 in funding cuts. The cut would have affected five programs that assisted the organization's clients. The Tarrant County operation is unsure why the cut was reversed by the state. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - State Health and Human Services Department officials have reversed course on a $450,000 funding cut to Tarrant County Meals on Wheels.
Midlothian Fire Department continues search for Riggs, the Midlothian firehouse dog

1 week ago | fox4news.com | Dionne Anglin

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas - A reward is being offered for the safe return of a beloved fire station dog in Midlothian that disappeared over the weekend. Midlothian firehouse dog, Riggs, went missing on Friday, May 2 and Midlothian Fire Department continues the search for the 3-and-a-half-year-old yellow labrador who lives at Fire Station One. What they're saying: Midlothian Fire Chief Dale McCaskill told FOX 4 that they brought in another canine trained to track scents to help search for Riggs.
Tarrant County Meals on Wheels impacted by funding cuts

1 week ago | fox4news.com | Dionne Anglin

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - Funding cuts could put services provided by Tarrant County Meals on Wheels in jeopardy. Tarrant County Meals on Wheels funding cut What we know: The state, which distributes federal dollars to Meals on Wheels, suddenly cut $450,000 from the agency's budget. That is in addition to an initial round of cuts several months ago. Back in October, Tarrant County Meals on Wheels had $1.6 million cut from its funding, with the warning that more cuts could be coming.
Fort Worth helps bring crime down on 7th Street

2 weeks ago | fox4news.com | Dionne Anglin

FORT WORTH - A brand-new tool to create a safer West 7th Street entertainment district in Fort Worth. Steel bollards to restrict traffic flow when necessary and maximize actual police officer boots on the ground. Major crime is down in the district at a 36% decline from this time last year. What they're saying: Fort Worth Police commander Amanda Heise tells FOX 4 multiple enforcement factors are in play. "They are in place and doing exactly what we thought they would do.
Amber Alert founder says system is being misused

2 weeks ago | fox7austin.com | Dionne Anglin

For nearly 30 years, the Amber Alert has helped locate abducted children. But its founder believes changes should be made to make the emergency alert system more effective. Amber Alert Origins Diana Simone is the person whose simple idea in 1996 became what is known today across the globe as the Amber Alert. It followed her own feelings of helplessness as Arlington police and the community desperately searched for 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was the victim of a kidnapping.