Makenzie Kenny

Dallas

@MUJSchool Alumna💛🖤 || KC has my ❤️💛 || Producer for @WFAA || Used to produce @komunews || Reach me @ [email protected] || (she/her)

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Insurance expert weighs in on crashes, claims and policy shopping

Dec 4, 2023 | wfaa.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — It's probably not something you want to think about, but you should familiarize yourself with your insurance policy just in case you get in a car wreck and have to deal with it after. Like one viewer who wrote into us, surprised their premium went up after being involved in a crash with an uninsured driver, despite having protection for that very situation.
Uber's new safety feature being rolled out in North Texas

Nov 26, 2023 | wfaa.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — If you use Uber to get around in North Texas, you may have already noticed a new feature being tested on the app. It's aimed at keeping riders and drivers safe during trips. Dallas is one of the newer U.S. cities to test out the "Record My Ride" feature. It allows Uber drivers in the city to record video and audio during trips using their front-facing camera, so they don't have to buy a separate dashcam.
Millions of travelers are set to hit the road for Thanksgiving. Here are the best times to drive

Nov 20, 2023 | thv11.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is already here! If you're one of the millions of people set to hit the road to share a meal with loved ones, here's what you need to know as you plan your trip. AAA is predicting the third busiest travel period since it started tracking the holiday patterns more than 20 years ago. The agency estimates 55.4 million people plan to travel more than 50 miles from home over this week. That's 2.3% increase from last year.
Millions of travelers are set to hit the road for Thanksgiving. Here are the best times to drive

Nov 19, 2023 | wfaa.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is already here! If you're one of the millions of people set to hit the road to share a meal with loved ones, here's what you need to know as you plan your trip. AAA is predicting the third busiest travel period since it started tracking the holiday patterns more than 20 years ago. The agency estimates 55.4 million people plan to travel more than 50 miles from home over this week. That's 2.3% increase from last year.
Driving with Disability: A Texas program for those with communication impediments

Nov 13, 2023 | wfaa.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

TEXAS, USA — Imagine this: You're driving and suddenly see those red and blue lights behind you. You pull over to the side and get ready to talk to the officer who stopped you. For many people, that's anxiety-inducing enough. But if you're living with a disability, there can be another level of stress added to the situation. Texas has a program that aims to reduce some of that uneasiness for those who struggle to communicate.
Earliest commuters in North Texas – and who gets to sleep in

Nov 6, 2023 | wfaa.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

FORT WORTH, Texas — An hour back from the meant a little more sleep for all of us, but it could've meant more for some people in a North Texas city that has one of the earliest commutes in the country! Fort Worth, we’re talking to y'all! Did that extra hour make a difference? A study from LLC.org using Census Bureau data shows Cowtown ranks within the top 25 cities in the nation for the earliest commute start times.
Tips on staying safe during Halloween for kids and adults

Oct 29, 2023 | thv11.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — When it comes to the costumes and décor, y'all can keep it spooky. But we need to keep it safe on the roads here in North Texas as people get ready for Halloween and the celebrations that come with it. A few tips for drivers who may be out in the evening.. Of course, be on alert for trick-or-treaters! Slow down and scan the road. Be prepared to check for people in areas you may not expect. That means being prepared to stop and allow them to pass.
Tips on staying safe during Halloween for kids and adults

Oct 29, 2023 | wfaa.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — When it comes to the costumes and décor, y'all can keep it spooky. But we need to keep it safe on the roads here in North Texas as people get ready for Halloween and the celebrations that come with it. A few tips for drivers who may be out in the evening.. Of course, be on alert for trick-or-treaters! Slow down and scan the road. Be prepared to check for people in areas you may not expect. That means being prepared to stop and allow them to pass.
'It's up to all of us': Reminders that could lower deadly crashes in North Texas

Oct 23, 2023 | wfaa.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — "You have to drive for yourself, as well as the next person." That's the message Sonya Landrum gives to her own family members, but also wants you to hear. "Stick to those rules of the road, don't pick up the bad habits, and a lot of people in Texas do have one: speeding." Landrum is program manager over roadway safety for the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG).
Dallas-Fort Worth: Where to make complaint on speeding drivers

Oct 16, 2023 | kagstv.com | Tashara Parker |Makenzie Kenny

DALLAS — Some of y'all were sounding off after we talked about where to take your complaints about excessive speeding in your neighborhoods or on your commute. Karla wrote in from Fort Worth about an intersection near a school where she says people pass by so quickly sometimes, the noise startles her Fort Worth residents like Karla can make Traffic Calming Requests to the city by phone or email. If that doesn't help, reach out to your local elected officials.