Tashara Parker

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.