Steven Dial
You know the kid that always got in trouble for talking too much, or always asking a lot of questions? Yea, that was me.
I grew up in Decatur, Georgia and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Claflin University, the first Historically Black College in South Carolina where I served as the SGA President.
My first reporting job was at WLTX in Columbia, South Carolina. At WLTX I won an Edward R. Murrow Award for my reporting on concussions in middle and high schools.
In 2015 I started working with First Coast News in Jacksonville, Florida. There I covered the 2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump, the church shooting in Charleston, the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting and Hurricane Matthew.
In 2016 I won an Emmy for my reporting on coaching salaries and education.
Following Jacksonville, I was a reporter at KSHB in Kansas City, Missouri. While enjoying some great BBQ, I covered politics in Kansas and Missouri. I served as lead reporter during the Gov. Eric Greitens sex scandal and resignation. I also covered historic flood and multiple tornados.
Mentoring is important to me. Since 2011 I have been a "big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters in multiple states.
I’m proud of my Atlanta roots and sports teams, my personal passion is covering politics. I’m a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the National Association of Black Journalists.
The latest from Steven Dial
Parent applications open soon for Texas private school voucher program
Parents can soon sign up for state-sponsored school vouchers as part of the controversial new program that starts next school year.
2025 State Fair of Texas review focuses on attendance, security and affordability
The 2025 State Fair of Texas saw its lowest attendance numbers since 2021.
CDC’s vaccine recommendation changes prompt opposition from Dallas health leaders
Dallas health officials do not approve of the CDC's recent reduction of mandated vaccinations for children.
Oak Lawn church’s rainbow steps OKed despite city code concerns
The rainbow-colored steps outside a church in Oak Lawn will be allowed to stay despite concerns of city code violations.
Dallas barber offers special haircuts for children with sensory sensitivities
A Dallas barber who goes the extra mile to help kids who are on the spectrum is catching people's attention online.
Dallas County GOP scraps plan to hand count primary ballots
The Dallas County Republican Party has scrapped its plan to hand-count ballots for the upcoming March primary, citing a significant shortage of volunteers.
Judge blocks age verification on app downloads; what's next for the new Texas law
A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that was set to go into effect on Thursday. It would have required age verification or parental consent for the download of apps.
Northeast Dallas businesses targeted in early morning smash-and-grab spree
A suspect remains at large after using a rock to smash through the windows of several northeast Dallas businesses to steal cash and staff tips early Thursday morning.
Dallas County Republicans to vote on paper, hand-count ballots for 2026 Primary Election
Dallas County Republican voters will notice a change in the voting process for the 2026 Primary Election in March.
Dallas church nativity scene depicts Holy Family as modern-day immigrants
The nativity scene outside Oak Lawn United Methodist Church is drawing a lot of attention this year because it shares a controversial message about immigration.