Ask the Expert North Texas Audacy

Every so often, the state comptroller's office makes it to the front of the news cycle when it holds these events called "Sales Tax Free Weekends." If you're new to Texas, you need to know that these are the perfect times to go shopping for different things. Now's the time to stock up on your emergency supplies. Kevin Lyons from the Texas Comptroller's office joined Ask the Expert on Friday.

The Tarrant Area Food Bank is busy around the clock and calendar. but it's this time of year that often gets the busiest. Families are geting ready to figure out how they will provide meals for their kids that are out of school. The food bank is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand. On Ask the Expert, Stephen Raeside joined the KRLD Afternoon News. He is their Chief External Affairs Officer. He invites everyone who wants to make a difference with the Food Bank to join them for their annual fundraiser. Empty Bowls is happening Friday, April 26th from 11a-1p at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Round Up Inn. Visit their website for tickets.

A little over two months ago, Dallas signed an agreement to become a sister city with Kharkiv, the second largest city in Ukraine. In the last few days, it's become a target again for Russian forces in the now more than two-year war. Joe Lindsley, an American reporter who has been there since the start of the war, joined Ask the Expert on Wednesday.

As Earth Month continues... we're keep up with the conversation on ways to identify environmentally friendly habits to keep our Earth happy.Goodwill Dallas is celebrating Earth Month by shedding light on a trending yet often misunderstood topic – sustainable clothing. The organization itself keeps MILLIONS of pounds of clothes out of local landfills.On Ask the Expert, Lauren Holloway, VP of development and communications of Goodwill Dallas joined the KRLD Afternoon News. She shares ways on how we can we take a look at our closets and make informed choices while shopping.

On Ask the Expert, CPA, CA Maya Corbic joined the KRLD Afternoon News to discuss some of the areas Americans go wrong with the way we handle our money.

April is Alcohol Awareness Month... it is a time to raise awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It offers communities a chance to gain more understanding of how individuals struggle with alcohol use and offers resources and support.