This news special, hosted by Jane Jayroe and Dave Layman, looks at how life in the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex will change for present and future residents with a particular focus on growth and economic development. The first segment focuses on local historical events and figures. The rest of the program covers issues affecting present and future residents of the Metroplex, including population growth, employment, family structure, real estate and home ownership, women in the workforce and corporate daycare, bilingual education, energy sources, labor unions, transportation, the impact of the changing area demographics on Mexican American and African American communities, the impact of home video on the entertainment industry, the rise of home computers and the growth of the computer industry, changing student demographics and rising costs of education, the impact of cable television on sports, crime rates, inflation, and politics. This broadcast includes both national and regional commercial advertisements.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story saying that high absenteeism has forced three more school districts in Texas to temporary suspend classes.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of a flu epidemic which continues to take its toll.

Hole punched cards meant to be worn on a lanyard that a cyclist would carry on their person with route directions for the 2002 Lone Star Ride. The route directions are broken down by pit stop with left and right turn directions encompassing a total of 186.1 miles from start to finish. The final card is printed with sponsors, donors, and partners.

Cards with route directions for the 2004 LSR. The route totals 78.9 miles. The cards detail mileage and turning directions with street and highway information in order of pit stop locations which are highlighted and bolded.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of flu-like epidemic which continues to interfere with the process of education.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of More Area Five which were closed because of the flu-like epidemic that has spread thru-out the state.