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.

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

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.

Video footage from the WBAP-TV station in Fort Worth, Texas, to accompany a news story about a severe storm in Dallas and the damage sustained in Richardson and South Oak Cliff, severe storms and tornadoes in Fort Worth, Boyd, and Eagle Mountain Lake and the damage throughout those areas. The video also includes a news story about Henry Cabot Lodge, U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., and his address before the American Bar Association in Dallas.

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.

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

Video footage from the WBAP-TV television station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering news highlights from the year 1958.

Video footage from the KXAS-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story saying the wide spread outbreak of a flu-type virus which has resulted in the closing of a number of schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story of the flu epidemic which has closed a number of schools across the state which continues to force additional closings.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story saying that the flu-like virus continues to take its toll of Area Five school children.

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.

A pamphlet and registration form for the 2003 Lone Star Ride to take place the weekend of September 27th. The pamphlet outlines dates, distance, route, registration fees, sponsors, and benefitting organizations. Enclosed are the official forms with a questionnaire, emergency contact spaces, and waiver information.

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 about Singles clubs which have cropped up everyone in effort to bring adults together for fun and companionship.

Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, relating a news story about turbulent spring time weather which continues across north central Texas.