Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about the near-complete skeleton of a Camptosaurus being discovered in Decatur.

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.

Photograph of a water tower in Rhome, Texas. In the foreground is a building. Behind the tower are trees.

Photograph of the fire hall and city hall in Rhome, Texas. The fire hall has a single-car garage with one fire truck. The door to the city hall is next to the garage.

Photograph of a post office in Paradise, Texas. In front of the building are chairs and a newspaper vending box. A mail receptacle is next to the door. The photo was taken for the Area Five show.

Photograph of the post office in Paradise, Texas. In front of the building are chairs and a newspaper vending box. A mail receptacle is next to the door.

Aerial photograph of an area of land in Denton County, Texas surveyed by the Texas Highway Department with handwritten notes of numbers, county line indicator, and roads. Major roads include: US-287.

Photograph of two men crouching on the ground and working with equipment. They are both wearing hats, shirts, and overalls. There are buildings and trees in the background.

Photograph of a man working with a leaf vacuum truck loader. He is wearing a hat, a shirt, and an overall. There are vehicles and trees in the background.

Photograph of two men building hay feeders for livestock. There are vehicles, houses, trees, and utility poles in the background.

Photograph of a blacksmith crouching on the ground in a welding mask and welding metal in a workshop. He is wearing a light-colored shirt, pants, socks, shoes, and gloves. In the background, there are pieces of machinery and tools.

Photograph of Old Time Blacksmith Shop in Rhome, Texas. There is a light-colored building in the back. There are two automobiles parked in front of the building. Trees and utility poles can be seen in the image.

Photograph of a man in a welding mask and welding a hay feeder for livestock. He is wearing a hat, a shirt, gloves, and overall. He has one hand on his hips. There is a door visible in the background.

Photograph of four men inside a blacksmith building. Three men are seated on chairs and one man is crouching on the ground. One of the men is holding an object in his hands. They appear to be in a conversation. In the background, there are pieces of machinery and tools.

Photograph of the Bridgeport water tower. The tower reads "Bridgeport, Home of the Bulls."

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 station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a young woman charged in Decatur with two mysterious murders of unknown motive.

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.

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.