Jack Fink
Jack moved to Dallas after three years at WESH-TV, the NBC affiliate in Orlando. While there, he worked to become the station’s investigative reporter. Among the stories he broke was a series on Orlando firefighters’ claims that the city ignored their serious medical problems to save money. Jack won an Associated Press award and the International Association of Firefighters’ award for those reports.
Before Orlando, Jack won other awards for his reporting at the Orange County Newschannel in Orange County, California, and WINK-TV, the CBS affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida. He began in television news in 1990 as a reporter and anchor for WUTR-TV, the ABC affiliate in Utica, New York.
Jack studied in Spain for a semester as part of a study abroad program. During his senior year, Jack became a radio news anchor and reporter for WHEN-AM in Syracuse.
Frisco Officials & Residents Try To Balance Population Boom
Good schools and nice neighborhoods in Frisco continue to act as powerful magnets. So people and home builders keep coming.
Missing Wylie Mom’s Body Found In Pond
The search for a missing mother in Wylie ended just a few blocks away from her home. A private search team found Almaz Gebremedhin’s body in a pond on Sunday.
U.S. Presidents Praise Health Officials After Dallas Ebola Cases
The last day that anyone in Dallas was monitored for Ebola symptoms received attention from both President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush.
Defiant Gov. Perry In Court: “I Stand Behind That Veto”
Governor Rick Perry didn’t say anything during his first court appearance as a criminal defendant.
Governor-Elect Abbott Ready To Work
At a news conference on Wednesday, Greg Abbott said that he’s done celebrating. “It is time to put the election behind us and to begin a process of going to work,” he said.
Roanoke Woman On List For Virgin Galactic Voyage
Wally Funk of Roanoke is among the list of passengers who paid $200,000 to explore the final frontier on Virgin Galactic’s space ship.
Republican Hopes To Unseat Veteran Democrat Dallas County DA
Susan Hawk hopes to make headlines Tuesday night and unseat two term District Attorney Craig Watkins. Even though Watkins is a Democrat, and she’s a Republican, Hawk insists this race isn’t about party affiliation.
Students & Community Celebrate Plans For New School In West
In West, students held what looked and sounded like a homecoming. After all, they want to come home. Adults also joined in the celebration for a soon-to-be built combined West High School and Middle School.
Emotions Running High Over Denton Fracking Ban Vote
Bobby Jones and his family have owned 82 acres in Denton for decades. Now, he worries if voters approve a ban on fracking in the city, the mineral rights they lease will dry up.
Boots, BBQ & Donations At Toyota Block Party In Plano
Javier Moreno has worked for Toyota for 10 years. He says he remembers the day he heard the news that jolted the automotive industry earlier this year: Toyota would move its U.S. headquarters from the Los Angeles area to Plano.
Trailer & Tools Stolen From Business Owner Who Employs Vets
A veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars now helps other vets get jobs in the construction field. But that task is now a lot harder; after he says someone stole the trailer he had filled with thousands of dollars in tools.
Task Force Shifts Ebola Patient’s Treatment Strategy
At the first hearing held by the Texas Task Force On Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response, some of the most experienced infectious disease doctors in Texas discussed lessons learned from the three Ebola cases in Dallas.
