Maria Gonzales

Reporter · Mesquite, TX

Maria has spent the last eight years reporting on health and wellness issues in Mesquite. She earned her degree in Public Health from the University of Texas at Dallas and has worked with the local NPR station. Her work focuses on healthcare access, public health initiatives, and the impact of social determinants on community health.

5 stories from Maria Gonzales in Mesquite

A somber memorial for a family lost in a tragic DWI accident.

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'He killed that family': Fort Worth man sentenced to 68 years for 2024 DWI crash that killed five

As the sun dipped below the horizon on that fateful August evening in 2024, a family’s laughter echoed through the warm Texas air. It was a moment filled with promise, but just minutes later, tragedy would strike as a reckless driver shattered their dreams forever. The heart-wrenching reality of...

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Children in Halloween costumes enjoying a festive celebration in Mesquite.

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DFW Weather: Will this year's Halloween forecast be a trick or treat? We're tracking a Halloween rain chance.

As the sun sets and the vibrant hues of autumn paint the skies, families across Mesquite are preparing for one of the most anticipated nights of the year—Halloween. Children eagerly await the moment they can don their superhero capes and princess gowns, ready to fill their bags with candy. But this...

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Sunset Amphitheater construction site in McKinney, Texas

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Exclusive look inside McKinney’s $300 million Sunset Amphitheater as construction moves forward

As the sun sets over McKinney, the sound of construction fills the air, mingling with the promise of music, laughter, and community gatherings. Workers bustle around the site of the future McKinney's official site, a sprawling 20,000-capacity venue that is set to become a cornerstone of...

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Community members gather to discuss justice reform in Mesquite.

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Dallas County settles with more former inmates who allegedly overstayed their sentences

In the heart of Dallas County, the echoes of a courtroom resonate with a story of justice and redemption. Just last week, a somber yet hopeful gathering took place at a community center in Mesquite. Former inmates, their faces a mix of relief and apprehension, listened intently as their attorney...

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A cat, named Tesla, peering out from under a Tesla Model 3 car, with Lewisville firefighters in the background during a rescue.

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Cat rescued from Tesla in Lewisville after family heard meowing beneath vehicle

In a heartwarming rescue that captured the spirit of community and compassion, a family in Lewisville discovered a distressed cat meowing persistently from beneath their Tesla. The urgent sound prompted a swift and dedicated response from local firefighters, who were determined to save the furry...

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