Each of these stories showcases the depth and variety of news coverage that WFAA is…
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Dallas police officer arrested for driving while intoxicated, department says
Dallas Police Officer Nakisha Cardwell was arrested by the Mesquite Police Department, officials said. DALLAS…
2024 Good News Special | Inspiring stories from 2024 that lifted our spirits
WFAA is proud to present a special look back at the most uplifting and heartwarming…
WFAA Special | WFAA’s most watched stories of the year
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Ed Werder breaks down the Cowboys win against the Buccaneers
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WATCH: ’60 Minutes’ Leaves Onlookers Gobsmacked With Special on Mexico and Gun Laws
“60 Minutes” has done it again. In a special meant to attack the United States…
‘They Got a Good Price’-Former Mossad Agent Describes Ingenious Exploding Pager Plot
On Sunday, CBS News journalist Lesley Stahl released an interview on “60 Minutes” with two…
Army veteran visits late wife’s grave site every day since she passed away in 2016
SAN ANTONIO – Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery is a place of solace and comfort…
Station Science Top News: Dec. 20, 2024
A method for evaluating thermophysical properties of metal alloys Simulation of the solidification of metal…
NASA Selects Four Commercial Companies to Support Near Space Network
NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities…
Australia to Jump into Space Exploration with the ‘Roo-ver’ the Nation’s First Lunar Robot
Meet the little buggie that’s going to take the nation Down Under, up and over. This…
Texas sues NCAA in latest push to block transgender athletes in women’s sports
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the NCAA to block the…
DNA discovery special | Unraveling secrets, reuniting families, and honoring history
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The Democrat Post-Mortems Begin, and Three Focus Groups Leave Party Leaders in Shambles
Having suffered its most devastating defeat in modern history in November, the Democratic Party post-mortems…
NEW: House Ethics Committee Releases Report on Matt Gaetz
As expected, the House Ethics Committee has now released its report on former Congressman Matt…
This San Antonio venue is showing free Christmas movies even on Dec. 26
SAN ANTONIO – There are only two more days before Christmas, and one venue has…
Couple Who Met as Teen Penpals 7,000 Miles Apart Celebrate 30 Years of Marriage
Despite the width of the globe and the interminable delivery time of standard mail separating them,…
Texas ranks as worst state for porch pirates: study
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Have you been victim to porch pirates this holiday shopping season? You’re…
Record-Breaking ESL Enrollment
South Texas College’s Starr County Campus welcomed 80 students from the community who have enrolled…
Texas Holds The Line Against Border Crisis Throughout 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continued…
Don Lemon Has ‘President Musk’ Propaganda Slapped Down to His Face: ‘We Own the News Now’
Don Lemon has apparently been doing a ‘man on the street’ bit over on TikTok…
Judgment Time: Alleged CEO Killer Luigi Mangione Faces the Court, Enters His Plea
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson appeared in court Monday morning…
Number of law enforcement members arrested decreases in 2024, continuing years-long trend
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County’s two largest law enforcement agencies saw the number of criminal…
Texas Rangers agree with free agent DH Joc Pederson on contract, source says
The 32-year-old Pederson spent his first six full big league seasons as an outfielder with…
Last Minute Gift Idea: New Day to Day Calendar Features 365 Inspiring Quotes From Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Fred Rogers, known to generations as the caring and gentle host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, has…
House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex with women, including minor
The report brings to a close a nearly five-year investigation into Gaetz. WASHINGTON — The…
There He Goes Again: Fetterman Delivers Stark Message to Those ‘Rooting Against’ Trump
There he goes again, indeed. As I wrote last Wednesday, Democrat Senator John Fetterman (PA)…
We Shall Call It ‘MAGADONIA’: Trump Names Ambassador to Denmark, Sets Sights on Acquisition of Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump continues to roll out his nominees for the numerous positions he needs…
Child Life department at Christus Children’s Hospital brings holiday spirit to young patients
With the Christmas holiday less than a week away, Christus Children’s Hospital staff want all…
Restaurants we said goodbye to in 2024
SAN ANTONIO – With food inflation and construction costs higher than usual this year, businesses…
Get your art featured in a Tejano Festival
SAN ANTONIO – The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center announced the start of the 43rd Annual…
DFW-based The Container Store seeks bankruptcy protection amid increasing competition
The retailer has faced increased competition while also seeing demand for its goods fall under…
Suspect shoots 3 people, barricades himself in a home, Dallas police say
Three people were hospitalized after a man shot them in southern Dallas, police said. DALLAS…
BREAKING: Biden Commutes Federal Death Row Sentences
There were hints that it was coming, but in a stunning move early Monday morning,…
Alaska Man Monday – Seals, Fireworks, and Schools
We’re past the mid-point! The winter solstice was yesterday, so now we’re on our way…
Monday Morning Minute
Good morning, and welcome to RedState’s “Morning Minute” — a brief glimpse at which stories…
Procrastinating until the last minute? Avoid these holiday gift card scams
SAN ANTONIO – A few days are left until Christmas, and procrastinators are likely scrambling…
New study finds possible solution for dangerous North Side intersection in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Mary Johnson said Hildebrand Avenue is less of a road and more…
State of Texas: Gov. Abbott unveils billboards to deter migrants, before they reach Texas border
AUSTIN (Nexstar) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced the state is placing dozens of billboards in…
Our Best Longform Stories of 2024
Yes, I am aware that the world today runs largely on TikTok, YouTube, some combination of…
How to turn a side hustle into a small business
SAN ANTONIO – Angel Contero created Que Bonita Crafts as she struggled to find joy…
Dolphins off Texas coast test positive for fentanyl, researchers find
Hundreds of seized fentanyl pills that imitate Oxycodone M30 are kept as evidence at the…
North Texas home gets a lot of attention for its holiday light display
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A family reunites for the first time this holiday after 75 years apart
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Panama’s President responds to Donald Trump threatening to take back control of the Panama Canal
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This dental provider is offering free services
SAN ANTONIO – A dental franchise is offering free dental care on Monday at their…
After Wishing for Christmas Cards to Be Sent to Her Military Son, Mom Gets Surprise Reunion On the Air (WATCH)
A Christian radio station in Atlanta hatched a plan for a heartwarming reunion between a mother…
Nissan, Honda announce plans to merge, creating world’s No. 3 automaker
Japanese automakers face a strong challenge from their Chinese rivals and Tesla as they make…
New Texas laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025
SAN ANTONIO – As the new year approaches, several new laws will take effect in…
Five families displaced after apartment fire in Live Oak, officials say
LIVE OAK, Texas – Five families are displaced after an early morning fire ripped through…
NASA’s New Deep Space Network Antenna Has Its Crowning Moment
A crane lowers the steel reflector framework for Deep Space Station 23 into position Dec.…
KSAT meteorologist Sarah Spivey, husband Michael welcome baby boy
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT meteorologist Sarah Spivey has a new ray of sunshine in her…
Where is U.S. Rep. Kay Granger? Not ‘missing’ and not ‘in Dementia care’
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Single mom loses everything in North Texas fire just before Christmas
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WATCH: Multiple drones crash, fall on crowd during downtown Orlando holiday drone show
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2024 viral stories in DFW: Texans look up at Total Solar Eclipse
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Texas’ goal-line wall will be tested by Arizona State’s wrecking ball running back Scattebo
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Texas defense seems to have built a big burnt orange…
Last chance to catch Scuba St. Nick and his elf diving at the Texas State Aquarium!
Monday will be the last dive of the season for Santa and one of his…
Dallas Cowboys fan dressed as sombrero-wearing Grinch steals attention (not toys) during Sunday Night Football
“Hate, hate, hate. Double hate. Loathe entirely.” ARLINGTON, Texas — Days before the holiday, the…
Cowboys lead Bucs at halftime, despite being eliminated from playoffs today; Cooper Rush dealing
Offensively, the Cowboys were carried on the leg of kicker Brandon Aubrey, who hit field…
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey breaks NFL record for most 50-plus yard field goals in a season
The mark was previously held by Houston’s kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn. DALLAS — Brandon Aubrey’s leg…
Where is U.S. Rep. Kay Granger? Not ‘missing’ and not ‘in Dementia care’
In a statement to WFAA, the 81-year-old said she has experienced “unforeseen health challenges” this…
Deadly apartment fire on Northwest Side displaces residents
SAN ANTONIO – One woman is dead, and at least four apartment units were damaged…
War of Words: Panamanian President, Trump Go Back and Forth Over Future of Canal—’We’ll See About That!’
As we reported, Donald Trump has several times in recent days threatened to take the…
CLEAR Alert discontinued for 62-year-old man, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – (UPDATE on 12/22/2024): A CLEAR Alert for a 62-year-old man has been…
Humidity gradually returns, spring-like temps arrive by Christmas Eve
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS MONDAY: Morning fog, warm and humid CHRISTMAS EVE: Feeling spring-like, isolated chance for…
First nonstop flight from San Antonio International Airport to Reagan National Airport takes off March 2
San Antonio’s first nonstop flight to Washington, D.C., will officially take off on March 2,…
1-year-old girl injured in crash at Montessori school remains in hospital in critical condition, parent says
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A 1-year-old child injured in a crash at a Montessori school…
Trump threatens to try take back the Panama Canal. The US relinquished control years ago
The U.S. relinquished control of the waterway to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed…
A smashed Taylor Swift guitar, smashed QB mansion and smashed alarm clocks: Here’s the most viral stories from 2024 with DFW ties
So much happened in 2024, it was impossible to include them all, but here is…
Trump Scoffs at Leftist Narrative of ‘President Musk’—’He’s Not Gonna Be President, That I Can Tell You’
We’ve reported on the Democrats’ latest scare-mongering tactic where they warn of a “President Musk”…
No. 6 Texas blows out South Dakota State 103-57
AUSTIN (KXAN) — No. 6 Texas scored more than 100 points for the second consecutive…
Congresswoman Kay Granger experiencing ‘health issues,’ not in memory care facility: Spokesperson
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21-year-old shot, killed in northwest Dallas, police say
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23-year-old killed in single-vehicle crash, police say
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Car show honors fallen officer Jacob Candaznoza
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Paris Baguette eyes North Texas for $167M bakery plant with potential to create 450 jobs
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Joe Manchin Goes Scorched Earth on Democrats As He Prepares to Leave the Senate
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) is still bitter about how his ex-party treated him, and he’s…
UPDATE: Arrest Made in Horrific NYC Subway Attack That Burned Woman Alive
Just a few short weeks after American hero Daniel Penny was acquitted of murder after…
He’s Keeping a List, and Checking It Twice: Beware the Icelandic Yule Cat!
Christmas is a jolly, happy time of year. It’s a time when we catch up…
AmFest: Rob Schneider Helps Out Clueless Dems Who Still Can’t Figure Out Why They Lost to Trump
Comedian and actor Rob Schneider is no stranger to speaking out about conservative principles; you…
Poll: Things Are Looking Up for 2025—Unless You’re a Democrat
The new year is only days away, and at this time of year, it’s routine…
How a nonprofit helps people with visual impairments enjoy theatre in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – The Sunday matinee show of A Christmas Carol at the San Pedro…
Texas Rangers trade Nathaniel Lowe to the Washington Nationals, team confirms
Lowe had a slash line of .265/.361/.401 with 16 homers and 69 RBIs last season.…
Hammer Down: Incoming Trump PressSec Shares Day 1 Executive Order Plans on Energy, Immigration
Never let it be said that Donald Trump doesn’t know how to hit the ground…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at these parties, dinners in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – Wondering where you can celebrate the upcoming new year? New Year’s Eve…
Texas Rep. Kay Granger, 81, found in memory care unit after she…
An elderly Texas member of Congress who has been seemingly missing from the Capitol for…
This Christmas, join us for a ‘Peppermint Place’ marathon on WFAA+!
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Mr. Peppermint, Muffin and the rest of the gang…
After Winter Meetings shopping, Rangers roster beginning to take shape
After addressing roster deficiencies at the Winter Meetings, the Rangers continue to shore up holes…
Dallas Cowboys eliminated from playoff contention before Sunday Night Football game even kicked off
The chances were slim-to-none for Dallas to make the playoffs anyway. ARLINGTON, Texas — If,…
‘Friendly Fire’ in the Skies Over the Red Sea Brings Down US F-18 Super Hornet
In a troubling turn of events early Sunday morning, a U.S. F/A-18F Super Hornet was…
New video warms cold trail in Iowa jogger’s disappearance
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WATCH: AmFest Crowd Goes Wild When Trump Brings Up His Plans for ‘Woke’ in New Term
As we wrote earlier on Sunday, Donald Trump, the 45th and soon-to-be 47th president of…
Body found in same Austin lake where 6 other deceased individuals were found in 2024
Another body was found in the popular Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas, where other…
Reunion Tower’s New Year’s Eve celebration to feature drones, ‘never-before-seen’ pyrotechnic effect
The display will feature 5,000 pyrotechnic special effects and a drone show, Reunion Tower said.…
Trump Delivers Triumphant Rally-Style Speech at AmFest, Says Dems ‘Don’t Know What the Hell Happened’
Donald Trump just wrapped up a rowdy speech Sunday at Turning Point USA’s AmFest in…
Press Shows They Have Learned Nothing As They Parrot Democrat Lines on Budget Battle
After months of a looming threat of a government shutdown, this week saw it ramped…
Man, 70, struck in hit-and-run on West Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A 70-year-old man was hospitalized after he was hit by a vehicle…
Astro-Photographer Reveals a Cosmic Grinch in a Holiday-Themed Star Cluster
Just in time for the holidays, a new version of the so-called “Christmas tree cluster” shows…