DFW Weather: Looking back at the weather events that shaped 2024

  From droughts and floods to big hail and tornadoes. Here’s what we’ll remember from 2024.…

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100+ dogs and roosters seized in major Kaufman County animal cruelty case

  Many of the roosters were held in wire cages with metal coverings, and some of…

Dog on road to recovery after being shot in the face and left to suffer in North Texas

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DFW Weather: Chilly mornings, pleasant afternoons through this weekend

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Clippers beat Dallas 118-95 as Mavericks’ star guards Doncic and Irving sit due to injury

  The Mavericks, missing a combined 52.8 points from Doncic and Irving, scored a season-low and…

Vance Gives Spicy Response to Second CR Failure, Others React Just As Strongly

   We’ve been reporting on the government funding battle.  After a push from President-elect Donald Trump,…

Garage owners brace for impact as Texas ends safety inspections in 2025

   SAN ANTONIO – Some Bexar County businesses will be financially hurt when annual state inspections…

‘I don’t want to quit’: Longtime owner of Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen faces struggles

   SAN ANTONIO – After 33 years, the owner of the longtime East Side staple, Ma…

Judson ISD takes no action against board member charged with DWI

   SAN ANTONIO – During a Thursday Judson Independent School District board of trustees meeting, no…

North Texas officer injured while responding to a fight involving about 200 juveniles, police say

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Texas’ new billboard campaign warns migrants about risks of crossing into US illegally

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Biggest North Texas restaurant, entertainment and store openings and closings of 2024

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2 killed and 3 injured when freight train derails in small West Texas city

    Two Union Pacific employees were killed and three people were injured when a freight train…

Have you seen Rowdy the Roo? Kangaroo reported missing from Sealy

    AUSTIN COUNTY, Texas – An Austin County family is asking for help finding their kangaroo…

YouTuber’s sting operation catches East Texas man in alleged child solicitation plot

    While questioned by officers, Jordan Burk denied speaking with a 13-year-old, and he also denied…

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Inside a Sprawling Texas Hill Country Ranch House Designed for a Multigenerational Family

   For many, the ideal setup for a multigenerational property is one with several homes or…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to announce new border security strategy: Watch live

  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is planned to announce a new border security strategy on Thursday. 

Trump takes to Truth Social to call for a primary challenger to Rep. Chip Roy

   TEXAS — President-elect Donald Trump took to Truth Social to call on Texans to consider…

Here’s why Texas AG wants to stop death row inmate Robert Roberson from testifying at Capitol

  The last-minute filing marks the second time the attorney general has sought to keep Roberson from…

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Governor Abbott Appoints Sorensen To 278th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tracy Sorensen as Judge of the 278th Judicial District Court in…

Governor Abbott Appoints Fisher To 306th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Emily A. Fisher as Judge of the 306th Judicial District Court…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Davis To 480th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Terence Davis to the 480th Judicial District Court in Williamson County,…

Governor Abbott Appoints DeAngelo To 495th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lori Ann DeAngelo as Judge of the 495th Judicial District Court…

Governor Abbott Reappoints Gantt To 471st Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Robert “Bryan” Gantt to the 471st Judicial District Court in Collin…

OPINION: Can Donald Trump Deliver on the NRA’s Christmas Wish List?

   The National Rifle Association (NRA), while it campaigns against anti-Second Amendment legislation, does have some…

Elon Posts Powerful Picture of What Can Happen to a Bill When the People Are Heard

   It’s pretty astonishing that an outcry from the people, highlighted by President-elect Trump, Elon Musk,…

Spare Me: Ex-CNN Reporter Posts Incredible ‘Confession’ on His Coverage of Joe Biden and I Have Thoughts

   It’s undeniable at this point that the mainstream media was, collectively, an active participant in…

BREAKING: Second House CR Spending Bill Vote Fails. What Happens Next?

   The House of Representatives has voted on the “clean” continuing resolution (CR), known as the…

The ACLU, Who Once Helped Americans, Now Will Help Illegals Evade Deportation

   It seems as though in the last decade or two, we have witnessed once great…

‘Burn the Whole Thing Down’: FLOTUS Reportedly Pushing Biden to Exact Revenge on Palace Coup Participants

   As the clock mercifully winds down on Joe Biden’s disastrous presidency, it’s time for the…

SHOCKING VIDEO: Man Suspected of Killing Family Goes to Nick Fuentes’ Door, Is Fatally Shot by Police

   Late Wednesday night, a man suspected of committing a triple homicide in Mahomet, Illinois, was…

Putin Signals Willingness to Talk… With Trump. Not Biden.

   Has Tsar Vladimir the First noted the writing on the wall? Has he noticed that…

Trump Tells Democrats ‘You Voted for a Shutdown, You’ll Get a Shutdown’

   President-elect Donald Trump blasted Democrats on Thursday night, accusing them of voting for a shutdown.…

Despite being landlocked, Windcrest methodically plans for its future

   WINDCREST, Texas – With a population of under 6,000, the City of Windcrest is roughly…

Small city, big involvement: Windcrest neighbors push yearlong community participation

   WINDCREST, Texas – A drive down Midcrown Drive paints the picture of how deep the…

Brad Simpson’s bond modified to allow letters from son; judge rebukes family for gag order violations

   SAN ANTONIO – Slight modifications were made to Brad Simpson’s bond during a hearing on…

Gov. Abbott launches international billboard campaign to deter illegal crossings in Maverick County

   MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the rollout of an international public…

Gov. Abbott lanza campaña internacional de anuncios publicitarios para disuadir cruces ilegales

   MAVERICK COUNTY, Texas – El gobernador de Texas, Greg Abbott, anunció el lanzamiento de una…

Know My Neighborhood – Windcrest: Bright Lights, Small City

   >> Click here for an interactive view of the project. As he takes a ride…

Gateway: Wired for Deep Space

     Thales Alenia Space A maze of cables and sensors snakes through a major piece of…

Gateway: Wired for Deep Space

A maze of cables and sensors snakes through a major piece of Gateway, humanity’s first space…

How are COVID, flu levels looking in Texas?

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — As the year winds down, respiratory illness activity tends to rev up.…

Did you feel the earthquake near Uncertain, Texas?

   SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was felt in parts of the Arklatex…

Texas school districts asked to return $16.2 million in Medicaid funding

   AUSTIN (KXAN) – Texas Health and Human Services is asking hundreds of school districts to…

This Texas city surpassed Austin as 4th largest in the state

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is no longer the fourth largest city in Texas, according to…

New bill, in response to KXAN report, would require safety barriers at Texas ERs

   Project Summary: This story is part of KXAN’s “Preventing Disaster” investigation, which initially published on…

AG Paxton files order to prevent Robert Roberson from testifying at Texas Capitol

   AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a new motion filed Thursday in…

Trump-backed bill to avoid government shutdown to see imminent House vote

    A bill to avert a partial government shutdown that was backed by President-elect Trump failed…

Hillary Clinton says Republicans are taking orders from ‘world’s richest man’ to shut down government

    Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sounded off Thursday about Elon Musk’s influence over the…

As landowners resist, Texas’ border wall is fragmented and built in remote areas

    Recommended Videos Credit: Ben Lowy for The Texas Tribune At least a third of landowners…

1 dead, 4 injured after train strikes tractor-trailer, derails into building in West Texas

    Two Union Pacific employees were killed and three others were injured Wednesday after a train…

Texas purchases Lake Colorado City State Park in move officials say ensures public access

    The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased the land it previously leased for Lake Colorado…

Large fight reported in Forney prompts multi-agency response

    Local News By Updated on: December 19, 2024 / 9:24 PM CST / CBS Texas…

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No, a government shutdown would not stop or delay Social Security payments

  Several VERIFY readers asked if they’ll still receive their Social Security checks in the event…

American Airlines settles lawsuit with 3 Black men removed from flight

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Watch the Dallas Mavs vs. LA Clippers Thursday night on WFAA

  Could Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s injury have an impact on tonight’s game? DALLAS —…

Sister honors brother lost to fentanyl by volunteering to distribute life-saving Narcan in North Texas

  “I don’t think I would have ever thought to pass Narcan out to the homeless…

Investigation continues into deadly North Texas house fire

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Texas begins billboard campaign to deter migrants

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Former firefighters build homes and hope in North Texas

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Biggest real estate developments in North Texas in 2024

  This year was another massive year for growth and development in North Texas. DALLAS —…

Travelling for the holidays? Here’s how the pros avoid getting stuck in winter traffic

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Emerging TX megadonor pledges $20M to “expand a true Republican majority”

  The Amarillo businessman and father of a state House member has previously given millions… 

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says border wall sale that sparked GOP firestorm is on hold

  President-elect Donald Trump this week called the sale “almost a criminal act.” The… 

Texas Republicans divided: Conservative factions battle for House speaker role

  As the Texas Legislature prepares to return in January, the battle between two Republicans for the…

Austin went on a land-buying spree in 2020. So far, little has been built on it.

  Using millions of dollars from a voter-approved bond, the city bought roughly 60 acres of land…

Mysterious drone sightings baffle observers, fuel conspiracy theories

  Experts have no answers to questions about unidentified craft seen over several states, but they say…

Texas Republicans want voters to provide proof of citizenship. Arizon…

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Texas Standard for Dec. 19, 2024: Remembering Melinda Wickman Swearingen, ‘the Annie Leibovitz of outlaw country’

   Photographer Melinda Wickman Swearingen, who died earlier this year, captured evocative images of outlaw country…

South Texas groups sue Texas for letting Elon Musk’s SpaceX dump wastewater without permit

  The lawsuit comes amid mounting concerns about SpaceX’s environmental record in the Rio Grande Valley. 

Texas Republicans want voters to provide proof of citizenship. Arizona’s law holds lessons.

   This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and…

Texas Gov. Abbott to lay out new ‘border security’ measures

  Several local ranchers, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the state’s border czar,…

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on new effort at border

   Search query KDFW Thu, December 19, 2024 at 9:19 PM UTC 20,000 people played the…

Friendly fire: President-elect Donald Trump wants primary challenger to Texas’ Chip Roy

   WASHINGTON – Donald Trump lambasted U.S. Rep. Chip Roy after the Texas Republican pushed back…

Brownsville Elected Officials Are Doing PR for Embattled LNG Megaproject

Local elected officials in the border city of Brownsville are receiving talking points and media strategy…

Trump issues new spending bill demands with government shutdown looming

    21Posts Sort By Back to Top Following the announcement that House Republicans struck a deal…

Chaos in Congress after Trump rejects spending deal as government shutdown nears

    House Republicans have reached a short-term government funding agreement that will prevent a shutdown from…

Little Boy Beats Odds to Walk Mom Down Aisle Thanks to Special Harness – (WATCH)

There “wasn’t a dry eye in the house” as a little boy took his first steps…

New York Homeowner’s Yardwork Reveals Complete Mastodon Jaw Bones and Teeth

From New York comes the story of a complete adult mastodon jaw unearthed during yard work.…

Governor Abbott Appoints Robertson To 226th Judicial District Court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Benjamin “Ben” Robertson to the 226th Judicial District Court in Bexar…

New ‘General’ Figure Unearthed at the Terracotta Army Hints at Far More Discoveries to Be Found

Though under continuous archaeological excavation for nearly 50 years, the famous Terracotta Army in China has…

Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu; Is This What He’ll Use to ‘Trump-Proof’ California?

   California Gov. Gavin Newsom has loudly announced his intention to “Trump proof” the state ahead…

Sen. Kennedy Dissects Dem Witness With Delicious Wit During Climate Hearing

   If there’s anyone who seems to have a real talent for questioning Biden nominees or…

House Minority Leader Wails About GOP Killing Continuing Resolution, Elon Musk Floors Him With Reality

   As we reported, the 1,500-page continuing resolution to fund the government that had been negotiated…

UPDATE: Newsom’s Bird Flu State of Emergency Declaration Could Be Illegal, Attorneys Say

   So, that state of emergency that California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared Wednesday related to bird…

A Modern-Day Monroe Doctrine: Supporting Our Foreign Partners in the West to Achieve Domestic Growth

   If we draw a circle around North America and South America, the United States has…

The DOJ Is Trying to Stop January 6 Defendants From Attending Trump’s Inauguration

   The Justice Department is opposing the requests of January 6th defendants to attend President-elect Donald…

Senator Kennedy’s Universal Question: Why Not Buy a Spine?

   On Tuesday, NCAA President Charlie Baker testified before a congressional subcommittee about a proposed piece…

VIA lands $268M federal grant to fully fund its Rapid Green Line corridor

   SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit announced Wednesday its acquisition of a $268 million federal…

Closing arguments begin Thursday for former John Jay HS student convicted of stabbing friend

   SAN ANTONIO – A former John Jay High School student who was found guilty of…

Current list of closures in San Antonio area – plan your commute

   This article is updated each week. For more information on transportation and traffic, including alerts,…

These animals made headlines in 2024

   SAN ANTONIO – Who doesn’t love cute animals? The internet rallied around Moo Deng and…

US Army North brings holiday cheer to Pershing Elementary students with annual toy drive

   SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Army North had boots on the ground for a good cause…

NASA, Axiom Space Change Assembly Order of Commercial Space Station

     A digital rendering of the completed Axiom Station, which includes the Payload, Power, and Thermal…

South Texas environmental groups sue TCEQ over SpaceX wastewater

   BOCA CHICA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Texas environmental groups have sued the Texas Commission on…

Government shutdown odds are rising. Economic experts aren’t panicking (yet).

    Washington could be barreling towards yet another spending crisis, but the initial reaction from economic…

LIVE RADAR: Rain exits early this morning, becoming sunny

    Forecast NBC 5 FORECAST: Cold to start, sunny and milder by afternoon A return to…

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BREAKING: One killed, 4 others injured after train strikes stalled tractor-trailer, derails, strikes Chamber of Commerce building in west Texas

    PECOS CITY, Texas — A train derailment in Pecos City was caused by a collision…

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A race for D-FW dominance: Breaking down SMU’s area recruiting success ahead of CFP

    It’s branded across the team’s jerseys, plastered on billboards and even written into the program’s…

3.3 magnitude earthquake rattles part of East Texas

    The incident was reported Thursday morning. UNCERTAIN, Texas — East Texans are asked to report…

Endangered Thick-Billed Parrot That Once Roamed the US Is on the Way to Recovery

A public-private partnership in Mexico just announced that the current population of thick-billed parrots is approximately…

Santa and Mrs. Claus tracked down three years after crashing North Texas couple’s wedding

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Two people critically injured in Denton house fire, officials say

  An elderly man and woman were critically injured after being trapped by a house fire,…

Lawmakers have until tomorrow to prevent a government shutdown

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Texas Attorney General files lawsuit against selling unused pieces of the border wall

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U.S. Stocks take a dip after the Fed announces plans to scale back on interest rate cuts

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Fort Worth Stockyards stable moves to its new location

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How WFAA’s reporting exposed the SMU football scandal and led to NCAA’s ‘death penalty’

  On Nov. 12, 1986, WFAA’s Sports Director Dale Hansen and WFAA’s investigative team reported on…

Teamsters say Amazon workers will strike at multiple facilities as union seeks labor contract

  Amazon says it doesn’t expect an impact on its operations during what the union calls…

Detention officer suffers severe injuries trying to stop teens from escaping North Texas juvenile facility

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“A more conservative session”: What to expect in the 89th legislature

   AUSTIN, Texas — In just under one month, one hundred and eighty-one Texas state representatives…

Texas Republicans want voters to provide proof of citizenship. Arizona’s law holds lessons.

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Governor Abbott Congratulates Galveston As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Galveston on being designated as a Tourism Friendly…