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Texas representative files bills to regulate corporate homebuyers
Rep. Gina Hinojosa filed two bills she says would help “level the playing field” for Texans…
Woman, 19, shot and killed while taking down Christmas decorations, HCSO says
Deputies said a 17-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with the shooting death…
2022: A year of major events
The year has felt like one major event after another. While it’s impossible to touch on…
Benedict XVI, first pope to resign in 600 years, dies
ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome — Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried…
Texas Supreme Court says it can’t force the state to process deluge of applications for tax break expiring this year
The court said it is up to the Legislature to make the call on what to…
Barbara Walters, network news groundbreaker, dead at 93
Walters was the first female co-anchor of a network evening news program, launched a beloved daytime…
‘The Southwest Christmas that wasn’t’ Stranded passenger pens poem over cancellation experience
“With that it all started, lost luggage and lies, flight cancellations, our frustrated cries,” Blaine Moore…
Trump’s returns shed light on tax offsets, foreign accounts
The returns from 2015 to 2020 provide the most detailed picture to date of his finances…
Dozens of businesses promoting NYE events visited by DPD for not filing safety plans with city
New event regulations were rolled out earlier this year after 2 were killed and 16 others…
Texas liquor stores to be closed for 61 hours during 2023 New Year’s holiday
Although you won’t be able to buy liquor, it gives employees some much-needed time off as…
La policía de Idaho arresta a sospechoso en el caso de estudiantes asesinados
Los asesinatos desconcertaron a las fuerzas del orden y conmocionaron a la pequeña ciudad de Moscow,…
Plano police search for teen accused of spray-painting racial slurs, Bible verses on homes
Officers found 11 homes that were vandalized. PLANO, Texas — Plano police are searching for a…
Who is Bryan Kohberger, the suspect arrested in connection to the University of Idaho murders?
The 28-year-old Bryan Kohberger was arrested in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, on Friday. MONROE COUNTY, Pa. —…
Vaticano: Benedicto XVI está estable, pero sigue delicado
El Vaticano proporcionó un nuevo boletín médico el viernes por la tarde que decía que Benedicto…
Cowboys’ Jerry Jones: QB Dak Prescott ‘in good shape’ following Week 17 win
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a few bumps and bruises during their 27-13 win over the Tennessee…
Here are the top 10 local stories you clicked on this year, North Texas
From State Fair of Texas chaos to school district dress code changes, here are the top…
No, not everyone celebrates the start of the new year on Jan. 1
Some countries use calendars that begin the year on dates in entirely different seasons, and some…
Weatherford police release edited video of shooting between officers and stolen vehicle suspect after Dec. 24 chase
Police said they responded to a call about a stolen vehicle from Georgia possibly being found,…
The top 5 most-read VERIFY stories of 2022
VERIFY published hundreds of stories this year to help people distinguish between true and false information…
Weatherford Police: Officers shoot and kill driver of suspected stolen vehicle after chase ends with gunshots
Police said they responded to a call about a stolen vehicle from Georgia possibly being found,…
Idaho murders: Police to hold press conference, suspect taken into custody, sources say
Not much more information has been released, but MPD has not had a press conference since…
Shaq picks up Christmas Eve tab for customers at Houston deli
“You never know who will walk into Kenny & Ziggy’s. Our friend Shaq paid us a…
Deaf Austin teen stuck 1,800 miles away without luggage, cochlear implant charger after Southwest cancelations
Sanyia was left stranded at the airport without notice that her flight had been canceled and…
No, mRNA doesn’t stay in a person’s body for an extended time after vaccination
The mRNA used in the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines is broken down within a few…
Sundance Square in Fort Worth hosting New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration
For the first time since 2020, the New Year’s Eve fireworks show is making a comeback…
Endangered missing alert issued for 18-year-old in Dallas
Curtis Taylor was last seen around 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 29, in the 4800 block…
Top skywatching events of 2023 you don’t want to miss
From shooting stars to supermoons, there’s something for everyone. It’s almost 2023! The new year will…
Southwest cancellations and the 20-hour life-lesson road trip from Texas to Orlando
Lipan High School basketball teams were forced to drive to their tournament in Florida after Southwest…
Biden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill
The massive 4,000-page bill wraps together 12 appropriations bills, aid to Ukraine and relief for communities…
3 Love Field passengers explain Southwest flight plans for New Year’s Eve weekend
Three Love Field passengers that will be flying in three consecutive days laid out their travel…
Aloha Cowboys! Hawaiian family goes all out again with Christmas decorations for ‘America’s Team’
The Ahias went viral last Christmas after covering their house with silver and blue. This year?…
New homeowner shares concerns over milk-like water in Mabank, Texas; water company responds
Kimberly Hocknell of Mabank, Texas learned South West Water Company posted a boil water notice until…
El último adiós: Personas influyentes que murieron en el 2022
A continuación presentamos una lista algunas figuras influyentes que murieron en el 2022. Uno tendría que…
Tips on how to accomplish your New Year’s resolutions
Doctors say we may want to start by changing the way we look at resolutions. HOUSTON…
No, airlines aren’t required by law to pay for hotels and meals when your flight is canceled
Many airlines will pay for hotels and meals in the event of a flight cancellation, but…
Fashion designer Vivienne Westwood dead at 81
Westwood’s fashion career began in the 1970s with the punk explosion. She went on to have…
Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend: Ring in the New Year with these NYE parties
Whether you’re looking to take in some music, sports or celebrate at a New Year’s event,…
Late soccer legend Pelé made his NASL debut against Dallas Tornado
In 1975, a then-34-year-old Pelé made his debut in the North American Soccer League against the…
Advance bookings ‘wildly successful’ at Omni PGA Frisco Resort
The hotel and resort, as well as golf courses, restaurants, shopping and entertainment venues, will open…
Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
The standard-bearer of “the beautiful game” had undergone treatment for colon cancer since 2021. SÃO PAULO,…
The top 5 VERIFY money stories of 2022
Throughout the year, VERIFY has published stories to help you watch your wallet. Here are the…
Alaska man misses heart transplant due to flight cancellations at Sea-Tac
Patrick Holland needed to fly from Fairbanks, Alaska to Seattle for a heart transplant. After flights…
Six injured in shooting in Dallas, police say
The shooting happened near Scyene Road and St. Augustine Road. DALLAS — Six people have been…
It’s misleading to claim that polar bears are ‘thriving’ because of ‘increasing population’
For more than a decade, people have falsely claimed polar bears are “thriving,” using an “increasing…
23 things to look forward to in 2023
With only a few days left before the world rings in the new year, here are…
Suspect arrested, charged in drive-by shooting of 8-year-old girl, police say
The shooting happened at approximately 8 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the 6500 block of Jerrell…
Six injured in shooting in Dallas, police say
The shooting happened near Scyene Road and St. Augustine Road. DALLAS — Six people have been…
‘We’re only asking for forgiveness’: Woman sentenced to prison for 2019 death of beloved TCU assistant dean
“Nobody wins here today,” said Tarrant County Judge Scott Wisch. FORT WORTH, Texas — A woman…
As 2022 ends, North Texas volunteers expect more families to need help in the new year
Community Crossroads Outreach Center has helped more and more families put food on the table due…
Southwest increases security around unclaimed bags at Love Field
Airline officials told WFAA they added barriers and rope around customers’ bags to “ensure its security…
United, American capping fares amid Southwest Airlines issues
According to the FlightAware tracking service, more than 91% of all canceled flights in the U.S.…
US will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China
A recent increase in COVID-19 cases in China follows the country’s rollback of strict anti-virus control.…
Texas bride scrambles to get her groom to the altar after Southwest cancels his flight days before wedding
The bride, Wendi Reichstein, told WFAA that several others invited to the wedding are also scrambling…
‘It’s a nightmare’: The president of the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association blames company leadership for the airline’s woes
As passengers try coping with cancelled flights and lost bags, Capt. Casey Murray says the issue…
The top 5 VERIFY viewer questions of 2022
The VERIFY team fact-checked hundreds of questions from our viewers in 2022. Here are five of…
Singers, actors and other celebrities we lost in 2022
Sidney Poitier, Bob Saget, Meat Loaf, Loretta Lynn, Taylor Hawkins, Tony Dow and Ray Liotta are…
Sports figures we lost in 2022
Mike Leach, Bill Russell and Tony Siragusa are just a few of the many sports figures…
Man charged in the hit-and-run deaths of two Texas teens
Lee Roy Morales is charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid-Death, according to an arrest…
Trump tax audits required by IRS were delayed, panel says
Lawmakers said they expect to release six years of tax returns for Trump and eight affiliated…
Should Texans worry about the power grid this week? Energy experts don’t think so
Many are suffering flashbacks to the deadly 2021 winter storm when millions of Texans lost power.…
How did Aaron Dean receive a longer sentence than Amber Guyger despite conviction on a lesser charge
The former Dallas officer was sentenced to 10 years following a murder conviction in the death…
Texas Tribune reporter explains joint investigation into medical response delays during Uvalde shooting
A joint investigation between The Texas Tribune, The Washington Post and ProPublica reveals issues that caused…
Massive food distribution in Denton aims to aid North Texas families hit hard by inflation
“I don’t buy things that I used to buy,” grandmother Elizabeth Woods told WFAA. DENTON COUNTY,…
US braces for dangerous blast of cold, wind and snow
Authorities across the country are worried about the potential for power outages and warned people to…
There isn’t a widespread shortage of children’s Tylenol, but demand is up
High demand is causing children’s Tylenol to fly off the shelves this cold and flu season.…
US asks court to end asylum limits, with a short delay
The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to end Title 42 asylum restrictions, but asked…
Reaction from officials, organizations on sentencing of Aaron Dean: ‘Are we supposed to celebrate…’
“I am disappointed… This verdict is the bare minimum,” Fort Worth councilmember Chris Nettles said. FORT…
Dallas County officials announce 2 deaths related to Mpox
The Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed two men died related to Mpox in November and…
Sonya Eddy dies at 55, Octavia Spencer says
Eddy was most known for her role as head nurse Epiphany Johnson on the long-running soap,…
USPS plans to go all-electric for its delivery fleet
The post office said it is spending nearly $10 billion to electrify its aging fleet of…
Yes, the Saudi government owns the largest oil refinery in the U.S.
Saudi Arabia-owned Aramco acquired full ownership of the largest U.S. oil refinery in 2017. The national…
Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Jury reaches verdict in Aaron Dean sentencing
The former Fort Worth police officer faces two to 20 years in prison. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas…
NASA lander that caught Martian dust devil audio goes silent
RIP, little buddy. You did good work. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla — It could be the end…
Death of Atatiana Jefferson: Former officer Aaron Dean sentenced to 11 years, 10 months, 12 days following manslaughter conviction
Dean opted to have sentencing come from the jury, instead of Judge George Gallagher. FORT WORTH,…
Airlines issue travel waivers ahead of arctic blast
Airlines are bracing for the potential impact that the arctic blast will have on travelers heading…
Inmate found after being reported missing in Beaumont area
Zachary Myrick is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 162 pounds. He was last…
Man dies in hospital after being stabbed, Dallas police say
Police identified the victim as Marktwon Daniell Hicks, saying he was found suffering from a stab…
Gov. Abbott orders investigation into parole cases regarding two Dallas-area murder suspects
Two of the Dallas murders mentioned in Abbott’s letter happened within two weeks of each other.…
Congress unveils $1.7 trillion defense bill to avoid government shutdown
The bill, which runs for 4,155 pages, includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense discretionary programs and…
Florida 12-year-old killed after accidentally shooting self with loaded gun found at friend’s home, police say
The child was taken to a hospital in Tampa following the shooting. LAKELAND, Fla. — A…
Can Trump still run for president in 2024? Texas political analyst answers
If convicted of “insurrection,” political analyst Bill Chriss said that would disqualify former President Donald Trump…
Former North Texas rabbi who was taken hostage at synagogue speaks at White House Hanukkah event
Charlie Cytron-Walker, who is now a rabbi in North Carolina, spoke about the growing issue of…
A North Texas hospital waited hours to address a spinal emergency. It led to a woman’s paralysis and a $10.1 million court win for her
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Flower Mound was found responsible by a jury for “willful and…
Grapevine’s beloved ‘Waffle Way’ reopens one week after suffering tornado damage
There is painted plywood where windows used to be, and the shop’s awning is still on…
Texas secretary of state releases 2020 election audit, highlights procedural issues in Dallas County
The Texas Secretary of State office ordered a full forensic audit of the election for Collin,…
3 immediate steps to protect yourself after falling victim to a scam
If you suspect you shared information with a scammer or notice fraudulent charges on an account,…
Three injured after Corvette goes into crowd at Cars and Coffee Southlake event
Police say three teens suffered injuries after the incident last Saturday morning. TROPHY CLUB, Texas —…
No, Congress can’t charge people with crimes
Congress can conduct investigations, but whether to actually prosecute is up to the Department of Justice.…
Athena Strand’s mom would tell her daughter’s killer ‘he is nothing, and she is everything’ if given the chance
In her first TV interview, Maitlyn Gandy reacts to the confession of her daughter’s accused killer…
Cowboys, MNF and family: We covered it all in our 1-on-1 with Troy Aikman
Joe Trahan and Troy Aikman discussed it all in a sit-down conversation touching on the Dallas…
Special report: ‘Dirty Deeds’ investigation reveals how house thieves exploit system failures
Chapter 1 ‘Literally impossible’ to stop fraud Chapter 2…
DNA test brings together father and son and creates an extended family willing to help bring a veteran home
A Korean War veteran living alone in a shack now has a family and a new…
No, Joe Biden didn’t award his uncle a Purple Heart after becoming vice president
President Biden said during a recent event that he awarded his uncle, Frank Biden, a Purple…
Jupiter study finds mysterious temperature shifts, unexplained seasons
In the longest-ever study tracking temperatures on our solar system’s largest planet, scientists made a number…
Company behind Fortnite game to issue refunds for deceptive billing practices
$245 million in customer refunds will go to players who fell victim to so-called “dark patterns”…
Jan. 6 panel recommends criminal charges for Trump
While a criminal referral is symbolic, with the Justice Department ultimately deciding whether to prosecute Trump…
Social Security recipients won’t receive a bonus payment in December
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get two payments in December. But the second…
Happiest cities in America: These two North Texas cities are in the top 10
Frisco took the No. 1 spot for the following two metrics used in the study: marriage…
A constitutional law expert explains how SCOTUS’ Moore v. Harper decision could lead to election chaos
A legal expert tells our Y’all-itics podcast that the case has led to an odd assortment…
‘They ran over our children’ Two Texas teenagers killed in hit-and-run crash
17-year-old James Solis and 15-year-old Jordan Canedo were heading home from the mall. Loved ones say…
Cold weather prep: 2 Dallas agencies band together to provide weather shelter for homeless
As DFW prepares for an arctic blast this week, Austin Street Center and OurCalling are joining…
Third air bag death confirmed this year, owners urged to get repairs
Since 2009, the exploding air bags have killed at least 33 people worldwide, including 24 in…
Study: Dallas’ Parkland Health and Hospital System had most ER visits in nation in 2021
Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas reported the most emergency room visits in 2021, according…
Twitter poll closes with users voting for Musk exit as chief
Musk has taken a number of unscientific polls on substantial issues facing the social media platform.…
Families displaced by Tarrant County home explosion prepare for emotional holiday season
“I’m just hoping we can all get a new start and start this year off in…
Sundance Square officials need help finding person who stole baby Jesus from Nativity display
Fort Worth police say they received a report about the theft in the plaza area. FORT…
Musk polls Twitter users about whether he should step down
“My apologies. Won’t happen again,” Musk tweeted, before launching a new 12-hour poll asking if he…
Austin baby born with rare heart defect turns 1, parents and doctor share update
Chase’s heart defect was found while Jaime was pregnant, leading to an open heart surgery at…
Messi shares future plans after World Cup win
At 35, this is likely his last appearance in soccer’s biggest tournament, but he confirmed after…
Driver dies in fiery crash after striking light pole in Haltom City, police say
Details are limited at this time. The victim will not be identified until family members are…