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State senator expects lawmakers to raise homestead exemption for Texas homeowners
Sen. Paul Bettencourt also addresses possible takeover of HISD, says Texas’ largest district can’t “continue to…
Estranged husband arrested in North Texas woman’s killing, sheriff says
Sheriff’s deputies responded Saturday to a shooting at a home in the 9300 block of Northwest…
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom signs autographs at 2023 Fan Fest
The Rangers signed the 34-year-old right-handed pitcher to a five-year contract reportedly worth $185 million in…
North Texas city leaders react after video release in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
DPD Chief Eddie Garcia posted a video to the department’s social media pages, calling the former…
Yelp released its top 100 restaurants for 2023 and these Texas spots made the list
There were eight restaurants from Texas and three of them were in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.…
Grieving Texas farmer gets greenhouse, mower thanks to Little Wishes
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Arrested North Texas pastor, school board president rubbed against 16-year-old girl from behind, affidavit says
The affidavit obtained by WFAA on Thursday outlined the allegations, saying the girl was standing near…
‘She puts everybody else first’: Grieving Texas farmer gets greenhouse, mower thanks to Little Wishes
Debra Galland worked their property alongside her son. Since his sudden death, her husband said she…
Potential benefits, concerns for Texas school districts’ 4-day weeks
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After brutal injury in his junior year, this North Texas star senior is looking to make up ground and attract scouts
Ronnie Harrison has the talent to be a Division I player in football or basketball. He’s…
North Texas area COVID-19 hospitalizations back below 700
This is now the fourth straight day COVID-19 hospitalizations in the North Texas area have remained…
Ella Mai making stops in Texas for ‘Heart On My Sleeve’ tour
The R&B singer-songwriter will have concerts in Dallas and Houston. TEXAS, USA — Whether you’re “tripping”…
No more STAAR testing? That’s what this Texas lawmaker’s bill is proposing
In August 2022, the TEA released its first district accountability rating, which takes STAAR test scores…
WATCH: SUV crashes through backyard fence and into pool at North Texas home
Home surveillance video captured the incident at a Lake Worth home. LAKE WORTH, Texas — Home…
It’s snowing! Photos, video capture snow throughout North Texas
North Texas communities like Southlake, Sanger and Denton saw steady snowfall Tuesday night. DALLAS — Despite…
A ‘prohibition experience’ bar – secret phone number required – is coming to North Texas
Cocktail and cigar enthusiasts will enjoy a new 1920s prohibition speakeasy coming to The Colony this…
Live DFW radar: Timeline, tracking rain and snow in North Texas
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Commentary: North Texas family says Monterey Park mass shooting victim was ‘everyone’s biggest cheerleader’
Aunt Mymy, 65, was one-of-a-kind. Her family was her passion. DALLAS — Early Sunday morning on…
DFW weather: Timeline, amounts, what to expect as rain and snow head to North Texas
A storm system will bring chilly rain to North Texas, but rain may mix with snow…
In a first, women’s AP Top 25 has no teams from Texas
The Texas Longhorns fell out of Monday’s poll, ending a 835-week run that had at least…
California lawmakers to consider new wealth tax — and it could follow those moving to Texas
California already depends on its top 1% of taxpayers for almost half of its individual income…
Feds won’t demand recall of Ford SUVs after six-year investigation
The probe into complaints of sickness and crashes covered nearly 1.5 million Explorers from the 2011…
Police: 16-year-old girl found in Oak Cliff creek was murdered by 22-year-old boyfriend
The affidavit said Arturo Flores showed “no emotion and seemed indifferent” about his girlfriend’s murder while…
Two killed in crash after driving off from street takeover, Fort Worth police say
Police said the vehicle sped off from the takeover when officers showed up. Shortly after, the…
Why is my tax refund so low this year?
As tax filing season begins, you should know that the IRS has warned refunds may be…
‘They’re on big fire’ Air traffic audio details plane crash on Grand Parkway
Officials said the plane actually hit the roof of an 18-wheeler on its way down. No…
UT Dallas instructor skydives toward a world record
Vanessa Shirazi was part of a team that set a world record late last year. DALLAS…
AP sources: Biden to pick Zients as his next chief of staff
Biden’s current top aide, Ron Klain, is preparing to leave the job in the coming weeks.…
Bucs’ Brady fined over $16K for illegal tackle during playoff loss to Cowboys
The NFL says Tom Brady was given the hefty fine for trying to trip a Dallas…
RNC’s leadership fight gets ugly as MAGA supporters upend vote for chair
Friday’s vote for RNC chair serves as the latest high-profile leadership test for a deeply divided…
Funeral held for woman officials say was decapitated by her husband
Family, friends and the community gathered to honor Anggy Diaz’s life with music, prayer and a…
‘He was my rock’: Mother of 17-year-old killed outside Fort Worth Whataburger speaks out
Zechariah Trevino was the teenager who was killed in a shooting across from Paschal High School…
Girls missing from McKinney found, AMBER Alert canceled; family says they are safe
An AMBER Alert for two sisters has been canceled. MCKINNEY, Texas — Two missing girls who…
Man killed in Dallas shooting; one of two suspects found at hospital, police say
Police say the victim was shot multiple times and died in a hospital. An arrest warrant…
Bills’ Hamlin attends his 1st game since collapse, waves to fans
Bills safety Damar Hamlin, who suffered cardiac arrest in the first quarter of the Bills-Bengals game…
‘Avatar’ marks 6 straight weeks at No. 1, crosses $2 billion
You have to go back to Cameron’s original “Avatar” to find a movie that stayed No.…
Proposed Universal Studios theme park in Frisco not a done deal yet
City Council is expected to approve the project Feb. 2. FRISCO, Texas — A Universal Studios…
Meet one of the first Muslim representatives in Texas House
Rep. Salman Bhojani also made history as the first south Asian ever elected to the Texas…
Texas Republican sounds alarm on border security legislation
Congressman Tony Gonzales says H.R. 29 effectively bans all asylum claims.
Vulture dies in ‘unusual’ circumstances at Dallas Zoo, officials say
The zoo announced the death of one of the endangered vultures in its Wilds of Africa…
Fort Worth’s top cop shares what led to one of his officers shooting a domestic violence suspect
A 15-year veteran FWPD officer is on administrative reassignment during the investigation involving one man being…
Suspected El Paso Walmart shooter intends to plead guilty to federal hate crime charges, filing says
A motion for rearraignment was filed in court Saturday, stating Allen, Texas resident Patrick Crusius intends…
FBI searched Biden home, found documents marked classified
The search followed more than a week after Biden’s attorneys found six other classified documents in…
Fort Worth police officer shoots man after responding to domestic disturbance call, chief says
WFAA has sent a crew to the scene to gather more information. FORT WORTH, Texas —…
Justice Department investigating Abbott baby formula plant
The factory’s closure in February 2022 contributed to a nationwide baby formula shortage. NEW YORK —…
North Texas elementary school girl chokes on food at school, dies at hospital, district confirms
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of the scholar, her family, friends, teachers,…
Jeremy Renner says he broke 30 bones in snowplow accident
Renner spent more than two weeks in the hospital after being run over by his own…
This North Texas school district just approved moving to 4-day school week, adding to statewide trend
More districts across the state have been moving to four-day school weeks. ANNA, Texas — Editor’s…
‘Several fights’ break out after Crowley-North Crowley basketball game, superintendent letter says
The district superintendent said police were investigating the incident and all students involved would be “disciplined…
Man arrested in connection to shooting death of 16-year-old girl found in Oak Cliff creek, police say
Dallas police said officers found the girl with multiple gunshot wounds. DALLAS — Editor’s note: The…
‘Excited as eloping teenagers’: Buzz Aldrin, 93, announces marriage
Aldrin said he and his “longtime love” tied the knot in a small, private ceremony. Buzz…
2 students arrested after guns, drugs found in backpacks at high school in Arlington
Police arrested a 17-year-old male and another juvenile male whose age was not given. ARLINGTON, Texas…
Texas GOP launches radio attack ads against Republican state House speaker
In the minute-long ad, a narrator says the speaker is “teaming up with Democrats to kill…
Bill to ban Chinese citizens and government from buying Texas land gains steam among Republicans
Sen. Lois Kolkhorst filed a bill that would ban citizens, governments and entities from China, Iran,…
As Baldwin faces charges, movie set gun safety ‘gets louder’
As the conversation grows, new technology may take the safety question out of actors’ hands entirely.…
Boeing ordered to be arraigned on charge in Max crashes
The judge’s ruling Thursday threatens to unravel an agreement that Boeing negotiated with the government to…
Kidnapping, assault suspect released on $1 bonds back in court on new charge of threatening same victim
Aubrey Taylor kidnapped a woman he was dating, choked and “terrorized” her, court documents said. But…
AMBER Alert issued for two McKinney girls last seen during CPS-supervised visit, police say
The alert for Jennifer and Jessica Burns was issued early Friday morning. Here’s what we know.…
North Texas chefs celebrate Lunar New Year
WFAA took a food tour across the DFW area, finding local restaurants and chefs who celebrate…
WATCH: Body-worn camera footage shows DPD officer saving unresponsive toddler in McDonald’s drive-thru
A spokesperson for Dallas Police Department said the officer was getting his K-9 nuggets when a…
Two teens shot — one killed — in front of Fort Worth Whataburger, police say
Both victims are said to be in critical condition, authorities say. FORT WORTH, Texas — Two…
Affidavit: Kayla Kelley recently learned man she was dating was married; vehicle found burned
Kelley’s body was found earlier this week not far from Ocastor Ferguson’s house, the man police…
Former NFL player kills mountain lion ‘wreaking havoc’ in Colorado neighborhood
Colorado Parks and Wildlife said it was all legal. DENVER — A former Denver Broncos player…
Deputies don’t know how rat poison got into customer’s Taco Bell order
Investigators cannot account for how the poison got into the food, according to the Arapahoe County…
Turkey Leg Hut responds to lawsuit that says it owes nearly $1.3 million to food distributor
The food distributor said it has been doing business with the popular Houston restaurant since September…
‘She was one of a kind’: 72-year-old Kentucky woman dead after Denny’s sign crushes car
One woman died and two people were injured after the sign fell on a car in…
AWOL Navy SEAL killed in Ukraine
The Navy identified the man as Daniel W. Swift and say he is a former SEAL…
Leukemia patient asks for your help to save lives, including his own
“It can be something that adds to my testimony and my ministry,” Campbell Fearing said of…
Serial killer William Reece pleads guilty to 1997 murders of Laura Smither, Jessica Cain and Kelli Cox
Reece received life sentences in Galveston and Brazoria counties for killing the 12-year-Friendswood girl, 17-year-old Tiki…
Who wrote it? Take this quiz to see if you can tell the difference between AI and human answers.
We wanted to know: How hard is it to tell the difference between something written by…
Dallas police ask for public’s help identifying suspect wanted after fatal hit-and-run
The driver of a GMC pickup truck made an improper turn, ran onto a sidewalk and…
Yes, vice presidents have the authority to declassify documents
Several VERIFY readers asked if a vice president can declassify documents. They can – here’s why.…
3 killed, 2 wounded in shooting at Far North Dallas apartments, police say
Dallas police officials confirmed that three people were killed and two others were also shot in…
Broadway Dallas announces 2023 Broadway Series
Shows coming to Dallas include Hamilton, Les Misérables and Hairspray. DALLAS — Broadway Dallas has announced…
Here’s what to expect from Tuesday’s Oscar nominations
Recent nominations from the industry’s top guilds have strongly suggested there are just three films with…
Brittney Griner’s story told in comic book. Here’s how you can get a copy
The 24-page comic highlights Griner’s days as a collegiate star at Baylor, her journey to the…
Yes, House Republicans introduced a bill to create national sales tax, eliminate the need for the IRS
The FairTax Act, introduced by Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.), would repeal all federal taxes, including income…
Texas utility regulators approve blueprint that could hike electricity bills to improve power grid
A top Senate lawmaker blasted the plan saying it “represents a substantial departure” from the legislature’s…
Man found fatally shot in SUV after Dallas crash, police say
Police are investigating a fatal shooting after a man was found dead in a vehicle after…
Supreme Court releases report on leak of decision overturning Roe v. Wade
One open question: It was unclear from the report whether the court’s nine justices also sat…
Biden tours beach town damaged by massive California storms
“We know some of the destruction is going to take years to rebuild,” Biden said. “But…
New USDA rule boosts ‘organic’ food oversight, targets fraud
Fresh produce, grains and other foods can be vulnerable to fraud, labeled and sold as organic…
Texas A&M University gives update on construction plans for new downtown Fort Worth campus
Texas A&M University’s leadership revealed the name of its downtown Fort Worth research campus. FORT WORTH,…
Multiple school buses catch fire at lot in Northwest Dallas area, cause explosion
Crews are working the fire near Interstate 35E and Manana Drive. DALLAS — Multiple school buses…
Reports: Rock legend David Crosby has died
Crosby was a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, two influential rock…
T-Mobile says data on 37 million customers stolen
T-Mobile said its investigation so far found the stolen data did not include passwords, PINs, bank…
Gallery: Photos of 2021 I-35W pileup released with NTSB report
Nearly 20 photos show the scale of the carnage that occurred the day of the pileup…
‘A little gesture of kindness’: Mattel sends thousands of Barbies to Cook Children’s in memory of 7-year-old Athena Strand
Athena Strand, the 7-year-old girl killed in Wise County in late November, was once a patient…
Yes, there is a Thinx class action settlement over claims of PFAS in its underwear
Thinx settled a lawsuit over allegations of PFAS in its period underwear, as a viral tweet…
No, Target has not raised its minimum wage to $24 an hour for all employees
A viral tweet claims Target is boosting its minimum wage to $24 an hour for all…
NTSB releases factual report on 2021 fatal, 133-car pileup crash on I-35W in Fort Worth
The crash resulted in six deaths and at least 65 people injured. FORT WORTH, Texas —…
No, there isn’t evidence Carole Baskin’s husband has been found alive
A 2021 interview in which “Tiger King” star Carole Baskin claimed her husband was found alive…
Deep Ellum to be considered for National Register of Historic Places
Of the 281 resources in the district, 95% of them are considered to be “historic-age” and…
Residents rejoice as hazardous old factory demolished in southern Dallas neighborhood
The former Lane Plating site on Bonnie View Road has been on the EPA’s radar for…
Don’t worry, Dallas fans: The Mavs game was moved to avoid Cowboys conflict
“We requested the time change for our game so that sports fans across North Texas could…
No, cracking your knuckles won’t cause arthritis
The available evidence suggests there are few if any long-term side effects to worry about, according…
City of Godley offices closed due to staffing shortage
“It’s going on a week now and there’s no plans to reopen because there’s no meeting…
Two construction workers hospitalized after part of building collapses at Stephenville church
The incident happened at First Baptist Church in Stephenville. One of the injured workers had to…
Reports: Homeless vet says Rep. George Santos stole $3K from dying dog
A New Jersey veteran said Santos raised $3,000 for his sick service dog in 2016, but…
How much jail time could Alec Baldwin face if convicted in ‘Rust’ shooting?
Baldwin was pointing a pistol at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins when the gun went off, killing her…
Dallas city attorney announces retirement plans
Chris Caso announced his plans to retire Feb. 28 “to spend more time with my family…
Charlotte FC player dies following boating accident in South Florida
Walkes was just 25 years old at the time of his death. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte…