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911 recordings reveal terror during tense hostage situation at Colleyville synagogue
WFAA obtained 911 recordings and bodycam footage from Colleyville PD, days before the one-year mark since…
Air traffic control recording of Dallas air show collision that claimed six lives released by FAA
The recording contains air show instructions leading up to the mid-air collision and the panic from…
Dallas City Council considering skate park for North Oak Cliff
Westmoreland Park is the proposed location for the park, pending further community input. DALLAS — While…
Dog started fire in Frisco home on Christmas morning, family says
Security cameras captured the dog turning on a gas stove and then recorded the heroic actions…
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after hospitalization
The 54-year-old singer and daughter of Elvis Presley was rushed to the hospital earlier in the…
Giving ‘Dry January’ a shot? Here’s why mocktails are so popular, and where to find them in Dallas
Mocktails are all the rage, and we’re not just talking about a watered down bloody mary.…
Proposed theme park a boon for Frisco’s already strong housing market
“It’s not going to make everybody happy. Steve Jobs said if you want to please everybody,…
Lisa Marie Presley hospitalized, mother Priscilla says
The 54-year-old singer and daughter of Elvis Presley was reportedly given CPR before being rushed to…
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo begins with the Chisolm Challenge — and an arena full of smiles
“When she gets on the horse, everything else just goes away and that smile comes back…
How North Texas farm is dealing with growing demand for eggs
As egg prices continue soaring at local grocery stores, some shoppers are considering farm-fresh eggs as…
Tax season officially begins Jan. 23, IRS says
Americans get an extra three days to file this year, but you can still take steps…
US kindergarten vaccination rate dropped again, data shows
A CDC study found vaccination rates against diseases like measles dropped again in the 2021-2022 school…
Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole
The famous scene from “A Christmas Story” in which a character got his tongue stuck to…
No, Congress did not defund 87,000 IRS agents
One of President Biden’s signature laws – the Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in August of…
Texas House speaker addresses prospects of anti-LGBTQ bills, gun legislation and casinos
At the start of his second term leading the lower chamber, Dade Phelan talked to reporters…
North Texas congressman, former NFL linebacker Colin Allred recognizes Damar Hamlin on House floor
“Damar’s perseverance has inspired millions, and once again highlighted the generosity and fundamental goodness of the…
Garland appoints special counsel to investigate Biden docs
Biden told reporters at the White House that he was “cooperating fully and completely” with a…
Valuable winning lottery ticket could be in your coat pocket
People nearly always show up to claim the biggest lottery prizes, but million-dollar payoffs have been…
Off-duty Fort Worth detective arrested, accused of driving while intoxicated
Forth Worth police say the seven-year detective was arrested Thursday by Benbrook officers. FORT WORTH, Texas…
No, there is not a national ban on gas stoves in the U.S.
Some U.S. cities have banned natural gas hookups on new construction, but there is no federal…
Head to the rodeo, the zoo or a comedy show: Here’s 15 things to do in DFW this weekend
Gear up for the 125th annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo at Dickies Arena. DALLAS…
Dallas Wings announces 2023 coaching staff; WNBA season opens in May
The Dallas Wings will open their 2023 season against the Atlanta Dream on May 20 at…
Navy veteran held for months in Russia is released
Another American that had been imprisoned in Russia for months has been freed. WASHINGTON — Russia…
Universal Studios park in Frisco: How will traffic flow in and out of the proposed new family attraction?
“We’re not used to amusement parks. We’re used to houses and Costcos and H-E-Bs,” said Colin…
Yes, egg prices have increased due to bird flu and inflation
In the week leading up to Christmas, the average price for eggs was 267% higher than…
20-year-old killed in Richardson shooting, police say
Police arrested two suspects, 20-year-old Raymundo Gutierrez and 21-year-old Lisset Palacios, the release said. RICHARDSON, Texas…
‘Sixteen Candles’ star Carole Cook dies days shy of 99th birthday
While many will remember Cook as Grandma Helen in “Sixteen Candles,” she also was one of…
Idaho stabbing suspect to face preliminary hearing in June
The 28-year-old Washington State University graduate student is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and…
Bright green comet to make once-in-a-lifetime trip past Earth
This newly discovered “icy visitor” is headed to a night sky near you. A newly discovered…
Brothers sentenced to more than 3 years in prison for alleged scams using dating sites, officials say
According to court documents, the Orjis and their co-defendants preyed on elderly victims, many of whom…
Missing California boy’s mother: “Our hands slipped”
“Yesterday I got to the point where I think I ran out of tears,” Lindsey Doan…
Wednesday’s massive airline outage caused by “damaged database,” FAA says
The world’s largest aircraft fleet was grounded for hours, and the cascading chaos delayed or canceled…
XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts
The latest strain of COVID-19 has become the most dominant in the Northeastern U.S. in the…
New Barbie doll includes huge milestone
The new doll’s fingers and thumbs are connected, eliminating a frequent complaint that Barbie’s hands get…
A year later, Texas synagogue hostages cope, carry on
A rabbi and three others survived a hostage standoff at their synagogue. Their trauma did not…
REWIND: The 30-year project for a 2-mile Dallas highway
Despite stretching just 1.7 miles from Stemmons Fwy to North Central Expy, it took a grand…
Georgia officer jumps into action to help save neighbor’s baby who had stopped breathing
Cpl. Lindsey Meador was off-duty at his home when his neighbor frantically began knocking on his…
Inflation falling, especially for essential goods
Consumers have in recent months shifted much of their spending away from physical goods and instead…
Team captain defends Rockwall-Heath football coach over workouts after reported illnesses, hospitalization
Rockwall-Heath head football coach John Harrell was placed on leave amid an investigation into the student…
Two charged in connection to Frisco purse-snatchings at Target, H-E-B stores
One of the suspects was captured following a chase in Dallas County earlier this week. FRISCO,…
Watch: Fireball shoots across the Texas night sky on Tuesday
Dash cam footage captured the moment a fireball could be seen flying across the night sky…
Tennis star Naomi Osaka announces she’s pregnant: ‘Everyday is a new blessing’
Osaka recently confirmed she wouldn’t be playing in the Australian Open, which she won in 2019…
Reports: Second batch of classified documents found by Biden team
The revelation comes days after an attorney for the president said Biden’s lawyers had discovered classified…
Missing man last seen in Dallas found five days later
Police said the man was seen on Wildrose Drive on Jan. 7. He was reported found…
Original Juneteenth museum burns in overnight blaze
The building was home to the original Juneteenth Museum for close to 20 years and was…
Shopping around and negotiating bills might help you beat the high cost of medical care in DFW
Studies and a recent high-profile health care negotiation show North Texans are paying a premium for…
Did anybody win Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot?
Over the past few years, huge lottery jackpots have become more common as lottery officials have…
Why did the FAA ground all planes in the US Wednesday morning?
Longtime aviation insiders could not recall an outage of such magnitude caused by a technology breakdown.…
‘It didn’t give us no time’: Residents describe jumping from windows as fire rips through apartment building
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused the fire at Las Lomas Apartments. It destroyed…
15-year-old Christian placed in adoptive home after family sees Wednesday’s Child segment
When WFAA met Christian last March, he opened up about his painful time in foster care.…
US CBP opens new temporary processing facility in El Paso following President Biden’s visit
The purpose of the facility is to “safely and expeditiously process individuals in U.S. Border Patrol…
Yes, studies have linked gas stoves to childhood asthma
A recent study found asthma cases in up to 650,000 children could have been caused by…
Golden Globes’ TV comeback draws near-record low audience
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s attempted comeback didn’t gain back viewers and instead may have lost…
Republicans push anti-abortion measures with new majority
The bills stand no chance in the Democratic-majority Senate, but Republicans said they were making good…
Mark Cuban to be questioned under oath on promotion of bankrupted crypto lender
Cuban was deposed as part of a class-action lawsuit accusing him of promoting a “Ponzi scheme”…
Jeff Beck, guitar god who influenced generations, dies at 78
The lead guitarist of Aerosmith once described Beck as “the best guitar player on the planet.”…
A Universal Studios theme park is coming to North Texas
The park will be a kids-themed park with immersive experiences and rides involving Universal movies, leaders…
Here’s what the new Community Park Complex at Fair Park could look like
The space will be WiFi-accessible and include a full-scale outdoor performance stage, a dog park, outdoor…
Damar Hamlin released from Buffalo General Hospital
According to the MD at Kaleida Health, the series of tests are completed and they are…
FAA: Flights can resume after nationwide grounding, system outage
It’s unclear what happened to the system or when it will be restored. WASHINGTON — A…
North Texas congressman introduces articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary
Republican Rep. Pat Fallon says he wants to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas due to his…
Court could toss Boston marathon bomber’s death sentence
The Justice Department has continued to uphold Tsarnaev’s sentence even after Attorney General Merrick Garland in…
A flowery pianist, Eddie’s brevity and other Globes moments
Eddie Murphy’s acceptance speech for the lifetime achievement prize took just two minutes, shorter than many…
FAA ground stop: Check your DFW, Love Field flight status
A critical system outage forced the Federal Aviation Administration to order a stop on all domestic…
Did anybody win the $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot?
With players facing tough odds, it’ll be no surprise if the jackpot keeps rolling. After a…
‘Don’t go, Bob’: Man survives sudden cardiac arrest in Dallas church
A pulmonologist sitting just feet away used CPR and an AED to revive Bob Richardson. But…
‘Tough conversation’ ahead on Uvalde, Speaker Dade Phelan challenges GOP as Texas Legislature opens
With billions of surplus dollars to spend, policy flashpoints begin to surface in the 88th Texas…
Biden ‘surprised’ government records found at old office
Biden says he doesn’t know what’s in the documents, adding his lawyers have suggested he not…
At rehabbed Globes, Yeoh, Spielberg and ‘White Lotus’ win
Reaction to the Globe nominations last month was muted, with few stars publicly celebrating. But only…
Fort Worth council members vote unanimously to rename Hillside Recreation Center after Atatiana Jefferson
The proposal to change the name of a Fort Worth rec center has been in the…
Golden Globes fashion: Stars return for soggy carpet
From Heidi Klum’s sparkling, feathery dress to Billy Porter’s crimson tuxedo gown, the stars showed up…
Golden Globe Winners: Full list amid show’s TV return
Several of the past year’s biggest box-office hits are in the mix for top awards at…
Tarrant County COVID numbers increase, county officials again recommend booster shot
According to county data about 1.4 million people in Tarrant got their first vaccine. But just…
Roaches, rodents and mold: Fort Worth City Council to vote on regulating homes for elderly, disabled residents
Fort Worth police estimate the city has around 150 boarding homes, but there’s currently no system…
Capitol riot trial starts for Arkansas man with feet on Pelosi’s desk
Richard “Bigo” Barnett invaded Pelosi’s office and posed for a photo that became one of the…
Rockwall-Heath head football coach placed on leave after parents report student illnesses, hospitalizations
The school said that parents reported their students needing medical attention and/or hospitalization during the team’s…
Police dig through trash for clues in Massachusetts woman’s disappearance after husband arrested
Ana Walshe, a mother of three, was last seen on New Year’s Day at her home…
Egg prices send grocery shoppers into sticker shock
A bird flu outbreak combined with soaring feed, fuel and labor costs has led to U.S.…
Yes, 26 states are increasing their minimum wages this year
The federal minimum wage isn’t changing and remains $7.25 an hour. After a year of consistently…
No, the IRS is not hiring 87,000 new agents to increase middle-class audits
The majority of IRS hires would fill positions of people leaving the agency over the next…
Suspect fatally shot in Sanger during ‘struggle’ with Denton Co. deputy, says sheriff’s office
Sanger police called on the sheriff’s office and other local police to help with a welfare…
Texas universities propose two-year tuition freeze in exchange for nearly $1 billion in additional state funding
The university systems are seeking the money to fund instruction, university operations and employee health insurance…
Chicago-based restaurant Portillo’s announces grand opening date for North Texas
The 7,900-square-foot restaurant will feature seating for more than 260 guests and a double lane drive-thru.…
Suspect crashes stolen vehicle after string of crimes in DFW, sheriff’s department says
The suspect, later identified as 31-year-old Tyler Charles Payne, is currently receiving care at a local…
Robert Fratta execution: Cop-turned-killer scheduled to die tonight for 1994 murder of wife
Chapter 1 The murder of Farah Fratta Chapter 2…
Information wanted in connection to deadly Dallas shooting
Police say a man died after being shot on Peru Street. DALLAS — The Dallas Police…
World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy
Though the U.S. might avoid a recession this year, the World Bank predicts global weakness will…
Get ready, Texas! College Football Playoff Championship game coming to Houston in 2024
The 2024 National Championship is scheduled for Jan. 8, the final year of the current four-team…
NOAA: Ian, drought supercharged US weather extremes in 2022
Hurricane Ian, the costliest drought in a decade and a pre-Christmas winter storm pushed last year’s…
No bond for man accused of setting 2 homes on fire and assaulting wife
Pablo Patino is facing several charges related to a strange series of events that started the…
Man fatally struck by car while trying to cross Arlington highway, police say
Police said they found the 67-year-old man unresponsive on the side of the road. He was…
Yes, Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger did post on Reddit asking for help researching why people commit crimes
As a student, Bryan Kohberger posted to Reddit asking for participation in a survey on why…
Dallas Cowboys’ Jones: Wild Card result won’t impact McCarthy’s job status
As the Dallas Cowboys enter the Wild Card round off the NFL playoffs, owner Jerry Jones…
Fort Worth resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery prize
The anonymous resident scratched the winning ticket from a Food Mart in Hurst. There are still…
What we learned: Cowboys were caught in no man’s land in Week 18
The Dallas Cowboys suffered an embarrassing loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 18 as they…
Struggling to attract customers, Bed Bath & Beyond reports steep drop in sales
“Bed Bath & Beyond has completely lost control and is in a tailspin,” an analyst said.…
What is an atmospheric river? 5 Fast Facts about the weather system
VERIFY is answering five top questions about atmospheric rivers, including how they’re defined and rated on…
Bed Bath & Beyond releases updated store closings list
The struggling chain announced in August that it would close 150 stores and cut its workforce.…
What to know about Biden’s new student loan repayment proposal
The plan would lower student debt payments for millions, and offer far more generous terms to…
Missing Dallas boy found safe
The 12-year-old was seen on South Westmoreland Road on Jan. 9. DALLAS — Dallas police say…
Documents with classified markings found at Penn Biden Center, DOJ to review
“A small number of documents with classified markings” were discovered as Biden’s personal attorneys were clearing…
Amazon layoffs to hit more than 18,000 workers
For business software maker Salesforce, the layoffs make up 10% of its workforce. SEATTLE — E-commerce…
‘A little bit of light pushes away a lot of darkness’: Larger-than-life menorah shines in Dallas’ night sky
The spotlights are set up at the Jewish Community Center in Dallas. Each night of Hanukkah,…
‘One of the worst days of my life’ Travelers share stories of heartbreak, missed memories and frustration over Southwest cancellations
Many travelers told WFAA they’re disappointed they weren’t given accurate or truthful information. DALLAS — With…
WATCH LIVE: McCarthy’s bid for House speaker fails again for 3rd day
McCarthy is under growing pressure from restless Republicans to find the votes he needs or step…
‘Stay where you are and apply legally’: Biden toughens border policy
The rule changes will stand even if the Supreme Court ends the Trump-era public health law…
Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles due to engine stalling
The recall covers a range of models from the 2012 to 2020 model years. DETROIT —…
Putin orders weekend truce in Ukraine; Kyiv won’t take part
The Russian Orthodox Church, which uses the ancient Julian calendar, celebrates Christmas on Jan. 7. KYIV,…
Amber Alert canceled for missing girl missing out of Celina, Texas
Police say 17-year-old Alexis Vidler was last seen Monday evening on Tapadero Drive. CELINA, Texas —…
WATCH LIVE: Doctors give update on Damar Hamlin’s condition
The 24-year-old collapsed and went into cardiac arrest Monday night during a game against Cincinnati. CINCINNATI…
$940M Mega Millions prize just latest of massive jackpots
The credit goes to math — and more difficult odds. DES MOINES, Iowa — Call it…
‘South Dallas Stories: Fair Park Uprooted’ Broadway Dallas announces first public exhibition
The exhibit will shed light on the evolution of Fair Park/South Dallas, and it will feature…