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26-year-old found shot to death inside southwestern Dallas apartment, police say
Police said they found Jacquan Hudson after getting a shooting call on Sunday morning. DALLAS —…
State Fair announces winners of 2022 Big Tex Choice Awards
Here are the top State Fair foods for 2022. DALLAS — Editor’s note: The video above…
Deceased man found shot in southeastern Dallas, police say
Officers got a call about an active shooter in the area on Sunday. DALLAS — Detectives…
Mermaid or First Coast News meteorologist? A shipwreck photoshoot 80-feet down
Amelia Henderson discusses her photo shoot with Pia Venegas at the Ray of Hope shipwreck in…
Man charged with murder in Houston bowling alley shooting arrested in Dallas, records show
Dionate Banks is accused of fatally shooting 24-year-old Greg Shead at a bowling alley on Bunker…
Shooting at busy South Carolina race track leaves one dead
Sheriff Barry Faile said that, given the crowd, someone likely saw the shooter and what led…
Grapevine-Colleyville School Board VP says controversial decision returned power to parents
The district leader says putting rules on paper removes all gray. GRAPEVINE, Texas — For the…
Driver accused of being intoxicated during wrong-way drive on Highway 360, police say
Police told WFAA that they got two calls about a white vehicle that was driving south…
Mickey Mantle card breaks record with $12.6 million price tag
The record it shattered was set only a few months ago. NEW YORK — A mint…
Car crash against tree kills one, critically injures another, Fort Worth police say
Police said officers were dispatched to the scene late Saturday evening, shortly before midnight. FORT WORTH,…
Coming to a theater near you: $3 movie tickets for one day
Labor Day weekend is generally pretty slow for the box office. Theater owners want to change…
UT psychology department helps improve morale among Texas firefighters
Chief Ken Bailey noticed his crew wasn’t motivated. He wanted to create an environment where everyone…
‘We are disappointed’: Texas Officer fired for punching pregnant woman can rejoin police department, arbiter decides
Elizabeth Montoya may rejoin the police force after a third-party ruled her firing was too severe…
Slow down! Dallas Police hand out 244 citations in schools zones during first 2 weeks of classes
The Dallas Police Department said the increase in foot and vehicle traffic around these local schools…
Diana’s car auctioned as 25th anniversary of her death nears
Silverstone Auctions said there was “fierce bidding” for the black Ford Escort RS Turbo before the…
Yes, Parent PLUS loans are eligible for debt forgiveness
We answer common questions from VERIFY readers about how the Biden administration’s student debt forgiveness plan…
Eight people detained, including five teens, after shooting prompts Walmart evacuation near San Antonio, BCSO says
It was the second shooting incident in less than 24 hours in the area of the…
#CollinsStrong Tomball HS honors memory of teammate
Carson Collins was one of the five family members killed earlier this year. TOMBALL, Texas —…
Funeral held for North Texas coach killed at youth football game
Police arrested and charged Yaqub Talib, brother of former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib, for the shooting…
‘Enough is enough’ Uvalde parents participate in March For Our Lives rally at Texas Capitol
March For Our Lives is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to raise…
‘Prayer warrior’ who’s reluctant to smile is gifted new dentures through Little Wish
Medical bills prevented Mary Mabry from affording proper dentures until a fellow church member nominated her…
Trump search: What may come next after affidavit release
Plenty of questions remain. Here’s what we know so far about the FBI investigation, potential charges…
Experts in the community react to the impact of the Matt Araiza allegations
Experts in the community suggest Bills fans take a step back and look at the whole…
Seahawks pick Smith starter after preseason loss to Cowboys
Drew Lock has one touchdown and three interceptions. ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Geno Smith is the…
‘Giving him a chance to live’: Volunteers help baby dolphin found in tidal pool
Veterinarians in Thailand thought the calf had very slim odds for survival, but decided to try…
Prosper community rallying behind teen now in ICU after accident at cheer practice
Haylee Alexander, 15, suffered a traumatic brain injury at competitive cheer practice in Plano earlier this…
Nebraska school officials close newspaper after LGBTQ issue
Nebraska school administrators shuttered an award-winning student newspaper days after its last edition that included articles…
Egyptian artifact ‘intercepted’ in Memphis, Customs said
U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized a potentially 3,000 year-old Egyptian artifact in Memphis last week…
Plano police confirm they’re investigating viral, racist parking lot confrontation as hate crime
Plano Police say “additional charges may follow” against Esmeralda Upton, currently out on bond after her…
Keller ISD high school being sanitized after monkeypox case confirmed, officials say
Keller ISD says crews are sanitizing Central High School as a precaution after a “member of…
Suspect search underway after man shot, killed at Arlington apartment complex, police say
Arlington police officers found an adult man lying dead on the ground with a gunshot wound.…
Grapevine HS students walkout over school’s new policy on CRT, books and pronouns
“These rules are taking away our rights to feel safe and to express ourselves and to…
High school football: WFAA to broadcast #1 Stephenville vs. Midlothian Heritage on Friday, August 26
The season opener of Friday Night Football pits two perennial playoff threats against one another in…
Fort Worth ISD’s lone superintendent finalist to be named at Tuesday board meeting
The district’s Board of Education has been searching for a new superintendent since June. FORT WORTH,…
North Texas man arrested in New Jersey after allegedly shooting girlfriend multiple times in Prosper, officials say
Dwayne Kevin Sharlow is being held in the Bergen County jail in Hackensack, New Jersey awaiting…
‘Where do you go’ Tenants at Oak Cliff apartment complex say landlord wants them to leave, housing vouchers no longer accepted
Some low-income residents at Arterra Apartments say they have little time to find another home. They…
Yes, there is a way to check if you received a Pell Grant
President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan forgives up to $20,000 for people who received Pell Grants.…
What does redacted mean? A look at Trump’s unsealed documents
Google says they saw a spike in searches for ‘redacted meaning’ of 350%. HOUSTON — When…
Star rookie Julio Rodriguez to sign historic contract to stay with Mariners
The 21-year-old could earn as much as $470 million, which would be MLB’s most expensive contract…
Officials confirm death of Jeffrey Epstein mentor Hoffenberg
The 77-year-old Hoffenberg is believed to have died at least seven days before his body was…
You won’t have to pay federal taxes on student debt relief, but states could tax it as income
Many VERIFY readers asked if student loan forgiveness will be taxed. You won’t have to pay…
Southlake DPS seeing uptick in pool cleaner thefts
The department says officers have responded to at least eight thefts since May 2022. SOUTHLAKE, Texas…
Trump affidavit revealed 184 documents had classified markings, here’s what they mean
The 32-page affidavit for the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago revealed 184 unique documents varying in classification…
Tiff’s Treats workers halt unionization efforts
Tiff’s Treats Workers United was working for increased wages for several positions at storefronts. AUSTIN, Texas…
DOJ releases redacted affidavit justifying Mar-a-Lago search by FBI
The document is heavily blacked out, but provides new information about what led the FBI to…
Here’s what the affidavit for the Mar-a-Lago search said
Although large portions of the document were redacted, it provides a deeper glimpse into the criminal…
Another interest rate hike is likely in coming months, Fed Reserve Chair says
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged that the Fed’s continued tightening of credit will cause pain…
Video captures dramatic Dallas ISD rescue of kids clinging to tree in high water
Tekendria Valentine shot the video and said the location was not a part of the driver’s…
Dallas County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teens
The girls were last seen leaving the Letot Center. DALLAS — The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department…
Inflation eases as consumer prices rise 6.3% in July
A month before, prices rose 6.8%, the highest jump since the 1980s. But July’s numbers indicate…
Caught on video: Thieves make off with 6-foot decor outside San Antonio business
It isn’t the first time the small business has been targeted by criminals, according to the…
‘She started hitting me’ Victim of viral, racist confrontation in Plano parking lot speaks
The woman was charged with assault and terroristic threats. The incident is still being investigated by…
Grabbing attention and disgust: New California billboards point to Uvalde mass shooting as a reason not to move to Texas
It’s still not clear who or what entity is behind the billboards. ‘FoxPoint Media’ leases the…
How 1- and 2-year college degrees are giving North Texans a pathway out of poverty
About half of Texas high school seniors pursue nothing after graduation. TEXAS, USA — Sixteen dollars…
Joe E. Tata, known for ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ dies after Alzheimer’s battle
The actor known as the Peach Pit diner owner Nat Bussichio on the 1990s teen drama…
New Mexico is nearest state to Texas offering protection for abortions, researchers say
That state’s nearest clinic to Houston is in Santa Teresa, which is more than 700 miles…
Fort Worth asking for community help to clean Trinity River after flooding fills banks with trash
Heavy rains pushed trash from grass and drains into the Trinity River early this week. FORT…
‘We take full responsibility’ Dallas podcast conference apologizes for “presence” of conservative podcaster Ben Shapiro
Later in the Twitter thread, Podcast Movement also tweeted, “The pain caused by this one will…
Those for and against abortion weigh in on Day 1 of Texas’ trigger laws
The Texas abortion trigger law went into effect Thursday. Performing an abortion is now a felony…
Updated COVID boosters are close. But how much will they help?
Pfizer and Moderna asked U.S. regulators to authorize their updated vaccines, which contain protection against BA.4…
Dallas Cowboys kick off season with special event in Frisco
All members of the Cowboys organization dressed up with their significant others and smiled for the…
Auto experts, North Texas police officers share how to prevent catalytic converter thefts
Police hope to educate drivers about how to deter thieves after their catalytic converters. FORT WORTH,…
Federal judge says Texas can’t ban 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying handguns
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman, who cited the Second Amendment in his decision, stayed the ruling…
Dallas Code Compliance officers attacked, department wants to start using body cameras
Dallas Code officers have recently been the targets of a robbery, a shooting, and an assault.…
Uvalde CISD parents eager for more changes after school board fires police chief
Pete Arredondo was fired after a unanimous vote by the Uvalde School Board, but one parent…
2 people injured after water heater explosion in Collin County, officials say
According to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office, several agencies responded to reports of a gas leak…
H-E-B, FC Dallas announce multi-year partnership
FC Dallas will hold club’s first ever “Nonprofit Night” presented by H-E-B on Saturday, Aug. 27.…
Man gets 11-year prison sentence for trafficking 13-year-old out of Irving hotel
The 36-year-old pleaded guilty to sex trafficking of children in June 2021. DALLAS — A man…
Yes, some current college students qualify for student loan forgiveness
Current college students’ eligibility for student loan forgiveness comes down to two factors: income thresholds and…
Bald eagle spotted going through TSA at Charlotte airport
The TSA said Clark the eagle is trained to spread his wings and even showed off…
Arrest made in killing of furniture delivery driver in Fort Worth
The victim in the case was identified as Fabricio Rivera-Perez, a driver for Canales Furniture, according…
2 plead guilty in scheme to sell Biden’s daughter’s belongings, prosecutors say
Ashley Biden stored a diary, tax records and other belongings in September 2020 in a Delray…
Off-duty Fort Worth police officer drives off roadway, arrested for driving while intoxicated, officials say
Officer Stephen Thompson was off-duty when he drove off a roadway, officials say. FORT WORTH, Texas…
Justice Department submits redacted version of Trump affidavit to judge
The document was filed under seal and it was not immediately clear when it might be…
Texas woman dead after driver hits her and drives away, police say
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify the bicyclist once family members have been notified.…
No, there weren’t 23,203 registered voters in Wisconsin with the same phone number during the 2020 election
The phone number appeared on thousands of Racine County inactive voter registration records after a system…
Government revision shows economy only shrank 0.6% last quarter
It’s a slight revision from the 0.9% contraction initially estimated, but economists say it’s a good…
Before and after numbers: How much our rain actually helped the drought in North Texas
It didn’t wipe away the drought. But the rain did put a big dent into it…
Texas’ trigger law goes into effect Thursday. Here’s what you need to know.
Most abortions became illegal in Texas last year. That’s when Senate Bill 8 went into effect.…
Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos
The jurors agreed that deputies and firefighters invaded her privacy and caused emotional distress by taking…
Teachers turn to wish lists to help offset back-to-school costs
With historic inflation, one teacher is keeping her student supplies list minimal, asking the community to…
What happens if no one claims the Mega Millions jackpot?
Unclaimed jackpot prizes aren’t uncommon, though many may question why someone would miss the opportunity of…
Record heat, destructive fires, severe drought one week and a flood the next. Let’s put extreme Texas weather in perspective
More than two dozen homes in Balch Springs burned when a grass fire spread across a…
Heartbreaker at the Park Dallas Wings fall to Connecticut Sun, 73-58, ending their season
In the first half, they made 14 of 28 field goals, shooting at 50%. They were…
Man wanted after allegedly shooting girlfriend multiple times in Prosper, police say
Prosper police have issued an arrest warrant for 56-year-old Dwayne Kevin Sharlow. PROSPER, Texas — A…
Texas Lottery kicks off 2022 Cowboys season with new scratch ticket game and second-chance drawings
This year’s ticket offers more than $30.4 million in total cash prizes, including four top prizes…
‘We need your cheers’ Dallas Wings fans pack College Park Center for Game 3 against Connecticut Sun
If the Wings win Game 3, they’ll be moving onto the semifinals for the first time…
Twitter faces regulator questions on fake accounts
While it’s not clear whether there’s a formal investigation, the SEC has asked Twitter about how…
Economics experts worry about impact student loan forgiveness will have on the country
While the Biden administration said they will be focusing on low- and middle-income households with student…
Dennis Rodman changes his mind over Russia trip
Over the weekend, Rodman expressed he had “got permission to go to Russia” and help Brittney…
Uvalde CISD fires police chief Pete Arredondo, three months after Robb Elementary massacre
The meeting to determine his future with the district has been postponed twice. UVALDE, Texas —…
¿Quién califica y quién no para el perdón de préstamos estudiantiles?
Biden dio a conocer algunos detalles sobre el tan esperado plan de condonación de prestamos estudiantiles.…
City of Dallas adopts Racial Equity Plan
Some city leaders said the initiative would address disparities that have negatively and historically impacted lower…
Missing 1-year-old at center of AMBER Alert found safe, suspect in custody
APD said the baby was found safe Wednesday afternoon. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department…
How is Biden able to forgive student loans?
With opponents expected to file lawsuits, the Justice Department has released a legal opinion covering the…
Biden to cut $20,000 in student debt from Pell Grant recipients. Here’s who qualifies.
How do you know if you qualify for $20,000 in student loan relief instead of $10,000?…
Wednesday’s Child: Caseworker says brothers Logan and Raylan ‘deserve to wake up and be playing together’
Logan told WFAA the sadness of not living with his little brother on top of moving…
Texas firefighters rescue dog from empty reservoir at water treatment plant
The dog was at the bottom of the open reservoir about 20 feet below ground level.…
Biden announces student loan relief for borrowers making less than $125,000
If his plan survives legal challenges that are almost certain to come, it could offer a…
TxTag customers are seeing wrong charges on bills again
TxTag reviews plates digitally before a person takes a second look to make sure certain plates…
Fast Facts about student loan forgiveness
Will you have to apply for student loan cancellation? Is debt forgiveness considered taxable income? Here’s…
You can’t apply for new student loan forgiveness yet, but you can sign up for alerts
You might not even need to apply. Here’s a brief look at what we know. WASHINGTON…
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID again on busy day for White House
The White House said she has a rebound case of the virus after an initial recovery.…
Who qualifies (and who doesn’t) for student loan forgiveness
Biden shared some details about his long-awaited student loan forgiveness plan. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden…
The culture war is being fought in school board meetings — and North Texas is the frontline
Hours after passing controversial book policies, top elected leaders in Keller, Grapevine-Colleyville ISDs take our questions…
North Texas man found guilty for involvement in Capitol riot, says DOJ
CARROLLTON, Texas — A man from North Texas has been convicted for assault and obstruction during…
Yes, FCC Affordable Connectivity Program’s $30 discount is real
The Affordable Connectivity Program isn’t a scam. It’s an FCC initiative to provide low-cost or free…
‘Mere gratuities’: Dallas developer convicted of bribing Dwaine Caraway gets sentence vacated
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a federal court gave improper instructions to jurors,…
Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87
After going into the Hall of Fame as a player in 1987, Dawson was inducted as…
Fort Worth ISD names interim superintendent
Karen Molinar will fill in for Superintendent Kent Scribner, who’s set to retire next week. The…
You’re welcome, Houston: Why DFW’s rain wasn’t all our gain
The heavy downpours persisted early Monday and into the afternoon. And they led to widespread flooding…
Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s husband, sentenced in DUI case
Authorities say his blood alcohol content was just over the legal limit after a May crash.…
