They couldn’t save their daughters’ lives in the July 4 floods. Now they’re dealing...
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. No matter how hard RJ Harber tried to stay positive, the week leading up to what would have been his youngest daughter’s 12th birthday challenged him. Friday was Halloween, when his two...
Underground gas leak in Dallas’ West End contained, repairs ongoing
An underground gas leak in Dallas’ West End that prompted evacuations, road closures and disruptions to public transit has been contained, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue officials. DFR officials say crews, including the department’s HazMat team, were called shortly after 9 a.m. to a leak near 302 N. Market St....
Video shows what happened after Downtown Dallas shooting that injured 3, killed 2
Five people were shot during an altercation in Downtown Dallas earlier this week, according to police.
‘This Is Your Warning:’ Illinois Man Buys Car with Clean Carfax. Then He Discovers...
An Illinois man bought a car with what he understood was a clean Carfax. Shortly after sending his wire transfer, he discovered that it actually required $6,000 in repairs. Here’s his story. TikTok creator Vashon Juan (@thavashonjuan) posted a video with his complaints last week. He explained that he...
FedEx to shut North Texas facility, laying off 856 workers
FedEx Supply Chain Logistics & Electronics, Inc. is closing its logistics campus in Coppell, Texas by late April 2026, a move that will eliminate 856 jobs, the company announced in a formal notice to the state.
Meet the Dallas 500: Victor Boutros, Human Trafficking Institute
After eight years investigating and prosecuting human trafficking cases for the U.S. Department of Justice—and training law enforcement around the world—Victor Boutros followed what he describes as a calling. In 2016, with no safety net, he co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute to combat modern slavery. The...
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in DFW
DALLAS — The cost of a typical Thanksgiving dinner dropped again this year according to the American Farm Bureau Federation, but persistent inflation, among other issues, can make buying food for the holiday meal a challenge. Organizations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area have food and resources available for those...
Homes We’re Thankful For: H.L. Hunt’s Mount Vernon on White Rock Lake
Some properties demand follow-up, not because the news has changed, but because their presence on the market means something. The home at 4009 W. Lawther Dr. is one of those listings. Karen Eubank first spotlighted it back in July 2025 when Allie Beth Allman (the Realtor, not the eponymous brokerage) brought the...
A Thanksgiving blessing: Sisters featured on Wednesday’s Child adopted into forever family
DALLAS — As family and friends gather to give thanks this week, WFAA is grateful to bring you an update on two little girls in foster care we featured last year as our Wednesday's Child. This Thanksgiving, not only are they celebrating with their forever family, but there's another...
Texas Court Pauses Gateway Church Lawsuit While Considering ‘Ecclesiastical Abstention’ Claims
A Texas appeals court has temporarily halted proceedings in a high-profile lawsuit alleging defamation by Gateway Church, saying it will consider arguments that the case intrudes into constitutionally protected church autonomy. If ultimately successful, those arguments could have wide implications for how far courts...

















