Dallas Is A Hotbed For Cockfighting. Animal Rights Activists Are Ready For The Ring
Before 2023, roosters didn’t crow much in Dallas. Ordinances banned fowl ownership within city limits, but nowadays, Dallasites across the city rise with the sun and the birds that greet it with their shrill song. It’s easy to ignore the cry. They’re just chickens. But when the neighbors have a flock large enough to...
Career Drug Runner sentenced to TDCJ for endangering life of Law Enforcement Officer
On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, the presentation of evidence began in The State of Texas v. Shawn Gollihugh. Chief Prosecutor Taylor Vanegas and ADA Madison Schrock presented the case to the jury. The Honorable Judge Patty Maginnis presided over the trial. During the trial, the jury learned that on June...
Arlington elementary student arrested after bringing unloaded gun to school
A student at McNutt Elementary School is in custody after bringing an unloaded handgun to campus and making verbal threats, according to Arlington police.
Dallas City Council considers fate of controversial cell tower on Irving border
IRVING, Texas - Some people in Irving are concerned about a cell phone tower being proposed close to their homes. While their homes are in Irving, the proposed tower is on property in Dallas. About 30 Irving residents spoke to Dallas City Council members for about an hour this afternoon....
Irving Police Department Advocates for Community Action During National Pedestrian Safety Month
As the leaves turn and the days shorten, one issue that can't be overlooked is the safety of those who traverse the thoroughfares on foot. The Irving Police Department has taken to social media to underscore the importance of pedestrian safety during what they have declared National Pedestrian Safety Month. In a...
Dallas, Texas’ Best Soul Food Spots That Keep Tradition Alive
Dallas knows how to do comfort food right, and nothing feeds the soul quite like a plate of authentic Southern goodness. Across the city, family-run kitchens and longtime neighborhood favorites are serving up the kind of dishes that taste like home, crispy fried chicken, slow-simmered collard greens, creamy mac and...
Wednesday’s Child: Jayden’s joy is as big as the dinosaurs he loves — Now...
DALLAS — At just 10 years old, Jayden already knows what he loves: cars, video games, dinosaurs, and most of all, the idea of belonging to a family. WFAA caught up with this week's Wednesday's Child Jayden, on a recent outing to the Dallas Zoo, where his joy was as big as the prehistoric creatures he came to see.
In Dallas, Organizers Mourn the Immigrant Victims of Recent ICE Shooting
On September 24, a gunman shot at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Dallas, killing two immigrants, Norlan Guzman-Fuentes and Miguel Ángel García-Hernández, and seriously injuring another, Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, who were being detained at the site. The federal government was quick to...
Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
Road Trippers Can’t Stop Talking About The Brisket At This Texas Smokehouse
Texas is a land where the love for barbecue runs deep. Among the many smokehouses that dot this great state, one stands out for its brisket that people just can’t stop raving about. Founded in 2010 by Justin and Diane Fourton, Pecan Lodge began at the Dallas Farmers Market...