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...
Rampant Vandalism: 30 Vehicles Broken Into Near Rough Riders Field
In a recent incident that has left residents on edge, a man allegedly broke into multiple vehicles in a parking garage near the Rough Riders field. According to a post on social media, the unidentified man smashed the windows of approximately 30 vehicles, prompting a wave of concern among the local community. The...
Thanksgiving Eve Power Outage: A Frustrating Feast Delay
A power outage on the eve of Thanksgiving Day has left many residents frustrated and worried. The unexpected blackout occurred when refrigerators were filled with hams, turkeys, and briskets for the upcoming holiday. Despite the inconvenience, the affected residents promptly reported the issue to Oncor, the local...
Woman dead, four other family members hurt after early morning Lewisville house fire
Flames swept through the mobile home around 2:30 a.m.
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...
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...
Megan Thee Stallion’s foundation feeds nearly 2,000 Texas families for Thanksgiving
Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s foundation partnered with Walmart this week to provide Thanksgiving meals and essential items to nearly 2,000 underserved families in Texas. Through the Pete & Thomas Foundation, the Pearland High School and TSU alum hosted a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive in Dallas at Crossroads...
Dallas police recruit arrested after officers find THC and gun in his vehicle
Dallas police recruit Asher King is arrested after officers say they found THC and an unauthorized firearm inside his vehicle during a traffic stop.
WATCH: Texas goat gets got in hilarious police bodycam video
LITTLE ELM, Texas - Police in a Texas town had a run-in with one "baaaad" boy. Bodycam video posted by the Little Elm Police Department on Facebook showed the encounter with a goat that was caught "aggressively snacking" on the side of a busy road. "Goat, hey," the officer is...

















