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For nearly 75 years WFAA has been serving the community of North Texas. From the groundbreaking 24-hour live coverage of the Kennedy assassination to 24-hour continuous Facebook Lives, WFAA has led the charge in innovation and leadership in all forms of media. As North Texas changes, we change with it. Our products have evolved to go beyond “the news” to include original digital content, programmi

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The city's Plan & Zoning Commission will vote on whether to move forward with the plans, which exists as part of a large...
10/02/2026

The city's Plan & Zoning Commission will vote on whether to move forward with the plans, which exists as part of a larger effort to make use of 1,000 unused acres.

The committee will look at a rule that limits a single broadcaster from reaching beyond 39% of U.S. television household...
10/02/2026

The committee will look at a rule that limits a single broadcaster from reaching beyond 39% of U.S. television households nationwide.

Eagle-eyed viewers may notice the American ski star is sporting a much edgier look on the slopes in Cortina.
10/02/2026

Eagle-eyed viewers may notice the American ski star is sporting a much edgier look on the slopes in Cortina.

Mikaela Shiffrin says there's a "high likelihood that I'm going to cross the finish line, and I'll just have, like, half an eyebrow." Here's why.

10/02/2026

Breezy Johnson and Alysa Liu are among athletes reporting broken medals after winning at the Winter Games, raising concerns about the awards’ durability.

10/02/2026

Williams is officially eligible to play, but the tennis legend has made no plans to return, leaving fans wondering about her next move.

10/02/2026

Officials have released the cause of death for Catherine O’Hara, offering new insight into the illness that led to the beloved actress’s passing.

10/02/2026

Here’s what happened in Plano that might indicate DART’s fate is not sealed.

In a statement, Paxton called the development "potentially illegal." This comes after Paxton filed sued against a simila...
10/02/2026

In a statement, Paxton called the development "potentially illegal." This comes after Paxton filed sued against a similar development in Plano last year.

The next two weeks will prove critical for DART's future.
10/02/2026

The next two weeks will prove critical for DART's future.

Gas bills across North Texas are climbing, with Atmos Energy citing long-term infrastructure costs as customers turn to ...
10/02/2026

Gas bills across North Texas are climbing, with Atmos Energy citing long-term infrastructure costs as customers turn to utility assistance programs for help.

10/02/2026

A glimmer of hope for DART?

10/02/2026

Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia.

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At WFAA, we have always been a pioneer- that is just The WFAA Way. We have led the charge in innovation in all forms of media: first television station located in Dallas, first to break the news of the JFK Assassination, first station to use a helicopter, first in the nation to unveil the first computerized local newsroom, first website in DFW television station- we do it for you, our audience. We believe in order to be the best we must strive to be the best every single day. We must boldly dare to disrupt, blaze trails untraveled, and celebrate the lives of North Texans and beyond.

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