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A popular Guyanese socialite and media influencer is dead in what police say was a “targeted attack” on an Uber in the middle of Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office identified 31-year-old Teisha Brewley as the victim in Tuesday's shooting on Lindbergh Drive.
Masterson was led from the courtroom in handcuffs. The 47-year-old actor faces up to 30 years in prison.
What's the median salary for a CEO? More than most workers will make in a lifetime.
The smaller increase came after CEO pay soared 17% in 2021, when boards rewarded top executives handsomely for steering their companies through the pandemic.
Several VERIFY readers asked what the proposed debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
The agency says the technology will dramatically reduce rear-end crashes, saving what it estimates would be at least 360 lives per year.
Dallas lost for the first time in its last seven trips to Kansas City 😔
Sallói picked up his fourth assist of the season on a goal by Kinda — his second — in the 41st minute as Sporting KC (4-8-4) took a lead into halftime.
ERCOT said the system will be able to send advance notice by email three to five days before the Texas power grid is expected to see higher demand.
ERCOT said the system will be able to send advance notice by email three to five days before the power grid is expected to see higher demand.
Raul Ortiz led the Border Patrol's roughly 20,000 agents through several tumultuous and controversial years for the organization.
Justice Department prosecutors have obtained an audio recording of former President Trump from after he left office in which he talks about holding onto a classified Pentagon document related to a potential attack on Iran, according to media reports..
The recording seems to undercut the former president's repeated claims that he declassified the documents he took with him from the White House.
On Wednesday morning, security removed barricades that for weeks blocked the entrance to Allen Premium Outlets.
The mall had been closed for 25 days since the mass shooting that killed 8 people and injured seven others.
The state is seeking temporary and permanent injunctions against Temptations in Tarrant County, which would prevent the business from running.
One person was killed after shooting and injuring three other people in the parking lot of Temptations, a Tarrant County strip club.
'I want any kind of family' | 10-year-old CJ has been praying for two years to find loving parents. And he's not the only one! 💙
CJ has been praying for two years to find a loving family. And he's not the only one.
JUST IN: With the House vote of 314-117, the bill now heads to the Senate with passage expected by week's end.
With the House vote of 314-117, the bill now heads to the Senate with passage expected by week's end.
Some neighbors on Dusk Lane remain concerned. They said police have been canvassing the area trying to recover video of the shooting suspect.
Police say an unidentified man targeted a home and fired several shots.
Elio Cumana-Rivas was a 32-year-old dad from Venezuela, who lived in Dallas for seven months before he was killed. Marcus Kergosien wants to raise awareness about his story, hoping others will help the victim's family.
Marcus Kergosien says Elio Cumana-Rivas was shot and killed outside his store. He hopes to bring awareness to the victim’s story.
Texans should expect cheaper electricity bills this summer, price trackers say.
Texans paid astronomical prices for electricity in 2022. The global power market has now stabilized and prices should return to "normal," experts say.
Perspective: By making the CROWN Act law, Texas chose to be on the right side of history. WFAA's own Tashara Parker explains.
A Black woman's crown, their hair, should not offend you. If representation truly matters, everyone should feel comfortable in their own skin.
Following weeks of disputes regarding allegations of an overstepping of authority, Pope Francis issued a statement Wednesday appointing a Fort Worth bishop as his representative over an Arlington monastery he is investigating.
Pope Francis issued a statement Wednesday appointing Bishop Michael Olson as his representative in a scandal involving an Arlington monastery.
Roberts is charged with capital murder following the death of his cousin, Jaylon Freeman, according to investigators.
Fort Worth Police said Jacoby Roberts, 23, turned himself in to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office bond desk Wednesday.
Dallas ISD has 38 high schools in the U.S. News & World Report national rankings – 11 of which rank in the top 100 in Texas, specifically.
Rest in peace: John Beasley, the veteran character actor who played a kindly school bus driver on the TV drama “Everwood” and appeared in dozens of films dating back to the 1980s, has died. He was 79.
Beasley played an assistant coach in the 1993 football film “Rudy” and a retired preacher in “The Apostle,” and later starred in four seasons of The WB's "Everwood."
Dallas hasn’t been willing to throw their cap dollars at top-tier free agents over the last decade or so, but Hopkins could be an exception.
The Arizona Cardinals released Hopkins on Friday, who had been in Arizona since being traded there by the Texans in March of 2020.
This look straight out of the "Dukes of Hazzard"! Bodycam footage captured the moment a car launched off the ramp of a tow truck.
The stunning crash was captured on bodycamera footage.
Multiple city council positions are on the line in the June 10 runoff election. See what could be on your ballot here.
While there is much less on the ballot this election, there are still a few city council seats up for grabs in Dallas, Fort Worth and neighboring cities.
The 83-year-old 'Scarface' actor and his girlfriend, 29-year-old Noor Alfallah, are expecting a baby, reps for Pacino confirmed to several outlets.
The legendary actor, who has three adult children, has spoken about the importance of fatherhood in his life.
How do you quantify incalculable loss? We tried: At least 450 people died from gun violence, not including suicides, this week in 2022. Some 900 more were wounded, according to data compiled by the Gun Violence Archive and analyzed by our investigators.
TEGNA stations looked at one week -- and it showed a nation gripped by gun violence.
The City of Dallas rainbow Pride flag will fly above city buildings throughout the month of June. 🌈
The City of Dallas rainbow Pride flag will fly above city buildings throughout the month of June.
“This has nothing to do with the LGBTQ community or Pride or anything like that,” said Kershaw, who held a players-only meeting in the clubhouse before Monday's game. “This is simply a group that was making fun of a religion, that I don’t agree with.”
Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to welcome a group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.
This targeted ground spraying schedule this week is intended to reduce the known virus-infected adult mosquito population as quickly as possible, officials said.
This targeted ground spraying schedule is intended to reduce the known virus-infected adult mosquito population as quickly as possible, officials said.
One person was killed when a boiler exploded at a southeastern Texas power plant Wednesday morning, according to a spokesperson for Dallas-based Luminant.
Officials say one person was killed when a boiler exploded at a southeastern Texas power plant.
BREAKING: Gov. Abbott has appointed a Fort Worth attorney as interim Attorney General in place of Ken Paxton. Here's what we know about him.
Scott served as the Secretary of State from October 2021 until December 2022.
Here's what student loan borrowers need to know: bit.ly/3WLIqSy
Several VERIFY readers asked what the proposed debt ceiling deal means for their student loan payments. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
Six top officials and employees at the Texas attorney general’s office have taken a leave of absence to help defend suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment trial this summer.
The defense team includes the agency’s chief appellate lawyer and head of its general litigation division.
On Wednesday, the Dallas Police Department said officers had made an arrest in the killing of a security guard at Preston Center West earlier in May.
On Wednesday, the Dallas Police Department said officers had arrested Antwon Osborne, 17, for the homicide on May 19.
The right-hander lowered his overall ERA to a 2.42 and has emerged as the ace of the Rangers' staff.
Officials said contractors will be conducting "targeted ground spraying" this week at certain areas in the city near where a sample tested positive for West Nile Virus.
This targeted ground spraying schedule is intended to reduce the known virus-infected adult mosquito population as quickly as possible, officials said.
“I called my best friend, cried and wished my late wife was here to be a part of this,” the lotto winner said about the moment they saw that they won.
The claimant will receive 30 annual payments of $250,000 before taxes.
Later this year, you can add Tiger Woods’ mini golf, PopStroke, to the lineup. It features 37 mini-golf holes and an outdoor playground area.
Within the hour, the Allen Premium Outlets will reopen almost four weeks since the deadly mass shooting. The mall said stores will be allowed to set their own hours as they reopen.
The management company for the mall has said from the beginning the mall would remain closed until all of the funerals and memorial services are over.
As of Tuesday night, more than 1,800 employees had pledged to walk out around the world, with about 870 in Seattle, where the company is headquartered.
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LIVE WEATHER: Cold and wet Friday. Freeze Warning in place for parts of North Texas Saturday morning. Update with Meteorologist Mariel Ruiz.
JUST IN: Video from just south of Sulphur Springs of the large tornado that touched down in the region late Friday afternoon. (Courtesy: Richard Graves) More on the latest: https://bit.ly/3DZGjCM
Tornado Warning for Hopkins, Hunt, Kaufman, Rains and Van Zandt counties until 5:15 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Collin, Dallas, Fannin, Grayson, Rockwall and Tarrant counties until 5:15 p.m. MORE: https://www.wfaa.com/article/weather/north-texas-under-level-3-and-4-severe-weather-risk-what-do-those-mean/287-aa3042b6-9751-4a72-b22a-5bfbf9f23a8a
SEVERE WX UPDATE: Our first Severe Thunderstorm Warning of the day has just been issued for Tarrant County until 2:45 p.m. Damaging winds of 60 mph and quarter-size hail are possible. See your latest storm timeline here: https://bit.ly/3Um8wcR
Severe Thunderstorms and a few tornadoes are likely this afternoon. Jesse Hawila has the latest.
LIVE WEATHER: Strong to severe storms are expected today. Here is a look at what we are expecting and when with Meteorologist Mariel Ruiz.
When will the storms hit North Texas today? Greg Fields has your hour-by-hour timeline here ⛈ Live forecast updates ➡ https://bit.ly/3E04iSc
Severe Thunderstorms are possible Friday. Meteorologist Jesse Hawila has the latest timeline and risk.
No Cowboys games this week? We know it can be tough. We have to live with Marc Istook and his antics all week. 🙄 LONGER VERSION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMEoZHa07j4&t=5s
TONIGHT AT 10: Meet 16-year-old Grapevine HS student Tommy Rogers. After Grapevine-Colleyville ISD began removing some books from classrooms and libraries, he started the "Challenging Themes Book Club." Some of the books they read have been banned. Others haven’t. But all include themes that Tommy says makes him understand and see the world from a different perspective. Read his story here: https://bit.ly/3ftkeTx
Go back to a time when the hair was bigger and John Denver loved raisins. It's all your favorite commercials from the 80s and 90s only on the FREE WFAA+ app (on Roku and Amazon Fire) starting at 7 pm all this week. HOW TO GET WFAA+ https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/how-to-watch-the-wfaa-plus-app-on-your-streaming-device/287-43077fdb-6b62-454f-be5e-6b596128f1e0
THIS WEEK ON WFAA NEWS AT 10: Morgan Young takes a look at the underreported issue of sex trafficking among young men, Teresa Woodard speaks to a student who's bravely standing up to book bans in his community and Kevin Reece, Senior Reporter, WFAA, Dallas shares the charming tale of an unlikely later-in-life meeting between a son and father. Plus so much more!
Happy Halloween! How do you say "bat" in Spanish? Let's learn Spanish together with WFAA anchor Cynthia Izaguirre. For more content in español, visit wfaa.com/noticias. 🦇
Dozens of sports and entertainment fans told WFAA that getting to the stadium is a smooth process, but trying to get a rideshare home is not. Tonight at 10 p.m., WFAA's Adriana De Alba spoke with frustrated fans about long waits and price surges. STORY: https://bit.ly/3U3HfLy
Halloween is almost here! How would you say "ghost" in Spanish? Let's learn español together with WFAA anchor Cynthia Izaguirre. 👻 For more Spanish content, visit wfaa.com/noticias
LIVE WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms are moving through the metroplex. Meteorologist Mariel Ruiz is here to chat about how long it lasts.
LIVE WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms are moving through the metroplex. Here is what you can expect.
LIVE WEATHER: Showers and thunderstorms are moving across North Texas. More is on the way. A look at timing and severe weather potential with Meteorologist Mariel Ruiz
LIVE WEATHER: Sunny, warm, windy weekend ahead. Join Meteorologist Mariel Ruiz for today's weather chat.
HONORING OFFICER NOTHEM 💐 | The Carrollton police officer and another driver were killed in a crash on the President George Bush Turnpike on Tuesday night. A memorial has now started outside the Carrollton Police Department. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ThJUkT
Honoring their own 💔 Carrollton police saluted their fallen officer as his body was taken to the medical examiner's office this morning. He was hit and killed by a vehicle on the George Bush Turnpike last night. What we know: https://bit.ly/3eI3kQJ
A freeze already?? Meteorologist Jesse Hawila is talking about the freeze warning in North Texas.
Rain and fall-like temps are back!
A chance of rain AND a real taste of fall is almost here.
It's spooky season! 🎃 How do you say costume in Spanish? Let's learn Spanish together with WFAA anchor Cynthia Izaguirre. Want more content en español? Visit wfaa.com/noticias
LIVE WEEKEND WEATHER: Big changes coming our way!
Dennis Cail of Zirtue is working to shape the financial futures of those most at risk. MORE: shapingdfw.com
'OUR WORST NIGHTMARE': Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia addresses the media and mourns the loss of 25-year-old DPD officer Jacob Arellano, who police said was killed when his car was struck by a driver going the wrong direction on Spur 408 near Kiest Boulevard in southern Dallas late on Tuesday night. MORE: https://bit.ly/3SYYKwv
LIVE WEEKEND WEATHER: Sunny, warmer and muggy weekend ahead.
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