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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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Robert “Snake” LeGrand, the historic basketball coach for the University of Texas at Arlington, died peacefully over the...
07/21/2025

Robert “Snake” LeGrand, the historic basketball coach for the University of Texas at Arlington, died peacefully over the weekend, surrounded by family and close friends.

Robert “Snake” LeGrand died July 19, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by those who knew and loved him best.

The company issued an alert to customers saying it was aware of the zero-day exploit being used to conduct attacks and t...
07/21/2025

The company issued an alert to customers saying it was aware of the zero-day exploit being used to conduct attacks and that it was working to patch the issue.

Microsoft said in its blog post that it discovered at least dozens of systems were compromised around the world.

BREAKING | 5 people are in the hospital after a crash at Plano and Miller Roads involving an 18-wheeler and a DART bus.
07/21/2025

BREAKING | 5 people are in the hospital after a crash at Plano and Miller Roads involving an 18-wheeler and a DART bus.

The driver of the 18-wheeler reportedly lost consciousness when he drove through an intersection and into four other vehicles, including a DART bus, officials said.

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being rec...
07/21/2025

More than 5.2 million aboveground swimming pools sold across the U.S. and Canada over the last two decades are being recalled after nine drowning deaths were reported.

The recall covers a range of aboveground swimming pools that were sold by major retailers as far back as 2002.

A man is accused of throwing acid on a San Antonio police officer after locking himself in a north-side apartment comple...
07/21/2025

A man is accused of throwing acid on a San Antonio police officer after locking himself in a north-side apartment complex Saturday.

James Woerner, 38, faces charges after allegedly throwing acid at an SAPD officer during an arrest attempt, leading to a tense standoff with SWAT.

Dallas College will receive $3.8 million grant to train the next generation of specialized workers
07/21/2025

Dallas College will receive $3.8 million grant to train the next generation of specialized workers

Gov. Greg Abbott awarded $3.8 million to job training programs at Dallas College, the governor announced.

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable in the "The Cosby Show," has died, according to multiple...
07/21/2025

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, known for his role as Theo Huxtable in the "The Cosby Show," has died, according to multiple media outlets. He was 54.

The actor played Theo Huxtable, the only son of Bill Cosby's character on "The Cosby Show."

The longtime chef behind a popular Fort Worth burger spot is asking for help several months after he was assaulted in hi...
07/21/2025

The longtime chef behind a popular Fort Worth burger spot is asking for help several months after he was assaulted in his own restaurant.

Chef Carlos Rodriguez, of Fuego Burger, was assaulted in his restaurant, according to a police report.

DALLAS COWBOYS 🏈 The Cowboys are back at training camp! Jerry Jones and coach Brian Schottenheimer will hold the annual ...
07/21/2025

DALLAS COWBOYS 🏈 The Cowboys are back at training camp! Jerry Jones and coach Brian Schottenheimer will hold the annual state of the team press conference at 1 p.m. CT.

Here's how to watch all the Cowboys press conferences on WFAA+:

The WFAA Sports team is embedded in California to cover the Dallas Cowboys' four-week training camp ahead of the 2025 NFL season. Here's how to catch their insights.

"Landman" season 2 is filming several scenes Monday in some high-traffic areas of Dallas, the city confirmed.
07/21/2025

"Landman" season 2 is filming several scenes Monday in some high-traffic areas of Dallas, the city confirmed.

Landman season 2 will film scenes in Dallas' Knox Henderson neighborhood and the Arts District, the city confirmed.

The "Piano Man" singer opened up about his struggles after his health diagnosis forced him to cancel all his upcoming sh...
07/21/2025

The "Piano Man" singer opened up about his struggles after his health diagnosis forced him to cancel all his upcoming shows.

A Texas police officer is being praised for going above and beyond to save a tiny life with whiskers.
07/21/2025

A Texas police officer is being praised for going above and beyond to save a tiny life with whiskers.

The young cat, who is now safe and recovering, has been nicknamed “Michelangelo” by the department.

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