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Jessica Taylor, founder, and CEO, shares how she launched the company while Jane and Hannah sample different roasts.
Ezra Coffee is based in DFW, but sources from all over the world.
You can find it at many local coffee shops – But its owner also landed a major deal with target!
With each blend being named after an historical figure that the greater public may not be familiar with, there is room for education with each cup.
For more information, go to EzraCoffeeCo.com. | 2022-10-03T18:16:30Z | www.wfaa.com | A tale of history with every cup | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/a-tale-of-history-with-every-cup/287-24905948-2aed-47df-95a4-29be11e763c4 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/a-tale-of-history-with-every-cup/287-24905948-2aed-47df-95a4-29be11e763c4 |
United to Learn founder and CEO and WFAA President and General Manager chat with Jane about the impact of the partnership on Dallas schools.
You may have noticed throughout the month of September WFAA’s focus and partnership with area non-profit United to Learn - A local nonprofit that uses the power of community partnerships to build relationships and accelerate academic achievement in Dallas ISD.
To learn about the variety of ways you can make a difference and join us to play a meaningful role in diminishing opportunity gaps for students, go to UnitedtoLearn.org. | 2022-10-03T18:17:13Z | www.wfaa.com | WFAA and United to Learn | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/wfaa-and-united-to-learn/287-2b3a242d-27f2-41c3-8e78-2ac4a76c06b8 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/wfaa-and-united-to-learn/287-2b3a242d-27f2-41c3-8e78-2ac4a76c06b8 |
Midlothian ISD said the staff “acted immediately” to keep students safe when the threat was reported.
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas — Students are currently in a “hold” at Midlothian High School Monday afternoon after a threat was reported to campus administration, the district announced.
Midlothian Independent School District said there is no active threat and the staff “acted immediately” to keep students safe when the threat was reported.
District officials say under a hold, no students are allowed outside of their classrooms, classroom doors remain locked and all exterior access points are secured. Also, school activity within the classroom continues to proceed normally. However, students will be kept in classrooms until the hold is lifted.
Midlothian ISD says per protocol, parents have been notified and will continue to be notified as the situation progresses.
As of right now, the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
This threat comes just days after officers responded to two separate active shooter calls at North Texas high schools.
On Friday, Sept. 30, Fort Worth police officers said a potential shooting and swatting call was reported at Arlington Heights High School. The same day, about 75 miles away, officers responded to a similar call at Gainesville High School. In both incidents, police found no credible threats.
Frisco Police Department announced Monday that in this school year alone, officers have arrested six students for making threats against Frisco ISD schools.
This is a developing story. We’ll update as more information is released. | 2022-10-03T20:04:20Z | www.wfaa.com | Midlothian ISD: Threat reported at Midlothian High School | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/students-on-hold-at-midlothian-high-school-after-reported-threat/287-287a227a-2e20-48ad-8194-493035f879fa | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/students-on-hold-at-midlothian-high-school-after-reported-threat/287-287a227a-2e20-48ad-8194-493035f879fa |
Man found guilty in 2021 shooting death of Arlington store clerk, sentenced to life in prison
The City of Dallas and the FBI are urging people through the campaign to come forward if they’ve been a victim of a hate crime.
DALLAS — Across the country hate crimes are on the rise, including in North Texas.
The FBI and the Dallas mayor announced Monday, Oct. 3, as FBI Hate Crime Awareness Day.
The city and the FBI are urging people through the campaign to come forward if they’ve been a victim of a hate crime.
“Hate does not have a place in Dallas,” said Matthew DeSarno, the FBI special agent in charge in Dallas.
Standing in front of a special mural in Oak Cliff, on South Tyler Street, DeSarno has a strong message.
“We know that hate crimes are under reported,” said DeSarno.
The FBI is rolling out a new campaign from city buses to the rail system to several intersections, saying “protecting our community together, report hate crimes.”
“We take hate crimes as our top investigative priority,” said DeSarno.
City buses, rail systems to intersections have posters of “Report Hate Crimes.”
Mural by @artistdiy depicting folks of different ethnicities. 🎨@wfaa pic.twitter.com/ssIQ58z0b3
While many are afraid to come forward and report a hate crime, the city hopes the multicultural murals help everyone feel comfortable.
“Us seeing ourselves in this style, the pattern and colors, we get a good sense of how we’re all related,” said Daniel Yanez, the artist.
Yanez is an artist and an immigrant from Mexico. He shared his story of hate in Deep Ellum, where he says, someone yelled to his face, “I hate Mexicans.”
“We all go through the same problems, and can get through it together,” said Yanez.
Recent investigations in North Texas have put hate crimes in the spotlight.
Then in May, Dallas police arrested Jeremy Smith, accused of shooting three women at a Koreatown hair salon. The FBI said there is a federal hate crime investigation still ongoing.
“Our mission is to protect the American people and uphold the constitution,” said DeSarno.
“You can report to us through 1-800-CALL-FBI,” said DeSarno.
Bottom line, the FBI said they don’t want anyone to be afraid to report a hate crime, regardless of their immigration status or ethnicity.
Plano police confirm they're investigating viral, racist parking lot confrontation as hate crime
Motivated by hate | Suspect in Dallas Koreatown salon shooting has been indicted on multiple assault charges | 2022-10-03T23:28:02Z | www.wfaa.com | FBI Dallas launches new campaign to raise hate crime awareness | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fbi-dallas-launches-new-campaign-hate-crime-awareness/287-5de173d4-f083-404e-b066-68dc842420d6 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fbi-dallas-launches-new-campaign-hate-crime-awareness/287-5de173d4-f083-404e-b066-68dc842420d6 |
Baylor Scott & White said the facility reopened after the Department of Justice determined the allegedly tampering was limited to the one doctor.
DALLAS — A Dallas surgical center where a doctor was accused of tampering with IV bags has "resumed normal operations."
In a statement to WFAA, Baylor Scott & White said the Surgicare North Dallas reopened last week following an investigation by the Department of Justice.
"The DOJ noted that investigators believe the problem was limited to one individual who has been arrested and is in custody," the health care company said. "Our dedicated patient line will remain open for those who have questions or concerns."
An anesthesiologist at the surgical center, Dr. Raynaldo Rivera Ortiz, has been at the center of an investigation after being accused of tampering with several IV bags and causing medical complications and a death earlier this year.
Ortiz's medical license was suspended by the Texas Medical Board in early September after the board determined the continued practice of medicine posed "a continuing threat to public welfare."
The 59-year-old was arrested on Sept. 14 on federal charges of tampering with a consumer product causing death and intentional drug adulteration.
Accusations of tampering
According to investigators, Ortiz had told a colleague he felt hospital supervisors were trying to "crucify" him over an alleged medical mistake shortly before he allegedly injected nerve blocking agents and other drugs into patient IV bags at the Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, located at 12230 Coit Road.
Hospital officials said they became aware of the tainted IV bags on Aug. 24 and “paused all operations” and notified “the appropriate local and federal authorities.”
Kaspar's death in June had initially been tied to a heart attack, but the latest autopsy and toxicology test results released on Aug. 24 said she had died from an overdose of bupivacaine, a drug used to numb patients in surgery.
In each instance where patients had cardiac emergencies, the complaint said medics were able to stabilize the patients only through the use of emergency measures and most of the incidents occurred during longer surgeries that used more than one IV bag.
Investigators said complications happened in surgeries where Ortiz was not the anesthesiologist.
Surveillance video from the center’s operating room hallway allegedly showed Ortiz placing IV bags into a stainless-steel bag warmer shortly before other doctors’ patients experienced cardiac emergencies, the complaint said.
“There appears to be a likely correlation between Ortiz coming under scrutiny for medical errors and the adverse events affecting other anesthesiologists’ patients,” the complaint stated.
During a detention hearing on Sept. 19, Ortiz was ordered to remain in detention. An investigator at the hearing called Ortiz a "medical terrorist."
Ortiz could face life in prison if convicted on the federal charges.
Authorities: 12 people now believed harmed by tainted IV bags linked to Dallas doctor | 2022-10-04T01:03:42Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas surgical center reopens after doctor arrested | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-surgical-center-resumes-operations-doctor-arrested-accusations-tampering-iv-bags/287-1b021b1d-9f6d-4200-8af4-707a3944a076 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-surgical-center-resumes-operations-doctor-arrested-accusations-tampering-iv-bags/287-1b021b1d-9f6d-4200-8af4-707a3944a076 |
Officer Henry Vargas' quick thinking saved a woman from a burning pick-up truck on the interstate.
DALLAS, Texas — The usual drive home from work for Henry Vargas turned out to be any but. on Sept. 28. Vargas is an officer for the Dallas County District Hospital Police Department.
When the off-duty officer headed home last Tuesday on Interstate 30, Vargas came across the unexpected. It put him in a situation where he acted on natural instincts as a law enforcement officer.
RELATED: Good Samaritan pulls woman from her truck moments before it catches fire on freeway, police say
"I was driving on 30 and suddenly in front of me I see an explosion, a ball of fire," said Vargas.
That ball of fire turned out to be a car crash. There is video that also shows a trail of fire on the interstate video recorded by Vargas' dash cam in his personal car. Vargas pulled over immediately and in the same video from his dash cam you can see him running towards the danger as fast as he could towards the burning vehicle.
The truck was stuck in the eastbound lanes of East R.L. Thornton Freeway near Jim Miller Road. Police at the scene told WFAA photojournalist Mike Forbes that the driver was calling for help and her truck was hit by other vehicles.
"I ran towards the truck, and I noticed that there was a woman still inside," said Vargas.
In the midst of the flames, Vargas could see the look on the trapped woman's face and tried desperately to get the doors open.
"I tried to open the driver-side door, but it was jammed shut," said Vargas, "I ran to the passenger side which was also jammed shut."
Vargas noticed the woman inside the truck was likely too injured to escape on her own. He could see inside the cab of her pick-up which took on some of the impact from being hit from behind by another vehicle. Vargas was able to look the woman in the face.
"There was just something about her look. She was in so much fear," said Vargas.
It's a fear that ended up motivating Vargas to act quickly. While trying to get into the woman's truck, he remembered he had an emergency rescue tool in his personal vehicle. During an interview about the incident, Vargas demonstrated how he used his "Glass Break Tool" on the truck as flames increased by the second, along with the smoke.
"The smoke was getting thicker," said Vargas. "And I got a good whiff of it, and I just knew I need to get her out now before we were all engulfed in flames."
Vargas entered the burning pick-up truck and rescued the woman.
She told him she was in pain, but she could not readily describe all of her injuries.
Vargas believes she may have been in shock. He also shared that after pulling her to rescue with the help of others, flames fully engulf the truck about one minute after the daring rescue.
It's not clear what led up to the truck being stalled or it catching fire, but the sheriff's office was still investigating. | 2022-10-04T04:15:31Z | www.wfaa.com | Off-duty Dallas officer shares dash cam video of fiery rescue | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/off-duty-dallas-officer-shares-dash-cam-video-of-fiery-rescue/287-6af3448f-1d00-4f3b-8026-8294ecb30d1e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/off-duty-dallas-officer-shares-dash-cam-video-of-fiery-rescue/287-6af3448f-1d00-4f3b-8026-8294ecb30d1e |
The deal means there won't be an interruption in coverage for people who are insured by Blue Cross.
DALLAS — Southwestern Health Resources and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas have reached a new contract agreement as their current deal was set to expire Tuesday, officials announced in a joint statement.
The deal means there won't be an interruption in coverage for people who are insured by Blue Cross and get treatment through one of the largest healthcare systems in Texas.
Southwestern Health Resources includes Texas Health Resources and UT Southwestern Medical Center. Southwestern called the deal a "multi-year agreement" but provided no further details.
"This agreement provides BCBSTX members continued access to Southwestern Health Resources’ network providers, which includes UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources doctors and facilities, enabling us to deliver our highest quality care to the hundreds of thousands of patients who give us the privilege of their trust and confidence," their statement said.
Said Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas president Jim Springfield: “We stood for our members and were able to reach an agreement in their best interest. The agreement reflects our mutual commitment to our members, customers and SWHR’s patients having access to high quality and affordable care."
Texas Health Resources operates 29 hospitals across North Texas, including Presbyterian in Dallas, Arlington Memorial and Harris in Fort Worth.
The company serves more than seven million people throughout the region.
On Sept. 20, Blue Cross officials announced that Southwestern Health Resources gave notice they were leaving Blue Cross networks after unsuccessful negotiations between the two sides.
Blue Cross accused Southwestern of "demanding significant increases" in rates over the next three years, though Southwestern officials said the two sides remained negotiating ahead of the expiring deal.
If the deal expired without a new agreement, UT Southwestern and Texas Health doctors would have left several Blue Cross networks, including the Par Plan, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Essentials, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage.
Dallas health center providing free birth control for uninsured residents | 2022-10-04T13:32:48Z | www.wfaa.com | Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Texas Health Resources get new deal | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/blue-cross-blue-shield-and-texas-health-resources-updates-new-deal-reached/287-d931a3ee-192d-462a-977c-fff0f392d3fd | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/blue-cross-blue-shield-and-texas-health-resources-updates-new-deal-reached/287-d931a3ee-192d-462a-977c-fff0f392d3fd |
Asia Womack, 21, was shot while walking home. The investigation into her death is happening as police and neighbors gather for National Night Out events.
DALLAS — Police are searching for the person who shot and killed a woman in a neighborhood near Fair Park.
Asia Womack, 21, was found on the sidewalk in the 4100 block of Hamilton Avenue with several gunshot wounds on Monday night. Family members said the James Madison High School grad was walking home from playing basketball when the shooting happened.
“I’m going to miss my niece. I’m going to miss my niece,” said the victim’s aunt, Juanita Smith.
Womack’s loved ones believe she was killed by someone she knew. They said witnesses claimed it was over a dispute after the basketball game.
“He needs to pay for what he did. Because that was senseless. That was uncalled for,” Smith said.
Grieving family members gathered at Womack’s home to comfort one another on Tuesday. It was painful.
“I want justice for my sister,” Alia Womack said as she cried.
The senseless shooting is also tough for many community members to grasp.
“I hate to see people take young kids’ life like that,” said neighbor Billy Smith. His home is a few feet away from where Womack was shot.
Neighbors said their sense of security is shaken after crimes like this so close to home.
“It’s just hard to me. I’ve lost my son in the same situation,” explained neighbor Jo Johnson.
The investigation into Womack’s killing is happening as police and neighbors in communities across North Texas prepared to gather for National Night Out events Tuesday night.
“This was a time of the year where people can interact and communicate with us in ways they weren’t used to,” explained Lt. Brad Ricketts of the Mesquite Police Department.
Rickets said National Night Out aims to bring officers and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
”We have several events at churches. Some are at cul-de-sacs. Some are at playgrounds. Some are at apartment complex pools,” Ricketts said.
Some police officers and neighbors are optimistic stronger community relationships can help curb crime and enhance safety efforts.
“Just let us try to get along. And try to love one another. That’s the way it’s supposed to be,” Johnson said.
As for Womack’s family, they are also trying to remain optimistic as the investigation into the young woman’s killing continues.
“We are just going to keep the faith, because we know God is going to work it out,” said Juanita Smith.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Dallas Police Department at 214-671-3605 or derek.koerner@dallaspolice.gov. | 2022-10-05T00:17:01Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas police asking for leads in deadly shooting near Fair Park | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/amid-national-night-out-dallas-police-asking-leads-deadly-shooting-near-fair-park/287-7b2ed812-6c99-4edb-8871-2bdf36246cf8 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/amid-national-night-out-dallas-police-asking-leads-deadly-shooting-near-fair-park/287-7b2ed812-6c99-4edb-8871-2bdf36246cf8 |
“Aaron Judge, no doubt,” Jonathan Trujillo, who attended Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Globe Life Field, said.
ARLINGTON, Texas — If you like sports, Tarrant County is the place to be.
So what’s the biggest sports storyline this week?
TCU football? The Cowboys and Cooper Rush? Or Aaron Judge at Globe Life Field?
Guess it depends who you ask.
“Aaron Judge, no doubt,” Jonathan Trujillo, who attended Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Globe Life Field, said. “It’s a big deal here in the AL. Hopefully, we can see 62 here tonight!”
“’I mean, TCU just got (College) Gameday. I think that’s pretty big,” TCU senior Arnav Nair said. “But Cooper Rush, too. Undefeated with the Cowboys?! It’s a lot going on.”
Cowboy fans at Globe Life Field praised backup quarterback Cooper Rush Tuesday.
“I think the biggest storyline for me is Cooper Rush and the Dallas Cowboys,” Moises Trujillo said. “A lot of people were doubting, like we were going to stink, just go down from here. But he showed up and he did his role like he’s supposed to. And I’m so proud of him.”
But it was hard to ignore all the Yankees jerseys at Globe Life Field: People traveled near and far to watch Aaron Judge and his quest for history.
Would he hit his 62nd home run in Arlington?!
RELATED: History coming to Arlington? Aaron Judge going for home run No. 62 against Rangers this week
Tanner Vickers and his 10-year son, Creighton, came to Tuesday’s afternoon game from Lubbock.
“We’re excited,” Vickers said. “We’re hoping to see #62.”
Mary Flokovitz, of New York, said she surprised her husband, John, with tickets to the games in Arlington.
Judge didn’t hit a home run in Game 1 of Tuesday’s double-header, but he’ll have another shot in Game 2. First pitch is at 7:05 p.m. And the Flokovitzs will be there.
So what would these super fans do – after all, they met and got married at Yankee Stadium – if they caught #62?
“We have a nice collection at home. So, I’d want to keep it for a little bit to say that I had it. But that’s life-changing money,” John said.
“We would love to give it back to Judge, but we haven’t decided yet. We’re huge fans, but we don’t know,” Mary said.
But the decision for TCU fans is easy: They believe their school should share the sports spotlight.
“Are you kidding me? 4-0? Huge win over OU,” Nair said. “We stormed the field after, so it was awesome.”
ESPN announced College GameDay will be in Kansas for the first time on Saturday for the battle of the unbeatens: The Horned Frogs take on the Jayhawks at 11 a.m. | 2022-10-05T00:17:14Z | www.wfaa.com | Aaron Judge, TCU football and Cooper Rush: Fans debate | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/whats-the-biggest-sports-storyline-fans-in-north-texas-debate-aaron-judge-seeking-62-cowboys-cooper-rush-and-tcu-football/287-b19858d3-0c90-4233-9f57-c4a4d2ab140f | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/whats-the-biggest-sports-storyline-fans-in-north-texas-debate-aaron-judge-seeking-62-cowboys-cooper-rush-and-tcu-football/287-b19858d3-0c90-4233-9f57-c4a4d2ab140f |
Register to Vote Today
This segment is sponsored by VoteTexas.gov.
Texas has a major election coming up in November. But before you can head to the polls, you must be registered to vote.
Secretary of State John Scott and his office want to make sure your voice is heard – he breaks down the deadlines and what you need to know before you cast your ballot.
For more information, go to VoteTexas.gov. | 2022-10-05T17:46:36Z | www.wfaa.com | Register to Vote Today | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/register-to-vote-today/287-aa7eec42-91c4-4439-a807-cf534a59c939 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/register-to-vote-today/287-aa7eec42-91c4-4439-a807-cf534a59c939 |
Officials said Jordan Christopher Jacobs, 25, accused a complete stranger of staring at his girlfriend and planned a robbery to punish him.
COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — A 25-year-old Plano man has been sentenced to life in prison over a planned robbery that resulted in murder after he claimed another man was looking at his girlfriend, the Collin County District's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday.
A Collin County jury found Jordan Christopher Jacobs guilty of capital murder in the 2021 shooting death of Steven Christopher Gambles II.
On July 7, 2021, Gambles was on his way to meet a friend for dinner at the Shops at Legacy in the 5700 block of Legacy Drive in Plano, when he unknowingly passed Jacobs outside the Mini Mart, Plano police said.
Jacobs reportedly told his girlfriend that Gambles had been looking at her and as punishment, he planned to rob Gambles.
Police said Gambles and Jacobs did not know each other or have any connection.
After deciding to rob Gambles, police said, Jacobs went back to his apartment to change into a long sleeve security jacket, dark pants and a mask as a disguise.
Surveillance video shows Jacobs circling and waiting for Gambles to return to his vehicle following his dinner at the Shops at Legacy. In the video, police said you can also see Jacobs successfully entering Gambles’ car and grabbing Gambles’ firearm from the console.
When Gambles returned to his car, police said Jacobs confronted him, pointed the gun at Gambles’ head and shot him in the temple because he wouldn’t cooperate.
Plano Police Detective Aaron Benzick investigated the case, combing through all the surveillance video to track Jacobs back to his nearby apartment to identify him as the shooter. Benzick said Jacobs was not associated with the Shops at Legacy security department and was not currently employed as a security guard with any company.
“An innocent man was out enjoying dinner with a friend when his life was taken by a violent stranger. The jury’s verdict triggered an automatic punishment of life without the possibility of parole for this senseless and terrible crime,” said Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis after Jacobs was sentenced.
Assistant Criminal District Attorneys Calli Bailey and Marisa Dunagan prosecuted the case and was assisted by District Attorney Investigator Mike Bennett, and Victim Assistance Coordinator Casey Hendrix.
Man gets life for killing 28-year-old woman in crash as he fled Garland police | 2022-10-05T17:46:48Z | www.wfaa.com | Plano man sentenced for 2021 murder at Shops at Legacy | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/collin-county-plano-man-sentenced-for-capital-murder-for-shooting-death-at-shops-at-legacy/287-4041fb2c-ae4c-4f09-acb1-cfdadf5387ef | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/collin-county-plano-man-sentenced-for-capital-murder-for-shooting-death-at-shops-at-legacy/287-4041fb2c-ae4c-4f09-acb1-cfdadf5387ef |
With six weeks of Texas high school football in the books, we look at the top matchups of the week in the Dallas-Fort Worth area!
DALLAS — Six weeks of Texas high school football are in the books, and top-tier matchups continue to grace the schedule this weekend.
Throughout the season, WFAA will stream broadcasts of local high school football games. WFAA sports anchor Mike Leslie will once again serve as the play-by play announcer all season. Former Lincoln High School and Kansas State linebacker Hek'ma Harrison will serve as color commentator.
This week, Leslie and Harrison will be calling a matchup featuring two district title contenders in 5-5A Division II: Midlothian Heritage and Mansfield Summit.
Two district title contenders in 5-5A Division II square off, as #6 @HeritageFtball takes on @SummitFB.
Watch the game live, Friday at 7 on the @WFAA YouTube channel or on WFAA+.@MISD_Athletics @MansfieldISD #txhsfb pic.twitter.com/SMyeRWR6Ig
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA) October 1, 2022
Saginaw Boswell (5-0, 2-0) vs North Crowley (5-0, 2-0)
Two of the three undefeated teams in 6A District 3 square off. Saginaw Boswell has steadily scored between 41 and 49 points in each of its first five games, while North Crowley has eclipsed the 40-point mark three times.
Each team has faced the same two district opponents, as well: Paschal and Euless Trinity. Saginaw Boswell beat Paschal 45-13 and defeated Euless Trinity 45-26. North Crowley shut out Paschal 54-0 and beat Euless Trinity 42-20.
Last season, North Crowley beat Saginaw Boswell 33-6.
This game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Panther Stadium.
Denton Ryan (4-1, 4-0) vs Burleson Centennial (5-0, 3-0)
Burleson Centennial has already matched its win total from last season (5) and is looking to start 6-0 for the first time in school history. Burleson Centennial's defense has been a major proponent in the team's success, allowing only 7.4 points per game.
Denton Ryan has won four straight games since losing its season opener by one point to New Braunfels. The winner of this matchup will be primed to battle Aledo for the district title.
This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Burleson ISD Stadium.
Keller (5-0, 2-0) vs. Southlake Carroll (5-0, 2-0)
Southlake Carroll has handled its opponents with ease thus far, averaging a margin of victory by 47.4 points. The Dragons will be tested by another undefeated team in Keller.
The Dragons boast this large margin of victory in large part to its top tier scoring defense, which allows only 5.4 points per game.
Lake Dallas (6-0, 2-0) vs Argyle (5-0, 1-0)
Lake Dallas enters this matchup with fellow undefeated Argyle after nearly dropping their first loss of the season last week. Lake Dallas came back to beat Frisco Memorial 54-48 in overtime.
Argyle, on the other hand, has won its games by an average margin of 20.2 points, beating three area-ranked squads in Melissa, Lovejoy and Grapevine.
Midlothian (6-0, 4-0) vs Granbury (4-1, 2-1)
In a newly-constructed 5A-1 District 4, Midlothian and Granbury face off as two of the top district title contenders. Each school has played Waco, Cleburne and Killeen in district play. Midlothian remains undefeated, while Granbury suffered its only loss of the season on the road at Killeen last week, 40-22.
The winner of this matchup will compete for the top of the table in district against Lake Belton, who currently sits in second place with a 5-1 overall record and 3-1 district record.
This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Pirate Stadium.
Midlothian Heritage (4-1, 2-0) vs Mansfield Summit (3-2, 2-0)
WFAA's Mike Leslie will be at this game calling the action between these two 5A-II foes!
Mansfield Summit lost its first two games by a combined score of 107-34, but has since turned things around, winning three in a row and 2-0 in district play.
Midlothian Heritage is new to 5A and on a four-game winning streak after losing 49-42 to defending 4A Division I state champion Stephenville in the season opener.
This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at R.L. Anderson Stadium. You can watch this game on WFAA's YouTube channel or on WFAA+.
Waxahachie (4-1, 1-1) vs Duncanville (4-0, 2-0)
Duncanville has won 37 straight district games, with its last district loss coming to DeSoto in 2016. The Panthers offense is led by quarterback Keelon Russell, who has completed 76% of his passes while throwing for 685 yards and five touchdowns, and four-star running back Caden Durham, who has rushed for 380 yards and six touchdowns.
In last year's meeting, Duncanville ran for 347 yards on the ground in a 52-3 win, but Waxahachie's defense has been tough against the run thus far, letting up 103.8 yards per game.
This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Panther Stadium.
Lakeview Centennial uses strong defensive showing to drop Wylie | 2022-10-05T17:47:07Z | www.wfaa.com | TXHSFB: Top DFW high school football matchups of the week | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/txhsfb-top-games-texas-dallas-fort-worth/287-423cc833-f1eb-4561-b044-6d01d122a79c | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/txhsfb-top-games-texas-dallas-fort-worth/287-423cc833-f1eb-4561-b044-6d01d122a79c |
Parents say South Oak Cliff High School was put on lockdown as police investigated separate off-campus shootings on Wednesday morning.
DALLAS — Dallas police officers are investigating two separate shootings that happened off-campus on streets near South Oak Cliff High School.
Neighbors described the scenes as chaotic Wednesday morning when police showed up to investigate two shootings.
“I heard it and I [saw] it,” said Sonya Jones.
It all started with an early-morning call to a house on Fortune Lane at Marsalis Avenue. Police said a drug deal escalated into an attempted robbery. Two women were shot. A SWAT team was called to the scene.
Police said Jacob Ruvalcaba, 18, turned himself in. He is now charged with two counts of aggravated robbery.
“It’s alarming,” said Paul Hutchins.
RELATED: SWAT scene cleared, three arrested after shooting at Dallas home, police say
The second shooting happened just after 9 a.m. across the street from South Oak Cliff High School’s campus. A 14-year-old boy was shot at Renaissance Park, police said.
Officers questioned several witnesses at the park and canvassed the area searching for the shooting suspect.
It's likely the shooting in the park was caught on camera. There are surveillance cameras around Renaissance Park, according to school staff.
The 14-year-old shooting victim was listed in stable condition Wednesday morning, according to police.
Neighbors said they feel uneasy knowing guns and violent crime is creeping near their homes.
“Let’s just keep our youth lifted up in prayer,” said Hutchins.
Neighbors also said they’re concerned guns are coming too close to a school campus.
”I’m just praying for the situation. I hope everybody’s OK. And I hope they find a solution,” said Jones. | 2022-10-05T23:03:54Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas police: Two shootings near South Oak Cliff High School | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-police-two-shootings-near-south-oak-cliff-high-school-three-injured/287-6d000546-95e7-433f-91be-0ff97a753838 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-police-two-shootings-near-south-oak-cliff-high-school-three-injured/287-6d000546-95e7-433f-91be-0ff97a753838 |
In Cuba, Jose Hernandez learned the art of rolling cigars at his grandfather's knee. In Dallas, his products found an audience at gun shows.
Credit: Byron Harris
Jose Hernandez shows off the new climate-controlled space inside of his Faustino Cigar shop in the Casa Linda neighborhood of East Dallas.
DALLAS — A few hundred feet from a Hong Kong tailor, several fast food joints and an Albertson’s in the Casa Linda neighborhood of East Dallas, Jose Hernandez is rolling cigars.
Hernandez, 34, grew up watching his grandfather fabricate cigars by hand in central Cuba.
Those were good times for grandad Faustino, back before Fidel Castro would seize his family’s tobacco plantation and ruin his life.
About a decade ago, Hernandez escaped Cuba for Chile, where he decided to use the skill he learned at his grandfather’s knee -- hand-rolling cigars -- to make a new life.
"Good leaf and a good roll are the keys to a good cigar," Hernandez says. "The results can be amazing."
Growing up in the cigar business, Hernandez knows intuitively what makes a good product. Words like "creamy" and "peppery" creep into his descriptions of what he creates.
He rattles off key ingredients that most of us have never heard of.
"60% of a good cigar is in the wrapper," he says.
In a good product, the wrapper is made of one leaf. The end you put in your mouth, he reveals, is the part of the leaf closest to the plant. The end you light is the part of the leaf closest to the sun. The flavor of the smoke changes as the cigar burns. The first inch of a cigar tastes different from the rest for this reason.
With an endearing Ricky Ricardo lilt, he explains the basics of cigar-making. Tobacco leaf varieties -- Connecticut, Nicaraguan, Peruvian, Honduran and Mexican, to name a few -- are all from the seed of original Cuban varieties. Each leaf can impart unique flavors.
The innards of the cigar -- the filler -- is important too. His blends exploit the profile of each variety in a sum-greater-than-its-parts fashion. Each combination is a recipe, and they're secrets he'll tell no one.
Translating his knowledge into a business hasn’t been easy since he moved from Chile to North Texas.
Hernandez worked as a forklift driver and trash collector, sometimes both at once, before he figured out how to sell his product here. His eventual vehicle for success turned out to be gun shows, of all places.
He saw signs advertising gun shows when he and his wife got to Dallas nine years ago, and he decided to take his cigar-rolling table to gun shows week after week, manufacturing his product before live audiences. The crowds loved his handiwork -- but had nowhere except for gun shows to buy it.
In a "go big or go home" move, as he describes it, Hernandez and his wife decided to stretch their budget to buy a tiny house in Royse City to use as a store. Success there led to their newest venture in Casa Linda.
The new store contains a temperature-controlled humidor room full of Hernandez' products. Whether you like cigars, each one is a handmade masterpiece, a piece of craftsmanship in its own right.
Appropriately, it’s called Faustino Cigars -- after his grandfather.
Jose Hernandez's Faustino Cigar shop in East Dallas.
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WFAA's Spanish Word of the Week: Watermelon | 2022-10-06T00:43:16Z | www.wfaa.com | In East Dallas, a hand-rolled Cuban cigar shop is thriving | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/la-vida/faustino-cigars-jose-hernandez-east-dallas-hand-rolled-cuban-shop/287-f6638f4e-6be8-44ae-9fd9-c8b2cef3a7e3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/la-vida/faustino-cigars-jose-hernandez-east-dallas-hand-rolled-cuban-shop/287-f6638f4e-6be8-44ae-9fd9-c8b2cef3a7e3 |
The department is using a decades-long technology system in a new way, where they’re able to link criminals related to gun violence.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington Police announced a new major way of solving violent crimes.
They’re using a decades-long technology system in a new way, where they’re able to link criminals related to gun violence.
“We want to make sure we’re addressing gun violence in the city,” said Chief Alex Jones, from the Arlington Police Department.
Jones is making sure his team is doing everything possible to combat gun violence.
“We are following up on every lead that comes to us,” said Jones.
For over a decade, they’ve been using a database system, called “NIBIN,” the national integrated ballistic information network, it’s where shell casings are entered into the system.
“Within 24 to 48 hours, the ATF provides us with a report if the shell casings matches shell casings from another crime scene,” said Dept. Chief Kyle Dishko.
A sophisticated way of solving crime.@ArlingtonPD announcing the "Net" system, where they're teaming up w/ @ATFDallas & older technology.
They can now connect violent criminals w/ guns to past shootings in the DFW area. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/7lKY0e90hp
Now, NIBIN has teamed up with the ATF, and local police to help trace ballistics evidence, calling it the “NET” system.
Arlington police describe the net system as consisting of nine members from local law enforcement. They work as a team and create a sophisticated profile, that helps them connect previous shootings to suspects and victims involved.
From there, it helps Arlington police come up with a chart, involving different cities in the DFW area.
“They provide multiple shooting locations where people have been at multiple shootings,” said Dishko.
Like in one case, where authorities say Zackey Rahimi was connected to nine other crimes, including facing charges of aggravated assault and deadly conduct.
Police tell us they were able to connect Rahimi to a road rage shooting, where he’s accused of shooting at a Tarrant County Constable.
Since the NET program started in July, Arlington police have made 25 arrests.
“We’re starting to connect the dots as cases come in,” said Jones.
The chief saying, each one of these guns, and casings have a story behind them.
“We’re going after the violent offenders, these trigger pullers in our city. Each of these incidents have somebody’s loved one behind that,” said Jones. | 2022-10-06T02:22:32Z | www.wfaa.com | North Texas police announce new system to help solve gun violence | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/arlington-pd-announce-new-system-to-help-solve-gun-violence/287-9ac29992-0600-4544-8a95-fcf6a2639249 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/arlington-pd-announce-new-system-to-help-solve-gun-violence/287-9ac29992-0600-4544-8a95-fcf6a2639249 |
The fight for stricter gun laws continues, four months since the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Author: Susanne Brunner
UVALDE, Texas — Families of victims of Uvalde along with Texas Democrats urged action on gun laws in a press conference Wednesday morning. One by one, parents shared their heartbreak.
“The life I once had was ripped apart.”
“A weapon that’s used in combat should stay in combat, not here on the streets.”
“Was 21 not enough? Was 22 not enough? My friend Joe died. What is your benchmark? Would you have liked 30 to call on something? It’s a tough thing to call somebody on, but what is your benchmark to call on a special session?” questioned Jessie Rizo Jr., Uncle of Jacklyn (Jackie) Cazares.
Strong words from the families of the 21 victims who lost their lives on May 24. They joined Texas Democrats demanding stricter background checks, red flag laws and raising the age limit to buy an assault weapon from 18 to 21.
“It’s simple, you know it’s not much to ask,” another parent said.
Meanwhile in Tyler, Governor Greg Abbott met with business leaders to discuss the state’s economy. He responded to parents’ concerns saying he put measures in place immediately.
“I issued a directive to make sure our schools would be safer as well as the emergencies in Uvalde were addressed,” Governor Greg Abbott said.
In last week’s debate, Governor Abbott reiterated he opposed changing the age to buy an assault weapon “purely from a legal position” and said he also opposed red flag laws because they would deny “lawful Texas gun owners their constitutional rights to due process.”
“We must love and cherish our children more than we love and cherish our guns,” says State Rep. Vikki Goodwin.
Parents made clear, the only way to see change is to act on November 8th.
“We too have a powerful weapon and that’s our vote at the ballot box,” said the sister of Uvalde Teacher, Irma Garcia.
The press conference happens as Uvalde parents enter their second week of protest outside the school district’s office. They’ve been camping out to demand accountability and district police officers at Robb Elementary be suspended pending an investigation. | 2022-10-06T02:22:38Z | www.wfaa.com | Uvalde Texas parents continue to fight for accountability | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/special-reports/uvalde-school-shooting/uvalde-texas-parents-continue-to-fight-for-accountability/287-15e53bfe-1767-487c-8c94-80ad249e28ec | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/special-reports/uvalde-school-shooting/uvalde-texas-parents-continue-to-fight-for-accountability/287-15e53bfe-1767-487c-8c94-80ad249e28ec |
Parkland and other clinics started seeing “scattered” flu cases and doctors worry a spike is eminent.
DALLAS — The last two North Texas flu seasons have been notable because they were almost non-existent.
With COVID protocols like masks and distancing in place, North Texas mirrored much of America.
Now that masks are mostly off, risk is up. And the flu virus has already started to rear its head.
“We are seeing some scattered flu cases,” said Parkland’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Chang.
None of the cases have been serious enough to warrant hospital admission, Chang said.
Some CareNow facilities have also seen early cases of flu, according to Medical City Healthcare.
Chang is expecting this flu season to be more in line with what was considered typical before COVID.
Public health officials watch the southern hemisphere - which experiences winter while we are in summer - for indications.
“Australia this year statistically had its worst flu season since before covid and we are expecting us to reflect that,” Chang said.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is seeing flu cases trending up.
The final week of September 2022, 3.56% of flu tests done in Texas hospital labs were coming back positive. The previous week, the positivity rate was 2.73%. Three regions of the state also reported spikes in cases the final week of September.
That same timeframe in 2020 produced very different numbers with a 0.58% positivity rate among hospital lab tests. No regions reported an increase in cases.
“It’s really important to realize that as folks get out of the practice of wearing masks and staying away from each other, we are going to see transmissible diseases go back up. And flu is number one in the wintertime,” Chang said.
Dr. Mo Rezaie of Fort Worth Primary Care said she hasn’t seen flu in any of her patients yet, but she knows hospitals are now testing for it.
She and Chang both preach the value of a flu vaccine this season.
“Now is actually the perfect time -- before the end of October. But really you can’t be too late with the flu vaccine. So even if it’s November, December, or even early January, getting it is better than not getting it. It’s not 100% protective, but it’s better than nothing. It really is.”
Flu shots and COVID boosters are now available at any Dallas County immunization clinic.
“We’re doubling down efforts to bring the vaccine to the community,” said Christian Grisales of the Dallas County Health Department.
Grisales said the county’s pop-up clinics can be found by calling 214-819-2000. | 2022-10-06T03:57:06Z | www.wfaa.com | North Texas already seeing flu cases | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/flu-already-appearing-north-texas/287-7c8b3967-75e7-42f0-ad60-2aa0774ab248 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/flu-already-appearing-north-texas/287-7c8b3967-75e7-42f0-ad60-2aa0774ab248 |
Mercedes Clement's talks about police identifying her daughters remains
City Council reprimanded City Manager David Cooke for his response to questions about weekend getaway on private plane with business owners.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth City Manager David Cooke is coming under fire for how he handled a potential conflict-of-interest when it comes to city business.
Cooke is personal friends with the owners of Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. During the Sept. 4th weekend they invited Cooke on their private plane to attend the Aspen Jazz Festival. Cooke got the chance to see jazz artists like Stevie Nicks perform live on stage.
When questioned about the get-away, Cooke exercised poor communication to the public according to council members. As city manager, Cooke oversees business deals, which include contracts for Sundance Square. Sundance Square, while privately owned, has contractual ties to the City of Fort Worth and is part of the Downtown Public Improvement District.
Fort Worth City Council members explained in an Oct. 4, 2022 letter to Cooke that although he did not violate the city's code of ethics, they are disappointed and ordered him to immediately recuse himself from contracts that involve Sundance Square.
Cooke will still be at the table as council members conduct city business. But they have reassigned business deals surrounding Sundance Square to the City Attorney.
In his October 5, 2022, apology letter David Cooke wrote "I should have better realized the perception these actions sent."
Now, all city leaders are being held accountable when it comes to transparency. As part of public trust, they will use a local government disclosure statement, effective immediately. | 2022-10-06T03:57:12Z | www.wfaa.com | City Manager stripped of some duties after private plane trip | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-city-manager-stripped-some-duties-private-plane-trip/287-b3d964bf-bff8-44d5-95c0-c38e08b0c8a6 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-city-manager-stripped-some-duties-private-plane-trip/287-b3d964bf-bff8-44d5-95c0-c38e08b0c8a6 |
Dr. David Winter answers your COVID questions ahead of the holidays
We're seeing fewer masks these days, but with the holidays around the corner we thought it was a good time to do a COVID check up this morning.
For more information about COVID, go to CDC.gov/coronavirus.
For more information about local health services, go to BSWHealth.com. | 2022-10-06T18:56:01Z | www.wfaa.com | Dr. David Winter answers your COVID questions ahead of the holidays | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/dr-david-winter-answers-your-covid-questions-ahead-of-the-holidays/287-6b66cc60-093a-4f97-b9e3-396d9f503b7c | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/dr-david-winter-answers-your-covid-questions-ahead-of-the-holidays/287-6b66cc60-093a-4f97-b9e3-396d9f503b7c |
In plea papers, Tremont Blakemore admitted to running the large-scale human trafficking organization and using the threat of grotesque violence.
Head of the prostitution organization, Tremont Blakemore, 39, maintained a group of 20 women and prostituted them for the group's profit, police said.
DALLAS — A Dallas man who called himself “Macknificent” was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Thursday for human trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.
Tremont Blakemore, 43, was first arrested in September 2018 and later charged in September 2019. He pleaded guilty in April 2022 to sex trafficking through force, fraud and coercion before U.S. District Judge Ada Brown.
Following today’s sentencing, Judge Brown ordered Blakemore to turn over several trophies, including one engraved “Playa of the Year,” to the federal government. She also ordered him to forfeit several Rolex watches and diamond and gold jewelry that, authorities say, Blakemore used to flout his lifestyle and “appear successful in order to recruit additional victims to his trafficking organization.”
According to Dallas police, in 2018, Blakemore’s group -- which consisted of 20 women -- had connections to multiple cities in Texas and throughout the country.
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In plea papers, Blakemore admitted to running the large-scale human trafficking organization and using the threat of grotesque violence to force women to engage in commercial sex acts for his financial benefit.
“This defendant systematically brutalized his victims, convincing them that they had no choice but to live life according to his dictates,” said Meacham.
Court documents state that Blakemore also admitted to slapping, punching, choking, kicking and burning his victims with cigarettes if they disobeyed his “rules.”
"For the next 20 years, Mr. Blakemore will have time to reflect on the pain he caused those he subjugated for his own selfish gains. Our hope is that the victims he forcefully manipulated will begin the healing process now that he is no longer a threat to society,” said HIS Dallas Special Agent in Charge Lester R. Hayes Jr.
Not only will Blakemore spend the next 20 years in prison, but he will also be under a lifetime of supervised release for human trafficking, Meacham said.
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Billy Chemirmir trial: Prosecution close to wrapping up its case | 2022-10-06T22:22:09Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas: Tremont Blakemore sentenced for human trafficking | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-human-trafficking/287-cb39b233-6055-4b9b-9797-eafbf18fe20d | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-human-trafficking/287-cb39b233-6055-4b9b-9797-eafbf18fe20d |
Texas man admits to flying drone loaded with drugs and contraband, pleads guilty in court
As we inch closer to Halloween, more and more seasonal options are opening up.
DALLAS — We're getting closer and closer to Halloween, which means a few different things. The temperature is dropping, there are more spooky events to enjoy and partake in, and basketball season is starting soon.
With all that said, there's plenty to go out and see this weekend, so let's go through it.
Dallas Mavs vs Orlando Magic at AAC (Dallas)
This is just a pre-season game, mind you. But if you're itching for basketball season to start, you can get an early look at this year's Mavs team on Friday as they face off against the Magic.
This will be just their second game of the pre-season after they just eked out a victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Doobie Brothers at Majestic Theatre (Dallas)
Train at Choctaw Casino (Durant, OK)
Sara Evans at Arlington Music Hall (Arlington)
West side tunnel tour at 1700 Pacific Ave. (Dallas)
JFK Assassination Tour at 646 Main St. (Dallas)
Bonobo at Granada Theater (Dallas)
Rediscover Festival at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Irving)
Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl (Dallas)
Considered by some the biggest college football game of the season, this showdown pits eternal rivals the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns against each other at the usual site of their showdown, the Cotton Bowl.
With the Sooners just recently getting massacred by TCU, they're sure to want to get back on the right track here.
Let's see if UT can stop that from happening.
The Wicker Man at Texas Theatre (Dallas)
The Shining at Texas Theatre (Dallas)
Roger Waters at AAC (Dallas)
Us at Main Street Garden Park (Dallas)
Oktoberfest at Sons of Hermann Hall (Dallas)
Dallas Mimosa Walk at Deep Ellum Outdoor Market (Dallas)
Steve Vai at House of Blues (Dallas)
Bonnie Raitt at Texas Trust CU Theater (Grand Prairie)
Tracy Lawrence at Billy Bob’s Texas (Fort Worth)
Oak Cliff Assembly Art Walk at 919 Morrell Ave. (Dallas)
It's Halloween season, and what better way to celebrate that than with one of the most celebrated horror films of all time?
More than 40 years old, The Shining is one of the most influential, prolific films of all time from one of the most influential, prolific directors of all time, Stanley Kubrick. And now you have the chance to see it on the big screen how it was meant to be viewed.
Open Guitar Rally VI at Roland Kirk Bridge (Dallas)
Titus Andronicus at Deep Ellum Art Company (Dallas)
Chris Young at Choctaw Casino (Durant, OK)
Zombie Safari Hunt at Cousins Paintball Park (Dallas)
Morcheeba at House of Blues (Dallas)
Drag show at Three Links (Dallas) | 2022-10-07T01:36:11Z | www.wfaa.com | 25 things to do in North Texas this weekend | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/events/25-things-to-do-north-texas-this-weekend-catch-mavs-showdown-do-something-spooky/287-0dd63df8-1b75-4808-9381-729a8f57e7f7 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/events/25-things-to-do-north-texas-this-weekend-catch-mavs-showdown-do-something-spooky/287-0dd63df8-1b75-4808-9381-729a8f57e7f7 |
Dallas Police and the FBI worked for months to take down a carjacking ring led by teenage boys.
DALLAS — Dallas Police and the FBI have taken down a large carjacking ring.
Police say the robbers were stealing everything from Chargers to SUVs at gunpoint.
In court documents police say the suspects videotaped themselves inside the stolen cars. One of them bragging to his friend, “I got you a better Chrysler.”
”Obviously taking a crew off the streets will save a victim from today, tomorrow, next week,” said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia.
Police say the suspects were all teenagers and they were brazenly pulling up to people pumping gas or just walking to their vehicles.
So far, they’ve been connected to 14 robberies
“As I have said, oftentimes 100 robberies aren’t committed by 100 different people. We had four individuals in this case that were committing robberies and car-jackings throughout our city,” said Chief Garcia.
In one of the robberies, court documents state the suspects told a victim, “get down or I’m gonna smoke you.”
In another one the suspect told the victim to “ lay down on his stomach and throw his keys on the ground.”
One instance documented in the affidavit details a robbery which took place Aug. 1. The report details that the suspects robbed a 2007 Chrysler 300 from a QT off Thornton Freeway. The victim had left his vehicle to go into the store and when he got back, a black sedan pulled up behind him and two of the suspects ran up to him with a handgun and demanded everything he had and the keys to is vehicle.
After they left with his car, the report states, the victim called the police. Officers investigating the theft later found the suspect advertising the car for sale on Instagram in exchange for guns.
Dallas Police say when they arrested the suspects they confiscated their cellphones and found evidence of them planning some of the robberies.
These are text messages between the suspects found in court documents:
“aye g we gon du sum 2nite?” “mb bro already dit one. Law’s catching on.”
When police raided their homes on Monday they found guns and drugs.
They say the suspects were trying to trade some of the vehicles for weapons.
Chief Garcia says his department has been focused on car-jackings, robberies and other violent crimes.
He says, while robberies of individuals are up less than 1%, arrests like these will help reduce the numbers.
Already this year, he says violent crime is down nearly 4%, and the numbers are trending down.
”At the end of the day we had the safest third quarter in June, July, August and September than we’ve had in this city when it comes to violent crime for five years,” said Garcia.
Sources say this carjacking ring is possibly part of a larger operation that the department and the FBI are determined to bring down. | 2022-10-07T03:15:09Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Police take down large carjacking ring | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-police-take-down-large-carjacking-ring/287-24764d84-20bb-4dca-9c9b-367758a3c165 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-police-take-down-large-carjacking-ring/287-24764d84-20bb-4dca-9c9b-367758a3c165 |
The crash happened when a semi-truck hit a barrier at 30 and Interstate 635 around 2:30 a.m., according to police.
MESQUITE, Texas — A fuel spill shut down westbound Interstate 30 in Mesquite early Friday morning, officials said.
No injuries were reported, but the crash resulted in "a large amount of fuel spilled on the roadway," police said.
Texas Department of Transportation Crews were helping with the cleanup. Police did not have an estimated time on when the lanes could be re-opened.
Good Samaritan pulls woman from her truck moments before it catches fire on freeway, police say | 2022-10-07T12:33:04Z | www.wfaa.com | I-30 shut down in Mesquite: Crash, fuel spill blocks all lanes | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mesquite-crash-fuel-spill-shuts-down-westbound-i-30-heading-into-dallas/287-c7152e63-637e-4aa6-8488-e18c6ef74d28 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mesquite-crash-fuel-spill-shuts-down-westbound-i-30-heading-into-dallas/287-c7152e63-637e-4aa6-8488-e18c6ef74d28 |
Skip this destination.
Amsterdam is known for its quaint canals and its red light district. It won't be known for this movie.
The often-brilliant David O. Russell returns with his first movie since 2015's "Joy" (partially-set in Dallas). And he gathers a who's who of Hollywood to get it done.
Christian Bale leads the ensemble cast that also includes Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert De Niro, Rami Malek, Chris Rock ... even Taylor Swift (though she makes a pretty swift exit).
Bale and Washington play two veterans badly-injured in the World War I. Bale becomes a doctor who treats other disfigured vets, Washington, a lawyer.
They and their former nurse/avant-garde artist (Margot Robbie) spent a care-free time in Amsterdam right after the war (thus, the title).
Later in New York, the two buddies wind up murder suspects and work to clear their names. While that's going on, a fascist conspiracy is bubbling up to overthrow the government.
DeNiro is involved in that story line. In fact, when Russell says at the beginning of the movie, "a lot of this actually happened," that one part that sort of did.
Is "Amsterdam" historical fiction? Is it satire? Is it a screwball comedy? Call it confusing ... call it a cacophony ... or just call it what it is ... a mess!
Sometimes these multi-star movies work. It's usually an Agatha Christie mystery on a train or a boat.
(20th Century Studios. Rated R. Running Time 2 hrs. 14 mins. In Theaters Only.)
A popular children's book comes to life on the big screen.
"Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" is a nicely-done musical comedy for the family. A boy discovers Lyle propped up in the attic of the house that he and his parents move into.
It turns out an amateur magician lived there before and left poor Lyle behind. Pop star Shawn Mendes makes his feature film debut ... voicing the crooning croc. Constance Wu plays the mom who's the first parent to befriend her son's new pet. Dad takes a little longer to warm up. He's played by Dallas actor Scoot McNairy. Oscar-winner Javier Bardem is the magician who coaxes the talent out of Lyle.
There's nothing Bardem cannot do, by the way, and here that even means singing and dancing. Love that guy! Mendes is the perfect fit for Lyle. He sings songs by the same team that brought us "La La Land," "Dear Evan Hansen" and "The Greatest Showman."
Yeah, you'll be singing one in particular as you leave the theater. After while, crocodile!
(Sony Pictures. Rated PG. Running Time 1 hr. 46 mins. In Theaters Only.)
Movie review: The Woman King | 2022-10-07T15:33:32Z | www.wfaa.com | Movie review: Amsterdam | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/movies/movie-review-amsterdam-wfaa/287-ac838db2-d74e-472a-bd4a-7a1434b44129 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/movies/movie-review-amsterdam-wfaa/287-ac838db2-d74e-472a-bd4a-7a1434b44129 |
Denim and Diamonds at The Rustic
Denim and Diamonds are often a girl's best friend and next week you can rock both at a fundraising event in DFW.
The Dickey Foundation's CEO and Executive Director chat with Jane about the upcoming Inaugural Denim and Diamonds fundraiser.
The fundraiser is next Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. at The Rustic in Dallas.
To purchase tickets or for more information you can go to TheDickeyFoundation.org. | 2022-10-07T18:40:53Z | www.wfaa.com | Denim and Diamonds at The Rustic | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/denim-and-diamonds-at-the-rustic/287-22c58289-824b-491f-ba60-fb1c86e496e3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/denim-and-diamonds-at-the-rustic/287-22c58289-824b-491f-ba60-fb1c86e496e3 |
The two suspects were charged with conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth police arrested two men Thursday who were attempting to sell about 25,000 pills of fentanyl.
A criminal complaint states the two suspects, Melvin Ladrelle Kellough and Atomic Dianthony Greene, were charged with conspiracy to possess a controlled substance with intent to distribute.
The document details that police were tipped off by a cooperating defendant that they had been getting huge quantities of fentanyl pills for several months for a man who drove a Chrysler 300. He provided a physical description of the man and investigators began researching based on this information.
Police linked the phone number of the source given to them to Kellough and the cooperating defendant confirmed he was the same individual they had been getting fentanyl from. Police then had the defendant set up a deal for fentanyl, when Kellough confirmed to him he had about 24,000 fentanyl pills he could deliver to him.
When Kellough arrived at the defendant's residence, police saw him walk towards the house with a shoebox and other items determined to be a digital scale and a plastic pitcher, the document detailed. Police then detained Kellough while other SWAT members detained Greene, who was waiting in Kellough's car.
Upon searching the shoebox, police found 25,000 small blue pills with a weight of about 2,500 grams, which tested presumptive positive for fentanyl, the document stated.
Greene was found with a loaded AR-15 style rifle and a loaded handgun, the report detailed, and also plastic baggies inside Greene's pants, which contained powdery residue and a single fentanyl pill.
Greene told police he had accompanied Kellough to the deal as protection in case anything went wrong with the deal, the report added.
After obtaining a search warrant for Kellough's residence, police also found in his bedroom multiple baggies with about 3,000 fentanyl pills, 29 pounds of marijuana, seven firearms and $100,871 in US currency. | 2022-10-07T23:19:02Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth police arrest two men found with 25,000 fentanyl pills | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/fort-worth-police-arrest-two-people-found-25000-fentanyl-pills/287-1b776fc3-3475-4981-91d7-3b941395156e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/fort-worth-police-arrest-two-people-found-25000-fentanyl-pills/287-1b776fc3-3475-4981-91d7-3b941395156e |
The policy includes x-ray screenings of all bags and limiting bag sizes.
DALLAS — Anyone wanting to take a trip to Six Flags Over Texas anytime soon will want to be aware of some new safety measures the theme park has implemented.
These safety measures include x-ray screenings for all bags coming into the park and limiting the size of bags that can be brought in. The new maximum bag size, effective Friday, is 12" by 12" by 6".
The park says exceptions will be made for bags carried for medical reasons or diaper bags accompanying infants and young children.
"Because Six Flags is a family park, we expect guests to behave appropriately," a statement from Six Flags reads. "Unruly, disruptive or offensive behavior, including line-jumping and profanity, is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. Violating our park policies may be cause for ejection from the park without refund. For more information, please review the park policies below."
A full list of Six Flags Over Texas park policies can be viewed here on the Six Flags website.
Remembering Dallas' Dubstep Grandpa: Music scene fixture John Ferguson has passed away at 80 years old. | 2022-10-09T05:04:41Z | www.wfaa.com | Six Flags implements enhanced safety measures | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/six-flags-enhanced-public-safety-measures/287-b2dcce2b-db90-4eed-9366-a6ddd6290584 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/six-flags-enhanced-public-safety-measures/287-b2dcce2b-db90-4eed-9366-a6ddd6290584 |
Homeowners in south Fort Worth are concerned after four young people were shot to death in a botched robbery during a drug deal on their street.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Home security video in a quadruple homicide case shows why police suspect it's a botched robbery involving narcotics that turned deadly.
It's left the families and community leaders looking for answers and neighbors here concerned about gun violence.
Anastasaya Prokhorska moved to the 1200 block of Jessamine Street about a year ago. She describes the neighborhood as relatively quiet and safe because she knows many of her neighbors.
Then the Friday night tragedy happened.
"I heard something that sounded like explosions," said Anastasia Prokhorska.
After hearing gunfire outside her home Friday night, Anastasia Prokhorska is shaken up. Eventually she came outside and was not prepared for what she found. She went to a vehicle parked on the street only to find four young people inside the SUV.
"It was riddled with bullet holes," said Anastasia Prokhorska, "and someone opened the door, and you could see the three dead people and one was alive when they took him to the hospital and one of the victims did have a gun in their hands."
Fort Worth police recovered multiple weapons that had been fired during this deadly shootout.
Based on home security video detectives believe it stems from an attempted robbery involving drugs. The video shows people in two vehicles, a Dodge Challenger and a Blue SUV pull up and park near Anastasia's house.
After the owner of the Challenger enters the SUV, the shooting happens, leaving four occupants dead. That's when a passenger in the Dodge Challenger got behind the wheel and sped away as seen in this video from another homeowner.
"It was like a movie," said Anastasia Prokhorska, "I could not believe what was happening."
It's hard to believe for Councilman Chris Nettles too, especially since all four of the males are not much older than his teenage son, whom he continuously covers in prayer.
"But prayers alone don't do it all and we have to figure out as a community how do we stop this gun violence," said Chris Nettles.
Nettles encourages parents to get involved with whom their children are spending time with on a regular basis. Nettles has four children, including three sons. He and his wife are active in their children's lives on purpose. The deadly shooting happened in the District Nettle's serves as City Council representative.
WFAA also heard from Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes in this FWPD statement about the quadruple murder:
On Oct. 7, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of E. Jessamine St. in reference to a shooting call. Upon arrival, officers located four shooting victims inside of a vehicle. Three victims were pronounced deceased on the scene and the fourth victim was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment. The fourth victim did not survive his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Investigators learned that a suspect driving a gray Dodge Challenger fled the scene after the shooting. Homicide detectives are investigating this case as an attempted robbery involving narcotics, and investigators recovered multiple weapons at the scene that had been fired during this incident.
We are saddened by this incident and our hearts go out to everyone effected by this tragedy. The FWPD is working diligently to collect all available facts and evidence related to this shooting, and to identify and arrest any outstanding suspects. The FWPD is dedicated to combating violent crime in our city and we are grateful for our community’s assistance in this effort. If anyone has any information about this homicide, or the suspect who fled from the scene, please call 817-392-4341 or the Crime Stoppers hotline at 817-469-8477.
The investigation is ongoing according to Noakes, who also promised to bring anyone else involved to justice. | 2022-10-09T05:04:48Z | www.wfaa.com | FWPD calls quadruple murder an attempted robbery involving drugs | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/fwpd-quadruple-homicide-attempted-robbery-involving-narcotics/287-49b1e16b-1a97-463e-8fde-7dad89373a23 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/fwpd-quadruple-homicide-attempted-robbery-involving-narcotics/287-49b1e16b-1a97-463e-8fde-7dad89373a23 |
The Dallas defense and special teams have had a tremendous start in Week 5
Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Pollard escapes a tackle attempt by Los Angeles Rams cornerback Grant Haley as he carries the ball for a touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LOS ANGELES — The Dallas Cowboys got a tremendous start from their defense and special teams, to jump out to an early lead that they still hold at halftime. Dallas leads the Los Angeles Rams 16-10 at the break.
Defensive lineman Dorance Armstrong dominated the first quarter, bulling his way through the Rams offensive line for a strip sack of quarterback Matthew Stafford, leading to a Demarcus Lawrence fumble recovery that was returned for a touchdown and a 6-0 Cowboys lead. Later, Armstrong raced up the middle to block a Rams punt, and set Dallas up at the Rams 20-yard line. Dallas had to settle for a field goal, but led 9-0 on the strength of Armstrong's fantastic start.
The Rams did answer. A 75-yard catch and run by Cooper Kupp provided the game's first offensive touchdown, to give LA a 10-9 lead.
Dallas would answer right back, though. A brilliant run from Tony Pollard, darting through the hole, making a man miss at the second level, and racing 57 yards for the touchdown gave Dallas the lead back, at 16-10.
Dallas will have the ball first to start the second half. | 2022-10-09T23:08:12Z | www.wfaa.com | Cowboys leading at halftime against LA | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-defense-pollard-lead-dallas-halftime-lead-la/287-16e4ea15-f2bb-4d10-a0d8-55fef58f52eb | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-defense-pollard-lead-dallas-halftime-lead-la/287-16e4ea15-f2bb-4d10-a0d8-55fef58f52eb |
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning parents about a deadly drug popping up on the streets of DFW: rainbow-colored fentanyl.
DENTON, Texas — Late last week, the Tarrant county sheriff’s office seized the largest amount of fentanyl pills in Tarrant county ever.
The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning parents about a deadly drug popping up on the streets of DFW.
It’s rainbow-colored fentanyl.
Tonight, the message from the DEA, and a mom from McKinney who lost her son to an overdose:
“It was right before his brother's wedding,” said Sharon Roland.
Sharon Roland shared memories of her youngest son with us.
“On a Monday, he passed away,” said Sharon.
In 2016, Sharon says, Randy died of an overdose.
“He couldn’t save himself. He knew so much drug and alcohol,” said Sharon.
While Randy worked as a drug and rehab councilor, Sharon says, her son was battling that addiction.
“Ultimately couldn’t save himself,” said Sharon.
A Collin County Mom teams up with the @DEADALLASDiv to send out message about fentanyl.
“My son was a drug and rehab councilor. He died of that very addiction.”
Her story @wfaa pic.twitter.com/6pKRCFsxXc
After her husband died of a heart failure, Sharon says, Randy took it really hard.
“Randy was 14. Seems like he was never able to find peace after that,” said Sharon.
Her way of finding peace, is warning parents across North Texas about deadly drugs, like the new rainbow colored fentanyl pills that are on our streets.
“These are in different shapes and sizes, almost looking like your grocery store cereal marshmallow,” said SAC Eduardo Chavez, from the DEA Dallas.
DEA Special Agent in Charge Eduardo Chavez says, recently, on 4 occasions, hundreds of these pills were confiscated in Dallas.
Authorities telling us, drug traffickers are disguising them to get them across the border.
“In blocks, almost like the sidewalk chalk your kids might use,” said Chavez.
Hearing that makes Sharon’s outreach start in her city of McKinney.
“You think, it won’t happen in my family, it happens in a certain kind of family. It happens in all families,” said Sharon.
With that in mind, Sharon is trying a new approach to help fight the addiction.
A food pantry in honor of Randy sits outside of the family's law office, which is on a busy street in Denton. The goal here is to let people know they're not alone, and there is help out there.
“It’s there 24/7, anybody can take whatever they want. We try to provide the resources that aren’t intrusive. to provide whatever help we can,” said Sharon.
If you would like to know more about Sharon Roland’s organization, click here. | 2022-10-10T03:59:15Z | www.wfaa.com | McKinney Mom warns families with DEA help about fentanyl | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mckinney-mom-who-lost-son-to-overdose-teams-with-dea-warn-parents-new-deadly-fentanyl-pills/287-95d4cfbc-a601-49ea-b334-bebe7ad23722 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mckinney-mom-who-lost-son-to-overdose-teams-with-dea-warn-parents-new-deadly-fentanyl-pills/287-95d4cfbc-a601-49ea-b334-bebe7ad23722 |
Police said the suspect backed their vehicle over the victim as he was sleeping on the curb.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Police are looking for the driver responsible for a hit-and-run that left a man in critical condition early Monday morning.
Officers were dispatched to the incident in the 1500 block East Presidio Street, near East Lancaster Avenue, shortly before 3:30 a.m.
When police and paramedics got there, they found a man that was struck by a vehicle while sleeping at the curb line of the westbound lanes. Witnesses said the suspect backed their vehicle over the victim and drove away on the eastbound side.
The man was in a hospital later Monday morning, and no one has been arrested.
Info wanted in connection to Fort Worth quadruple homicide | 2022-10-10T15:39:26Z | www.wfaa.com | Man struck in Fort Worth hit-and-run crash on curb | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/fort-ft-worth-tx-texas-hit-and-run-man-sleeping-east-presidio-street-october-9-10-2022/287-2c2db07c-948c-4c4b-8ace-bc9219d262ff | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/fort-ft-worth-tx-texas-hit-and-run-man-sleeping-east-presidio-street-october-9-10-2022/287-2c2db07c-948c-4c4b-8ace-bc9219d262ff |
Pricking your finger to check your blood sugar level is a lifesaving hassle some diabetics must live with.
Imagine if you had to live with both diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. Your balance, sleep, and quality of life can suffer. If that's you, maybe you don't have to live that way anymore.
For more information, call 214.531.6602 or go to FixtheNerve.com. | 2022-10-10T18:03:21Z | www.wfaa.com | Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/peripheral-neuropathy-treatment/287-c770d330-5729-4489-9535-df871350d24f | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/peripheral-neuropathy-treatment/287-c770d330-5729-4489-9535-df871350d24f |
The Plano comedy festival is happening this weekend – Britainy Goss and Rudy Rush share what you can expect at this 3-day festival.
If you’re looking for a few laughs and something fun for the whole family, we’ve got just the event for you.
For more information, go to PlanoComedyFestival.com. | 2022-10-10T18:03:27Z | www.wfaa.com | Plano Comedy Festival | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/plano-comedy-festival/287-4965d6db-518e-405f-ab72-0f103383ab94 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/plano-comedy-festival/287-4965d6db-518e-405f-ab72-0f103383ab94 |
The Cowboys are now 4-1 on the season and kept pace with the rest of the division leaders with the upset.
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys defeated the Los Angeles Rams by the final score of 22-10 in Week 5 to complete the Super Bowl sweep in which they beat both of their matchups against last year’s title participants.
What was once thought to be impossible, to go on the road and come out victorious against the Super Bowl champions, was achieved thanks to a relentless defense, standout special teams play, and a timely explosive run from an improving ground game.
Week 5 represented the biggest test to date for quarterback Cooper Rush and the Dallas defense, but the team had the cheat sheet for beating the Rams to claim their fourth straight win. The Cowboys are now 4-1 on the season and kept pace with the rest of the division leaders with the upset, proving that they are indeed no one’s underdog.
Here’s how it broke down for the Cowboys in their most impressive win to date in 2022:
Despite the win, the Cowboys had their worst yardage output under Rush, who completed just 10 passes for 102 yards. Offensive coordinator Kellen Moore’s game plan clearly relied on the running game as the run-to-pass split was 31 called runs versus 16 passes.
Utilizing the one-two punch of running backs Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, the Cowboys ran for 162 yards. It was an effective running game that included a 57-yard lightning bolt touchdown run from Pollard that gave the Cowboys the lead after the defense had allowed a big play score of their own.
The other big play from the offense came courtesy of WR Michael Gallup. With the Cowboys facing a 3rd & 16 at their own 31-yard line to open the second half, Rush lofted a pass down the sideline for Gallup, who adjusted and managed to come down with the ball for a 27-yard gain. The beautiful catch was a timely play that led to three points to force the Rams to play catchup.
Dallas continues to show that special teams can play a huge role in winning games. On the second Rams possession of the game, the Dallas defense forced a punt, which was blocked by defensive end Dorance Armstrong.
After already being up 6-0 without possessing the ball on offense, John Fassel’s group set the Cowboys up for more points with a short field after recovering the blocked punt at the Los Angeles 20-yard line.
Dorance Armstrong through 5.5 minutes of Cowboys-Rams:
Strip sack ✅
Blocked punt ✅
The result of Armstrong’s block was adding three more points to the scoreboard and going up 9-0 early in the game.
We’re running out of adjectives to say how good this defense is for the Cowboys. The dominance began on the first series of the game, and it continued as they stifled the Rams for most of the afternoon. Armstrong’s strip sack and fellow defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence’s scoop and score on the first possession set the tone for the game.
The defense would ultimately sack Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford five times, force three turnovers, and give up just 38 rushing yards and 10 points. The Rams’ offense didn’t score a point after halftime as the Dallas defense took over the game.
Despite being hampered by a groin injury, star defender Micah Parsons proved that he might be the best defensive player in the game. After Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald staked his claim in the first half, Parsons answered with two sacks in the last 30 minutes, which included forcing a holding call that stalled a drive. Parsons’ sack and forced fumble effectively ended the game, and ended the beatdown of Stafford, who was battered all game.
The Cowboys own one of the best defenses in the league and have yet to allow 20 or more points in any of their five contests.
There isn’t an easy and convenient way to measure exactly how Dallas has turned things around, but they continue to show their resiliency. For the third time in three games, when the Cowboys hit a little adversity, and got behind on the scoreboard, they responded.
This week, after giving up a demoralizing 75-yard touchdown to Rams WR Cooper Kupp, the offense answered with a three-play, 75-yard drive that swiftly ended on Pollard's shifty 57-yard scoring run. It felt especially appropriate that it wasn’t a lengthy drive to reply, but a quick score to put the pressure right back on the Rams.
That score allowed the Cowboys to go up 16-10 and they never trailed in the game again.
In the last 3 weeks, the Cowboys have given up a TD to get behind. On each ensuing possession, the Cowboys’ offense has taken the ball down the field for a TD to take back the lead & have never trailed again.
The resiliency is real!
Good teams answer scores with scores and the Cowboys did that for a third straight game. With that counterpunch mentality, the defense dug in and executed the game plan to attack and harass Stafford into mistakes.
The Cowboys remain dominant on defense, are getting timely drives on offense, and are winning the special teams battle weekly. All three of those phases showed up again for Dallas against the Rams as they simply refuse to let any mid-game misfortune prevent them from winning.
These Dallas Cowboys are 4-1, and they’re for real.
Do you think the Cowboys have the league’s best defense? Share your thoughts with Ben on Twitter @BenGrimaldi. | 2022-10-10T18:04:15Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Cowboys: Analysis of dominant win over Rams | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/how-the-dallas-cowboys-overpowered-the-rams-in-every-phase-of-the-game/287-5ed8fc85-f9de-4e7f-9072-5ccb4568d275 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/how-the-dallas-cowboys-overpowered-the-rams-in-every-phase-of-the-game/287-5ed8fc85-f9de-4e7f-9072-5ccb4568d275 |
For voters who haven't been to polls since 2020, a new law has changed how to vote and how closely you'll be watched.
DALLAS — Tuesday is the deadline for Texans to register to vote in the 2022 midterm election with Election Day just weeks away.
“We believe the turnout for this election is going to be robust, so we are planning accordingly,” said Dallas County Election Administrator Michael Scarpello.
Since the 2020 election, Texas has passed major voting changes that supporters and Republicans say add integrity. Critics, including Democrats and voting rights groups, claim the changes create suppression.
In Houston this weekend, Governor Greg Abbott touted the new election law that Democrat lawmakers fled the state to try to block last year.
“We knew they were going to come back,” Abbott said. “When they came back, we passed an even tougher election integrity bill.”
One of the biggest changes is allowing partisan poll watchers to move freely at locations and see and hear activity. Critics worry, though, it could lead to intimidation with watchers now allowed to be much closer to voters.
“I think that when SB1 was initially passed, there were a lot of concerns, but we’ve found in the last several elections is that the poll watchers are just there to do their jobs,” said Scarpello.
The law also bans 24-hour voting and drive-thru voting, which were set up to help working class voters or younger voters in Harris County during the pandemic. The new law also requires counties to add live cameras inside count facilities
“People are suspicious of the process and so what we’ve done is to try to be as transparent as possible,” said Scarpello.
Texas has more candidates who support the false claim that Donald Trump won the 2020 election than any other state, according to reporting from 538.
Droboxes for mail-in ballots are banned, and there are new restrictions on registering to vote.
Dallas County plans to have a drive-thru voter registration event Tuesday from 7 a.m. to midnight next to its main office. Collin County also plans to stay open until midnight to register voters.
New laws will be tested by increased tension and increased voters.
“If issues happen, we will react accordingly,” said Scarpello. | 2022-10-10T22:20:33Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas midterm election day Nov. 8: New voter laws | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/elections/new-election-law-changes-for-voters-elections-officials/287-c4e2b8eb-2965-43dc-8c6a-ff89a1786d01 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/elections/new-election-law-changes-for-voters-elections-officials/287-c4e2b8eb-2965-43dc-8c6a-ff89a1786d01 |
Plano council members weighed how to regulate short-term rentals after an alleged sex trafficking ring was discovered operating inside one last month.
PLANO, Texas — Council members from the city of Plano faced growing demands to regulate and control short-term rentals more efficiently Monday night after police busted an alleged sex trafficking ring utilizing one last month.
However, attorneys hired to research the topic for the city informed council members that legal hurdles await, citing recent court battles cities lost after trying to prohibit or limit short-term rentals (STRs) in Texas and abroad.
At the very least, the council is considering requiring short-term rental property owners to register with the city or get a license so that its code enforcement office and police could better enforce nuisance violations with fines and fees.
However, the Texas Neighborhood Coalition of Plano is asking the city to explore all legal avenues to prevent STRs from existing in residential neighborhoods.
A zoning ordinance already exists prohibiting hotels, motels, boarding houses, and B&Bs in single-family residential areas.
However, city officials said at the meeting that STRs don't explicitly fall under those outlined definitions, making it difficult to enforce.
"The law is clear and in our favor—that these are prohibited in our neighborhoods," Bill France of the Texas Neighborhood Coalition of Plano said. "Any interpretation of our ordinance that would allow this is a twisting of the truth."
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) said it first received information about the ring in July, which led the detectives to a home located in the 2900 block of Las Palmas Lane in Plano. The investigation led to special detectives executing a search warrant on Sept. 22 with assistance from the Plano Police Department.
Police determined during the operation the home was a short-term rental being utilized for a sex trafficking ring, and detectives arrested Brandy Cliff, 41, for aggravated promotion of prostitution, and Madison Hatcher, 22, on a warrant for assault out of Hays County.
DPD said several other people at the home were also questioned and released.
The bust has fueled residents and homeowners to ask city council members to do more regarding short-term rentals.
Many spoke in support of more enforcement at Monday night's meeting.
But simply put, legal challenges to short-term rentals are both in flux and evolving.
Council members were warned that the courts and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have sided with short-term rental property owners as cities attempt to regulate them.
Some council members are concerned about paying large attorneys fees if they wage a legal fight that has no chance.
The most defensible course of action for now, per the attorneys, was licensing and registration.
France also urged the city to explore what the city of Arlington has done to regulate short-term rentals.
You can learn more about that here.
Through data, the city adopted a zoning ordinance that allows STRs to operate in certain districts around the city but not anywhere.
Officials from the Plano Police Department revealed that just 105 calls for service surrounded short-term rentals from January 2022 to September 2022.
Sixty calls included noise complaints regarding parties, alcohol and drugs.
Eighteen surrounded parking, and eleven encompassed civil disputes.
Plano Police are mostly dealing with noise/party complaints surrounding STRs.
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— Matt Howerton (@HowertonNews) October 11, 2022
There were also 2,735 noise complaints throughout Plano during that period. Officials said that 1.6% or 45 came from short-term rentals.
Popular short-term rental companies like Airbnb and Vrbo have been more in the news than usual regarding loud party houses that have sometimes turned violent and deadly.
Both companies reaffirmed cracking down more on those properties.
Suzanne Pappas told WFAA that she lives across the street from a short-term rental and said that she doesn't know how things will go each week based on who is renting.
"I want our city to enforce its rules," Pappas said. "Make it so a short-term rental cannot exist in a neighborhood like ours." | 2022-10-11T04:00:01Z | www.wfaa.com | Plano: Residents demand accountability for short-term rentals | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/plano-residents-demand-accountability-for-short-term-rentals/287-ccc38cd8-b1f2-4ef1-b394-0e8f6e01b321 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/plano-residents-demand-accountability-for-short-term-rentals/287-ccc38cd8-b1f2-4ef1-b394-0e8f6e01b321 |
Hal Harrell drew a crowd of supporters at a board meeting, but some families who lost loved ones in the massacre said his departure was needed.
DALLAS — It was almost like there were two Uvaldes on display.
Outside of the school board meeting was a sentimental sendoff.
Inside there was grief-fueled anger.
“How is it that you all are entitled to get a pass in the most violent school massacre in Texas?” Velma Lisa Duran, one of slain teacher Irma Garcia’s sisters, asked board members.
“You should have been fired or arrested for gross negligence, child endangerment, something.”
A round of applause followed.
So did tears.
Outside, a crowd of Uvalde residents lavished praise on Uvalde's school superintendent.
“This is overwhelming,” Hal Harrell said to the adoring crowd before the meeting began.
“When I walk away from here, I’m going to talk away with all the good memories,” he said, adding that there’s no place he’d rather be than Uvalde.
Harrell joined the district as a teacher in 1992, according to his bio on the district website.
On May 24, a gunman shot and killed 19 students and two teachers inside Uvalde’s Robb Elementary.
More than 370 officers responded to the campus – some within three minutes of the shooting.
But no one entered the classrooms to either take out the shooter or try to save victims’ lives for 77 minutes
Uvalde CISD eventually fired district police chief Pete Arredondo.
Several parents camped outside the district administration headquarters for 10 straight days, demanding the rest of the district’s police force be suspended pending an independent investigation.
244 hr update: Waiting to meet with Hal. Was told I’d have a meeting today mid morning and here we are. No response. pic.twitter.com/xMSRJCiZnS
During that protest came the revelation that a DPS trooper who’d responded to the school and been put on leave by the state while her actions were investigated was then hired by Uvalde CISD.
Hours after the district suspended the entire force, Harrell announced he was retiring.
Monday, the school board accepted his retirement and announced it was hiring a search firm to begin looking for his replacement.
Several families who lost loved ones expressed deep hurt that a crowd came to support him but not them.
“How dare you decide now that a job is at stake to come together, but you stayed home as we - the families - have been demanding transparency and accountability,” a tearful Kimberly Rubio said at the microphone during Monday night’s board meeting.
“I am disgusted by this community,” she said.
Marissa Lozano, another of Irma Garcia’s sisters, told Harrell living long enough to retire is an “absolute blessing.”
“Irma will never get that chance,” she said.
“You have a lot of supporters, good for you,” she told him. “Regardless if you’re a good man or how many teachers you know by name, the fact remains you failed to protect Irma, Eva [Mirales] and those 19 babies. Your poor judgement and leadership cost people their lives.”
7 Texas DPS officers to be investigated in Uvalde shooting response | 2022-10-11T04:00:07Z | www.wfaa.com | Uvalde CISD superintendent is retirng: Here's what we know | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/uvalde-cisd-superintendent-retiring-search-begins/287-44d54abc-9f53-4923-82f4-66db42acfa6c | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/uvalde-cisd-superintendent-retiring-search-begins/287-44d54abc-9f53-4923-82f4-66db42acfa6c |
The Dallas Cowboys were underdogs on the road against the reigning Super Bowl champions but they came away with a statement victory in Los Angeles.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush (10) prepares to throw the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
DALLAS — Sunday afternoon made for a fourth-straight victory week for the Dallas Cowboys after they beat the Los Angeles Rams in front of a partial home crowd at SoFi Stadium.
Week 5 represented the toughest challenge yet for the Cowboys as they faced down the Super Bowl champions and came out a winner.
The game ultimately wasn’t very pretty on the offensive side of the ball, but the Cowboys made enough plays at the right time to put points on the scoreboard. With the defense and special teams chipping in with dominant efforts, the Cowboys won playing complimentary football in all three phases to leave La La Land with a 4-1 record.
Here is what we learned about the Cowboys in their Week 5 win:
Cowboys shying away from Cooper Rush
The backup quarterback had his worst game as the starter, in what seems to be a theme. Rush is trending in the wrong direction over the last few weeks as film is building up for how best to defend him and the offense.
In the first two weeks with Rush under center, the Cowboys threw the ball 31 times apiece. In the last two weeks, that number dipped to 27 against the Washington Commanders, and then 16 passes versus the Rams. Rush managed to complete just 10 passes in the win over Los Angeles and threw for a meager 102 yards.
The Cowboys also appear to be getting more gun-shy about having Rush make plays with his arm, especially against good defenses. It’s no coincidence therefore that the offense is leaning more on the running game as the weeks pass by since any reliance on Rush is waning.
Dorance Armstrong two-way threat
When the Cowboys re-signed defensive end Armstrong, there were a few big reasons for why. The 2018 fourth-rounder, at just 25 years old, was an ascending player who is entering the peak of his playing career and costs significantly less money than former teammate Randy Gregory.
This season, Armstrong is making Dallas look shrewd.
Against the Rams, Armstrong got his fourth sack of the season, which led to a touchdown and blocked a punt. The block and subsequent recovery, also led to three points.
Dorance Armstrong, literal monster.
I thought he was a good player. I'll admit, I completely underestimated how big that re-signing was. Taken his game to another level on defense, AND he's still a beast on special teams.
— David Helman (@davidhelman_) October 9, 2022
Armstrong’s prowess on special teams was a huge reason for why the Cowboys retained him. It was Armstrong’s second blocked kick of the season. He also knocked down a field goal attempt by Graham Gano in the Week 3 win.
New special teams operation needs work
Things didn’t get off to a great start for the new special teams operation that includes a new long snapper. On their first try together, kicker Brett Maher, holder Bryan Anger and snapper Matt Overton didn’t have a clean sequence.
On an extra point try, Overton had a perfect snap, the only problem was Anger hadn’t nodded his head to indicate that he was ready. The ball was snapped too soon and hit Anger in the helmet and the Cowboys never got the kick off.
In the first game without long snapper Jake McQuaide, who is out for the season with a torn triceps, the absence was felt. The rest of the game was clean, but it’s something to monitor going forward.
Unsung defenders stepping up
The Cowboys enjoyed a monster effort from the defense, which included five sacks. Everyone watched as Micah Parsons dominated late in the game with two sacks, one of which forced the game-winning fumble. Meanwhile, defensive ends DeMarcus Lawrence and Dorance Armstrong also harassed quarterback Matthew Stafford all game.
However, one of last year’s top rookies and Dallas’ second-round pick from this season also stepped up for the Cowboys. Rookie defensive end Sam Williams was called upon with Lawrence sidelined late after a big hit to the head/neck area, and he delivered. Williams was all around Stafford late in the game and secured the game-winning fumble recovery, earning one of the best grades for Dallas in the win.
Last year’s third-round pick, defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa, also pitched in with an outstanding game. Odighizuwa pressured Stafford all four quarters, earning the highest pressure rate for the defense, according to PFF.
The second year defensive tackle picked up his first sack of the season and was stout in the run game as well, helping to hold the Rams to just 38 yards rushing.
Dallas’ defense has star players at every level, but it was the unsung heroes who helped slow down the Rams’ offense in the victory.
Tyler Smith responded
The first half was rough sledding for the rookie offensive tackle, who gave up two sacks and was called for two holding penalties in the game’s first 25 minutes. Going up against All-Pro Aaron Donald was going to be the former Tulsa standout’s biggest test yet, and it wasn’t pleasant early.
However, after taking his licks, Smith settled down and played a cleaner game. Smith helped pave the way for 162 yards on the ground and there were no more sacks or penalties credited to Smith in the 35 last minutes of the game.
Smith’s response to being beaten badly against one of the league’s best only to bounce back and become a part of the team’s success is indicative of the Cowboys overall this season, it’s a resilient group.
Do you think the Cowboys should make the move back to Dak Prescott? Share your thoughts with Ben on Twitter @BenGrimaldi. | 2022-10-11T15:18:18Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Cowboys pass test with road win over Los Angeles Rams | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/dallas-cowboys-los-angeles-rams-week-5/287-5f24adad-002b-4367-b54c-23b6af03f3b3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/dallas-cowboys-los-angeles-rams-week-5/287-5f24adad-002b-4367-b54c-23b6af03f3b3 |
DALLAS — Dallas police are looking for the driver that led them on a chase near the Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway on Tuesday.
The Mesquite Police Department (MPD) told WFAA that they were called by the Dallas department (DPD) to help stop suspects in a stolen vehicle. Mesquite officers tried to stop the car around IH-635 and La Prada Drive, but the suspects fled.
The chase went north of the freeway near Ferguson Road before the suspects abandoned the car and fled on foot. MPD said the passenger is in custody, but Dallas police are still looking for the driver. | 2022-10-11T19:21:52Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas, Texas: Car chase on LBJ Freeway | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-mesquite-tx-texas-car-chase-635-lyndon-b-johnson-freeway-ferguson-road-la-prada-drive-october-11-2022/287-70735f63-4e64-4f01-b883-40ce3ddfa6c7 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/dallas-mesquite-tx-texas-car-chase-635-lyndon-b-johnson-freeway-ferguson-road-la-prada-drive-october-11-2022/287-70735f63-4e64-4f01-b883-40ce3ddfa6c7 |
Dallas car chase ends with crash involving two officers; suspects in custody, police say
Officer Darrell Coker was indicted Monday on a charge of breach of computer security, according to a police news release.
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth police officer has been indicted on accusations that he ran a person's information on police software without having a "law enforcement reason to do so," officials announced.
Coker was then placed on administrative leave by the Fort Worth Police Department.
Police said they received a complaint in April that Coker used a city computer to run someone's information through the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System twice during 2021.
Coker had "no indication that he had a law enforcement reason to do so," the release said.
More information about the alleged incident was not released.
Police put Coker on restricted duty while the investigation played out.
"The FWPD does not tolerate criminal misconduct or unethical behavior," the release said. "We will continue to hold employees accountable who do not meet the standards expected of a Fort Worth Police Officer and in doing so, will continue to be transparent and open with our community." | 2022-10-11T19:22:10Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth officer indicted on computer security charge | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-officer-darrell-coker-indicted-over-running-someones-information-without-law-enforcement-reason/287-0936aa3f-8923-470e-94e7-e5c8ee38f846 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-officer-darrell-coker-indicted-over-running-someones-information-without-law-enforcement-reason/287-0936aa3f-8923-470e-94e7-e5c8ee38f846 |
Two lucky Whataburger customers will win a VIP experience to the 2022 MLS Cup. Here's how to enter.
TEXAS, USA — Two lucky Whataburger-loving soccer fans will get the chance to get a VIP experience at the 2022 MLS Cup this fall.
Whataburger announced Monday it is holding a sweepstakes where the Texas-based fast food restaurant is giving away two tickets to the MLS Cup final on Saturday, Nov. 5.
The deal also includes roundtrip airfare, one double occupancy hotel room for two nights in the event's host city, a gift card valued at $250.00 and $100 worth of MLS-branded merchandise.
The sweepstakes will be open from Monday, Oct. 10 to Monday, Oct. 17. All you have to do is place an online order either through the Whataburger app or website during the sweepstakes period, or submit a mail-in entry.
For those who wish to submit a mail-in entry, print your name, complete address, email, and telephone number on a single, standard, individually postmarked 4” x 6” postcard and mail it to: "ATTN: DXE Team/Marketing Department Whataburger Soccer Loyalty Sweepstakes, 300 Concord Plaza Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78216."
Every online order automatically enters eligible participants for a chance to win, so the more online orders you submit, the greater the chance an eligible participant has to win, the company said.
Whataburger will then randomly-select and contact the winners of the contest.
For more information about the rules of the sweepstakes, click here. | 2022-10-11T21:15:48Z | www.wfaa.com | Whataburger holding contest for 2 VIP tickets to 2022 MLS Cup | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/2022-mls-cup-whataburger-ticket-contest/287-0eda961a-d9e2-4dac-89a2-120de08231f1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/2022-mls-cup-whataburger-ticket-contest/287-0eda961a-d9e2-4dac-89a2-120de08231f1 |
Kyev Tatum wants the teens' shooting deaths in the Fort Worth quadruple murder to be a wake-up call for his area.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth community leader and pastor, Reverend Kyev Tatum, explained why he used a photo of the dead teens in the Fort Worth quadruple murder as part of his invitation to a neighborhood meeting.
The meeting will take place at his church this week. Tatum wants the teens' shooting death to be a wake-up call for his area.
"We know that these murders have created a traumatic environment," Tatum said.
Last Friday, just before 7 p.m., officers found the teens in an SUV after they say a botched drug deal turned deadly. Three of the teens died on scene. Paramedics rushed one of them to the hospital, but he passed away before doctors in the emergency room could save him.
"We know that we're not the only city that is experiencing this," said Tatum. "Some cities are managing it better than us."
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner identified the dead teens as 19-year-old Ricky Jovon Craddock, along with Jaizson Deshaun Nash, Amari'yon Cravin, and Marc DeWayne Boyd Jr., all 17 years old. Someone snapped a photo of the victims before officers arrived, shared with Reverend Tatum. As part of the planning for an 11:30 a.m. Oct. 13 Meeting at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church for which Tatum sent invitations.
Reverend Tatum shared with WFAA why he included that same shocking photograph in his invitations to certain people and organizations.
"That was the hardest picture for me to ever send out to those who care," said Tatum, "I did not put it on social media, I sent it to the news media and to elected officials and clergy who, when they see that picture, they should understand that we need help."
As a father to a teenager himself, Nettles said he's concerned about gun violence. The shooting happened in the district where Nettles was elected to represent voters. Still, he's named with Congressman Mark Veasey, Representative Nicole Collier and Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Brooks, who Reverend Tatum has invited to his meeting to talk about neighborhood trauma.
Reverend Kyev Tatum said, "We need committed, compassionate adults to come together."
The Oct. 13 meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in working on solutions to help stop the violence in the Morningside area. Reverend Tatum also wants to give people who live, shop, work and worship in the area a place to talk about their fears and concerns. It will be held at New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church, 2864 Mississippi Ave.
Nettles will hold his State of District 8 Meeting from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 in the ACH Meeting Room at 3712 Wichita St. People are welcome to attend the district meeting, which will also include discussions about the quadruple homicide. | 2022-10-11T23:04:28Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth pastor uses quadruple murder photo to shock leaders | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/local-pastor-dead-teen-photo-shock-leaders/287-04c75ab7-8e13-4b24-b93f-b245e76a5f6f | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/local-pastor-dead-teen-photo-shock-leaders/287-04c75ab7-8e13-4b24-b93f-b245e76a5f6f |
"The video was horrific," San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said about footage of the incident, calling the shooting "unjustified."
Author: David Lynch (KENS 5), CNN Newsource
SAN ANTONIO — Making good on his promise from earlier in the day, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus says James Brennand – the officer fired after shooting at a local teen in a McDonald’s parking lot on Oct. 2 – has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant.
Speaking to news media in the same building where protesters called for Brennand to be charged just hours before, the SAPD head said the officer turned himself in Tuesday evening after a warrant was obtained.
"We worked on this for several days to get to this point where we could submit a warrant to a judge for signature," McManus said. "And that’s where we are right now.”
Erik Cantu, 17, remains hospitalized as of Tuesday night.
The police chief added he didn't expect department policies to be reviewed in light of the shooting, saying the Oct. 2 incident was "a failure by one individual police officer."
"Our training and our policies are sound," McManus said. "It (Brennand's actions) was unjustified, both administratively and criminally."
The events of Oct. 2
The shooting occurred at the McDonald's on Blanco Road and West Avenue, on the north side.
Brennand had responded to an unrelated disturbance at the fast-food restaurant when he saw Cantu inside the car, which he said had evaded him a day earlier, according to officials.
As the car drove away, the officer fired five more rounds. Cantu was hit multiple times. There also was a passenger in the car with him, which is why Brennand has been charged with two counts of aggraated assault.
"There's nothing that I can say that could defend what he did, his actions that night," said McManus. "It took us a couple of days to terminate Brennand. He was gone pretty quickly."
The charges could rise if the 17-year-old victim doesn't survive, and McManus did say the investigation will remain ongoing for now.
Family members, meanwhile, joined rally outside SAPD Headquarters Tuesday evening calling for disciplinary action. Some attendees could be seen carrying signs reading "Jail killer cops" and "Charge James Brennand now."
SAPD's top cop said officers didn't find any guns on Cantu or in the car he was driving. He added that neither Cantu nor the car he was driving had anything to do with the disturbance call Brennand was responding to on Sunday night.
"The video was horrific,” he said. “There's no question in anybody's mind looking at that video that the shooting is not justified. And it took us a couple days to terminate Brennand, but he was gone pretty quickly."
Brennand was a probationary officer with seven months experience on the force, and he has since been fired. | 2022-10-12T02:28:17Z | www.wfaa.com | Officer facing charges after shooting unarmed teen while eating | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/sapd-officer-shot-unarmed-teen-mcdonalds-parking-lot-charges-mcmanus-san-antonio-texas/273-8e3369c1-21a6-4bc6-9ab7-970446fb3f85 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/sapd-officer-shot-unarmed-teen-mcdonalds-parking-lot-charges-mcmanus-san-antonio-texas/273-8e3369c1-21a6-4bc6-9ab7-970446fb3f85 |
Marc Boyd Jr. and Ricky Craddock, both 17, were among the four shot and killed in an SUV along the 1200 block of Jessamine Street. Linda Jackson, the mother of Boyd Jr., told WFAA the murders still don’t make sense.
"It wasn’t supposed to be our kids,” Nikkie Craddock, the mother of Ricky Craddock, said. | 2022-10-12T04:08:25Z | www.wfaa.com | Family of cousins killed in Fort Worth quadruple murder speak out | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/family-two-cousins-killed-fort-worth-quadruple-murder-speaks/287-efae28cd-d766-483c-897a-7f20fde5820e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/family-two-cousins-killed-fort-worth-quadruple-murder-speaks/287-efae28cd-d766-483c-897a-7f20fde5820e |
"I think we're the best in the state," asserted senior WR Kyle Parker. "Even best in the nation, if you ask me."
LUCAS, Texas — There are few public schools in America with better academics than Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Tex.
AP-level classes. The average SAT score is higher than I can count.
Lovejoy prepares kids for college. The football team does, too.
They call it "Wide Receiver University." WRU for short.
"I think we're the best in the state," asserted senior Kyle Parker. "Even best in the nation, if you ask me."
Oh, I asked.
Does Lovejoy have the best group of wide receivers in America?
"Of course," echoed senior Jaxson Lavender. "No doubt about it."
"I'm gonna say absolutely," smiled Lovejoy head coach Chris Ross.
While the Leopards (4-2) are not the top-ranked team in Texas, there is significant evidence to support their claim as the top WR-unit in the state.
The Leopards' starting four wideouts:
Kyler Parker (Sr.) -- 12 Power 5 offers -- committed to LSU
Jaxson Lavender (Sr.) -- 3 Power 5 offers -- committed to SMU
Parker Livingstone (Jr.) -- 17 Power 5 offers -- undecided
Daylan McCutcheon (So.) -- 8 Power 5 offers -- undecided
"I don't know how many other schools have four receivers like we do," Parker said.
Lovejoy is a nightmare to defend because it's impossible to double cover or neutralize all of them.
Lavender is a true, tough slot receiver. Livingstone is the vertical threat with 6'4" of size and speed. Parker is a hybrid of both with elite go-up-and-get-it skills.
McCutcheon, the youngest of the bunch, continues to find opportunity in his first year on varsity.
"They're like my older brothers," McCutcheon said, smirking. "They teach me how the ropes go. If they see me slacking, they always get on me."
"It's kind of like you have a little brother on the football team and you just get to see them evolve into the player they are," Parker noted.
Be it on the field or at team dinners, the boys have formed a special brotherhood and a culture predicated on work ethic and selflessness.
"The dinners are always so fun," Livingstone said, laughing. "We love each other. We have a great time. But then we know how to lock in."
The upperclassmen leading by example has set the foundation for Lovejoy's receiving corps.
"if you don't work hard with that group, you're gonna stand out," Ross said.
"We want to set a standard for all the young ones that are gonna come through here," Lavender added.
"You have just four great people," Ross said. "They're great kids. They are gifted athletes, so I'm proud of our group. And there are more coming."
There are more?!
I guess they don't call it "Wide Receiver University" for nothing.
Highland Park will retire Matthew Stafford's No. 7 jersey
Byron Eaton Jr. taking over his father's old gig - QB at Lincoln High
Uvalde HS miraculously wins 1st home football game since tragic elementary school shooting | 2022-10-12T04:08:37Z | www.wfaa.com | Lovejoy football boasts one of the best WR groups in America | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/led-by-four-division-i-recruits-lovejoy-football-boasts-one-of-best-wr-groups-in-america/287-2b287b2b-d37f-4aec-b9b8-92ad808bc677 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/led-by-four-division-i-recruits-lovejoy-football-boasts-one-of-best-wr-groups-in-america/287-2b287b2b-d37f-4aec-b9b8-92ad808bc677 |
Suspects wanted for stabbing female employee during robbery, Dallas police say
With seven weeks of Texas high school football in the books, we look at the top matchups of the week in the Dallas-Fort Worth area!
DALLAS — Seven weeks of Texas high school football are in the books, and top-tier matchups continue to grace the schedule this weekend.
This week, Leslie and Harrison will be calling matchup of the top two teams in District 4-3A Div. I: No. 10 Brock versus Whitesboro.
#10 @brock_football hosts @BoroTuffFB in a matchup of the top two teams in District 4-3A Div. I
Players to Watch: Brock's @zacharybrewst17 & Whitesboro's Greyson Ledbetter
Friday at 7:30 on the @wfaa YouTube channel & WFAA+ pic.twitter.com/kfkLMf0ZQL
Mansfield (6-0, 3-0) vs Duncanville (5-0, 3-0)
Big matchup in 6A District 11, featuring two of the district's juggernauts. The Dallas Morning News' No. 2 area ranked 6A squad takes on No. 11.
This is a matchup of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object: Mansfield's rushing attack, featuring running back James Johnson, pitted up against Duncanville's defense, which is one of DFW's best (178.6 yards allowed per game).
This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Duncanville’s Panther Stadium.
McKinney (5-1, 3-0) vs Allen (5-1, 3-0)
Another hold for the district title is at play in this one. Allen and McKinney are both undefeated in district play, and are the No. 5 and No. 13 team in The Dallas Morning News’ area 6A rankings, respectively.
Both squads are led by their top-tier running backs. Allen has Kayvion Sibey, who's received offers from Minnesota, Texas Tech and SMU. McKinney, on the other hand, is running behind Bryan Jackson, who has offers from Alabama, Oklahoma and Auburn.
Allen also enters this matchup with a 12-game winning streak against McKinney, dating back to 1999.
Aledo (5-2, 5-0) vs Burleson Centennial (6-0, 3-0)
Undefeated Burleson Centennial meets with renowned powerhouse Aledo in a matchup for the top spot in District 3-5A Div. 1. Centennial's defense has only allowed 26 points total through six games, while Aledo's offense leads the district, scoring 42.4 points per game.
Aledo's only losses came at the hands of Parish Episcopal and Denton Guyer at the beginning of the season, but have rattled off five straight wins, including two 60-plus-point shutouts.
This game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. Friday at Burleson ISD Stadium.
Forney (4-2, 2-1) vs Lancaster (4-2, 2-1)
Potential playoff seeding is on the line as Lancaster and Forney battle for the second place spot in District 7-5A Div. I. Undefeated Longview is seemingly running away as the potential district champ, but this matchup between the jackrabbits and tigers could determine who finishes as runner up.
Lancaster has allowed just 15 points per game this season, and Forney allows the seventh-fewest yards per game among Dallas-area 5A teams at 228.3. This one seems like it could be a low-scoring game.
This game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at Beverly D. Humphrey Tiger Stadium.
Colleyville Heritage (4-2, 2-1) vs Arlington Heights (6-0, 3-0)
Arlington Heights has dominated its competition, only allowing 22 total points thus far, and currently sit atop the district leaderboard.
Colleyville Heritage comes to town looking to unseat the district's top team after a dominating 42-0 win over Southwest last week. Colleyville Heritage lost to district foe, Grapevine (who Arlington Heights is yet to have played), so a win over Arlington Heights would be crucial toward getting back into the district title race.
This game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday at Farrington Field.
Kaufman (5-1, 1-0) vs Anna (6-0, 1-0)
Massive 4A matchup in the DFW area here, as the area's No. 1 ranked Anna takes on No. 3 ranked Kaufman, according to Dallas Morning News' rankings.
Anna has already taken down the No. 2 area ranked 4A/3A team in Celina.
This game between Anna and Kaufman will likely determine the district title winner.
Top-ranked Anna leads all Dallas-area 4A teams in passing yards and is third in scoring (46 points per game). Meanwhile, Kaufman boasts a dominant pass defense, which has held opponents to just 88.67 passing yards per game.
This game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Coyote Stadium.
Whitesboro (6-0, 3-0) vs Brock (2-4, 2-0)
It's one of the biggest matchups among small schools in the state, featuring No. 10 ranked Brock, who went to the state title game in 3A Division 1 last season, hosts undefeated Whitesboro.
All of Brock's four losses came through a tough non-district slate, but have rattled off back-to-back wins against Boyd and Peaster.
Whitesboro is led by running back Greyson Ledbetter, who has posted rushing performances of 201 yards, 131 yards, 247 yards and 267 yards in the past four games.
Brock counters with fullback and linebacker Zach Brewster, who is among the team leaders in rushing yards, touchdowns, tackles and tackles for loss. He is the No. 1 guy on the team, however, in forced fumbles and blocked punts.
This game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Eagle Stadium.
WFAA's Mike Leslie will be at this game to broadcast live on WFAA+ and WFAA's YouTube channel. | 2022-10-12T16:23:43Z | www.wfaa.com | TXHSFB: Top DFW high school football matchups of the week | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/txhsfb-top-games-texas-dallas-fort-worth/287-b67c4eda-dabf-4124-9a2d-741fe35cbd62 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/txhsfb-top-games-texas-dallas-fort-worth/287-b67c4eda-dabf-4124-9a2d-741fe35cbd62 |
Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts in downtown Granbury
The festival is this weekend and visitors are invited to stroll the historic downtown square and take in the sounds and howls of the annual event.
Things are getting spooky around here - especially when the sun goes down in nearby Granbury.
For more information, go to VisitGranbury.com. | 2022-10-12T19:13:35Z | www.wfaa.com | Harvest Moon Festival of the Arts in downtown Granbury | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/harvest-moon-festival-of-the-arts-in-downtown-granbury/287-4fc4380e-dc95-418c-a0eb-e16ae0400bea | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/harvest-moon-festival-of-the-arts-in-downtown-granbury/287-4fc4380e-dc95-418c-a0eb-e16ae0400bea |
Krissa, Neveah and Richard have been in foster care for four years.
DALLAS — Let's introduce you to 9-year-old Krissa, 6-year-old Nevaeh and 6-year-old Richard.
WFAA met up with them at the State Fair of Texas, where the only two rules were to smile and have fun.
From high up at the State Fair of Texas and from down below, Krissa, Nevaeh and Richard had a blast -- mustard faces and all!
"Because I'm not scared of heights," said Richard about the wonderful time he had at the fair.
Richard is very brave and smart.
"I like to learn and I like to read anything!" he said emphatically.
And we learned that he, Krissa and Nevaeh love being together and spreading love wherever they go.
"I'm kind and I like ballet. My favorite colors are all the colors of the rainbow except for pink and purple," said Krissa.
They were all proud to win prizes at the fair, but little sister Nevaeh was even more proud to tell WFAA what her name spells backwards.
"Heaven," she said with a smile.
Her honesty is heavenly.
"My friends tell me I talk too much!" she said.
Nothing wrong with that, Nevaeh!
In case you were wondering. Yes. Nevaeh and Richard are twins. And like proper twins, they annoy each other.
"My brother is kind of funny and kind of nice," said Nevaeh.
Again, she's honest! But they have a deep bond. All three of the children have a close connection.
"I want to be in the same home with them because I love them," said Richard.
He, Krissa and Neveah have been in foster care for four years. Right now, Krissa, the oldest, is separated from her two younger twin siblings.
There's only one word to describe it: sad.
When asked how they feel about their current placements, each one of them responded the same way. They are sad because they are not all three together.
"We don't wanna [sic] have to make visits and stuff like that," said Krissa.
Krissa, Neveah and Richard want to be together under the same roof.
What they ask for is so simple.
"A family who loves me," said Richard.
Richard, Nevaeh and Krissa hope a forever family will see the three of them as the real prize and adopt them -- together.
For more information on how to adopt these three siblings, please send all approved home studies to LaQueena Warren at LaQueena.Warren@dfps.texas.gov. Please remember to include Krissa, Nevaeh and Richard's names within the subject line.
Click here to read more Wednedsay's Child stories and to learn more about how to get the adoption process started.
Wednesday’s Child: Twins, 7-year-old Jayden and Jayla are in need of a forever family to love them ‘day in and day out’ | 2022-10-13T00:05:34Z | www.wfaa.com | State Fair of Texas: Wednesday's Child edition | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-three-siblings-waiting-to-be-adopted-spend-day-at-state-fair-of-texas/287-23441b1d-2531-4fe8-be5b-50309dc55c11 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-three-siblings-waiting-to-be-adopted-spend-day-at-state-fair-of-texas/287-23441b1d-2531-4fe8-be5b-50309dc55c11 |
Kathy Penton’s birthday was Wednesday. When she learned of Arellano’s death, she said she only wanted prayers for another fallen officer.
DALLAS — It is painfully familiar and, in Kathy Penton’s mind, it’s also 100% preventable.
“I just don’t understand. If you’re going to drink, get a ride. it’s just not that hard,” Penton said.
Her son, Dallas police officer Mitchell Penton, was just 27 when he was killed on Feb. 13, 2021.
He was working the scene of a crash on North Central Expressway at Walnut Hill when a suspected drunk driver hit him.
Dallas Police Officer Mitchell Penton
Twenty months later, officer Jacob Arellano was on his way to his overnight shift when a wrong-way driver on Spur 408 plowed into him.
Police sources told WFAA the driver’s blood alcohol level was three times the legal limit.
RELATED: 'Our worst nightmare': Dallas police officer killed after crash with wrong-way driver while going to work
“There’s nothing that’s going to make it easier. It’s a terrible day,” Kathy Penton said.
There are several similarities between the young fallen officers.
Dallas Police Officer Jacob Arellano
Arellano was 25 and father to a young son.
Penton was a stepfather with a baby on the way.
Arellano’s twin brother is also a DPD officer.
Penton’s brother works for the department, too.
Wednesday, the day Arellano was killed, was destined to be difficult for Kathy Penton.
It was her birthday, so she stopped by her son’s grave.
RELATED: 'Sending all our love' | Messages pour in from police departments for officer killed in wrong-way crash
When she learned another officer had died at the hands of an alleged drunk driver, she wrote on Facebook that she appreciated birthday texts and calls, but no celebration was necessary.
Instead, she asked for just one thing.
“Just prayers,” she told WFAA. “Our faith definitely supported us through a lot of this.”
Those prayers are for a family she’s never met.
But, she knows them all too well. | 2022-10-13T04:17:14Z | www.wfaa.com | Mother of fallen Dallas officer reacts to death of Jacob Arellano | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mother-of-dallas-officer-killed-2021-asks-for-prayers-for-officer-jacob-arellano-family/287-b8a96f1f-d419-4179-855c-b870318690a7 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mother-of-dallas-officer-killed-2021-asks-for-prayers-for-officer-jacob-arellano-family/287-b8a96f1f-d419-4179-855c-b870318690a7 |
The proposal prompted a lawsuit filed in September by Missouri, Nebraska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina.
Author: Justina Coronel (KSDK), Jim Salter and Collin Binkley (Associated Press)
It's unclear when U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey will rule on the lawsuit filed by six Republican-led states that seeks an injunction to halt the student loan forgiveness plan.
Judge Autrey told the parties he will give them an answer "soon".
5 On Your Side's Justina Coronel spoke to the attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice outside of the courtroom and she asked what "soon" meant.
They say they understand it as in days rather than hours. Whatever he decides, an appeal is likely.
Furthermore, Campbell argued this policy would hurt the states financially, create tax harms, and consolidation harms too.
They argue, this would impact a student loan service provider based in Missouri called MOHELA.
The policy creates an incentive for borrowers to consolidate Federal Family Education Loans owned by MOHELA into Direct Loans owned by the government.
However, the day the lawsuit was filed, the Department of Education changed its policy.
"These folks who could've consolidated out of MOHELA to government direct loans, well they put a pause on that," 5 On Your Side's Political Analyst Anita Manion said. "There's 770,000 people who originally thought they would get debt forgiveness who will not."
Manion believes this could help their case.
Manion says she believes the defendants have a strong argument but they face a conservative judge.
"They chose to bring this to case to Missouri, so you have to assume that wasn’t a coincidence," she notes.
If it is appealed, in which the case will go to the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Manion says this is a panel of conservative judges. | 2022-10-13T13:20:46Z | www.wfaa.com | Federal judge weighs effort to halt student loan forgiveness | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/federal-judge-st-louis-weighs-effort-halt-student-loan-forgiveness/63-8b0f322b-3764-48cf-a39d-2e7aecdb4d70 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/federal-judge-st-louis-weighs-effort-halt-student-loan-forgiveness/63-8b0f322b-3764-48cf-a39d-2e7aecdb4d70 |
Weekend 2 will be slightly hotter and more humid than Weekend 1. Both Friday and Saturday will bring afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s, so remember to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated!
The final day of ACL is when the forecast gets more interesting. A strong cold front will sweep into Central Texas late Sunday or early Monday morning, and confidence is increasing that rain will be a factor for Sunday evening as the final acts of the festival go on.
Remember: Umbrellas are prohibited, so you might want to pack a poncho! | 2022-10-13T13:21:04Z | www.wfaa.com | 2022 Austin City Limits Festival guide | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/events/acl-fest-2022-what-to-know-before-you-go/269-f9bfd8e9-e3a3-496c-8ccf-435d6ce977ed | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/events/acl-fest-2022-what-to-know-before-you-go/269-f9bfd8e9-e3a3-496c-8ccf-435d6ce977ed |
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WFAA spoke with a mother who picked up her child following the incident. She said her daughter went straight to class, but another student told her daughter that a child was showing off a gun inside the school's cafeteria before it went off.
This is a developing story. Stay with WFAA as more information becomes available. | 2022-10-13T15:00:25Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas ISD: Gun goes off at John W Carpenter Elementary | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-isd-school-gun-discharges/287-82b4aef4-28fe-40c9-a64f-a00ccc522d70 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-isd-school-gun-discharges/287-82b4aef4-28fe-40c9-a64f-a00ccc522d70 |
Almost twenty apartment units were damaged, officials said. There's no information on what started the fire.
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Two dozen people are waking up away from home after a three-alarm fire damaged their apartment overnight in Grand Prairie.
Fire officials said they responded to a fire in the 1900 block of Houston Street just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday. When crews arrived to the scene, black smoke and flames were coming from the roof.
Firefighters first attacked the fire offensively but quickly became defensive as it pushed through the rooftop.
The fire was put out around 9:30 p.m. The battalion chief said it is a miracle everyone made it out safely and no one was injured.
Officials said 17 apartment units were damaged and 25 people have been displaced.
Editor's note: Videos in this article say 40 people were displaced because of this fire. Officials later confirmed that 25 people were displaced.
WFAA spoke with Mark Blackwell, a resident who was evacuated from the building:
Grand Prairie Resident Mark Blackwell explains the moment he learned his apartment building caught in fire Wednesday night forcing him to get his 2 kids to safety before flames engulfed the second floor! His kids are sick from the smoke. @wfaa @GPTXFire @GrandPrairiePD pic.twitter.com/vknwuL0tr2
— Scoop Jefferson (@scoopjefferson) October 13, 2022 | 2022-10-13T16:36:51Z | www.wfaa.com | Fire at Grand Prairie apartment complex | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grand-prairie-texas-apartment-fire/287-dc14a039-ff16-4007-ac3e-58914314d4fb | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/grand-prairie-texas-apartment-fire/287-dc14a039-ff16-4007-ac3e-58914314d4fb |
Dallas ISD police investigating after gun goes off inside elementary school, officials say
State Fair officials do their best to make their amusement rides as safe and scream-worthy as possible but their history isn't perfect.
DALLAS — More than 70 rides makeup the Midway at the State Fair of Texas, some of them old and familiar, others newly added. Picking the right thrills for fairgoers is the job of Rusty Fitzgerald, the State Fair’s Senior Vice President.
“I try to keep the Midway fresh,” said Fitzgerald.
Not only fresh but also smooth.
Fitzgerald says third party inspectors take a look at each ride to ensure a safe ride and the State Fair will do their own vetting even before a ride arrives at Fair Park.
“We are an independent midway and that means we can handpick rides to come to the State Fair of Texas,” he said. “So we can pick the biggest and best rides but also the best operators which is really important.”
Safety inspections have long been part of the State Fair’s history. A 1977 WFAA story archived in the SMU Jones Film Collection shows an inspector carefully looking at the old wooden rollercoaster that was a longtime staple at Fair Park.
But the history of rides at the Midway is not unblemished.
In 1975, the “Super Loops” ride made its debut and the operator boasted to WFAA about its safety record that carried no injuries or hospitalizations to riders.
That did not last.
A 12-year-old boy sitting in the front car was injured when the ride’s wheel assembly broke. Fortunately, the boy only suffered a sprained ankle and was quickly treated and released from the hospital.
Other State Fair stories: | 2022-10-13T16:36:57Z | www.wfaa.com | Evolution of ride safety at State Fair of Texas | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/state-fair/state-fair-of-texas-dallas-amusement-rides-safety-checks-history/287-f4dbddf5-24b0-42d7-b447-5eec8becfba1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/state-fair/state-fair-of-texas-dallas-amusement-rides-safety-checks-history/287-f4dbddf5-24b0-42d7-b447-5eec8becfba1 |
City officials told WFAA several major airlines are expressing interest
MCKINNEY, Texas — McKinney National Airport could join DFW and Love Field in offering commercial service flights as soon as 2026, city officials say.
The plan is still in its early phases. To bring it to life, voters would need to approve a bond referendum, and an airline would need to commit. But the director of the airport, Ken Carley, told WFAA carrier interest shouldn't be a problem.
"We’re talking with all of them," he said. "And at different levels, all have expressed interest being here."
Mayor George Fuller told WFAA the airport is not trying to compete with or take business away from DFW or Love Field. Instead, he said, the Metroplex needs another airport to keep up with its booming growth.
And he thinks Collin County is the perfect place to put it.
"Just Collin County alone will grow from 1.1 million to over 3 million people," Fuller said.
"Cities like Denison, Durant, Princeton, Westin, Anna, all of those will benefit from commercial services here in Mckinney."
If all goes according to plan, city leaders estimate about 500,000 passengers would take off from TKI each year.
That number, Fuller said, could grow.
"I believe we’ll see in times billions of dollars of economic impact to the region," he added.
Fuller said it's too soon to know exactly who would foot what part of the bill.
The bond committee just convened, and the city will look at available funds at both the state and federal level.
"We’re at the early, early stages of identifying how we fund this project," he said.
The project, he added, could cost about $300 million.
The terminal would have four gates, with the ability to eventually expand to 16.
Assistant City Manager Barry Shelton said the airport would likely offer 10 to 20 commercial flights a day.
Airline experts recommend you book travel now for the holidays | 2022-10-14T00:26:53Z | www.wfaa.com | McKinney National Airport could offer commercial flights soon | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mckinney-national-airport/287-1b130a88-9b25-4d4e-8879-f1550d3822bd | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mckinney-national-airport/287-1b130a88-9b25-4d4e-8879-f1550d3822bd |
No one was injured in Thursday's incident, officials say.
DALLAS — When she got the WFAA push alert on her cellphone, Crystal Hernandez was immediately frustrated. It was news she'd long feared.
The Dallas Independent School District confirmed Thursday morning that a student at John W Carpenter Elementary School brought a gun to school and "accidentally" fired it inside the building. The district said no one was injured and that Dallas ISD Police are investigating.
“Give these kids the same security that middle school and high school are receiving," Hernandez said. "They need it."
Hernandez has two children in the district. One of her children attends a DISD high school. Her other child entered middle school this fall, but she chose the district's virtual learning option for this year.
"We want to go back in person, but when you hear about all the stuff that continues to happen…guns discharging at elementary schools," Hernandez said. "We’re not safe. We’re still not safe.”
Hernandez said her frustration stems from a number of community meetings she's attended, emails sent and phone calls made requesting more safety precautions at the district's elementary school campuses.
She said she spoke directly with the district's former superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa before he stepped down in the spring.
“In March, I asked him personally, 'What's the plan going forward for elementary schools in Dallas?'" Hernandez said. "His response was that he just wants to keep the schools warm and welcome."
Following the May mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the state laid out new safety requirements for schools. According to its comprehensive safety plan, DISD has implemented all of the requirements. In some areas, like door checks, the district states it is doing more than what's required by the state.
Hernandez said she believes there should be metal detectors, a clear backpack policy and student resource officers at elementary campuses.
Dallas ISD's plan states there are metal detectors at "most" middle and high school campuses and that the district is currently working to install them at campuses shared by elementary and middle school students.
DISD says it "will" purchase 100 metal detector wands for elementary school campuses.
The district started requiring middle and high school students to carry clear or mesh backpacks this school year, but the policy does not apply to elementary school students.
While a spokesperson from DISD told WFAA that clear backpacks will be available at Carpenter Elementary next week, Hernandez said the safety precautions should have already been implemented at all elementary campuses.
Heading into this school year, DISD says it sought out community feedback from stakeholders, including parents, about what specific safety measures to adopt. Hernandez said she filled out one of the surveys over the summer. She said close calls like Thursday's incident are what she feared.
“They’re the most vulnerable," Hernandez said. "These are our babies, and they need to be protected.”
Dallas ISD says gun 'accidentally' discharged in elementary school Thursday | 2022-10-14T01:57:57Z | www.wfaa.com | A look at Dallas ISD's safety plan following gun discharge | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/dallas-elementary-school-gun-fired-on-campus/287-8ada2bd2-a5b2-4749-847b-0081a06b4aa8 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/dallas-elementary-school-gun-fired-on-campus/287-8ada2bd2-a5b2-4749-847b-0081a06b4aa8 |
Texas teen and her service dog win Dallas pageant
Dallas-based sports data startup launches NFL 'micro-betting' markets
NBC Sports analyst Matthew Berry will also be joining nVenue’s advisory team to advance the micro-betting service, the company announced.
Credit: nVenue
DALLAS — Dallas-based sports data analytics startup nVenue announced Thursday it has launched its own NFL "micro-betting" markets utilizing its NextPlayLive API technology.
nVenue provides these micro-betting markets through its API to betting data providers, platform providers and operators. The markets are available to customers to then offer to bettors in states where betting is legal, nVenue officials told WFAA.
"Micro-betting" means betting on individual moments in a game not related to the final score (outcome of the game score, over/under/etc.) – similar to a "prop bets." Think "will the next pitch be a strike or ball?" or "will the next play be a run, a complete pass or an incomplete pass?" Other examples of micro-betting could include: the speed of the next pitch or the outcome of a set of downs in football.
The company has already used its NextPlayLive API technology to power on-screen, updating analytics to enhance broadcasts during Friday night MLB games on Apple TV+.
Watch the technology in action here:
nVenue said it will bring its historical sports data layered with live data inputs from the field to quickly and accurately generate probabilities of outcomes for each play of a football game.
To advance and showcase nVenue's technology capabilities, the company has brought on former ESPN Fantasy Football expert and NBC Sports analyst Matthew Berry to its advisory team.
“I have always believed in the value that nVenue’s technology brings to the table for fans,” Berry said. “I’ve made a career out of giving advice, and I look forward to sharing the many learnings of my career in sports with the team. I believe micro-betting will be the next big way for fans to engage with sports, and nVenue’s technology expertise is taking this to the next level.”
Over 70,000 football markets will be available for operators and data providers each week during the regular season of NFL, nVenue officials said in a press release.
Here is a look at what the NFL dashboard looks like:
"Matthew has been tremendously helpful in his advisory role for nVenue,” said Kelly Pracht, CEO & Founder of nVenue. “He has encouraged us to be creative with our markets and think intentionally about the future of micros for football. We look forward to collaborating with him to showcase millions of NFL micro-bets to fans each year.”
nVenue added it is "actively discussing opportunities to enhance additional sports broadcasts with its predictive data."
In March, nVenue announced it had secured a $3.5 million investment for the technology, and Pracht told the Dallas Morning News at the time of the announcement the funding would allow them to expand into other sports, including the NBA and NHL.
In September, nVenue secured $1 million worth of investing from EBCI Holdings for its gaming technology incubator fund.
Sports betting is not yet legal in Texas, but it has been made legal in dozens of states in recent years. Thirty-three states in America have legalized sports betting and another seven have filed legislation for sports betting, WFAA sister station KCEN reported in February. There was a push to legalize sports betting in Texas back in 2021 with HB 1121, but failed to pass in the 87th Legislative Session.
The next scheduled legislative session would be in 2023 since Texas lawmakers meet biennially. If sports gambling was to pass through the 2023 legislative session, it would then be placed on voter's ballots months later. | 2022-10-14T14:30:16Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas-based launches NFL in-game 'micro-betting' product | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/tech/nfl-mirco-bet-nvenue-dallas-texas/287-2ac2f06c-6741-4810-91f1-1a840c9e9667 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/tech/nfl-mirco-bet-nvenue-dallas-texas/287-2ac2f06c-6741-4810-91f1-1a840c9e9667 |
Officer Jacob Arellano died in the wrong-way crash, which happened late Tuesday night on Spur 408 in southwest Dallas.
DALLAS — A 31-year-old woman faces a charge of intoxication manslaughter in the wrong-way crash death of a Dallas police officer, police officials announced Friday.
Mayra Rebollar was named as the suspect, according to a police news release.
Police have said that a woman was driving south in the northbound lanes when she struck Arellano head-on. Arellano was driving to work his shift at the Northwest Patrol Division.
Rebollar, who police say was driving the wrong-way vehicle, remained hospitalized on Friday. She has not been arraigned.
The announcement that she faces charges came as Dallas police officers gathered for a procession of Arellano's body from the Dallas County medical examiner's office to Restland Funeral Home in Dallas.
Arellano, 25, who had a young son and a girlfriend, died "after a brave fight" in the hospital early Wednesday morning, Dallas police Chief Eddie Garcia tweeted.
Garcia said Arellano suffered head injuries in the crash. | 2022-10-14T16:23:14Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas police officer Jacob Arellano killed: Woman charged | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mayra-rebollar-jacob-arellano-dallas-police-officer-woman-faces-intoxication-manslaughter-charge-in-dallas-police-officers-crash-death/287-275ffc60-46e4-423b-9f34-2a0a03297a7a | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mayra-rebollar-jacob-arellano-dallas-police-officer-woman-faces-intoxication-manslaughter-charge-in-dallas-police-officers-crash-death/287-275ffc60-46e4-423b-9f34-2a0a03297a7a |
As an avid gamer, Diggs will look to build his brand through content creation and esports with the Frisco-based organization.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) walks off the field after the team's NFL football game against the Washington Commanders in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
FRISCO, Texas — Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs is adding another star to his résumé.
The All-Pro player has joined Frisco-based Complexity Gaming, bolstering the partnership between the Cowboys and the organization in the world of esports.
Diggs becomes the first Dallas player to join the organization, which is co-owned by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Diggs will be a part of the Complexity Stars program, which includes other pro athletes such as Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Leonard Fournette, former NBA player J.R. Smith and pro soccer player Javier “Chicharito” Hernández.
According to a news release, the Cowboys star will look to build his brand through content creation and esports with the organization. The organization said Diggs will take part in future in-person events and collaborations with other pro athletes and creators.
"While Dallas Cowboys fans know me as an athlete first, I’m also an avid gamer, and I’m looking forward to joining Complexity Stars to connect with more fans through gaming," Diggs said in a statement. "Complexity and the Cowboys share the same hunger for greatness, and it was a natural fit for me to join an esports organization that understands the culture of sports and gaming."
And, No. 7 won't have to travel very far to work with Complexity. The organization's headquarters is located across the street from the Cowboys' practice facility at the Star in Frisco.
In addition to joining Complexity, Diggs is also working with the organization in promoting a Madden NFL 23 tournament for North Texas middle and high school students.
Can’t wait to kick it with the winners of the #FUTP60 Madden NFL 23 Open Tournament. Sign up here before the qualifiers begin on Oct. 25th. #adhttps://t.co/M7NhpRWb0x@DairyMAX @Complexity pic.twitter.com/F1EuK1CgcD
— Trevon Diggs (@TrevonDiggs) October 7, 2022
The "Fuel Up to Play 60" tournament will give students a chance to compete for the top prize of becoming an honorary Cowboys player for a day. The tournament begins Oct. 25.
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'Dallas Cowboys of gaming': How esports organization Complexity goes beyond video games
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles fight for NFC East's top spot | 2022-10-14T16:23:31Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Cowboys CB Trevon Diggs joins Complexity Gaming | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/dallas-cowboys-cb-trevon-diggs-joins-complexity-gaming-esports/287-8d050929-2f5d-4dd5-923c-0eb54afe1c01 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/dallas-cowboys-cb-trevon-diggs-joins-complexity-gaming-esports/287-8d050929-2f5d-4dd5-923c-0eb54afe1c01 |
Layer up in style this season
Texas fashion stylist of the year Jules Aldaz joins us to share her tips on how to layer up when it's still warm during the day and cooler at night.
With the change in seasons comes a wave of weird, and often extreme, weather patterns. You know what I’m talking about – When you leave in the morning it’s a little chilly but when it’s time to clock out of work, its sunny and 95.
So how do you beat the heat in the evening?
For more information, go to Jules.Style or find her in Instagram @JulesAldaz. | 2022-10-14T18:12:15Z | www.wfaa.com | Layer up in style this season | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/layer-up-in-style-this-season/287-d918b939-12ef-4925-b01c-f891419bd4a5 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/layer-up-in-style-this-season/287-d918b939-12ef-4925-b01c-f891419bd4a5 |
If you want to step up and show your support, head over to the Pasos Con event at four corners brewery happening Friday October 28th starting at 6 p.m.
According to the United way of Texas, half of households in Dallas are unable to afford basic needs.
Our next guests noticed the urgent need in their area and knew they needed to step up. That's when Pasos for Oak Cliff was born.
Self-proclaimed sneaker heads and co-founders Jesse Acosta and Alejandra Zendejas chat with Hannah about their work.
You can expect a sneaker and vintage market with live performances, food, costume contest, and giveaways. Plus, 100% of the proceeds benefit Pasos' efforts.
For more information, go to PasosForOC.org. | 2022-10-14T18:12:27Z | www.wfaa.com | Pasos for Oak Cliff – With students every step of the way | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/pasos-for-oak-cliff-with-students-every-step-of-the-way/287-3eacafcc-95df-494b-8702-852335a3b29d | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/pasos-for-oak-cliff-with-students-every-step-of-the-way/287-3eacafcc-95df-494b-8702-852335a3b29d |
This segment is sponsored by Responsive Ed.
Premier high school - Desoto is a new, free public charter school now enrolling students for the fall.
Like the more than 50 premier high school campuses across Texas and Arkansas, Premier High School – Desoto will help students get back on track, earn a diploma, and receive the professional training they need to succeed after graduation.
For more information, go to PremierDesoto.com. | 2022-10-14T18:12:33Z | www.wfaa.com | Premier High School – Desoto | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/premier-high-school-desoto/287-dd5abb6b-d82e-4fba-aa38-76bb9f196b54 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/premier-high-school-desoto/287-dd5abb6b-d82e-4fba-aa38-76bb9f196b54 |
Veritex Community Bank “Good Deeds” Spotlight: Maker District
In today's Veritex Community Bank "Good Deeds" spotlight, we're featuring a non-profit on a mission to put tools and technology in the hands of the community in order to make starting a creative business accessible to everyone.
Keep an eye out for the launch of Maker District's online social, educational and e-commerce platform launching later this year.
If you would like to support their efforts, visit MakerDistrictDFW.com for ways to give and volunteer. | 2022-10-14T18:12:45Z | www.wfaa.com | Veritex Community Bank “Good Deeds” Spotlight: Maker District | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/veritex-community-bank-good-deeds-spotlight-maker-district/287-5a00a23d-3a73-40df-9a22-f40be26a1f01 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/veritex-community-bank-good-deeds-spotlight-maker-district/287-5a00a23d-3a73-40df-9a22-f40be26a1f01 |
“I think we’re all invested in each other," Dykes said "I think that’s the cool thing about TCU."
FORT WORTH, Texas — TCU head football coach Sonny Dykes spent time on campus Friday signing autographs and taking pictures to get students excited for Saturday’s game against Oklahoma State.
“I think we’re all invested in each other," Dykes said "I think that’s the cool thing about TCU. I think the students are really invested in the athletic department, and I think the athletic department’s invested in the students. It’s a great synergy and a great place to be.”
“I think it’s going to be a blowout," freshman Michael Cosse said. "On our end. We’re going to obliterate them. They’re not ready for us."
.@TCUFootball Head Coach Sonny Dykes is spending time on campus today getting students excited for tomorrow’s game against Oklahoma St.
TCU is 5-0 under their first-year head coach.
Battle of the unbeatens. Right here in Fort Worth. Kickoff is at 2:30pm. @wfaa @wfaasports pic.twitter.com/6NlEQzCh6E
“I don’t think anyone in the Big 12, any of the other teams we played so far, were prepared to play a TCU team that’s this well put together this year,” junior Aaron Johnson said.
Johnson and Brady Raboin are members of the Dutchmen, a group of TCU students responsible for hyping up the student section at football and basketball games.
Clad in purple pinstripe overalls, the Dutchmen handed out footballs and stickers on campus Friday while Dykes chatted with students.
“Great coach. He’s inspiring the team," Raboin said. "I think that’s what this team needs. He brought a lot of important staffing over.”
FROG FRIDAY: Band & cheerleaders are on campus getting students pumped for Saturday’s game against Oklahoma State 🐸
“I need ESPN talking about us every day," freshman Caden Chavez said. "I need Skip Bayless talking about us. I need every single newscast talking about us every day. So no, we’re not getting enough attention."
Kickoff for the battle of the unbeatens is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, and you can watch it on WFAA.
Fans poke fun at TCU football TikTok video | 2022-10-14T19:56:49Z | www.wfaa.com | TCU head coach Sonny Dykes signs autographs, takes pictures with students ahead of Oklahoma State game | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/ncaa/tcu/tcu-horned-frogs-sonny-dykes/287-6070f3dc-54ed-431a-8263-99b2df8f1d76 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/ncaa/tcu/tcu-horned-frogs-sonny-dykes/287-6070f3dc-54ed-431a-8263-99b2df8f1d76 |
With the goal, Johnston became the youngest Stars player to score in their NHL debut since Mike Modano in 1989.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — You'll never forget your first. First NHL game... first NHL goal.
For Dallas Stars rookie Wyatt Johnston, the two accolades happened on the same night.
Up 3-0 on the Nashville Predators in the season opener, the 19-year-old first-round pick from 2021 put his first puck in the back of the net in his professional career.
Tyler Seguin took a pass in front of the net, delayed and sauced a pass across the ice to Johnston, with a whole lot of open net that the rookie could take advantage of. Johnston slapped in the Stars' fourth goal of the game with ease and celebrated with all of his teammates.
Last night's @ATT Play of the Game may not come as a surprise, but the call may.
🔊🆙 for @JoshBogorad on the call for Wyatt Johnston's first @NHL goal!#TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/3hQgXApweg
In the wholesome content department, Johnston's parents were in attendance for the goal and danced in the stands to get his attention while being interviewed. Johnston noticed and gave a heartwarming smile.
first nhl goals are my fav so here’s wyatt johnston’s parents trying to get his attention during an interview after his first goal in his first career game🥹 pic.twitter.com/sbChvq3Ymy
With the goal, Johnston became the youngest Stars player to score in their NHL debut since Mike Modano in 1989, according to the Dallas Morning News.
“He’s got a special element to him,” DeBoer said of the rookie.
The Stars will host the Predators next in Dallas on Saturday, Oct. 15. | 2022-10-14T21:38:05Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas stars rookie Wyatt Johnston scores 1st goal in NHL debut | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nhl/stars/wyatt-johnson-dallas-stars-nhl-goal/287-6c2d076c-0a90-482b-a689-33e4b946b463 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nhl/stars/wyatt-johnson-dallas-stars-nhl-goal/287-6c2d076c-0a90-482b-a689-33e4b946b463 |
City Leaders have partnered with Check to Protect to get dangerous recalled airbags fixed as soon as possible.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Hundreds of thousands of drivers in Dallas-Fort Worth may be at risk while behind the wheel. There is a major campaign underway to get their attention about their airbags.
Sam Blocklyn is an assistant principal in the Fort Worth Independent School District. He drives an older model Tahoe and just learned the passenger airbag is on recall during one of the district's Friday night high school football games.
Blocklyn's vehicle runs pretty well, and he eventually hopes to pass it along to his son. He knew that his airbags were on recall after receiving notice in the mail. Learning about the safety campaign is a serious reality check for Blocklyn.
"It's going to be a hand me down to my son in the very near future, so obviously before I give it to him, I have to get it fixed," Blocklyn said. "It really is dangerous. It can hurt or kill you."
The dangerous airbags on recall are in Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge and some Chevy models. The recall centers around millions of airbags installed in the past 10 years. It impacts about 300,000 drivers in the Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth.
Lonny Haschel is traveling across the metro with a team of safety check workers for the "Check to Protect Campaign."
"The metal pieces in there can break and come flying at the driver or the occupants and injure them," Haschel.
As part of the outreach, Check to Protect workers held their first weekend event during the O.D. Wyatt vs. Polytechnic High School football game at Scarborough-Handley Field.
The safety campaign encourages drivers to use their license plates to check if their airbags are on recall.
Check to Protect organizers reached out to Fort Worth city leaders for Friday night's event and hope to reach even more drivers throughout the weekend.
The event took place in Fort Worth Council District 8, where councilman Chris Nettles hopes drivers will check their vehicles for a possible airbag recall.
"Our community has the highest level of unsafe airbags," said Nettles.
Future Check to Protect events:
Saturday, Oct. 15 at Texas Wesleyan University football game, located at Farrington Field. It starts at 1 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 16 at Beth Eden Baptist Church located at 3208 Wilbarger Street in Fort Worth at noon. It's open to the public and BBQ will be served. | 2022-10-15T04:01:48Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth: Check to Protect airbag recall campaign | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/safety-campaign-events-held-to-warn-north-texas-drivers-over-airbag-recalls/287-891e4f6b-7e76-444d-8ffa-2f5d2c730102 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/safety-campaign-events-held-to-warn-north-texas-drivers-over-airbag-recalls/287-891e4f6b-7e76-444d-8ffa-2f5d2c730102 |
The quarterback controversy is over. Cowboys getting pummeled in Philly 20-3
Cooper Rush has thrown two first half interceptions, and the Cowboys are getting roasted.
PHILADELPHIA — Here lieth the Dallas Cowboys quarterback controversy. It was ill-conceived and grounded in inanity. And now it's dead.
Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush has thrown two first half interceptions, completed only five passes for 36 yards, and has a quarterback rating of 1.0. That is not a typo.
One. Point. Zero.
Oh, and his team trails 20-3 at the break.
Dak Prescott can't come back soon enough.
Cooper Rush deserves ample credit for doing everything you could want a backup quarterback to do. Protect the football. Win games that nobody expected you to. Let your run game and defense win football games. He did that for four straight weeks.
But tonight laid bare what he can't do -- be your guy when you're on the road against a very good football team with the division lead on the line.
If you were paying attention, you saw this coming. This was the biggest challenge Dallas had faced all year. On the road, against an Eagles team that has a case for being the best team in the NFL. This was going to be Rush's biggest test, and the likeliest moment for reality to set in.
Prescott looked good throwing the ball around this afternoon before the game. It feels realistic that he could make his return against the Lions next Sunday at AT&T Stadium. | 2022-10-17T02:43:00Z | www.wfaa.com | Halftime: Dallas Cowboys losing to Philadelphia Eagles 20-3 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/quarterback-controversy-over-cowboys-getting-pummeled-in-philly/287-b1e43e1b-6860-4918-8857-e4945818f026 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/quarterback-controversy-over-cowboys-getting-pummeled-in-philly/287-b1e43e1b-6860-4918-8857-e4945818f026 |
Fort Worth police said the chase lasted almost 20 minutes after the owner called them. It involved officers from four different units.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Police in Fort Worth said a man was arrested late Sunday night for stealing a vehicle in Dallas and leading officers on a chase.
The Fort Worth officers were told about the stolen vehicle right before 11 p.m. Sunday. At that point, the suspect was driving westbound on the East Freeway toward the intersection to Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Police say the vehicle's owner called about the theft while following the suspect. That person said the suspect just stole their vehicle in Dallas. There's no information on what led up to the theft.
According to Fort Worth police, the suspect was driving recklessly before officers tried to pull him over. They say the vehicle was damaged from the driver "striking curbs, deflating the tires and damaging the rims."
At 11:06, an officer in a marked patrol unit saw the vehicle going south on Horne Street near Camp Bowie. Police said the officer turned on the unit's emergency lights to try to stop the driver, but he tried to get away. The officer then turned on their siren and went after the suspect.
The chase lasted almost 20 minutes after police got the call and it involved officers from four different units. The suspect eventually stopped in a driveway on Clayton Road and tried to flee the scene on foot.
Police said the man was arrested at 11:16. He hasn't been identified but officer said he's been charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Evading Arrest/Detention in a Motor Vehicle and two outstanding felony warrants.
North Carolina shooting: Community mourns five victims loss | 2022-10-17T15:56:20Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth police arrest man accused of stealing car | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/ft-fort-worth-car-police-chase-stolen-vehicle-dallas-texas-tx/287-0376056a-4229-4352-a44f-fd2566ed4536 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/ft-fort-worth-car-police-chase-stolen-vehicle-dallas-texas-tx/287-0376056a-4229-4352-a44f-fd2566ed4536 |
Since June, city officials said the coyote management plan’s hotline received more than 800 calls for sightings.
DALLAS — There have been hundreds of coyote sightings across the Dallas area and people are more vigilant after a 2-year-old was violently attacked by a coyote a few months ago.
WFAA spoke with wildlife specialists who said with the population growth in Dallas, and with the new hotline, their coyote management plan is helping with keeping people safe.
“I was surprised to see coyotes in the wooded area off Northwest Highway," said Guillermo Galindo.
Seeing coyotes was too close for comfort for Galindo, who lives in the White Rock area.
“They want to exist, and they want to eat,” said Galindo.
Since June, Dallas city officials said the coyote management plan’s hotline received more than 800 calls for coyote sightings and 50 of them from outside of Dallas.
“Off to the east side, and to the west,” said city councilors during Monday morning's meeting.
City councilors said they’re working on educating the public about coyotes.
“We have plans for signage at White Rock Lake,” said city councilors.
The signs come after Landon ”Knox” Thomas was attacked by a coyote in May.
Knox was dragged down on his front porch and was hospitalized with injuries to his head and a fractured jaw.
“That particular coyote followed us one day,” said Galindo.
With fear in the neighborhood, why are we seeing so many coyotes?
2y/o Landon Knox Thomas was attacked by a coyote in May. Since then, @CityOfDallas started a Coyote Management Plan.
•800+ calls of Coyote sightings, 50 from outside DFW.@texaswildlife: Plants are losing vegetation, & we’re seeing them clear in sight. @wfaa pic.twitter.com/iLXOvFrjvS
“Plants are starting to lose their leaves. Leaves are starting to drop. As vegetation clears out, we’re simply just seeing them,” said Sam Kieschnick, an Urban Biologist from Texas Parks and Wildlife.
“A big chunk of it this year is related to drought. Coyotes are a special species. They can live about anywhere,” officials said at Monday's meeting.
With that, coyotes are always looking for food.
City officials are working on a feeding ordinance. They’re waiting for city attorneys to give a final green light. Once that’s ready to go, they will have a meeting with the public.
“This is something to encourage people, please don’t feed the coyotes,” said Kieschnick.
So far, city officials removed four coyotes and they tested negative for rabies.
Constable says coyote killed Ft. Bend Co. pet; video captured one jumping up six-foot fence
City officials warn of coyote sightings at North Dallas park, ask residents to call hotline
'My neighbor says chupacabra': What's the creature wandering around Grapevine? | 2022-10-18T00:02:21Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas city councilors give update on the Coyote Management Plan | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-coyote-management-plan/287-6d14424d-a9bc-40ca-833d-c74cc6664952 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-coyote-management-plan/287-6d14424d-a9bc-40ca-833d-c74cc6664952 |
Southlake police say that during a traffic stop the suspect got out of his car and pointed a gun at officers.
SOUTHLAKE, Texas — Officers in Southlake shot a suspect during a traffic stop on Monday afternoon after police said he pointed a gun at them.
During a news conference, Southlake Police Chief James Brandon said the incident began after North Richland Hills police requested assistance in locating a person of interest in a homicide that happened earlier on Monday.
NRH police would only say there was a death investigation at Weyland and Harwood. Further details on the victim were not immediately released.
According to Brandon, NRH police identified a person of interest and asked Southlake police for help.
Brandon said Southlake officers performed a traffic stop on the vehicle on the eastbound Highway 114 service road near Carroll Avenue.
The suspect then got out of his car and pointed a gun at responding officers, according to Brandon.
Four Southlake police officers fired their weapons, striking the suspect, Brandon said.
According to Brandon, the suspect was transported to a hospital in unknown condition. He has not yet been identified.
It's unclear whether the suspect fired his gun during the incident.
Brandon said the officers involved are a captain, a sergeant, a corporal and an officer, with experience ranging from eight to 31 years.
The Texas Rangers were called to investigate the police shooting and the officers involved were placed on administrative leave as per department procedure, Brandon said. | 2022-10-18T00:02:27Z | www.wfaa.com | Police: Southlake officers shoot suspect who pointed gun at them | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/suspect-connected-north-richland-hills-homicide-shot-by-southlake-officers/287-0054ed3c-5e46-4d27-bf09-df012ea752f9 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/suspect-connected-north-richland-hills-homicide-shot-by-southlake-officers/287-0054ed3c-5e46-4d27-bf09-df012ea752f9 |
Monday marks exactly one week away from the start of early voting.
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Monday marks exactly one week away from the start of early voting. Below are poll worker updates from our county elections offices:
“Going into the week before, we feel pretty good about where we are,” elections administrator Bruce Sherbet told WFAA Monday.
Collin County election officials said they expect about 700 poll workers will be working this election.
Sherbet said they only have about half a dozen spots left to fill.
“We have people in line. We’re just getting everyone placed. We’re moving some people around last minute,” Sherbet said. “But we have all intentions on having everyone in place in time.”
Voting equipment is being delivered and training courses are being held this week, according to the elections administrator.
“All the equipment’s been prepared. All the supplies are in place,” Sherbet said. “So these are the last minute things you do when you’re getting ready for voting to start.”
For more information on becoming a poll worker in Collin County, click here.
Two weeks ago, numbers showed Dallas County only had about half of the 3,000 poll workers it needed to run the polls.
Now, the Dallas County Elections Department says it has 2,831 poll workers confirmed, which includes 520 student workers.
“If (the election) were today, we would already have more than enough people to run the election,” Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said. “Kudos to the elections department, the Republican Party, and the Democratic Party, who all work together to fill these important positions.”
For more information on becoming a poll worker in Dallas County, click here.
Denton County elections officials told WFAA Monday they need 200 more poll workers to reach their desired total of 1,300.
So far, they have 1,100 poll workers confirmed.
“We have a ton of applications so filling the last couple hundred will not be a problem for us,” elections administrator Frank Phillips said in a statement.
For more information on becoming a poll worker in Denton County, click here.
We’ve reached out to the Tarrant County Elections Office for an updated number of poll workers and are waiting to hear back.
For more information on becoming a poll worker in Tarrant County, click here.
Aquí todo lo que necesita saber sobre la elección de noviembre en el norte de Texas | 2022-10-18T00:02:33Z | www.wfaa.com | North Texas counties prepare for early voting | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/vote/north-texas-counties-poll-workers-early-voting/287-c98e5918-d5f7-4870-bac6-25063c0dcc0e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/vote/north-texas-counties-poll-workers-early-voting/287-c98e5918-d5f7-4870-bac6-25063c0dcc0e |
The Dallas Cowboys saw their winning streak and early shot at ascending to the top of the NFC East ended with a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 6.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles won the battle for early NFC East supremacy by beating the Dallas Cowboys 26-17 in the Week 6 showdown. In what is likely backup quarterback Cooper Rush’s final start, the clock struck midnight turning the prince back into a pumpkin in defeat.
This was the way that most Cowboys fans thought it would look without starting quarterback Dak Prescott under center. There were too many mistakes from Rush, and even though the defense did a solid job of keeping the Eagles’ offense in check, Dallas wasn’t as crisp in any of the three phases as they were during their winning streak to overcome a poor performance from their signal caller.
The Sunday Night spectacle was ugly from the start. The vaunted Cowboys defense gave up an 80-yard touchdown drive on Philadelphia’s second possession. As expected, it was the running game and short passes that kept Dan Quinn’s unit off balance. Even so, it appeared that Dallas had the Eagles stopped on fourth down to limit the damage to a field goal try.
Instead, one of the biggest problems with the Cowboys on the night reared its ugly head. Pass rusher Dante Fowler jumped offsides to give the Eagles a first down and it took the Philly offense just one play to cash in with a touchdown. The penalty was the second costly mistake early in the game and a sign of things to come.
A few head scratching plays/decisions considering & this defense is playing well. Been put in tough spots & a few bad penalties have cost the team. Eagles have been gifted almost all their pts
The Cowboys were ultimately penalized 10 times for 72 yards, while the Eagles were flagged just twice, something that likely won’t go unnoticed within the organization. Cornerback Kelvin Joseph had two flags dropped on him during special teams plays alone that cost the Cowboys valuable yardage.
Being down early and often hasn’t been a problem for these Cowboys under Rush, but the crisis management wasn’t as sharp in this one. Rush’s first pass while trying to get the offense going was a poor throw that was deflected and picked off to give the Eagles great field position. Philadelphia took advantage of the short field by scoring another touchdown to go up 14-0 and put an undermanned Cowboys team in a big hole.
The snowball was growing for Dallas, and it didn’t look like Rush could stop the avalanche. The next mistake, however, came from head coach Mike McCarthy, who didn’t challenge an obvious first down catch by wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. The officials only credited Lamb with nine yards on third down, leaving them a yard short on their own side of the field.
Instead of challenging the call, McCarthy went for the yard on fourth down on his own 34-yard line and the rollout throw was a doomed play call from the start. All the Cowboys needed was a half-yard and instead of sneaking forward for the first down, McCarthy and offensive coordinator Kellen Moore got cute and it didn’t work. The play and execution might have been worse than not challenging.
After Philly added three more points, Rush made another mistake on the next possession. A poorly thrown ball by the veteran backup was intercepted by cornerback Darius Slay and the Eagles took over on Dallas’ side of the field again. The defense stiffened and only allowed three more points to keep the team in the game but the deficit was severe.
Here’s the breakdown of what went wrong on seven consecutive series, which essentially decided the game:
Eagles possession: A Dallas penalty gives the Eagles a second crack at seven points, instead of three. Eagles lead 7-0.
Cowboys possession: An interception.
Eagles possession: Short field touchdown, Eagles lead 14-0.
Cowboys possession: Turnover on downs, despite likely having a first down.
Eagles possession: Field goal, they’re up 17-0.
The first half was nothing short of a comedy of errors for the Cowboys. The offense did manage to move the ball late before halftime to connect on a field goal to provide some hope for the second half.
All of the mistakes from the first half can’t be erased but what happened in the final 30 minutes is what Cowboys fans should take from this game. Dallas came out in the third quarter and showed the backbone that they’ve displayed all season long. They were down, but not out.
After getting a quick stop on defense, the Cowboys’ offense showed some skill. Rush led the Cowboys on back-to-back touchdown drives. The first score came via running back Ezekiel Elliott finding a mammoth-sized hole and then cutting back for a vintage 14-yard score.
The defense came through with another stop and gave the offense another crack at an Eagles defense that started showing cracks in the facade. Rush engineered a 15-play, 83-yard scoring drive that ended with tight end Jake Ferguson’s first NFL touchdown. The score featured some fancy handwork by Rush on the play-action fake and Ferguson made a defender miss on the seven-yard touchdown.
The Cowboys could have quit after a terrible first half but, after mounting a comeback, Dallas found themselves down just 20-17 with a quarter left to play. Regardless of what happened for the rest of the game, the Cowboys had shown their resiliency once again. America’s Team fought back.
Dallas has showed quite a strong spine tonight. Very good sign for the big picture.
However, despite the gritty attempt, the mountain proved too steep to climb. The defense that had been the driving force in winning four straight games couldn’t get the stop that would have allowed the offense a shot at the go-ahead score. The Eagles ran all over the Dallas defense in their first possession of the fourth quarter, gaining 45 yards on 10 carries before throwing for the final 29-yards and a touchdown.
The next Dallas possession ended in another turnover from the hand of Rush. After not making many mistakes in his first four starts, Rush threw three interceptions and missed too many open receivers.
Even with a laudable effort in the second half, a lot of NFL truisms played out in this game. Not many teams are going to win a game where they fall behind 20-0 with their quarterback throwing three interceptions and the squad called for 10 penalties.
The Cowboys earned a four-game winning streak by playing clean football, which wasn’t the case against the rival Eagles and they suffered a loss with a lead in the NFC East on the line because of it.
Week 6 wasn’t kind to the Cowboys; they made too many mistakes and handed an important game away. It’s back to the drawing board, with a new pencil as Prescott eyes a return for Week 7 against Detroit.
Are you satisfied with a 4-2 record for the Cowboys without Dak Prescott? Share your thoughts with Ben on Twitter @BenGrimaldi. | 2022-10-18T00:02:52Z | www.wfaa.com | Cowboys miss golden opportunity with Week 6 loss to Eagles | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-miss-golden-opportunity-with-week-6-loss-to-eagles/287-78893160-256e-40df-8cdb-a1419b70e577 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-miss-golden-opportunity-with-week-6-loss-to-eagles/287-78893160-256e-40df-8cdb-a1419b70e577 |
Over the next couple of days, transportation officials will use “National Teen Driver Safety Week” to bring some attention to a problem we can all help solve
Author: Tashara Parker
DALLAS — Moms and dads all across North Texas will watch their teenagers drive off to work or school.
Most of them will get there safely, but hundreds of families send their kids out the door every year and don’t get to welcome them back.
Car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for teenagers in their first few years behind the wheel.
In 2020, more than 2,000 people died in crashes involving teen drivers.
Over the next couple of days, transportation officials, as well as WFAA's Tashara Parker, will use “National Teen Driver Safety Week” to bring some attention to a problem we can all help solve.
Our team went down to Ellis County to see how one driving school is getting new drivers prepared for these crazy North Texas roads.
Randy Broyles is one of the instructors there and he’s been at it for more than 30 years.
He says the biggest issues he sees with teen drivers are speeding, cell phones and stopping all the way for stop signs, but he has a way to make sure that lesson sticks.
"If you go past the stop sign, you have to put the car in park and get out and hug it because you neglected the stop sign," Broyles said with a smile. "So I’ve had many a kid out there hugging the stop sign, they don’t run the second one usually."
Randy says a lot of problems start before kids even get in the car with him… thanks to all you parents out there!
Your kids have spent years watching you drive and those bad habits are contagious.
Randy says parents can do three things to prepare their teenagers:
Actively help them practice
Go out of your way to show them the right way to do things while you’re driving
And the more time you guys spend on the road together, the better they’re going to be
That time and advice really make an impact. | 2022-10-18T00:03:04Z | www.wfaa.com | Transportation officials highlight dangers teen drivers face | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/speeding-and-cellphones-among-biggest-transportation-issues/287-ab06ac88-8117-4e5b-8027-3414a6adc126 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/speeding-and-cellphones-among-biggest-transportation-issues/287-ab06ac88-8117-4e5b-8027-3414a6adc126 |
RSV cases spiked in August this year, according to Cook Children's. The hospital system's emergency room has been operating at max capacity since August.
Farmersville parent Laykin Weaver knew something wasn’t right when her 6-year-old son's oxygen levels dropped to the 80s.
"I’m panicking, crying,” Weaver said. “We’ve never been through this before.”
When her son’s breathing worsened, her intuition kicked in and she knew he needed help.
Two nearby hospitals were full. They were turned away twice due to maximum capacity.
Finally, Weaver turned to Cook Children’s in Fort Worth for help. Weaver described the ambulance ride, which lasted an hour and 20 minutes, as a nightmare.
“It’s such a blur because it happened so fast,” Weaver said. “That’s a scary feeling you don’t know what’s happening in that moment.”
Her son had respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV, a common respiratory virus. It’s common among infants and the elderly, and it’s spreading across North Texas.
“It can be really serious for babies,” Dr. Maxie Brewer, a doctor of osteopathic medicine at Cook Children’s, said.
Cook Children’s is seeing an early RSV spike this year.
“It’s been crazy,” Brewer said.
Normally, RSV cases rise beginning in December, but this year, Cook Children’s saw a spike in cases in August.
Since August, the hospital has been at maximum capacity and seeing up to 500 emergency room patients per day.
“This has been the highest volume of patients I have ever seen,” Brewer said.
The spike in RSV cases has led to long ER wait times.
Brewer’s advice? Get help right away if you notice trouble breathing or fast breathing, but save the ER for emergencies only. For non-emergencies, Brewer recommends reaching out to a pediatrician first. If that’s not an option, visit an urgent care center.
A visit to the emergency should be the third option for non-emergencies, Brewer said.
Brewer told WFAA it’s unclear why RSV cases spike earlier than normal this year, but said virus trends have shifted since children were kept home during the pandemic.
With school back in session, viruses like RSV are taking off.
Weaver waited six hours in the ER at Cook Children’s. She credits the hospital’s staff for getting her son the care he needed and said she’s glad it didn’t get worse.
“It was so sad,” Weaver said. “I cried a little bit because there were several doors open and you could see infants in cribs dealing with RSV, so that was heartbreaking.”
Her advice to other parents: don’t be afraid to advocate for your children when you know something isn’t right with their health.
Cook Children's message to parents: 'Please don't come to the emergency department for a simple COVID test'
Cook Children's using head-turning display to raise awareness about child drownings | 2022-10-18T03:23:03Z | www.wfaa.com | Cook Children's in North Texas seeing early spike in RSV cases | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/cook-childrens-fort-worth-at-max-capacity-early-spike-rsv-cases/287-02d17979-959a-4c1e-a714-d22152f2e771 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/cook-childrens-fort-worth-at-max-capacity-early-spike-rsv-cases/287-02d17979-959a-4c1e-a714-d22152f2e771 |
How an eye exam can detect health issues
The eyes are sometimes called the windows to the soul. That may be true, but for health purposes, they're also a window that provides a clearer view of your total body health.
Chief Surgeon Jeffrey Whitman with the Key-Whitman Eye Center shares how health conditions can be detected early through an eye exam. | 2022-10-18T16:30:25Z | www.wfaa.com | How an eye exam can detect health issues | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/how-an-eye-exam-can-detect-health-issues/287-31877d41-f8d3-4933-a320-4dbc34404115 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/how-an-eye-exam-can-detect-health-issues/287-31877d41-f8d3-4933-a320-4dbc34404115 |
In April, Kodiak Robotics teamed up with U.S. Xpress to launch Level 4 autonomous freight service between DFW and Atlanta using the company's self-driving trucks.
Self-driving trucking companyKodiak Robotics , Inc., a leading self - driving trucking company, has started cooperation with IKEA Supply Chain Operations by piloting autonomous freight deliveries in Texas.
FRISCO, Texas — Mountain View, California-based self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics has been partnering with IKEA Supply Chains Operations since August to use its autonomous trucks to deliver supplies to its store in Frisco, according to the company.
The partnership provides IKEA with autonomous heavy-duty trucks to transport the company's products seven days a week between the IKEA distribution center in Baytown and the IKEA store in Frisco. The cooperation began on Aug. 8.
"We are proud to be working with Kodiak to achieve our ambitious goals of being at the forefront of innovation and building capabilities for future transportation," Darius Mroczek, manager of category area transport at IKEA Supply Chain Operations, said in the release. "Kodiak's technology will contribute towards our objective to put the driver in focus in the transition towards automated transportation and towards our road safety agenda."
"Together we can enhance safety, improve working conditions for drivers and create a more sustainable freight transportation system," Don Burnette, founder and CEO of Kodiak, said in the release. "Adopting autonomous trucking technology can improve drivers' quality of life by focusing on the local driving jobs most prefer to do."
In April, Kodiak Robotics teamed up with Tennessee-based U.S. Xpress to launch Level 4 autonomous freight service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Atlanta using the company's self-driving trucks.
Spider-Man graces limited edition Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal box | 2022-10-18T19:37:55Z | www.wfaa.com | IKEA: Self-driving trucks to deliver supplies to Frisco store | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/consumer/kodiak-robotics-ikea-partner-for-autonomous-truck-routes-texas/287-e38b1f1f-3c74-4c8b-8b17-afac07ca22d7 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/consumer/kodiak-robotics-ikea-partner-for-autonomous-truck-routes-texas/287-e38b1f1f-3c74-4c8b-8b17-afac07ca22d7 |
The family's lawsuit says many of the gunshot wounds allegedly show Ramirez was shot in the back of the head and the back of the his shoulders.
LAKE WORTH, Texas — Editor's note: the video above is from a Sept. 3, 2021 story covering this shooting.
A North Texas family is suing the city of Lake Worth for "wrongful death claims" over allegedly not training its officers properly, which the family says played a factor in an officer-involved shooting last year.
On Sept. 3, 2021, a Lake Worth police officer fatally shot a person after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers during a chase in Fort Worth, officials said.
In the lawsuit, the family says the man who shot was Estevan Ramirez and the officer who shot him was Lake Worth police officer Jonathan Granado, who has later resigned from the department. The lawsuit says Granado shot Ramirez seven times in the back and used excessive force without legal justification.
The family is suing the city for actual, punitive and exemplary damages.
"Defendant [Granado] embarked on a willful, malicious, reckless, and outrageous course of conduct that was intended to cause and, in fact, caused Decedent [Ramirez] to suffer extreme and severe mental and emotional distress, agony and anxiety," the lawsuit alleges.
This is the second case Granado is involved in.
Chief of Police J.T. Manoushagian revealed in January 2022 that Granado was the same officer who fatally shot Ramirez and also hit a man while in his patrol SUV in 2020.
Granado is being sued for both incidents.
Mansoughagian in a January 2022 news conference said he decided to go public with Granado's involvement in these two incidents because "our community deserved to hear that connection from us."
Around 2 a.m. the day of the September 2021 shooting, Lake Worth Police said officers had tried to pull over the vehicle Ramirez was in for driving without lights and speeding on Loop 820. The car was initially driving about 88 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour zone, according to Manoushagian.
When a Lake Worth officer started to follow the car in an attempt to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle turned off its lights, police said.
"Now it was driving at a high rate of speed, completely black and on the interstate," Manoushagian said back in September 2021.
The car Ramirez was in eventually crashed into a curb, the lawsuit says. Lake Worth Police said this crash happened after the driver in the car tried to make a right-hand turn off Interstate 30 in Fort Worth, hit a curb, and blew the left front tire.
Manoushagian said a neighboring police department let Lake Worth police know that the people in the vehicle should be considered "armed and dangerous" because the other department said its officers had "prior dealings" with this vehicle.
After the crash, Ramirez and the three other people got out of the car and started running away from officers, according to both the lawsuit and the police.
As Ramirez was running away, the lawsuit says, "he became entangled with an officer and a struggle ensued." It alleges this was a different officer than the officer, Granado, who eventually shoots Ramirez.
After Ramirez freed himself, he began running away again, according to the lawsuit. It was at this point the lawsuit says Granado unholstered his weapon and aimed it at Ramirez before firing multiple shots at Ramirez's back. He was shot at least 4 times as he was running away from officers, according to the lawsuit.
It also alleges that many of the gunshot wounds show that Ramirez was shot in the back of the head, back of the left shoulder, back of the upper right shoulder, and back of the right shoulder.
The lawsuit says Ramirez was carrying a weapon at the time, but he was not pointing it at any of the officers or other people. However, Chief Manoushagian said Ramirez was pointing it at one of the officers.
"The officer said out loud, 'Gun, gun, gun, he's got a gun,'" Manoushagian said in September 2021.
One of the officers then shot the suspect with the gun, according to police. At the moment he was first shot, Ramirez did not move toward an officer, according to the lawsuit.
After he was shot, the officers went back to their police car, grabbed a trauma kit and both began performing CPR and other life-saving measures before MedStar arrived.
Ramirez was eventually taken to a hospital, where he died.
"The situation that our officers encountered today is almost exactly the kinds of situations and conduct this individual had engaged in before with other police departments," Manoushagian said in September 2021. "Not a unique set of behaviors at all."
The lawsuit says Granado’s use of deadly force was not justified because Ramirez was running away from Granado and was not pointing a weapon at anyone. It also alleges Ramirez could have been safely apprehended rather than shot because multiple officers were aware of the pursuit of the vehicle.
There are multiple videos of this incident from different angles, according to Manoushagian.
"You can clearly see the gun," Manoushagian said in September 2021. "I've reviewed the video myself, and it's very clear to see."
The family alleges in the lawsuit that Granado had inadequate training regarding the use of force and the de-escalation of force. It also says he shouldn't have remained on staff after he hit the man with his SUV in 2020. The lawsuit says the city of Lake Worth failed to "supervise and/or discipline" Granado.
"On and for some time prior to September 3, 2021 (and continuing to the present date) Defendant City deprived Decedent of the rights and liberties secured to him by the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution, in that said Defendant and their supervising, and managerial employees, agents, and representatives, acting with gross negligence and with reckless and deliberate indifference to the rights and liberties of the public in general, knowingly maintained, enforced and applied an official policy recognized by the City and LWPD," the lawsuit reads.
The lawsuit was submitted on Oct. 17, 2022. | 2022-10-18T19:38:27Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas officer sued for allegedly shooting man 7 times in back | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/lake-worth-texas-officer-sued-shooting-man-7-times/287-5924d928-e298-45bb-9fc5-ac34baf4e92e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/lake-worth-texas-officer-sued-shooting-man-7-times/287-5924d928-e298-45bb-9fc5-ac34baf4e92e |
Dallas Mavs 2022-23 season preview: Luka odds-on MVP favorite, new team additions and Dirk's statue unveiling
The Mavericks start their season out with a highly-anticipated matchup against Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday, Oct. 19.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks start the 2022-23 season on Wednesday, Oct. 19 in a highly-anticipated rematch against the Phoenix Suns.
This comes after Luka Doncic torched the Suns, leading the Mavs back from a 3-2 deficit in the Western Conference Semifinals to win in seven games, and starting what seems to be a heated rivalry with the Devin Booker-led team.
With the new season comes new names and faces, as the Mavs brought in a few players: most recently Doncic's former Real Madrid teammate, Facundo Campazzo, former Houston Rockets forward Christian Wood, second-stint Maverick JaVale McGee (played for Dallas in 2015-16), rookie Jaden Hardy, and others.
There will also be some faces missing from the Mavericks this season that fans are used to seeing: most notably guard Jalen Brunson, who signed this summer with the New York Knicks on a four-year, $104 million deal. The NBA, however, is investigating the Knicks for tampering in relation to the Brunson deal, which was reported in August and has yet to yield results.
Meet the 2022-23 Dallas Mavericks
Here is a look at the 2022-23 Dallas Mavericks roster:
Top Dallas Mavericks storylines to watch
Luka for MVP? The oddsmakers think so.
RELATED: Luka Doncic enters 2022-23 season as odds-on favorite for NBA MVP
Dirk Nowitzki statue to be unveiled outside AAC on Christmas Day
The Mavs announced that a statue of Dirk Nowitzki will be unveiled at 11 a.m. on Christmas Day outside of the AAC. Nowitzki Way will be closed to traffic, where the outside general public will have the opportunity to celebrate this landmark Maverick milestone, team officials said in a press release.
RELATED: 'All Four One' | Dirk statue to be unveiled outside AAC on Christmas Day
Here are the 10 'must-see' Mavs games this season
Dallas is scheduled to play 30 nationally televised games, including 10 on ESPN, nine on NBA TV, seven on TNT and four on ABC.
Eighty-two games are quite a bit to comb through, so we broke down the 10 biggest games on the calendar to circle. Check out those 10 "must-sees" here on WFAA.
Dallas Mavericks fans on Twitter have been debating what they think about a potential new team jersey that was linked online.
Tuesday morning, a photo of a potential new team jersey started causing speculation that the Mavs will be wearing it next season. Here is a look at the new jersey causing a stir for MFFLs online.
2022-23 Dallas Mavericks schedule
For a look at the entire 2022-23 Dallas Mavericks schedule, click here.
How to watch Dallas Mavs games
For games not nationally-televised, Mavs fans will be able to watch on the Bally Sports+ for $19.99 per month or $189.99 annually. The service also airs Dallas Stars games. For more information on Bally Sports+, click here.
To watch a Dallas Mavericks game in person, you can purchase tickets on the team's website here. | 2022-10-18T19:38:51Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Mavs 2022-23 season: Luka for MVP? Dirk statue unveiling | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nba/mavericks/dallas-mavs-2022-23-season/287-3934a650-b419-4267-890b-e27faec0456b | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nba/mavericks/dallas-mavs-2022-23-season/287-3934a650-b419-4267-890b-e27faec0456b |
“The kid has ice in his veins, that’s all I can say,” FCD president Dan Hunt told reporters in the locker room.
FRISCO, Texas — One-hundred and twenty minutes (plus stoppage time) had been played.
FC Dallas – thanks to a save by goalkeeper Maarten Paes – were tied 4-4 in a penalty shootout against Minnesota United FC with to give Alan Velasco an opportunity to win the match.
Velasco stepped up to the spot and showed he had massive cajones and goes for a panenka?!?! And better yet, scores a penalty shootout, game-winning panenka?!?!
You do a panenka penalty kick when you're winning ... not with the game on the line in a shootout of a playoff match. But not Velasco. He pulled out the cheeky move – invented by Czech player Antonín Panenka, who introduced it to the world in the UEFA Euro 1976 final – and sent FC Dallas fans into a frenzy.
Alan Velasco hits the panenka to send FC Dallas to the Western Conference semifinals 🥶
(via @MLS)pic.twitter.com/cVfVdxjz4V
ALAN VELASCO PANENKA FOR THE WIN!
FC Dallas beats #MNUFC 5-4 in PKs to advance to the Western Conference Semis.
🎥@FCDallas | #MLSCupPlayoffspic.twitter.com/yaPLe5Zs8o
Major balls to go for the panenka with the game on the line. #DTID
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When the game went to penalties, Velasco was ready for the clutch moment.
“It was a game full of tension and stress throughout the match,” Velasco said after the match. “It was my first ever playoff game and the boys were fully focused. In the penalty kicks, (head coach) Nico asked who wanted to shoot and I told him I wanted to be the fifth taker. He was able to organize the penalty kick takers and it helped us throughout the shootout.”
FC Dallas head coach Nico Estevez had nothing but high praise for the 20-year-old designated player.
“Some players have a special gene,” head coach Nico Estevez said after the game. “He’s a competitor. He wants to win, he wants to make FC Dallas big. It’s not only the quality he gave to the team, it’s the work he does. It’s amazing.”
Dan Hunt, the owner and president of FC Dallas, told reporters after the match that Velasco "has ice in his veins."
“When you watch the replay, it seems like the ball is just suspended in the air. But what a fabulous soccer player. And that’s what you want, players who can step up in big moments,” Hunt added.
You won't have to look too far back to see the other side of attempting a panenka in a crucial moment. In early September, LA Galaxy forward Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez attempted a panenka penalty kick in a 2-2 tied game against Sporting Kansas City. His was easily saved.
Chicharito went for the panenka while on a hat trick 😅 pic.twitter.com/rql5ZdrYXI
FC Dallas moves on to play at second-seeded Austin on Sunday in the Western Conference semifinals. | 2022-10-18T19:39:03Z | www.wfaa.com | Velasco panenka penalty kick sends FC Dallas to 2nd round | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/velasco-fc-dallas-penalty-kick/287-71498e77-7d24-49c3-8322-2bf93a18ede9 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/velasco-fc-dallas-penalty-kick/287-71498e77-7d24-49c3-8322-2bf93a18ede9 |
North Texas shelters hit capacity as more families experience homelessness
Avni Gandhi moved to America in the eighth grade.
IRVING, Texas — Diwali starts on Monday, Oct. 24.
Known as the "festival of lights," it's one of the most-celebrated holidays in India. Many of our neighbors here in DFW celebrate Diwali, but not all of us know too much about it.
Avni Gandhi is on a mission to change that.
The Irving mom of two was born in Mumbai. Her parents made the decision to move to America when she was in the 8th grade. She was the only Indian student in her class.
"When I walked into my first day of school, I had oil in my hair," Gandhi told WFAA. "I took chutney sandwiches for lunch."
Her new classmates were cruel; they laughed at her unfamiliar hair and her food.
"The first month of school, I actually spent the first two weeks eating in the bathroom ... the next two weeks eating with the librarian," she told WFAA.
Eventually, Gandhi stopped praying in public or bringing lunch to school.
"I feel like I gave up a lot of my Indian-ness just to fit in," Gandhi said.
Determined now to empower her children – and others to embrace their culture – Gandhi built a business: Bhaasha Basics.
A few of her products include: calendars to countdown the days until Diwali, templates to teach young ones the Indian sand art of Rangoli, personalized boards and cups so kids can see their name and their language celebrated.
"'Building that confidence in them, knowing that I don't have to change just because somebody thinks what I'm doing is weird," Gandhi said.
Gandhi told WFAA building that confidence is just as important today as it was when she was a child. She pointed to the viral video of a racist, violent attack on Indian American women outside a Plano restaurant in August.
"It was scary, it was a scary reality," Gandhi said of the video. "And I think one of my goals here is to be able to humanize everybody, right? And to humanize everybody is to kind of eliminate ignorance."
Gandhi believes we can eliminate ignorance by learning, which is why her line is not just for Indian families. She hopes schools might buy her products in bulk and expose all children to the culture.
Gandhi does ship orders all across the country, but she hopes to grow her brand at home in DFW, as well. You can contact Avni Gandhi and Bhaasha Basics here. | 2022-10-19T00:54:49Z | www.wfaa.com | North Texas mom on mission to teach Indian culture in DFW | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/diwali-dfw-irving-bhaasha-basics/287-16cd2554-d48f-4832-82a3-5b641a27f861 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/diwali-dfw-irving-bhaasha-basics/287-16cd2554-d48f-4832-82a3-5b641a27f861 |
Residents in Kiest Forest Estates say a developer is placing "For Rent" signs around a subdivision where they were told homes would be for sale.
DALLAS — Some neighbors in the Kiest Forest Estates community in Oak Cliff are, once again, raising concerns about a newly developed subdivision.
Neighbors said they were initially told the project at 3700 W. Kiest would be new homes for sale. A few days ago, they learned homes on the site are now listed as rentals.
”They were supposed to be homes that would fit in the neighborhood, with brick exteriors and stone. And they would be for sale,” neighbor Tim Hill said as he explained what residents were told repeatedly about the new housing development.
Neighbors claim issues with the Kiest subdivision date back to 2017. They said developer Hassan Nasser petitioned the City of Dallas to build dozens of new homes for sale.
Neighbors in the area said they were vocal during meeting with their councilman, the developer and City of Dallas staff. Over time, the project was significantly reduced to fewer homes.
“The promises that were made, we didn’t believe them. And there was good reason not to,” Hill said.
Right now, 27 new homes sit in the subdivision. A fence surrounds the property off W. Kiest Boulevard. Signs reading "No Trespassing" are posted at the entrances.
However, it’s the "For Rent" signs neighbors said they noticed popping up in recent days that are taking them by surprise.
“One of the homes that we were expecting to be for sale was actually coming up for lease for, kind of, an alarmingly low amount,” said neighbor Craig Wheeler.
Recent posts on a variety of realty sites are listing the homes in the Kiest subdivision for rent at $1,800 monthly. The builder’s website once listed the homes for sale ranging from $240,000 to $290,000.
“It wasn’t zoned as an apartment community. It wasn’t zoned as townhomes. It wasn’t zoned to be rentals. It was supposed to be homes for sale,” Hill explained.
Longtime neighbors are describing the developer’s shift from sale to rentals as a bait and switch.
“Our concern is that three or four years from now that property will become a problem for us,” neighbor Mark Wilson said.
No one from the developer’s office has responded to several requests for comment regarding the initial plans for the project, communication to neighbors and current plans for the development.
WFAA asked the City of Dallas and District 3 councilman Casey Thomas whether grants or public funding are linked to the project.
Neighbors said they want better and deserve better.
“I guess I speak broadly for the City of Dallas, and I speak specifically for District 3 in Dallas, is to watch what’s going on around you and get involved,” Wheeler said.
'Where do you go' | Tenants at Oak Cliff apartment complex say landlord wants them to leave, housing vouchers no longer accepted
City moves forward with development planning in West Oak Cliff
$7.9 million will help build affordable housing community in southern Dallas | 2022-10-19T00:55:07Z | www.wfaa.com | Oak Cliff residents concerned about new homes being built | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/neighbors-concerned-homes-in-new-oak-cliff-subdivision-listed-as-rentals-not-for-sale/287-7450d2f4-3c70-4f83-9d55-537c6b0fd638 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/neighbors-concerned-homes-in-new-oak-cliff-subdivision-listed-as-rentals-not-for-sale/287-7450d2f4-3c70-4f83-9d55-537c6b0fd638 |
A political scientist predicts campaign ads might get “a lot uglier.”
DALLAS — They’ve been laying out their cases for months.
But as Election Day nears, closing arguments begin, and they’re likely to look a lot like evidence the candidates have already presented.
University of North Texas political scientist Kimi Lynn King believes Republicans will continue pressing a “law and order agenda.”
She expects them to talk more about border security, immigration, crime and fentanyl.
Gov. Greg Abbott has made fentanyl a major issue in his re-election campaign.
He tied it directly to immigration policy at an event Wednesday with law enforcement agencies in Central Texas.
“There’s nothing stopping Joe Biden from putting an end to drug cartel activity in the state of Texas and the United States,” Abbott said.
King said Democrats will likely continue their focus on issues they hope will attract independent or moderate voters from both parties.
“So much of what drives people to the polls is the economy,” she said. “The Republicans are holding those cards right now so that [Democrats] are going to have to emphasize issues like abortion, like guns, like the grid.”
Challenger Beto O’Rourke might also continue to push the message that Texas has been run by Republicans for years.
So some of the issues they’re campaigning on – trouble at the border, an increase in crime – happened on their watch.
“Abbott has had eight years and for whatever reason he has not been able to get the job done on reducing property taxes or improving teacher pay at our schools or fixing the grid or reducing gun violence,” he recently told WFAA’s Jason Whitely.
Former President Donald Trump will rally with Texas Republicans on Saturday.
Abbott announced Tuesday that he will be out of state at a fundraiser in Florida so he will not appear at Trump’s rally, but Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton will speak there.
On Tuesday night, O’Rourke campaigned with Broadway legend Lin Manual Miranda in Houston.
Miranda fired up the crowd talking about abortion rights and voting rights.
“He shows up for us again and again, and you’re going to make him the next governor of Texas,” Miranda said.
King expects the rallies to get bigger and the ads to get “a lot uglier,” as we inch closer to Texas voters delivering a verdict. | 2022-10-19T05:20:11Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas candidates give closing arguments weeks from Election Day | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/less-than-three-weeks-until-election-day-texas-candidates-begin-closing-arguments/287-92cd25ef-de47-4f5d-a696-914345de0dff | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/less-than-three-weeks-until-election-day-texas-candidates-begin-closing-arguments/287-92cd25ef-de47-4f5d-a696-914345de0dff |
FC Dallas' 'Monster Taco' goes viral as video of fan chowing down pre-game gets millions of views
Before the FC Dallas match kicked off, all eyes were enamored by a Texas-sized taco.
FRISCO, Texas — It lives!
The "Monster Taco" is a real thing. Before the FC Dallas first round playoff match against Minnesota United FC, a crowd shot of a fan chowing down on this monstrous concession special went viral online, getting millions of views.
"Oh my God ... oh everything is bigger in Texas," the FOX commentators said on the broadcast. "Wow! That's in a pizza box!"
Then, Gina Miller, vice president of media and communication for the club, so graciously shared with the public all the details of the viral taco.
The "monster taco" debuted this season and is a 12-inch crispy flour tortilla, filled with shredded barbacoa, shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and hot sauce. It is only available at Vaqueros (Stands 3 & 9).
FC Dallas went on to defeat Minnesota United FC in a penalty shootout. They'll travel to Austin on Sunday, Oct. 23 to take on Austin FC in the second round. | 2022-10-19T14:40:09Z | www.wfaa.com | FC Dallas' 'Monster Taco' viral video | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/fc-dallas-monster-taco-video-twitter/287-7502c2bc-bbb0-4bed-b5e6-301b8783e78c | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/fc-dallas-monster-taco-video-twitter/287-7502c2bc-bbb0-4bed-b5e6-301b8783e78c |
“Cora and the Brilliant Purple Butterfly” – An interactive journey and diary of healing
You can order the book on Amazon, or you can buy it in person at the "All Hallow's Fundraiser" event benefiting Heavenly Mimi next week.
Facing a serious illness or a cancer diagnosis at a young age can be scary both for the patient and their families.
Allison Byrd-Haley knows that feeling all too well. She took her experience and created a nonprofit and now she's written a book.
She shares why she wrote it and how you can help support her nonprofit Heavenly Mimi this month.
Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.
The gala is next Thursday, October 27th from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Hackberry Country Club in Irving. You can also learn more at HeavenlyMimi.org. | 2022-10-19T17:02:43Z | www.wfaa.com | “Cora and the Brilliant Purple Butterfly” – An interactive journey and diary of healing | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/cora-and-the-brilliant-purple-butterfly-an-interactive-journey-and-diary-of-healing/287-f0d6c957-060e-4b3e-9a13-68694ce4dcb0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/cora-and-the-brilliant-purple-butterfly-an-interactive-journey-and-diary-of-healing/287-f0d6c957-060e-4b3e-9a13-68694ce4dcb0 |
There are a lot of fad diets and exercise programs out there. If you've tried them all and still can't lose the weight, the happy healthy guys want to help.
Randy Johns & Rob Vasquez from Happy Healthy Thin join us to help you get started right before the holidays. | 2022-10-19T17:02:44Z | www.wfaa.com | Customized approach to weight loss | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/customized-approach-to-weight-loss/287-2796e725-0c49-42f1-80bf-3deaf0b833f5 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/customized-approach-to-weight-loss/287-2796e725-0c49-42f1-80bf-3deaf0b833f5 |
'Either slow down or move over' | Royse City officer hit by vehicle last year turns to advocacy
The officer came back following seven months of physical therapy after being struck by a vehicle while on the job.
ROYSE CITY, Texas — Officer Michael Baley of Royse City Police just returned to his job in January of 2022.
He came back after undergoing physical therapy for seven months after being struck by a vehicle while on the job. WFAA reached out to Baley after yet another officer, Steve Nothem of Carrollton police, was struck by a passing vehicle.
"It reminds me of one of my worst days," said Baley.
Baley remembers a lot about that day. It was a year and a half ago on April 10. That day he was helping a stranded driver and while walking over to remove some debris on the road an SUV came charging toward him.
"I heard the sounds anybody working on the side of the highway dreads hearing: tires screeching," Baley said.
It is a tragedy that happens too often in Texas; most recently, Tuesday night, when an on-duty Carrollton officer was killed by a passing vehicle.
"Either slow down or move over. To be that advocate for this purpose is...now that's part of my calling," he said.
Texas' "Move Over and Slow Down Law" requires drivers to move over a lane or slow to 20 miles an hour below the posted limit when first responders and service vehicles are present.
Miraculously, Baley broke nothing. But it took seven months of physical rehab before he returned in January.
This week, his prayers are for Officer Nothem and his family.
"My heart breaks for them. I was this close to my family being in their shoes," he said. | 2022-10-20T04:47:12Z | www.wfaa.com | Royse City officer struck last year turns to advocacy | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/royse-city-officer-struck-last-year-turns-advocacy/287-e9a6ce0f-c6a2-4ac8-a7f9-100e87254c87 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/royse-city-officer-struck-last-year-turns-advocacy/287-e9a6ce0f-c6a2-4ac8-a7f9-100e87254c87 |
25 things to do in North Texas this weekend: Post Malone, Mavs home opener and delicious soul food
Whether you're looking for live music or some good eats, there's lots to do in the DFW area this weekend.
DALLAS — Need something to do this weekend? You're in luck because there's a lot to do!
From Post Malone to the Dallas Mavericks to good eats, there's something for everyone to enjoy this weekend.
Posty brings his latest tour to Dallas on Friday, while the Mavs play their first home game of the 2022-2023 regular season this Saturday. On Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys have a noon game at AT&T Stadium and the Dallas Soul Food Festival is back with lots of delicious options in store.
Post Malone: Twelve Carat Tour (Dallas)
North Texas' own Post Malone is in town for a show at the American Airlines Center as part of his Twelve Carat tour.
Band-Maid US Tour at House of Blues (Dallas)
Whip It: 80s New Wave Party at Amplified Live (Dallas)
Junior Brown at Billy Bob's Texas (Fort Worth)
Indigo Girls at Granada Theater (Dallas)
Make & Take: Kinetic Sound Sculpture at Dallas Museum of Art (Dallas)
Emerald City Band at Reval Patio Grill (Frisco)
Dallas Mavericks vs. Memphis Grizzlies (Dallas)
Be sure to pack the American Airlines Center on Saturday as the Mavs take on the Grizzlies in their first home game of the 2022-2023 regular season.
Let's go, Mavs!
The Judds: The Final Tour at Dickies Arena (Fort Worth)
Dallas Women's Expo Beauty + Fashion + Pop Up Shops at Irving Convention Center (Irving)
Aureum: An Aerial and Dance Adventure Tale at Moody Performance Hall (Dallas)
Ludacris at Tannahill's Tavern and Music Hall (Fort Worth)
Steve Martin and Martin Short at Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)
An Evening with Rhett Miller at Dan's Silverleaf (Dallas)
Dallas' Best Tacos and Margaritas Tour (Dallas)
Plano Food + Wine Festival at Legacy West (Plano)
Dallas Vinyl Record Show at Grapevine Convention Center (Grapevine)
Dallas Soul Food Festival (Dallas)
Enjoy a day of delicious food from Dallas, Houston, Austin and other cities at the Dallas Soul Food Festival at Lofty Spaces (816 Montgomery Street).
Foods include pork chops, fried chicken, turkey legs, candied yams, greens and much more. Yum!
Dallas Cowboys vs. Detroit Lions at AT&T Stadium (Arlington)
Foreigner at Tannahill's Tavern and Music Hall (Fort Worth)
Haydn, Ravel & Debussy at Meyerson Symphony Center (Dallas)
Amy Schumer at Texas Trust CU Theatre (Grand Prairie)
Pepe Aguilar Presenta Jaripeo Sin Fronteras at American Airlines Center (Dallas)
La Catrina Contest at Sundance Square (Fort Worth)
Robert Ealey Blues Festival at Lola's (Fort Worth | 2022-10-20T14:55:20Z | www.wfaa.com | 25 things to do in North Texas weekend of October 21-23 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/25-things-to-do-north-texas-this-weekend-post-malone-mavs-home-opener-october-21-22-23/287-a0d47a06-94df-4907-9668-5821b5abf166 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/25-things-to-do-north-texas-this-weekend-post-malone-mavs-home-opener-october-21-22-23/287-a0d47a06-94df-4907-9668-5821b5abf166 |
This segment is sponsored by Innovative Lasers of Houston.
If you're ready for some self-care and to fall back into health, you don't have to figure it out alone – Innovative Lasers of Houston-Dallas CEO Laura Alexis talked with us on how you can get started today.
For more information, visit InnovativeLasersofHouston.com. | 2022-10-20T20:39:57Z | www.wfaa.com | Slim down this season with ILOH | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/slim-down-this-season-with-iloh/287-fabf36e0-05cb-44d7-8367-1b229d885414 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/slim-down-this-season-with-iloh/287-fabf36e0-05cb-44d7-8367-1b229d885414 |
This segment is sponsored by Texas Health Heart & Vascular Specialists.
If you've ever felt like your heart has skipped a beat or maybe it felt like it was going to beat right out of your chest... You should probably talk to your doctor – You could have something called "Atrial Fibriliation" or afib for short.
Dr. Nitin Kulkarni with Texas Health Heart and Vascular Specialist Group joins me to explain exactly what this means.
For more information, visit thpg.org/afib. | 2022-10-20T20:40:03Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas Health Heart & Vascular Specialists | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/texas-health-heart-vascular-specialists/287-c4f88393-7daf-4a36-a9c6-c6514d39890e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/texas-health-heart-vascular-specialists/287-c4f88393-7daf-4a36-a9c6-c6514d39890e |
The spooky cost for candy and sweet treats as Halloween inches closer
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, candy is 13.1% more expensive this year compared to last year.
DALLAS — It’s going to cost you a spooky amount to get your sweet treats this holiday season.
In addition, data shows prices for ingredients used to make baked goods have increased significantly since last September:
Butter: 26.6%
Flour: 24.2%
Sugar: 17.1%
Dallas bakery owner, Kelly Ball, has definitely noticed. Ball opened Leila Bakery in Lakewood in February 2020.
In addition to higher ingredient prices, labor costs have gone up, too, Ball added.
“It's challenging,” Ball said. “You just got to figure out how to do it: Like how much can I actually charge for a croissant?”
Ball said the bakery did have to raise prices roughly $0.50 to a $1 to “help with the extra expenses.”
She said her customers have been incredibly loyal. And she’s grateful for that.
“I think it's just a community thing to step together and kind of all support each other as best we can,” Ball said. “We're just trying to get by and pay our rent and pay our employees.”
Circle K getting into the medical marijuana business | 2022-10-20T22:23:39Z | www.wfaa.com | Candy, sweet treats increase in price this Halloween | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/consumer/spooky-cost-for-candy-sweet-treats-as-halloween-inches-closer-inflation/287-21ea040d-199e-4611-ac8a-92df2b008460 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/consumer/spooky-cost-for-candy-sweet-treats-as-halloween-inches-closer-inflation/287-21ea040d-199e-4611-ac8a-92df2b008460 |
After being contacted by FWISD, Fort Worth Police issued a Class C misdemeanor citation to coach Robert Hughes Jr. for Assault by Offensive Contact.
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth Dunbar High School boys basketball coach Robert Hughes Jr. has been placed on leave after the district received an allegation from a student of inappropriate behavior by the coach, Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angelica Ramsey confirmed to WFAA on Thursday.
Per protocol, district officials notified law enforcement of the allegations after they were reported, Ramsey said.
Upon being contacted by the district, Fort Worth Police issued citation to Hughes for Assault by Offensive Contact, a Class C misdemeanor.
According to the Texas Penal Code, Assault by Offensive Contact occurs when a person "intentionally or knowingly causes physical contact with another when the person knows or should reasonably believe that the other will regard the contact as offensive or provocative."
Hughes Jr. will remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation, Ramsey said. He declined comment when reached by WFAA on Thursday.
Hughes Jr. has coached Dunbar since 2005, taking over the job from his father, Robert Hughes Sr., who was the nation's all-time winningest boys basketball coach.
The elder Hughes was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.
The Fort Worth district has hired Swan Lacy, a former Dunbar player, to coach the team in Hughes Jr.'s absence, Ramsey told WFAA.
Dunbar is set to open its season against DeSoto on Nov. 15.
Hughes Jr. has led Dunbar to three state tournament appearances. The Wildcats lost the 2006 championship to South Oak Cliff, but South Oak Cliff was later stripped of that honor, giving the title to Dunbar instead.
Hughes Sr. coached at I.M. Terrell in Fort Worth from 1958 to 1973 and at Dunbar from 1973-2005. In all, he won 1,333 games, five state championships and 35 district titles.
Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey from 1998 NBA Finals sells for record $10.1 million at auction | 2022-10-20T22:23:51Z | www.wfaa.com | Robert Hughes Jr. out as basketball coach at Fort Worth Dunbar | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/robert-hughes-jr-fort-worth-dunbar-high-school-basketball-coach/287-7e0e252c-841a-4a54-8db6-f75015ea0cc1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/robert-hughes-jr-fort-worth-dunbar-high-school-basketball-coach/287-7e0e252c-841a-4a54-8db6-f75015ea0cc1 |
At this time, there are no EMS service interruptions, but MedStar says employees were doing manual radio dispatching as systems were being checked.
FORT WORTH, Texas — MedStar’s 911 computer-aided dispatch and patient care reporting systems were affected in a cyberattack Thursday, officials say.
MedStar spokesperson Matt Zavadsky says systems are currently being “diligently scrubbed and methodically being placed back online,” after the attack on the computer network was detected this morning.
At this time, there are no EMS service interruptions, but Zavadsky says employees were doing manual radio dispatching until they were confident the systems were secured.
MedStar said it does not have any evidence indicating there was a breach of patient or 911 records.
By 6 p.m., officials said the system was “slowly coming back.”
“We will return to computer aided dispatching soon and will update our 911 partners as appropriate,” Zavadsky told WFAA in a statement. | 2022-10-21T00:04:37Z | www.wfaa.com | MedStar: Cyberattack on 911 systems | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county-medstar-911-dispatch-patient-care-reporting-systems-disrupted-after-cyberattack/287-f1e54d71-48b6-40e5-a0d6-b0d7a021c737 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county-medstar-911-dispatch-patient-care-reporting-systems-disrupted-after-cyberattack/287-f1e54d71-48b6-40e5-a0d6-b0d7a021c737 |
The Celina police chief said the "handful" of crashes this early fall were enough to put a warning out to the public and educate them with some tips.
CELINA, Texas — The Celina Police Department has noticed an uptick in traffic collisions because of blinding sun glare and as the seasons change.
"A lot of it is going east-west," said Celina Police Chief John Cullison. "With the sun coming up in the morning and going down in the evening it just flips the script. Some people encounter that twice at day."
The chief took WFAA to the Collin County Outer Loop, where some of the blind spots are happening. Cullison said the "handful" of crashes were enough to put a warning out to the public and to educate them with some tips.
"I'm no scientist but when the earth and sun tilt just right, it makes a mess for drivers in Collin County," said Marc Rylander, a 13-year Celina resident.
The following tips were addressed on the department's Facebook page:
Put more distance between you and other vehicles.
Wear or have available polarized sunglasses.
Keep your windshield clean, both inside and out.
Use your vehicle’s sun visor.
Take an alternate route if possible that has less traffic and or more shade from trees and buildings.
Another tip that can be helpful is asking your employer to let you off 30 minutes or an hour earlier or later to escape the brightest time of your commute.
Bruce Morrell, an astrophotographer in nearby Weston, came to the area about 20 years ago. He built a special garage to house two large telescopic lenses to image the night sky.
"I don't have houses and buildings all around me, it's wide open. That's why I moved out here," said Morrell.
Celina and most of northern Collin County is wide open, which lends itself to having blinding sun glares.
"You can pretty much see horizon to horizon. You're looking straight at the sun and it is horrible," said Morrell.
It's why the chief urges caution. He says most a lot of these crashes are preventable if the driver takes their time, lowers speeds and keeps their space.
"If you're following too closely your reactionary gap is decreased," the chief said.
It's not just a rural problem. Blinding sun glares happen in big cities, too, but there are tall buildings and large trees which can act as buffers.
In fact, people in Celina don't really see it as a problem. It's more of a nuisance that time, or the season, will ultimately solve.
"Here we'd rather have the sunshine than all the big buildings," said Rylander.
Man and woman fatally struck by vehicle in Lewisville, police say | 2022-10-21T01:44:25Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas city seeing uptick in sun glare-related crashes | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/uptick-sun-glare-related-crashes-north-texas-celina-police-department-put-out-warning/287-7bcab47f-00a2-4484-b43c-e53f60b330a3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/uptick-sun-glare-related-crashes-north-texas-celina-police-department-put-out-warning/287-7bcab47f-00a2-4484-b43c-e53f60b330a3 |
Andrea Whelan claims the district violated the Texas Whistleblower Act and the National Defense Authorization Act.
DALLAS — A former Dallas ISD auditor has filed a lawsuit against the district, accusing them of violating the Texas Whistleblower Act and the National Defense Authorization Act.
The former DISD employee, Andrea Whelan, has previously alleged she was fired for uncovering "grade changing and attendance manipulation" in its classrooms.
In the suit, it's stated Whelan found the evidence of grade and attendance irregularities at Samuell High School during her investigative work, particularly that students received course credit without meeting attendance requirements or producing any meaningful work during the 2020-21 school year.
"Ms. Whelan’s review of District records revealed there was substantial pressure placed on school administrators, during the 2020-2021 school year, to boost student achievement and attendance numbers," the suit states.
Whelan reported her findings in August 2021, but the suit states the report was later completely re-written without her input or participation. The revised version omitted almost all details from the original draft and reversed her findings to conclude allegations of grade and attendance manipulation were unsubstantiated.
The suit goes on to say Whelan then conducted a second investigation at Samuell High School involving the alleged falsification of grades, where she reported "a dozen instances in which failing first semester grades of students with excessive absences were improperly changed to passing, in the latter part of June 2021, based on principal approved Grade Correction forms."
Whelan's report conveyed information she received from various Samuell High School teachers who said they were directed to falsify attendance records to show students were present when they were not, and to change legitimately failing grades to passing.
In early March, the suit states Whelan was placed on a one-week performance improvement plan which the suit states directly contradicted the assessment of Whelan's performance a month before, instead claiming she showed an "inability to independently perform as expected for an Auditor II."
The suit states the PIP gave extremely vague directives like to "improve performance as expected."
On March 7, the suit details that Whelan made a report to the Texas Education Agency about the manipulation she discovered and its impact on DISD's funding, along with the internal audit department's apparent refusal to address the issues.
That same day, the suit states Whelan notified the district of the report. And on March 11, Whelan was suspended. The suspension letter noted Whelan had failed the PIP but did not explain how, only that she had "inadequate performance."
Whelan was fired on March 30 by the district, the suit states, after Whelan would not accept a settlement offer from the district.
"In doing so, Dallas ISD retaliated against Ms. Whelan for preserving evidence related to her legal case," the suit reads.
Following several grievance hearings where Whelan protested her termination, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously rejected her grievance and affirmed her termination on Sept. 15. The suit calls this decision mere pretext for retaliation.
"Ms. Whelan was reasonable in her belief that, among other things, Defendant was concealing the misrepresentation and misreporting of attendance and grade data in order to unlawfully obtain federal and state funding beyond what it was entitled to," the suit states.
The suit argues Whelan's termination was a direct result of her report of a violation of law to a law enforcement authority.
Whelan is asking through the suit for judgment against DISD for lost wages and benefits, both back pay and front pay, or for her position back in exchange for front pay. It also asks for DISD to pay her compensatory damages for emotional pain, suffering, mental anguish and inconvenience. And to pay her legal fees.
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A Las Vegas-based steak and seafood restaurant plans to open in the spring, Reunion Tower officials announced Friday.
DALLAS — The top of Reunion Tower has a new restaurant.
Crown Block, a Las Vegas-based steak and seafood restaurant, plans to open in the spring, Reunion Tower officials announced Friday.
Crown Block will also feature an event space on the tower's 17th floor.
Crown Block fills a void in the tower's 360-degree restaurant space. Wolfgang Puck's Five Sixty restaurant shut down at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately made the closure permanent.
Crown Block is owned by husband-wife business partners, Chef Kim Canteenwalla and Elizabeth Blau. The restaurateurs are previous James Beard Award nominees. At Crown Block, they'll offer dinner nightly and brunch on the weekends.
“Kim and I are thrilled to re-discover Dallas and have developed a deep appreciation for the Texas hospitality we have experienced in the city,” Blau said in a press release. “We are excited to bring our longstanding philosophy drawing from the culture, landscape, and culinary traditions of the regions where we operate.”
Crown Block will feature rare steaks, including Japanese and Texas Wagyu, along with a sushi bar and wine and cocktails. Brunches will include a build-your-own Bloody Mary bar, the release said.
The Crown Block event space will have reception space available for up to 175 seated guests or 250 standing guests.
Reunion Tower won't shine as bright for the next 2 weeks - and that's a good thing for birds
Drone show highlights exciting, safe New Year's Eve celebrations in Dallas | 2022-10-21T18:03:36Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Reunion Tower restaurant: Crown Block coming spring 2023 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/reunion-tower-dallas-restaurant-crown-block-elizabeth-blau-kim-canteenwalla-las-vegas/287-f7034400-d346-4d14-bcf0-c57edb27381f | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/reunion-tower-dallas-restaurant-crown-block-elizabeth-blau-kim-canteenwalla-las-vegas/287-f7034400-d346-4d14-bcf0-c57edb27381f |
"Oh my God... oh everything is bigger in Texas," the FOX commentators said on the broadcast. "Wow! That's in a pizza box!"
DALLAS — Imagine going to a soccer game, enjoying some concession-stand delicacies and witnessing a high-stakes penalty shootout win on a Monday night.
Then you see yourself plastered all over the internet, going viral because of the pregame meal you enjoyed.
That's this week's reality for two FC Dallas fans.
Minutes before kickoff, the FOX broadcast cut to a shot of a young man sitting next to his father as he chowed down on a Texas-sized taco dubbed the "monster taco."
"Oh my God... oh everything is bigger in Texas," the FOX commentators said "Wow! That's in a pizza box!"
The "monster taco" debuted this season at Toyota Stadium. It's a 12-inch crispy flour tortilla filled with shredded barbacoa, shredded cheese, lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream and hot sauce. It's only available at Vaqueros (located at Stands 3 & 9).
The video of the father and son eating their taco on video has been viewed more than 2 million times.
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WFAA spoke with that viral duo seen enjoying the "monster taco" – Frisco residents Jorge Velazquez, 48, and Ivan Velazquez, 20 – to learn more about how they're handling their viral fame.
Jorge and Ivan said they have been FC Dallas fans since 2009, and that they were season ticket-holders for nearly three years. The playoff match they attended Monday was actually their first match of the season -- and they weren't just hungry for a FC Dallas win, but showed up to the game actually hungry, too.
"Man, I was just hungry," Ivan Velazquez said when WFAA spoke to him Friday afternoon. "I saw it at the top... 'monster taco,' and I was like, 'I'll give it a shot.' The lady, she was like, 'You want the monster taco?!' And then she brought it out, and it was freakin' huge!"
As Ivan and Jorge made their way back to their seats, other spectators gawked at the the colossal concession creation.
Jorge and Ivan didn't realize their pre-game meal had gone viral until receiving a text mid-match from friends.
"I get this text from a co-worker at work and he goes, 'Are you at the stadium right now?'," Jorge told WFAA. "And I'm like, 'Yeah?', and he goes 'your son... y'all's video is going viral.' And sure enough..."
Jorge told me they realized their pre-game meal was going viral online mid-match after getting a text from a co-worker.#DTID #SomosFCD | @wfaa @FCDallas pic.twitter.com/LsAr4XUh05
Jorge and Ivan said that, since the video was posted, they've gotten messages from family, friends and co-workers -- and they all want to "talk-o" about their internet fame.
FC Dallas went on to defeat Minnesota United FC in a penalty shootout on Monday.
They'll travel to Austin on Sunday, Oct. 23 to take on Austin FC in the second round. | 2022-10-21T19:52:15Z | www.wfaa.com | FC Dallas Monster Taco: Video of Frisco men goes viral | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/fc-dallas-monster-taco-guy/287-c1002d4d-95ec-4ccb-bf11-c787e36d86c4 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/soccer/fc-dallas-monster-taco-guy/287-c1002d4d-95ec-4ccb-bf11-c787e36d86c4 |
EL PASO, Texas — Dallas Police officer and El Paso native Jacob Arellano was laid to rest in his hometown Friday nine days after being struck and killed by a wrong-way driver while on his way to work.
After public services this past Wednesday in Richardson, a private family service was held this morning at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Socorro. Arellano -- with family, friends, and Dallas Police officers, including Chief Eddie Garcia, in attendance -- was buried early Friday afternoon at Mount Carmel Cemetery in El Paso.
Arellano, 25, died after a crash with a wrong-way driver on Spur 408 where he was driving to work at the Northwest Patrol Division late Tuesday night Oct. 12th.
Mayra Rebollar Pineda, 31, has been booked on a charge of intoxication manslaughter with bail set at $500,000. An arrest affidavit shows that she registered a blood alcohol level nearly three times the legal limit. WFAA confirmed that, as of Friday, she is still in the hospital with severe injuries including a fractured pelvis but will be sent next to the Dallas County Jail.
Police have said that Rebollar-Pineda was driving south in the northbound lanes when she collided into Arellano head-on. Police said the driver hit the front left side of the officer's SUV, forcing it to go into the right lane where it was struck by a tractor-trailer. The SUV rolled several times before stopping on the right shoulder of Spur 408.
"Jacob was always the one who friends could lean on. Helping others came naturally," Garcia said at Wednesday's services in Richardson. "His family was everything. And he knew the importance that there was nothing like home."
"And that's a hero right there," Mayor Eric Johnson said at the same service. "And that's a hero's family right there on that front row."
The officer leaves behind a young son, a fiancée, and his twin brother Josh, also a Dallas Police officer.
"I just pray that the Lord keeps healing our hearts to overcome this time," Arellano's brother said during the service.
A time for grief. A time to honor a hero.
The pain of seeking answers and justice -- that will wait for another difficult day. | 2022-10-21T23:16:28Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas officer killed in crash laid to rest in El Paso | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-officer-killed-wrong-way-crash-laid-to-rest-el-paso/287-8990c21f-3725-4faa-a506-bf6de448c221 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-officer-killed-wrong-way-crash-laid-to-rest-el-paso/287-8990c21f-3725-4faa-a506-bf6de448c221 |
The city is currently accepting permit applications from companies looking to offer shared dockless vehicles -- like scooters or bicycles -- to the public. (Again.)
DALLAS — For those who have been itching to roll down the city streets on a scooter once again, that time may be coming soon: The city intends to provide three companies with permits to offer dockless vehicles.
The city is currently taking applications from companies and intends to accept three applications from groups that provide dockless vehicle services -- meaning electric scooters or electric bicycles -- to the publics.
Companies will have until 5 p.m. Nov. 4 to submit an application.
A shared dockless vheicle service is defined as a service which deploys electric or motor-assisted scooters or bicycles for the public to rent in the public right-of-way. Approved companies will be able to deploy up to 500 vehicles at any given time once services launch. That number may increase later based on ridership and complain statistics.
Companies won't be able to apply for a permit again until next fall, the city said.
This program was previously stopped two years ago to address safety concerns. A public hearing was held in October 2020 to address concerns raised by businesses and the Dallas Police Department, but it was determined more changes would be needed to resume the program in a way to advance broader city goals like safety, equity and economic vitality.
The city formed a micromobility working group last fall to look at how the program could be improved upon relaunch, and several changes were adopted in June -- including the renaming of the program to the "Shared Dockless Vehicle Program."
Other changes included clarifying parking and riding laws for riders, limiting the number of operators and the number of deployed vehicles, and establishing slow ride zones and no ride zones. | 2022-10-22T02:36:15Z | www.wfaa.com | Scooters may be hitting Dallas streets again soon | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/city-dallas-preparing-bring-back-scooters/287-2b4aac6a-f182-4365-8879-3665d9e5f0fe | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/city-dallas-preparing-bring-back-scooters/287-2b4aac6a-f182-4365-8879-3665d9e5f0fe |
Police say the incident happened at Sam Houston High School on Friday morning.
ARLINGTON, Texas — An Arlington high school student was arrested on Friday after a handgun and marijuana were found inside his backpack, police said.
Police said that on Friday morning, staff at Sam Houston High School notified school resource officers about the items found in an 18-year-old's backpack "during an administrative search."
The student, identified as Dominic Redic, was arrested and booked into the Arlington City Jail for unlawful carrying of a weapon in a prohibited place, possession of marijuana less than two ounces and tampering with identification numbers.
Police said the handgun had its serial number scratched off, which is illegal.
According to police, Redic also had outstanding misdemeanor warrants out of Arlington and Grand Prairie.
He was being held in Arlington jail on a $3,796 bond. | 2022-10-24T01:16:54Z | www.wfaa.com | Arlington, Texas student arrested after gun found in backpack | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/arlington-high-school-student-arrested-handgun-marijuana-found-backpack/287-3f53de75-c209-4b43-8e3e-e0f649d09f65 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/arlington-high-school-student-arrested-handgun-marijuana-found-backpack/287-3f53de75-c209-4b43-8e3e-e0f649d09f65 |
Knowledge is power when it comes to booking travel. If you've ever wondered what day of the week you can get the best rates, we have some tips for you.
Travel contributor Melanie Fish gives us an inside look at Expedia's air travel hacks for 2023.
To use the price tracking and prediction feature, visit Expedia.com. | 2022-10-25T16:21:47Z | www.wfaa.com | Air travel hacks for 2023 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/air-travel-hacks-for-2023/287-cfd59efb-1730-48af-b005-19153e023168 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/good-morning-texas/air-travel-hacks-for-2023/287-cfd59efb-1730-48af-b005-19153e023168 |
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