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As of Wednesday, four adults with COVID-19 were hospitalized with 553 total staffed hospital beds in Trauma Service Area S, according to the state health department. Fourteen ICU beds were available, and one was occupied in the trauma service area, which includes Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria co... | 2022-05-27T00:13:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 26 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Crossroads | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/26-new-covid-19-cases-reported-in-the-crossroads/article_f0b3eb42-dd3e-11ec-a3b6-731c0928df7c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/26-new-covid-19-cases-reported-in-the-crossroads/article_f0b3eb42-dd3e-11ec-a3b6-731c0928df7c.html |
Shiner's A.J. Patek rounds third base to score Shiner’s eighth run of the game against Kenedy Thursday afternoon in Victoria.
Shiner's Drew Wenske gets congratulations from Daniel Boedeker, Shiner’s head coach, after a scoreless second inning against Kenedy in Victoria Thursday.
Kenedy's Bryan Leal started for Kenedy i... | 2022-05-27T02:24:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Shiner sweeps Kenedy, headed to regional final | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/shiner-sweeps-kenedy-headed-to-regional-final/article_7362d3ac-dc9d-11ec-83cf-47d610c23cf2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/shiner-sweeps-kenedy-headed-to-regional-final/article_7362d3ac-dc9d-11ec-83cf-47d610c23cf2.html |
Church members weep at the memorial in Cuero Thursday evening.
Allison Zengerle sings at the closing of the memorial Thursday evening.
Cuero Mayor Sara Post Meyer, center, attends the memorial service Thursday evening.
Children about the same age as the Uvalde victims listen to prayers at the memorial.
Members of four ... | 2022-05-27T02:24:29Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Members of four churches gathered in Cuero to mourn shooting victims | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/members-of-four-churches-gathered-in-cuero-to-mourn-shooting-victims/article_d5540b4e-dd3d-11ec-b014-8b1768fb7f77.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/members-of-four-churches-gathered-in-cuero-to-mourn-shooting-victims/article_d5540b4e-dd3d-11ec-b014-8b1768fb7f77.html |
Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Lloyd, retired, receives a painting based on a photograph taken of him while he held vigil for fallen soldiers during the 2022 Warrior’s Weekend Muster at the Victoria Community Center.
Veterans to be honored with local Memorial Day events
There will a variety of events this weekend honoring vete... | 2022-05-27T02:24:35Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Veterans to be honored with local Memorial Day events | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/veterans-to-be-honored-with-local-memorial-day-events/article_fbfeb1b6-dd3a-11ec-9e1b-7b32eab4a1b5.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/veterans-to-be-honored-with-local-memorial-day-events/article_fbfeb1b6-dd3a-11ec-9e1b-7b32eab4a1b5.html |
If you need a few head of cattle come on down to the auction at Sacred Heart Parish Spring 2022 Picnic on Sunday, May 29. In Shiner, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church is holding its spring picnic, with cattle auction, as well.
Bingo is one of many activities being held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hall... | 2022-05-27T10:19:33Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Picnic time: Two Catholic parishes celebrate the spring | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/picnic-time-two-catholic-parishes-celebrate-the-spring/article_4fffb708-dd43-11ec-b668-cf9c3b390577.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/picnic-time-two-catholic-parishes-celebrate-the-spring/article_4fffb708-dd43-11ec-b668-cf9c3b390577.html |
county advance
The Victoria County Sheriff's Office (VCSO) presently employs over 160 full-time employees and 20 volunteer reserve officers, dedicated to protect and serve the citizens of Victoria County.
The VCSO is a 147,000 square foot building of law enforcement offices as well as the detention center, which can ho... | 2022-05-27T19:18:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | county advance | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county-advance/article_245503c6-ddeb-11ec-a9cf-2f2aed2beaff.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/county-advance/article_245503c6-ddeb-11ec-a9cf-2f2aed2beaff.html |
Mike Singenstreu, pastor, Mission Valley
JJ Velasquez
Saturday Sermon Biblical illiteracy makes it difficult to talk about God
By Mike Singenstreu
There are days that it can be frustrating to be a Christian. It almost seems like you are on a different planet…and not in a country that was founded on the Word of God. The... | 2022-05-27T19:18:37Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Saturday Sermon Biblical illiteracy makes it difficult to talk about God | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-biblical-illiteracy-makes-it-difficult-to-talk-about-god/article_29caa660-dd43-11ec-a67d-87134894953e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/saturday-sermon-biblical-illiteracy-makes-it-difficult-to-talk-about-god/article_29caa660-dd43-11ec-a67d-87134894953e.html |
Olivia Johnson poses for a photo with a picture of her daughter, Sheryl “Sharon” Hall, who was stabbed to death at Calhoun County High School by another student on April 2, 1991. She was 17.
Olivia Johnson shows off the back of a shirt with the words “stop bullying.” She says her daughter, Sheryl “Sharon” Hall, was kil... | 2022-05-27T19:18:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Mother of teen killed at Port Lavaca school in 1991 protests inaction | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/mother-of-teen-killed-at-port-lavaca-school-in-1991-protests-inaction/article_ea477062-dde3-11ec-8358-1bba46b00875.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/mother-of-teen-killed-at-port-lavaca-school-in-1991-protests-inaction/article_ea477062-dde3-11ec-8358-1bba46b00875.html |
Bread Crumbs: For now, we walk with spiritual cataracts
A few years ago, my dad had cataracts. Cataracts are caused when the lenses of your eyes become cloudy and do not refract light properly. The result is that our vision becomes blurred or dark. Generally, if you have cataracts, you can still see, but you can’t see ... | 2022-05-27T21:14:29Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bread Crumbs: For now, we walk with spiritual cataracts | Faith | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-for-now-we-walk-with-spiritual-cataracts/article_01988ad0-dbb4-11ec-96ac-d742ef8e3673.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/faith/bread-crumbs-for-now-we-walk-with-spiritual-cataracts/article_01988ad0-dbb4-11ec-96ac-d742ef8e3673.html |
Refugio's Jordan Kelley pitches the ball in the top of the first inning against Johnson City at Smokey Joe Williams Field in Seguin.
Refugio's Antwaan Gross made contact with the ball in the bottom of the first inning in their regional quarterfinal matchup against Johnson City in Seguin.
HOWARD ESSE
REFUGIO — To say th... | 2022-05-27T23:05:20Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Refugio attempts to continue playoff run | Advosports | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-attempts-to-continue-playoff-run/article_e333afc4-de02-11ec-a3b7-270558fe33ad.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/advosports/refugio-attempts-to-continue-playoff-run/article_e333afc4-de02-11ec-a3b7-270558fe33ad.html |
As of Thursday, four adults with COVID-19 were hospitalized with 542 total staffed hospital beds in Trauma Service Area S, according to the state health department. Eleven ICU beds were available, and one was occupied in the trauma service area, which includes Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca and Victoria count... | 2022-05-27T23:05:26Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 68 new COVID-19 cases reported in the Crossroads | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/68-new-covid-19-cases-reported-in-the-crossroads/article_8ba0fc26-ddf8-11ec-abe4-bb35c6a26300.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/68-new-covid-19-cases-reported-in-the-crossroads/article_8ba0fc26-ddf8-11ec-abe4-bb35c6a26300.html |
"I'm most looking forward to actually leaving this town, not that this is a bad town, but I'm excited to venture out and see new things, meet new people, and just broaden my horizons."
Jaclyn Lerma, Valedictorian, studying physics at the University of Texas, San Antonio.
"Making new experiences, expanding my knowledge.... | 2022-05-28T02:27:22Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bloomington graduation interviews | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bloomington-graduation-interviews/article_3d5a2148-de19-11ec-94f3-7fe97425975c.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/bloomington-graduation-interviews/article_3d5a2148-de19-11ec-94f3-7fe97425975c.html |
Victoria West graduates assemble in the Victoria school district gym before proceeding to their commencement ceremony in Memorial Stadium on Friday evening.
Victoria West graduates walk to Victoria Memorial Stadium for their 2022 commencement ceremony on Friday evening.
Victoria West graduates walk from the gym to Memo... | 2022-05-28T02:27:28Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Victoria West High School graduates finish their high school journey | Graduation 2022 | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/graduation_2022/victoria-west-high-school-graduates-finish-their-high-school-journey/article_e3bd6472-de1f-11ec-9025-f73321ec9009.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/graduation_2022/victoria-west-high-school-graduates-finish-their-high-school-journey/article_e3bd6472-de1f-11ec-9025-f73321ec9009.html |
100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, Boll weevil catcher to be demonstrated on Langford farm
MAY 29 – A course of instruction in livestock judging was given the boys’ and girls’ clubs of the Lone Tree and Wood Hi School Thursday. S.C. Evans of the A&M College was on the ground to conduct the instruction. He was assisted... | 2022-05-28T21:02:25Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 100, 75, 50 and 25 years ago: 1922, Boll weevil catcher to be demonstrated on Langford farm | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-boll-weevil-catcher-to-be-demonstrated-on/article_f6b16b8c-d7a8-11ec-9652-6785ba1f884e.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/100-75-50-and-25-years-ago-1922-boll-weevil-catcher-to-be-demonstrated-on/article_f6b16b8c-d7a8-11ec-9652-6785ba1f884e.html |
The Dodge Challenger that we drove between Illinois and Missouri.
Pink azaleas I spotted on one of my exploratory walks.
A Different Perspective: Vacation versus agenda
My husband and I recently left town for nine days. Not sure you’d call it a vacation, but it at least deserved get-away status. We had two planned obje... | 2022-05-28T21:02:31Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | A Different Perspective: Vacation versus agenda | Features | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/a-different-perspective-vacation-versus-agenda/article_a1032518-d78a-11ec-86db-8b6a5201ab19.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/features/a-different-perspective-vacation-versus-agenda/article_a1032518-d78a-11ec-86db-8b6a5201ab19.html |
Isabela Garza is a STEM girl, for sure. Her favorite subjects are math and science.
“I hope to either be a user experience designer, or work with AI (artificial intelligence).”
Despite her chosen career field, however, she said it was her English teacher, Gretchen Boyle, who made a big impact during her years at St. Jo... | 2022-05-28T21:02:43Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Isabela Garza looks forward to new challenges | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/isabela-garza-looks-forward-to-new-challenges/article_0f9af16e-dd25-11ec-aa9c-8b96c8de1ebd.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/isabela-garza-looks-forward-to-new-challenges/article_0f9af16e-dd25-11ec-aa9c-8b96c8de1ebd.html |
Her twin brother, Caleb, who will also go to A&M, attended football camps there. “We grew up visiting the town so often it kind of has always felt like a second home.”
Sarah said she grew up wanting to go into veterinary medicine but is “leaning toward general medicine.”
She is keeping her options open and is looking f... | 2022-05-28T21:02:49Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | St. Joseph HS salutatorian conquers the perfectionist in her | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/st-joseph-hs-salutatorian-conquers-the-perfectionist-in-her/article_00b8f326-dd25-11ec-ba66-932611dd8f1f.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/st-joseph-hs-salutatorian-conquers-the-perfectionist-in-her/article_00b8f326-dd25-11ec-ba66-932611dd8f1f.html |
Bible verse - Romans Rom.15:20-22; quote by Pat Riley
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man’s foundation: But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand. For which cause also I have... | 2022-05-28T21:02:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bible verse - Romans Rom.15:20-22; quote by Pat Riley | Opinion | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-15-20-22-quote-by-pat-riley/article_8fdea032-d6ef-11ec-a2e9-bfd3bbc2eec1.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/opinion/bible-verse---romans-rom-15-20-22-quote-by-pat-riley/article_8fdea032-d6ef-11ec-a2e9-bfd3bbc2eec1.html |
Milwaukee Bucks acting coach Darvin Ham watches during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets on Jan. 8, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. A person with knowledge of the decision says Ham has accepted an offer to be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. | 2022-05-28T22:45:02Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | AP source: Lakers choose Darvin Ham as next head coach | | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/ap-source-lakers-choose-darvin-ham-as-next-head-coach/article_7a48e40c-decf-11ec-9af7-631919a26af0.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/ap-source-lakers-choose-darvin-ham-as-next-head-coach/article_7a48e40c-decf-11ec-9af7-631919a26af0.html |
Faith Academy valedictorian Hannah Cornwell.
Faith Academy valedictorian Hannah Cornwell
Cornwell
“We were all shocked,” said her mother, Nina Cornwell, stifling tears as she recalled her daughter’s battle with the deadly disease.
Hannah’s mother credits her daughter’s successful battle with cancer and academic achieve... | 2022-05-28T22:45:32Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Faith Academy valedictorian found strength through classmates | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/faith-academy-valedictorian-found-strength-through-classmates/article_ced39ac8-dd24-11ec-9da6-fba6057d8818.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/faith-academy-valedictorian-found-strength-through-classmates/article_ced39ac8-dd24-11ec-9da6-fba6057d8818.html |
Tiarah Figueroa
Tiarah Figueroa, a University of Houston-Victoria senior communications major, has joined the team at Building Brands Marketing as a multi-media marketing intern. She served UHV president of the Student Government Association two years and student representative on the UHV President’s Cabinet. She is pu... | 2022-05-28T22:45:38Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | In Good Company: | News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/in-good-company/article_689eb3fa-dbc6-11ec-af94-bb09b913b9a7.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/in-good-company/article_689eb3fa-dbc6-11ec-af94-bb09b913b9a7.html |
Faith Academy salutatorian Ayanna Moten
And it doesn’t end until about midnight.
That’s just a necessary fact of life for the Faith Academy salutatorian, whose days are jam-packed with hours upon hours of studying, athletic practices and community service.
Apart from maintaining a 3.9 GPA, Ayanna finds time, and the de... | 2022-05-29T00:25:08Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Salutatorian learned focus, hard work at home | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/salutatorian-learned-focus-hard-work-at-home/article_e006a24a-dd24-11ec-a8b8-e336959aa585.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/salutatorian-learned-focus-hard-work-at-home/article_e006a24a-dd24-11ec-a8b8-e336959aa585.html |
For the school's administration, it was the best day of the year as they watched the student walk the stage.
"It all boils down to this night, to watch these kids be successful, walk across the stage, have a diploma and have something to do the Monday after," said Principal Justin Gabrysch.
"This is why we do what we d... | 2022-05-29T01:59:55Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 2022 Victoria East High School graduates onto the next tee | Graduation 2022 | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/graduation_2022/2022-victoria-east-high-school-graduates-onto-the-next-tee/article_22b633c8-dee5-11ec-9ae0-abc383e2c328.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/graduation_2022/2022-victoria-east-high-school-graduates-onto-the-next-tee/article_22b633c8-dee5-11ec-9ae0-abc383e2c328.html |
Bloomington High School salutatorian Viviana Nicole Gomez.
The 18-year-old Bloomington High School salutatorian was impressed with the care provided to her grandmother while she was suffering with cancer. She decided in the seventh grade that she wanted to be a nurse.
“I guess I’ve always wanted to help others,” Gomez ... | 2022-05-29T02:00:07Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bloomington salutatorian to pursue nursing career | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/bloomington-salutatorian-to-pursue-nursing-career/article_c1f7107a-dd22-11ec-a42d-538689736e36.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/bloomington-salutatorian-to-pursue-nursing-career/article_c1f7107a-dd22-11ec-a42d-538689736e36.html |
Bloomington High School valedictorian Jaclyn Lerma
Bloomington High School valedictorian Jaclyn Lerma.
Jaclyn Galvan Lerma is fascinated with the cosmos, and she plans to make studying that realm her career.
“I think I realized my passion early,” Lerma, 18, said. “My parents were always taking me to museums, because I ... | 2022-05-29T02:00:13Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | Bloomington valedictorian plans for the stars | Education | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/bloomington-valedictorian-plans-for-the-stars/article_ac1e1aa0-dd22-11ec-8b2f-57b4aac33cb2.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/education/bloomington-valedictorian-plans-for-the-stars/article_ac1e1aa0-dd22-11ec-8b2f-57b4aac33cb2.html |
Victoria East graduates take to the field as the sun sets during the school’s 2022 commencement ceremony on Saturday evening in Victoria Memorial Stadium.
Victoria East graduates proceed to Victoria Memorial Stadium for their commencement ceremony on Saturday evening.
Anthony Hutson, right, adjusts a cap for graduate R... | 2022-05-29T03:35:14Z | www.victoriaadvocate.com | 2022 Victoria East High School graduates onto the next tee | Local News | victoriaadvocate.com | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/2022-victoria-east-high-school-graduates-onto-the-next-tee/article_22b633c8-dee5-11ec-9ae0-abc383e2c328.html | https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/news/local/2022-victoria-east-high-school-graduates-onto-the-next-tee/article_22b633c8-dee5-11ec-9ae0-abc383e2c328.html |
Jenkins says he’ll continue to push for measures that keep residents safe, even if it means going against the governor and spending his days in court.
DALLAS — Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says the biggest challenge facing his county in 2022 will be the same as 2020 and 2021. And he says tackling COVID is the key t... | 2022-01-02T05:05:03Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says largest problem still COVID | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/inside-politics/judge-clay-jenkins-says-pandemic-still-largest-problem-for-dallas-county-2022/287-cbbe290e-dc30-4c9d-8bda-2bf7d11cd06c | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/inside-politics/judge-clay-jenkins-says-pandemic-still-largest-problem-for-dallas-county-2022/287-cbbe290e-dc30-4c9d-8bda-2bf7d11cd06c |
Health experts say the latest omicron surge has testing sites scrambling to keep up. Over-the-counter tests are in rare supply giving patients few options.
DALLAS — It is not just frontline health care workers dealing with the recent surge in omicron cases. It is also being felt at testing sites where workers are scram... | 2022-01-04T05:50:57Z | www.wfaa.com | North Texas COVID testing sites seeing long wait times | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-covid-drive-thru-testing-sites-seeing-long-wait-times-omicron-surge/287-fbe1bca1-60a4-4e19-aba0-f35da0562d23 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/north-texas-covid-drive-thru-testing-sites-seeing-long-wait-times-omicron-surge/287-fbe1bca1-60a4-4e19-aba0-f35da0562d23 |
In case you missed it, here are four COVID updates from the first Tarrant County Commissioners’ meeting of 2022 on Tuesday.
FORT WORTH, Texas — In case you missed it, here are four COVID updates from the first Tarrant County Commissioners’ meeting of 2022, which was held Tuesday:
The county's positivity rate is at a re... | 2022-01-05T00:15:59Z | www.wfaa.com | Tarrant County commissioners hold first meeting of 2022: COVID | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/tarrant-county-commissioners-meeting-2022-covid-numbers-testing/287-c64883a8-b2a5-429a-91fe-2cebbb2c2696 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/tarrant-county-commissioners-meeting-2022-covid-numbers-testing/287-c64883a8-b2a5-429a-91fe-2cebbb2c2696 |
Attorney Heath Harris also claimed that 14-year-old Abel was bullied in school over and over again.
GARLAND, Texas — Garland police continue to search for 14-year-old Abel Acosta. The teen is accused of opening fire at the Texaco gas station on West Walnut Street the day after Christmas, killing three teens and injurin... | 2022-01-05T01:46:47Z | www.wfaa.com | Attorney for man accused in Garland store shooting speaks out | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/attorney-representing-the-father-of-14-year-old-garland-shooting-suspect-speaks-out/287-c30fab1b-f1e0-4bed-b7f9-46706af41b37 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/attorney-representing-the-father-of-14-year-old-garland-shooting-suspect-speaks-out/287-c30fab1b-f1e0-4bed-b7f9-46706af41b37 |
Around 74,000 Fort Worth ISD students will return to school from the holiday break on Wednesday.
FORT WORTH, Texas — As the Omicron variant drives a new COVID surge, around 74,000 students enrolled at Fort Worth Independent School District will return to school on Wednesday.
That’s the case in several school districts ... | 2022-01-05T01:46:54Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth ISD welcomes back students amid omicron surge | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/schools/fort-worth-isd-gears-up-to-welcome-students-back-amid-omicron-surge/287-38de56c6-4c7f-499c-a5ce-95360411ccc5 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/schools/fort-worth-isd-gears-up-to-welcome-students-back-amid-omicron-surge/287-38de56c6-4c7f-499c-a5ce-95360411ccc5 |
"And it really exposed a problem that your rank and file officers have known about for quite a while," said Manny Ramirez, Fort Worth Police Officers Association.
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth mom's bad experience with an urgent 911 call has resulted in a city audit that shows her experience wasn't an isolated case,... | 2022-01-05T01:47:00Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth PD audit finds lagging response time pattern | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/audit-confirms-fort-worth-police-department-response-issues-911-calls/287-ada6a9c1-205a-4a88-86d8-1c2990280529 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/audit-confirms-fort-worth-police-department-response-issues-911-calls/287-ada6a9c1-205a-4a88-86d8-1c2990280529 |
When the results arrived on Jan. 3, they came via "email with the message "sorry it took so long," said Dallas resident Chris McClain.
DALLAS — Many North Texans have been stuck behind the wheel this week, and it's not because of any day-to-day traffic -- just abysmally long lines to get tested for COVID-19.
In Frisco ... | 2022-01-05T04:50:15Z | www.wfaa.com | COVID testing in DFW: Lines long, results slow to come in | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/dallas-man-gets-covid-results-nearly-3-weeks-after-being-tested/287-379ed096-2b78-49cc-a522-73f330e9b2cb | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/dallas-man-gets-covid-results-nearly-3-weeks-after-being-tested/287-379ed096-2b78-49cc-a522-73f330e9b2cb |
Garland shooting affidavit shows investigation into social media posts
The victim's sister told the detective that she received a message from a fake Instagram account
Abel Acosta and his father, who police say was the getaway driver, face murder charges. His father, Richard Acosta Jr., 33, turned himself in to police.... | 2022-01-05T16:57:08Z | www.wfaa.com | Affidavit reveals more information about Garland shooting, search for 14-year-old suspect | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/affidavit-garland-shooting-victims-previous-encounter-suspect/287-83a3807a-b343-4d80-bcd2-470fa985a5bc | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/affidavit-garland-shooting-victims-previous-encounter-suspect/287-83a3807a-b343-4d80-bcd2-470fa985a5bc |
COVID-19 testing on campuses, masks, continued cleaning and sanitizing efforts are in place as students return to schools across North Texas.
DALLAS — School campuses across North Texas were busy Wednesday, as tens of thousands of students returned from winter break.
At some campuses, it appeared business as usual as p... | 2022-01-05T23:12:06Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas ISD students return from winter break: Masks, COVID safety | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/north-texas-dfw-schools-balance-covid-safety-and-cleanliness-as-students-return-from-winter-break/287-d4805b5b-a755-4e6d-a73d-b7eefe6e6e92 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/north-texas-dfw-schools-balance-covid-safety-and-cleanliness-as-students-return-from-winter-break/287-d4805b5b-a755-4e6d-a73d-b7eefe6e6e92 |
District leaders are testing out a pilot program to test students for COVID at schools and urging parents to keep their children home if they're sick.
FORT WORTH, Texas — For some parents, sending kids back to school after a break comes as a relief.
That wasn’t the case on Wednesday for Fort Worth parent Claudia Guerre... | 2022-01-05T23:12:18Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth ISD on COVID safety plans, testing as students return | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/fort-worth-isd-students-return-to-school-as-omicron-surges-teachers-are-quarantined-due-to-covid/287-d0c78d28-7940-4df9-a253-ec32a2d1a788 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/fort-worth-isd-students-return-to-school-as-omicron-surges-teachers-are-quarantined-due-to-covid/287-d0c78d28-7940-4df9-a253-ec32a2d1a788 |
Dr. Kimberly Prather is one of a growing number of scientists leading the call to acknowledge COVID-19 as an airborne virus and simple ways to mitigate its spread
DALLAS — Since the pandemic began, researchers have zeroed in on how particles of the COVID-19 virus spread.
Initially, scientists determined COVID-19 was sp... | 2022-01-06T00:42:28Z | www.wfaa.com | How to stop the spread of COVID-19: Aerosols expert explains | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/aerosols-expert-explains-stop-spread-airborne-covid-19/287-31735dc6-673b-4f2d-8149-919e8c3846bb | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/aerosols-expert-explains-stop-spread-airborne-covid-19/287-31735dc6-673b-4f2d-8149-919e8c3846bb |
As Parkland sees a rise in COVID-19 cases following the holidays, they are starting to see some COVID-19 patients diagnosed with influenza simultaneously.
DALLAS — If anyone is feeling the impact of the latest COVID-19 surge, it's the staff at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.
"We're very tired," Chief Medical Offi... | 2022-01-06T00:42:40Z | www.wfaa.com | Parkland Hospital in Dallas: COVID, flu patients increasing | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/parkland-memorial-hospital-dallas-diagnoses-patients-with-covid-flu-at-the-same-time/287-8f81c2b6-0e47-48fa-a891-b8db67827698 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/parkland-memorial-hospital-dallas-diagnoses-patients-with-covid-flu-at-the-same-time/287-8f81c2b6-0e47-48fa-a891-b8db67827698 |
"She loves people. She loves to just be a part of the family," said Christian McKinney. She is Andrea's caseworker.
DALLAS — This New Year means a new beginning for a little girl in foster care who we need to find a forever family.
Simply put, we cannot let her stay in the custody of the state.
And this is why.
Andrea,... | 2022-01-06T03:45:31Z | www.wfaa.com | Meet Wednesday's Child: 11-year-old Andrea | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-11-year-old-andrea-needs-adopted/287-e8fc5ee2-247e-43df-b1fe-5cab6b5a827a | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/wednesdays-child-11-year-old-andrea-needs-adopted/287-e8fc5ee2-247e-43df-b1fe-5cab6b5a827a |
"Dallas loves him just as much as he loves Dallas, if not more," said die-hard Dirk fan Tiffany Johnson.
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks superstar was unlike any other seen on the basketball court and outside of it. Dirk Nowitzki was somewhat an unknown product out of Germany, and the Mavs had a hunch on his potential.
N... | 2022-01-06T05:16:55Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Mavericks retire Dirk Nowitzki's #41 jersey in ceremony | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/dallas-mavs-retire-dirk-nowitzkis-41-jersey/287-70f54bc0-5cdc-43df-ac25-eaf18c73ab49 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/dallas-mavs-retire-dirk-nowitzkis-41-jersey/287-70f54bc0-5cdc-43df-ac25-eaf18c73ab49 |
'Everyone Eatz': Restaurant owner's mission spreads nationwide to serve free hot meals to anyone who needs it
This restaurant owner has a real heart for others. His restaurant serves food to anyone in need to honor his mother's legacy.
Author: Susanne Brunner
MCKINNEY, Texas — The pandemic has forced some locally owned... | 2022-01-06T17:26:53Z | www.wfaa.com | 'No judgment': McKinney restaurant owner continues to serve free meals to those who need it to honor his mother | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/no-judgment-mckinney-restaurant-owner-free-meals-who-honor-mother-ram-mehta/287-18bd90bc-704b-4761-a366-afc15dd324c5 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/no-judgment-mckinney-restaurant-owner-free-meals-who-honor-mother-ram-mehta/287-18bd90bc-704b-4761-a366-afc15dd324c5 |
The total bed occupancy rate is 93% and the adult ICU occupancy rate is 96%, county data shows.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County Public Health reported 6,040 new COVID cases Thursday as the demand for tests remains high. The county also reported eight additional deaths.
As cases surge, hospitals in the county are fil... | 2022-01-06T22:00:02Z | www.wfaa.com | Tarrant County reports more than 6,000 new coronavirus cases | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-updates-tarrant-county-6000-new-coronavirus-cases-thursday-texas/287-817c4926-3a94-4214-a811-b00d85be3e02 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-updates-tarrant-county-6000-new-coronavirus-cases-thursday-texas/287-817c4926-3a94-4214-a811-b00d85be3e02 |
The rendering for the Dirk Nowitzki statue was revealed at his jersey retirement celebration, and the internet had some thoughts
It didn't take long for folks on Twitter get the jokes going.
DALLAS — It was a moment of fanfare, excitement ... and a little bit "huh?"
Two years after his retirement from the NBA, beloved ... | 2022-01-06T23:32:00Z | www.wfaa.com | Dirk Nowitzki statue: The internet reacts to rendering unveiling | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nba/mavericks/dirk-nowitzki-statue-internet-reaction/287-8de0f580-3c25-43ac-b0c6-29677851aaa7 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nba/mavericks/dirk-nowitzki-statue-internet-reaction/287-8de0f580-3c25-43ac-b0c6-29677851aaa7 |
The Dallas Cowboys will play their first ever Week 18 finale matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday night with a shot at sweeping the NFC East.
DALLAS — Week 18 against the Philadelphia Eagles marks the last game of the regular season for the Dallas Cowboys. Playoff seeding is still vaguely up in the air b... | 2022-01-06T23:32:06Z | www.wfaa.com | How Dallas Cowboys can sweep Philadelphia Eagles in Week 18 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/keys-to-victory-cowboys-can-beat-eagles-week-18-finale/287-3ec717d9-6245-43e9-8678-e9e43735d597 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/keys-to-victory-cowboys-can-beat-eagles-week-18-finale/287-3ec717d9-6245-43e9-8678-e9e43735d597 |
A long line of cars waited outside Friendship-West Baptist Church in southern Dallas, before its COVID-19 testing clinic officially opened at noon on Thursday.
DALLAS — On a chilly Thursday morning, six days into the new year, cars could be seen lining up outside Friendship-West Baptist Church in southern Dallas.
“We g... | 2022-01-07T01:03:22Z | www.wfaa.com | Friendship-West Baptist hosts COVID testing, vaccine clinic | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/dallas-church-city-rec-center-host-covid-19-testing-and-vaccine-clinics/287-36d0e24a-c912-4726-b71f-06a037c5d186 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/dallas-church-city-rec-center-host-covid-19-testing-and-vaccine-clinics/287-36d0e24a-c912-4726-b71f-06a037c5d186 |
Case numbers are the highest since the end of September 2021, according to the D-FW Hospital Council.
FORT WORTH, Texas — John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth will soon receive some additional staff support as they deal with an influx of patients.
On Friday there were 13 additional COVID patients, reaching a total o... | 2022-01-07T20:58:24Z | www.wfaa.com | Health care staff are coming to North Texas to help with surge | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-updates-health-care-staff-coming-north-texas-help-surge-dallas-fort-worth/287-56367d23-a47b-4615-8e5f-766cee195e37 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-updates-health-care-staff-coming-north-texas-help-surge-dallas-fort-worth/287-56367d23-a47b-4615-8e5f-766cee195e37 |
Johnson plans to place an item on the voting agenda that would require sexually-oriented businesses to close between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.
DALLAS — The hours in which certain sexually-oriented businesses can be open in Dallas may soon be changing, according to a memo sent out by Dallas mayor Eric Johnson Friday.
Johnson no... | 2022-01-07T20:58:36Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas mayor wants store hours changes at sex-oriented businesses | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-mayor-johnson-proposes-restrictions-store-hours-sexually-oriented-businesses/287-82cd8f59-7f79-4dec-9062-0b489fd2470e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-mayor-johnson-proposes-restrictions-store-hours-sexually-oriented-businesses/287-82cd8f59-7f79-4dec-9062-0b489fd2470e |
Along with the three new players, safety Donovan Wilson (illness) is not traveling with the team but remains questionable, team officials say.
FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys will be without three more players for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles, with another considered questionable, according to tea... | 2022-01-07T22:32:06Z | www.wfaa.com | 3 more Cowboys ruled out for Sunday's game in Philadelphia | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/dallas-cowboys-rule-out-three-more-players-for-philadelphia-eagles-game/287-b9becee9-d203-4133-a040-00c3666be02e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/dallas-cowboys-rule-out-three-more-players-for-philadelphia-eagles-game/287-b9becee9-d203-4133-a040-00c3666be02e |
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD needed 147 subs Friday. The district had 81. "It makes me sad for the students," a GCISD principal said. "That's who will pay the price."
Credit: Justin Dearing, GCISD
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — North Texas school districts are not immune to the substitute teacher shortage plaguing the country.
“I h... | 2022-01-08T00:01:34Z | www.wfaa.com | North Texas school districts see shortage of substitute teachers | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/schools/shortage-of-substitutes-north-texas-school-districts-offering-incentives/287-f9fcf0fd-e9ee-467d-a055-97b9662d9cd3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/schools/shortage-of-substitutes-north-texas-school-districts-offering-incentives/287-f9fcf0fd-e9ee-467d-a055-97b9662d9cd3 |
The Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Associations made the allegations against Judge Amber Givens in a complaint filed in late November.
Credit: Dallas County
Author: Ryan Osborne, Tanya Eiserer
DALLAS — Court employees for the Dallas County judge who was accused by defense lawyers of having a staffer impersonate her du... | 2022-01-08T00:01:40Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas court staffer denies impersonating judge on Zoom | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county-court-staffers-deny-allegations-that-employee-impersonated-judge-amber-givens-on-zoom/287-23d3e1eb-cf04-4ee3-8549-be03197710f4 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-county-court-staffers-deny-allegations-that-employee-impersonated-judge-amber-givens-on-zoom/287-23d3e1eb-cf04-4ee3-8549-be03197710f4 |
"Lot of groups are treating this is as a smash-and-grab, they're popping up out of nowhere," said Justin Simons.
DALLAS — COVID testing sites are beginning to pop up all across North Texas.
As the omicron variant spreads, the demand for tests goes up - as is the number of complaints originating from those tests sites. ... | 2022-01-08T03:08:51Z | www.wfaa.com | How to tell if your COVID-19 testing site is legit | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/how-to-tell-covid-19-testing-site-legit/287-c719add3-6d8a-4327-b760-c74f8bdf9d6b | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/how-to-tell-covid-19-testing-site-legit/287-c719add3-6d8a-4327-b760-c74f8bdf9d6b |
"No pun intended [the infections] are a game changer for many teams as they enter playoff seasons," said Dr. Mark Casanova of the TMA Covid-19 Taskforce.
DALLAS — Professional sports teams live by the mantra "next man up." And that adage holds no truer now that COVID-19 cases mount for both the Dallas Cowboys and the M... | 2022-01-08T06:10:50Z | www.wfaa.com | COVID infections coming at pivotal time for Cowboys, Mavs | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/covid-infections-coming-at-pivotal-time-for-dallas-cowboys-mavericks/287-6bb76c73-9e11-4973-bb89-9c8601780dbb | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/covid-infections-coming-at-pivotal-time-for-dallas-cowboys-mavericks/287-6bb76c73-9e11-4973-bb89-9c8601780dbb |
Police dispelled social media rumors that shots had been fired inside the mall Saturday evening.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Five juveniles were taken into custody after a large fight inside The Parks Mall at Arlington Saturday evening, police said.
Police took to Twitter just before 8 p.m. to dispel rumors that shots had been ... | 2022-01-09T04:29:42Z | www.wfaa.com | Fight at Parks Mall at Arlington leads to 5 taken into custody | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/5-taken-into-custody-large-fight-the-parks-mall-arlington-police-say/287-59cdcc30-c193-4211-994b-67c796fbcfa5 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/5-taken-into-custody-large-fight-the-parks-mall-arlington-police-say/287-59cdcc30-c193-4211-994b-67c796fbcfa5 |
5 taken into custody following large fight inside The Parks Mall at Arlington, police say
Got a new or lightly used coat? Bring it to 225 BBQ on Sunday for some free, delicious barbeque.
Credit: Ariel Plasencia
ARLINGTON, Texas — There’s something about warm BBQ on a chilly day.
And that's basically how Rene Ramirez of... | 2022-01-09T04:29:48Z | www.wfaa.com | Where to donate coats and socks in North Texas | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/where-to-donate-coats-socks-cold-north-texas-winter-days/287-ed46050a-f989-4722-b564-c5dc6eccbc68 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/where-to-donate-coats-socks-cold-north-texas-winter-days/287-ed46050a-f989-4722-b564-c5dc6eccbc68 |
Cowboys leading Eagles' B-team at halftime
The Cowboys played their starters, while Philly didn't. It showed. But probably not as much as it should have.
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Eagles decided not to try. The Dallas Cowboys decided to try.
And while it took until late in the second quarter to finally look like ... | 2022-01-09T04:30:06Z | www.wfaa.com | Cowboys lead Eagles at halftime, 30-17 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-leading-eagles-at-halftime-30-17/287-a0bcc8e9-f9d1-4647-aebb-b1a1420ccbdc | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-leading-eagles-at-halftime-30-17/287-a0bcc8e9-f9d1-4647-aebb-b1a1420ccbdc |
The effects of the latest COVID surge are being seen at testing sites, school districts and hospitals across North Texas.
DALLAS — Across North Texas, and the country, the number of COVID cases are at an all-time high.
In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, some schools are now requiring students to wear masks in classrooms ag... | 2022-01-10T04:34:18Z | www.wfaa.com | New COVID testing sites opening across Dallas County | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/new-testing-sites-opening-across-dallas-county-monday/287-ec30ef63-47c6-4b5e-ace8-e7c76b647421 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/new-testing-sites-opening-across-dallas-county-monday/287-ec30ef63-47c6-4b5e-ace8-e7c76b647421 |
Garland ISD said multiple buses will be delayed due to several absences
PLANO, Texas — Note: The video above is about a shortage of substitute teachers.
Two major school districts reported delays on their bus routes Monday morning.
Garland ISD said multiple buses will be delayed due to several absences. One bus route, ... | 2022-01-10T13:48:27Z | www.wfaa.com | Garland, Plano ISDs report significant bus delays Monday morning | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/bus-delays-reported-at-garland-plano-isd-staffing-shortage/287-88b2d077-c682-450b-99fc-4b3c1456767b | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/bus-delays-reported-at-garland-plano-isd-staffing-shortage/287-88b2d077-c682-450b-99fc-4b3c1456767b |
Five people were inside one vehicle and three people were in the other vehicle.
DALLAS — A two-vehicle crash Sunday night in southeast Dallas left one person dead and five others injured, officials said.
It happened about 11:30 p.m. at S. Great Trinity Forest Way and Jim Miller Road.
One vehicle was headed westbound wh... | 2022-01-10T18:26:31Z | www.wfaa.com | Fatal crash at South Great Trinity Forest Way and Jim Miller Road | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/1-dead-5-injured-crash-southeast-dallas-great-trinity-forest-way/287-e4caac7d-a906-416b-8885-cb710dff3e88 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/1-dead-5-injured-crash-southeast-dallas-great-trinity-forest-way/287-e4caac7d-a906-416b-8885-cb710dff3e88 |
There's little to no waiting at a North Texas church for people wanting to know if they have contracted COVID-19.
FORT WORTH, Texas — There's little to no waiting at a North Texas church for people wanting to know if they have contracted COVID-19. Within minutes, Claudia Valdez and her 7-year-old son, Ayden, completed ... | 2022-01-11T02:05:35Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth church offering COVID testing and more face masks | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/north-texas-church-offering-covid-19-testing-more-face-masks/287-8c185e03-3249-47c9-970d-3671aa945c7b | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/north-texas-church-offering-covid-19-testing-more-face-masks/287-8c185e03-3249-47c9-970d-3671aa945c7b |
Coppell police say Alexander Hawkins Rivera has been diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
COPPELL, Texas — Update: This missing person alert has been cancelled.
An Endangered Missing Person Alert was issued early Tuesday morning and canceled around 7 a.m. for a 14-year-old boy, police say.
Coppell police said Tue... | 2022-01-11T14:17:55Z | www.wfaa.com | 14-year-old boy found in Irving | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/endangered-missing-14-year-old-boy-last-seen-monday-elementary-school/287-53016cd3-7eab-4bb7-85cb-aecc545dd05f | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/endangered-missing-14-year-old-boy-last-seen-monday-elementary-school/287-53016cd3-7eab-4bb7-85cb-aecc545dd05f |
Here is the latest.
COVID in Tarrant County
According to numbers from Tarrant County, there were 4,402 new COVID cases recorded in the county, with six deaths, bringing the county's total deaths to 5,085.
The hospital situation in Tarrant County looks grim, with 92% of total hospital beds occupied, with 27% of those to... | 2022-01-11T23:28:44Z | www.wfaa.com | COVID news for North Texas on Jan. 11, 2022 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-news-north-texas-jan-11-2022/287-84cb661c-02c0-4317-919d-883fe6d30c1f | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/covid-news-north-texas-jan-11-2022/287-84cb661c-02c0-4317-919d-883fe6d30c1f |
"It's so empowering watching Olivia ride a horse," her mom said. "To see her do this she's really defying the odds and paving her own way."
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo continues to provide a competitive venue for almost everyone. And a very competitive young lady named Olivia Mclean is very th... | 2022-01-12T00:59:18Z | www.wfaa.com | 9-year-old competing in Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo competition | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-stock-show-rodeo-chisolm-challenge/287-350611c0-8d7f-4105-b09d-173f970e4cca | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/fort-worth-stock-show-rodeo-chisolm-challenge/287-350611c0-8d7f-4105-b09d-173f970e4cca |
DALLAS — Omicron is spreading fast, and the daily number of positive cases across North Texas are on the rise. For a Dallas-area girl, she was forced to postpone a surgery, while she was in her hospital gown, waiting to get operated on.
Sewell was with her parents, in the hospital when a doctor came in and gave them th... | 2022-01-12T04:03:12Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas girl tests positive for COVID ahead of her surgery | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/10-year-old-girl-tests-positive-for-covid-19-right-before-her-scheduled-surgery-now-its-postponed-while-she-awaits-in-her-hospital-bed/287-0bac7b4a-e63e-4ed2-aad1-7b9e2143099d | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/10-year-old-girl-tests-positive-for-covid-19-right-before-her-scheduled-surgery-now-its-postponed-while-she-awaits-in-her-hospital-bed/287-0bac7b4a-e63e-4ed2-aad1-7b9e2143099d |
COVID is expected to overwhelmed struggling hospitals for the next few weeks, but researchers believe that could be the final major wave of the virus
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FORT WORTH, Texas — The top COVID question for just about anyone is the same: When will the pandemic end?
Models from across the ... | 2022-01-12T04:03:19Z | www.wfaa.com | When will the COVID surge, pandemic end? | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/when-will-the-covid-surge-end-health-experts-say-it-could-be-soon/287-8e8ef85c-e0c2-4799-ae9e-aa64d25fcdd5 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/when-will-the-covid-surge-end-health-experts-say-it-could-be-soon/287-8e8ef85c-e0c2-4799-ae9e-aa64d25fcdd5 |
Dr. Vanessa Bouché founded Savhera, a natural wellness company that provides jobs to trafficking survivors.
Author: Kara Sewell (WFAA)
A Texas Christian University political science professor gave up a career and her tenure at the university to start a socially conscious brand with a global outreach.
Dr. Vanessa Bouché... | 2022-01-12T13:13:06Z | www.wfaa.com | TCU professor trades career to create brand with global outreach | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/up-with-her-tcu-professor-career-create-brand-global-outreach-sahvera/287-5424d989-3416-48f0-b906-908d71ae63c0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/up-with-her-tcu-professor-career-create-brand-global-outreach-sahvera/287-5424d989-3416-48f0-b906-908d71ae63c0 |
According to fire officials, the man was suffering from a heart attack. Crews began CPR and tried to administer oxygen when the apartment caught fire.
MESQUITE, Texas — A man was killed and a firefighter was injured in a fire at an apartment complex after Mesquite fire officials were trying to treat a patient and an ox... | 2022-01-12T13:13:12Z | www.wfaa.com | Officials: Apartment fire may have been started by an oxygen tank | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mesquite-apartment-fire-may-started-oxygen-tank-officials-say/287-38e2cab0-5708-44e0-b399-d44ad92c8d12 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/mesquite-apartment-fire-may-started-oxygen-tank-officials-say/287-38e2cab0-5708-44e0-b399-d44ad92c8d12 |
The Fort Worth hospital has seen a dramatic increase in pediatric patients and positive COVID-19 cases to start 2022.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Cook Children's Medical Center has reached a new record for COVID-19 patients, with 69 children hospitalized as of Wednesday, a number that has more than doubled in two weeks.
Last w... | 2022-01-12T22:23:42Z | www.wfaa.com | COVID-19 in children: Cook Children's sets hospitalization record | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/fort-worth-cook-childrens-reaches-highest-level-of-covid-19-omicron-patients-more-than-doubling-in-two-weeks/287-df35e17f-1915-44ac-bfc8-4eb6f8532f96 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/fort-worth-cook-childrens-reaches-highest-level-of-covid-19-omicron-patients-more-than-doubling-in-two-weeks/287-df35e17f-1915-44ac-bfc8-4eb6f8532f96 |
Wednesday, Wise Health System's Med/Surge/ICU capacity was at 100%. EMS officials in Wise County are also grappling with challenges amid COVID surge.
WISE COUNTY, Texas — It’s not the way frontline workers envisioned the start of a new year.
Like much of the U.S., rural areas such as Wise County, northwest of Fort Wort... | 2022-01-13T01:26:03Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas rural healthcare workers feel strain, as COVID cases surge | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/rural-healthcare-workers-feel-strain-as-omicron-cases-surge/287-54e5866a-d981-4dfd-8370-7e3f859d9155 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/rural-healthcare-workers-feel-strain-as-omicron-cases-surge/287-54e5866a-d981-4dfd-8370-7e3f859d9155 |
Lyneric has spent nearly half his life in and out of the foster care system. Through it all, football has been his greatest companion.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Opportunities like this don't happen very often for 12-year-old Lyneric.
The Dallas Cowboys invited him to come tour AT&T Stadium. He was even allowed to go inside th... | 2022-01-13T02:57:40Z | www.wfaa.com | Wednesday's Child: 12-year-old Lyneric wants a family to love him | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/lyneric-wants-a-family-to-love-him-in-both-the-good-times-and-bad/287-aa9fc5d3-d85b-415e-be2c-ea9175eaf974 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/outreach/wednesdays-child/lyneric-wants-a-family-to-love-him-in-both-the-good-times-and-bad/287-aa9fc5d3-d85b-415e-be2c-ea9175eaf974 |
Drivers are being forced to exit.
DALLAS — All lanes are blocked Thursday morning on eastbound Interstate 30 at Jim Miller Road in eastern Dallas due to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian.
The crash happened around 3:18 a.m., according to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the scen... | 2022-01-13T12:56:12Z | www.wfaa.com | Lanes closed on I-30 after fatal crash involving pedestrian | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/traffic-alert-lanes-closed-i-30-after-fatal-crash-involving-pedestrian/287-68e57968-a61b-49cd-ab51-9df7899d611c | https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/traffic-alert-lanes-closed-i-30-after-fatal-crash-involving-pedestrian/287-68e57968-a61b-49cd-ab51-9df7899d611c |
Scribner has led the district since 2015.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner announced on Thursday that he is stepping down from his position at the end of his contract.
Dr. Kent Scribner tweeted Thursday that he informed the FWISD Board o... | 2022-01-13T17:08:41Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Scribner stepping down | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/fort-worth-isd-superintendent-kent-scribner-leaving/287-08718fb5-cb77-42d4-a87f-d696534a8b0e | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/fort-worth-isd-superintendent-kent-scribner-leaving/287-08718fb5-cb77-42d4-a87f-d696534a8b0e |
COVID-19 patients currently make up 31% of the total hospital bed capacity in Tarrant County.
Tarrant County Public Health reported Monday there are currently 1,414 people hospitalized with COVID-19. There were 1,354 hospitalizations the previous day.
This is the highest this statistic has been since last year's winter... | 2022-01-14T00:16:24Z | www.wfaa.com | Latest COVID updates for North Texas on Jan. 13, 2022 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/covid-updates-north-texas-jan-13-2022/287-9476096f-fc87-4761-b8bb-e8b51e22f972 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/covid-updates-north-texas-jan-13-2022/287-9476096f-fc87-4761-b8bb-e8b51e22f972 |
Mansfield ISD has closed all of its campuses through Tuesday. It's one of almost a dozen North Texas school districts to announce closures heading into the weekend
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — On Thursday, Yolanda Bledsoe's daughter was at home, instead of at school.
She's in third grade at one of the six elementary schools... | 2022-01-14T03:36:15Z | www.wfaa.com | Will temporary school closures lead to changes in COVID protocol? | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/band-aid-over-wound-thats-hemorrhaging-temporary-school-closures-enough-without-longer-term-changes-to-covid-19-protocol-mansfield-isd/287-948e260a-4394-4375-87dc-e343e210ccfd | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/band-aid-over-wound-thats-hemorrhaging-temporary-school-closures-enough-without-longer-term-changes-to-covid-19-protocol-mansfield-isd/287-948e260a-4394-4375-87dc-e343e210ccfd |
Sun glare, punts hitting scoreboard and misspelled jerseys: Cowboys trail 49ers at the half, 16-7
It's playoff football from AT&T Stadium.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Billed as the premier game for NFL Wild Card Weekend, the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers have combined for just 23 points at the half.
No, Cowboys linebac... | 2022-01-17T00:50:33Z | www.wfaa.com | Sun glare, punts hitting scoreboard and misspelled jerseys: Cowboys trail 49ers at the half, 16-7 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/head-injuries-sun-glare-and-misspelled-jerseys-cowboys-trail-49ers-at-half/287-c60b32e5-7855-4b20-8024-28d7ae503acc | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/head-injuries-sun-glare-and-misspelled-jerseys-cowboys-trail-49ers-at-half/287-c60b32e5-7855-4b20-8024-28d7ae503acc |
After a promising season, the Dallas Cowboys once again fell flat in the most frustrating ways under the withering lights of playoff football.
DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys fizzled in the 2021 NFC wild-card as the San Francisco 49ers achieved the first upset of the postseason by the final score of 23-17 on Sunday afterno... | 2022-01-17T21:35:51Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas Cowboys drive a spike through hearts with Wild Card loss | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-hash-marks-dallas-drives-spike-through-fans-hearts-playoff-loss/287-43374b75-6032-4cf9-870a-842983926ad0 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/cowboys-hash-marks-dallas-drives-spike-through-fans-hearts-playoff-loss/287-43374b75-6032-4cf9-870a-842983926ad0 |
This is now the fifth time in the last six days state health officials has reported more than 1,000 new cases in long-term care facilities.
TEXAS, USA — There were 1,342 new COVID-19 cases added in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities Monday, state health officials said.
This is now the fifth time in the l... | 2022-01-17T23:53:51Z | www.wfaa.com | Officials add 1,342 new COVID cases in long-term care facilities | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/covid-updates-texas-health-officials-report-more-than-1000-new-cases-long-term-care-facilities/287-3647f651-6d2e-4524-963e-704e52124861 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/covid-updates-texas-health-officials-report-more-than-1000-new-cases-long-term-care-facilities/287-3647f651-6d2e-4524-963e-704e52124861 |
It's happening one week from Monday, on Jan. 24.
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DART buses
DALLAS — Next week, Dallas Area Rapid Transit will embark on the biggest change in it's history: a complete overhaul of the bus system.
WFAA first reported about the changes back in November when the plans were announced.
In addition to streamlini... | 2022-01-17T23:53:57Z | www.wfaa.com | New DART bus routes: What to know | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dart-bus-routes-changing-what-to-know/287-909a6ffe-be24-45ba-b5d5-40cf6ef78bdc | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dart-bus-routes-changing-what-to-know/287-909a6ffe-be24-45ba-b5d5-40cf6ef78bdc |
'The Omicron variant is really presenting a challenge for the district right now,' said Asheley Brown with Little Elm ISD, one of many searching for substitutes.
DALLAS — Multiple North Texas school districts are going to great lengths to hire additional staff but, at the same time, are finding that the supply of avail... | 2022-01-19T00:12:08Z | www.wfaa.com | COVID in schools: Omicron variant driving teacher shortages | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/teacher-shortages-substitute-competition-evidence-covid-curve-not-flattened/287-c51a7f56-1a27-4767-8d6b-34622b2a973b | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/teacher-shortages-substitute-competition-evidence-covid-curve-not-flattened/287-c51a7f56-1a27-4767-8d6b-34622b2a973b |
3 teens dead in apparent double murder-suicide, Harris County sheriff says
David Givans lives near the house where the bodies were found.
"It's really surprising to see something like this happen out here to one of us," Givans said. "Out here it's a close community for the most part. We all watch out for each other."
D... | 2022-01-19T04:47:32Z | www.wfaa.com | Bodies of 3 teens found at home in Crosby area | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/teen-bodies-found-crosby-area-home/285-3e1cb7cd-99cd-4390-bd80-e70914ebc3f1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/teen-bodies-found-crosby-area-home/285-3e1cb7cd-99cd-4390-bd80-e70914ebc3f1 |
BASTROP, Texas — Officials evacuated nearby residents in Bastrop County as first responders work to get a large wildfire under control on Tuesday night.
Officials are providing updates below, and are asking the following residents to evacuate:
Around 10 p.m., Bastrop County OEM said fire behavior has greatly reduced, a... | 2022-01-19T12:24:21Z | www.wfaa.com | Wildfire at Bastrop State Park started from prescribed burn | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bastrop-wildfire-evacuations-150-acres/269-a12daebe-9db1-4da0-a8ac-d6ec4b265bb3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/bastrop-wildfire-evacuations-150-acres/269-a12daebe-9db1-4da0-a8ac-d6ec4b265bb3 |
Western wear fashion evolves through the years, and the hippest and hottest items are east to spot in Cowtown.
Credit: Cody Marcom
Author: Chris Sadeghi (WFAA)
Even back in 1975, former WFAA reporter Doug Fox reported on how his typical dress shoes, business suit, and tie might be the uniform for Dallas but would not f... | 2022-01-19T12:24:22Z | www.wfaa.com | REWIND: Rodeo brings western fashion to Fort Worth | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/rewind-rodeo-brings-western-fashion-fort-worth-stock-show/287-df4c8bc7-df7f-4f5e-a3f7-1bb41ebf7571 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/rewind-rodeo-brings-western-fashion-fort-worth-stock-show/287-df4c8bc7-df7f-4f5e-a3f7-1bb41ebf7571 |
Two other schools were placed on soft lockdown.
DENTON, Texas — Denton police placed multiple schools under lockdown as officers investigate "unsubstantiated threats" at Denton High School and Ryan High School, police said. There are large police presences at both campuses as an abundance of caution.
Police are working... | 2022-01-19T18:25:17Z | www.wfaa.com | 3 Denton high schools placed on lockdown as police investigate | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/3-denton-high-schools-lockdown-police-investigate-unsubstantiated-threats-ryan-guyer/287-bb118c6b-3dcc-4f8a-8641-c1a6c0949fee | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/3-denton-high-schools-lockdown-police-investigate-unsubstantiated-threats-ryan-guyer/287-bb118c6b-3dcc-4f8a-8641-c1a6c0949fee |
Hospitalizations jumped from 4,014 patients on Monday to the record mark Tuesday.
DALLAS — The North Texas region set a new record for most COVID-19 hospitalizations, with 4,180 patients on Tuesday, though patients decreased on Wednesday, according state data and local officials.
Hospitalizations jumped from 4,014 pati... | 2022-01-19T23:03:18Z | www.wfaa.com | COVID-19 updates: Latest North Texas hospitalization numbers | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/covid-19-coronavirus-updates-north-texas-dfw-january-19-2022/287-2dfe8585-a041-4320-9afd-4d2a0f549f23 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/covid-19-coronavirus-updates-north-texas-dfw-january-19-2022/287-2dfe8585-a041-4320-9afd-4d2a0f549f23 |
One cold night in the beginning of January, officials from the mosque say Akram showed up, and appeared 'emotionally unstable.'
IRVING, Texas — Day-by-day, we’re learning more details about the Colleyville hostage-taker's time in the Dallas area - what was he doing and who was in contact with - in the days leading up t... | 2022-01-20T02:06:28Z | www.wfaa.com | Colleyville hostage standoff suspect turned away by Irving mosque | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/colleyville-hostage-taker-spent-time-irving-mosque/287-e8df8325-74ae-48ea-be4e-9f803299fe7a | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/colleyville-hostage-taker-spent-time-irving-mosque/287-e8df8325-74ae-48ea-be4e-9f803299fe7a |
Princeton ISD to close campuses
Princeton ISD, located off 380 between McKinney and Farmersville, said it will have to close its campuses for the next three days because of the rise in COVID cases in the district.
Schools and offices will be closed from Friday, Jan. 21 to Tuesday, 25. Classes will resume on Wednesday, ... | 2022-01-21T02:47:12Z | www.wfaa.com | North Texas COVID news for Jan. 20, 2022 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/north-texas-covid-news-jan-20-2022/287-81a9419f-576c-4735-8bbf-66b400705e18 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/north-texas-covid-news-jan-20-2022/287-81a9419f-576c-4735-8bbf-66b400705e18 |
While the game itself was disappointing enough, it was Prescott's comments afterward that drew sharp criticism.
DALLAS — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has been slapped with a $25,000 fine, according to a report by ESPN, after he appeared to cosign the actions of upset fans who threw trash and bottles at refs ... | 2022-01-21T04:23:34Z | www.wfaa.com | Dak Prescott fined for 'credit to them' postgame comments | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/report-cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-fined-for-comments-refs-after-playoff-loss/287-107b58ea-6a66-41af-a951-ba9cef1d0cf7 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/nfl/cowboys/report-cowboys-qb-dak-prescott-fined-for-comments-refs-after-playoff-loss/287-107b58ea-6a66-41af-a951-ba9cef1d0cf7 |
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson declared Saturday "South Oak Cliff Day" in honor of the Golden Bears historic title.
DALLAS — South Oak Cliff became the first Dallas ISD football team to win a state championship in more than 60 years. And now they're getting their own day on the calendar -- and a parade to celebrate.
Dallas ... | 2022-01-22T15:38:55Z | www.wfaa.com | South Oak Cliff championship parade in Dallas: Where and when | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/its-south-oak-cliff-day-in-dallas-isd-watch-the-golden-bears-football-celebration-here/287-5158077b-bb92-4758-84f2-1a26a38d6526 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/high-school/hs-football/its-south-oak-cliff-day-in-dallas-isd-watch-the-golden-bears-football-celebration-here/287-5158077b-bb92-4758-84f2-1a26a38d6526 |
PLANO, Texas — Editor's note: The above video originally aired on Jan. 14, when Rhodes was taken into custody.
A detention hearing was held Monday for the reported founder of the Oath Keepers, the far-right militia group the FBI says organized attacks at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
But ahead of fellow Oath Keeper... | 2022-01-24T23:24:10Z | www.wfaa.com | Oath Keeper founder in court for role in Jan. 6 US Capitol attack | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/detention-hearing-for-oath-keeper-founder-stewart-rhodes-in-jan-6-capitol-attack/287-7801539d-b1a4-4229-a1aa-95a28830b1fc | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/detention-hearing-for-oath-keeper-founder-stewart-rhodes-in-jan-6-capitol-attack/287-7801539d-b1a4-4229-a1aa-95a28830b1fc |
"Are you available to sub tomorrow?" Tobi Bray recalls the text messages she routinely receives from teachers she knows. She tells WFAA teachers are stretched thin.
DALLAS — Tobi Bobo Bray first started teaching in 1984 in East Texas and would continue teaching until 2009, when she retired. She would return to the clas... | 2022-01-25T05:31:34Z | www.wfaa.com | One answer to Texas teacher shortage? Retired educators | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/retired-teachers-one-answer-to-texas-teacher-shortages/287-6951c78b-c72e-4879-b2ad-788ca418a7d9 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/education/retired-teachers-one-answer-to-texas-teacher-shortages/287-6951c78b-c72e-4879-b2ad-788ca418a7d9 |
Common Desk, founded in 2012, has expanded to serve 4,000 customers at nearly two dozen locales.
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Author: Brian Womack (Dallas Business Journal), Dallas Business Journal
WeWork is acquiring a North Texas co-working company.
The well-known New York firm has signed a deal for Common Desk, ... | 2022-01-25T18:37:18Z | www.wfaa.com | WeWork acquiring DFW co-working company Common Desk | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/wework-acquiring-dfw-co-working-company-common-desk/287-720936bb-f790-42d0-9d9c-f5b2c9cfe9c1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/wework-acquiring-dfw-co-working-company-common-desk/287-720936bb-f790-42d0-9d9c-f5b2c9cfe9c1 |
In the September incident, the man, 18-year-old Estevan Ramirez, allegedly pointed a gun at officers during a chase, officials said at the time. Granado was placed on administrative leave during the investigation, but he resigned on Dec. 1, before the case was submitted to the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office ... | 2022-01-25T20:26:39Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas officer who hit man with SUV later shot man on duty: Police | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/lake-worth-police-officer-who-struck-man-with-patrol-suv-later-fatally-shot-another-man-fort-worth-chief-says/287-823e0e9c-77d5-484d-8a77-c616691827ab | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/lake-worth-police-officer-who-struck-man-with-patrol-suv-later-fatally-shot-another-man-fort-worth-chief-says/287-823e0e9c-77d5-484d-8a77-c616691827ab |
The officer had previously been under investigation in two other incidents.
DALLAS — A Dallas police officer who was seen in a viral video punching a man in Deep Ellum over the summer has been terminated from the department, police confirm.
That officer, Melvin Williams, was fired by Dallas police Chief Eddie Garcia fo... | 2022-01-25T23:51:05Z | www.wfaa.com | Dallas police officer seen punching man in viral video fired | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-police-officer-punching-man-viral-video-deep-ellum-fired/287-4a35260f-5a5f-4dab-9d07-8f66230b31ca | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/dallas-police-officer-punching-man-viral-video-deep-ellum-fired/287-4a35260f-5a5f-4dab-9d07-8f66230b31ca |
Our new Young Street studio will make its bow during the 6 p.m. newscast on Tuesday, February 1. But our reporters have a sneak peek to share with audiences now.
DALLAS — After 15 years at Victory Park, WFAA's newscasts are returning home to our headquarters on Young Street in Downtown Dallas.
Over the past few months,... | 2022-01-25T23:51:17Z | www.wfaa.com | WFAA's new, innovative studio to debut on February | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/wfaas-new-innovative-young-street-studio-to-debut-february-1-at-6pm/287-43f6a03c-6104-499c-a4c3-a09b42a916bb | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/wfaas-new-innovative-young-street-studio-to-debut-february-1-at-6pm/287-43f6a03c-6104-499c-a4c3-a09b42a916bb |
The 16-page document includes data as of January 20-21.
DALLAS — UT Southwestern updated its COVID forecasting report Monday, saying “new cases may have peaked locally this past week.”
The 16-page document includes data as of Jan. 20-21. UT Southwestern reports its “forecasted peaks have been revised downward due to sl... | 2022-01-26T01:29:03Z | www.wfaa.com | UT Southwestern COVID model: Cases may have peaked | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/new-cases-peaked-locally-ut-southwestern-covid-forecast-model/287-e3c421d1-aa60-4f6a-9c25-819aea1c93df | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/new-cases-peaked-locally-ut-southwestern-covid-forecast-model/287-e3c421d1-aa60-4f6a-9c25-819aea1c93df |
The community donated over 1,000 socks. As a result, each pre-K through 3rd grade student received three pairs of socks each, the district said.
Credit: FWISD
FORT WORTH, Texas — Over 250 students at Kirkpatrick Elementary in Fort Worth received donated shoes and socks Tuesday morning.
National nonprofit Operation Warm... | 2022-01-26T03:06:24Z | www.wfaa.com | Fort Worth ISD elementary students gifted shoes and socks | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/over-250-fort-worth-elementary-students-receive-shoes-socks-thanks-to-donations/287-9e95375a-92f5-41cd-9cf1-b9993679a1d3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/over-250-fort-worth-elementary-students-receive-shoes-socks-thanks-to-donations/287-9e95375a-92f5-41cd-9cf1-b9993679a1d3 |
Health officials also announced 23 new COVID-19 deaths, which ranged in age from an Arlington man in his 40s to two Arlington women in their 80s.
TEXAS, USA — Tarrant County Public Health reported Wednesday there are currently 1,344 people hospitalized with COVID-19. There were 1,339 hospitalizations the previous day.
... | 2022-01-27T02:37:11Z | www.wfaa.com | Tarrant County health officials report 1,344 hospitalizations | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/covid-19-updates-tarrant-county-health-officials-report-1344-hospitalizations-january-26-2022/287-a704b3b6-4661-4a88-81c6-98d49d1eeb74 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/covid-19-updates-tarrant-county-health-officials-report-1344-hospitalizations-january-26-2022/287-a704b3b6-4661-4a88-81c6-98d49d1eeb74 |
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TEXAS, USA — It seems like ... | 2022-01-27T04:13:28Z | www.wfaa.com | Stock market amateur: Consider theses types of trades | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/right-on-the-money/right-on-the-money-how-2-in-22-amateur-investor-tips/287-3e7dc3f5-b52f-431c-a8ea-c5e10b3834e3 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/business/right-on-the-money/right-on-the-money-how-2-in-22-amateur-investor-tips/287-3e7dc3f5-b52f-431c-a8ea-c5e10b3834e3 |
UT Southwestern confirmed two cases of BA.2 in North Texas, a new mutation of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
DALLAS — UT Southwestern confirmed two cases of BA.2 in North Texas Thursday, a new mutation of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Researchers identified these BA.2 cases through genomic sequencing... | 2022-01-28T01:42:39Z | www.wfaa.com | 2 cases of 'stealth omicron' variant detected in North Texas | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/stealth-omicron-variant-detected-in-north-texas/287-23e1b2f6-a6fd-4175-a453-6f7555b92de1 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/stealth-omicron-variant-detected-in-north-texas/287-23e1b2f6-a6fd-4175-a453-6f7555b92de1 |
In hopes of curbing the illegal activity, the Texas DMV said it will be limiting the number of temporary tags available to dealers.
AUSTIN, Texas — In an effort to crack down on the unlawful use of temporary tags across the state, the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles held a special board meeting this week to decide w... | 2022-01-29T00:54:22Z | www.wfaa.com | Texas DMV addresses increased illegal use of temporary tags | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-dmv-takes-decisive-action-crack-down-fraudulent-use-of-temporary-tags/287-0f9896c3-9a01-41d1-8b67-0c99cc76f4b9 | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/texas/texas-dmv-takes-decisive-action-crack-down-fraudulent-use-of-temporary-tags/287-0f9896c3-9a01-41d1-8b67-0c99cc76f4b9 |
The number of students who tested positive for that week is more than double the previous record high set the week ending Sept. 5.
DALLAS — Quick glance at state numbers
Daily New Cases: 30,892
Daily New Deaths: 225
Current Hospitalizations: 13,023
Public schools logged more than 110,000 COVID cases in 1 week
Public sc... | 2022-01-29T02:25:30Z | www.wfaa.com | COVID news for North Texas for January 28, 2022 | wfaa.com | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/covid-updates-public-schools-110000-cases-1-week/287-a129e5e4-1092-46e9-9ca7-38ad9f1b043a | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-numbers/covid-updates-public-schools-110000-cases-1-week/287-a129e5e4-1092-46e9-9ca7-38ad9f1b043a |
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