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WFAA is a news outlet based in Dallas, Texas, covering local news including crime, traffic incidents, and community events.
- 8 stories today
- 38/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
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Today’s stories
- Jury selection moved to the punishment phase after a former North Texas firefighter pleaded guilty during his sex crime trial.A former North Texas firefighter pleaded guilty during his sex crime trial, moving jury selection to the punishment phase. He is one of two people arrested in an aggravated sexual assault investigation.
- New renderings show planned Dallas Stars arena in PlanoNew renderings reveal the planned Dallas Stars arena in Plano, with an estimated cost of $1 billion and a $2 billion entertainment district. The project has moved forward.
- Jury selection started for the sex crime trial of a former North Texas firefighter who claims the victim was "in the know".Jury selection has begun for the sex crime trial of a former North Texas firefighter, who claims the victim was aware of the situation.
- Suspect charged in string of White Settlement armed car burglariesA suspect was charged in a series of armed car burglaries in White Settlement. The suspect was found wearing blue latex gloves with a backpack and a handgun early Monday morning.
- 3 arrested for shoplifting, leading North Texas police on car chase using stolen vehicleThree people were arrested after shoplifting, which led to a car chase involving a stolen vehicle in North Texas.
- 'Haven't slept in 3½ years' | Athena Strand's mother reflects on trial, loss and her daughter's legacyAthena Strand's mother, Maitlyn Gandy, discusses the trial of Tanner Horner, who was sentenced to death, and reflects on her daughter's legacy through a nonprofit.
- Surveillance video shows young suspects targeting unlocked cars in Fort WorthSurveillance video shows young suspects targeting unlocked cars in Fort Worth, with one victim reporting their tool bag and car seats were searched.
- New renderings show planned Dallas Stars arena in PlanoNew renderings have been released for the planned Dallas Stars arena in Plano, with an estimated cost of $1 billion.
- Dallas Council Members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon and Cara Mendelsohn file suit against city to stop City Hall redevelopment meetingDallas council members file a lawsuit against the city to block a redevelopment meeting, alleging the city is trying to rush a decision on City Hall's future.
- Dallas Council Members Adam Bazaldua, Paula Blackmon and Cara Mendelsohn file suit against city to stop City Hall redevelopment meetingDallas council members file a lawsuit against the city to block a meeting on City Hall's redevelopment, citing lack of proper notice in the agenda.
- Track meet stabbing trial day 6: Defense rests in Karmelo Anthony case | Live updatesThe trial of Karmelo Anthony, accused of killing Austin Metcalf, entered its sixth day with the defense resting. The trial is expected to last two weeks, and Anthony faces up to life in prison if convicted.
- 'It was a senseless act. It was a cowardly act' | Fort Worth police still searching for gunman in Saturday night Stop Six shootingFort Worth police are searching for a gunman after a Saturday night shooting in Stop Six that injured four people, including a child and a pregnant woman. Locals are calling for long-term change.
- Methodist Health's NICU babies are ready for the World CupMethodist Health's NICU babies are dressed up to celebrate the World Cup in North Texas.
- What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the USThe New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the U.S., posing a threat to the $113 billion cattle industry after more than 50 years without cases.
- What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the USThe New World screwworm fly has reappeared in the U.S., posing a threat to the $113 billion cattle industry after more than 50 years without cases.