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Cruz returns 🛬 | Sen. Cruz says he's back in Texas ahead of the weekend winter storm after the plane boarding photo went viral
US Sen. Ted Cruz says he's back in Texas after work trip ahead of weekend winter weather
A photo of the senator on a plane made the rounds online earlier this week, with some comments referencing Cruz's now-infamous trip to Cancun in February 2021.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Cruz returns 🛬 | Sen. Cruz says he's back in Texas ahead of the weekend winter storm after the plane boarding photo went viral
The game is still on: Mavs officials say Saturday's game against Luka and the Lakers will be played as scheduled. Catch the game Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on WFAA! #MFFL
January 23, 2026 at 7:31 PM
The game is still on: Mavs officials say Saturday's game against Luka and the Lakers will be played as scheduled. Catch the game Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on WFAA! #MFFL
BREAKING: One person has been hospitalized following a shooting at a park located near Woodrow Wilson High School in East Dallas, police on scene confirm.
One hospitalized after shooting at park near Woodrow Wilson High School in East Dallas, police on scene confirm
Video showed a significant police response at a park across Woodrow Wilson High School, involving multiple police units.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
BREAKING: One person has been hospitalized following a shooting at a park located near Woodrow Wilson High School in East Dallas, police on scene confirm.
Pinkhouse shooting arrest: Police have arrested a suspect who is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Dallas rapper Zeethewizard.
Arrest made in deadly New Year’s Day shooting at Pinkhouse Dallas after-hours club
Dallas police arrested 24-year-old Dameian Roberson in connection with the New Year’s Day shooting at Pinkhouse Dallas that killed local rapper Zeethewizard.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Pinkhouse shooting arrest: Police have arrested a suspect who is charged with murder in the fatal shooting of Dallas rapper Zeethewizard.
THE HOOSIERS ARE CHAMPS! Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final
More than 67,000 people attended the title game in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:25 AM
THE HOOSIERS ARE CHAMPS! Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
Some of DFW's top independent wrestlers will have a chance to mix it up with the stars of Ring of Honor later this month at a special joint show, Global Wars.
Ring of Honor is teaming up with DFW-based Metroplex Wrestling for a joint show this month
Wrestlers from both promotions will collide on Jan. 24 at Esports Stadium in Arlington.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Some of DFW's top independent wrestlers will have a chance to mix it up with the stars of Ring of Honor later this month at a special joint show, Global Wars.
Klay Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half, including the 17,000th of his career, and six Mavericks scored in double figures in a 138-120 win over Utah on Saturday night as Dallas completed a two-game sweep of the Jazz.
Thompson scores 23 points, including the 17,000th of his career, as Mavericks beat the Jazz 138-120
Klay Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half, including the 17,000th of his career, and six Mavericks scored in double figures in a 138-120 win...
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January 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
Klay Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half, including the 17,000th of his career, and six Mavericks scored in double figures in a 138-120 win over Utah on Saturday night as Dallas completed a two-game sweep of the Jazz.
MAVS ON KFAA: Dallas faces the Jazz for the second time this week after beating them - sans Cooper Flagg - on Thursday. Tune in at 4 p.m. on KFAA!
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz | How to watch on KFAA
The Dallas Mavericks face the Utah Jazz this Saturday at 4:00 p.m. on KFAA, looking to even their season series despite several key injuries.
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January 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM
MAVS ON KFAA: Dallas faces the Jazz for the second time this week after beating them - sans Cooper Flagg - on Thursday. Tune in at 4 p.m. on KFAA!
DOWNTOWN DALLAS CLOSURE: Drivers who rely on Interstate 30 through Downtown Dallas should prepare for this major weekend shutdown.
MORE: https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/downtown-dallas-full-ih-30-shutdown-this-weekend/287-85b25590-7dc0-4092-836d-65227e2d426f
MORE: https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/downtown-dallas-full-ih-30-shutdown-this-weekend/287-85b25590-7dc0-4092-836d-65227e2d426f
January 17, 2026 at 2:54 PM
DOWNTOWN DALLAS CLOSURE: Drivers who rely on Interstate 30 through Downtown Dallas should prepare for this major weekend shutdown.
MORE: https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/downtown-dallas-full-ih-30-shutdown-this-weekend/287-85b25590-7dc0-4092-836d-65227e2d426f
MORE: https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/downtown-dallas-full-ih-30-shutdown-this-weekend/287-85b25590-7dc0-4092-836d-65227e2d426f
Brace yourselves for a freezing cold Sunday morning! Here's everything you need to know: https://www.wfaa.com/article/weather/weather-impact/wfaa-weather-alert-day-coldest-sunday-morning-of-the-season-jan18/287-64ae661f-72f0-4d95-a3fa-f2c1c588132b
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Brace yourselves for a freezing cold Sunday morning! Here's everything you need to know: https://www.wfaa.com/article/weather/weather-impact/wfaa-weather-alert-day-coldest-sunday-morning-of-the-season-jan18/287-64ae661f-72f0-4d95-a3fa-f2c1c588132b
WFAA sister station, KARE 11, has learned that a man seen in a viral video being arrested by ICE agents at a Minnesota gas station is now being held at a ICE detention facility in Texas.
Man in viral ICE arrest video now held in Texas
The video showed the man being pulled out of a car and arrested at a St. Paul gas station on Sunday.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:21 PM
WFAA sister station, KARE 11, has learned that a man seen in a viral video being arrested by ICE agents at a Minnesota gas station is now being held at a ICE detention facility in Texas.
Viral video exposes couple's alleged scam to get free meal at Texas restaurant
Viral video exposes couple's alleged scam to get free meal at Texas restaurant
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January 16, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Viral video exposes couple's alleged scam to get free meal at Texas restaurant
UPDATE: Texas DPS has identified those involved in the fatal two-vehicle crash yesterday on U.S. Highway 69.
1 dead, 2 hospitalized in two-vehicle crash on North Texas highway, officials say
A fatal two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 69 in Celeste left one person dead, prompting road closures.
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January 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
UPDATE: Texas DPS has identified those involved in the fatal two-vehicle crash yesterday on U.S. Highway 69.
NBA action on WFAA 🏀 | The Mavericks host the Jazz on the back end of a back-to-back tonight on WFAA and KFAA. Tune in at 7:30 p.m.!
Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz | How to watch on WFAA/KFAA
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January 15, 2026 at 11:30 PM
NBA action on WFAA 🏀 | The Mavericks host the Jazz on the back end of a back-to-back tonight on WFAA and KFAA. Tune in at 7:30 p.m.!
'High alert': Risk of screwworm landfall in US heightens as cases near Texas' border rise to 11
'High alert': Risk of screwworm landfall in US heightens as cases near Texas' border rise to 11
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January 15, 2026 at 10:47 PM
'High alert': Risk of screwworm landfall in US heightens as cases near Texas' border rise to 11
UPDATE: An arrest affidavit obtained by WFAA sheds more light on how police caught and arrested the suspect linked to the Fort Worth car arsons and terroristic threats against North Texas schools.
'Cruel as possible': North Texas teen tied to overseas extremist group plotted mass violence event, affidavit says
Evan Banda, 17, was arrested and charged with the arsons, terrorism and possession of child porn, Fort Worth police said.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:57 PM
UPDATE: An arrest affidavit obtained by WFAA sheds more light on how police caught and arrested the suspect linked to the Fort Worth car arsons and terroristic threats against North Texas schools.
One of the busiest stretches of highway in Dallas will be closed in both directions this weekend. Here's what you need to know: https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/downtown-dallas-full-ih-30-shutdown-this-weekend/287-85b25590-7dc0-4092-836d-65227e2d426f
January 14, 2026 at 9:15 PM
One of the busiest stretches of highway in Dallas will be closed in both directions this weekend. Here's what you need to know: https://www.wfaa.com/article/traffic/downtown-dallas-full-ih-30-shutdown-this-weekend/287-85b25590-7dc0-4092-836d-65227e2d426f
World Cup ticket cancellations? Despite viral reports, FIFA tells WFAA the reports "have no validity at all" and added the ticket request numbers shared today will further prove the opposite.
No, FIFA is not seeing 'mass cancellations' for the World Cup, despite viral reports, officials say
A FIFA spokesperson told WFAA the reports of mass ticket cancellations garnering millions of views on social media "have no validity at all."
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January 14, 2026 at 5:55 PM
World Cup ticket cancellations? Despite viral reports, FIFA tells WFAA the reports "have no validity at all" and added the ticket request numbers shared today will further prove the opposite.
Is it time to give the title of America's Team to someone else? If so, who would you pick?
Should the Dallas Cowboys still be considered 'America's Team?'
One Texas Monthly writer submits that it's time for the Houston Texans to hold that title.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Is it time to give the title of America's Team to someone else? If so, who would you pick?
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three steals, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105 on Monday night.
Flagg posts 27 points, 3 blocked shots to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22...
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January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three steals, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105 on Monday night.
Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested Sunday and charged with reckless driving in Frisco, Collin County jail records show.
Dallas Cowboys DE Donovan Ezeiruaku arrested on reckless driving charge, report shows
The 22-year-old rookie was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Dallas Cowboys Defensive End Donovan Ezeiruaku was arrested Sunday and charged with reckless driving in Frisco, Collin County jail records show.
"We have a terrorist group of ICE agents that are moving throughout this nation and waging war on communities, especially communities of color," U.S. House candidate Frederick Haynes said. "I'm here to fight against that."
Dallas pastor Frederick Haynes III calls for the abolition of ICE as he kicks off his House campaign
Haynes announced last month he would be running for the House seat currently held by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is running for Senate.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:30 AM
"We have a terrorist group of ICE agents that are moving throughout this nation and waging war on communities, especially communities of color," U.S. House candidate Frederick Haynes said. "I'm here to fight against that."
Catch Dallas take on the Bulls tonight at 7 p.m. on KFAA!
Watch the Dallas Mavericks vs. Chicago Bulls on KFAA
The Dallas Mavericks look to bounce back after their loss to the Jazz Thursday, when Anthony Davis got injured (again).
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January 10, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Catch Dallas take on the Bulls tonight at 7 p.m. on KFAA!
UPDATE: Highway 67 was shut down Friday night after police say a driver shot and killed a woman who got out of his car, and then officers shot him after he got out of the car with the firearm.
2 dead in shooting on U.S. Highway 67, police say
A man and woman died as a result of a shooting on Highway 67, police said.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:27 PM
UPDATE: Highway 67 was shut down Friday night after police say a driver shot and killed a woman who got out of his car, and then officers shot him after he got out of the car with the firearm.
Days ago, a Texas A&M professor got an email from his department head telling him to change his syllabus to “remove the modules on race ideology and gender ideology” and the Plato readings on those subjects, or be reassigned to teach a different course.
Texas A&M flags courses on race and gender, sparking debate over academic freedom
Readings from the ancient Greek philosopher Plato were among the items flagged by university leaders as part of their review.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Days ago, a Texas A&M professor got an email from his department head telling him to change his syllabus to “remove the modules on race ideology and gender ideology” and the Plato readings on those subjects, or be reassigned to teach a different course.