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Shark Spotted Near Texas Beach Leads to Injuries and Safety Concerns
In a rare and alarming incident, a shark was spotted swimming near South Padre Island on July 4th. According to Texas officials, two individuals sustained bites when a group of four encountered the shark while taking to the waters. Shark encounters of this nature are not a common occurrence in...
Murder suspect put down baby, fired rifle during party at Fort Worth car wash: warrant
At first it appeared the suspect was only going to fist fight with a man who confronted him. Then he put down his infant daughter and pulled a rifle out of his car, police say.
Local churches prepare to head out as Beryl inches closer to Texas
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — As Beryl inches closer to Texas, some churches across the state are preparing to head out and help when the storm hits. First Baptist Church of Pflugerville is part of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief, (SBTC Disaster Relief), which consists of recovery teams with a purpose to provide resources for those in need.
Tractor trailer crash in Grapevine leaves Plano driver dead
GRAPEVINE, Texas — A 62-year-old man from Plano died early Saturday morning after his tractor trailer crashed and overturned on the exit from northbound SH-121 to eastbound I-635. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on July 6, 2024, when the driver failed to navigate a curve, causing the truck...
Severe storms & heavy rain expected in northern counties of Big Country Sunday
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Widespread storms could be possible for most of our northern counties Sunday evening into overnight hours. The Storm Prediction Center has already issued both a marginal (level 1 out of 5) and slight (level 2 out of 5) for the chance of severe weather. The main threats from these storms […]
Kid Seen Dangling from Ride at Six Flags Over Texas is Hoax
A very scary moment captured on video at Six Flags Over Texas. The video that was posted to many social platforms including X, shows a child dangling from the Superman ride. The ride is an impressive 325 feet in the air. The question then becomes, it this a real incident? WFAA reached out to Six Flags Over Texas and received the following statement.
Leaked List of Walgreens Closures Includes Stores in Louisiana, Texas
There have been growing concerns in recent months about mass closures of various chains across Louisiana, Texas, and the rest of the country. From restaurants to grocery stores and in between, there have been a lot of closures that have hit close to home. As we've pointed out before, we've...
An Endangered Texas Species is Fighting Its Way From the Edge of Extinction
An endangered species is slowly working its way back from the edge of extinction in the woods of Central Texas. Four families of red cockaded woodpeckers have laid successful broods in the W.D. Jones State Forest in Conroe, Texas. The chicks are a sign of success for the endangered species and are being fed and cared for by all adult members of the breeding community.
TCU won't be accepted into the Big Ten, per realignment source
TCU will not be invited to the Big Ten according to longtime college football radio host Greg Swaim, who cited not only the B1G's accreditation rules but also because Texas Christian is a private university. "Stop the insanity TCU fans," Swaim prefaced before saying, "The B1G doesn't want any private...
Parker County celebrating history with annual Peach Festival
Parker County is celebrating what it is known for, peaches!. Parker County is known for its peaches 🍑 and Hutton Peach Farm has been contributing to the legacy in Weatherford since 1980. Learn more about the Parker County Peach Festival at the #linkinbio #NBCDFW #parkercountypeachfestival #texaspeaches. ♬ original...
New Tom Thumb Is Coming to This Dallas County Town
Tom Thumb has announced the opening of a new store in Sunnyvale, located in eastern Dallas County. This 58,204-square-foot store will sit at the southeast corner of Beltline Road and East Town East Blvd. It will be part of the new Gateway Park retail center. The store will feature a...
Sunday marks 8 years since Downtown Dallas ambush that killed 5 officers
DALLAS - Sunday marks eight years since the ambush in Downtown Dallas that left five police officers dead. The shooting happened during a Black Lives Matter protest in July 2016. Dallas Police Department officers Lorne Ahrens, Michael Krol, Michael Smith, Patrick Zamarripa, and Dallas Area Rapid Transit Officer Brent Thompson...
DFW Recycles Day Provides Recycling Opportunity for Residents
Have some old electronics you want to get rid of? What about old documents that need to be shredded? 🖥📄. If you missed out on the City’s electronic disposal events this spring, here’s another opportunity to get rid of these unwanted items! United Electronic Recycling, LLC is hosting a FREE electronic recycling and shredding paper event at their Coppell facility on Thursday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you’re interested in participating, here’s all you need to know:
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