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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 42m

After plaques were recently removed from Dallas' historic Freedman's Cemetery, a new curfew and additional security measures have been put in place, according to a city memo.

'Black history being taken apart.' | Plaques removed from Dallas' historic Freedman's Cemetery under mysterious circumstances

Dallas Police investigate the removal of historical plaques from Freedman’s Cemetery, with confusion over whether they were stolen or taken for cleaning.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1h

The Texas Longhorns have arrived for the Red River Rivalry game against the Oklahoma Sooners!

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Jerry Jones decided not to appeal a fine for an "unfortunate" viral moment where Jones gave Cowboys fans the finger, which he called an accident.

Jerry Jones won't appeal fine for viral middle finger moment he calls 'an accident'

In his weekly interview with 105.3 The Fan, Jerry said he meant to give Cowboys fans a thumbs up when he "accidentally" gave them the finger.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 2h

The blast in rural Tennessee that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around left no survivors, authorities said Saturday.

There are no survivors in the blast at a Tennessee explosives factory, sheriff says

The blast that leveled an explosives plant and was felt for miles around in rural Tennessee left no survivors, authorities said Saturday. Humphreys County Sheriff...

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 3h

Former President Joe Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy as part of a new phase of treating the aggressive form of prostate cancer he was diagnosed with after leaving office, a spokesperson said Saturday.

Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

Former President Joe Biden's treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase. A spokesperson says the 82-year-old Democrat is now...

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 4h

Red River Rivalry weekend is here! The Texas Longhorns take on the Oklahoma Sooners Oct. 11 at the Cotton Bowl for the 121st game in one of college football's most storied rivalries. Here's what you need to know.

Texas-OU Red River Rivalry: How to get to the game, parking, tickets and more

Red River Rivalry weekend is here! The Texas Longhorns take on the Oklahoma Sooners today. Here's what you need to know.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 5h

The football game between Rio Vista and Axtell Friday night was canceled after a call reported a potential threat, officials say.

Football game canceled after report of threat, officials say

Officials say the game was canceled "out of an abundance of caution" after a phone call reported a potential threat. All left the area safely.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 6h

Texas high school football continues! Here is a look at scores from high school football games across the state.

Texas high school football scores: Results from every game in the state

Here is a look at scores from every high school football game in Texas.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 15h

Collin County voters will notice a big change this November — a return to hand-marked paper ballots for the first time in decades. Here’s why. 🗳️

Collin County voters return to familiar hand-marked paper ballots this November

Collin County voters will use hand-marked paper ballots in November, mostly replacing digital ballot-marking machines.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 16h

She’s not even 11 yet, but when her brother started choking, Leah became the hero of the day.

North Texas girl saves choking brother with skills learned at babysitter club

A quick-thinking 10-year-old saves her brother from choking, thanks to lifesaving skills learned in a local babysitting program.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 17h

A brake check and a punch resulted in a road rage shooting in the parking lot of Frisco High School. Here's what the affidavit revealed.

Man killed in road rage shooting in the parking lot of Frisco High School, police say

According to police, one person has been arrested, and no students were involved in the shooting.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 18h

WATCH | A young North Texas girl's quick thinking is the reason her younger brother is alive today.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

The "First Lady of Texas Football" spoke again with WFAA about fashion and football ahead of the Red River Rivalry game this weekend!

'This is who I am' | Loreal Sarkisian sits down to talk about life, fashion and football

Loreal Sarkisian grew up an athlete, turned coach, who studied fashion on the side. Now, she’s a personal stylist to everyone from celebrities to CEOs.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

An explosion at a Tennessee military munitions plant left multiple people dead and missing on Friday, a county sheriff said, as first responders said secondary blasts forced rescuers to keep their distance from the burning site.

Sheriff: Multiple deaths confirmed, several missing after blast at Tennessee military explosives plant

Video from the scene showed a burning debris field with smoke billowing into the air.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

Fair Park sees more than four million visitors each year. It’s a place known for its rich culture -- but now it’s waiting for a revival. Following the city's recent takeover of the property, could a year-round plan for this Dallas gem finally be in the cards?

Dallas residents hope for Fair Park revival through '5 Pillars' plan following the city's takeover

Dallas Park and Recreation plans to revitalize Fair Park with the "5 Pillars for Fair Park" plan, focusing on community and economic growth.

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'The story begins with you' | A WFAA investigation that began in 2019 has suddenly sparked a political firestorm in Argentina. Here's how our Investigates team's work -- a deep dive into a nondescript Texas town with no airport -- has started making waves in South America.

'The story begins with you': WFAA investigation in Texas sparks political firestorm in Argentina

A WFAA investigation that began in a Texas town with no airport has triggered a scandal in Argentina, prompting an investigation of a high-ranking congressman.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

RED RIVER RETURN? | Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer's status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners' game Saturday against Texas.

Oklahoma QB John Mateer upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Texas

Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer’s status has been upgraded to probable for the Sooners’ game Saturday against Texas. Mateer injured his right hand during a win...

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

Two people were detained in Dallas after they allegedly shone a laser at a Department of Public Safety (DPS) helicopter and fired shots in the air near the helicopter Thursday night, police say.

2 detained for allegedly shining laser and firing shots toward a DPS helicopter in Dallas, police say

Police in Dallas detained two people who they allege shone a laser at a DPS helicopter and fired shots into air near the chopper.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

Damage to Downtown Dallas' historic Mercantile Building has left it "uninhabitable for a long period of time," according to a new letter from building management.

Leases terminated: Historic Downtown Dallas high-rise 'uninhabitable' after water line rupture, per property manager letter

Damage to Downtown Dallas' historic Mercantile Building has left it "uninhabitable for a long period of time," according to a new letter from the Merc's management

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

The UNT Mean Green are undefeated at 5-0, heading into a nationally televised matchup against the No. 24-ranked South Florida. The driving force behind that hot start: A walk-on QB.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

Technically, blue skies aren’t really blue at all. But, in the fall months, they appear even bluer than usual to those of us on the ground -- and there's a scientific reason for that. Let's explain.

Why does the sky look bluer in the fall?

If you look up and notice a bluer-than-average sky during fall months, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. It’s simply science.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was announced early Friday morning.

Who won the Nobel Peace Prize? The 2025 winner has been revealed.

The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize has been revealed.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 2d

A public-private partnership is set to bring an animal services facility to Frisco. WFAA's Jobin Panicker breaks down the timeline for construction and opening.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 2d

Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to make sure cities and counties are complying with federal guidelines about roadway markings and not allowing social, political or ideological messages on signs or signals.

Gov. Abbott targets 'political' roadway messages across Texas

Any local government that doesn't comply could have state or federal road funding withheld, according to Abbott.

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If you receive a threatening message that is supposedly from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, think twice before clicking on the link, the agency said.

Texas Department of Motor Vehicles warns drivers of ongoing text scam

Texas drivers are increasingly reporting threatening text messages that falsely claim to be from the Texas DMV.

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