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Hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled into a DeSoto park after a sewer blockage. Here's what officials say caused it — and when cleanup will be finished.
More than 200 thousand gallons of wastewater spilled in DeSoto, officials say
According to the city, the spill will be resolved on Thursday.
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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Hundreds of thousands of gallons of wastewater spilled into a DeSoto park after a sewer blockage. Here's what officials say caused it — and when cleanup will be finished.
A team at Texas Health Resources raised funds to help Diego, their environmental services worker, reunite with his family in Colombia this Christmas after rising costs made the trip feel impossible.
Emergency medicine team at Fort Worth hospital raises money for custodian to visit his family in Colombia for Christmas
"America in general is an incredibly unaffordable place and we don't want that to keep you from being with your family," Dr. J. Mack Slaughter told Diego in a video.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A team at Texas Health Resources raised funds to help Diego, their environmental services worker, reunite with his family in Colombia this Christmas after rising costs made the trip feel impossible.
While the exact cause of the deadly inferno that swept across a Hong Kong apartment complex remains unknown, questions have been raised about the role of the bamboo scaffolding that enveloped the buildings at the time of the fire.
Hong Kong fire may speed up moves to end use of iconic bamboo scaffolding
A deadly fire in a Hong Kong apartment complex has raised questions about bamboo scaffolding. The exact cause of the blaze, which has left at least 65 dead, is...
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November 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
While the exact cause of the deadly inferno that swept across a Hong Kong apartment complex remains unknown, questions have been raised about the role of the bamboo scaffolding that enveloped the buildings at the time of the fire.
Here are stores that are open for those last-minute grocery store runs on Thanksgiving.
Which grocery stores are open in North Texas on Thanksgiving? What are their hours?
Here are stores that are open for those last-minute grocery store runs on Thanksgiving.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Here are stores that are open for those last-minute grocery store runs on Thanksgiving.
Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peace amid efforts to end wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV encourages Turkey to be a force for stability and peace as he opens first foreign trip
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict. The American pope emphasized a message of peace as he...
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Pope Leo XIV encouraged Turkey to be a source of stability and dialogue in a world riven by conflict, as he opened his first foreign trip as pope on Thursday with a plea for peace amid efforts to end wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
The Swiss government teamed up with FIFA on Thursday, giving 120,000 Swiss francs ($149,000) to help fund the building of community soccer fields in the West Bank.
FIFA teams up with Swiss government to fund community soccer fields in the West Bank
The Swiss government has teamed up with FIFA to give $149,000 to help fund the building of community soccer fields in the West Bank. Switzerland-based FIFA says...
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Swiss government teamed up with FIFA on Thursday, giving 120,000 Swiss francs ($149,000) to help fund the building of community soccer fields in the West Bank.
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday in New York City, with new balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man set to take to the skies and floats featuring Labubu and Lego gracing the streets.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off in Manhattan
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has kicked off in New York City. New balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear, Pac-Man and other characters are set to take to the...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thursday in New York City, with new balloons depicting Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man set to take to the skies and floats featuring Labubu and Lego gracing the streets.
Police responded to a crash Thursday morning after a car rolled over onto a DART track in Downtown Dallas.
Car overturns on DART tracks in Downtown Dallas, police say
Rail direction was shut down going one way in the area of the crash, according to police.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Police responded to a crash Thursday morning after a car rolled over onto a DART track in Downtown Dallas.
There's Thanksgiving trouble for a popular Texas turkey supplier: hundreds of smoked birds are stuck in a shipping delay.
Turkey trouble: Texas supplier says hundreds of birds may not get delivered in time for Thanksgiving
Greenberg Smoked Turkey, Inc. in Tyler, Texas, said turkeys bound for North Texans got stuck in a FedEx facility in Hutchins.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
There's Thanksgiving trouble for a popular Texas turkey supplier: hundreds of smoked birds are stuck in a shipping delay.
From the dump to a dream. Artist Joaquin Soto turned discarded scraps into a soaring phoenix, now on display in Grand Prairie — a symbol of his own journey and the power of second chances.
Built using garbage, sculptor's work is a beacon of hope
An immigrant, Joaquin Soto has built a successful sculpting career
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November 27, 2025 at 4:30 AM
From the dump to a dream. Artist Joaquin Soto turned discarded scraps into a soaring phoenix, now on display in Grand Prairie — a symbol of his own journey and the power of second chances.
Medicare open enrollment is underway — and big changes are coming for Texas patients. From new pre-authorization rules to AI-assisted claim reviews, here’s what could affect your care next year.
Some Medicare procedures in Texas will now need pre-authorization starting next year
The state is part of a pilot program that will incentivize reviewers who deny certain services deemed wasteful or inappropriate.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Medicare open enrollment is underway — and big changes are coming for Texas patients. From new pre-authorization rules to AI-assisted claim reviews, here’s what could affect your care next year.
FUN FACT: Adolescent brain development continues until about age 32, far longer than scientists previously understood.
When does your brain stop developing? New study reveals 5 phases of brain aging
The human brain moves through five distinct structural phases over a lifetime, according to new research.
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 AM
FUN FACT: Adolescent brain development continues until about age 32, far longer than scientists previously understood.
WFAA asked travelers what they are grateful for. Here's what they said.
WFAA asked travelers what they are grateful for. Here's what they said.
Amid the crowds and the chaos of holiday travel, Love Field offered something else: a moment of reflection
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November 27, 2025 at 3:00 AM
WFAA asked travelers what they are grateful for. Here's what they said.
The Wolfs have been volunteering with DAS’ doggy daycation program since 2024, giving dogs short trips outside the overcapacity shelter to help them decompress and get noticed. And every dog they've taken out so far has been adopted.
Volunteer couple takes shelter dogs on 'daycations' — and it's leading to adoptions
The couple takes each dog to dog-friendly spots around Dallas, giving them short trips outside the overcapacity shelter to help them decompress and get noticed.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Wolfs have been volunteering with DAS’ doggy daycation program since 2024, giving dogs short trips outside the overcapacity shelter to help them decompress and get noticed. And every dog they've taken out so far has been adopted.
A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children.
West Virginia parents can cite religious beliefs to opt out of school vaccines, judge says
A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children. Raleigh County Circuit Judge...
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
A West Virginia judge has ruled that parents can use religious beliefs to opt out of required school vaccines for their children.
💛 This Thanksgiving, we’re sharing a story overflowing with gratitude and new beginnings. This year, Have’Ana and Layla are celebrating their first Thanksgiving with their forever family. And the joy doesn’t stop there!
A Thanksgiving blessing: Sisters featured on Wednesday’s Child adopted into forever family
A year after being featured, two sisters were adopted, and now their new family is adopting their biological sister too, reuniting all three siblings.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
💛 This Thanksgiving, we’re sharing a story overflowing with gratitude and new beginnings. This year, Have’Ana and Layla are celebrating their first Thanksgiving with their forever family. And the joy doesn’t stop there!
A shuttle bus was traveling from Fort Worth to Eagle Pass when the wreck unfolded, killing several inside, including the 50-year-old driver. Police announced a 19-year-old suspect has been arrested.
SAPD arrests suspected driver of San Antonio highway crash that left 5 dead in July
A shuttle bus was traveling from Fort Worth to Eagle Pass when the wreck unfolded, killing several inside, including the 50-year-old driver.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A shuttle bus was traveling from Fort Worth to Eagle Pass when the wreck unfolded, killing several inside, including the 50-year-old driver. Police announced a 19-year-old suspect has been arrested.
About 15,000 people will pack Downtown Dallas on Thanksgiving morning for the annual YMCA Turkey Trot. Here is every street that will be affected.
Dallas Turkey Trot: What streets are closing and when
Starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving, the event is expected to bring 15,000 people, and will impact traffic around Downtown, Deep Ellum and Oak Cliff.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:30 AM
About 15,000 people will pack Downtown Dallas on Thanksgiving morning for the annual YMCA Turkey Trot. Here is every street that will be affected.
Klyde Warren Park is growing! Here's when developers could break ground on the expansion.
Klyde Warren Park expansion could break ground next year
Recent Park Board filings show the budget for the project rose significantly.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Klyde Warren Park is growing! Here's when developers could break ground on the expansion.
Nearly 2 million tickets have already been sold for next year's World Cup, FIFA said Wednesday ahead of next week's Final Draw.
FIFA announces nearly 2 million tickets sold ahead of World Cup final draw
FIFA has announced that nearly 2 million tickets have been sold for next year's World Cup. The U.S., Canada and Mexico will host the tournament.
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November 26, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Nearly 2 million tickets have already been sold for next year's World Cup, FIFA said Wednesday ahead of next week's Final Draw.
UPDATE | A former Celina ISD coach and teacher is facing a fourth charge for a sexual crime against a child as the number of alleged victims rises.
New charge against former Celina ISD coach; number of alleged victims rises to 39, police say
Celina PD has filed a fourth charge against former coach William Caleb Elliott, as the alleged victims reach 39.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
UPDATE | A former Celina ISD coach and teacher is facing a fourth charge for a sexual crime against a child as the number of alleged victims rises.
A Fort Worth tradition is returning this Friday after a brief hiatus due to a disease outbreak affecting horses.
Fort Worth cattle drive returning Friday after hiatus due to equine virus
The cattle drive has been on pause since Nov. 20 following the equine virus outbreak.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:30 PM
A Fort Worth tradition is returning this Friday after a brief hiatus due to a disease outbreak affecting horses.
Hong Kong officials said 36 people were reported killed in a fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex on Wednesday.
3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing
Hong Kong leader John Lee has said 36 people were reported killed in a fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex on Wednesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Hong Kong officials said 36 people were reported killed in a fire that spread through a dense high-rise residential housing complex on Wednesday.
Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula.
More than 3 dozen sickened in infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula
Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula. ByHeart recalled all of its...
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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Federal health officials say 37 babies in 17 states have been sickened in an infant botulism outbreak tied to contaminated formula.
One woman died and four others were injured early Wednesday morning in a mobile home fire in Lewisville, officials say.
Woman killed, 4 others injured Wednesday morning in Lewisville mobile home fire, officials say
All five occupants were taken to local hospitals, including one child, according to officials.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
One woman died and four others were injured early Wednesday morning in a mobile home fire in Lewisville, officials say.