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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 5h

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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 9h

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 · 16h

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 · 16h

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 · 17h

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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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 17h

'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 · 18h

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 · 18h

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 · 19h

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 · 20h

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 · 20h

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 · 22h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

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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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

A former North Texas police chief and police officer were indicted for the unauthorized use of a city fleet fuel credit card, the city of Godley said in a social media post.

Former North Texas police chief, officer indicted for unauthorized use of city fuel credit card, officials say

The former Godley Police Chief and a former officer were indicted for the unauthorized use of a city fleet fuel credit card, the city said.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

The State Fair of Texas is expanding its student ticket program to include the last two weekends of the fair, officials said.

Student tickets for the State Fair of Texas will be valid every remaining day of the fair, officials say

The State Fair of Texas distributed tickets to students, pre-K through 8th grade, within a 100-mile radius of Fair Park.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 1d

Pilot Point's premier festival, Bonnie and Clyde Days.will be held Saturday in the Downtown Square.

Pilot Point remembers when Hollywood came to town with Bonnie and Clyde Days

The city's premiere festival will be held Saturday in the Downtown Square.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 2d

A Texas school band director has resigned from his role, saying he made the decision due to a newly passed law requiring the Ten Commandments be put up in classrooms.

Carthage ISD band director resigns, citing new law requiring Ten Commandments in classroom

On Monday, Johnnie Cotton resigned from his role at Carthage ISD. He said the decision came after he was asked to install the Ten Commandments in his classroom.

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WFAA @wfaach8.bsky.social · 2d

A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, which had originally been scheduled for next week in Chicago, has been relocated to Florida amid the immigration crackdown in the city.