Cynthia Izaguirre

Dallas

Wife of Capt. Awesome, mom of three, Dallas Native, proud #DISD and #UNT grad. Working for the station I grew up watching…WFAA. Go Mean Green! #GMG

Articles

Longfellow Academy bids farewell to historic building

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

DALLAS — It's the end of an era -- and the beginning of a new one for Dallas ISD's Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Career Exploration Academy. The school is gearing up to say goodbye to its 78-year-old building. And if you have a connection to the school, there's a special invitation for you. As the principal told us, Longfellow wouldn't be the legacy school it is without you.
Wednesday's Child: Sisters Chloe and Aerial share silent voices, strong bond

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

DALLAS — This week's edition of Wednesday's Child features two sisters, 12-year-old Chloe and 13-year-old Aerial. They don't use words, but their joy speaks for them. "I just think they're adorable!" said Julie Bishop, the two sisters' caseworker. Chloe and Aerial are both on the autism spectrum and nonverbal. "Chloe does know two signs.
Wednesday’s Child: 12-year-old Michael seeks a family full of laughter and lasting love

3 weeks ago | tspantx.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

When asked how he wants to be treated in a home, Michael simply replied, “I get treated nicely, that’s the main one.”DALLAS — This week’s Wednesday’s Child is a bright and big-hearted boy looking for his forever family. Michael is the kind of child who lights up a room the moment he walks in. At just 12 years old and heading into 8th grade, he has already faced more hardship than most people will in a lifetime. Michael has been in and out of foster care since the age of five.
Wednesday's Child: 12-year-old Michael seeks a family full of laughter and lasting love

3 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

DALLAS — This week's Wednesday's Child is a bright and big-hearted boy looking for his forever family. Michael is the kind of child who lights up a room the moment he walks in. At just 12 years old and heading into 8th grade, he has already faced more hardship than most people will in a lifetime. Michael has been in and out of foster care since the age of five. His journey through the system has been shaped by trauma, but also by a strength of spirit that can't be taught.
Wednesday’s Child: 15-year-old Jasmine looking for animal-loving forever family

1 month ago | tspantx.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

ROCKWALL, Texas — We’ve all seen the studies about how furry friends improve both our mental and physical health. That is the case for this week’s Wednesday’s Child. She calls herself the animal whisperer, and she can’t imagine her life without them. Building strong bonds with animals is a gift that 15-year-old Jasmine was born with. “I’m the best animal person and whisperer,” she said during our adventure at the Huddin Homestead Fun Farm in Rockwall. “The bunnies. Oh my God, they’re so fluffy.
Wednesday's Child: 15-year-old Jasmine looking for animal-loving forever family

1 month ago | wfaa.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

ROCKWALL, Texas — We've all seen the studies about how furry friends improve both our mental and physical health. That is the case for this week's Wednesday's Child. She calls herself the animal whisperer, and she can't imagine her life without them. Building strong bonds with animals is a gift that 15-year-old Jasmine was born with. "I'm the best animal person and whisperer," she said during our adventure at the Huddin Homestead Fun Farm in Rockwall. "The bunnies. Oh my God, they're so fluffy.
Wednesday's Child: 15-year-old Isaiah dances through adversity, dreaming of Juilliard's stage

1 month ago | wfaa.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

GARLAND, Texas — Mark our words, this week's Wednesday's Child is going to end up on Broadway one day! Isaiah is incredibly talented and is going to make his forever family very proud. WFAA met the 15-year-old at Jumping World in Garland. Instead of playing video games or bouncing on the trampolines, he wanted to show us his graceful dancing moves. Since he was a little boy, his advocates believe Isaiah has always been destined for greatness. First, he has a strong name that he is proud of.
Wednesday's Child: From football dreams to family goals, Mark and Jonathan still hope for a forever family

1 month ago | cbs19.tv | Cynthia Izaguirre

DALLAS — Three years ago, we asked for your help finding a forever home for two brothers who needed a home. Mark and Jonathan weren’t adopted then, but we hope their second appearance as our Wednesday’s Child will finally lead them to their forever family. You might remember the first time we featured Mark and Jonathan in 2022. Mark was 10 years old at the time. "I'm kind. I'm encouraging, and I'm funny," he told us during an adventure at Andretti Karting and Games in The Colony.
Wednesday's Child: From football dreams to family goals, Mark and Jonathan still hope for a forever family

1 month ago | wfaa.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

DALLAS — Three years ago, we asked for your help finding a forever home for two brothers who needed a home. Mark and Jonathan weren’t adopted then, but we hope their second appearance as our Wednesday’s Child will finally lead them to their forever family. You might remember the first time we featured Mark and Jonathan in 2022. Mark was 10 years old at the time. "I'm kind. I'm encouraging, and I'm funny," he told us during an adventure at Andretti Karting and Games in The Colony.
'I just need someone.' | Wednesday's Child Samantha longs for adoption amid birthday milestone

1 month ago | wfaa.com | Cynthia Izaguirre

FORT WORTH, Texas — Today's Wednesday's Child says she wants a loving family who will "be there" and appreciate who she is. WFAA met 16-year-old Samantha at the Casa Mañana Theatre in Fort Worth, where they treated her to a make-up class, a tour, and a whole lot of special memories. "They made me feel special and I can't say that about a lot of people," said Samantha about the warm hospitality. She laughed and giggled a lot during the adventure.