Krista Summerville

Dallas

Journalist at WFAA-TV (Dallas, TX)

Digital Executive Producer at @wfaa ~ Foodie 🌮 Traveler 🌍 Mental Health & Diversity Advocate

Articles

Irving unveils “Timeless Irving” mural in Downtown Heritage District

1 week ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

IRVING, Texas — The City of Irving celebrated the unveiling of its newest public art installation, Timeless Irving, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the heart of the Downtown Irving Heritage District. The mural is located at the intersection of O’Connor Road and Rock Island Road, and spans more than 5,000 square feet, featuring a colorful tribute to Irving’s rich history and evolving identity.
Grand Prairie crash leaves two dead, two injured, officials say

1 week ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A weekend crash claimed two lives after a Ford truck veered off the road and struck a tree, Grand Prairie police said. On May 4, around 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a single-vehicle accident near SE 8th Street and Teal Drive. Police say the Ford truck driver was traveling south on SE 8th Street, veered off the roadway and then hit a tree. The driver and one passenger were pronounced dead at the scene, Grand Prairie PD said.
North Texas set to host ACM’s 60th with star-studded events across town

1 week ago | tspantx.com | Krista Summerville

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North Texas gears up for a star-studded ACM Awards week: Here are 8 things you can do

1 week ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

FRISCO, Texas — Country music fans, get ready! The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards are coming to Frisco on May 8 — but the party kicks off well before then. Whether you're into live music, celebrity meet-and-greets, golf, or gala glamour, this year'sACM Awards Week is packed with unforgettable events.
SMU to break ground on state-of-the-art library dedicated to the American West

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

DALLAS — This week, Southern Methodist University (SMU) will break ground on a major new facility—the Rees-Jones Library of the American West. The library will house the Rees-Jones Collection of Western Americana, along with the holdings of SMU’s DeGolyer Library and related special collections.
Glenn Heights names Glyn Horn as new police chief

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

GLENN HEIGHTS, Texas — The City of Glenn Heights has officially named Dr. Glyn Horn as its new Chief of Police—and for him, the decision to step into this role felt like an easy one. Chief Horn, who started last month, brings a diverse background in policing and leadership. He’s known for transforming departments and creating a culture built on trust, development, and transparency, the city said in a news release.
Charter bus with nearly 60 onboard crashes into semi-truck in North Texas

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

FORT WORTH, Texas — A charter bus carrying passengers to a church concert series was involved in a collision with a semi truck in far north Fort Worth on Friday afternoon. At about noon, the bus carrying nearly 60 passengers, including students with the Singing Youth of Denver, was involved in the crash on southbound U.S. Highway 287, just north of Bonds Ranch Road, our media partner, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reported.
Fatal crash shuts down southbound Loop 12 near Shady Grove in Dallas, officials say

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

DALLAS — A fatal wreck involving two vehicles has shut down the southbound lanes of Loop 12 near the E Shady Grove exit. Just before 2:30 p.m., the Dallas Police Department responded to an accident in the 2500 block of North Walton Walker Boulevard. When officers arrived, they determined two vehicles had collided, resulting in the death of one person, police said. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded and transported the person to the hospital, where they were later pronounced dead, police said.
Three bodies discovered near creek in North Texas, deputies say

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

HOOD COUNTY, Texas — Three adult bodies were found near a "water-filled creek" in northern Hood County, authorities said. The Parker County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said the bodies were discovered along FM 167 (Temple Hall Highway) on Thursday. The remains described as a Black male, a white male, and a white female were recovered and sent to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to PCSO.
The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here are the music legends that will be in North Texas for the show.

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Krista Summerville

DALLAS — Excuse me, you look like you might want to see the next generation of country music acts clean up at the 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards, taking place at The Star in Frisco. Fans of the genre have long committed Ella Langley and Riley Green's throwback duet, “You Look Like You Love Me” to memory, and soon, they'll get to celebrate them and many others at the awards show.