Matt Howerton

1 week ago | wfaa.com | Matt Howerton

ARLINGTON, Texas — The man who built an empire on blood, sweat, and knockouts is now betting on hooves and horns. Dana White, UFC president and mixed martial arts mogul, is stepping into a new kind of cage—one fenced by steel and dirt. His prized bull, Dana White’s Playmate, is set to buck at the PBR World Finals at AT&T Stadium this weekend. And if you've been paying attention, you know this isn’t some celebrity hobby. It’s personal.

1 week ago | wfaa.com | Matt Howerton

DALLAS, Texas — Beginning Wednesday, travelers will be required to present a Real ID-compliant license or identification card to pass through TSA security checkpoints at U.S. airports, however, TSA and Homeland Security officials say travelers who don't have a Real ID-compliant license or identification card won't be barred from flying, but will face additional screening that could delay them.

1 week ago | wfaa.com | Matt Howerton

SOUTHLAKE, Texas — At Carroll ISD in Southlake, where national headlines have been frequent, students and parents are rallying behind two familiar faces they say represent stability in a district gripped by potential change. At a packed school board meeting Monday night, the community showed up — not for a football game, but for their principals.

2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Matt Howerton

HURST, Texas — Sally Maze isn’t just 90 years old — she’s 90 years fabulous. The Hurst nonagenarian has taken the internet by storm with her no-filter takes, Texas pride and unshakable love of Braum's, Dairy Queen and Sonic. “Texas born, Texas bred, and when I die I’ll be Texas dead,” Maze said proudly while telling WFAA she grew up a Fort Worth girl. It all started last November, when Sally's daughter Katherine Rauzi had about 1,000 followers on Instagram.

3 weeks ago | kvue.com | Matt Howerton

FORT WORTH, Texas — JD's Hamburgers, a local restaurant in Fort Worth, has experienced increased patronage due to its proximity to the filming location of the Paramount+ series Landman. The show's production has not only brought in crew members but also attracted fans eager to catch a glimpse of the set. As the Texas lawmakers consider SB22, which would more than double film incentives in the Lone Star State, it's a success story that comes with Hollywood building its sets here.