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Matt Howerton

Dallas

AP, 8x Emmy, and Murrow award-winning News Reporter for @WFAA | @Baylor Bear | Texan

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  • 2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Matt Howerton

    DALLAS, Texas — On the eve of Luka Dončić’s return to Dallas as a Los Angeles Laker, fans are channeling grief and frustration into bold public expression—including a new mural unveiled in the Cedars neighborhood directly criticizing Mavericks General Manager Nico Harrison. The mural, painted at 2635 S.

  • 2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Matt Howerton

    DALLAS — A humble Persian café near Dallas Love Field Airport has gained viral attention after a TikTok video showcasing the restaurant and its 84-year-old owner, Abdol “Samad” Afghanipour, racked up nearly 2 million views. “This restaurant, a small restaurant, is not fancy,” Afghanipour said. “But the food is excellent. It’s fresh. I make it early in the morning every day."  Afghanipour, who immigrated from Iran in 1982, has operated his restaurant singlehandedly since opening it in 1989.

  • 2 weeks ago | cbs19.tv | Matt Howerton

    GRAND SALINE, Texas — A tornado left at least six property owners in Van Zandt County with damage Friday. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of North Texas Friday afternoon, which included Delta, Hopkins, Lamar and Rains Counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) surveyed the area and confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Van Zandt County, south and east of Grand Saline. According to the NWS, the tornado had a nine-mile path with a width of 75 yards.

  • 2 weeks ago | wfaa.com | Matt Howerton

    GRAND SALINE, Texas — Severe weather left at least six property owners in Van Zandt County with damage Friday. Tornado warnings were issued for parts of North Texas Friday afternoon, which included Delta, Hopkins, Lamar and Rains Counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) plans to survey the area to confirm if a tornado touched down. The Grand Saline Fire Department confirmed to WFAA that the damage ranges from minor to severe but that no injuries have been reported.

  • 4 weeks ago | abc10.com | Paul Livengood |Matt Howerton

    DALLAS — According to court documents, the owner of a Tesla that was keyed at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has filed a lawsuit against the man now criminally charged with the damage. The video of the keying went viral online, and Donald Trump Jr. amplified it by posting a screenshot of the man's face. "Internet do your thing," Trump Jr. posted to X.

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Matt Howerton
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10 Apr 25

Luka after the game and scoring nearly 50 points on his old team: “It was amazing to experience the fans—the way they cheered for me and accepted me.” Said it was great seeing old teammates, but that there were mixed emotions when he was rolling up to the AAC today. Said he https://t.co/g8Ptb01kvc

Matt Howerton
Matt Howerton @HowertonNews
29 Mar 25

Heyyyyyyyyy @Rangers! 1-1. https://t.co/cUD6JEz8AH

Matt Howerton
Matt Howerton @HowertonNews
16 Mar 25

Ladies and gentlemen…behold! It is @JesseWFAA—Lisan al Gaib. https://t.co/VSobFWu6oi