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McKinney Mayor George Fuller reflects on eight years in office

20 hours ago | wfaa.com | Jobin Panicker

MCKINNEY, Texas — Voters will head to the polls in parts of North Texas on Saturday. There are several runoff elections for city council and mayor's races where no candidate got a majority of the votes in May. Voters in McKinney will elect a new mayor. The city is growing, with census data showing the population growing by an estimated 30,000 people since 2020. WFAA sat down with outgoing Mayor George Fuller about the challenge his successor will face.
Community advocates urge action as gun violence injures 7 in South Dallas

23 hours ago | wfaa.com | Brittani Moncrease

DALLAS — There is a reason why they wear orange. “It's also a color that shows the dignity of human life,” said Miriam Sharma, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. It is a value Miriam Sharm takes seriously as a mother, nurse, and volunteer for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. She and other volunteers outside Dallas Police Headquarters have been working to end gun violence. “What are we going to de as a country to finally say enough is enough.
Mansfield graduating seniors get heartfelt notes from principal

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Sydney Persing

MANSFIELD, Texas — Graduation ceremonies are often filled with proud families, smiling seniors and words of encouragement. But at Mansfield ISD's Summit High School, the Class of 2025 received something extra — a personal message from their principal, written by hand.
Keelon Russell, former Duncanville QB, mourns twin sister Kierston's death

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Zachary Yanes

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The twin sister of former Duncanville High School quarterback Keelon Russell, Kierston Russell, died Wednesday, according to a report from ESPN’s Chris Low. Tuscaloosa police, in a statement obtained by ESPN, said her death appeared to be “non-criminal in nature.” No further details were released. Keelon Russell has shared several condolences on his Instagram story from friends and family mourning the loss.
Survivor of Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting: Dallas teacher finds healing in family and gratitude

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Brittani Moncrease

DALLAS — Pictures of her daughter mean more to Columbia Renix now than ever. “Now, I take more videos of me if anything does happen,” said Renix, a Wilmer Hutchins High School teacher. Renix showed WFAA a pair of eyeglasses. It’s a reminder of what could have been. “Now it’s in my mind all the time of being like, I could not be here," Renix said.
North Texans win $1 million from lottery scratch-off ticket games

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Rachel Snyder

DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — A pair of North Texans are $1 million richer after winning prizes from scratch ticket games, according to the Texas Lottery. A Granbury resident recently claimed a $1 million top-prize winning ticket in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game Big Money, according to a press release. The winner bought that ticket at Last Chance at 8500 Mitchell Bend Court in Granbury, according to a press release. The winner chose to remain anonymous.
Crews find at least 10 vehicles in pond at Lake Cliff in Oak Cliff in Dallas

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Rachel Snyder

DALLAS — Crews found at least 10 cars in a pond at Lake Cliff in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas on Thursday, and it's believed some of the vehicles may have connections to missing persons cases, sources tell WFAA. Sources say the vehicles were found as part of routine cleaning of the pond, which hasn't been done at the Lake Cliff pond in about 10 years.
Gordon residents send high school baseball team off to state championship

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Richard Solomon

GORDON, Texas — There’s a certain quiet still hanging over the town of Gordon. Damage from a tornado that ripped through more than two weeks ago still lingers. “They’ve been through a lot these last couple of weeks,” said Gordon resident Lauren Jackson. More than 30 homes were damaged. The storm tore through parts of the high school, including its athletic facilities. But in the middle of the rubble, there’s still a team to cheer for.
Dallas Wings proposed practice facility location approved by Park Board

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Rachel Snyder

DALLAS — Plans for a new practice facility for the WNBA's Dallas Wings took a step forward Thursday after some Dallas City Council members had called for a pause on the plans for it earlier this week. The Dallas Park and Recreation Board on Thursday approved allowing part of Joey Georgusis Park at 1200 N. Cockrell Hill Road in Far West Oak Cliff to be used for the proposed new practice facility for the Wings.
WFAA Weather Alert Day: North Texas faces storms Saturday night

2 days ago | wfaa.com | Jesse Hawila

DALLAS — Watch live radar and regular forecast updates from our meteorologists on our Smart TV streaming app WFAA+ and download the WFAA mobile app for alerts from our weather team as they come. A complex of thunderstorms will race out of Oklahoma Saturday night and move into parts of North Texas. We expect them to cross the Red River sometime after 8 p.m. Saturday. This will bring the risk of rain and thunderstorms, some with strong wind gusts, to the area.