WFAA-TV (Dallas, TX)

WFAA, a virtual channel and VHF digital channel 8, is an ABC-affiliated TV station that serves the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with its license based in Dallas, Texas. Owned by Tegna, Inc., WFAA operates from its main studio at the WFAA Communications Center Studios located at 606 Young Street in downtown Dallas, conveniently adjacent to the former offices of The Dallas Morning News. Additionally, the station features a secondary studio in the Victory Park area, which is utilized for its newscasts, and its transmitter is situated south of Belt Line Road in Cedar Hill. Notably, WFAA is one of the few broadcast stations west of the Mississippi River that starts with the "W" prefix.

Local

English

Television

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Global

#12747

United States

#2340

Arts and Entertainment/TV Movies and Streaming

#62

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Articles

Mansfield graduating seniors get heartfelt notes from principal

20 hours 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

23 hours 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.
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

1 day 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.
Dallas Wings proposed practice facility location approved by Park Board

1 day 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

1 day 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.
New Dallas police chief clarifies policy on immigration enforcement after new interview

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Rachel Snyder

DALLAS — New Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux sought to clarify the department's policies on immigration enforcement when asked about it Wednesday after a new interview appeared to show him taking a different tone on the issue from previous police leaders in the city. "Our stance hasn't changed since I've been here," Comeaux said in a press conference Wednesday. "We're going to do the right thing, we're going to do our jobs, and we will not be searching for immigrants.
Former Dallas Cowboy Greg Hardy arrested in North Texas, police confirm

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Ryan Osborne

RICHARDSON, Texas — Former Dallas Cowboys player Greg Hardy was arrested in Richardson on a charge of assault of a family member, according to jail records. Hardy was booked into the Richardson jail at 2:29 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of assault causing bodily injury to a family member, according to records. His bond has not been set yet. More details about the case were not released.
American Airlines just launched a new nonstop flight from DFW to a popular European city

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Ryan Osborne

DALLAS — North Texas is now just one flight away from Venice, Italy. American Airlines on Thursday is launching its inaugural flight from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Venice's Marco Polo Airport. The daily route, which will operate on a Boeing 787-8, will be the lone nonstop offering to Venice from North Texas.
Two dead following SWAT standoff, shooting in Garland, police say

1 day ago | wfaa.com | Zachary Yanes

GARLAND, Texas — Two people are dead following a SWAT standoff and officer-involved shooting at a Garland motel Tuesday afternoon, according to police. Garland police said officers responded to a disturbance around 1:50 p.m. at a Motel 6 in the 12700 block of LBJ Freeway. The call involved a dispute between a motel tenant and hotel management. When officers tried to speak with the tenant, police said the person pointed a firearm at them.