David Schechter, WFAA TV

David Schechter

WFAA TV

Dallas, TX, United States

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Past articles by David:

Is Tornado Alley shifting? The answer might make your head spin

Are more tornadoes touching down to the east of Tornado Alley's typical boundaries than before? Or is that just anecdotal? We asked some experts to find out. → Read More

We're No. 1! More people move to Texas from California than any other state. But... why?

37 percent of Californians say they've seriously considered leaving because of high housing costs. Texas doesn't have that problem. → Read More

The sea is rising faster now than any time in the last 3,000 years, experts say, slowly swallowing the Texas Gulf Coast

The Texas Gulf is a major economic engine for the state and the U.S. It is threatened by rising sea level, acidifying ocean water and permanent loss of coastline. → Read More

'It’s an insult.' | Blacks in Dallas 3 times more likely than whites to be denied a home loan

Banking Below 30 has been crunching new numbers, and we're finding Blacks and Hispanics are denied home loans at much higher rights - even when similarly qualified. → Read More

WFAA series prompts congressional testimony about ‘travesty’ of banks refusing to loan to minorities

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday exploring how banks are ignoring minority communities in southern Dallas -- and beyond. → Read More

Local governments deposit millions of tax dollars in banks. Some say it's time they demanded racial equity in return.

Local governments keep your tax dollars in banks. A responsible banking ordinance requires a government to evaluate how well those banks serve the community. → Read More

Largest school districts in North Texas to remain closed Monday and Tuesday

Some school buildings across North Texas were so badly damaged in last week’s winter storm that students will not return to class on Monday or Tuesday. → Read More

Thousands of Texas electric customers will be involuntarily switched to new providers, as companies fail

The Texas Public Utility Commission takes steps to limit exposure to some customers from the costs of this emergency. → Read More

Doctors turning to old, effective therapy to fight spike of COVID-19 cases

Convalescent plasma therapy is understood as a short-cut to make sick people better, faster. Anyone who's been ill can donate after blood donation screening. → Read More

VERIFY: How well does an electric car handle the grind of an epic road trip?

Can an EV do all the things a conventional car can? And are they really a silver bullet for fighting climate change? We spent 20 hours on the road to find out. → Read More

Vote by mail: Here's who's eligible in Texas

Fear of COVID-19 is not a reason that qualifies for a mail-in ballot. → Read More

Experts see parallels between coronavirus crisis and climate change

Climate change and coronavirus are separate issues. However, people who've been looking at these two issues together they see parallels. → Read More

VERIFY: Here's how ibuprofen impacts coronavirus symptoms

We're also investigating if the virus lives in swimming pools and if a beard will make you more susceptible. → Read More

As highway traffic plummets, new road construction funds in doubt

For the week of March 22-28, the last full week of the month, the volume of toll transactions was down 47%. → Read More

VERIFY: Loss of smell and taste are symptoms of COVID-19

237 patients who reported a loss of smell and later tested positive for COVID19. For about 20% loss of smell was their only early symptom. → Read More

Carry-out or drive-thru? Restaurants required to close dining rooms

Health officials are concerned the coronavirus can spread easily in places where people congregate like restaurant dining rooms. → Read More

VERIFY: Does Texas wine suck?

Texas is known for its delicious barbecue and tacos. But what about the wine? → Read More

VERIFY: Do kids benefit from recess?

Kids aren't just little adults. But it's easy to see them that way. They have different needs and there's tons of research that says that includes free play. → Read More

VERIFY: Do kids benefit from recess?

Kids aren't just little adults. But it's easy to see them that way. They have different needs and there's tons of research that says that includes free play. → Read More

VERIFY: Are Texas lakes and rivers clean enough to swim in?

You can't swim in Trinity, in Dallas. Same for White Rock Lake. Too much poop in the water. So where can you safely swim? → Read More