Matt Howerton
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Dallas, TX, United States
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Hundreds gather in downtown Decatur to pray for Athena Strand's family
The event was organized by Wise County Judge J.D. Clark, who tearfully addressed the crowd about Strand's death Monday night. → Read More
Athena Strand: Missing 7-year-old's body found two days after going missing in Wise County, police say
Police had been looking for the missing Wise County girl for almost two days and put out an AMBER Alert. She first reported missing on Wednesday evening. → Read More
Grabbing attention and disgust: New California billboards point to Uvalde mass shooting as a reason not to move to Texas
It's still not clear who or what entity is behind the billboards. 'FoxPoint Media' leases the space but didn't return requests for comment Thursday. → Read More
WATCH: Mama bobcat and three kittens spotted at Plano golf course
Brian Hughes took video of the bobcats from his backyard that sits along the course at Gleneagles. He's seen wildlife there before but nothing like this. → Read More
Every Sunday, this Ellis County cowboy waves at drivers from an I-45 overpass atop his horse solely to spread happiness
Clint Sparks, a J Bar C Cowboy Church member in Palmer, has sat atop his horse since 2015 near FM813 and I-45 to simply be a beacon of encouragement. → Read More
GOP State House candidate indicted for impersonating public servant
The candidate, a Dallas officer named Fred Frazier, is accused of impersonating a public servant to get rid of campaign signs belonging to a runoff opponent he beat. → Read More
Grapevine lovebirds searching for mystery couple who took their first-ever photo so they can receive a wedding invite
The mystery couple encouraged the photo in case Andrew Murray and Lyndsey Luther ever got married. → Read More
Love Ted Lasso? A Dallas baker recreated the 'biscuits' from the show
Cathy McEachern of Lemma's Bakeshop is getting nationwide requests for her "Lasso Biscuits." She's booked for orders until after Christmas. → Read More
Can the 'Yellowstone' stars actually ride a horse? Fort Worth fans found out
Going into the final days of the 2021 NCHA World Championships, the Careity Foundation hosted three original cast members from one of the hottest shows on TV. → Read More
Dallas-based study finds 63% of consumers will be shopping in stores vs. online this holiday season
The study found 37% of around 1,000 consumers polled would do all shopping online. 50% said they would shop early due to the possibility of limited inventory. → Read More
Dallas ISD says it will enforce a mask mandate until a court orders the district to stop, despite Texas Supreme Court ruling
The Texas Supreme Court granted a major win to Gov. Greg Abbott in both Dallas and Bexar Counties Sunday, upholding his executive ban on mask mandates. → Read More
A Dallas food landmark since 1974, Great American Hero sandwich shop closing its doors as owner retires
Owner Dominick Oliverie, 74, said it's time for him to retire and focus on family. He plans to keep the shop open until Halloween 2021. → Read More
USDOT: 70% of airline complaints centered around refunds in April as industry wrestles with delays, cancelations
In recent weeks, the airline industry has struggled with cancelations and delays as sudden weather events nationwide created a perfect storm with ongoing labor short → Read More
Amid 911 center shortages, city officials urge using non-emergency lines to report illegal fireworks on Fourth of July weekend
WFAA has reported extensively in June about how Dallas' 911 call center has lagged due to lack of staffing. → Read More
A lawn mower blade through a windshield? It happened to a Plano couple driving on I-635
Lauren Drum and her husband were riding along I-635 Saturday when a driver kicked up some debris that came flying their way -- including a 20-inch lawn mower blade. → Read More
Young child dead, 2 others injured after a stabbing in southeast Dallas, police say
A teen and a relative of the child were also injured, neighbors told WFAA. → Read More
'I got plenty,' says Vietnam veteran whose bluebonnet fields in Ennis are nothing short of breathtaking
Joe Dolezalik's farm in Ennis has 35 flush acres of bluebonnets. It's been a popular spot for photos this year, and the visits bring new meaning to the Vietnam vet. → Read More
Couch burning, fireworks part of the celebrations in Waco as Baylor Bears see historic win against Gonzaga
Revelers took to the streets to celebrate the win, chanting "Baylor" over and over. → Read More
'It was overwhelming: D-FW vaccine hunter Facebook group grows from 499 to 29K members, helping thousands get shots along the way
Post after post as you scrolled was met with dignity and respect. There was a "we're all in this together" vibe. → Read More
Gov. Abbott criticizes conditions at temporary housing facilities for migrants; WFAA gets glimpse inside the convention center
WFAA could see what appeared to be migrant teens inside the convention center talking, enjoying dinner and gazing toward the Dallas skyline. → Read More