Ariel Plasencia
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Illinois, United States
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Dallas City Council increases financial assistance as part of homebuyers program
On Wednesday, Dallas City Council voted to increase the amount of financial assistance offered under the traditional DHAP program and Targeted Incentive Program. → Read More
Ticket prices surge for Kyrie Irving's Mavs home debut at American Airlines Center
One fan told WFAA he paid $600 for his ticket to Monday night's game. → Read More
What's a horned frog? Explaining TCU's mascot... which actually isn't a frog at all. (It's a lizard!)
We asked the Fort Worth Zoo to school us on Horned Frogs -- and we learned that they have built-in defense mechanisms specifically designed to ward off dog attacks. → Read More
TCU players, North Texas doctors react to injury to Bills safety Damar Hamlin
“When things like this happen...there’s always a certain level of anxiety. And I’ve found the best way to deal with that is to talk through it," Sonny Dykes said. → Read More
TCU fans welcome home championship-bound football team
The Horned Frogs are set for a championship matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs. → Read More
MedStar treating 9 people each day on average for flu-like illness in December
The emergency and non-emergency ambulance service provider for 15 Tarrant County cities told WFAA its crews are treating an average of nine people each day. → Read More
TCU punter Jordy Sandy kicking for a cause
The Australian football player has pledged to donate $20 to Hope Center 4 Autism for every punt he lands inside the 20-yard line. → Read More
North Texas veterinarians keeping close eye on respiratory illnesses, canine influenza in dogs
Symptoms to watch out for include coughing, fever, sneezing, a refusal to eat or eye/nose discharge. → Read More
Thanksgiving cooking tips from barbecue experts
Adding mayo to your turkey recipe? How to trim a brisket? New side dish to add to your table? Experts at Zavala's Barbecue & Terry Black's BBQ have got you covered. → Read More
North Texas food banks prepare for Thanksgiving, higher demand while also feeling effects of inflation
"It’s difficult. There’s so many people. There's so much competition to get the same food," NTFB's Anna Kurian said. → Read More
'Multiple miracles in every house' | North Texas communities surveying damage after tornadoes
“We’re just so grateful that everyone walked away because there’s no reason they should have,” Kandi Brannan said. → Read More
Have you been getting text messages from political candidates? Data shows Texas has the second most robotexts in the country
“It’s annoying to the point where I’ve tried to block them. I’ve tried to delete all the ones that come through so that it won’t be a repeat,” voter Shawn Hill said. → Read More
North Texas counties prepare poll workers for early voting
Monday marks exactly one week away from the start of early voting. → Read More
Dallas, Collin counties helping voters register ahead of November election
Tuesday is the deadline to register to vote. Collin County's event to register is on until midnight. → Read More
Spooky! Your jack-o'-lantern may cost you more this year
The owners of Hall’s Pumpkin Farm in Grapevine said they had to pay more to get their pumpkins in this year. → Read More
What's the biggest sports storyline? Fans in North Texas debate Aaron Judge seeking 62, Cowboys' Cooper Rush and TCU football
“Aaron Judge, no doubt,” Jonathan Trujillo, who attended Game 1 of Tuesday’s doubleheader at Globe Life Field, said. → Read More
One of three men accused of murdering former NBA player Andre Emmett found guilty
The two remaining suspects accused of killing Emmett, Michael Lucky and Keith Johnson, have yet to stand trial. → Read More
Popular North Texas BBQ joint takes turkey off menu as costs rise
On average, grocery store shoppers are paying $1.30 more per pound for fresh bone-in split turkey breasts this year compared to last year, USDA data shows. → Read More
Grand Prairie Fire Department prepares for flash flooding
“It only takes about six inches of moving water to sweep an adult off their feet and carry them down stream,” GPFD Battalion Chief Joe Harvey said. → Read More
Dallas County reports 10% increase in youth COVID-19 cases over last week
Most Dallas ISD students head back to school Aug. 15. Meanwhile, Tarrant County is offering COVID and school-required vaccines at mass clinics this week. → Read More