WFAA News Investigates

Irving fire chief on hot seat over safety stats

Irving Fire Department Chief Mario Molina was on the hot seat at City Hall on Wednesday. Council members wanted to know whether the performance of the city's fire department as glowing as Molina claims it to be.

Irving firefighters say cuts put them and the public at risk

While Irving city leaders were spending millions to develop an entertainment center, the Irving Fire Department budget was being slashed three percent over two years. And while the fire chief says safety has improved, some firefighters disagree.

Babies for braces? News 8's Medicaid investigations continue

The State of Texas appears to be encouraging teenage girls to become pregnant so they can receive free braces on their teeth under Medicaid.

Rainwaters overflow chemical containment ponds in Waxahachie

The recent rainwater is creating more than just flooding concerns in north Texas. State and local officials in Waxahachie are responding to the accidental runoff of chemically polluted waters leftover from the massive chemical spill last October.

Magnablend closes deal on former Super Collider site

Magnablend, which made headlines in October after their Waxahachie plant exploded, wants the property to resume mixing chemicals for the fracking industry.

Residents furious over repeat, 'revolving-door' offenders

A group of Dallas residents struggling to reform their inner city neighborhood is frustrated. They say rehabbing and living in their neighborhood is easy. Convincing judges to imprison repeat offenders roaming their streets seems impossible.

Desperate homeowners fall victim to high-pressure promises

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Victoria Velasquez and Melissa Bostick don't know each other, but they have a lot in common. Both are in financial trouble because they tried to solve their mortgage problems quickly without research.

Chemical plant relocation upsetting Ellis County residents

Three months ago, a chemical plant explosion upset Waxahachie residents exposed to the smoke and fumes. Now, plant officials are upsetting residents with plans to expand to an infamous plot of land on the outskirts of town.

News 8 reports spur new rules for Texas career schools

After six years of reports on abuses at career colleges, the Texas Workforce Commission has adopted new rules to strengthen regulation.

Crooked Teeth: Medicaid Millions

This is the story about hundreds of millions of Texas taxpayer dollars and a program designed to help poor children who have severely crooked teeth. News 8 uncovered the story about how some dentists exploited the system to make millions.