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12/02/2008

Lewisville residents want influence over pipelines
WFAA-TV
Lewisville is the latest to call on the Texas legislature to give municipalities more authority to decide where the companies locate wells.

The homeowners argue natural gas companies have too much power in Texas.

Reckless driving charge for man, 83, who plunged into crowd
accident victim
KLTV
Medics take an accident victim to the hospital.

Charles Lacy George injured eight members of a Cub Scout troop and two adult volunteers attending a Christmas parade. One boy is still in serious condition.

Jets' Jackets: Mavs' Terry brings warmth to homeless
Aaron Chimbel / WFAA.com
Mavericks guard Jason Terry handing out a coat.

The line is long. Homeless men and women who want and need something to keep warm this winter.

Horses abandoned by cash-strapped owners
horse
HSNT
An abandoned horse gets some TLC from volunteers.

The Humane Society of North Texas says the souring economy is responsible for a spike in the number of homeless horses.

Relatives struggle with loss of 7 family members
coffins
WFAA-TV

The sight of seven coffins was overwhelming to family members struggling to cope with the aftermath of a tragic accident.

Cowboys hope December isn't dreadful
AP
Cowboys tight end Martellus Bennett celebrates after scoring Thursday.

The dress rehearsal against NFL lightweights is over. It's show time for the Dallas Cowboys.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: BCS nonsense

Thief steals dying mom's camera, memories
Jami McElrath
WFAA-TV

Jami McElrath has worked for months to document her final days for her two young children. Now many of those memories are gone.

12/01/2008

Plano boy says bus driver spanked, choked him

An investigation is under way after a Plano boy said his bus driver not only spanked him several times, but also choked him.

New skyscraper part of downtown Dallas project
skyscraper
WFAA-TV
Artist's sketch of the proposed skyscraper.

There are plans to demolish a '50s-era office building and replace it with a 57-story condo tower.

HUD aids in help for families facing foreclosure

Along with a struggling economy comes foreclosures, and there have been a record number of those this year in North Texas.

Cowboys know stats don't tell all about Steelers
AP
Cowboys linebacker DeMarcus Ware scaks Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck Thursday.

The seven sacks the Dallas Cowboys defense recorded Thanksgiving Day were the most by a Cowboys team in one game in 11 years.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: BCS nonsense

Exclusive: Four arrests in Dallas crime spree
crime spree

Two adults and two juveniles are in custody in connection with a series of robberies, burglaries and a kidnapping.

Bedridden woman dies in Grand Prairie fire
fatal fire
Bryan Titsworth / WFAA-TV

Police found the victim's body in her burning mobile home early today.

Two-alarm apartment fire in Dallas
apartment fire
WFAA-TV
The rising sun glinted off heavy smoke rising from the fire scene.

Seven families were displaced by the blaze at the Sienna Springs complex in Northwest Dallas this morning.

Arlington to aid in buying of foreclosed homes

Arlington has introduced what it is calling a "Neighborhood Stabilization" plan that aims to get families back into homes within the next four years.

11/30/2008

Dallas hostage drama ends peacefully

Three adults and three children were in harm's way as a man held police at bay for three hours into early Sunday morning.

Four pedestrians struck in Deep Ellum
WFAA-TV

The driver was arrested after witnesses of the early Sunday incident provided information to police.

Are you ready for digital TV?
DTV

WFAA will broadcast two on-air tests Monday and Tuesday to help you get ready for the digital TV switch in February.

Boater missing after craft capsizes
search
WFAA-TV

The search for an 18-year-old man was set to resume early Sunday.

11/29/2008

Police uncover cockfighting matches in Dallas
cockfight
WFAA-TV

Nearly everyone who was at the Pleasant Grove ranch site denied being there to see roosters fight to the death.

Wake held for family killed in Mexico
Accociated Press
A view of an unfinished bridge in Ojinaga, Mexico.

A wake was held Saturday night for a family who died when their car plunged from a bridge.

Fires this holiday leave 75 homeless

For one victim in Fort Worth, it's the second time he's been burned out.

Farmer saves cash with 3-wheel pickup
WFAA-TV
The three-wheeler draws attention - especially from young women, says Mosley.

As if the big three carmakers needed something else to worry about, a north Texas man is turning heads with his unusual, gas-sipping pick-up.

Santas report kids are asking for less
WFAA-TV
Some kids are not asking for expensive toys.

Even kids are feeling the effects of the slowdown and mall santas are hearing about it.

11/28/2008

7 Dallas residents perish in Mexico crash
family killed
Family photo

A sport utility vehicle drove off an unfinished bridge near the border. Four children are among the dead.

Motivational speaker talks about his own health problems
WFAA-TV
Retirement for Zig Ziglar is not an option.

What does Zig Ziglar say about the economic slowdown and his own health setbacks?

Church offers turkey and makeover this Thanksgiving

For one church, Thanksgiving is about more than just helping out the needy with a free meal.

11/27/2008

Dallas man sets up fund for family of slain mom
Wyshina Harris
Family Photo
Wyshina Harris

Wyshina Harris left two children behind when she was shot on the way to work two weeks ago.

North Texas Indians await news from Mumbai
WFAA-TV
A.G Chini already knows of one friend he lost in the attacks.

With more than 100,000 residents in north Texas with ties to India - the effects of this week's terrorist attacks are being felt here.

Slain security guard's family finds way to keep going
WFAA-TV
The murder left Sherita raising four children alone.

Last year, after Thanksgiving, a gunman killed security guard Bobby Washington. This year, his wife recalls her husband of eight years.

11/26/2008

Man's nose leads him to gas leak in Lewisville
WFAA-TV

A Lewisville man's nose led him to a potentially deadly discovery, and now he wants the public to beware.

Video captures violent attack in Dallas crime spree

Police have released video of a violent crime spree in hopes to catch the men behind the Dallas attacks.

Lower gas prices triggers Thanksgiving travel

Cheaper gas has some people changing their plans this Thanksgiving.

Mavericks play ball with blind children

For the Dallas Mavericks Thanksgiving week means a time to show kids how to play basketball, but the youngsters this time aren't ordinary kids.

Bank that got bailout poised to foreclose on senior's home
WFAA-TV
Florine Barrow lives in the house her son started buying for her 10 years ago, when he worked at Yahoo.

Florine Barrow, 88, may lose her home on Tuesday, even though her son is able to make current payments.

Charity sees rise in Thanksgiving meal requests

More north Texans are in need this year and it's going to be a busy Thanksgiving for the Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange.

Stretching Your Dollar: Thanksgiving staples
potatoes
WFAA-TV

The bird, the stuffing, a few potatoes, cranberry sauce and a pumpkin pie. For all five, where's the best value in town?

Shoppers go online for holiday sale prices
shopping
WFAA-TV

For the first time, retailers are letting consumers zero-in on the best post-Thanksgiving bargains by posting prices on their Web sites.

Chemical spill forces DART detour
fuel spill
WFAA-TV

Buses were employed to shuttle Blue Line rail riders around the Forest/Jupiter station this morning.

11/25/2008

Patients get lipo-lift while awake
Lipo lift
WFAA-TV

As we age, gravity works against us and the skin starts to sag and head south. But, hope has come in a new procedure that gives patients a lift while awake.

Fingerprinting finds educators with criminal records

Through months of fingerprinting, the Dallas Independent School District and the Texas Education Agency have provided a clearer picture of who is teaching North Texas students.

Home alone boy, 9, foils burglars
WFAA-TV

A fourth grader - home for the holiday - almost found himself face-to-face with a felon.

Dallas student receives diploma posthumously
WFAA-TV
James Dante Kings.

As a North Texas family continues to search for answers in their son's death, the family is now receiving a treasured piece of his past.

Democrats go to court over e-votes in Irving race

The extremely close Texas House race in Irving tumbled into a state district court yesterday over straight ticket voting with E-vote.

Three found dead in Garland apartment

A concerned co-worker went to check on someone who failed to show up at work Monday and made the gruesome discovery.

Southlake doctor sentenced on child porn charges
Dr. James Shin
WFAA-TV
Dr. James Shin

Dr. James Shin received a 42-month prison term today for downloading sexually explicit images of minors.

Push to make roof work safer

It can be dangerous, even deadly, roofers hitting gas lines in homes in north Texas. There is a push to make roof construction safer.

Family awaits results of fingerprint technology
WFAA-TV
Marianne Wilkinson was shot dead on her doorstep.

A forensic scientist in Britain, who can lift fingerprints from spent shell casings, is now working on the case of a North Richland Hills woman who was gunned down in the doorway of her home.

Fire at Frisco high school construction site
school fire
Walt Zwirko / WFAA.com

The fire started in a stack of roofing material at the new Lone Star High School.

Pacman has one more chance with Cowboys
AP / File
Adam 'Pacman' Jones.

In his first day back Adam "Pacman" Jones wasn't exactly holding court.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: BCS nonsense

Ruptured pipes flood Oak Cliff intersections
flooding
WFAA-TV JamCam

Drivers were dodging high water at at least four Dallas streetcorners early today.

11/24/2008

Dallas police to toss out hundreds of tickets
WFAA-TV

E-mails and memos obtained by News 8 revealed that hundreds of people ticketed in Dallas for violations ranging from speeding to minor assaults will never get penalized.

FW woman among few to get presidential pardon
Brenda Helmer

Brenda Helme said her prayers have been answered after she learned she is one of 14 people President George Bush pardoned Monday.

Stretching Your Dollar: Making money

During these tough economic times, many people are cleaning house to make cash.

AP: Government paying for risky, unapproved drugs

The government may be paying millions for risky medicines that have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

Cowboys defense now living up to potential
AP
Cowboys linebacker Anthony Spencer sacks San Francisco quarterback Shaun Hill Sunday.

Don't look now, but that Dallas Cowboys defense is showing some fight.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: BCS nonsense
SLIDESHOW: Cowboys-49ers

No budget crisis at Dallas City Hall
anti-grease ad
Dallas Water Utilities

The City of Dallas spends $376,000 a year on ads alerting citizens about the danger of pouring grease down the drain.

Warning for Tollway motorists
Tollway
WFAA-TV

Police say someone has been throwing rocks from the Cedar Springs Road overpass down on Dallas North Tollway drivers.

T.O. goes off on the field this time
AP
Cowboys receivers Terrell Owens (right) and Roy Williams after Sunday's win.

Terrell Owens' big day coming after he went public during the week and criticized offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and his scheme and now that Owens has the offensive explosion, the Cowboys would like us to believe its all happen-stance.
WFAA SPORTS BLOG: BCS nonsense
SLIDESHOW: Cowboys-49ers

Don't be surprised by credit card changes
American Express

Some American Express cardholders are being caught off-guard by changes that threaten to put a damper on holiday spending

Ambulance, car collide in Oak Cliff
ambulance crash
Bryan Titsworth / WFAA-TV

Rescue 45 was on its way to a call for help when a car hit the median and crashed into the ambulance early today.

Fingerprint may lead to break in N. Richland Hills murder

A single fingerprint could mean a break in the murder of a North Richland Hills woman, which took place nearly one year ago.

Stores pump up sales to lure customers

While retailers are upping the ante through sales in hopes of luring in customers, it may not be enough.

11/23/2008

Record honors 2 killed outside Garland studio

Months after two Garland musicians were murdered, the spotlight has once again shined on the studio where the men were killed while walking outside.

11/22/2008

Push to honor minorities on Arlington streets
WFAA-TV
Tax dollars will not be required for this project.

It's a fight community leaders lost in Dallas, but a group in Tarrant County believes it can find a compromise.

Volunteers hunt for missing Hood County teen

A teenage girl vanishes, months ago. Now North Texas investigators are fearing the worst. They need volunteers to search for Whitney Zolman's body.

Arson fears unite Oak Cliff neighbors

A Dallas neighborhood is tired of being targeted and tired of living in fear, as the arson attacks escalate.

Newsman, Mr. Peppermint reflect on JFK 45 years later
Belo Interactive.
The presidential limousine speeds towards the triple underpass as a Secret Service agent clings to the rear of the car just moments after the shots were fired.

Bert Shipp, WFAA’s former Assistant News Director, and Jerry Haynes, known as Mr. Peppermint, were among the first to report John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Driver shot dead on Stemmons Freeway

Dallas police say two men were traveling southbound on Interstate 35E when shots rang out early today.

11/21/2008

TV topples on child in Sachse

An eight-year-old boy suffered a head injury and was rushed to a Dallas hospital Friday night.

Can installing radiant barriers cut energy costs?
radiant barriers
WFAA-TV

Radiant barriers are designed to shield a home from the rays of the sun.

Discarding food from store hit by fire is 'wasteful'
WFAA-TV
Minyard says its insurer took control of store contents.

In a time when people are trying to make ends meet, thousands of pounds of food from a grocery store is going to a landfill.

Discredited bank to open branch in McKinney
WFAA-TV

Despite problems with fraudulent transactions in Mexico, the Export Import Bank of the United States is opening a branch in North Texas.

Fury over theft of 20,000 pairs of boots in Fort Worth

$3 million worth - that's how many boots brazen bandits have stolen from a Fort Worth icon.

Stretching Your Dollar - Consignment sales

Imagine a sale where you can buy stuff, saving bucks and making money too. That's the premise of consignment sales.

Stretching Your Dollar: Web site searches for best price
WFAA-TV
The Web site has had double the visitors since July.

There's a website which can help you save cash on holiday purchases.

11/20/2008

Despite questions, DISD board extends term limits
DISD

The DISD School Board meeting Thursday night spiraled into chaos from the beginning.

11/21/2008

Mansfield savors long-coming playoff win
Paul Melton / WFAA-TV
Mansfield won the first playoff game in school history last weekend.

The Mansfield football team won a playoff game for the first time in the school's history last weekend. And this isn't some brand-new school.

11/20/2008

D/FW controllers shift near-miss blame

Two passenger planes packed with holiday travelers nearly collided over Dallas/Forth Worth International Airport last Christmas. 

Suit withdrawn against Keller amusement park owner
Tarrant County Jail

A civil lawsuit that accused a Keller amusement park owner of fondling children was withdrawn Thursday.

FW probe deaths of dogs found in recycling bin

A gruesome discovery has led to an animal cruelty investigation in Fort Worth.

E-cigarette gets the FDA's attention
electronic cigarette
WFAA-TV

There's no tar or tobacco in the Smoking Everywhere device, but there is real nicotine, and regulators want to know if it requires regulation.

Helicopter crashes in Cedar Hill