Meet the Team

Eric Alvarez

I’ve been a news reporter since 2008, working for various agencies in Nashville, Jacksonville, and now DFW, and I couldn’t be happier to be home.
Sonia Azad

Aside from work and globetrotting, Sonia dedicates much of her time to her community.
Nick Blackhall

I get the most satisfaction when I get the chance to create something.
Hannah Davis

Hannah is also an avid animal rights activist and you can spot her hiking Dallas' trails with her rescue dog Tobias.
Pete Delkus

Welcome to where there's always a 100% percent chance of Delkus. Over the past 13 years, Pete's had quite an effect on North Texas Weather. Some folks will even go as far as to say Pete is responsible for it. So whatever the weather brings, we bring the Delkus.
Kalee Dionne

Kalee is excited to move back south to be able to forecast North Texas' crazy weather.
Tanya Eiserer

Tanya Eiserer is an Emmy-award winning reporter. She became a member of the investigative team in 2018.
Demond Fernandez

When he's not working, it's not uncommon to catch Demond at neighborhood and community meetings across southern Dallas.
Greg Fields

I love talking to kids about my love of science and the importance of math if they want to become a meteorologist.
Sean Giggy

Sean has been honored with an Edward R. Murrow award, a regional Emmy, national Telly awards and several Texas Associated Press awards.
David Goins

David grew up in Houston and remains loyal to the Rockets and Astros, but has jumped on the Stars bandwagon too.
Cleo Greene

I think people would be surprised to learn that I'm a military brat.
Dale Hansen

Dale Hansen is the weeknight sports anchor during the 10 p.m. newscast on WFAA, Channel 8, and also hosts Dale Hansen's Sports Special on Sundays at 10:35 p.m.
Jake Harris

We are constantly looking for the best way to tell YOUR story. It’s an honor to be a part of that.
Jesse Hawila

Besides the weather, Jesse's biggest passion is music.
Matt Howerton

A few minutes of happiness in a newscast goes a long way.
Charlotte Huffman

Charlotte says she always knew she wanted to return to Dallas and report for the community she calls home.
Marc Istook

When he’s not on air, Marc is an avid cook, photographer, runner, and dad – he and his wife have three young boys.
Cynthia Izaguirre

Cynthia is most proud of her work with Wednesday's Child.
Jonah Javad

I am thrilled to be a part of the DFW community!
William Joy

I feel privileged that I’ve gotten to live in and experience so many parts of the US and I’m excited to get to make North Texas my new home.
Chris Lawrence

In his new role with WFAA, Lawrence will co-anchor the station's evening news broadcasts with Cynthia Izaguirre.
Mike Leslie

Mike Leslie is a reporter / anchor at WFAA in Dallas, TX, specializing in sports. Mike joined the station as a reporter in the station’s sports department in April 2015. In his role at WFAA he covers a variety of high school, college and professional teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars.
Tiffany Liou

Tiffany loves videography and you can almost always catch her with a camera in her hand.
Rebecca Lopez

Rebecca Lopez is the senior crime and justice reporter at WFAA in Dallas, TX. She joined the station in April of 1998.
Jane McGarry

Jane has an avid interest in social justice and does extensive work with the Black Academy of Arts & Letters, which is dedicated to helping youth who aspire to a career in the arts.
Jobin Panicker

Jobin Panicker is a reporter at WFAA in Dallas, TX, specializing in stories from Collin County. Jobin is an Emmy® Award winning reporter who joined WFAA Channel 8 in December of 2012. He arrives to us from Fresno, California where he worked at KSEE-24.
Ariel Plasencia

I love watching sports, especially my Chicago teams: Bears, Bulls, Cubs, Hawks and Cats.
Jennifer Prohov

At WFAA, we're constantly working to make sure we serve the people of North Texas as best we can, and I find that inspiring.
Kevin Reece

Senior reporter, multi-media journalist, photographer and editor whose award-winning work has been recognized across the country.
Kyle Roberts

From an early age, he always knew he wanted to be a meteorologist, and most people that have known him since he was little remember him talking about that dream during his elementary years.
Alex Rozier

I’m most thankful for the people I’ve met along the way.
Marie Saavedra

Marie loves the arts, good food and has a passion for supporting the special needs community.
Chris Sadeghi

Being a part of his hometown station's tradition and history was always a goal and is something he considers an honor.
Alanna Sarabia

Alanna has returned to her roots in North Texas. The proud South Grand Prairie High School graduate joined WFAA on May 23, 2016 as co-host of the station's homegrown talk and information program, "Good Morning Texas."
David Schechter

David loves meeting people. He's endlessly curious and fascinated with how things work. At home, he's the family's short-order breakfast cook and the maker of killer lattes.
Kara Sewell

'No matter where I go, I always leave my heart in Texas.'
Paige McCoy Smith

Paige understands the power of adoption and the mission of finding permanent, loving families for children.
Joe Trahan

Joe Trahan is a reporter / anchor at WFAA in Dallas, TX, specializing in sports.
Jay Wallis

Dallas isn't just the next stop in my career, it's the place I've always considered home.
Jason Wheeler

Jason Wheeler is a news anchor, co-host of the Y'all-itics Texas political podcast, and editor of Right on the Money at WFAA in Dallas, TX.
Jason Whitely

Jason Whitely is a Senior News Reporter at WFAA in Dallas and host of Inside Texas Politics, a weekly political broadcast that airs Sunday at 9 a.m. on Channel 8.
Teresa Woodard

I think experiencing new cultures, eating new food and seeing historical sites gives you a new perspective on life.
Lauren Zakalik