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Heartwarming

He has lived on the same island for 95 years. Now he's telling that story.

History

The tragic Central Texas train crash that launched a new American pastime

It might be hard to believe today, but around 100 years ago, many Americans got their entertainment from watching two steam engines crash into each other, head-on.
Features

REWIND: Texas ties to Dr. Pepper, Coca Cola rivalry

Dr. Pepper's old headquarters was a Dallas landmark, giving North Texas a front row to a heated soda feud.
Local News

World War II heroes reminisce on their roles in helping America win

During the visit between the two, as they reminisced over good times and bad, one thing was obvious. Heroes have one more thing in common: they think they are not.
History

Remembering 4 little girls killed in Birmingham church bombing: 60 years later

Friday marks 60 years since the Ku Klux Klan bombed a church in Birmingham on Sept. 15, 1963.
Originals

WWII pilot laid to rest in North Texas on Sept. 11, 79 years after his death

Sandra Hammons and Brenda Baumert wanted their uncle's return to be a day of celebration, buried on what would have been his 105th birthday.
Originals

WWII pilot laid to rest in North Texas on Sept. 11, 79 years after his death

Sandra Hammons and Brenda Baumert wanted their uncle's return to be a day of celebration, buried on what would have been his 105th birthday.
History

Space Center Houston investigates authenticity of alleged JFK lectern

Almost a year after WFAA began asking questions, Space Center Houston commissioned a study into the authenticity of one of its most famous artifacts.
Local News

Fort Worth family celebrates life of uncle, a fallen US Army soldier, after remains identified

U.S. Army Sgt. Willie Baty was reported missing in action when his unit was forced to withdraw from the Masan area of the Pusan Perimeter, South Korea.
National

Witnesses remember 9/11 22 years later

On Sept. 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes shortly after their departures from airports in Boston, Newark and the Washington, D.C. area.
Remembering 9/11

'It's a tough day for a lot of people': Former President George W. Bush hosts 9/11 ceremony at presidential center in Dallas

Visitors did not know the former president would attend the event, which has not been open to the public before.
Local News

Former President George W. Bush remembers 9/11 victims at Dallas presidential library

Bush offered minimal words before a moment of silence remembering the victims.