Central Texas teenagers building homes for owls to help the ecosystem

“It’s hands-on work, and I get to help animals and create habitats for animals that are losing their habitats.” AUSTIN, Texas — Students can find many different ways to spend the summer, but a pair of Central Texas high school seniors spent their summer helping owls.   Since May, they’ve been building owl boxes.  “We’re … Read more

North Texas man impacted by violence steps up to help keep his neighborhood safe by joining a crime-fighting program

“It really hits home because my brother was a victim of gun violence,” Cliff Sparks said. FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas community leader is fed up with the violent crime in the area. Cliff Sparks told WFAA he is signing up for citizens on patrol, also known as the cold blue program. Sparks … Read more

Arlington woman shares story of husband’s 2017 death from West Nile Virus as cautionary tale

“How one little mosquito can destroy such a magnificent human being is just beyond comprehension,” said Janice Harris Lord. ARLINGTON, Texas — Some of Janice Harris Lord’s favorite memories are from the hours spent sitting beside her husband on the deck behind her home after a long day’s work. She was a therapist – her … Read more

North Texas woman shares story of husband’s 2017 death from West Nile Virus as cautionary tale

“How one little mosquito can destroy such a magnificent human being is just beyond comprehension,” said Janice Harris Lord. ARLINGTON, Texas — Some of Janice Harris Lord’s favorite memories are from the hours spent sitting beside her husband on the deck behind her home after a long day’s work. She was a therapist – her … Read more

‘We will save two hours by walking 10 minutes’: Charter school caught in the middle of Medical Center construction

Right now, Floyd Curl and Hamilton Wolfe are down to one lane. It’s caused disastrous gridlock, forcing some parents to wait two hours in the pickup line. SAN ANTONIO — Two major arteries leading into San Antonio’s hospital district are down to one lane in each direction, causing a traffic nightmare. Now that class is … Read more