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

DFW Airport’s new $234 million utility plant inches closer to completion

In addition to the new plant, DFW said it is replacing its aging steam piping distribution system with an efficient hot water piping system. DALLAS — Work is progressing on a roughly $234 million new utility plant that will boost sustainability efforts at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Construction started about a year ago on … Read more

Car burglar fires more than a dozen shots at man walking dog in Pearland, according to police

Investigators say the victim came across a suspect breaking into his car. That’s when shots were fired. PEARLAND, Texas — Mark Bautsch was out walking his dog Shiner early Wednesday in Pearland and quickly found himself dodging gunfire, according to police. “Still trying to process it, it was a blur,” said Bautsch. It happened along … Read more

Two more pastors announce departure from Cross Timbers Church in North Texas

Founding pastors Brian Hackney and his wife, Jamie, who served on staff for more than 20 years, submitted their resignation on August 15. ARGYLE, Texas — In a letter to church members, Elders at Cross Timbers Church announced two longtime staff members have resigned from their roles at the Denton County church. Founding pastors Brian … Read more