Former WFAA news anchor John Criswell, Wednesday’s Child originator, dies at 83 Criswell, a news anchor for WFAA from 1973 to 1990, died Wednesday in his Carrollton home, his family confirmed. John Criswell was a longtime anchor at WFAA (Channel…
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Deaf inmate granted parole from Texas prison in June but died before he was released
Deaf inmate granted parole from Texas prison in June but died before he was released It’s unclear if Theodore “Cigo” Crews’s death was related to COVID-19. Author: Teresa Woodard Published: July 16, 2020 DALLAS — Everybody called Theodore Crews by…
Teen who claimed to be victim of sex assault recants story
Teen who claimed to be victim of sex assault recants story WFAA December 17, 2015 DALLAS – A teenage girl who claimed to be the victim of a sexual assault at a southwest Dallas park has recanted her story, police…
Search for suspect in Dallas deaf teen’s rape continues – Dallas
Search for suspect in Dallas teen rape continues WFAA December 16, 2015 DALLAS – Police say a male suspect abducted and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl who was on her way home from school last Thursday. The victim is deaf,…
Woman cites sign language barrier at Dallas hospital
Woman cites sign language barrier at Dallas hospital David Schechter, WFAA March 1, 2015 DALLAS — A Dallas woman says she was refused treatment at a local hospital because she is deaf. Rachel Valdez, 31, says on recent visit to…
More North Texas cities signing on for Text-to-911
More North Texas cities signing on for Text-to-911 Tanya Eiserer, WFAA February 3, 2015 SEAGOVILLE — Last week in Seagoville, a woman who needed help didn’t call anyone. She simply texted the word “HELP” to 911. The reply was immediate:…