Peyton Yager
Hello DFW! After four years and a few stops along the way, I’m blessed to be back in my home state of Texas reporting for FOX 4.
I grew up in Friendswood, Texas, which is a suburb outside of Houston. For my family, the news was on every morning before school and every evening before bed. I specifically remember when my curiosity for this craft began. My family evacuated for Hurricane Rita in 2005, and we sat in a hotel lobby for days. My eyes were glued to the television watching the Reporters stand in intense conditions ready to bring our family constant information.
"Follow your passion. It will lead you to your purpose." - Oprah Winfrey
But to be honest, my path wasn’t smooth in the beginning.
I started my freshman year at The University of Texas at Austin in Honors Biology and walked across the stage my senior year with a double major in Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. It took one elective class, a long talk with myself, and a leap of faith to learn the desire to be a journalist was still burning inside me.
Now, I wouldn’t change it for the world.
My reporting career began in Fayetteville, Arkansas. In 2019, I moved to Oklahoma City where I covered deadly tornadoes, the Johnson & Johnson opioid trial, and Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign rally in Tulsa. My last year in the Sooner State was dedicated to sharing the stories of Oklahomans deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic while pressing politicians for answers.
March 2021, I was honored to learn my dream of joining the FOX 4 team was coming true. You can catch me on FOX 4 News at 9 P.M. and 10 P.M. If I’m not at work, I’m with my rescue pup Maci, cheering on my Longhorns, or enjoying a large plate of Tex-Mex in this beautiful city.
See you around!
Have a story? Email me peyton.yager@fox.com.
The latest from Peyton Yager
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson doesn't testify Monday in 'shaken baby syndrome' case
A man on death row who was set to testify before members of the Texas Legislature on Monday afternoon did not do so after all.
Texas Supreme Court halts Robert Roberson's execution in 'shaken baby syndrome' case
The Texas Supreme Court halted the controversial execution of Robert Roberson on Thursday night after an unorthodox move by Texas lawmakers.
Keller ISD, nonprofit launch fundraiser to pay student lunch debt to avoid 'alternative meals'
Keller ISD tells FOX 4 the lunch debt is already at $37,000 with just a few months into the school year.
WATCH: Duncanville officer saves unresponsive baby born in parking lot
Officer Anai Figueroa responded to a call over the radio about a woman who had just given birth in a gas station parking lot. When she found them, the baby wasn't breathing and was limp. That's when the officer jumped into action.
North Richland Hills man killed in front of his home by drunk driver, police say
The 64-year-old's family says he was walking to his car when a drunk driver struck him. First responders tried life-saving measures, but it wasn't enough.
Fort Worth man accused of nearly decapitating wife found dead while awaiting trial
40-year-old Nathaniel Rowland was set to face a judge in a hearing on Friday before his trial for the brutal murder of his wife, who he claimed stabbed herself. Instead, he was found dead inside his home earlier this week.
Man accused of killing Dallas 7-Eleven clerk was IDed by 5 witnesses before arrest made
In July 2023, Demarcus Miller was arrested for an unrelated charge of assault of a family member. While in custody, Dallas detectives questioned him about the store clerk’s murder. He denied any involvement and was released.
Grand Champion steer crowned at Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction
Jade Stone, a senior at Stanton High School, was the proud winner of the Grand Champion steer competition at the 76th Annual Bix Tex Youth Livestock Auction at the Texas State Fair.
Daughter of Dallas woman accused of shooting other driver claims it was self defense
The daughter of a woman arrested for shooting a man on I-20 in Dallas this week says her mother was not the aggressor and that they feared for their lives. “I feel like she thought it was a life-or-death situation,"
Off-duty Irving firefighter killed in motorcycle crash
An off-duty Irving firefighter was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Parker County on Tuesday.