Paige Ellenberger
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved a good story. Whether that was me dreaming up my own make-believe worlds, where goofy characters stole the show, or sitting in my grandpa’s living room, listening to his realities of growing up during the Great Depression or preparing to fight German troops during WWII.
Admittedly, I lost the love of telling stories somewhere along the way. It seemed my very-real life just couldn’t help but to interfere.
It wasn’t until I began my time at James Madison University where my pen met paper again.
I quickly knew I needed to get involved there and even sooner, I knew I needed to make some friends.
There I found The Breeze, JMU’s student newspaper, with a staff of sports writers and editors that could fit under one very small, shed roof.
I began writing about everything from national champion swimmers to Coaches of the Year, to historic football seasons and even more memorable teams.
My love for writing grew like a plant on a sunny windowsill and I branched out for more opportunities.
I started offering color commentary for field hockey, soccer, basketball and most other sports in between. When I didn’t have the headset on, I joined the call from the sidelines covering my favorite part of sports: athlete’s stories.
But I kept growing. I started reporting and anchoring both sports and news for the school’s on-air broadcast.
I’m no stranger to FOX either. In 2019 I worked alongside the amazing FS1 team in Charlotte, NC working on its Emmy-awarding shows RaceHub and RaceDay.
Then in 2020 I made the full transition to news.
I packed up what I could fit into a U-Haul and made the nearly 20-hour trip from Pittsburgh, PA to start my career in Waco.
There I covered stories of hope during the pandemic, stories of struggle during social justice movements, the story of perseverance during the Vanessa Guillen trial, among so many others.
I not only fell in love with the job but also the state.
I’m so grateful and excited to stay in Texas, a place I’ve called home for nearly three years now, and work with the talented team at FOX4.
I’m also used to early mornings and am more than ready to wake up with all of you on Good Day.
The latest from Paige Ellenberger
Fort Worth police officer hurt in shootout with suspect
A Fort Worth police officer is out of the hospital and recovering after being injured in a shootout.
Stars hoping to clinch series with a Game 5 win in Dallas
The Dallas Stars have risen to the challenge against the Colorado Avalanche, heading into Game 5 with a two-game advantage.
1 Year Later: Allen Outlets shooting victims remembered
It’s been one year since the deadly mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets. A citywide moment of silence was held at 3:36 p.m. for the exact time the first gunshots rang out.
Pro-Palestinian protesters gather at Collin County jail as UT Dallas arrestees are released
The 21 students and faculty members are charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing for setting up tents and barricades on the campus.
Dallas Mavericks return home for Game 3 against LA Clippers
The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to take the lead in their playoff series while hosting the LA Clippers at home Friday night.
Arlington Bowie High School shooting: 17-year-old suspect, 18-year-old victim identified
A 17-year-old Arlington Bowie High School student is facing charges for the shooting death of another student on campus Wednesday afternoon.
Choctaw Stadium renovation plans approved by Arlington City Council
The renovations will give the exterior of the stadium a facelift, increase public safety and add more parking.
Game 1: Stars vs. Golden Knights at the AAC
The Dallas Stars begin their first Stanley Cup playoff series against the league’s defending champs Monday night at the American Airlines Center.
Who killed Missy Bevers? After 8 years, police still have no suspect
Thursday marks eight years since Missy Bevers was murdered at a church in Ellis County. Police still have not found her killer.
Wilmer-Hutchins High School shooting suspect brought 38-revolver handgun to campus: arrest affidavit
Ja’Kerian Rhodes-Ewing, 17, is facing two charges after police say he brought a Pink Lady Handgun 38-revolver handgun to school last Friday, according to an arrest affidavit.