Grand Prairie students, get ready for the new school year with free school supplies! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are Supporting Our Schools with the El Mochilón Back to School Supplies & Health Resources Fair! Presented by the Hispanic Heritage Ambassadors DFW, the fair takes place on Thursday, August...
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A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
Another mosquito trap in Flower Mound has tested positive for West Nile Virus, causing the town to schedule spraying operations. Flower Mound confirmed a positive West Nile Virus sample was collected in the 7500 block of Emerson Lane, and the town will schedule spraying operations within a one-ha...
The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated 13 cooling and hydration stations across five counties to protect vulnerable residents from dangerous triple-digit temperatures.
A new study ranks Frisco as the luckiest city in Texas for July 17 lottery wins, with a local Circle K named the luckiest retail location in the United States.
Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
The city of Plano is requesting community input on the proposed Willow Bend District project, a potential new sports and entertainment venue to replace the Shops at Willow Bend and serve as the future home arena for the Dallas Stars.
Teresa’s House is an assisted living and memory care center in Argyle committed to taking care of its patients, but when a staff member asked for help, Godwin Dixon didn’t hesitate. Dixon is the co-owner and co-founder of Teresa’s House, which has assisted living and memory care centers in Argyle...
Former Texas Tech assistant professor Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to running a sophisticated fentanyl network that traded drugs for sex and caused eight overdoses.
The record-breaking Tormenta Rampaging Run, branded as the first giga dive coaster, opens Thursday at Six Flags Over Texas with a 309-foot drop, speeds of 87 mph, and six world records.
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters.
One of the most-watched hurricane forecasts has been updated for the remainder of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
David Brown Jr., 23, has been arrested by U.S. Marshals and charged with murder for the fatal June 18 concrete block beating of John Nelson in South Dallas.
An Israeli strike in Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials. The blast that killed Mohamed al-Wahidi, an official with Eg...
The first sign that something was wrong wasn’t pain. It was silence. Carolina Moreno opened her eyes in the hospital room expecting to hear the reassuring thump of her unborn baby’s heartbeat. Instead, she heard the sharp alarm of a fetal monitor that could no longer find a signal. “I thoug...
Authorities are searching for two unidentified suspects who opened fire on a man and a woman in Dallas on Tuesday night, leaving the female victim in critical condition, police said in an update.
E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5.8 million that was set aside after a jury found three years ago that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 before he became president and defamed her after she publicly revealed the attack, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Judge Lewis A. Kaplan i...
Grand Prairie students, get ready for the new school year with free school supplies! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are Supporting Our Schools with the El Mochilón Back to School Supplies & Health Resources Fair! Presented by the Hispanic Heritage Ambassadors DFW, the fair takes place on Thursday, August...
A mistrial was declared in the trial of Johnson County Sheriff Adam King after a jury deadlocked on charges of official oppression, sexual harassment, and witness retaliation.
One of the greatest pitchers of this generation is calling it a career. Justin Verlander announced Wednesday that he will retire following the 2026 MLB season. The Detroit Tigers pitcher shared a statement on social media explaining his decision. “This season has challenged me in ways I ...
Attorneys for Karmelo Anthony, serving 35 years for the Frisco track meet murder of Austin Metcalf, filed motions demanding a new trial and the recusal of District Judge John Roach.
The Utah man charged in the shooting death of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk is back in court for the third day of his week-long preliminary hearing as prosecutors continue presenting the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson, including DNA evidence.
An innocent bystander was hospitalized Tuesday night after being caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two groups at a Dallas apartment complex, authorities said.
Daredevils and speed seekers, buckle in. The new coaster at Six Flags is ready for riders. After months of previews and a few delays, Tormenta: Rampaging Run opens Thursday. We have an early spot in line with our own Paige Ellenberger. She's ready to take on the ride, live!
“Heated Rivalry” launched a worldwide phenomenon when it first premiered in November 2025. But despite the TV series’ massive popularity, it won’t be taking home any awards when the 78th Emmy Awards airs this September. The Television Academy announced its full list of nominees on Wednesday fo...
On Wednesday morning, we'll get an early look at the city of Plano's plans to welcome the Stars to town. Today is the first community open house after early renderings were released showing the plans for a new entertainment district near the Shops at Willow Bend.
A building system of high pressure is bringing triple-digit temperatures back to North Texas, though the intense heat will be short-lived before a weekend weather shift brings relief and renewed chances of rain.
With North Texas experiencing its first 100-degree day of the summer, The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated a region-wide heat relief response aimed at helping vulnerable residents stay safe during the dangerous temperatures. Volunteers with The Salvation Army and Reliant gathered We...
Veteran journalist Katie Couric revealed that she suffered a bout with transient global amnesia, a rare condition that suddenly robs people of nearly all of their memories even while they maintain self-awareness. The former “Today” show anchor recounted a scary day two weeks ago when she could...
Rihanna happened to be in the right place at the right time for an empowering moment. The Grammy winner was shopping for an upcoming barbecue on Monday when she met a woman named Robyn, who is living with cancer. “I look terrible. I live with cancer. Can I take a picture with you?” the fan ...
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
The price for postage is about to go up again. The U.S. Postal Service will raise the cost of a first-class Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents starting Sunday, July 12, marking the second straight year of a sizable increase. The USPS proposed higher rates for the Forever stamp and othe...
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission will hear public feedback Wednesday, the next phase in an ongoing effort to address community concerns raised about data centers and their noise, water use and impact on nearby neighborhoods The zoning commission is discussing proposed regulations introduced in...
Civilian and navy searchers off Pakistan’s coast Wednesday located and recovered wreckage of a cargo plane that disappeared while approaching the southern port of Karachi, and a search continues for five missing crew members, officials said. The aircraft operated by the private carrier K2 Airw...
The city of Crowley is asking residents to boil their water prior to consumption after a break in the water line caused the supply to drop to critical levels overnight. City officials said a water line broke near the pump station, cutting off water service to much of the city late Tuesday into...
Croatian FC Dallas striker Petar Musa is headed to the MLS All-Star game on July 29 in Charlotte. Musa, selected by the coaches, earned his second All-Star selection; he was also selected in 2024. Musa scored a goal against England at Dallas Stadium in Croatia’s World Cup run, which was...
Many Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes. Across the 77 insurers in the ACA program that h...
The City of Plano is inviting the media and the public to see the proposed Willow Bend District that could one day be the home of the Stars. The city is recruiting the Stars from Victory Park in Dallas. The Stars want a new arena and an entertainment district surrounding it, like Arlington...
The Major League Baseball draft kicks off All-Star week this Saturday, July 11. Several Texans will be among the names called between Rounds 1 through 4 Saturday and 5 through 20 on Sunday. The number 1 overall pick could be Argyle’s Grady Emerson, who attended Fort Worth Christian the past...
And the nominees are… HBO Max’s emergency room series “The Pitt” led nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards with 25, followed by the network’s other hit show “Hacks,” which led all comedies with 24. Past winners Liza Colón-Zayas of “The Bear” and Jeff Hiller of “Somebody Somewhere”...
The Dallas Mavericks announced that Chase Bank will be the official jersey patch partner. The team will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. this afternoon. The Mavericks did not share further details. Earlier this week, new head coach Dusty May spoke with NBC 5’s Newy Scruggs about his v...
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