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Frisco 13 hours ago

Defendant in Frisco track meet stabbing death hires new attorney

In the high-profile killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf, a solemn and significant few days lie ahead. At the Frisco church Metcalf attended, family and friends will say final goodbyes Saturday to th...

Dallas 6 mins ago

Only pilot was on board small plane crash near Justin, FAA says
New York City 18 hours ago

Two North Texas high school jazz bands bound for elite jazz competition in NYC

State Fair of Texas Apr 10

Texas lawmakers discuss bill allowing guns to be carried at the State Fair

Texas lawmakers are considering a bill prohibiting the State Fair of Texas from banning the carrying of firearms inside the annual fair.
Dallas Apr 10

City of Dallas to host educational events recognizing Fair Housing Month

The City of Dallas is recognizing Fair Housing Month with an educational event in Far South Dallas on Thursday. April is Fair Housing Month, which commemorates the 1968 Fair Housing Act that banned ho...
housing Apr 9

New partnership aims to boost homeownership, wealth through churches

A new partnership is aiming to get more families into homes by connecting with them through churches.
Immigration Apr 10

North Texas students lose visas after Trump Admin tracks immigrants on social media

NBC 5 has learned 16 international students at the University of North Texas have had their visas revoked by the US Department of Homeland Security since January.

Fort Worth Apr 9

Fort Worth moves forward with plan to reduce traffic fatalities

The city of Fort Worth kicked off a new round of public feedback this week on a Vision Zero plan to make roads safer.
Fort Worth Apr 9

Fort Worth ISD considering closing another elementary school due to aging building

Parents of S.S. Dillow Elementary School in East Fort Worth said they are shocked that the campus could soon be shut down.
Luka Doncic Apr 9

Mavs and Lakers fans show up to cheer for Doncic in AAC homecoming

It’ll be an emotional night at the AAC as Luka Dončić returns wearing a Lakers jersey for the first time since the Mavericks traded him.
small business Apr 9

‘With so many changes going on, I still feel a lot of hope,' says owner of North Texas wig company as they brace for tariffs

Local North Texas companies that import products from China are bracing for the impact, including a wig company in Plano.
Dallas Mavericks Apr 10

Lakers' Luka Doncic gets emotional after watching Mavericks tribute video

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic couldn’t hold back tears after watching the Dallas Mavericks’ tribute video for him.
Transportation Apr 9

Bike lane approval marks victory for Oak Cliff parents, a decade in the making

On Wednesday, the Dallas city council approved a plan to add dedicated bike lanes near busy Rosemont Elementary School in Oak Cliff.
legislation Apr 9

Motived by Billy Chemirmir murders, victims' families push for safety at senior living communities

The families forever linked by the serial killings of Billy Chemirmir are fighting for change at the Texas Capitol. Once again they’re asking lawmakers to require safety measures at senior living communities.
Haltom City Apr 9

Man arrested, charged after woman killed in Haltom City hit-and-run

One person is dead and another is facing felony charges after police say a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Haltom City on Saturday
Arlington Apr 9

Medal of Honor motorcade escorts national heroes to annual Gainesville event

Hundreds of motorcycle riders are expected to take part Wednesday in the massive annual motorcade escorting Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport to Gainesville.
Shopping Apr 9

Resort wear line arrives in Dallas for first ever trunk show

Two women behind a line of resort wear are spending their second day in Dallas and connecting with shoppers who until now only found them online. “They’re the kind of women we love. They love style. They love to get dressed up. They love to go out, and I just think it’ll be a wonderful experience for us,” said...
Astronomy Apr 9

Is the ‘Blaze Star' about to explode? If it does, here's where to look in the North Texas sky

This event will be visible in the North Texas sky for a week.
Dallas Apr 8

Dallas man fights to free brother jailed in Thailand for allegedly insulting monarchy

A Dallas man is pleading for help after his brother was jailed in Thailand for royal defamation.
Frisco Apr 8

Frisco police meet with activist amid fallout over deadly high school stabbing

Activist meets with Frisco PD after deadly stabbing, calls for protection and fair investigation.
Art and Culture Apr 8

Move-in day for galleries at the Dallas Art Fair

Trucks lined the street outside the Dallas Art Fair in the downtown arts district while movers trucked dollies filled with art. “It’s exciting and stressful,” Galleri Urbane owner Ree Willaford said. “Because what you anticipated for the booth, you hope looks good in real life.” The Dallas Art Fair features works from ...
Dallas Apr 8

Trees coming to new Southern Dallas deck park construction this month

Organizers of Dallas’ next deck park, near the Dallas Zoo, say the first layer of soil is already going in as construction over the freeway starts to take shape ahead of Halperin Park opening next year.
Fort Worth Apr 8

Gunman robs two women on Fort Worth trail, takes $7K wedding ring

A man with a gun robbed two women on a Fort Worth trail. One gave up her $7,000 wedding ring.

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