Benbrook

The North Texas cycling community is mourning the loss of an avid cyclist who was hit and killed during a group ride on Saturday in Benbrook.

Police are reminding drivers to be aware on the roadways after a car hit and killed a cyclist in Benbrook on Saturday. 68-year-old Chuck Henson died while riding with a group of nine other cyclists. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a friend and rider who was there when the crash happened.

Pre-season football practice is underway at many North Texas high schools, but most don’t look like the ones in this next story. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more.

15 moms of senior students participated in Benbrook Middle High’s inaugural Senior Mom Tackle.

On Monday, Lake Worth had risen to 595,08 feet above sea level– less than half a foot from potentially becoming dangerous.

For nearly a decade, the Ayita Dance Team in Tarrant County has welcomed girls of all ages free of charge, allowing them not only to pursue their passion but to prove there are no limits that can’t be overcome. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards is sharing their story.

On Friday evenings, the Benbrook YMCA comes alive with music in a small studio where a group of young girls move to the rhythm.

Sunday’s much-needed rain wasn’t enough to help raise lake levels across the region but it did create some pretty choppy conditions causing some people to take shelter. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero shows us how the heat, drought and increased water usage is putting a damper on the perfect way to close out the Summer.

Garcia says they started to notice their lake bed drying up in late July. Lake levels are now down 10 feet.

The Pet of the Week is Alma. She’s a high-energy dog who loves to go out on walks, runs or even hikes. She’s an outgoing, playful, sweet 1-year-old blue heeler mix available at the Benbrook Waggin’ Tails Adoption Center.

Louis and Katrina are two of the many dogs available at Benbrook Waggin’ Tails Adoption Center. All dogs that are at least 6 months of age and weigh at least 30 lbs are free to adopt.

A missing 13-year-old from Benbrook who was believed to be with a person with a history of sex trafficking has been found, the girl’s family says.