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Officers wrangle loose cows in Burleson
Police were called out to help wrangle some cows that escaped from a trailer at Mexican Inn in Burleson while the owners were inside eating. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office and their working cow dog, Maverick responded as did Burleson police, Fort Worth police and the Johnson County Constable’s Office.
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Kroger employee honored for saving coworking's life
A Kroger employee in Burleson has been honored for his life-saving actions after leaping into action to rescue a coworker on his first day at work. Today, at a special ceremony, these two men came face to face for the first time. NBC5’s Allie Spillards has the story.
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Grocery store employee recognized for heroic actions during first day on the job
It was Condon’s first day on the job as an assistant store leader when chaos ensued while he was getting a tour.
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Here's what to know about Hometown Hopefuls Austen Smith and Connor Prince
In just 17 days, the Paris Olympics will begin, and it’s worth noting that three out of the four U.S. Skeet shooting team athletes hail from North Texas. Laura Harris of NBC 5 continues our Hometown Hopefuls series, featuring two of them, Austin Smith and Conner Prince.
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North Texans are 3/4 of Team USA skeet shooting
It may be hard to believe, but three out of the four athletes representing Team USA’s skeet shooting team are from North Texas. Vincent Hancock, who has won three Olympic gold medals and is headed to his fifth Games and two of his students: Austen Smith and Conner Prince.
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Mom, former teacher charged in 23-year-old ‘Angel Baby Doe' case
A 23-year-old cold case involving a newborn who was left for dead on the side of a Johnson County road in 2001 has finally broken. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans sits with the original detective on the case.
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North Texas investigators solve 23-year-old ‘Angel Baby Doe' cold case, mother charged
Investigators have solved a decades-old cold case involving the death of “Angel Baby Doe,” a newborn whose body was found on the side of a road near Fort Worth in 2001, authorities said.
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Local disaster declaration issued in Johnson County after deadly flooding, storms
Over the weekend, Johnson County in North Texas was hit hard with severe storms and flooding, leading to a local disaster declaration issued by the county judge on Monday.
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Johnson County EOC reacts to deadly weekend flooding
North Texans headed to the polls over the weekend. Among the issues on the ballot, school board members. NBC 5’s Education reporter Wayne Carter runs down the results.
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Mother mourns loss of son killed in North Texas flooding
We begin with a tragic story out of Johnson County: a 4-year-old child swept away from his parents in flash flood waters. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke with his mother, who says she’s still trying to process this unthinkable loss.
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Child killed in Johnson County flooding
Heartbreak in Johnson County after a four-year-old was swept away in the rising flood waters early this morning. Two adults with him were able to be rescued. NBC 5’s David Goins has this update.
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Boy, 4, found dead after being swept away by floodwaters in North Texas
A little boy was found dead hours after being swept away by floodwaters in North Texas early Sunday morning.
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Man sentenced to death in murder of Burleson woman
Jerry Don Elders, a man convicted of murdering 61-year-old Robin Waddell while on the run from police back in 2021, has been sentenced to death.
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Johnson County jury considers punishment for convicted murderer Jerry Elders
The sentencing process began on Tuesday for Jerry Don Elders, convicted of murdering 61-year-old Robin Waddell while on the run from police back in 2021.
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Convicted murderer awaits punishment sentence
Should a convicted murderer receive life or death by lethal injection? That’s the question for jurors in Johnson County in the murder of Robin Waddell. Legal teams are fighting over the punishment. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman takes us inside the courtroom for the case.
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Jerry Don Elders found guilty of capital murder in Johnson County woman's death
A Johnson County jury found a man guilty of capital murder on Thursday after he’d been accused three years ago of killing a 61-year-old woman and shooting a Burleson police officer.
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Burleson ISD celebrates graduates of fire academy
The school district and fire department created a two-year training program for juniors and seniors.
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Burleson boy, 9, spends his own money to buy toys for others
Burleson fourth grader Gage Harris launched a personal mission to help kids have a happy holiday.
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Burleson fourth grader donates to school toy drive
Gage Harris set a goal to do #SomethingGood. He wanted to donate 20 gifts to his school toy drive, and he blew past his goal.
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Tarrant County woman accused of killing mother, grandmother day before Thanksgiving
A Tarrant County woman is behind bars, accused of killing her mother and grandmother the day before Thanksgiving.