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Burleson ISD hosts Friends Festival, a tradition that dates back to the 1980s
The festival includes a track and field event for Burleson students and students from nearby districts who are in special education programs, and that’s #SomethingGood.
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Burleson Friends Festival helps kids build confidence, believe in themselves
Burleson ISD carried on with something good in November that stretches back to the 80s and celebrates friendship.
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Sanctuary caring for spider monkey confiscated by Dallas PD concerned he's malnourished
The internet-famous spider monkey known as “Jorgie Boy” has been transferred to a sanctuary in Burleson.
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UPDATE: Jorgie Boy transferred to ‘Funky Monkey Ranch'
Jorgie Boy, the spider monkey Dallas police confiscated last week, has been moved to Funky Monkey Ranch in Burleson and appears to be getting along with other monkeys at the sanctuary.
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City props to decide tax changes, alcohol sales and capital improvements around DFW
On Nov. 5, voters in 12 North Texas cities will be asked to weigh in on more than a dozen bond propositions ranging from city charter amendments to hundreds of millions in improvement projects.
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Chase ends in Mansfield after driver kills self
A violent chase came to an end in Mansfield Monday after police say a driver who fired multiple shots at law enforcement killed himself.
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Driver kills self after firing on police and deputies during multi-county chase
A violent chase came to an end in Mansfield Monday after a driver who fired multiple shots at law enforcement killed himself after an apparent crash.
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Two Burleson massage parlors shut down during human trafficking investigation
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation closed two massage parlors in Burleson following customer complaints detailing illicit behavior and suspicions of human trafficking.
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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.