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This holiday season, NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are joining forces with the Teddy Bear Party, to invite you to donate and get your tickets to the Teddy Bear Party. The Teddy Bear Party has been making a difference for over a decade. Come out on Saturday, December 7, at the Echo Lounge in Dallas and donate teddy bears in…

NBC 5, Telemundo 39 and the Salvation Army need your help to bring the joy of Christmas morning to our most vulnerable neighbors — children, seniors and adults with special needs — who would otherwise go without. Major Dawn McFarland is the Area Commander of the Salvation Army of North Texas and she discusses the Angel Tree program and the...

Attention all pet owners! NBC 5, Telemundo 39, SPCA of Texas and other partner organizations would like to invite you to “DFW Pets Are Family Day” on Saturday, November 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Tarrant County College’s Northeast Campus in Hurst. The event will offer free pet food, vaccines, microchips, spay/neuter vouchers (to be done at a…

While Memorial Day honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country, Veterans Day is a national holiday honoring anyone past or present who served in times of war and peace. Maria Guerrero was in Arlington where the Texas Veterans Day Parade took place during a full day celebration.

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are partnering with the inaugural Texas Veterans Day Parade in Arlington this year. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the original Indigenous people of America. Take a look at the Native American Heritage Month reading list from our partners at the Fort Worth Public Library and check out a book for your children. The book list below includes 87 books that can be borrowed for FREE in the Fort…

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, Community Council of Greater Dallas and the Dallas Area Agency on Aging invite you to attend the National Diabetes Awareness Month Health Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Monday, November 18, at the Mockingbird Towers in Dallas. This event will have FREE glucose testing, community resources, programs from the Community Council of Greater Dallas,…

The giving season has begun! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are excited to partner with The Salvation Army Angel Tree giving program. Now through December 7, North Texans are encouraged to be a part of this holiday tradition that ensures that tens of thousands of children, seniors, and adults with special needs have the opportunity for a fantastic holiday season….

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Kroger are Fighting Hunger this holiday season with Kroger’s annual End Hunger Here campaign. From now to December 7, please visit your local Kroger and round up your purchases to the nearest dollar, or donate $1, $5, or $10 at the checkout. Every dollar received through your generous donation goes directly toward the North Texas…

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are partnering once again with the Greatest Gift Catalog Ever! The giving season is just around the corner, so get ready to make a difference in our community by donating to the catalog’s hand-picked selection of 26 amazing Tarrant-area nonprofit organizations. For the full list of nonprofits that are featured in the 2024 Greatest Gift…

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are excited to partner with the inaugural Texas Veterans Day Parade in Arlington. Bring your friends and the entire family and join us on Monday, November 11, at 4 p.m. in Arlington’s Entertainment District! Find your spot along the parade route early — paradegoers are encouraged to arrive as early as 2:30 p.m. The parade…

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas want you to enjoy a holiday treat, The Trains at NorthPark! The Trains at NorthPark, or “The Trains”, have expanded to their largest location ever and are now located on Level One. The Trains will run for eight weeks from Saturday, November 16, through Sunday, January 5. For the…

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 want to see you at the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade in Fort Worth on Monday, November 11.

The “Meal for the Minds” was not just a luncheon; it was a powerful gathering that embodied the spirit of community and compassion, supporting Metrocare in its vital mission. As the largest provider of mental health, intellectual & developmental disability, and permanent supportive housing services in North Texas, Metrocare has dedicated over 57 years to transforming lives. They serve thousands…

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) invite you to get your tickets to DBDT’s Director’s Choice showcase performances on Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, at the Wyly Theater. These curated performances are presented exclusively by DBDT alumni! Performances include Oremus by Richard A. Freeman, Jr., Undercurrent by Richard Freeman Jr. and Katricia Elgin,…

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Kimbell Art Museum are excited to announce a new exhibition offered at the Kimbell Art Museum, Dutch Art in a Global Age: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which opens November 10, 2024 and runs through February 9, 2025. The showcase brings together masterpiece paintings by celebrated artists of the seventeenth century…

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha invite you to celebrate Diwali, often referred to as the “Festival of Lights,” at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving on Saturday, November 2, from noon – 8pm. This event will feature a colorful mandir that will radiate with a beautiful display of lights, handmade decorations, and intricate Indian art. The centerpiece…

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and The Fort Worth Botanic Garden invite you to Free Admission Day at ¡Celebramos! on Sunday, October 27, in honor of Día de los Muertos! Visit the Botanic Garden from noon to 5 p.m. and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the holiday as the Fort Worth Botanic Garden brings ¡Celebramos! to a close. The…

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth. NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth want to see you at La Gran Plaza’s 20-year anniversary celebration on Saturday, October 20 at La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth. The event will feature a live Q&A Meet and Greet with Telemundo 39’s Chief Meteorologist...

Discussing Dallas Día de los Muertos with Mauricio Navarro, the President of Navarro Group and the producer of the event returning to Dallas City Hall on Saturday, October 26, from 2pm – 10pm. The parade kicks off at 7pm. For more information, visit www.ddlmusa.com/dallas.