North Texas

North Texas cities have started to pick up Christmas trees for recycling, disposal and mulch. Each city has its own calendar window for curbside pickup and drop-off locations.

An Arlington police officer injured in the line of duty is raising awareness about a group that helps officers like him.

A North Texas fire department has turned to GoFundMe after their fire engine broke down. The department needs more than $1.2 million for a new fire engine and critical supplies to help protect the community. NBC 5’s Kennan Willard spoke with fire fighters about the fundraiser.

The Tool Volunteer Fire Department needs more than $1.2 million in tools to protect firefighters and citizens.

Terrell police officer Jacob Candanoza was shot and killed late Sunday night after pulling over a driver in a motel parking lot.

Data shows there have been a record number of searches about how to move out of the United States after the 2024 elections. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard spoke to some North Texas considering a move post election.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is launching its 28th annual art contest for students K-12.

Christine Jones, Executive Director for The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever, stops by to discuss a holiday catalog that offers gift giving ideas that is focused on ways that you can give back. She is joined by Allison Gross, Executive Director of Wings of Hope Equitherapy, one of the amazing nonprofit organizations featured in this year’s catalog. For more information about...

NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Kroger need your help to fight hunger in our community this holiday season, and do what we can to End Hunger Here. John Votava, Director of Corporate Affairs for the Kroger Company in Dallas/Fort Worth tells us about this annual community hunger relief campaign. Now through December 7, stop by any local Kroger and make...

It’s been 41 years since a Mesquite father gave up his prized possession to pay for diapers. Now years later, his son is looking to make it right. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the story.

It’s been 41 years since a Mesquite father gave up his prized possession to pay for diapers. Now years later, his son is looking to make it right.

Ten years, 20, some even 30 and 40 without seeing family members from different parts of Mexico were reunited in North Texas over the weekend. NBC 5 photojournalist Kennedy DeRaedt caught up with families who are celebrating the special day.

DFW sees lowest average gas prices since 2020, following the national trend of 32.2 cents per gallon lower than last year.

The Environmental Protection Agency through the Lead and Copper Rule required all regulated water systems to track service lines and what they are made of. 

In the hours after tornadoes tore through the Oklahoma City area, the DFW area was put on notice for potential severe weather – and the Metroplex is bracing for possible storms tomorrow. NBC 5’s Kennan Willards has the latest. 

The local medical community is facing an IV shortage following Hurricane Helene, which destroyed a supplier’s manufacturing plant in the Carolinas. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports on the impact in North Texas.

An Ellis County man was in the right place at the right time. First, he saved someone’s life at Lake Waxahachie. Then, six weeks later, he did it again in Comanche County. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the details.

An Ellis County man was in the right place at the right time and saved someone’s life – and then six weeks later, he did it again.

Robots are taking over football fields. The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District has hired a robot that paints like a professional. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

To close gaps in stroke prevention and treatment among Hispanic and Latino communities, the American Heart Association unveils a new Spanish-language website. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more on how knowing the signs and symptoms can help save a life.