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Texas woman hopes to hear from relatives after North Carolina flood
North Carolina’s governor says more than 200 people have been rescued. Others wait, trapped in their homes. With power lines and cell phone towers down, loved ones near and far cannot reach those in the hardest-hit areas. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards sat down with a Kaufman woman among those who found herself desperate for information.
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North Texan waits to hear from mother, grandmother after North Carolina storm
More than 24 hours passed without any communication from Sarah Fivecoat’s mom and grandmother, who were waiting out the storm in Asheville, North Carolina.
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North Texans impacted by violent crimes head to DC for march
Dozens of North Texans impacted by violent crimes are headed to Washington D.C. for the first Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with them before they started their journey.
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North Texan crime victims travel to DC for first ‘Crime Survivors Speak March on Washington'
Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice says thousands of people from across the country will march to demand new policies for victims’ rights, crime prevention and trauma recovery.
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Tarrant County ends deal to send unclaimed remains to UNT Health Science Center
For years, the medical examiners of Dallas and Tarrant Counties sent unclaimed human remains to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports why Tarrant County commissioners voted to end that deal.
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Tarrant County, UNTHSC end partnership on ‘unclaimed' dead bodies
A years-long agreement between Tarrant County and the University of North Texas Health Science Center over the use of unclaimed dead bodies has now ended.
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Mark Cuban Foundation, Dallas Mavs offer free AI bootcamp for North Texas teens
The Mark Cuban Foundation and the Dallas Mavericks are collabing to offer a free boot camp for high school students in North Texas interested in technology and learning about artificial intelligence.
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5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes West Texas
Parts of West and North Texas rattled after a “notable” 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Midland-Odessa area in Martin County on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024.
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5.1 earthquake reported in West Texas, felt in parts of Dallas-Fort Worth area
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck near Midland in West Texas on Monday and was reportedly felt in parts of North Texas.
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Texans prepare to help potential victims of Francine storm
The National Weather Service warned late Wednesday night that no one in Louisiana is out of the woods yet. The agency says the worst of the storm hasn’t hit many areas. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans focuses more on the damage and how some North Texans prepare to help.
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Detective launches online platform where anyone can help solve cold cases
A local police detective is on a mission to bring closure and justice for victims year-round by featuring hundreds of investigations on an online national database where police, victims’ families and even internet sleuths can help generate big breaks.
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North Texas school districts deal with online threats
Local school districts across North Texas have been busy handling concerns over online threats. Police say none of the threats are credible and seems to be a trend happening across the state. NBC 5’s Vince Sims has more and how one district with a direct threat is handling these situations.
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North Texas detective on mission to help solve cold cases
September is National Cold Case Month – bringing awareness to unsolved cases across the nation and in North Texas. A local police detective is on a mission to bring closure and justice for victims year-round. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero shows us how a new database is bringing together victim’s families, police across the country, and internet sleuths.
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Parker County food pantry experiences record-high demand in its 26-year history
A North Texas food pantry says inflation and population growth are causing the highest demand for food in its 26-year history.
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North Texas pantry sees highest demand in 26 years
A North Texas food pantry says inflation and population growth are causing the highest demand for help in its 26-year history.
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Driver in stolen daycare bus leads officers on wild pursuit in North Texas, police say
A man who led police on a wild chase in a stolen daycare bus through multiple neighborhoods in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over the weekend was arrested on Monday, authorities said.
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Police chief unveils new headquarters for ‘booming' Celina; talks growth, crime, mental health
The Celina Police Department invited reporters to tour the city’s new state-of-the-art police headquarters, designed to expand right along with a community growing at a record pace.
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Celina Police Department unveils new state-of-the-art headquarters
To the booming community of Celina that straddles both Collin and Denton counties. The city’s police force is also keeping up with growth, unveiling its new police headquarters on Monday. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero takes us inside.
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Search for missing Texas woman ends in Missouri
A North Texas homicide investigation involving a house fire and a missing persons report all ends hundreds of miles away. The body of Delisha Evans was found following a chase and crash in St. Louis County, Missouri, some 600 miles away. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman spoke with friends about the sudden loss.
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Crandall High volleyball player hit by pickup truck while walking to football game
A Crandall ISD high school girl is still recovering at the hospital a week after being struck by a pickup truck while walking to a football game.