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Dallas police say one version of a plan to increase the number of new hires for the department would require moving 40 officers from patrol to make it happen.

Federal prosecutors from all four Texas districts converged in North Texas to address the concerning rise in family violence homicides. Last year, 205 Texans lost their lives to domestic violence, with 179 of those victims being women. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera delves deeper into this issue.

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. 

After a North Richland Hills man died this week from a horrific bee attack, NBC 5 set out to uncover the warning signs that could have been there before the incident.

North Texas firefighters have been hosting fellow first responders from Latin America for a unique experience, learning skills to save lives in their home countries.

North Texas firefighters are hosting fellow first responders from Latin America for a unique experience, learning skills to save lives in their home countries. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the story out of Fort Worth.

Due to reduced pressure, a North Texas water company issued a boil notice Monday afternoon.

Investigations are underway on Monday after safety threats at two different North Texas school districts.

Irving Mejia-Hilario with the Dallas Morning News tells us about how Centurion American Development Group is looking to add 89 two-acre estate lots to the site of the former TV show.

Carroll ISD is investigating threats made online, and Dallas ISD is looking into a recent incident when a student was found with a gun on campus. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

In just the last week, there have been two drowning-related incidents in DFW, including a little boy who drowned in his backyard pool in Fort Worth.

Here in Texas, 69 children have become victims of drowning so far this year. 

As parents drop their kids off at the first day of class this week, a thought might no doubt cross many minds – how safe is your child at school?

There are several new safety requirements parents will notice this school year. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Here’s what alerts your technology can send and how to handle when it’s a false alarm.