-
What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?
Both Veterans Day and Memorial Day have significant meaning to many veterans, members of the U.S. armed services and their families.
-
Texas Veterans Day Parade in Arlington
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 4:00 p.m. in Arlington’s Entertainment District! Find your spot along the parade route early. The parade begins at 4:00 p.m. and it will feature over 100 parade…
-
Saluting Cowtown – Celebrate Veterans Day in Tarrant County
NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 want to see you at the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade in Fort Worth on Monday, November 11. This year’s parade is “Saluting Cowtown — from frontier soldiers to space frontiers and more” in Downtown Fort Worth along North Forest Park Blvd. The parade will have a military fly-over at 11:00 a.m. right as the…
-
Free service dogs for disabled American veterans
Each service dog learns around 65 different tasks that can help disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities.
-
A helping paw for those who served
The nonprofit organization in North Texas is dedicated to provide free training and service dogs to disabled American veterans and others with mobile disabilities
-
Aviation Discovery Fest receives positive feedback
The Dallas-based Commemorative Air Force made significant changes to its Veterans Day celebration this year, foregoing its choreographed airshow following last year’s tragic mid-air collision.
-
Aviation Discovery Fest focuses on ground activities
Sunday, Nov. 12, marks one year since six people were killed in a mid-air collision at the “Wings Over Dallas” Airshow. The Dallas-based commemorative air force significantly changed its Veterans Day celebration this year, preceding the choreographed airshow. Organizers say the response has been positive, and they feel the right decision was made. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.
-
North Texas veteran looking for hope after losing home in fire
On this day when we pause to thank those who’ve served our country, a Hunt County veteran is picking up the pieces one day after his home of 20 years burned to the ground. In the blink of an eye, he and his wife lost everything – including several animals they’ve rescued. They spoke with Allie Spillyards about what was…
-
Events around North Texas to celebrate Veterans Day
NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen tells us about the events and celebrations honoring those who served out nation.
-
Celebrate our nation's veterans
Join NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 in honoring our nation’s veterans at this year’s Greater Dallas Veterans Day Parade!
-
Hope and healing with Heroes on the Water
Find out how Heroes on the Water is bringing hope and healing to veterans and their families through their outdoor programs.