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Sentencing is set for this morning for eight of the nine people convicted in connection with last year's shootout at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The attack happened almost a year ago, on July 4, 2025. Federal prosecutors claim the group targeted the f...
Sentences are being announced for the people convicted on terrorism charges in connection with last year's shootout at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The attack happened almost a year ago, on July 4, 2025. The alleged organizer, Benjamin Song, was senten...
A judge on Monday ordered Atmos Energy to preserve evidence from a deadly Oak Cliff gas explosion, hours after a survivor blamed the utility in court filings of multiple failures leading up to the blast. The filings, part of a lawsuit first filed in late May, allege the company f...
Challenge of Tarrant County has launched an effort encouraging World Cup fans to Play It Safe as enthusiasts from the area and around the world come together in North Texas to cheer on their teams. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to preventing substance misuse, has a two-pronge...
Without the drag queens, community vendors and rainbow displays typical of Arlington Pride each June, city officials and LGBTQ+ leaders expressed a mixture of uncertainty and cautious optimism for their evolving relationship. The annual festival usually marks Tarrant County’s lar...
The economic development and innovation group in charge of creating industry partnerships with Texas A&M-Fort Worth has a new leader. Cameron Cushman, former assistant vice president of innovation ecosystems at UNT Health Fort Worth, replaced Darryl Heath as executive director of...
A high-profile legal team announced Monday that it will represent Karmelo Anthony as he appeals his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf. The announcement comes less than two weeks after Anthony filed a pauper's oath request...
A Parker County man is facing a murder charge for firing the gunshot that killed his daughter on Sunday as she argued with her mother. The Parker County Sheriff's Office said they were called to a shooting at a home in Azle on Sunday and arrived to find an injured adult woman wit...
The Dallas Mavericks now have new leadership in place; next up is the NBA Draft. NBA insiders have conducted mock drafts where the Mavs select either Houston guard Kingston Flemings or Arizona guard Brayden Burries, both of whom reached the Sweet 16 in their lone season in colleg...
Fort Worth City Council members have raised about $7.5 million combined for their campaigns since 2021, drawing donations from thousands of individuals, businesses, law firms, unions and political groups for election and reelection efforts. About $2.1 million, or 28%, came from 1...
Fort Worth’s Audit & Finance Committee provided an update on the city’s budget at a June 2 meeting. The briefing was a review of the monthly financial report for April 2026. The focus was on the general fund with special attention given to revenue. Cristi Lemon, assistant directo...
Three men have died in Tarrant County Jail custody within four days this week — raising serious concerns for at least one family, a county commissioner and several community members. Mack Greer, 46, was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at John Peter Smith Hospital after he suff...
Newly released evidence shown in court is providing the public with its first look at materials shown to jurors during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted in the death of Austin Metcalf. Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 No cameras ...
Shayma Alzubi, the Muslim educator reassigned from her role as Western Hills High School principal after online backlash over her past social media posts, is suing Fort Worth ISD in federal court. The June 18 lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit allege...
Dallas residents awoke to strong storms and flooding in parts of the city. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas. Several drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. TX...
Dallas resident Sarah DelSota shared this video of a Waymo stuck in water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas. NBC 5 has reached out to Waymo for comment. Several Dallas roads were flooded Friday morning due to thunderstorms. NBC 5 saw video of flooding ...
Chicago Sky (4-10, 1-6 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (9-6, 5-4 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky aims to break its four-game slide with a victory over the Dallas Wings. The Wings are 5-2 in home games. Dallas averages 87.6 p...
Long before soccer fans and tourists flocked to North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, nonprofit organizations were preparing residents for a threat that might arrive with the games and festivities: human trafficking. Anti-trafficking organizations and churches hosted forums to rais...
At least four people were injured after a pickup truck driver accidentally backed into a crowd of people outside a Dallas taco stand on Thursday evening, police say. Dallas Police responded to a call to assist an officer with an ambulance at approximately 7 p.m. in the 300 block ...
Developers will soon demolish and rebuild part of The Cooper, a $65 million five-story apartment complex damaged by a 6-alarm fire last June. The Near Southside complex, which opened at 1001 W. Rosedale St. in 2020, was mostly vacant following the June 23, 2025, incident but leas...
A month-long state investigation into the Camp Mystic flood disaster concluded the camp did not have a written evacuation plan, failed to adequately prepare for flooding, and did not evacuate campers despite opportunities to move them to safety before rising waters swept through ...
A 29-year-old worker died after a tunnel collapsed beneath a building in Coppell on Thursday afternoon, trapping him underground, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Firefighters were called around 3:19 p.m. to 2275 Sage Hill Lane after receiving reports of a worker trapped followin...
Commissioner Alisa Simmons held a press conference on the Tarrant County in-custody jail deaths that took place this week. Two 40-year-old men died this week after suffering apparent medical emergencies while being held at the Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County ...
The FIFA Fan Festival Dallas for Thursday, June 18, has sold out, according to the Dallas Police Department. Dallas police are asking the public not to travel to Fair Park without already having a reserved ticket. Police are notifying the public that heavy traffic is expected in ...
The Fort Worth Police Department held a press conference to announce the “Juneteenth Community Impact” weekend initiative, a series of events focused on literacy, mentorship, second chances, youth engagement, and community healing through conversation, culture, and collaboration....
A woman was killed early Thursday morning when police say she followed her partner onto a highway during an argument and was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler. Arlington Police said Thursday afternoon that a man and a woman were involved in a domestic disturbance at a nearby motel ...
On Ted Lasso, the British made fun of Ted for thinking that soccer matches are divided into quarters like American football games. This World Cup, the hydration breaks that come midway through each half have effectively divided the matches into quarters. The Americanization of so...
A second man died this week at the Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Wednesday. A 40-year-old man on Tuesday was kneeling next to his bed and failed to respond to verbal greetings from a detention officer during a routine cell check, the sherif...
Cast your mind back to 1999, when Toy Story 2 conjured up Pixar’s most crushing moment in its history thus far. That film was about the toys facing their mortality of a sort, and it came to a head in the story of Jessie the Cowgirl (voiced by Joan Cusack), whose owner Emily grew ...
On view now thru day Sunday, July 5, at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Black Photojournalism gathers the work of more than 60 photographers across the country between 1945 and the mid-1980s. The 250-plus photos on display cover everything from major historical events to ...
The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas. Fans packed The Londoner locations in Addison and Dallas following England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia, turning the pubs into a sea of cheers, ...
Just in time for Father’s Day, an all-Black cast of characters brings us this revenge thriller. If not for the smartphones that the characters occasionally use, you might mistake Is God Is for some lost blaxploitation movie from the 1970s. Its main characters embark on a road tri...
I’m not a big basketball fan, but I did watch a couple of Spurs games during the NBA Finals. They’re a young team, and they fought hard, and I know a lot of Texans were rooting for them to win. I was, too. But as I watched the final game, a creeping sense of unease came over me. ...
Absolutely terrible for everyone involved. There is no win in a case like that of Karmelo Anthony, a 19-year-old found guilty of murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Two families were shattered over a senseless instance of violence. I have a friend on the ...
Reunion Tower in Dallas will be hosting a series of special light shows during the month-long 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nine matches are being played at "Dallas Stadium" in Arlington, including five first-round matches, two round-of-32 matches, a round-of-16 match, and a semifinal dur...
Arlington ISD will face a nearly $60 million shortfall next year despite a staff reorganization and no raises for employees. The district’s trustees unanimously adopted the 2026-27 budget shortfall Tuesday night. Trustee Justin Chapa said the previous cuts have provided a financi...
Weston McKennie, a 27-year-old midfielder for the U.S. Men's National Team, is a Little Elm native and John McKennie's younger brother. "I'm a Grand Prairie firefighter," McKennie said in the video produced by the city and sent to NBC 5. "I currently drive an engine down at Stati...
Texas takes center stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. Portugal takes on Congo in Houston at noon, then Croatia plays England in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semifinals at 3 p.m. The Portugal squad featuring star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the favorites to win the ...
Portugal, very aware of the enormous expectations it faces in the World Cup, begins group stage play against Congo in Houston at noon. The squad featuring star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the favorites to win the expanded 48-team tournament and hoist its first World Cup tr...
A 40-year-old man has died while in custody at Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Tuesday. The unidentified man on Monday was in his cell when his cellmate saw him experiencing a "medical emergency," according to a press release. The man was tra...
Living in Fort Worth offers young professionals a vibrant lifestyle: trendy restaurants, live music, cultural events, and endless weekend adventures. But balancing all the perks of city life with smart financial habits can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with a little pl...
Six Flags' tallest, fastest, longest giga dive coaster is gearing up for its grand debut next Friday, June 26. The Tormenta Rampaging Run is a one-of-a-kind thrill that can only be found in their new Spanish village, Rancho de la Tormenta. Once completed, it will set six new worl...
A multi-agency investigation has led to five arrests after authorities say an organized criminal ring used skimming devices on diesel fuel pumps to steal payment card information and obtain fuel across North Texas. According to the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC...
NFL player Rashee Rice was seen jogging away from news photographers Tuesday morning as he left the Dallas County Jail after serving 30 days for a probation violation tied to a high-speed, multi-car crash on Central Expressway in March 2024. According to court records, Rice teste...
The Dallas Wings are headed to San Francisco after defeating the Las Vegas Aces 96-66; it's the Wings' second win over the reigning WNBA champions this season. Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and made five 3-pointers, Jessica Shepard had 15 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists...
On Friday, June 12, the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) Fire Recruit Class No. 100 and EMS Recruit Class No. 1 graduated from the FWFD Training Academy at Christ Chapel Bible Church. This is the first time in the 155-year history of FWFD that a single-role class is graduating, ...
Tarrant County’s safety net hospital system has a myriad of factors to consider as it budgets for next fiscal year. The population JPS serves is growing and aging. A smaller percentage of patients will be covered by Medicaid or Affordable Care Act plans. The main hospital is at c...
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office has released a guide for international visitors to help understand state laws and city regulations amid this year's FIFA World Cup. The guide, titled "Understanding Law Enforcement & Arrest Procedures" warns visitors they may be arrested in cas...
As millions of international visitors arrive in North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning fans about the dangers of fentanyl and the risks posed by illicit drugs. DEA officials say many visitors may be unfamiliar with the prevalence o...
A rare piece of American history is now on display in Dallas. An original copy of the Declaration of Independence is on display now through July 17 at the Hall of State at Fair Park. The document was moved from its permanent home at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library as part of ...
Fort Worth Police are asking the community to help find a suspect after a person died from multiple gunshot wounds. According to the police department, on Sunday, around 11 p.m., officers with the South Division were called to the 4300 block of Carter Park Dr. for a shooting call...
Las Vegas Aces (10-3, 7-3 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (8-5, 4-3 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings plays the Las Vegas Aces after Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points in the Dallas Wings’ 84-83 loss to the Portland Fire. The Wi...
Fans are trooping to Dallas-Fort Worth beginning this weekend for the nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to be played in Arlington over the next month. Just how many, and whether the economic impact they generate comes close to expectations, remains to be seen. North Texas leaders ...
As thousands of fans poured into the stadium for Arlington’s first FIFA World Cup game Sunday, Rick Majumdar stood on a corner outside the venue, speaking into a microphone: “ICE out of the World Cup.” The Arlington resident said he wanted to raise awareness about the potential p...
Among the many security measures surrounding World Cup matches in North Texas, some of the most critical are working on four legs. They’re called "vapor wake" dogs — highly trained K-9s capable of detecting explosives not just in bags or objects, but on people moving through a cr...
A North Texas family is making a desperate plea for information after an 18-year-old was gunned down in Dallas overnight. “I don’t know what’s true and what’s not. Every story that I hear what they did to him, it’s horrible,” said Araceli Rodriguez. Rodriguez and her older son, J...
Kevin Woods wears two titles, as referenced in his voicemail greeting. “This is Reverend Woods, or Deputy Woods.” In practice, he saw those roles as one and the same. Over Woods’ 32 years as a Fort Worth marshal, he saw every day as an opportunity to help others and share joy — m...
Turbulence is growing in several Richardson neighborhoods over Amazon’s drone delivery program, with residents raising concerns about noise, privacy, and safety. The Richardson City Council approved Amazon Prime Air operations last year, but many neighbors say they didn't know ab...
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night. Christian Pulisic had an a...
Mexican poet Leticia Alaniz, adorned in traditional indigenous attire, stepped up to the mic at Amphibian Stage to voice her message clearly: Women are strength and resilience. “We are the ancient birthing ones, the seed and the womb, the dark soil opening after rain, the burning...
