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Man who killed Terrell police officer sentenced to life after guilty plea

The man who admitted to killing a Terrell police officer during a traffic stop in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A Kaufman County judge handed down the sentence to Darrian Johnson within minutes of his court appearance, after he ...

NBC DFWMay 27, 2026

Dallas Wings take on reigning WNBA champs to wrap up first month of season

The Dallas Wings and their young stars, Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, are off to their best start since 2023. Thursday night brings the biggest test of the season, so far, when they host the reigning WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces and the reigning regular-season and Finals MVP, A'j...

NBC DFWMay 27, 2026

Messi joins high-profile World Cup injury concerns weeks before games in Texas

Injuries to some of soccer’s star players are mounting ahead of next month’s World Cup, with Lionel Messi joining a list of concerns that already included Lamine Yamal. Messi left the field after reaching toward his left hamstring in a game for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer ...

NBC DFWMay 26, 2026

Three killed, one injured in West Dallas shooting at short-term rental party

Three people are dead and another was wounded after a shooting at a party in West Dallas, police said. Officers responded just before 12:30 a.m. early Tuesday morning to a shooting on Vilbig Road near Singleton Boulevard at a home being used as a short-term rental. Two of the vic...

NBC DFWMay 26, 2026

Boy rescued from Oak Cliff creek after neighbors hear screams for help

Neighbors in Oak Cliff rushed to rescue an 11-year-old boy who was swept away by fast-rising creek water during Sunday afternoon’s storms in Dallas. Dallas Fire said crews received multiple calls at about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, about young boys riding the current downstream behind ...

NBC DFWMay 25, 2026

Contractors warn housing bill uncertainty already impacting jobs

As homeownership remains out of reach for many Americans, Congress is debating what could become one of the most comprehensive housing bills in decades. The proposed 21st Century Road to Housing Act includes provisions aimed at increasing housing supply, encouraging zoning reform...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026

Teacher charged with child grooming after admitting to crush on Instagram

A North Texas middle school art teacher is accused of "child grooming" after allegedly sending a boy sexually suggestive messages and photographs on social media. NBC 5 has obtained an arrest warrant filed against 28-year-old Haley Krista Radabaugh. According to Irving police, mu...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026

Denton joins Dallas, Fort Worth in effort to eliminate traffic deaths

Denton City Council adopted its Vision Zero Action plan, similar to Dallas and Fort Worth. The goal is to improve roadway safety and eliminate traffic-related deaths by 2050. Dallas has seen success in reducing traffic deaths on Loop 12 by redesigning parts of the road and more t...

NBC DFWMay 22, 2026