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• Liz Mikel brings the community together in ‘Where We Stand' at Oak Lawn's Humphreys Theater

  22-02-2026 08:38
  
  For Where We Stand, a play by Donnetta Lavinia Grays, is playing at Bryant Hall on the historic Kalita Humphreys campus in Oak Lawn.
  
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• Arlington community mourns loss of 14-year-old fatally shot

  21-02-2026 21:58
  
  The Arlington community is grieving the loss of a 14-year-old who was fatally shot inside his home. 
  
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• North Texas woman runs for fallen military brother in prep for Cowtown Marathon

  21-02-2026 16:48
  
  A North Texas woman never expected to call herself a runner...until her big brother died in the military. Now she's training for the Cowtown Marathon.
  
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• Small business fair welcomes entrepreneurs, artists to MLK Jr. library branch

  20-02-2026 21:56
  
  A mother and daughter will showcase their children’s book series at the South Dallas Business Fair on Saturday at the MLK Jr. Branch Library.
  
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• Could World Cup be a stepping stone to potential future Olympics in Dallas?

  20-02-2026 20:35
  
  With the 2026 FIFA World Cup headed to North Texas, many people wonder: Could Dallas someday host the Olympic Games?
  
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• Barrier-breaking Black drone pilot inspires Dallas youth to dream big

  20-02-2026 20:04
  
  An annual field trip to Dallas Love Field provided area students a glimpse at careers in one of today’s most profitable industries.
  
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• What to do if a package marked ‘delivered' never arrives

  20-02-2026 19:46
  
  NBC 5 Responds to a consumer, out more than $800, after he ordered a laptop that never arrived. Read on for what to do if this happens to you.
  
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• Lancaster ISD elementary staff arrested after classroom abuse report

  20-02-2026 19:37
  
  Three staff members at Pleasant Run Elementary School have been arrested. The arrests, according to Lancaster Independent School District, come after a reported incident from January involving the alleged abuse of a student in a classroom
  
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• Itasca PD investigate sexually explicit, deep fake images of ISD students, staff

  20-02-2026 19:35
  
  Itasca Police continue to investigate a former high school student who they say is responsible for creating sexually explicit, deep fake photos of students and staff within the Itasca ISD.
  
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• Plano man says Apple Watch helped save his life

  20-02-2026 18:53
  
  A North Texas man says a simple notification on his smart watch may have saved his life.
  
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• United States Secretary of Treasury talks SCOTUS tariff ruling and Trump Accounts in Dallas

  20-02-2026 18:47
  
  United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent addressed the Supreme Court ruling that came out on tariffs.
  
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• Who is on the Texas primary ballot in for governor, statewide offices, legislature?

  20-02-2026 18:32
  
  On March 3, Texas voters will decide who runs for statewide office and for the state legislature this November.
  
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• Officer fatally shoots armed suspect while serving warrant in West Dallas

  20-02-2026 18:30
  
  A Dallas officer shot and killed a suspect while serving a narcotics warrant Friday. Police say the suspect pointed a gun at officers.
  
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• Who is on the Texas primary ballot in U.S. Senator, U.S. House races?

  20-02-2026 18:23
  
  Texas voters will decide which candidates for Senate and House will advance to the November general election on March 3.
  
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• County judges, commissioners up for re-election in March 3 primary

  20-02-2026 18:16
  
  In the March 3 primary, North Texas voters will weigh in on several important county elections including county judge and other leadership positions.
  
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• Nearly 200 North Texas judicial races added to March primary

  20-02-2026 17:05
  
  During the primary, North Texans will be asked to vote for judicial placements in a variety of courts statewide.
  
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• What do the propositions, party and precinct chairs mean on the primary ballot?

  20-02-2026 16:29
  
  Republicans and Democrats have several party-specific items on the primary ballot, including electing chairs, and taking polls on party referendums.
  
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• Big League Wiffle Ball, founded by SMU student, coming to North Texas

  20-02-2026 05:00
  
  Big League Wiffle Ball (BLW) is America’s first professional wiffle ball league. They are bringing the fun to Frisco on Saturday, February 21 with more than 25 teams and players from 20 different states.
  
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• North Texan among men declared innocent decades after Austin yogurt shop murders

  19-02-2026 21:04
  
  It was a long-awaited moment for four men. Thursday, a judge cleared their names after they were long ago accused of one of the most heinous crimes in the state. North Texan Maurice Pierce was among those charged in the 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders. Years after his death, his wife and daughter were there when a judge declared he...
  
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• Dallas delegation to pitch financial hub ‘Y'all Street' to New York City firms

  19-02-2026 19:53
  
  Mayor, city manager among nine making in-person appeal to New York-based financial firms to relocate or grow presence in Dallas and North Texas.
  
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• ‘Little betrayed' Fort Worth ISD looks to close De Zavla Elementary a year early

  19-02-2026 19:15
  
  De Zavala Elementary will close at the end of the 2025-2026 school year if the Fort Worth Independent School District board approves the move in March.
  
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• Conditions are ripe for wildfires in North Texas as Panhandle fires rage

  19-02-2026 17:05
  
  Warmer-than-normal temperatures, combined with gusty winds and low humidity make for the perfect recipe for wildfires.
  
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• Task Force aims to address Dallas nightlife code enforcement concerns

  18-02-2026 22:41
  
  Dallas leaders are reviewing nightlife ordinances in Deep Ellum and other districts, aiming to balance enforcement and business needs before FIFA events.
  
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• Well-known figure skating coach arrested in Collin County

  18-02-2026 22:40
  
  Allen police arrested a longtime North Texas figure skating coach on a charge of indecency with a child. The investigation involves two athletes.
  
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• Overturned 18-wheeler shuts down southbound I-35 at Illinois in Dallas

  18-02-2026 21:05
  
  An overturned 18-wheeler blocks all southbound lanes of I-35 at Illinois in Dallas County. Hazmat crews respond to fuel leak. Driver not injured.
  
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• Collin County sees surge as early voting begins on paper ballots

  18-02-2026 18:22
  
  Collin County officials say early voting turnout doubled as voters use hand-marked paper ballots in the March 3, 2026 primary election.
  
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• Dentist's attorney denies accusation she performed surgery while intoxicated

  18-02-2026 17:57
  
  A North Texas dentist is facing a state jail felony after staffers called police and accused her of performing surgery while intoxicated.
  
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• Outrage grows after sex offender's employment discovered at church school

  18-02-2026 17:46
  
  Leadership decisions at a church-run school in Haslet are under intense scrutiny after parents learned that a registered sex offender had been working on campus.
  
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• Jason Kidd launches girls basketball program in North Texas

  18-02-2026 17:33
  
  Mavericks coach Jason Kidd launches Jason Kidd Select South to develop elite girls basketball players and help them navigate NIL opportunities.
  
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• HBCU pride thrives at Dallas's Paul Quinn College

  18-02-2026 17:33
  
  Students attending Paul Quinn College in Southern Dallas, HBCU pride shows up in everyday campus life.
  
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• Fresh flavors on the field: FC Dallas rolls out new eats for 2026 MLS season

  18-02-2026 14:33
  
  FC Dallas has announced its new menu additions for the 2026 MLS season at Toyota Stadium. The new culinary offerings were debuted in the stadium’s Red Star Club in Frisco on Tuesday. The new dining options will be available at the FC Dallas home opener against Nashville SC at Toyota Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 28. Additional new concession options will...
  
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• Former Denton police officer injured in the line of duty gifted new house in Aubrey

  18-02-2026 14:00
  
  A former Denton police officer critically injured in the line of duty received a special homecoming Tuesday in Denton County.
  
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• Judge declares mistrial in Prairieland ICE center shooting case over attorney's T-shirt

  18-02-2026 09:59
  
  A federal judge has declared a mistrial in the high‑profile case accusing nine North Texans of attacking the Prairieland ICE Detention Center on the Fourth of July, after determining that a defense attorney’s shirt could improperly influence potential jurors.
  
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• Why Dallas may finally recognize ‘community cats' in city code

  17-02-2026 17:54
  
  Dallas City Council could vote in late May on adding “community cats” to city code, clarifying rules for outdoor, non-feral cats.
  
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• Catching up with Cody: Boy who had both legs amputated on path to be a doctor

  17-02-2026 17:01
  
  More than 20 years after losing both legs as a toddler, Cody Dean is a North Texas medical student pursuing his dream of becoming a pediatric anesthesiologist.
  
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• Step inside the Fort Worth factory behind Mrs. Renfro's salsa

  17-02-2026 12:53
  
  Step inside the Fort Worth headquarters of Renfro Foods, where several types of salsa are cooked, bottled and shipped all over the world.
  
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• Celina neighbors clash with Oncor over red oak pruning, removal

  17-02-2026 11:24
  
  A Celina couple says they took a stand after learning their decades-old red oak trees could be removed as part of a power line project.
  
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• Clay and compassion: Garland studio helps fight North Texas hunger

  17-02-2026 11:21
  
  The North Texas Food Bank is preparing for its 26th annual Empty Bowls fundraiser as one local craftsman turns clay into more than serving dishes.
  
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• Police shooting under investigation after chase, crash along PGBT early Tuesday

  17-02-2026 10:07
  
  A police chase that started in Grand Prairie ended in an officer-involved shooting in Carrollton, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
  
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• Limited Election Day voting returns to Dallas County for March primary

  17-02-2026 09:13
  
  Election Day voting options will be more limited than in recent years. Here's why.
  
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• Curling curiosity: Inside the sport that's sweeping fans off their feet

  16-02-2026 22:02
  
  From chasing medals to chasing curling competence, the Minucci’s gave NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans the basics of the sport which requires control of both the body and a 42-pound stone.
  
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• North Texas jewelers accused in scheme targeting elderly victims

  16-02-2026 21:52
  
  Arrest warrants link Irving and Frisco jewelers to an alleged gold laundering scheme targeting elderly victims across multiple states.
  
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• Hutchins warehouse owner will not enter agreement with DHS for ICE detention center

  16-02-2026 21:41
  
  After weeks of uncertainty, the owners of a one-million square-foot warehouse in Hutchins have spoken. The California- based company said it would not sell the warehouse to the federal government to be used as an ICE detention center.
  
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• Trial for alleged Antifa members charged in Prairieland ICE facility attack begins soon

  16-02-2026 17:59
  
  Several alleged members of a North Texas “Antifa cell” federally indicted in the July 4, 2025, Prairieland Detention Facility shooting are set to stand trial on Tuesday.
  
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• Judge declares mistrial in Tren de Aragua capital murder case after jury remains deadlocked

  16-02-2026 17:48
  
  A Dallas County judge has declared a mistrial in the capital murder case involving a Venezuelan gang.
  
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• Lonesome Dove's Robert Duvall remembered by Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum

  16-02-2026 17:27
  
  Robert Duvall's legacy lives on at Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco.
  
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• Cedar Hill announces strategic shift

  16-02-2026 12:39
  
  Mayor Stephen Mason announced that the city’s new tagline will be, “The Natural Heart of the Metroplex."
  
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• TWU opens new center to expand healthcare training in the state

  16-02-2026 10:49
  
  Texas Woman’s University marked a major milestone this month, celebrating the grand opening of its new Health Sciences Center.
  
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• ‘Life-saving gift': City of Dallas gets six-figure donation for blocker trucks

  15-02-2026 20:55
  
  City of Dallas gets six-figure donation for blocker trucks.
  
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• Young man from McKinney crowned world's best Madden NFL player, winning $250,000

  15-02-2026 16:11
  
  26-year-old Drini Gjoka of McKinney was ranked 13th going into this year’s Madden Bowl. But despite being the underdog, he came out as the winner.
  
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