Mosquito spraying scheduled in Dallas following West Nile virus detection in local samples
Dallas, Texas – In response to mosquito samples testing positive for the West Nile Virus, the City of Dallas has announced targeted mosquito control measures, including scheduled spraying in a specific neighborhood. Weather permitting, the mosquito control spraying will take place between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. on the...
Dallas firefighter remembered by family, friends after Lake Lavon drowning death
Family and friends of fallen Dallas firefighter Juan Omar Chaidez said their final goodbyes on Tuesday. Chaidez died in June after going missing while kayaking on Lake Lavon with his dog. NBC 5 learned that while Chaidez had fastened a life vest on his beloved dog, AJ, he was not wearing one himself when their kayak...
State Fair of Texas Announces Jam-packed Music Lineup for 2025
If you make a trip to the State Fair of Texas every year, plan a trip on one of these days to check out some amazing live music. State Fair of Texas September 26 Through October 19. One of the best parts of fall is the State Fair of Texas...
The 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo
Howdy partners! NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the African American Museum, Dallas want to see you at the 36th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 26, at Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas. The rodeo will have thrills for the whole family with great food, drinks, and live music. This...
Cookie shop owner shot and killed at The Shops at RedBird
The owner of a cookie shop is dead, and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Tuesday afternoon at The Shops at RedBird. Dallas police said officers responded around 4 p.m. to a shooting call in the 3600 block of West Camp Wisdom Road. The preliminary investigation determined that a suspect shot the victim. Dallas...
Gateway Church cutting services amid decreased attendance and scandal
Gateway Church will eliminate Saturday services at most of its campuses as it continues to navigate its future after founder Robert Morris' resignation amid a child sex abuse investigation.
Seventh drowning victim on Lewisville Lake this year was Mississippi man
A Mississippi man drowned while swimming in southeastern Lewisville Lake over the weekend, Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens report. Game wardens responded to a possible water fatality on Saturday evening. Witnesses reported that a man was swimming near a vessel when he went underwater and did not resurface. The...
Four Tax Preparers From Firm in Grand Prairie Sentenced for $7.5 Million IRS Fraud...
Four tax preparers, including the owner of FA Tax in Grand Prairie, have been sentenced to a combined 105 months in federal prison for their roles in a scheme that defrauded the IRS of nearly $8 million. Acting United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Nancy E. Larson announced the sentencings.
Saharan dust sweeping across Texas could hit Dallas this week
An annual meteorological phenomenon called the Sahara Desert dust cloud has made its way to Texas, bringing hazy skies to the south part of the state and making Texas’ vibrant sunsets even more spectacular. The bad news is that air quality might worsen. The good news is that locals...
Starbucks under fire after Irving customer receives offensive message on coffee cup
Blanca Lopez says she visited the Starbucks inside a Target store in Irving last week with her two daughters and ordered a horchata latte. But when she received her drink, she says she noticed the cup was labeled with the message
