Why did the State Fair’s attendance drop in 2025? A local expert blames one...
DALLAS — Fewer people went to the State Fair of Texas in 2025 than at any point in the last decade. A total of 2,020,064 people attended during the three-week event. That’s down from more than 2.3 million in 2023 and 2024. The fair hit its peak in 2022 with more than 2.5 million visitors.
Mother, son dead after apparent murder-suicide at Lewisville mobile home park, police say
LEWISVILLE, Texas — A mother and son are dead after a shooting at a Lewisville mobile home park Wednesday afternoon, police said. Lewisville police and fire crews were called to the Northwood Mobile Home Park in the 400 block of East State Highway 121 Business around 1 p.m. after reports of two people being shot.
‘Please help us.’ | North Texas families worry they’ll lose government benefits amid shutdown
DALLAS — For Rosie Taylor, almost everything depends on one basket. On Wednesday, she pushed her basket through Aunt Bette’s Community Pantry in South Dallas. “Aunt Bettye’s is where my end makes my other end meet,” said Taylor, a SNAP benefits recipient. Each month, Taylor visits...
Security threat at school, stabbing and firearm found
Two separate, violent incidents occurred at Lake Highlands High School on Wednesday, leading to two student arrests. In the first incident, a student was stabbed in the neck with a paring knife during a school bus fight, and the victim is hospitalized but expected to recover. In the second incident, police found a...
Dallas mayor condemns police chief’s ‘unilateral’ decision to reject $25M ICE grant
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux rejected a $25 million ICE grant, drawing sharp criticism from Mayor Eric Johnson who called the decision "unilateral."
More Than 2,500 Illegal Immigrants Registered to Vote in Texas
“Only eligible United States citizens may participate in our elections.”
Domestic violence deaths rising in North Texas, new data shows
Law enforcement agencies across North Texas are investigating a series of domestic violence-related homicides, part of what advocacy groups say is a growing and deeply troubling trend. NBC 5 has tracked several deadly incidents over the past two weeks. On Tuesday, Fort Worth police said a man shot and killed...
Dallas DA under fire for dismissing charges against man accused of throwing urine on...
Law enforcement leaders say dropping charges against Kendral Pickett — including assault with bodily fluids — is a "slap in the face" to police.
Fun Fact, The Biggest Cowboy Hat in America NOT in Texas
The city of Garland just unveiled the biggest Cowboy hat in Texas. We need to build the biggest one in the country to take out this other city.
Dallas weather: Gusty winds bring fire threat before severe storms this weekend
DALLAS - North Texas enters fall with a brief period of warm weather before shifting to more seasonal conditions this weekend. Morning storms are possible Tuesday morning, but expected to leave DFW drier this afternoon. Following the morning rain, warm and humid conditions will return. Tuesday night will be the...
