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Apr 29, 2013 Share

Airport Workers Caught Abusing Security Badges

An exclusive NBC 5 investigation uncovered police reports showing airline employees and workers at DFW Airport abusing their security badges and using them to help family and friends skip security checkpoints. Read More

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Apr 19, 2013 Share

Questions to Ask When Donating

Before you make donations to charitable organizations, there are some questions you need to ask.

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Apr 18, 2013 Share

Fertilizer Plant 911 Calls and History

NBC 5 Investigates obtains 911 records after explosion and looks into the West Fertilizer Company's inspection history.

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Apr 11, 2013 Share

DOT Questions Cardinal Coach Lines

The company involved in Thursday morning's crash experienced only minor safety violations over the last two years. Special agents from the U.S. Department of Transportation showed up at the company's Grand Prairie office searching for the owner and bus company records. (AP photo)

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Apr 8, 2013 Share

Woman Linked to Fraud or Victim of Bogus Boss?

A woman who says she found a job through LinkedIn is facing felony fraud charges for trying to cash a fake check she said she received from her employer. Read More

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Apr 4, 2013 Share

STAAR Tests Come with $90M Tab

When Texas students take the STAAR test this spring they'll be taking part in a program that is on-track to cost taxpayers almost half a billion dollars over five years. Read More

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Apr 1, 2013 Share

License Wait Times Shorter at DPS Mega Centers

Since NBC 5’s investigation last summer, wait times at some Texas DPS license centers are dropping, but not all license centers are created equally. Read More

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Mar 27, 2013 Share

Extended Warranty: Waste of Money or Peace of Mind?

While millions of consumers purchase extended warranties, experts say in some cases they may be more of a headache than the peace of mind they’re supposed to be. Read More

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Mar 25, 2013 Share

Kiosks Offering Cash for Old Phones

The unassuming ATM-like kiosk at some North Texas malls may offer consumers instant cash for their old mobile phones. Read More

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Mar 8, 2013 Share

Call Centers Booming in North Texas

Customer service call center jobs, which have long been sent abroad because of cost, are coming back to the United States and the Dallas-Fort Worth area is a big winner. Read More