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May 13, 2013 Share

Millions of Dollars Not Reaching Volunteer Fire Departments

NBC 5 has learned that millions of dollars collected for volunteer fire departments across the state is being diverted to other needs or sitting unused. Read More

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May 9, 2013 Share

Used Car Sold Without Catalytic Converter: New Owner

A state vehicle inspection station and a car dealership are under investigation because a North Texan said she bought a used car that should have never passed a state inspection. Now the woman says she is stuck with a car in need... Read More

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May 7, 2013 Share

No-Show Dresses Dash Prom Dreams

No-show and knockoff prom gowns bought online send girls scrambling to find last-minute replacements for their dream dresses. Read More

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May 6, 2013 Share

Car Window Glass Could Change Escape Plan

Experts say it's a good idea to know what type of glass your car windows are made of because it can affect your escape plan if the vehicle is in a water-related accident. Read More

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Apr 30, 2013 Share

Woman Says Matchmaking Service a Disaster

A Fort Worth woman says she received only bad dates after spending $2,200 on a matchmaking service and was offered a conditional refund if she didn’t speak negatively about the company. Read More

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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