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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

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Mar 7, 2013 Share

City Policy Prohibits Typing and Driving: DPD Chief

Dallas Police Chief David Brown gave his first formal interview about a nine-month-long NBC 5 investigation that found police officers in Dallas and across Texas were causing car crashes by typing on mobile dashboard computers whil... Read More

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Mar 2, 2013 Share

Bieber Card Aims to Teach Kids Responsible Spending

Justin Bieber is pitching a prepaid card designed to teach kids about smart spending. But, like other prepaid cards, it has fees attached to it and experts say there may be better alternatives. Read More

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Feb 27, 2013 Share

Some Arlington, Fort Worth Schools Miss Safety Drills

The Fort Worth and Arlington independent school districts are reviewing their emergency procedures after an NBC 5 Investigation revealed some schools had been missing required safety drills. Read More

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Feb 22, 2013 Share

Know Your Rights Before Buying Pets at a Pet Store

When it comes to buying a pet at a pet store, consumers in North Texas have very little protection. That’s why it’s important to know your rights before you buy. Read More

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Feb 20, 2013 Share