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Feb 1, 2013 Share

Downtown Dallas Driver’s License Office Disappears

The only driver’s license office in Downtown Dallas has closed, potentially adding to long lines at other license offices. This comes after DPS told NBC 5 Investigates there were no plans to close any DFW offices. Read More

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Feb 4, 2013 Share

Texas Children's Hospital Ranked in Nation's Top 20

Parents magazine released its list of best children's hospitals in the country. Two of the top 20 are in Texas. Read More

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Feb 1, 2013 Share

Pet Store Accused of Selling Puppies With Parvo

Mansfield Chief of Police Gary L. Fowler is opening an investigation into a local pet store after the NBC 5 Investigates Consumer Unit was alerted to claims by several families that they purchased puppies that were sick... Read More

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Jan 13, 2013 Share

Dangers of Debit Cards for Travel

Holds placed by cruise lines and other travel-related businesses on credit and debit cards can cause account problems. Read More

Driven to Distraction

Dec 20, 2012 Share

Police Chiefs Mull Distracted-Driving Policies

A prominent group of police leaders is promising new nationwide guidelines to deal with police distracted driving. Read More

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Dec 19, 2012 Share

Payday Loans Can Spur Yearlong Debt Cycle

Experts warn that people should not be tempted to take out payday loans to pay for holiday expenses. Read More

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Dec 18, 2012 Share

Bogus Text Messages Promise Gift Cards

Experts warn that con artists and identity thieves are sending fake text messages that promise a whopping $1,000 gift card from Target. Read More

Driven to Distraction

Dec 17, 2012 Share

DPD Says "No" to Driving-Policy Changes

An NBC 5 investigation has found there were eight crashes involving Dallas police officers using computers while driving in two years. Read More

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Dec 14, 2012 Share

No Regular Emergency Drills at Some Schools

Most Texas schools regularly hold emergency drills as required by law to prepare for events such as shootings, but some districts do not. Read More

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Dec 10, 2012 Share

Almost 500,000 Tollway Users Billed for Old Tolls

The NBC 5 Investigates team has discovered nearly 500,000 toll road users are now receiving bills for trips that took place months ago or, in some cases, even years ago. Read More