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Holocaust Center
Apr 19, 2012

Dallas Honors Holocaust Victims, Survivors

Dallas Honors Holocaust Victims, Survivors

Dallas joined the world in remembering victims and and survivors of the Holocaust on Thursday.

Apr 19, 2012

Dallas' Holocaust Museum Honors Victims and Survivors

Dallas' Holocaust Museum Honors Victims and Survivors

The Dallas Holocaust Museum in downtown Dallas is dedicated to dealing with intolerance past and present.

GLAAD
Jan 23, 2012

NBC 5 Program Nominated for GLAAD Media Award

NBC 5 Program Nominated for GLAAD Media Award

“NBC 5 Spotlight" has been nominated by GLAAD for their annual awards.

May 20, 2011

78-Year Old Prison Pen Pal

78-Year Old Prison Pen Pal

78-year-old Earl Phares uses his typewriter to send letters to inmates in Texas prisons.

Feb 25, 2011

Officer Deborah Grabowski: In Her Own Words

Officer Deborah Grabowski: In Her Own Words

Dallas police officer Deborah Grabowski talks about what it's like to be DPD's first transgendered police officer.

Feb 24, 2011

Dallas Voice Focuses on the Gay Community

Dallas Voice Focuses on the Gay Community

Many issues important to the gay community are getting more attention in the so-called mainstream press, but when it comes to focusing on the local angles, the staff at the Dallas Voice believe they still do it...

Feb 24, 2011

Youth First Texas

Youth First Texas

A North Texas youth center is celebrating its 10th year serving as a safe haven for gay and lesbian teenagers. More information on Youth First Texas HERE

Feb 24, 2011

DPD's First Transgendered Police Officer

DPD's First Transgendered Police Officer

Dallas police officer Deborah Grabowski started her career more than 20 years ago and spent much of that time struggling through a personal journey. More: Transgender Community of Police & Sheriffs

Feb 24, 2011

Lesbian Couple Gives a Child a Home

Lesbian Couple Gives a Child a Home

Coming out as a lesbian couple was difficult enough for two North Texas women, but then they decided to adopt a child together. More: The Williams Institute: Texas Census Snapshot

Feb 24, 2011

Inside the Dallas Diablos

Inside the Dallas Diablos

Have you ever seen a rugby game? It's wildly popular game in other parts of the world and is one of the fastest-growing sports in the United States. Photojournalist Linda Angelle has revealing look at...

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Clerk Set on Fire in Robbery Dies

Clerk Set on Fire in Robbery Dies

A 76-year-old convenience store clerk who was set on fire during a robbery at the Garland gas station where she worked has died.

Senior Pranks: Rats, Food and Swords

Senior Pranks: Rats, Food and Swords

Not everyone is laughing at the prank pulled off by seniors at three Keller district high schools.

Lake Businesses Expecting Big Crowds

Lake Businesses Expecting Big Crowds

Boaters and business owners are ready for a banner year on area lakes.

Raising Money for Flags for Cemetery

Raising Money for Flags for Cemetery

A Cleburne man raised $12,000 in two weeks to buy 27,000 American flags for Memorial Day.

Fishermen: We Killed Gator in Self-Defense

Fishermen: We Killed Gator in Self-Defense

Two fishermen charged in the killing of a large alligator say they were protecting themselves and never intended to commit any crime.

Rangers Power Past Blue Jays

Rangers Power Past Blue Jays

Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam and tied his career high with eight RBIs in the Rangers' 14-3 win.

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