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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 the...

Feb 24, 2011

Three Churches Preach Acceptance

Three Churches Preach Acceptance

There's a church in Oak Cliff that houses three different congregations, each has a different religious tradition, but they share a belief that churches should be open to anyone and everyone.

Feb 23, 2011

Honoring the Legacy of Marlon Riggs

Honoring the Legacy of Marlon Riggs

A new organization and film festival are the legacy of a Fort Worth-born filmmaker. The goal is to share stories of people who are both black and gay. More: Fahari Arts Institute: Marlon Riggs Film Festival

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued

Winter Weather Advisory Issued

Winter Weather Advisory now posted for North Texas: today 6PM-tomorrow 9AM

Jessica Smith Found Safe in NM

Jessica Smith Found Safe in NM

Jessica Smith and her mother have been found safe in New Mexico

Houston's Body Found in Bathtub: Coroner

Houston's Body Found in Bathtub: Coroner

The coroner's office confirmed that Whitney Houston was found dead in the bathtub of her room in the Beverly Hilton Saturday.

AA Employee Expects Firing Over Parodies

AA Employee Expects Firing Over Parodies

An American Airlines flight attendant said he expected to be fired for posting to YouTube videos that poke fun at company executives.

Life of DART Shooting Victim Celebrated

Life of DART Shooting Victim Celebrated

Friends and total strangers gathered Friday night at a Richardson bar to remember a bystander killed in a shooting at a Dallas Area Rapid Transit station

TABC Investigating Irving Canal Crash

TABC Investigating Irving Canal Crash

The three people killed in an Irving car crash last month were had blood alcohol levels of more than twice the legal limit.

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