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Discussing Clear The Shelters with Marlo Clingman, the Public Information Coordinator for Dallas Animal Services, and one of the shelters participating in our local Clear The Shelters! All this month we’re asking you to adopt an animal during NBC 5 and Telemundo 39’s Clear The Shelters! Some of our shelters are waiving fees throughout t...

We’ve been talking about NBC 5 and Telemundo 39’s Clear The Shelters, the annual pet adoption campaign that helps bring awareness to pet adoption and to the importance of good pet health. To date, we have adopted over 51,000 animals locally and over 700,000 animals nationwide. The campaign is now in all 50 states, and it all started right her...

NBC 5 and VolunteerNow invite you to come out to Voly in the Park, the largest volunteer festival in Dallas. Find your perfect volunteer opportunity and learn how you can get involved in our community.

NBC 5 and the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary invite you to the Native Texas Butterfly House and Garden! This exhibit will give you, your family, and friends the opportunity to walk among free-flying butterflies that are native to Texas. You will be able to observe and learn about butterfly life stages up close. The butterfly ...

Lasso a Cure” for cancer with NBC 5 at the Cattle Baron’s Ball on Saturday, September 17, at Southfork Ranch in Parker, Texas. The event will have great food, cocktails, dancing, raffles, a silent auction and live performances from Chris Young and Old Dominion.

NBC 5 and the Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter would like you to join us at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s September 17 through October 29. There are many dates and locations around North Texas for this inspiring walk, so you can easily find a location near you to walk. Registration is free for all ages and abilities.

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are partnering with the American Cancer Society to remind parents that your students back-to-school routine should also include the HPV vaccine. The vaccine can help prevent 6 different types of cancers later in life. 

Discussing dementia care with Jaime Cobb, Vice President of Education for the James L. West Center for Dementia Care and the Founder of the Caregiver and Dementia Education Program. This year in Texas, caregivers will provide an estimated 18 billion hours of care. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. The James L. West ...

Discussing how the Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains continues to build girls of courage, confidence, and character to help make our world a better place with their Chief Executive Officer, Becky Burton. For more information and for tickets to their Women of Distinction Luncheon and Awards on Friday, August 26, visit gs-strong.org/women2022....

Our goal is to encourage our young students to read because over the summer, children can lose almost two months of their reading and math skills. By participating in summer reading programs and activities, you can keep your child’s learning skills up to date.

The Fort Worth Public Library wants to help you expand your job skills and build your confidence in using today’s technology.

Help the victims and survivors of the tragic Robb Elementary School shooting.

Discussing how The Perot Museum of Nature and Science has teamed up with Children’s Health to take STEM learning on the road to children who may not be able to visit the Perot Museum with Katherine Stenesen, Chief Development Officer for The Perot Museum. For more information, visit www.perotmuseum.org.