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North Texas dedicates millions to new parks and green spaces throughout Dallas
Local leaders in North Texas have rolled out a series of announcements dedicating millions of dollars to new parks and green spaces throughout Dallas.
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Voters hope to bring more funding to public parks
Dallas voters can decide right now in early voting whether they want more than $340 million spent on parks – with the May 4 bond election. Money towards green spaces is something we’ve seen a lot this year, and NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports a new development.
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Advisory Committee recommends new Dallas County jail
Discussion continues in Dallas County over the possibility of a new multi-billion dollar jail.
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New prison facility possibly coming to Dallas County
Dallas is moving ahead with plans for a new multi-billion dollar jail. The county’s current detention center, Lew Sterrett, is in poor condition, and an advisory committee has presented a report addressing concerns. Although commissioners agree a new facility is necessary, there are questions about the timeline and cost. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
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Dallas family featured in documentary Losing Grace, Finding Hope
A new documentary about suicide hopes to remove the stigma and help others find hope. A Dallas family shares their story about losing Grace. NBC 5’s Noelle Walkers has more.
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Dallas family hopes personal documentary can shine light on mental health
‘Losing Grace Finding Hope’ is the story about the suicide of 16-year-old Grace Loncar and her family’s journey from grief to hope.
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Accused murderer of Dallas nursing student claims anxiety attack during trial
A Dallas County murder trial got off to somewhat of a rocky start Tuesday, with the defendant claiming an anxiety attack. Jorge Esparza is accused of stalking and murdering a Dallas nurse he saw as his romantic rival. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has more.
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Foxtrot closes all coffee shops permanently and plans to file bankruptcy
The company put out a statement abruptly shutting down operations Tuesday
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Dallas voters consider 10 bond propositions in May 4 election
Early Voting is underway for the Saturday, May 4 election. Dallas voters will vote on 10 propositions that would allow the city to borrow $1.25 billion. NBC 5’s political reporter Phil Prazan has more on the projects and the price tag.
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Motion filed to name officers involved in the in-custody death of a man at a Dallas hospital
The family of Kenneth Knotts, who died while in custody at a Dallas hospital, asked a federal judge on Monday to allow them to name the four officers in their excessive force lawsuit.
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Man arrested in connection to Dallas party shooting where woman was killed, 8 others shot
Dallas Police opened an internal investigation to determine if officers could have handled circumstances differently.
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Dallas Wings could possibly move to downtown
It’s playoff season in Dallas as the Mavs and Stars begin their runs for championships. The city of Dallas hopes to capitalize on the momentum by bringing another pro sports franchise to town. NBC 5’s David Goins has more.
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Toni Brinker, founder and CEO of One CommunityUSA in Dallas, dies at 74
Toni Chapman Brinker, the founder of the One CommunityUSA nonprofit in Dallas, died in early April at the age of 74, the nonprofit announced on Sunday.
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Dallas pursuing relocation of WNBA's Wings to downtown
The Dallas City Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a draft resolution that would authorize the city manager to relocate an existing professional team to downtown Dallas.
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Dallas Fire-Rescue finds man dead after night-long search in White Rock Creek
Dallas Fire-Rescue found the deceased man Sunday morning.
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Dallas Charter Review Commission makes list of recommendations for city council consideration
Dallas voters may get to decide if city council members and the mayor get a large pay increase. First, the council must approve recommendations sent by a commission looking to overhaul city government.
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Crashes double as heavy rain pours down in DFW
On this rainy Saturday, there was a lot of water on the road, making many cars drive slowly. The storms also kept first responders busy. Tahera Rahman from NBC 5 gives us an overview of the weather emergencies throughout the day.
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MedStar crash responses more than double during DFW rain downpour
A nearly constant downpour in Dallas-Fort Worth kept first responders busy on Saturday.
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Family of Corinna Johnson raising money for funeral expenses
As a North Texas family prepares to lay a 27-year-old young mother to rest, loved ones are asking the community to help pay for a funeral they never expected would come so soon. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
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Family raising funds for funeral expenses after woman found dead in boyfriend's closet
Omar Lucio, 34, confessed to Dallas Police that he had to “knock some sense” into his girlfriend, Corinna Johnson, 27, which resulted in her death.