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You’ve probably heard of ‘super couponing.’ It’s when people use coupons to buy in bulk for free or next to nothing. NBC 5’s Vince Sims introduces us to one woman who started doing it to help her household, but ended up helping so many others.

One of the hardest hit areas in Arlington was an apartment complex. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with one woman who credits her grand-daughter for saving her.

A Fort Worth fifth-grader is in the final push of his goal of dishing out 100,000 Thanksgiving meals to those in need this year.

Millions of Americans are hitting the road one day ahead of Thanksgiving, with the vast majority opting to drive.

A EF2 tornado ripped apart a fast-food restaurant in Arlington on Tuesday, trapping families under the drive-thru. Thankfully, they’re all okay and one survivor spoke to NBC 5’s Lili Zheng.

Denton County Public Health reported another record number of new COVID-19 cases Monday along with a record number of hospitalizations and the county’s first death since Nov. 16. In Collin County, the state health department added 403 more cases of the virus along with another death.

Dallas County added 521 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number of new cases in nearly a month, along with seven more deaths attributed to the virus.

A four-year-old who spent days battling severe COVID-19 complications in a Fort Worth hospital bed will spend Thanksgiving at home. The little girl from Abilene was diagnosed with a condition which is increasingly common in kids. Her mom spoke with NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards and shared some important advice for parents.

So many of those yummy fall recipes for pumpkin bread, muffins, cookies, and of course pumpkin pie depend on that little can of pumpkin. It might sound like a silly question, but do you really know what’s in the can? Consumer Reports lifts the lid to reveal what’s in there.

Severe storms left behind some major damage in Arlington Tuesday night. NBC 5 Meteorologist Grant Johnston believes the damage may have been caused by an EF-1 tornado packing winds approaching 110 mph.

The Tarrant County Public Health Department confirms 1,302 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday along with three more deaths, bringing the county’s total number of confirmed and probable cases of the virus to nearly 96,000 with 838 fatalities. In the last seven days, the county has announced 10,230 new cases of the virus. Of the additional cases r...

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A 22-year-old Michigan man has been arrested in Dallas in connection with the fatal shooting of 7-year-old girl in Detroit.

Powerful thunderstorms swept through parts of the Southern Plains on Tuesday night, causing damage in the city of Arlington but no reported injuries or fatalities.

Battered and bruised, the Dallas-Fort Worth hotel industry is preparing for holidays and a winter travel season unlike any other in recent history. With massive drops in business travel, postponed and downsized weddings and widespread cancellations of conventions and concerts, hotel operators are desperate just as the country faces another surge in...

RadioShack, a fixture at the mall for decades, has been pulled from brink of death, again.

The pandemic has altered the way OurCalling handles Thanksgiving

As nurse Teri Wheat made her rounds at a Texas maternity ward, she began to realize she was having a hard time understanding the new mothers who were wearing masks due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Dallas-based therapists offer ground rules for the Thanksgiving dinner conversation in a virtual world.

More than 78,000 e-book subscriptions will soon be in the hands of young readers across North Texas.

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved an extension to its COVID-19 disaster declaration Tuesday to Feb. 28, effectively extending Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley’s mask mandate for businesses until the same day.

Dallas County added 521 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number of new cases in nearly a month, along with seven more deaths attributed to the virus.

The head of the largest hospital system in North Texas said Tuesday its intensive care beds could be “maxed out” in one week.

Several viewers have reached out to NBC 5 Responds after they were hired from what appeared to be legitimate companies. They turned out to be fake – costing some North Texans thousands of dollars.

As COVID-19 cases soar, contact tracers in North Texas trying to slow the spread of the virus are sometimes running into resistance including even having people answer the phone.

Teachers and staff in Crowley ISD got quite the surprise on Tuesday. The district rewarded staff for their hard work during the pandemic. NBC 5’s Education Reporter Wayne Carter shows us the reward which went to some very deserving educators.

Some Rockwall grandparents are taking photo memories to a whole new level this holiday season. They’ve come up with a way to be with their family for Thanksgiving… safely. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker explains how.

Warehouses seem to be going up all over North Texas. Local cities compete for the tax money warehouses bring to help provide services. Warehouses pay high prices to property owners for raw land. But one Dallas neighborhood is fighting to block a new warehouse development beside their homes.

Dallas area faith leaders and activists held a virtual press conference on Tuesday to speak out against the use of DPS Troopers in Dallas amid a surge in crime.

As COVID-19 cases and deaths surge, doctors are continuing to warn people to ditch traditional Thanksgiving day plans. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with a couple of frontline workers about how they plan on implementing their own advice.

One month ago, a tragic end in the search for a Tarrant County grandmother. Carolyn Riggins’ body was found inside her car after disappearing over the summer. Now her daughters are expressing frustration at the lack of answers surrounding their mother’s death. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports.

Denton County Public Health reported another record number of new COVID-19 cases Monday along with a record number of hospitalizations and the county’s first death since Nov. 16. In Collin County, the state health department added 403 more cases of the virus along with another death.

The city of Arlington announced Monday evening it had bypassed three internal candidates and chose a Baltimore police executive as its new police chief.

The Tarrant County Public Health Department confirms 1,710 new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday along with five more deaths, bringing the county’s total number of confirmed and probable cases of the virus to nearly 95,000 with 835 fatalities. In the last seven days, the county has announced 11,040 new cases of the virus. Of the additional cases repo...

Fort Worth police are no longer arresting or citing people caught with small amounts of marijuana, a department spokesman said Monday.

The Denton Police Department is launching text updates for 911 callers.

Brittany Kinley never imagined that the kindergarten pictures she could not wait to see would become a viral sensation all because she didn’t want a certain selection on the order form.

A North Texas family and college campus is mourning the loss of a beloved registered nurse who came out of retirement to teach future frontline workers amid the COVID-19 health crisis, only to die of the virus, herself.

Carrollton police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday night.

A Garland man is in critical condition after being stabbed multiple times by his son on Monday morning, police say.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is giving the gift of warmth this holiday season.

A rising rate of homicide in Dallas this year has boosted the workload for detectives, but they are still posting strong arrest numbers. That data point is not among the pieces of information in a report requested by Mayor Eric Johnson last week in a rebuke of the city’s progress on fighting violent crime.

Some families will spend this holiday season in hospital rooms watching over a sick child. One transplant patient shares her experience after 15 years, hoping to encourage those who are where she once was. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has the story.

Dallas County added 521 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, the lowest number of new cases in nearly a month, along with seven more deaths attributed to the virus.

A Dallas mother is suing the prestigious Hockaday School and a former teacher. The lawsuit claims the prep school dismissed “red flags” raised about the now-fired teacher who is facing child pornography charges.

The restaurant and bar industry has taken a staggering hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite that a longtime Fort Worth bar and grill is paying it forward to front line workers and teachers. The owner tells NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil none of it would be possible if it weren’t for his loyal customers.

For the family members of the 21,000 or so Texans who have died of COVID-19, this holiday season may be an emotionally difficult one. It may also be trying for those isolated from their loved ones. NBC 5 Health Reporter Bianca Castro asked some experts for help on how to get through it.

Millions of Americans are expected to travel in the next few days over the Thanksgiving Holiday, marking the busiest point in air travel since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s the time of year again when you’ll start seeing Santas everywhere you look, many parents agree that representation matters even during the holidays.

A federal appeals court ruled Monday that Texas and Louisiana can cut off funding to Planned Parenthood clinics, reversing earlier decisions stemming from legal battles over abortion.

Investigators with the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office are looking for the driver who ran over a woman during a road rage confrontation along Interstate 35E earlier this month.

Denton County Public Health reported another record number of new COVID-19 cases Monday along with a record number of hospitalizations and the county’s first death since Nov. 16. In Collin County, the state health department added 403 more cases of the virus along with another death.

The drone light show will visit Dallas on Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Cotton Bowl.

The Tarrant County Public Health Department confirms 1,124 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the county’s total number of confirmed and probable cases of the virus to nearly 93,000 with 830 fatalities. In the last seven days, the county has announced 10,062 new cases of the virus. Of the additional cases reported Monday, data from the co...

WGU Texas and Western Governors University have announced a partnership with Tarrant County College District to implement WGU’s “Onward With Learning” initiative.

The City of McKinney’s Municipal Court has implemented the state’s first virtual criminal jury trial program for municipal courts to handle Class C misdemeanor cases during courtroom restrictions amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The City Council approved funding to add 2,100 mobile WiFi hotspots to the Dallas Public Library’s circulating collection.

A Dallas mother is warning about COVID-19 as she continues to deal with the lingering effects of the virus.

As COVID-19 cases continue rising, Tarrant County Commissioners will consider extending its declaration of disaster allowing the extension of its mask mandate.

In addition to daily meals to feed students during this week off school, Dallas ISD will also be handing out free Thanksgiving meal kits to the general community.

Adam Gautreau, 36, was one of four people shot and killed in a series of random shootings in North Texas over the last several weeks.

According to Tarrant County, unpaid rent must be paid in full when the CDC order expires on Jan. 1, 2021. The current CDC order does not provide forgiveness of rent payments.

A police officer, three children, and a 41-year-old woman are uninjured after a crash in Dallas on Sunday night.

The Wilkinson Center will celebrate Thanksgiving with a turkey basket distribution for its seniors and adult education clients on Monday and Tuesday.

Health officials in Dallas County on Sunday reported 1,862 new COVID-19 cases and the death of a Dallas woman in her 50s.

Rapper Boosie Badazz, who was shot earlier this month near Big T Plaza in Dallas, has been released from the hospital, according to the Louisiana artist’s Twitter account.

The city of Dallas has registered 222 homicides in 2020 through Sunday — more than all of 2019 and the most in any year in over a decade. When attention moves to the next violent crime, the families of victims are left to cope.

Health officials in Dallas County on Saturday reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases for the third consecutive day and nine more coronavirus-related deaths, as Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins continued to urge residents to take steps to slow the spread of the virus.

Tarrant County Public Health on Sunday reported 1,537 additional cases of COVID-19 with six new deaths.

Days before the Thanksgiving holiday, COVID-19 testing sites are seeing longer lines of people who want to get tested for the coronavirus.

The White Settlement Senior Center has been closed since March because of COVID-19. City officials didn’t want their seniors to feel alone this Thanksgiving, so they made a special delivery on Friday. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes us along.

One child was killed and five were hospitalized Saturday afternoon when an SUV struck a go-kart, College Mound officials say.

A man has died and a woman was critically injured Saturday night when their motorcycle hit the back of a vehicle and tumbled down an embankment, Dallas police say.

A 58-year-old woman was fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday night in Lake Highlands, Dallas police say.

Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center has changed its annual holiday giving campaign due to the pandemic.

‘Art Reframes History,’ a special exhibition now on view through April 4 at The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza examines how artists interpret history and the emotional impact of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination 57 years later.

Dallas police last week upgraded the search for a man missing since Oct. 22 to an “endangered missing person.” Alan Walker was last seen at a RaceTrac gas station.

Tarrant County Public Health on Saturday added two deaths and 1,368 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

Barricades block off the main entrance to what was once the grand rotunda of the J.C. Penney headquarters in Plano. In view through the windows are rows and rows of desks that have been cleaned out with signs on them that say “Done.”

A woman is dead after she was “struck by several passing vehicles” on State Highway 121 in Haltom City Saturday night, police say.

The University of North Texas in Denton will feed hundreds of students this Thanksgiving who can’t travel home because of COVID-19 concerns.

Health officials in Denton County on Friday reported 405 new COVID-19 cases — the third time since Monday the county has added a single-day high of coronavirus cases.

The Cedar Hill Police Department is searching for a missing person who was last seen on Friday, Nov. 13.

Dallas police say the man suspected in the murder of a Celina man is now charged in three other murders in Dallas, including the Halloween murder of an SMU student, and could be tied to several other Metroplex shootings that took place within the last week.

Families across the country are now preparing for their first Thanksgiving without a loved-one. Clarkster Toure’s husband and five sons are among them. The Mesquite ISD school bus driver died from COVID-19 this month. It’s a battle her son told NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards had his mother in and out of the hospital three times.

Records obtained by NBC 5 Investigates shows just how much some school districts have spent making classroom safe amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Health officials in Tarrant County reported 1,412 new cases of COVID-19 Friday and four more coronavirus-related deaths as nearly one-in-five occupied hospital beds in the county are being used to care for COVID-19 patients.

After Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins warned for several days that the number of new COVID-19 cases could approach 2,000 per day by Thanksgiving, the county reported 1,976 new cases of the virus Friday along with 15 more deaths. Over the seven days, Dallas County has added 9,123 new COVID-19 cases, the apparent beginning of the trend portended by ...

Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn has tested positive for COVID-19 but has a “mild case” and is recovering at home, a spokeswoman said.

Alexa Aragonez of Arlington dropped off her mother at a family birthday party recently, and within days, all 12 of them tested positive for COVID-19. “We all thought, ‘Hey, we all take care of ourselves, we just go to work and go home and that’s all we all do,’” Aragonez said. So they got together for fajitas and fun on…

In an exclusive interview with NBC 5 Investigates, Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall said she is offended by the treatment she has received from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and that she believes the mayor’s recent attacks on her leadership have become personal.

Despite the pandemic there’s a tremendous demand for new homes. Interest rates are low and builders want to meet that demand, but NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff reports many complain Dallas is making it very difficult.

Health officials in Denton County on Friday reported 405 new COVID-19 cases — the third time since Monday the county has added a single-day high of coronavirus cases.