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In Case You Missed It Weekend News Digest: Sunday, May 19, 2019

Five talked about stories from the previous week added each Saturday and Sunday

To help make sure you stay informed on the most shared and talked about stories across North Texas, each Saturday and Sunday we'll revisit 5 stories from the previous week and capsulize them in this digest with the most recent updates.

In our 5+5 format, we published the first 5 on Saturday morning, while you can find the second five below.

Dallas Police Raid Catholic Diocese Looking for Abuse Records

The Dallas Police Department executed search warrants at three Catholic Diocese of Dallas properties Wednesday morning, looking for records of sexual abuse related to five priests. Click here to read more about this story.

The Dallas Police Department executed search warrants at three Catholic Diocese of Dallas properties Wednesday morning, looking for records of sexual abuse related to five priests.

Seniors Feel 'Trapped' After Several Elevator Outages at Dallas Facility

Residents at a senior living facility in Dallas said they have been trapped inside the building for weeks after an elevator malfunctioned. They said the elevator is constantly breaking down, forcing many to go down flights of stairs. NBC 5's Samantha Chatman Responds. Click here to read more about this story.

Residents at a senior living facility in Dallas said they have been trapped inside the building for weeks after an elevator malfunctioned. They said the elevator is constantly breaking down, forcing many to go down flights of stairs. NBC 5's Samantha Chatman Responds.

Mayoral Debate: Johnson, Griggs Hold Debate

Dallas voters will decide the city's next mayor June 8. A debate between runoff candidates Texas State Rep. Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) and current City Councilman Scott Griggs was held Tuesday -- a replay will be available Wednesday. Click here to read more about this story.

A debate between Dallas mayoral candidates Texas State Rep. Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) and current City Councilman Scott Griggs was held Tuesday in Dallas and moderated by NBC 5 Political Reporter Julie Fine and the Dallas Morning News' Gromer Jeffers.

Self-Defense Program Teaches Students How To Be a Hard Target

Fort Worth hospital creates self-defense program for students enrolled in its school for children with intellectual disabilities. Click here to read more about this story.

Fort Worth hospital creates self-defense program for students enrolled in its school for children with intellectual disabilities.

The Baby Boom at the Dallas and Fort Worth Zoos

There's a baby boom going on at the two major zoos in North Texas. Zookeepers at the Dallas Zoo are currently caring for two baby gorillas and a baby hippo. The Fort Worth Zoo is also celebrating the birth of a new baby giraffe. Click here to read more about the gorillas. Click here to read more about the hippo. Click here to read about the giraffe.

For the first time in half a century, there are two baby gorillas in the care of the staff at the Dallas Zoo. Saambili, who is nearly 11 months old, was the first baby gorilla born at the Dallas Zoo in 21 years. And then Saambili’s half-brother, Mbani, was born in March of this year.
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Mother Kala and her newborn calf at the Fort Worth Zoo, Tuesday, May 14, 2019.
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