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As the holiday season kicks off, families in North Dallas are still putting their lives back together following last month’s tornado. Even with homes ripped apart, some said there’s still plenty to be thankful for.

As the holiday season kicks off, families in North Dallas are still putting their lives back together following last month’s tornado. Even with homes ripped apart, some said there’s still plenty to be thankful for.

The FBI’s annual hate crime report is out and some of the trends are troubling. Hate crimes against property are down. Hate crimes against people are up to what the FBI calls a 16-year high.

The FBI’s annual hate crime report is out and some of the trends are troubling. Hate crimes against property are down. Hate crimes against people are up to what the FBI calls a 16-year high.

A woman arrested for trying to drive onto the White House complex has ties to North Texas. Her ex-husband says his ex-wife means no harm and suffers from health issues.

A woman arrested for trying to drive onto the White House complex has ties to North Texas. Her ex-husband says his ex-wife means no harm and suffers from health issues.

The Dallas Mavericks released the design of the team’s new City Edition uniforms, and it’s getting a strong reaction from fans. Some love it. Some can’t stand it.

The Dallas Mavericks released the design of the team’s new City Edition uniforms, and it’s getting a strong reaction from fans. Some love it. Some can’t stand it.

A 39-year-old woman died Saturday from injuries sustained in a “violent attack” on Nov. 1.

Marquel Ellis Jr. was shot, and later died, at a party Saturday in Plano. Kemond Smith, 17, is charged with murder. Ellis’ father and football coach both sat down to speak with NBC 5.

Marquel Ellis Jr. was shot, and later died, at a party Saturday in Plano. Kemond Smith, 17, is charged with murder. Ellis’ father and football coach both sat down to speak with NBC 5.

There were several shootings across Dallas Saturday and Sunday, keeping police busy over the weekend. Many of the incidents remain unsolved.

The newly formed Dallas Community Police Oversight Board is about to tackle its first high-profile case. Tuesday night, the board voted to look into the case of Diamond Ross, a woman who died in Dallas Police custody last year.

The newly formed Dallas Community Police Oversight Board is about to tackle its first high-profile case. Tuesday night, the board voted to look into the case of Diamond Ross, a woman who died in Dallas Police custody last year.

Part of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center will double as an emergency overflow shelter for the homeless during the extreme cold.

A mother fighting for the life of her 9-month old baby has been given more time to do what some people have called impossible.

A mother fighting for the life of her 9-month old baby has been given more time to do what some people have called impossible.

The University of North Texas President Neal Smatresk says a member of the university’s legal staff has resigned after using a racial epithet in a speech about free speech Thursday night.

Reports and rumors about a program in New York has some people wondering if hundreds of homeless people are being bused into Dallas.

Reports and rumors about a program in New York has some people wondering if hundreds of homeless people are being bused into Dallas.