Dallas

The Dallas teen charged with murdering his 17-year-old girlfriend last January was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison on Friday.

Eight Dallas ISD students were selected to answer the question, “What would Dr. King tell us about our responsibility as citizens and leaders in America today?”

Some Dallas ISD students took to the stage Friday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They participated in the Foley’s Annual MLK Jr. Oratory competition. NBC 5’s Vince Sims shows us how they are keeping Dr. King’s dream alive.

We visit Eiseman Jewels in Northpark Center to view their dazzling collection of trendy and timeless jewelry.

Preparations in North Texas are underway aimed at keeping people and pipes protected ahead of the latest cold snap.

By day, 17-year-old Aiden Anderson is a soft-spoken junior at Dallas ISD’s Carter High School. After school, his alter-ego, Aiden “Wake ‘Em Up” Anderson, comes out to fight.

Dallas17-year old Aiden Anderson recently won a National Silver Gloves Tournament that has him ranked first in Texas and second in the country in his boxing weight class. His goal is to one day fight professionally. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reports Anderson and his father are building a stronger bond, working together as athlete and coach.

The Texas Rangers are taking the lead in the investigation into a Dallas police chase of a capital murder suspect that ended in a crash and death of an innocent bystander. NBC 5’s David Goins reports on the violent ending on I-35E in Ellis County.

The State Fair of Texas does not return until September, but two State Fair concessionaires will start serving food year-round. There were two notable restaurant closings in Dallas to kick off the new year, and some tasty accolades for Babe’s Chicken Dinner House.

In a press release issued this week, Dallas Animal Services (DAS) reminded communities to stay vigilant amid coyote mating season.

The State Fair Of Texas is more than half a year away, but two State Fair concessionaires will start serving their food year-round. DallasNews.com/Food writer Sarah Blaskovich tells us all about it as well as notable restaurant closings and accolade’s for Babe’s Chicken.

Two members of the Texas congressional delegation want to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Dallas after the late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson who worked as a nurse at the center.

The gas leak in Dallas forces closures on Inwood Road and the closure of a shopping center. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Neighbors in parts of north Dallas woke to a strong smell of natural gas. A leak at Inwood and Forest forced some businesses to close and work is still happening to fix it. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has more.

The City of Dallas is making strides in fixing its long-troubled permitting process. Builders are now seeing faster approvals, with residential permit wait times dropping from 68 days to just 8. NBC 5’s David Goins breaks down the changes and what they mean for the city’s growth.

Dallas permit wait times drop significantly after planning and development departments merge, improving efficiency and cutting delays for builders and contractors.

The Transportation Department is stepping up enforcement of persistent flight delays with a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines and a fine against Frontier Airlines.

Dallas Fire Rescue said Atmos is addressing a gas main leak that ruptured in front of a Lowe’s Home Improvement store.

Officials in Dallas say the efforts to repair the gas leak could take 12 hours.

The emotional trial features testimony from the victim’s mother, as the court hears the case of an 18-year-old charged with killing his girlfriend, who was a new mother. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the story.

Hood was a junior student on the Tigerette drill team at Lancaster High School – and she’d had a baby girl three weeks before her death.