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DeSoto first responders honored for saving woman who was ‘clinically dead'
A group of first responders in DeSoto were honored with the city’s Life-Saver Award after coming to the aid of a woman who collapsed on Christmas Eve.
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First responders save woman who was stopped breathing
First responders in North Texas are being honored for saving a woman’s life on Christmas Eve. She was brought back to life thanks to a team effort that included her grandson. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports on how the family thanked their heroes.
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North Texas nurse safe after reportedly abducted from DeSoto convenience store
37-year-old Lacey Overby is safe after allegedly being abducted by a homeless man Thursday outside a convenience store in DeSoto, according to police. Police say authorities found Overby at the southern border. Candace Sweat has the latest on this story.
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New details released in nurse reportedly abducted in DeSoto and found in Laredo; Suspect sought
Police say the reported abduction of a North Texas nurse from a convenience store in DeSoto that sparked a CLEAR Alert Thursday is still a very active investigation.
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New developments in the reported abduction of a North Texas nurse
There are new developments in the reported abduction of a North Texas nurse. DeSoto police put the alert out Thursday night. The woman believed to be the target is safe, but was found hundreds of miles away in Laredo. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the latest.
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CLEAR Alert canceled for a Desoto woman believed to be kidnapped
At 12:45 a.m. on Friday, police said 37-year-old Lacey Overby was located safe in Laredo, Texas. Officials said she will be reunited with her family soon.
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CLEAR Alert canceled, DeSoto woman police say was kidnapped found safe in Laredo
A CLEAR Alert has been discontinued for a Desoto woman who police believed had been kidnapped.
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CLEAR Alert issued for kidnapped woman in Desoto
DPD says 37-year-old Lacey Overby was last seen wearing black scrubs at the I-35 and Parkerville Road exit in DeSoto around 3:30 p.m.
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North Texas musician featured on soundtrack for ‘The Color Purple' reboot
The much anticipated re-imagined version of The Color Purple opened in theaters on Christmas Day. NBC 5’s Laura Harris talked with Julian Mason, a DeSoto High School graduate and Grammy Award-winning musician involved with two songs on the film’s soundtrack.
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North Texas musician featured on soundtrack for “The Color Purple” reboot
Julian Mason is making a name for himself in the music industry and giving back this holiday season.
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Local musician featured on soundtrack for “The Color Purple” reboot, gives back ahead of Christmas
Julian Mason said that since he was a teenager, he knew he wanted to make it big.
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DeSoto ISD teachers protest in response to students behavior
The DeSoto ISD superintendent says she plans to closely examine campus interactions and student behavior over the next couple of months. It comes after a wave of teachers at one school staged an apparent protest. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat was at Monday’s school board meeting, where parents and educators spoke out.
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Parade planned for DeSoto Eagles to celebrate back-to-back state football titles
DeSoto is throwing a parade after the DeSoto High School Eagles won their second straight Class 6A Division II state title.
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DeSoto ISD teachers stage sickout protest
NBC 5’s Ben Russell has the details about the teachers in DeSoto ISD who called in sick as a form of protest.
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Influx of teacher callouts at DeSoto middle school tied to student behavior
DeSoto ISD scrambled to get substitute teachers into classrooms Friday after an influx of teachers called out. The district said they are working with teachers on long-term solutions to student behavior issues.
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Teacher callouts in DeSoto tied to student behavior
DeSoto ISD scrambled to get substitute teachers into classrooms Friday after an influx of teachers called out. The district said they are working with teachers on long-term solutions to student behavior issues. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
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Von Miller says ‘Not today,' declines to comment on domestic assault allegations at first Bills practice
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller declined to take questions at his locker on Thursday, a week after surrendering to police in North Texas after allegedly assaulting the pregnant mother of his children in Dallas.
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North Texas teacher charged for abusing special needs student
A Desoto High School educational aid turned herself in after an incident captured in a classroom. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has new details following an investigation that led to criminal charges.
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Exclusive: Special education aide surrenders after allegation of abuse against student
An educator at DeSoto High School surrendered to police Friday morning after an incident recorded in a classroom earlier this week appeared to show a student being hit.
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DeSoto Teacher on leave after video of alleged physical abuse of non-verbal student, district says
The DeSoto Police Department along with DeSoto ISD are investigating disturbing allegations of a special needs teacher physically abusing a non-verbal student in her care.