Mesquite

While most kindergarten and first grade students are learning to read and write in one language, 6-year-old Iris Perez is teaching herself those skills in multiple languages.

At just 6 years old, Range Elementary first grader Iris Perez can speak nine languages. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker reports she expanded her vocabulary with the help of the internet.

Traffic on Interstate Highway 635 was delayed Thursday morning after a major crash in Mesquite involving an 18-wheeler.

A mother’s encounter with a Mesquite Police Officer changed the course of her day and left a lasting impression on her family. Nashua Top didn’t expect the encounter to end the way it did. Candace Sweat reports.

A mother’s encounter with a Mesquite Police Officer changed the course of her day and left a lasting impression on her family. Nashua Top didn’t expect the encounter to end the way it did.

A mother’s encounter with a Mesquite Police Officer changed the course of her day and left a lasting impression on her family. Nashua Top didn’t expect the encounter to end the way it did.

Eastbound Interstate 30 near the interchange with Interstate 635 will be closed Wednesday evening and all lanes of westbound I-30 near the I-635 interchange will be closed on Thursday evening to perform bridgework.

Expect heavy traffic delays around construction projects planned in Mesquite this weekend.

NBC 5 got an exclusive tour of Vanguard High School ahead of its grand opening for the first day of school on Aug. 11.

NBC 5 got an exclusive tour of Vanguard High School ahead of its grand opening for the first day of school on Aug. 11

Mesquite-born, Wylie-raised Tara Davis competes in the qualifying rounds of the long jump Saturday with gold medal goals on her mind. Deborah Ferguson reports.

New videos obtained by NBC 5 show several new views of a fireball dropping over North Texas Sunday night and exploding.

A fiery 18-wheeler crash has closed part of LBJ Freeway in Mesquite Wednesday morning.

A fiery 18-wheeler crash has closed part of LBJ Freeway in Mesquite Wednesday morning.

A 6-year-old died after he was found responsive Wednesday in a Mesquite pool, Mesquite police said.

A North Texan in Mesquite won $5 million in a Texas Lottery scratch-off game.

The city of Mesquite said it would “aggressively address” illegal fireworks use on July 4th with escalated enforcement during Independence Day weekend.

The Mesquite City Council voted Monday to approve an ordinance with new, stricter guidelines for trash pickup.

Agencies across North Texas are teaming up to help get more homeless families and individuals off the streets. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen explains.

Agencies in Dallas, Mesquite, and Collin County are announcing a historic partnership to help provide affordable housing for North Texas residents.