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Creative Ways for North Texans to Go Green and Celebrate Earth Day 2021
Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the environmental movement in 1970. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area, organizations of all types are making it possible for North Texans to celebrate Earth Day this year.
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VolunteerNow 2021
Did you know the month of April is National Volunteer Month? In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, volunteers are needed now more than ever! Join NBC 5 and VolunteerNow and celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week now through April 24! VolunteerNow, has strived to connect volunteers with nonprofit service opportunities for the past 50 years. They have introduced their new daily…
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COVID-19 Vaccines Offered Saturday in Fort Worth
North Texas Area Community Health Centers (NTACHC) will offer 500 COVID-19 vaccines on April 17 and April 24.
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Prom Dress Giveaway Helps North Texas Students Make Prom Dreams Come True
Some North Texas students are getting a little help to make their prom nights an unforgettable experience.
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Methodist Health System Opens Vaccine Clinic at Duncanville High School For Teachers and Staff
The Methodist Health System is opening a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Duncanville High School to vaccinate local teachers and staff members of Duncanville ISD. Methodist will administer the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday and then come back to give the second dose on Friday, April 16.
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National Puppy Day: Penny & Speedy
Penny and Speedy were featured during the National Puppy Day segment on March 23, 2021.
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Your St. Patrick's Day Photos
Bud, Dori and Hasha as well as Rooney and Lennon were featured during the St. Patrick’s Day Photos segment on March 17, 2021.
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Celebrate Pi Day With These Deals Around North Texas
March 14, or 3/14, is Pi Day, or Pie Day, and businesses across North Texas are celebrating with deals and discounts.
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North Texas Grandpa Celebrating News From His Vaccine Trial
The COVID-19 vaccine is helping a North Texas grandfather breathe a sigh of relief. It’s giving him the ability to do something he hasn’t been able to do for a year. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker has the story.
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Rep. Colin Allred to Discuss Winter Storm Assistance in Telephone Town Hall
Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) will host a telephone town hall on available assistance for North Texans affected by last month’s winter storm.
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Carter BloodCare Partners With Local Organizations to Host Blood Drives as Need Remains Urgent
Carter BloodCare is inviting donors to give blood as the need in Texas remains urgent.
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Weather Quiz: North Texas Tornadoes
NBC 5 Chief Meteorologist Rick Mitchell asks: Based on the tornadoes in North Texas since 1880, which hour of the day or night has had the fewest tornadoes?
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Bobcat Surprises Woman at Doorstep
A Carrollton woman and her dog got a surprise Thursday as she was about to get the mail from her front porch, a bobcat! Kay Hawkins posted a video on social media showing a bobcat relaxing near her front door in the Oak Hills neighborhood of Carrollton. In the post, she commented, “OMG I was about to go get the…
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SPCA of Texas, Dallas Animal Services Advise North Texans About Cold Weather Safety for Pets
The SPCA of Texas is advising the community about how to protect pets from harsh outdoor conditions as record-breaking low temperatures hit North Texas in the coming days.
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Major Stores Closing Due to Storm. Check Before You Go
Many large retailers are urging customers to check on store hours before heading out to stock up on supplies
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Texas Sky Ranger Captures Images of Snow Over North Texas
Texas Sky Ranger flew over North Texas as it captured images of sledders, sports venues and White Rock Lake.
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TxDOT Working Round-the-Clock to Pretreat Roads Ahead of Ice
Work is already underway to prevent problems due to icy roads over the next week.
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Black History Month: North Texas
NBC 5 invites you to celebrate Black History Month. Learn more about the origins of the celebration and local people, organizations, institutions and landmarks.
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Schools ‘Spy' on Students to Save Lives
Schools across North Texas have been dishing out electronic devices to students as young as kindergarten. It’s a way to keep students connected to the campus in cases of remote learning. Parents know they have to watch where their kids are going on the internet, but do you know someone else is watching too? NBC 5 Education Reporter Wayne Carter…
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North Texas Investor Uses GameStop Gains to Help Sick Children
Amid the Wall Street drama surrounding GameStop and Robinhood, some investors taking part in the GameStop short sale are using their proceeds to do good deeds for others.