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Car smashes into home after driver passes out
A Rowlett family says it’s a miracle they’re all still alive after a car smashed into their home when the driver lost consciousness. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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SUV crashes through wall of Rowlett home, leaving family inside shaken but unhurt
A Rowlett family says it is a miracle that all their loved ones are still alive after an SUV smashed into the side of their home.
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‘I'm floating this time': Rowlett bakery owner making history after Keith Lee visit
She won the heart and taste buds of a famous social media food critic, and today she is making history as one of the most sought after confectioners in the country.
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Absolutely Edible Cakes enjoys sweet success thanks to Keith Lee's review
Nikki J is feeling the Keith Lee effect after his praise brought national attention to her delicious cakes.
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Keith Lee pops up in Rowlett for new food review
Lee posted a review for Absolutely Edible Cakes in Rowlett. The food reviewer has caused certain restaurants to have lines out the door while he is in North Texas.
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ATF now assisting in fire investigation at Rowlett's Sapphire Bay apartments
Federal investigators are now looking into a massive fire that destroyed a five-story apartment building on the shore of Lake Ray Hubbard on Friday.
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Crews battle fire at billion-dollar Sapphire Bay project in Rowlett
Rowlett’s fire chief said crews battled an “intense” fire through Friday night, and are expected to stay on the scene at Sapphire Bay’s The View Apartments for the next 48-72 hours.
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Firefighters work to put out blaze at new building in Rowlett
Crews in Rowlett are still battling a blaze at a billion-dollar mixed-use development. The fire department says they arrived at Sapphire Bay, located on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard, around 8:00 p.m. Friday. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports firefighters plan to stay on the scene around the clock for the next few days.
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12 kilos of cocaine found after chase ends in fatal shooting on I-30, officials say
The attempted stop of a man suspected of trafficking drugs ended in a fatal shooting on a busy Dallas-area highway Wednesday afternoon.
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Chase ends on Interstate 30 at Dalrock, highway closed
The westbound lanes of Interstate 30 are closed Wednesday afternoon after a police chase ends on the freeway over Lake Ray Hubbard.
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Police pursuit policy questioned by innocent driver hit with medical and financial damages
A North Texas driver says police should quit chasing stolen vehicles after he was nearly killed in a pursuit this month.
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North Texas driver nearly killed in police chase
A North Texas driver says police should quit chasing stolen vehicles after he was nearly killed in a pursuit in early October. He still has medical and financial problems, but Garland police are defending the chase that started in Garland and ended in Rowlett. NBC 5’s Ken Kalthoff has the story.
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Support grows for caretaker after drunk driver crashes through Rowlett home
Walking back into her Rowlett home, it’s hard for Tayler Yeager to know where to even begin when it comes to picking up the pieces after she said a drunk driver came crashing through her dining room last month.
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North Texas family recounts moments when car crashed into their home
A Rowlett family says they’re lucky to be alive after a drunk driver came crashing through their home in the middle of the night last month. They face a long road ahead as they begin to rebuild their lives, but they do so with a bit of help from those they’ve helped. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
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Montessori program brings Blue Ribbon honors to Garland ISD's Herfurth Elementary
Herfurth Elementary in Garland ISD was named a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. We take a look at the Montessori method that’s working for teachers and children.
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Garland ISD's Herfurth Elementary named a National Blue Ribbon School
The U.S. Department of Education’s National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes the 400 best in the nation, known for improving their scores and doing so in a creative way. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter takes us to Garland ISD’s Herfurth Elementary which is finding success in a unique way.
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Incredible edible cake art
We sit down with Nikki J. of Absolutely Edible Cakes & Catering to learn how she got her start making incredible cake art.
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Man's body recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard identified as 60-year-old missing man
The body of an adult man was recovered from Lake Ray Hubbard Tuesday morning, Rowlett Police say.
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Voter Guide: May 6, 2023, City Propositions With Bonds
This year’s election includes nine propositions from various North Texas municipalities. Below is a quick look at each proposal with links from each city to learn more.
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Lifelong Friends Travel to Rowlett to Bring Reunion to Schoolmate
This week, Doug Dills is hosting a school reunion at his Rowlett home that he didn’t know was going to happen.