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NFL
Cowboys Render Coin Toss Mix-Up Moot, Throttle Rams
nbcdfw.com - Newy Scruggs
Dak Prescott made up for the gaffe that wasn't on the coin toss. The star quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys had some help from backfield mate Ezekiel …
19 hours ago
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Hackers Terrorize Children Through Ring Camera in Forney
nbcdfw.com - Hannah Jones
A family from Kaufman County said someone hacked into their Ring security camera and terrorized their children on Wednesday. Lue Mayora was stuck in …
19 hours ago
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Policing
Law Enforcement Cracking Down on Drunken Drivers This Holiday Season
nbcdfw.com - Alanna Quillen
The holidays are a time of festive parties and celebrations. But for families who have lost loved ones to drunken driving, it's a reminder for you to …
8 hours ago
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Physiology
#SomethingGood: Donation to Put More Burn Doctors in Hospitals
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A nonprofit in Dallas is doing something good for burn survivors across the country. It’s working to put more doctors into hospitals who will care …
9 hours ago
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Policing
Silver Alert for Missing 64-Year-Old North Richland Hills Man
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A Silver Alert is in effect for a 64-year-old man who was last seen Sunday morning in North Richland Hills, police say. John Thompson, 64, was last …
10 hours ago
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Brain Tumors
Fundraiser Planned for FWPD Officer Recovering From Surgery to Remove Brain Tumor
nbcdfw.com - Lili Zheng
A fundraiser is planned for the family of a Fort Worth police officer recovering from a surgery to remove to a large brain tumor. The fundraiser …
17 hours ago
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Bedrooms
Bullet Pierces Bedroom Window, Narrowly Misses Sleeping Couple
nbcdfw.com - Maria Guerrero
A North Oak Cliff family fears laying down for bed after a random shooting outside their window caused a bullet to pierce through their bedroom and …
17 hours ago
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Dallas Police Department
Last Revolvers Retired as Dallas Police Service Weapons
nbcdfw.com - Vince Sims
It's like a traveling through time to look at the guns used in the past by the Dallas Police Department. "This is what's commonly called a Thompson …
17 hours ago
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Transgender
Dallas Transgender Activist Mural Restored
nbcdfw.com - Chris Blake
An artist has restored a Dallas mural celebrating transgender women of color that was vandalized a week ago. Dallas-based artist Rafiq Salleh-Flowers …
18 hours ago
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Policing
Man Arrested, Officer Injured After Incident in Blue Mound
nbcdfw.com - Hannah Jones
A police officer was injured and a man was arrested after an incident at a Quickway in Blue Mound. According to the Blue Mound Police Department, …
19 hours ago
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Texas
Teen Makes Wishes Come True for Family Who Lost Father
nbcdfw.com - Yona Gavino
A North Texas teenager is making Christmas wishes come true for a family who lost their father -- a popular high school football coach and teacher - …
20 hours ago
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Law Enforcement
One Wounded in Haltom City Shooting
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A male was wounded in a shooting Sunday afternoon in Haltom City, officials say. The shooting was reported about 2:15 p.m. in the 6300 block of Baker …
23 hours ago
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Corey Kluber
Texas Rangers Get Corey Kluber in Trade with Cleveland Indians
nbcdfw.com - Associated Press
Corey Kluber led by example and excellence in Cleveland. The Texas Rangers are hoping he can do the same for them. The Indians traded the two-time Cy …
1 day ago
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Corey Kluber
Texas Rangers in Talks With Cleveland Indians for Corey Kluber: AP Source
nbcdfw.com - Associated Press
CLEVELAND — Corey Kluber's run as Cleveland's ace appears to be over. He's heading to Texas. The Indians are close to completing a trade that will …
1 day ago
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Policing
18-Wheeler Involved in 4-Vehicle Crash in Denton: Police
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A crash involving an 18-wheeler and three other vehicles slowed traffic Sunday afternoon in Denton, police say. The crash was reported around 11 a.m. …
1 day ago
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Crime
Person of Interest in Woman’s Death Turns Himself In: Farmers Branch Police
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A person of interest in a woman’s death turned himself in early Sunday, Farmers Branch police say. Officers responding about 3:45 p.m. Saturday to a …
1 day ago
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Dallas, TX
Man Arrested After Crashing During Pursuit in Fort Worth: DPS
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A man fleeing from a trooper on Saturday was taken into custody after he crashed into a chain link fence in Fort Worth, officials say. About 4:30 …
1 day ago
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Dallas, TX
North Texas Families Participate in BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend
nbcdfw.com - Melissa Harrison
Families gathered in Downtown Dallas on Saturday morning as part of the BMW Dallas Marathon Weekend festivities. “We’re truly about how do we get …
1 day ago
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Christmas
Operation Christmas Gift 2019 to Help Thousands of Homeless and Less Fortunate Families
nbcdfw.com - Vince Sims
A few days before Christmas, the homeless and less fortunate in Dallas-Fort Worth are being invited to a birthday party for Jesus. It's called …
1 day ago
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Texas
Annual ‘Cookies and Castles’ Event Raises Money for Texas Scottish Rite Hospital
nbcdfw.com - Katy Blakey
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children transformed into a scene from "Candyland" on Saturday. The annual Cookies and Castles, organized by the …
1 day ago
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Dallas Police Department
Dallas Police Search for Missing 12-Year-Old
nbcdfw.com - Chris Blake
Police are asking for the public's help to locate a 12-year-old girl last seen Saturday afternoon in Dallas. Requell De'Angel Brown, 12, was last seen …
1 day ago
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Archaeology
Remains of 3 People Found During Renovations at the Alamo
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The remains of three people were found at the Alamo amid an archaeological exploration ahead of planned renovations at the site of one of the most …
1 day ago
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Dallas, TX
In Case You Missed It Weekend News Digest: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
To help make sure you stay informed on the most shared and talked about stories across North Texas, each Saturday and Sunday we'll revisit 5 stories …
1 day ago
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Christmas
Vitruvian Lights Continues in Addison With Special Events, Live Music
nbcdfw.com - Hannah Jones
A special holiday celebration is happening at Vitruvian Lights on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Vitruvian Park transformed into a holiday wonderland …
2 days ago
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Wreaths
Wreaths Laid at Every Headstone at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery
nbcdfw.com - Lili Zheng
Thousands helped lay wreaths at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Saturday – the first time every headstone was decorated with a wreath for …
1 day ago
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Smoke Seen Billowing From New Rangers Stadium
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Smoke was seen coming from the roof of Globe Life Field in Arlington on Saturday afternoon. NBC5 is working to confirm more details about the incident.
1 day ago
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Arlington
Fire Coming From Globe Life Field in Arlington Contained: Rangers
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Billowing black smoke was seen coming from the roof of Globe Life Field in Arlington on Saturday afternoon. The stadium, which is currently under …
1 day ago
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Dallas, TX
‘Hardhats for Heroes’ Helps Fix Up Vets’ Homes in Fort Worth
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Disabled and financially-challenged veterans in Fort Worth are getting help fixing up their houses from a new program called Hardhats for Heroes. "It …
2 days ago
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Policing
Man Killed After Crashing into Wall in Grand Prairie, Police Say
nbcdfw.com - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
A driver was killed early Saturday after witnesses say he crossed lanes of traffic and hit a concrete wall in Grand Prairie. The crash happened about …
2 days ago