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Texans on Mission return from Nepal
Two months ago, a catastrophic flood devastated Nepal. Texans on Mission are now returning from their trip to help. NBC 5’s Jala Washington spoke to them about the trip.
Plano dad delivers his own baby after hospital trip interrupted
They were minutes from the hospital when everything changed. See how a dad delivered his baby boy before medical staff rushed to help. NBC 5’s Jala Washington sat down with the family to share their story.
Plano dad delivers his own baby after hospital trip interrupted
A Plano couple will never forget the birth of their third child. The dad hand-delivered his baby boy after his wife's labor took a sharp turn before they could make it to the hospital. NBC 5 caught up with the Contreras family to share their story. Emma Contreras thought she had a pretty good sense of what being in active labor feels like, until a few days ago. "It just happened so fast, so intensely," Emma said. Her husband Diego was just as surprised.
Local atty. talks ride safety after man dies falling off roller coaster in GA
The latest news from around North Texas.
Local atty. talks ride safety after man dies falling off roller coaster in GA
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Local atty. talks ride safety after man dies falling off roller coaster in GA
NBC 5 spoke with a local attorney, Frank Branson, who has handled numerous lawsuits regarding ride safety over the past decade, after a man died falling off a roller coaster at the Six Flags in Georgia on Monday. Branson represented Rosa Esparza's family after the 52-year-old woman lost her life at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington more than 13 years ago. Their lawsuit alleged that Six Flags knew in for decades that safety bolts were needed after a separate fatal roller coaster accident.
3-year-old child fatally shot at Dallas apartment complex, police say
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3-year-old child fatally shot at Dallas apartment complex, police say
When asked for specifics on how the child was injured, Dallas police told NBC 5 that the motives and circumstances are still under investigation. Jala Washington has the latest.
Family of teen driver killed in Dallas crash awaits answers, video shows car flipping
18-year-old Serenity Rangel could light up any room. But instead of her filling the lives of those who knew her with joy and radiance, candles line a memorial for her in her family's home. She was killed in a crash last week, after police said she lost control of her vehicle on North Walton Walker Boulevard. Surveillance video from a business nearby captured it flipping over as it veered off the road. “I'm very devastated,” Noemi Rangel-Chacon, Serenity's mother, said.
Family of teen killed in Dallas rollover crash shares message to drivers
Family of teen killed in Dallas rollover crash shares message to drivers
Family of teen driver killed in Dallas crash awaits answers, video shows car flipping
18-year-old Serenity Rangel could light up any room. But instead of her filling the lives of those who knew her with joy and radiance, candles line a memorial for her in her family's home. She was killed in a crash last week, after police said she lost control of her vehicle on North Walton Walker Boulevard. Surveillance video from a business nearby captured it flipping over as it veered off the road. "I'm very devastated," Noemi Rangel-Chacon, Serenity's mother, said.
Opal Lee celebrates 100th birthday with major milestone
The grandmother of Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee, celebrated her 100th birthday with the beginning of construction for the National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth. NBC 5’s Jala Washington tells us about the celebration.
Fort Worth ISD relocates Meacham students for weeks after rain damages school
Meacham Middle School students will temporarily attend Briscoe Elementary while Fort Worth ISD makes repairs after heavy rain damaged the campus.
Meacham Middle School students temporarily relocate after rain damages Fort Worth campus
Meacham Middle School students will attend classes at Briscoe Elementary for several weeks while Fort Worth ISD repairs damage caused by heavy rain. Families, staff and students are preparing for classes at an unfamiliar campus after heavy rain damaged part of a Fort Worth middle school last week. Fort Worth ISD's Meacham Middle School students missed the last two days of school because of the damage.
Kennedale teen killed in motorcycle crash honored by classmates
Brendon Burfield, 16, was a junior at Kennedale High School and died in a motorcycle crash on September 26. “Brendon and his friends did what he loved most,” The principal of Kennedale High School wrote on a social media post. “They went out riding their motorcycles. Near the end of the ride, Brendon had stopped his bike and was accidentally struck by a friend on another motorcycle.” Before moving to Kennedale, Brendon was a Venus ISD student.
Friends, community mourn Kennedale student after deadly bike crash
Communities are mourning the loss of a Kennedale High School junior who recently died, according to the district. His friends say he lost his life in a bike accident. Now, they’re coming together to honor and remember him. NBC 5’s Jala Washington reports.
Kennedale teen killed in motorcycle crash honored by classmates
Brendon Burfield, 16, was a junior at Kennedale High School and died in a motorcycle crash on September 26. "Brendon and his friends did what he loved most," The principal of Kennedale High School wrote on a social media post. "They went out riding their motorcycles. Near the end of the ride, Brendon had stopped his bike and was accidentally struck by a friend on another motorcycle." Before moving to Kennedale, Brendon was a Venus ISD student.
Lewisville man returns more than $128,000 found outside Bank of America ATM
A man who found $128,514 in cash sitting outside a Bank of America ATM in Lewisville helped return every dollar to its rightful owner, according to Lewisville police. The discovery happened around 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at a Bank of America ATM on West Main Street. The man who found the bag did not want to be identified or receive public attention. Based on items inside the bag, the man initially believed the money belonged to a nearby Chick-fil-A and took it there in hopes of returning it.
Texas man returns more than $128,000 found outside bank ATM
A man who found $128,514 in cash outside a Bank of America ATM in Lewisville, Texas, about 25 miles northwest of Dallas, helped return every dollar to its rightful owner, police said. The discovery happened around 10 a.m. Aug. 3 at a Bank of America ATM on West Main Street. The man who found the bag did not want to be identified or receive public attention. Based on items inside the bag, the man initially believed the money belonged to a nearby Chick-fil-A and took it there in hopes of returning it.
Bowie ISD kindergarten student, mother die in car crash
A mother and her 5-year-old daughter were killed in a crash in Archer County on Friday. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Sarah Kelley, 42, and her five-year-old daughter crashed on Highway 25 near the US 281 intersection on Friday. It’s not clear how exactly she crashed. Bowie ISD said the little girl was one of their kindergarten students. “A loss like this is difficult to understand, especially for young children,” Bowie ISD said in a statement.
Dee Brock, original director of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, dies at age 96
“We will forever honor her and her legacy,” the famed troupe said in announcing her death.
DCC's first director, Dee Brock, honored and remembered
Plano voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposition that would pave the way for a new Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend, as organized campaigns on both sides intensify their efforts over the proposed $3 billion development.
Demonstrators gather outside Texas Capitol after ICE shooting
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Attorney for the man wounded in an ICE shooting in Austin holds press conference
The attorney for Wilber Rafael Garcés Perez, 28, says he was removed from the hospital 4 hours after he was shot in the back by an ICE agent Sunday. State and local officials are demanding accountability.
Roanoke Police Officer injured after motorcycle pursuit, crash
Both the police officer and the motorcyclists who fled crashed into another vehicle. NBC 5’s Jala Washington has the latest updates.
Roanoke Police Officer undergoes surgery, after pursuit ends in major collision
A Roanoke Police Officer was seriously hurt in a crash early Sunday morning near Texas Motor Speedway on Highway114 W, near IH35W. According to the department, people who were attending an event reported speeding motorcyclists nearby to police. The officer, whom Roanoke Police have not named as of Sunday evening, was on his police motorcycle, trying to stop another motorcycle that fled from the scene he was responding to.
Dallas trainer helps clients push beyond life-changing injuries
Through personalized adaptive fitness, Brandon Miller helps clients pursue goals they once thought were out of reach. NBC 5’s Jala Washington has the story.
Dallas trainer helps clients defy expectations through adaptive fitness
A Dallas personal trainer is helping people with life-changing injuries rebuild their strength and mobility through adaptive fitness — while giving them something they say is just as important: hope. Brandon Miller specializes in personalized strength and mobility training for clients whose injuries have dramatically changed their lives. Several said they were once told they might never walk again or achieve goals they had before their injuries. "The first time I showed up my legs had collapsed.
Man's truck shocked by falling utility pole in hailstorm in Mansfield Friday
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Man's truck shocked by falling utility pole in hail storm in Mansfield Friday
Watch video of a hail storm as a utility pole falls onto a man's truck. NBC 5's Jala Washington spoke with the driver about the scare.
Man's truck shocked by falling utility pole in hail storm in Mansfield Friday
The severe weather on Friday in Mansfield caused quite the scare for one driver. A utility pole went down, narrowly missing Eric Jones' truck as he was driving. Jones was looking to get out of the hail when the powerline jolted an electric shock through part of his truck while he was inside. “I saw blue, and I was making sure I was still here,” Jones said. “Definitely a lot of emotions. My wife, I called her first. That was my first phone call.
UTA professor reflects on surviving the Pentagon attack on 9/11
For a University of Texas at Arlington professor, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is a time of deep reflection after surviving the attack on the Pentagon. His survival story also marked the beginning of a new path in his life.
Ahead of GOP midterm convention in Dallas, road closures begin
Ahead of a first-ever midterm convention at the American Airlines Center, people who live and work in the area are expressing concern about traffic troubles and security delays.
Father killed in wrong-way Duncanville crash with stolen car, alleged intoxicated driver
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Duncanville father killed in wrong-way crash by accused intoxicated driver in stolen car
A 29-year-old father was killed in a wrong-way crash in Duncanville on September 3 just before midnight on Highway 67 in Duncanville. According to the Dallas County Sheriff's Office, the wrong-way driver was in a stolen car out of Irving. Kenan Elis just celebrated his 29th birthday in August, his family told NBC 5. His family said Elis and his two cousins were heading back from a BigXthaPlug music video shoot when they were hit.
Missing Air Force veteran, father found in pipe in Fort Worth
Police said two teens were wandering around an old energy plant property on North Main Street in Fort Worth last month when they came across the body of39-year-old Adam McClure White. White was an Air Force veteran, son, father and friend, according to his family. Lorelle Podchalski told NBC 5 she was friends with White. "He was the best friend anyone could have," Podchalski said.
Affidavit: Former TCU player punched, kicked teammate in head after practice
A TCU football player spent three days in the hospital with a brain bleed after police say he was punched and kicked in the head by a teammate who has since been removed from the team, according to an arrest affidavit. The affidavit says former TCU safety Jacob Fields walked up to wide receiver Dozie Ezukanma in the team's locker room on Aug. 13 while Ezukanma was looking down at his phone. Fields allegedly punched Ezukanma in the forehead and kicked him in the head.
Sandy Branch Fire caused by burning on illegal dumping site
A large fire is contained, but Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price is concerned about unincorporated areas like this one in his district.
Sand Branch fire renews concerns over illegal dumping in Dallas County
The Sand Branch fire in Dallas County is fully contained, but the fire is renewing concerns about illegal dumping, burning and a lack of resources in the unincorporated community. Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price said at least 13 landowners are being put on notice to clean up their properties. They will have 30 days to respond before county commissioners could consider further action.
Texans on a Mission nonprofit to send team to Nepal to help with flood relief
Dallas-based volunteer nonprofit Texans on a Mission is sending a team to Nepal to help after the floods devastated the community there. Hundreds have died, and thousands are still missing, according to officials. With unfathomable damage, the group decided to send a team to help. A small team of five volunteer members will be helping with immediate needs like food, cookware and filter equipment to clean water.
Plano couple among more than 1,000 missing after catastrophic Nepal landslide
A Plano husband and wife are among more than 1,000 people missing after a catastrophic landslide near the China-Nepal border killed 400 people and devastated a community. Deepak and Madhu Ahuja, longtime Plano neighbors and business owners who have been married for 34 years, were in the area for a religious journey to Mount Kailash. Their family is now desperately trying to find them while holding out hope that they survived.
Behind the scenes: How Big Tex's new State Fair shirt is being made
The State Fair of Texas is less than a month away, and Big Tex is getting a new look. For the first time in years, the fair has a new partner bringing the 55-foot cowboy's Western classic shirt to life.
Big Tex estrenará atuendo en esta nueva edición de la Feria Estatal de Texas
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A behind-the-scenes look at Big Tex's new cowboy shirt being made
The State Fair of Texas is less than a month away, and NBC 5 got a behind-the-scenes look at Big Tex’s new western classic shirt being made. How many stitches does it take to dress a 55-foot cowboy? Who knows. But one thing that’s certain: There was no way Jeff Teasley was turning down what he describes as an “iconic” opportunity when the State Fair of Texas came calling. “Nothing gets bigger than this,” Teasley, owner of E H Teasley and Company, said.
Special needs teen arrested, accused of fatally shooting friend in his home
Two DeSoto families are left with more questions than answers after a 911 call on Sunday that someone inside a home on Sequoia Court had been shot. Police have not released information on possible charges.
DeSoto ‘special needs' teen arrested, accused of fatally shooting friend in his home
Two families are left with more questions than answers after a 911 call on Sunday that someone inside a home on Sequoia Court had been shot. "[I got a call] and she said, 'I just wanted you to know that shooting happened on Sequoia was at my house,'" Dr. Monica Lewis, the godmother of accused shooter Mirron 'Boogie' Foster, said.
Recent Rowlett graduate goes missing days before leaving for college
Camila Fuentes, a recent Hockaday High School graduate, has a scholarship to Villanova University, with plans to study civil engineering. Fuentes and her family were going to be making a cross-country road trip before classes start Wednesday. But a day before they were set to leave, Camila never returned home. Her family says they found her car in an empty parking lot outside her job, the Cheddars Restaurant in North Garland, with her phone and keys left behind.
Recién graduada en Rowlett desaparece días antes de irse a la universidad
Camila Fuentes, recién graduada de la preparatoria Hockaday en Rowlett, cuenta con una beca para la Universidad de Villanova y planea estudiar ingeniería civil. Pero hoy, el sueno se desmoronó al no saberse nada de ella. Desapareció... Fuentes y su familia tenían previsto realizar un viaje por carretera a través del país antes del inicio de clases, programado para el miércoles. Sin embargo, un día antes de la partida, Camila no regresó a casa. Noticias de Texas 24/7 en Telemundo 39.
Desperate search for Hockaday graduate days before she was set to start college
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Recent Rowlett graduate goes missing days before leaving for college
Camila Fuentes, a recent Hockaday High School graduate, has a scholarship to Villanova University, with plans to study civil engineering. Fuentes and her family were going to be making a cross-country road trip before classes start Wednesday. But a day before they were set to leave, Camila never returned home. Her family says they found her car in an empty parking lot outside her job, the Cheddars Restaurant in North Garland, with her phone and keys left behind.
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