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A new survey is highlighting the mental health crisis in youth right now. Politico surveyed 1,400 mental health professionals across the country and found more than half are not happy with the current resources available to address mental health issues in children and teens. A local nonprofit is working to change that by teaching the community how to become a resource. …

Grammy-winning Colombian superstar Shakira is bringing her world tour through North Texas later this year. Shakira announced Tuesday the 12 U.S. cities and two Canadian cities being visited on the first leg of her world tour, which begins in North America on Nov. 2 in California and ends Dec. 15 in Detroit. The tour will make two stops in Texas, including …

Henry Rose, a line of genderless fine fragrances founded by Golden Globe-winning actress Michelle Pfeiffer, is bringing its commitment to ingredient transparency and safety to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. And guess what? The brand is hitting the road in a clear glass truck to showcase its products to customers. On Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, the Henry Rose …

Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, the senior pastor of a church in North Texas and the president of Rainbow Push Coalition, has stepped down from leadership less than a year after being with the organization. NBC 5 obtained a letter of public resignation statement on Tuesday, April 16, in which Dr. Haynes announced his resignation as CEO and President of the civil …

It is a first-of-its-kind project for Habitat for Humanity of Denton County. Low-to-moderate income families will soon be able to apply to qualify for one of 35 affordable houses located in a single subdivision called Habitat Village. The 8-acre development project along Duncan Street in Southeast Denton will break ground on Friday. Board president of Habitat for Humanity of Denton …

Peerfest supports people facing mental health challenges. An event happening in Grapevine this week celebrates Texans who’ve faced mental health challenges and are on a journey to wellness. Peerfest is a four-day event that highlights self-care and wellness rather than focusing on education and networking that often goes with a traditional conference. Programming goes on from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. …

In a briefing to city council members on Tuesday, Fort Worth Police outlined their current and upcoming safety strategies for one of the city’s most popular areas: The West 7th Street Entertainment District. “What we’ve learned: When people congregate, that’s when bad things happen,” said Fort Worth Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Robert Alldredge during Tuesday’s work session at City …

Caitlyn Clark is taking her game to the next level. She was picked first in the WNBA draft last night, her first game in the league will happen right here in north Texas. Between the WNBA draft, a historic college career, and even a stop at SNL last weekend, Clark has captivated the nation. It’s no coincidence that her first …

It was an announcement nearly four decades in the making. On Tuesday, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office said that 39 years after a highway mowing crew discovered a woman’s remains along I-20, it finally could match a victim sketch to a face and name. “The remains were identified as Sindy Gina Crow, a white female with a date of birth …

Police said 17-year-old Ja’Kerian Rhodes-Ewing is the student who got a gun past metal detectors at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas on Friday. Rhodes-Ewing remains in the Dallas County jail, facing multiple charges. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, He shot another student in the leg using a 38-revolver. The injured student is still recovering. Tuesday night, the community came together for …