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In a Fort Worth hospital, a family is holding onto hope for a miracle as their loved one remains on life support. Relatives of Daniel Tamayo suspect that he overdosed on his way to school on Monday. Although unsure of the circumstances, they recall the 16-year-old boarding the bus in the morning and never returning home. “He was so thoughtful …

With just a week left until the solar eclipse, an estimated one million individuals are anticipated to travel to and through Texas to witness the eclipse in totality. TxDOT is advising residents in the areas of totality to refuel over the weekend and brace themselves for heavy traffic on Monday. Approximately 480 miles of Texas fall within the “path of …

Fort Worth will be graced with some celebrity presence on Saturday night as it hosts the world premiere of the new movie titled The Actor. Richard Blake, who serves as the writer, director, and star of the film, expressed the significance of premiering the movie in the city where it was filmed. “You’re literally in the city that the movie …

President Joe Biden is anticipated to travel to Baltimore on Friday to visit the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, which tragically resulted in six presumed deaths and is poised to significantly impact the economy of the port. There are lingering concerns about the repercussions of this incident on the nationwide supply chain, prompting experts to offer their …

Four days following a hit-and-run collision involving six vehicles on a Dallas freeway, NFL player Rashee Rice has taken “full responsibility” for his involvement in the incident. The crash, which occurred Saturday evening on Central Expressway near University Boulevard, resulted in injuries to four individuals. Dashcam footage obtained by NBC 5 from a witness revealed two high-end sports cars, a …

During a hearing on Wednesday before a panel of federal judges, an attorney defending Texas’ initiative to arrest migrants entering the U.S. unlawfully acknowledged that the law might have gone too far, leaving it to the court to determine its legality. The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which previously halted Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s stringent immigration policy, heard arguments …

Wednesday brought forth impactful testimony in the trial of former anesthesiologist Raynoldo Ortiz, accused of tampering with IV bags resulting in medical emergencies, including one fatality. On the third day of court proceedings, jurors heard extensive testimony, including that of John Kaspar, widower of Dr. Melanie Kaspar, a fellow anesthesiologist who tragically passed away in 2022 after using an IV …

On April Fool’s Day, officers from the Irving Police Department found themselves dealing with an unusual situation that initially seemed like a prank: a goat and a peacock causing havoc in different parts of the city. Officer Turner, on patrol that morning, received dispatches regarding a goat running loose along Highway 183 and a peacock wandering through a neighborhood. The …

Dallas City Council members pressed city officials on Wednesday for answers regarding measures to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries. Concerns were raised after an NBC 5 investigation highlighted the city’s perceived lack of progress on its Vision Zero road safety initiative. The council had committed in 2022 to eliminating traffic deaths and halving the number of serious injuries by 2030. …

A Cedar Hill resident, identified as a suspected member of the “Proud Boys,” was apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. Steve Saxiones, aged 46, faces multiple felony charges, including obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder and assault on a federal officer. Additionally, he is charged with …