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NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are seeking outstanding nonprofit organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community. The NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant is designed to support such nonprofits with budgets under $1 million. Lynn Hammer, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Fort Worth, expressed gratitude for receiving the Local Impact Grant …

Authorities in Ellis County are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a school bus that overturned, causing minor injuries. Italy ISD confirmed that all students and staff members aboard the bus are safe and accounted for. The incident occurred south of Waxahachie on rural highway FM55 near Avalon, approximately an hour south of Dallas. According to the Texas Department of Public …

A new era for the Forest Theater in South Dallas commenced with a celebratory groundbreaking event on April 4, hosted by Forest Forward, marking the beginning of the theater’s renovation after 75 years of cultural significance. The event, attended by over 700 people, showcased the community’s commitment to revitalizing the iconic venue, promising a brighter future for the neighborhood. Forest …

Dallas police are currently investigating a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a pedestrian early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 2:45 a.m. in the 11200 block of Petal Street, located just west of Jupiter Road. According to preliminary investigations, a man was walking when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled the …

The video captured a chaotic scene at a busy intersection in South Fort Worth on Sunday night, as numerous individuals blocked traffic to perform stunts, effectively turning the junction of Berry Street and Hemphill Street into an impromptu playground. Sharon Smith, a resident in the area for just two months, described the takeover as a concerning occurrence amidst several others …

Fort Worth Police are continuing their investigation into a shooting that occurred about a month ago in the West 7th Street Entertainment District, leaving one man seriously injured. The incident took place on March 17 around 1:00 a.m., near Bledsoe and Currie Streets. Authorities believe that a confrontation and physical altercation involving five suspects escalated when one of them resorted …

The kitchen at the Tarrant Area Food Bank is bustling with activity as meals are prepared for a new pilot program centered around the concept of food as medicine. “We’re currently preparing peppers to make a tortilla soup for tomorrow,” said TAFB Executive Chef Robyn Frascella. “It’s one of our medically tailored meals.” “This particular pilot focuses on heart-healthy and …

Rashee Rice, a wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, was allegedly driving a Lamborghini SUV at a speed of 119 mph just before causing a multiple-vehicle collision on Central Expressway last month, injuring at least four people, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by The Dallas Morning News. Both Rice and another driver involved in the crash, Theodore …

A student is currently in custody after allegedly shooting another student in the leg inside a classroom at Wilmer-Hutchins High School on Friday morning, according to Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde. District police reported that the incident occurred at the school, located at 5520 Langdon Road, shortly after 10:30 a.m. They stated that the school was swiftly secured, with …

Attention job seekers! From Fort Worth to Dallas, several career fairs are taking place over the next few days. The largest event kicks off Saturday in Arlington, and it’s so significant that Globe Life Field is hosting it. The U.S. Army will be present, offering thousands of job opportunities at the first-ever Total Army Career Fair. This massive hiring event …