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Don’t be surprised if you see drones flying over North Richland Hills. Walmart and Wing are testing out their new drone delivery service. The drones are a little more than four feet long with a wingspan of nearly 5 feet. They weigh 11.4 lbs. without a package and can travel up to 65 miles per hour about 150 feet in …

Prepare to spot drones hovering above North Richland Hills as Walmart and Wing test their latest drone delivery service. These drones measure a little over four feet in length, boasting a wingspan of nearly five feet and weighing 11.4 lbs. sans package. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 65 miles per hour and flying approximately 150 feet above ground, …

A concerned mother who encountered a chaotic scene while driving through a street stunt meetup in south Fort Worth shared her harrowing experience with NBC 5. Carissa, who opted not to disclose her last name due to concerns of potential reprisals, recounted her frightening ordeal behind the wheel of her grey SUV on Sunday, April 7. She had ventured out …

During a Thursday morning session, students enrolled in the Commercial Music class at the University of North Texas gathered in a semi-circle, engaging in collaborative discussions and offering feedback on each other’s songwriting compositions. Sophomore Micah Beasley, a Commercial Music major, highlighted the progress made in production but emphasized the need for lyrical development in their compositions. The Commercial Music …

Tensions escalated during Tuesday’s commissioner’s court meeting in Tarrant County as County Judge Tim O’Hare and Commissioner Alisa Simmons engaged in a heated exchange, sparking community outcry. The dispute arose as Simmons raised concerns about an agenda item regarding a contract approval for professional services from political strategist Noah Betz, contracted by O’Hare’s office. In response, O’Hare accused Simmons of …

Local and federal law enforcement are organizing an educational forum in Frisco next week to address the ongoing fentanyl crisis, with a unique focus on providing information and testimonies in Spanish. The community event, scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 at Frisco High School, aims to engage Spanish speakers in discussions surrounding the dangers of fentanyl. Parents who have tragically lost …

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revealed that Dallas Love Field will be among the initial airports nationwide to receive advanced technology designed to mitigate close calls between aircraft during takeoff and landing procedures. This initiative comes in response to a pressing need for enhanced safety measures within the aviation industry, particularly following a recent incident at Ronald Reagan Washington …

Fort Worth city council recently greenlit significant expenditures to address two whistleblower lawsuits, sparking concerns among some city leaders about the financial implications. In a recent meeting, the council approved spending up to $2 million to contest a lawsuit brought by former police chief Joel Fitzgerald, while simultaneously agreeing to a settlement of $850,000 in a separate case filed by …

Despite a general decline in violence across Dallas, recent incidents have left residents in District 4 feeling uneasy. Dallas Councilwoman Carolyn King Arnold organized a public safety meeting at the Paul Dunbar Library in Oak Cliff in response to the surge in crime. Arnold emphasized the fundamental right to safety every day of the year and highlighted the urgency of …

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. …