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A story that seems straight out of a movie unfolds as a man shares his ordeal of being kidnapped and taken on a tumultuous ride from Fort Worth to Dallas. Erik Santiago, a resident of Fort Worth, recounted the terrifying experience to NBC 5, stating, “I’m still shaken up.” According to Santiago, the incident began at a Fort Worth motel …

Five students from Molina High School have become the first in the Dallas Independent School District to achieve full certification as security officers licensed by the state’s Department of Public Safety. This accomplishment comes as part of the school’s Law Enforcement Pathway class. Among these students is Jonathan Wright, who, at the age of 18, is already a licensed Level …

A Waxahachie family is reaching out to the community, aiming to find a cure for their son and others afflicted with sickle cell disease. Fifteen-year-old Robert Webster finds solace in playing the trumpet, cherishing the music’s calming effect. However, Robert has been spending more time in the hospital than marching with his high school band due to sickle cell disease, …

Members of the Plano City Council are set to review a proposed zoning change aimed at facilitating a significant transformation of The Shops at Willow Bend. Located at the southwest corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Park Lane, the shopping mall has faced challenges in recent years. The proposed zoning modification would permit the demolition of over 500,000 square …

Former President George H.W. Bush evidently had a penchant for speed while navigating the waters off Maine, where he maintained a nearly 1,000-horsepower speedboat. Now, for the right price, another individual can enjoy its exhilaration. The vessel is scheduled to be auctioned off on Thursday as part of the 2024 Presidential Salute auction in Houston, according to Hutton Higgins, a …

On Saturday night, an American Airlines flight encountered difficulty in stopping after landing at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, as confirmed by the FAA. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that AA Flight 1632 experienced a braking malfunction upon landing, causing it to run into the Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) located at the end of the runway. EMAS is designed to …

Following his electrifying performance at the Super Bowl LVIII Halftime show on Sunday, Usher unveiled additional dates for his “Past Present Future” tour across North America. The acclaimed R&B artist, recipient of multiple Grammy awards, will be embarking on his seventh tour. Among the newly added dates are two shows scheduled at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday, …

The Dallas Police Department has released a photo to the public seeking assistance in identifying a man accused of assaulting a school bus driver earlier this month. The assault occurred around 3:40 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 1, in the 9300 block of Skillman Street. Danny Senkow, 72, reported to Dallas Police and NBC 5 that he was on his usual …

Vehicle thefts and break-ins have surged in the aftermath of the pandemic. Residents residing in a West Village apartment complex express frustration over being frequent targets. Felicia Hansel experienced the theft of her car from the parking garage of her apartment complex, Thirty377, situated within West Village, in January. Despite the presence of cameras and a gated entrance, her vehicle, …

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, emergency crews responded to a situation along the Trinity River in Fort Worth. They were summoned after a burglar leaped into the water in an attempt to evade police. The incident occurred around 5:08 a.m. in the 300 block of Oakhurst Scenic Drive. Fort Worth Police were alerted to a potential robbery in …