“May the Fourth be with you,” get ready to hear that a lot this Saturday as the annual celebration for fans of all things Star Wars. To celebrate, Heritage Auctions is taking bids on an extremely rare prototype of a Star Wars action figure of the character Boba Fett which is expected to sell for more than $250,000. The man who created …

Photographer Mat Otero has been a part of the AP’s Dallas bureau for almost three decades, during which he has covered various solar eclipses, including partial and annular ones. Given the rarity of total solar eclipses, Otero recognized the significance of capturing this moment, knowing it would likely be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (the next coast-to-coast eclipse in the U.S. is …

Over the weekend in Denton, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted a groundbreaking event—a gay rodeo show that attracted crowds from all corners of the state. The Texas Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA) organized its 41st Texas Tradition Rodeo. For many onlookers, the event wasn’t just a thrilling showcase of horsemanship and rodeo prowess, but also a significant stride toward …

Israel is promising a response following an unprecedented aerial attack from Iran over the weekend. Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones towards Israel on Saturday, in retaliation for Israel’s bombing of an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier in the month. As Israel considers the severity of its response, U.S. leaders are cautioning against actions that could further destabilize the …

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 …