Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the woman at the centre of a complex and disturbing true crime story, is finally ready to tell her own side of the tale. Lifetime premieres a three-part docuseries, The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, on January 5th, 2024, granting viewers unprecedented access to her experiences and her journey of self-discovery. Blanchard’s story captivated the world. Public perception …

During the month-long 2026 World Cup, Arlington’s AT&T Stadium will adopt the name Dallas Stadium for international audiences. FIFA announced on Sunday that Dallas will host nine matches during the 2026 World Cup, the highest number among the three host nations. These matches include five in the group stage, three knockout round matches, and a semifinal, all to be held …

More than 153,000 students across all Texas A&M University institutions now have access to complimentary mental health services. Announced on Monday, the school system revealed that students can utilize TELUS Health Student Support, a confidential mental health care app, which offers 24/7 access to virtual counseling via phone or chat. Additionally, students can schedule appointments for short-term support via telephone …

Dallas City Council members expressed strong support on Monday for a $100 million improvement plan at the Dallas Zoo. The plan, proposed for the site on Interstate 35E, aims to sustain the progress in zoo attendance, stature, and competitiveness with the Fort Worth Zoo. Dallas voters will have a say in May regarding part of the funding for the plan. …

An Arlington mother, Brandi McDaniel, and her daughter, Hannah, a senior at Pantego Christian Academy, tragically lost their lives in a weekend crash along Interstate 20 in Big Spring. The incident occurred as they were returning from a high school basketball tournament in Midland with a group of parents and students. Father Mark McDaniel, who was also in the car, …

Taylor Toynes, a native of Oak Cliff, taught school and established the nonprofit For Oak Cliff in his hometown. Reflecting on his journey, Toynes remarked, “I didn’t choose this life; this life chose me.” His story is the focus of a new documentary titled ‘I Am Somebody,’ inspired by a speech by Rev. Jesse Jackson that resonated with Toynes during …

It has been three years since Chris Murzin fell victim to a road rage shooting, leaving his family and the community mourning his loss. Despite the passage of time, the perpetrator remains at large. However, there are signs of hope as a new cold case detective from the Dallas Police Department has taken on Murzin’s case, and his widow, Christina, …

A woman with six active felony warrants was taken into custody after a standoff in Allen on Monday morning. According to Allen Police, SWAT team members arrested 36-year-old Lui Top after she barricaded herself inside a residence in the 1500 block of Tanglewood Drive just before 9 a.m. Top was wanted for six felony counts of aggravated assault with a …

Health experts have declared that the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area is currently experiencing its most severe flu season in years. Dallas Children’s Medical Center informed NBC 5 that they treated the highest number of flu patients since 2022 during the final week of January. Dr. Bryan Lowery, a primary care physician and owner of Frisco Concierge Medicine, noted an increase …

A recent social media post from a North Texas real estate agent caught the attention of our NBC 5 Responds team. A new homebuyer successfully closed on a house just before the new year, securing a favorable interest rate of three percent. On their quest to find their first home, Sara and Terry Diamond sought more space for their family, …