You’re driving along, and without warning, the roadway drops from beneath you. There are a few seconds of falling, with thoughts possibly racing about family or loved ones, followed by a jarring impact, and most likely injury. Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following a ship strike brought back jarring memories of their own ordeals to …

The March primary elections for the Texas House saw historic amounts of spending. An analysis by NBC 5 found that more than $25 million was spent in total throughout the state for Texas House races from January through the first week of March. One of the major spenders tells NBC 5 they plan to spend millions more on the handful …

Ballet is a performance art that takes dedication, and sometimes sacrifice, to get to the professional level. Researchers in the Performing Arts Medicine Clinic at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth are studying why sometimes that sacrifice comes at the expense of health. “Specifically bone health,” UNT Health Science Center Performing Arts Medicine Fellowship Director Dr. Yein Lee said. “From a …

The World Champion Texas Rangers are hosting the Chicago Cubs for the Rangers’ home opener on March 28. At last check on Wednesday, tickets were no longer available on the Ranger’s website for Thursday’s game – though there are seats available on ticket resale sites. Between the return of baseball, March Madness and upcoming summer concerts, keep reading for how …

Imagine witnessing a total solar eclipse a staggering ten times in your lifetime. For Laverne Biser, a 105-year-old man from Fort Worth, Texas, this dream has become a reality. With a passion for chasing solar phenomena and capturing the perfect shot, Biser’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. As a dedicated woodworker, Biser is no stranger to craftsmanship. His garage …

Evidence markers still remain outside the Cedar Hill residence where bullets shattered the front windows in the early hours of Tuesday morning, resulting in the tragic death of 45-year-old LaCrecia Thomas. James Keys, who grew up alongside Thomas in a close-knit family from West Dallas, described her as the family’s centerpiece, someone who brought everyone together. Struggling to comprehend the …

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is reassessing the locations of certain bus stops following a series of reports by NBC 5 Investigates that highlighted areas where the absence of nearby crosswalks or sidewalks poses risks for pedestrians. DART CEO Nadine Lee stated that her team is currently evaluating more of these problematic locations, including one near Loop 12 and …

The Dallas Park and Recreation Department, along with Fair Park First, will initiate the groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for the most extensive renovation project of the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. This marks the commencement of a two-year, $140-million endeavor aimed at modernizing the iconic venue. It represents the largest financial investment in Fair Park’s 137-year history. The objective of the …

City officials and first responders in Fort Worth convened at the Bob Bolen Public Safety Complex to introduce a new initiative named R3: Respond, Restore, Resolve. This program aims to proactively address the mental and emotional well-being of first responders before they require clinical intervention. Described as a groundbreaking initiative, R3 combines the efforts of Fort Worth firefighters and police …

Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s assertion that the city is financially strained sparked debate among council members, with some, like District J Councilman Edward Pollard and District F Councilwoman Tiffany D. Thomas, disagreeing with the characterization. Pollard expressed skepticism about the city’s purported financial crisis, suggesting that the city has adequate funds to operate effectively. Similarly, Thomas challenged Whitmire’s assessment, emphasizing …