Testimony commenced on Tuesday in the murder trial of Ocastor Ferguson, the individual accused of kidnapping and killing his girlfriend, Kayla Kelley, last year. Kelley, a resident of McKinney, was reported missing in January 2023 at the age of 33. Her body was discovered days later, buried in a shallow grave in Grand Prairie. Details regarding the case have been …

Following his appearance at the National Rifle Association convention at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, former President Donald Trump is returning to Dallas for a campaign fundraiser on Wednesday. The proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Trump’s presidential campaign, the Republican National Committee, and 41 state GOP parties, excluding the Texas party, as reported by seven individuals familiar with …

Dallas police stated on Tuesday that Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice will not be charged by the injured party regarding his alleged involvement in an assault incident at a downtown nightclub. However, the investigation into the matter is ongoing. Reports from law enforcement officials suggested that Rice was suspected of assaulting an individual on May 6, resulting in the …

Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn provided commissioners with an update on inmate responses at the county jail and discussed best practices during a briefing on Tuesday. The briefing was prompted by recent jail deaths, including that of 31-year-old Anthony Ray Johnson, who died after being pepper-sprayed and pinned down by detention officers on April 21. Commissioner Alisa Simmons requested the …

As preparations unfolded outside for the arrival of professional golfers and fans at Colonial Country Club, attention turned to a tennis icon taking center stage inside the clubhouse. Introducing the tennis legend and keynote speaker, NBC 5 anchor Deborah Ferguson announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, Martina Navratilova.” The occasion was Executive Women’s Day, an initiative aimed at fostering support among local …

PETA has made a unique request to the developers of the upcoming Peppa Pig Theme Park in North Texas: abstain from selling meat. In a recent letter addressed to Hasbro and Merlin Entertainments, PETA voiced concerns that serving animal-based food at the park would contradict the values promoted by the beloved children’s show and could upset young Peppa Pig fans. …

Contractors have expressed frustration with the prolonged wait times to secure building permits in the City of Dallas, as reported by NBC 5. This concern arises in the aftermath of previous reports by NBC 5 highlighting issues with the city’s newly constructed permitting building. A demolished structure along Riverfront Blvd. stands as a symbol of these challenges. Mohammed Abdulla, a …

Authorities are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic stabbing death of a woman, allegedly at the hands of her husband, at a residence in Colleyville on Tuesday afternoon. Colleyville Police Department received a distress call just before 4 p.m. reporting a domestic altercation and stabbing incident at a residence located in the 6700 block of St. Moritz Parkway. …

From Fort Campbell, Kentucky, came distressing news on Tuesday. Both Army officials and local law enforcement are conducting investigations into the death of 101st Airborne soldier Katia Duenas-Aguilar, treating it as a homicide. The 23-year-old Private First Class hailed from Mesquite. “My heart just sank,” said Hector Montez. Montez served alongside Duenes-Aguilar on the Kentucky-Tennessee border for two years. As …

The future trajectory of the school district in one of North Texas’s largest cities is beginning to take shape. Following extensive community engagement over several months, the long-range facility planning committee has put forward recommendations to address the challenges faced by Plano ISD. In the eastern cluster, the committee proposed the closure of Forman Elementary and Armstrong Middle Schools. For …