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Fort Worth Nonprofit provides critical mental disability services
As we continue to highlight the importance of mental health awareness during the month of May, NBC 5 recognizes a Fort Worth faith based organization that is committed to enhancing the lives of those living with intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Evan Anderson sits down with Lasheka Mayberry who runs Family...
Arlington Police Release Body Cam Footage Amid Investigations into Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting
The Arlington Police Department has released body camera footage and audio from a 911 call linked to a fatal officer-involved shooting on April 25, which saw 31-year-old Michael Bassey shot dead after he claimed to have committed a stabbing. The controversial footage, now available in the City of Arlington, Texas, was published amidst ongoing investigations into the incident.
Stolen equipment doesn't deter Keller ISD softball team from playoff game
KELLER — Someone stole more than a dozen bags of team equipment from the Keller High School women's softball team. But that didn't stop the team from winning their big payoff game in Midland, TX on Friday."This could have gone one of two ways," said Assistant Coach Jessica Pauls. "It could have been really just been a negative turning point."Pauls told CBS News Texas that just hours before Friday's game they found out all 18 bags of the team's equipment was stolen from under their charter bus. "Two gloves, two to three bats, personal items — the works; It was all...
5-year-old dies after being swept away by floodwaters south of Fort Worth
JOHNSON COUNTY, Texas – A 5-year-old boy died after authorities said he was swept away by flood waters early Sunday morning. It happened in Johnson County, which is south of Fort Worth. Johnson County Emergency Management said authorities received a 911 call at 1:53 a.m. Sunday morning about a...
Child dies after being swept away in north Texas floodwaters
HOUSTON (AP) — Storms in Texas brought additional rain Sunday to the already saturated Houston area where hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes and roads, while to the north in the Fort Worth area, a child died after being swept away when the car he was traveling in got stuck in floodwaters.
Fort Worth fire announces death of Captain
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth Fire captain who served for 25 years died at the age of 57, the Fort Worth Fire Department announced in a Facebook post Sunday. Captain Thaddeus "Thad" Raven was an exemplary firefighter and leader, the post reads. He also served as the head of recruitment. In 2022, the department hired the most diverse class in its history as a result of Raven's work, according to the department.
Young bull breaks out in search of bananas at neighbor’s house
MANSFIELD, Texas (WFAA) - A Texas woman who lives next door to some young bulls has learned an important lesson about not feeding farm animals after one of the bulls broke through a fence to find her. Latoya Keeling had been occasionally feeding the two young bulls who live next...
Two Fort Worth wastewater pipes are leaking after heavy rains
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two wastewater pipes failed and are currently leaking after overnight storms foiled repairs. The leaks are not a threat to Fort Worth's drinking water, and it is safe for personal use, according to a release from the city of Fort Worth Water Department. Residents who purchase their water form a public water supply may want to check with their distributor to ensure it's safe for personal use.
Election results: May 4 local elections in North Texas
DALLAS — The polls are closed and results are coming in from local elections across North Texas. Bond propositions for various Dallas-Fort Worth area cities, including 10 props within a $1.25 billion bond package that voters in the city of Dallas considered, will impact everything from streets, to libraries and more.
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