Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of toddler in South Oak Cliff
An Oak Cliff community is mourning after a toddler was shot and killed. One neighbor even called it a senseless and demanding change in the area.
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Dallas man killed in early Saturday morning shooting
A man is dead after a shooting in Dallas early Saturday morning. Dallas Police responded to a shooting call in the 2100 block of Royal Lane at approximately 2:10 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive man who was injured from an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to ...
Trackdown: Man steals cash, Newport cigarettes from Dallas convenience store
A robbery suspect in Dallas took a convenience store's cash and supply of Newport cigarettes during a September burglary, and police are asking for the public's help in identifying him....
North Texas police chiefs defend license plate readers, call for stronger rules
As communities across Texas debate the future of automated license plate readers, five North Texas police chiefs are making the case for keeping the technology while strengthening the rules governing its use. NBC 5 Justice Reporter Shannon Miller sat down with the police chiefs o...
Man shot after gun fight breaks out in store parking lot
Dallas police are investigating an overnight shooting in an East Oak Cliff store parking lot on that left a man seriously injured.
Statement from Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt on theParole of Amber Guyger
We are deeply disappointed by the decision to grant parole to Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean. Botham Jean was in his own home, eating ice cream, when his life was taken. He did nothing wrong. He was a son, a brother, a friend, an...
Longtime Dallas musician Jeff Saenz finds his way back to the stage after life-changing accident
Even 8,000 volts couldn't keep Dallas artist Jeff Saenz from finding his way back to the stage. His new Baby Snakes & the Electric Co. project is that journey on display....
Amber Guyger paroled 7 years after the murder of Botham Jean
Former Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger has been paroled after 7 years in prison, according to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Guyger was initially sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean in 2018, who she shot after entering his Dallas apartment wh...
Shooting injures 1 in East Oak Cliff, suspect wanted
Dallas police are searching for an unknown suspect after a man was shot and injured Tuesday night in East Oak Cliff.
Patented: Solo Brands’ Stove Spark Arrestor and 131 More Inventions Across North Texas
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Grapevine-based Solo Brands won a patent for a combustible fuel-burning stove with a top designed to block sparks or embers produced by the stove. The utility patent fits with the company’s line of outdoor life...
Dallas Police Chief to meet with Flock CEO to discuss safety concerns
The Dallas Police Chief is meeting with the CEO of Flock Systems next week to learn more about safeguards and how to prevent misuse of the controversial cameras police say are vital to their jobs....
18-wheeler crash and fuel spill shuts down part of DNT in Dallas
An overturned 18-wheeler and multi-vehicle crash led to a fuel spill on the Dallas North Tollway near Northwest Highway, forcing authorities to shut down all lanes as crews work to clear the wreckage....
Johnny Rodriguez The Salon rises from the ashes with a new look and location
After a fire closed its Dallas branch, the salon will celebrate its grand reopening on Oct. 7 at a new Preston Center location.
El Jordan owner ‘finally back home’ after serious car crash in Mexico
The 30-year-old Oak Cliff cafe plans to reopen soon; here’s how to help out the long road to recovery.
Student journalist sues University of Texas at Dallas for First Amendment violations
UTD fired him and claimed he discriminated against a student. Now, he is suing the administration over press freedom.
Woman dies following motorcycle crash on Dallas Parkway near Tollway entrance
A woman is dead following a motorcycle crash in Addison late Sunday night, police said.
10 Fantastic Fest films we’re gambling on this year
Fantastic Fest returns to Austin's Alamo Drafthouse this weekend. Here are 10 films, from Mike Flanagan's “Carrie” to a banned Thai satire, that we're fired up about....
Dallas closes on $5.7 billion budget, Johnson says process marked by ‘political theater’
The record budget contains police pay raises and cuts to parks funding. Council members debated over budget amendments for close to a month before it was adopted....
Family indicted for fraudulent house sale, scams on the rise in Texas
Fraud crimes against older adults rose from last year, as the rise of AI is making it harder to notice scams.
Carrollton to vote on expanding Flock camera usage as Dallas PD weighs options to keep them on
The Flock camera debate continues in Carrollton and Dallas. The Carrollton City Council will discuss the issue at its Sept. 15 meeting. There is a proposal to renew and extend their contract, potentially adding 15 more cameras and the software required to run them. Carrollton Pol...
Statement From Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert
I am in receipt of the recent letter sent by the Dallas Police Association, Dallas Firefighter Association and the National Latino Law Enforcement Organization regarding my absence from a scheduled meeting on Thursday, September 10th. I recognize and take seriously the concerns r...
Campisi’s is ready for round two: Iconic Dallas eatery reopens after fire
A measly fire isn’t stopping one of Dallas’ most iconic dining destinations.
Dallas County, Sheriff Marian Brown sued for violating free speech
The county, its sheriff and chief deputy are under fire for new physical book restrictions in jails.
Dallas officer arrested for releasing body camera video
Dallas Police Officer Ronald Maillet Jr. surrendered on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly sharing body-worn camera footage without authorization, prompting an internal department investigation....
Driver arrested for fatal hit-and-run crash on Buckner Boulevard
A 30-year-old driver faces charges for the hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian on Buckner Boulevard in Dallas last week, according to police.
A Generational Investment in Public Safety
Several years ago, we toured the Dallas Police Department’s training facilities and left deeply struck by, and touched, by our experience. The space was cramped, run down, outdated, and unworthy. There is no better way to reaffirm our commitment to making Dallas the safest big ci...
Fire crews respond to Ford Center at The Star in Frisco
Firefighters responded to a reported fire near a loading dock at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, the Dallas Cowboys’ practice facility, on Friday morning. The Frisco Fire Department responded to the scene with mutual aid from the Plano Fire Department. Early reports indica...
‘Every camera I can get’: Dallas City Council overwhelmingly backs Flock funding
Dallas police have used Flock cameras to solve 14 homicide cases this year while most council members said such contributions outweighed the potential for abuse....
Grass fires burn along highways in Dallas and Denton counties
Multiple grass fires were sparked along Highway 114 in Justin and Highway 161 in Grand Prairie on Wednesday afternoon.
Dallas cancels permit for anti-Trump protest 1 week before GOP convention begins
Organizers say they will sit down with police officials, but have reservations after an already prolonged process.
A scorching blaze and no hydrants: What to know about the Sandbranch fire
The community lacks a sewer system, running water and, critically, fire hydrants.
Suspect charged with murder in Pleasant Grove shooting, victim identified
Brian Loyless, 41, faces a murder charge in the fatal shooting of Milton Colocho on Bruton Road in Pleasant Grove, Dallas police say.
Officials lament lack of water in Sand Branch after 10-acre grass fire
A 10-acre grass fire in unincorporated Dallas County land had to be put out with water brought in by trucks, as the Sand Branch area does not have fire hydrants or running water....
Dallas Shooting: 1 man killed at apartment complex, suspect arrested
Dallas police arrested a suspect following a fatal Sunday night shooting at a Pleasant Grove apartment complex on Bruton Road.
Firefighters contain 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County’s Sand Branch area
Firefighters from multiple North Texas agencies brought a 10-acre grass fire in Dallas County's Sand Branch area under control with no injuries reported, though the cause of the blaze remains unknown....
Church in Ferris narrowly misses major damage from Dallas County grass fire
A grass fire in Dallas County came within several dozen yards of a Baptist church in Ferris, but miraculously, the church sustained no structural damage....
DART train collides with pedestrian vehicle near Buckner station
Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) reportedly called in a crash between a DART train and a passenger vehicle at the intersection of Jim Miller Road and CF Hawn Freeway near the Buckner station. Buckner is DART’s most southeastern stop. The crash happened around 6:40 p.m. A DFR rescue unit ...
Downtown Dallas crash sends 4 to the hospital
Four people were hospitalized Thursday night following a multi-vehicle crash at Main and North Akard streets in Downtown Dallas, where one vehicle hit a tree....
2 hurt, another flees Red Bird area fiery crash
Dallas police are investigating a multi-vehicle overnight crash on Wheatland Road in the Red Bird area that hospitalized two people, set one car on fire, and prompted a search for a third person who fled the scene....
Dallas police & crime scene analysts testify about evidence in MO3 murder trial
The first trial for three men accused of plotting to kill Dallas rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme continues Thursday morning; it began on Wednesday . Kewon White is the first of the three men to stand trial. He is charged with mur...
Trackdown: East Oak Cliff homicide suspect takes off on foot after convenience store shooting
A June shooting in East Oak Cliff left a man dead, and Dallas Police are searching for a suspect who took off on foot.
Thieves keep targeting same East Dallas blocks & vehicles; ‘Nothing left to steal'
Neighbors in East Dallas say they’re seeing a spike in nightly smash-and-grab car break-ins. Filed police reports, videos and photos sent to NBC 5 show thieves targeting the same blocks, even the same trucks. People in neighborhoods along Lower Greenville say they are waking up d...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash on I-35E in Dallas
Dallas police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after fatally striking a pedestrian on northbound Interstate 35E near Oak Lawn Avenue early Wednesday morning....
Lane closures on IH-35E following auto-pedestrian crash
Several lanes are closed on Interstate 35E at Hi Line Drive following a crash on Wednesday morning. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a major crash at approximately 5 a.m. Officials said the crash involved a pedestrian who was hit by an ...
Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options....
Dallas Police are investigating a shooting and a pedestrian crash
Dallas Police are investigating a shooting and a pedestrian crash that was reported around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday on West Virginia Drive. Police found a person hit by a car. They later found the driver of the vehicle, a woman who had been shot. It’s unclear who shot her or what led up...
Dallas Wings clinch final playoff spot with win over Portland
Paige Bueckers had 22 points and 11 assists; Jessica Shepard added 21 points, nine rebounds and six assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Portland Fire 96-78 on Tuesday night to clinch the final WNBA playoff spot. Dallas (23-16), which is headed to the playoffs for the first tim...
Wings Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2023 With Win Over Portland
One season removed from posting the WNBA’s worst record, the Dallas Wings are headed to the playoffs. Paige Bueckers finished Tuesday’s win with 22 points and 11 assists, Jessica Shepard added 21 points and Awak Kuier dominated on both ends of the floor as the Wings defeated the ...
Police investigating shooting at Camp Wisdom DART Station in Oak Cliff
DART and Dallas police are investigating a shooting at a DART station in Oak Cliff. DART police will lead the investigation. DART tells NBC 5 the incident was reported around 5 p.m. One person was hospitalized in stable condition, according to DART; another sustained a minor inju...
Dallas police officer fired for evading arrest in prostitution case
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux terminated Sr. Cpl. Joshua Gonzalez following allegations he evaded arrest in a city vehicle during an October prostitution investigation near Harry Hines Boulevard....
BigXthaPlug arrested in Allen, faces several charges
The Dallas rapper is being held in Collin County Jail after he was arrested by Allen Police on Friday.
Boyd looks to bounce back in Johnson’s 2nd year at the helm
For several players, last season was a baptism by fire as McKinney Boyd navigated its 2025 campaign while playing several underclassmen.
Flock camera damaged in North Oak Cliff
Damage to a Flock camera in Dallas comes as the city's police department has seen a surge in Flock camera vandalism since early 2026.
Hit-and-run on Westmoreland Rd. in Oak Cliff; Dallas police searching for driver
Dallas police are investigating a pedestrian incident that happened just before 9 p.m. Police responded to an accident on Westmoreland Road in Oak Cliff. Police determined a person was hit by a vehicle that did not stop. The victim was hospitalized in critical condition. No one h...
3 Dallas firefighters hospitalized with burns from house fires
Two Dallas firefighters were hospitalized with burn injuries Sunday morning after battling a house fire in the Cedar Crest area of Dallas.