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Lightning Likely Cause of Five North Texas Fires

Authorities say lightning was the cause of at least five fires in North Texas Monday morning.

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Hundreds to Gather for Memorial Day Ceremony

Hundreds will gather at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery for Memorial Day.

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Rangers’ Matt Bush Rises From Rock Bottom

Rangers’ relief pitcher Matt Bush was the top pick in the MLB Draft before losing everything. NBC 5’s Pat Doney explains his comeback after going to prison.

School Visit To DFW Cemetery Touches Veteran’s Heart

Monday is Memorial Day. A Korean War veteran and his wife were at DFW cemetery when a school bus full of students from Duncanville ISD pulled up.

Photo Credit: Noah Bullard, NBC 5 News

Texas Shaped Pool Celebrates 55 Years

For weeks, volunteers have made repairs to the aging Texas Pool. The base of the pool was resurfaced and the bathrooms were renovated, but the majority of the work was a temporary fix.

Photo Credit: http://www.texaspool.org/

Online Tutors Helping Dallas ISD Students Learn

Jim Buffington has been tutoring first grader Anthony Vargas for the last year, but the two only recently met face-to-face.

Vacant Dallas ISD School May Have Been Set On Fire

Firefighters responded to the H.S. Thompson elementary school on Sunday.

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Spieth Wins Dean & DeLuca Invitational

After an amazing final three holes at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational on Sunday, Jordan Spieth finally got the elusive PGA win in his home state.

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Lightning Destroys Home in Allen

Lightning from severe storms that moved through Collin County late Sunday destroy a home.

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NBC 5 Forecast: Stormy Memorial Day

Another round of showers and storms is expected early Monday morning. There may be a couple more isolated storms Monday afternoon too. Any Memorial Day plans in the morning may be soggy, but the afternoon…

Rockwall Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Accident

The Rockwall Police Department is investigating the the fatal vehicle accident that took place on Thursday off of Interstate Highway 30.

Plano Church Helps Ukrainian Teen Fight Rare Disorder

Members of Life Central Church welcomed 14 year-old Karina Bondarchuk back to America on Sunday so she can start surgery this summer to repair her rare mouth disorder.

Photo Credit: Brian Scott, NBC 5

DPD Asking For Help In Murder Investigation

The Dallas Police Department needs your help investigating a capital murder case.

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One Dead After Overnight Stabbing: Police

One person is dead Sunday morning after an overnight stabbing in McKinney, according to McKinney police.

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“Ragtime” Comes To Dallas With Ft Worth Actor in Key Role

“Ragtime” the musical comes to Dallas Summer Musicals. One of the key roles is sang/played by a Fort Worth native.

Deadly Floods Overwhelm Southeast Texas

In Texas, at least four people were killed and two others missing after downpours, with the state expecting more rain through Memorial Day.

Photo Credit: Mark Preidger

DFW’s Spieth, Palmer Set for Sunday Colonial Duel

Dallas native Jordan Spieth and Colleyville resident Ryan Palmer will play in the final tee time during Sunday’s Dean and Deluca Colonial Invitational.

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Young Orator Graduates from Dallas’ Obama Academy

A Dallas teen who inspired many with a speech nine years ago has graduated at the top of his class, and earned a full scholarship to college.

Darvish Solid in Return To Rangers

The return of Rangers ace Yu Darvish was everything the team could hope for.

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Search Underway for Boy Who Fell Into Brazos River

Several crews searching for boy who went missing while fishing with friends.

Spieth Leads After Third Round At Colonial

Jordan Spieth takes over the top spot on the leader board going into Sunday’s final round at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational.

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Lake Businesses Brace for Uncertain Season

Some workers making a living off of North Texas lakes fear this summer season could quickly become a repeat of last year if rainy forecasts come true.

Photo Credit: Brian Scott, NBC 5

Pelicans Guard Shot, Dead After Breaking Into Apartment

Bryce Dejean-Jones, a guard for the New Orleans Pelicans, is dead after breaking into a Dallas apartment and getting shot, according to The Dallas Police Department.