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Arlington Police Search For Missing Woman With Alzheimer’s

Arlington Police are trying to locate an elderly woman who is said to have Alzheimer’s disease.

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Spieth In Contention At Dean & DeLuca Invitational

Jordan Spieth appears to be gaining more trust in his swing, and now finds himself in contention at the Dean & DeLuca Invitational.

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Man Fatally Shot Outside Fort Worth Club: Police

A search is underway for the gunmen suspected in a deadly shooting in Fort Worth early Saturday morning.

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Woman Falls Victim to Crook on Online Job Site

A teacher seeking summer employment lost thousands to a crook posing as an employer.

Frisco Man Pays Speeding Ticket With Buckets of Pennies

A Frisco man is sparking controversy for paying his speeding ticket with pennies.

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DFW Olympian Weighs Going To Rio Despite Zika Threat

As 150 health experts urge the World Health Organization to consider a delay or relocation of the Olympic games due to the Zika Virus threat, a North Texas Olympian says timing for athletes is everything.

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Baylor Losing Members of their 2016 Class?

The fallout of Art Briles is starting to hit the football program. Some highly recruited players from the class of 2016 are looking to get out of their letters of intent.

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Rawlings Pledges Money to Accelerate So. Dallas Growth

Dallas invests hundreds of thousands of dollars into a non-profit group to help accelerate growth in transitioning south Dallas neighborhoods.

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Private Mosquito Control Thriving With Zika Concerns

Private mosquito control companies are enjoying big business in North Texas this spring.

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Eyes Open for Memorial Weekend Storms at Lewisville Lake

Campgrounds in Hickory Creek packed quickly Friday and remained sold out despite potential storms in the holiday weekend forecast.

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Dallas Police Investigate Another Oak Lawn Attack

Dallas police are investigating another Oak Lawn attack, the 18th violent assault in that neighborhood in the last seven months.

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Group Wants DPD to Speak Up About Relationship with First Baptist Church

The number of grassroots organizations and community activists asking Dallas Police Chief David Brown to “clarify” an informal partnership with First Baptist Church is growing.

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Teacher Arrested For Improper Relationship With Student: Police

A Dallas ISD teacher was arrested Friday morning for an improper relationship between an educator and student, according to the Dallas police department.

Lone Star Politics May 29 2016

On May 29, 2016 “Lone Star Politics” – State Rep. Matt Shaheen talks about the “bathroom bills” he plans to propose in the TX legislature. Steve Rudner of Equality Texas responds.

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I-35E Lanes Closed After Overnight Crash

Two lanes are closed on Interstate 35E at State Highway 121 Business after an overnight crash, according to Lewisville police.

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Police Seek Help In Identifying Indecent Exposure Suspect

The Dallas Police Department is looking for the man responsible for an indecent exposure incident outside of a woman’s home on May 26.

Lake and Boating Safety for Memorial Day Weekend

Stay safe while on the water this Memorial Day Weekend, with these safety tips.

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‘Disturbing’ Graffiti Found at Arlington School, 2 Arrested

Police say they arrested two students from rival high schools Thursday for their involvement in spray painting “disturbing” words and images at Arlington Martin High School.

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Fatal Accident Overnight in Denton

A 24-year-old woman is dead Friday morning after a car accident, according to the Denton Police Department.

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Ron Funches Performing At Addison Improv

Ron Funches from NBC’s Undateable joined NBC 5’s Johnny Archer in studio.

Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Lightning to North Texas

Storms move through North Texas Friday morning, bringing heavy rain, lightning and flooding.

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Three-Day Polka Festival Begins in Ennis Friday

You’ll smell Kolaches baking and hear the organ-like sounds of the accordion this weekend in Ennis. It’s polka time! The National Polka Festival returns Friday night for three days of Czech traditions and fun.

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Northwest ISD Students Showcase Skills at Event

Northwest ISD students show they are ready for the real world in this 21st century interactive event.

FedEx Truck Crashes, Shuts Down I-30 in Dallas

Westbound Interstate 30 is shut down near Ferguson Road in Dallas after a FedEx truck crashed and spilled fuel onto the road Friday morning.

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Baylor Scandal Has Football Recuits Looking Elsewhere

The firing of Baylor head football coach Art Briles has some high school recruits reconsidering going to Baylor.

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Flag Tradition Continues at DFW National Cemetery

The group “Flags for Fallen” Vets this weekend will once again place a U.S. flag at each grave site at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

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New Medication for Dogs With ‘Storm Fear’

A new anxiety drug for dogs offers relief for millions that suffer from “storm fear,” many of them running for cover at the sound of thunderstorms or fireworks.

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Runners Raise Awareness About Mental Illness

Six elite ultra-marathon runners are in the middle of a 24-day run from California to Washington D.C. to raise awareness about mental illness.

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Family Threatens $5M Suit After Fatal Stray Dog Attack

The family of dog attack victim Antoinette Brown is threatening to sue the city of Dallas for $5 million, as officials study solutions to stray dog problems.

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Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes Fight Zika Spread

Dr. Seema Yasmin, medical expert at The Dallas Morning News, discusses how genetically engineered mosquitoes could be a new weapon in the fight against the Zika epidemic.

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DPD Patrol ‘Hornet’s Nest’ Hoping to Prevent Violent Summer

Dallas police are devoting a significant number of officers to patrol and investigate crimes in a geographically-tiny area of the city, that police say is the “hornet’s nest” of the recent violent crime

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Study Finds Most Prepaid Cards Have Hidden Fees

A study by Creditcards.com finds that most credit cards fail to disclose fees according to guidelines set by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Unclaimed Remains of Veterans Laid to Rest

The unclaimed remains of eight veterans were buried with full military military honors Thursday at DFW National Cemetery.

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Batman Saves Denton Square on Special Edition Comic Cover

More Fun Comics and Games on the Denton Square unveiled a special edition cover of the upcoming Batman comic reboot that will be released exclusively at the store next month.

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Body Found in Farmersville is Missing Richardson Woman

Breaking news from NBC 5. The body found late last week in Farmersville has been positively identified as missing woman, Jessie Bardwell of Richardson, police say.