FBI agents and Dallas police have apprehended a man in connection with two bank robberies in the DFW Metroplex carried out by a well-dressed suspect known as the “Derby Desperado.” According to authorities, 40-year-old Justine Lee Chambers was arrested on Monday, July 29, for robbing the Capital One Bank in Dallas on July 12. Chambers is accused of walking into the bank in the 2900 block of Forest Lane around 1:45 p.m. and using a demand note to take an undisclosed amount of money from a teller. The FBI said the suspect wore a dark-colored suit, a dark shirt, and a…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Most of us are guilty of getting lost in our phones and now more school districts are saying enough’s enough, and are pushing phones out of the classroom. “We’re just trying to limit a major distraction piece from the learning environment,” said Brad Schnautz, Superintendent, of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District. Grapevine-Colleyville ISD approved stricter cellphone policies at Monday night’s board meeting. There are no phones in elementary schools, they’re only allowed at lunch in middle schools and during lunch and passing periods in high school. “I get why they’re doing it, i get there’s a lot of people scrolling on…
More than 170 athletes and their parents filled the seats at Studio Movie Grill in Plano on Tuesday morning to watch Team USA compete for gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics Women’s Gymnastics Team Final. Parents from World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, WOGA, set up a watch party for their young athletes to cheer on not only Team USA, but support Hezly Rivera, who trains at WOGA Plano. “It is just so cool to be beside an Olympian during my training it’s like awesome,” said Andi Austin, 9, who practices at WOGA. “It’s really cool, they’re very proud, they get to see…
New data shows the impact Fort Worth’s police oversight office is having in the community. On Tuesday night, leaders of that office held a meeting to raise awareness of the tools people can use to hold the department accountable. In a town hall conversation in the Meadowbrook neighborhood of east Fort Worth, the city’s independent police monitor highlighted the work her office has done in 2024. “Overall, we’re seeing complaints from all over the city,” Bonycle Sokunbi told NBC 5. “A number of districts, of the varying council districts.” Sokunbi has been in the role since last year. Her office…
If it feels like homeowners’ insurance premiums have gone through the roof, and in some cases look more like mortgage payments, it’s probably not your imagination. Data obtained by NBC 5 Investigates reveals just how dramatically rates are rising across Texas and what homeowners might be able to do to lower their premiums. Destructive weather is part of living in North Texas. Melinda Clifton has seen hail damage her roof three times in two decades. After each storm, homeowners’ insurance paid her claims to replace it. But not long after her most recent claim, she received a bill that hit like a…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Police Department says a man is in the hospital after he was shot while sitting at a stop light early on Tuesday. Officers responded to the incident at about 1 a.m. at the S. Wayside Drive and Polk Street intersection. According to police, the driver of a green Toyota 4Runner was stopped at the light when someone in a white Nissan Altima pulled up next to him and fired multiple shots, hitting the vehicle at least five times. The victim was hit by several bullets and the suspect took off. HPD said the victim was…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Disability Pride Month is celebrated every year in July to commemorate the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. It’s a time to recognize the struggles, listen to the experiences, and celebrate the accomplishments of people living with disabilities. However, the word “disability” can bring mixed feelings for some people. Suzan Nguyen, 46, acknowledges that she wasn’t fond of the term when she became an amputee. “When I first lost my arm, I found the word ‘disabled’ very uncomfortable and pretty offensive. But after being in my situation for decades, I’ve learned…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — With the passionate reaction of the Astros shipping off Joey Loperfido and two other young players for a starting pitcher on an expiring deal yet to wear off, Houston’s front office went back to the market on Tuesday to add a former Dodgers and Yankees relief pitcher to the bullpen. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported that left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson is heading to the American League West with hours to spare in Major League Baseball’s trade deadline at 5 p.m. CT. The ballclub confirmed the swap that includes shipping minor-league pitcher Kelly Austin and international bonus pool money. Ferguson is…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — After grilling CenterPoint’s CEO, Texas lawmakers worried that not enough would be done to keep the lights on during this hurricane season. Still, they’re using Monday’s testimony to craft legislation to address the issue long-term. An 11-hour Texas Senate hearing was only the beginning for some lawmakers to tackle southeast Texas’ power problem. “I’m talking about one company who blew it,” State Sen. Paul Bettencourt, R-Houston, said on Monday, calling out CenterPoint. Senators focused frustration on its CEO and its hurricane preparedness plan. asked lawmakers why it took a storm to take place before calling a hearing.…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hobby Airport’s temporary ground stop, which at one point was estimated to last two to four hours, was actually lifted earlier than first thought. The aviation hub on the city’s southeast side reported on social media about the Runway 13R/31L closure at about 4 p.m. The airport halted all flights from arriving or departing and urged passengers to check with their airline for the status of their flights. Tammy Rose in SkyEye flew above one runway, noticing an airport officer next to a “breakage” in the pavement of the only operating runway. Rose later reported that Hobby’s…
