NBC 5 is deeply saddened by the passing of Doug Adams, a longtime colleague and influential leader in the newsroom, who died on June 30 at his home in Denver at the age of 73. Born in Pampa, Adams graduated from LD Bell High School and the University of North Texas before embarking on a distinguished career in journalism. Following his college years, Adams launched his career at WBAP radio, marking the beginning of a 30-year journey in journalism. Transitioning to television, he joined KXAS-TV as a reporter and steadily advanced into news management, eventually serving as Dallas Bureau Chief…
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Travelers at Dallas Love Field Airport are facing significant delays due to issues with the baggage check process, prompting airport officials to recommend arriving three hours before scheduled departure times. The congestion stemmed from a higher-than-usual number of passengers, including attendees from a recently concluded sorority conference of 60,000 people in Dallas, as well as travelers affected by Hurricane Beryl and those returning from the Fourth of July holiday. Compounding the situation, one of the airport’s baggage machines encountered mechanical problems early Thursday morning, causing delays in the luggage check-in process. “We arrived at 6:30 a.m. for an 8:25 flight,…
South Florida prosecutors have dropped the computer hacking charge against OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney on Thursday. Clenney was accused of fatally stabbing her boyfriend in a Miami condo in 2022. The decision to drop the charge came after a circuit judge ruled last month that the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office violated attorney-client privilege by seizing text messages and emails between Clenney, her parents, and her attorneys in January, as per court records. Clenney’s parents, who were also charged with hacking, had their charges similarly dropped. Despite the dismissal of the hacking charge, Clenney still faces a second-degree murder charge and…
Marcus Semien, playing for the Texas Rangers at home, will step in for Houston’s Jose Altuve as the starting second baseman for the American League in the upcoming All-Star Game on Tuesday night. According to Major League Baseball, Altuve opted to rest his left hand, which has been bothering him since he was hit by a 94.3 mph slider from Minnesota’s Josh Winder on July 5. Infielder/outfielder Willi Castro from the Minnesota Twins will replace Altuve on the AL roster, marking his first All-Star appearance. This will be Semien’s third consecutive start in the All-Star Game. He narrowly missed out…
Leaders from various North Texas cities urged Dallas officials on Thursday to provide clarity regarding the completion timeline of an economic impact study tied to a proposed high-speed rail project between Fort Worth and Dallas. The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) convened a special two-hour session specifically to address concerns raised by the Dallas City Council’s June vote against any new elevated rail passing through the city’s central business district. Michael Morris, the director of transportation for the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), presented an alternative route proposal. This alternative suggests routing the final mile of the proposed 30-mile…
Arlington Police are continuing their investigation after a fatal incident on Wednesday where a vehicle collided with two barricades along I-20 near E. Loop 820, resulting in the death of a man. According to police, they were alerted to the scene around 12:39 a.m. following multiple 911 calls reporting a possible pedestrian struck by vehicles on the roadway. Officers arrived to find the remains of a man, yet to be identified, at the scene. On Thursday, investigators spoke with the driver involved in the collision, who provided the name of the passenger. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will confirm…
The City of Houston has requested state assistance to bolster police presence in communities still grappling with power outages following Hurricane Beryl. As of Thursday, over a million households remain without electricity. According to a spokesperson from Houston’s main utility company, 500,000 customers are expected to still be without power into the coming week. Houston Police Department Chief Larry Satterwhite emphasized the urgent need for additional officers as frustrations mount four days after the storm. “We have teams out there working to restore power, and we’re supporting them,” Satterwhite stated. “Our crews are also installing generators at intersections in areas…
Police in Fort Worth are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Thursday evening at NW 28th Street and McKinley Avenue. Around 5 p.m., Fort Worth police received an alert regarding a stolen vehicle and initiated a pursuit. The driver attempted to evade capture by ramming into an officer’s car and driving erratically. Police then deployed spike strips to halt the vehicle. According to FWPD, the driver crashed at the intersection of McKinley and NW 28th Street, exited the vehicle with a long gun, and proceeded to carjack another vehicle. Shots were fired at the suspect during this incident. Police reported…
In three months, Kaleidoscope Park in Frisco will open to the public, offering six acres of green space designed for relaxation, work, and recreation. A standout feature is “Butterfly Rest Stop,” a large hanging sculpture at the park’s north end, crafted by renowned sculpture and fabric artist Janet Echelman. Weighing 3,423 pounds, the sculpture consists of 791,788 hand-tied knots and is likely the largest outdoor art piece in North Texas. Inspired by the local Monarch Butterfly migration, the sculpture will be complemented by Milkweed plantings underneath, fostering a pollinator corridor. Janet Echelman shared her inspiration, stating, “It’s meaningful to me…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s impact earlier this week, Houston is grappling with power outages while receiving support from law enforcement agencies across Texas. During a press conference on Thursday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced the deployment of over 100 officers from various parts of the state to assist the Houston Police Department. These officers will help patrol neighborhoods without electricity, manage traffic control, and provide relief to HPD officers who have been working extended 12-hour shifts since the storm hit. The department posted on social media, expressing gratitude for the additional resources from other…
