A significant collision has brought traffic to a standstill on the eastbound lanes of the President George Bush Turnpike in Carrollton. All eastbound lanes are shut down at Kelly Boulevard, causing congestion extending back to Interstate 35E. Authorities have not yet disclosed specifics regarding the crash, such as the number of vehicles involved or any resulting injuries. The duration of the road closure remains undisclosed, and motorists are advised to anticipate substantial delays in the area for the remainder of the afternoon. Stay tuned and refresh this page for the most recent updates. As events progress, certain aspects of this…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Shantel Taylor recounts that when her son’s medication is properly adjusted, he embodies the person she remembers – cheerful, spontaneous, and always sharing a laugh. However, on December 11, 2023, her son, Kai’Yere Campbell, experienced a manic episode, which was a departure from his usual demeanor. Campbell had been diagnosed with an intellectual developmental disability and autism at the age of two. Later, in August 2021, he was diagnosed with schizophrenia. In September 2023, he began residing at a group home. However, in December of the same year, Campbell was involved in an incident where, according to court documents, he…
A long-standing nonprofit organization in Dallas is set to close its doors by the end of the year due to financial challenges. City Square, located off MLK Boulevard, has been a vital resource for tens of thousands of unhoused and low-income individuals annually. City Square has initiated the process of transitioning all its programs to other nonprofit partners, a task that will require some time. However, the organization is optimistic that suitable partners will step forward to continue providing essential services. In an interview with NBC 5, CEO Annam Manthiram stated that City Square will utilize the remaining months to…
Jeremy Ashcraft received a call from his son’s school last Wednesday, informing him of an incident involving his 14-year-old son at Sachse High School, part of Garland ISD. “It said that my son was involved in an altercation and was (involved in) an unprovoked attack,” Ashcraft recalled. According to Ashcraft, his son was involved in a fight with another student, allegedly sparked by teasing in the bathroom. “Then boys being boys, trading words with each other is what led to it,” Ashcraft explained. Garland ISD stated in a response to NBC 5 that a staff member intervened to prevent the…
The scene was set at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth for the commencement ceremony of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine on Wednesday. “We are here to celebrate Ann, who is graduating from med school, and she already saved a life,” Jen Muncy announced. ‘Ann’ is Ann Hollas, a TCOM med student who donated bone marrow in 2020 when Muncy’s son, Cooper, needed a transplant at the age of 6. “I donated to a little boy with leukemia. He had blood cancer,” Hollas explained. “She was a perfect match,” Muncy confirmed. In 2021, donor and recipient met for the first…
Following the PGA Championship, attention turns to the Charles Schwab Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas, where local golfer Scottie Scheffler is set to compete despite a tumultuous weekend at the major tournament. Scheffler, a Dallas resident, faces high expectations in his hometown event after finishing tied for eighth at the PGA Championship. The Charles Schwab Challenge, held at the Colonial Country Club, is the longest-running PGA Tour tournament at the same venue, boasting a rich history spanning 78 years. The course has undergone renovations, including upgrades to the greens and bunkers. Coverage of the tournament will be broadcast on the…
After more than three decades, MedStar will cease running EMS services in Fort Worth as the city council voted to integrate these services into the city’s fire department. This decision comes after MedStar faced financial challenges, leading to its dissolution despite having provided EMS for Fort Worth since 1986. The city explored various options before deciding to incorporate EMS into the fire department, a move that will cost $10 million and involve the transfer of approximately 450 MedStar employees to Fort Worth. Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis expressed pride in the fire department’s new responsibility and emphasized the seamless…
A thrifty family from North Texas is causing a stir on the internet with their restaurant “hacks” aimed at feeding a family of six affordably. Their viral TikTok videos, demonstrating how to stretch a meal budget, have garnered millions of views. The first video, filmed at a restaurant on Cinco de Mayo, features Josh Mileham creatively using a tortilla from his fajita platter to make a cheese quesadilla under the skillet provided with his meal. Despite receiving a mixed response on TikTok, with comments ranging from praise to criticism, Josh and his wife Callie remain unfazed by the feedback. In…
A recent examination of drivers on Central Expressway in Dallas suggests that speeds allegedly reaching 119 mph, as reported in connection with an NFL player’s crash last March, may not be uncommon. NBC 5 Investigates has been reporting for several months on the frequency of high-speed crashes along U.S. 75, a major thoroughfare running north out of downtown Dallas. The speed limit along this route was raised to 70 mph by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), coinciding with a significant decrease in the number of speeding tickets issued by the Dallas Police Department in recent years. To gauge the…
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Wednesday, several Houston ISD parents and community members gathered outside Herod Elementary School to protest, demanding the removal of HISD Superintendent Mike Miles. The demonstration comes in the wake of National Teacher Appreciation Week, during which a principal, 11 teachers, and at least one staff member received unexpected termination letters, plunging the school into a state of uncertainty. Protests began earlier this month after parents discovered HISD’s decision to part ways with several beloved principals and teachers from their schools. “The decisions being made in HISD right now lack common sense. We don’t understand the…
