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DeSoto siblings become bilingual book creators

Amber Gregg has always wanted her children to succeed, but now, they can add author to the list. They are the creators of I Am Loved – Soy Amado: A Bilingual Coloring Book of Affirmations. Her son Pri

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 17, 2026 · library

Red Cross blood donor gets life-saving help

The American Red Cross blood donations account for nearly 40% of the nation’s blood supply. Currently, the organization reports what they call an emergency shortage. Leaders at the nonprofit said

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 17, 2026 · safety

Ready. Set. Read! Story time with Toast for Charity

Ready. Set. Read! is story time with a purpose. Toast for Charity is hosting their event on Saturday, July 18th at the historic Pan African Connection in Oak Cliff. Their objective is to introduce

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 13, 2026 · local

American Ninja Warrior-style course making Olympic debut in 2028

It’s official. There will be a new discipline at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. This time, it’s an American Ninja Warrior-style course that will be part of the modern pentathlon. Plano-nativ

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 13, 2026 · local

‘It's like no other season,' Wings CEO talks success and move to downtown Dallas

The Dallas Wings have the fourth-best record in the league, setting them up for a potential playoff spot. At 14-8, this is the best start in team history after 22 games. In addition to the team’s s

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 10, 2026 · local

Galleria Dallas hosts summer story times

Galleria Dallas has teamed up with the Dallas-based nonprofit Catch Up & Read to offer story times throughout the month of July. The story times at the mall are Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 10, 2026 · local

Local nonprofit celebrates literacy for more than 10K children

Project Transformation North Texas is a nonprofit focused on literacy, leadership development and community engagement. Since the program started in 1998, organizers said they have helped more than 10

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 10, 2026 · schools

Dallas libraries to close for city furlough days

The City of Dallas has announced it must close a $30M budget shortfall. City leaders said part of their solution is three furlough days. The furloughs will affect most non-uniform employees in the

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 9, 2026 · local

3 people sentenced in North Texas organized credit card skimming ring

The Dallas County District Attorney has announced ‘lengthy sentences’ for three people charged in connection with an organized credit card skimming ring they have been investigating for months. The DA

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 8, 2026 · business

Former FC Dallas forward reflects on impact USMNT has on the sport

Kenny Cooper, who played for FC Dallas for several seasons, reflects on the current U.S. Men’s National Team and their impact on the sport during their historic performance in this FIFA World Cup.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 6, 2026 · local

Half Price Books summer reading camp

Half Price Books is offering its annual free summer reading camp that the whole family can enjoy. “The program is recommended for readers up to age 14, and kids can earn Bookworm Bucks through the

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 3, 2026 · parks

The benefits of “repeat reading”

Does your child like to read the same book over and over again? While it may get old to hear, some literacy experts find this could actually be helpful. According to the experts at Hooked on Phoni

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 3, 2026 · library

UTA student's effort to bring people together

Kevin Vasquez wanted to find a way to get people off of their phones and back into real-life conversations. Vasquez, 24, is currently studying business and entrepreneurship at the University of Tex

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local · Jul 2, 2026 · schools

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