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Loyd Park at Joe Pool Lake reopens after closures due to sewer main rupture

The Loyd Park boat ramp at Joe Pool Lake reopened Thursday after the City of Grand Prairie temporarily closed boat ramps following a ruptured sewer main that caused a sewage spill over the weekend. Grand Prairie and Trinity River Authority began monitoring bacteria levels at L...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 9, 2026

U.S. Olympian David Hearn to be arraigned on charges in Reflecting Pool vandalism case

U.S. Olympic canoeist David “Davey” Hearn is set to be arraigned Thursday on charges after being indicted in connection with alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn will be arraigned in D.C. Superior Court after a grand jury indicted him on a single count...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 9, 2026

Plano holds community open house for Dallas Stars' proposed Willow Bend District

The City of Plano is inviting the media and the public to see the proposed Willow Bend District that could one day be the home of the Stars. The city is recruiting the Stars from Victory Park in Dallas. The Stars want a new arena and an entertainment district surrounding i...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 8, 2026

Arlington man accused of shooting coworker in parking lot

An Arlington man has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting his coworker in a GM plant's parking lot on Tuesday morning. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJul 8, 2026

Richardson's oldest home reaches major milestone in restoration

Richardson’s oldest surviving home is taking another step toward a new future as restoration work continues on the historic Miss Belle’s House. The Texas Historical Landmark is being placed on its permanent foundation at Huffhines Park, allowing crews to begin restoring the ho...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 7, 2026

Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault: report

A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 6, 2026

Big brew: Texas Rangers and Bud set a world record with a 12-foot-tall, 600-gallon beer

That was quite a big brew outside the Texas Rangers’ home ballpark for America’s 250th birthday. The Rangers partnered with Budweiser on Saturday to set a Guinness World Record for the largest-ever glass of beer. A 12-foot-tall, 600-gallon glass beer stein was filled in a pla...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 6, 2026

Best summer toys and gear to keep kids busy and entertained all season long

Summer break brings plenty of opportunities for fun, and plenty of opportunities for kids to announce they’re bored. Whether you’re looking to encourage outdoor play, build independence or simply survive the long days between camps and vacations, these products can help keep ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 3, 2026

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 end of July. Campers can spend their Bookworm Bucks in any Half Price Books loca...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 3, 2026

Heat adds to strains on areas with data centers, raising temperature on AI debates

Eileen Castle’s swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighborhood children on hot summer days. But even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she won’t be filling the pool — not with the data center behind her house buzzing ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 2, 2026

‘Guard, go home!' Hegseth National Guard event in D.C. park met by protest

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a ceremony in D.C.’s Malcolm X Park, also known as Meridian Hill Park, to recognize National Guard members and celebrate the restoration of the park’s fountains – and was met by protests. “Guard, go home!” and “Say it loud, say it clear: I...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 2, 2026

Take a ride on some of America's historic roller coasters

From the steep descent of the Giant Dipper in Santa Cruz, California, to the twists and turns of Brooklyn’s Coney Island Cyclone, wooden roller coasters have defined American amusement parks for more than a century. And for families across the country, riding them has become the ...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJul 2, 2026

Universal Kids is open. What to know about Frisco's new theme park

Universal Kids Resort in Frisco has officially opened its doors to the public. The new theme park held a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday for families and community organizations, including the Cub Scouts and Boys and Girls Club of Frisco. There were also performances from th...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJul 1, 2026

Woman dies after alligator bites off her arm in Florida river

A 31-year-old Florida woman died after an alligator bit off one of her arms and mauled the other at a state park near Orlando, authorities and a 911 call revealed Monday. The victim had been hiking with her boyfriend and her best friend on Sunday in the Little Big Eco State Fo...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJun 29, 2026

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJun 29, 2026

Klyde Warren Park will get a $200 expansion, Dallas city leaders announce

Dallas city leaders announced a $200 million, 1.7-acre expansion of Klyde Warren Park over the Woodall Rodgers Freeway, featuring a new event pavilion, ice skating rink, and lawns to further connect Uptown and Downtown....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJun 29, 2026

What did George Washington smell like?

A Rhode Island apothecary created a series of 20 fragrances nearly three centuries ago. One of them became George Washington’s signature scent. Cologne Number Six, the personal fragrance of the first president of the United States, smells like citrus, lavender, and rosemary, w...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJun 29, 2026

Red, white, and blue: Fourth of July events near you

Sparks will fly across North Texas this Fourth of July, and NBC 5 has compiled a great list of celebrations for you and your family to enjoy. Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, marks the day in 1776 when America officially declared its independence from British ru...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJun 29, 2026

Texas confirms contagious equine virus case in Parker County donkey

Texas animal health officials have confirmed a case of a contagious neurologic equine virus in a Parker County rescue donkey, prompting an ongoing investigation and warnings for horse owners to monitor their animals....

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJun 26, 2026

Thousands expected in downtown Dallas for Argentina celebration and arts festival

Thousands of people are expected in downtown Dallas Friday night as Argentina fans return to Klyde Warren Park ahead of their team’s next match and another major event draws crowds just blocks away. The celebration comes less than a week after an estimated 20,000 Argentina sup...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJun 26, 2026

Dallas Museum of Natural History, Old Mill Inn welcoming Fair Park visitors again

Two historic buildings that have welcomed generations of Texans are once again entertaining visitors at Dallas Fair Park. Closed for the last 14 years, the Dallas Museum of Natural History is opening to the public on Sundays only during the World Cup. The museum spent decad...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJun 26, 2026

Demolition greets Sweden at World Cup camp during FC Dallas renovation project

No, a storm didn’t roll through Sweden’s base camp at the World Cup. It’s just a home renovation. The Swedes were surprised to see mangled metal and other demolished construction materials on one side of Toyota Stadium — the home of MLS team FC Dallas — during their training s...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJun 26, 2026

Dallas Wings host league-leading Lynx and TCU rookie sensation, Olivia Miles

The Dallas Wings are trying to avoid losing the season series to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday afternoon when they host them at the College Park Center in Arlington. The Wings are coming off a blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces. The Lynx just split two games with the Washington...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJun 26, 2026

A quieter side of Lewisville Lake: New paddling trails invite exploration

For many North Texans, Lewisville Lake is a destination for boating, fishing, and weekend getaways on the water. But tucked into the Hickory Creek Arm is a quieter stretch where paddlers can glide past herons and kingfishers just minutes from busy roads. Officials held a ribbo...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJun 25, 2026

Great American State Fair: Street closures, parking restrictions and what to know

The 16‑day Great American State Fair, marking the nation’s 1776 founding with themed days celebrating the military, health initiatives, patriotism and Independence Day, began Wednesday as the country starts its celebrations. Here's information on street closures, parking restrict...

FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) - NewsJun 25, 2026

Apple shares plunge after it hikes prices on iPads and laptops

Apple shares fell sharply Thursday after the tech giant raised prices on a number of its signature products to make up for what it said were skyrocketing memory prices resulting from the AI boom. As of 2:00 p.m. ET, Apple stock was down by nearly 6%, putting the company on tra...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJun 25, 2026

Dallas to share update on Klyde Warren 2.0 expansion project

The city of Dallas says we’ll learn more about the $120 million expansion of Klyde Warren Park on Monday, June 29. Construction is expected to start later this year with completion by 2029. The 1.7-acre addition will also have more shaded space for dogs. The expansion will...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - LocalJun 25, 2026

Arizona woman hospitalized with severe burns after falling asleep while sunbathing by pool

An Arizona woman suffered life‑threatening heat stroke and third‑degree burns after falling asleep in the sun during a 105‑degree day at her community pool. Betty‑Lou Summer, 82, had been lounging in a chair with metal armrests on June 11 when she drifted off. She was found ab...

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top StoriesJun 24, 2026