McKinney mosque faces continued opposition to expansion ahead of council vote

NBC DFW Local News 8/3 6:37A Lilly Kersh, Staff Writer | The

Two years after the McKinney Islamic Association halted plans for a larger mosque in response to opposition from neighbors and city officials, the organization is once again seeking approval for an expansion in Collin County. But again, the group...

Wings confirm move to Dallas' American Airlines Center for 2027 season

NBC DFW Local News 8/3 5:31A Laura Harris and Charles Nichels

After months of discussion, the Dallas Wings confirmed Monday that they will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the 2027 season. The announcement comes as their tenure at the College Park Center on the campus of the University of...

Parkland takes mental health conversations to the barbershop

NBC DFW Local News 8/3 4:25A Deborah Ferguson

A partnership between Parkland Health and a neighborhood barbershop is doing something good to help people talk about mental health. The collaboration led to Shop Talk, where Kutinfed Barbershop in the Vickery Meadow area of Dallas was...

Oak Cliff mural, honoring apartment complex explosion victim, to be unveiled

NBC DFW Local News 7/31 7:30A Charles Nichelson

A community mural is taking shape in Oak Cliff at the corner of Clarendon Drive and Hollywood Ave. It depicts familiar faces and images from the neighborhood, such as street vendors, lowriders, and roosters. It will honor activist Sylvia Collins,...

Lucas Roper, 19, indicted in connection with drowning death of Daniel Erving

NBC DFW Local News 7/31 5:09A Charles Nichelson

A Dallas County grand jury indicted 19-year-old Lucas Roper on charges of tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair in connection with the drowning death of Daniel Erving at Lake Ray Hubbard. Police initially said...

Robbery suspect wounded after firing at Richardson officers during chase, police say

NBC DFW Local News 7/30 4:14A Laura Harris and Alanna Quillen

A man suspected of aggravated robbery is in the hospital after being shot by police officers early Thursday following a police chase that began in The Colony and ended in Dallas, Richardson Police say. In a statement to NBC 5, Plano Police said...

The Oak Cliff Film Festival turns 15 by embracing fearless filmmaking

KERA News 7/30 1:00A Zara Amaechi

The Oak Cliff Film Festival celebrates its 15th year with four days of independent films, live performances and filmmaker conversations that highlight bold storytelling and the creative spirit of Oak Cliff.

Dallas nonprofit running Kiest Tennis Center almost lost its contract. The community pushed back

KERA News 7/29 11:57P Megan Cardona

The Dallas Tennis Association lost its renewal bid for Kiest Tennis Center. Community supported helped them get a second chance.

YMCA to host free back-to-school expo in South Dallas this Saturday

NBC DFW Local News 7/29 2:34A Alanna Quillen

Hundreds of North Texas families are expected to gather in South Dallas this weekend for a free health expo designed to help children and parents prepare for the upcoming school year. The YMCA of...

Judge allows some Mo3, Yella Beezy rap lyrics to be heard in murder-for-hire trial

NBC DFW Local News 7/28 3:55A Charles Nichelson

A judge ruled that most of more than a dozen songs cannot be heard at the murder trial of Dallas rapper Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble. Fellow rapper Markies Conway, known as Yella Beezy, is accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot...

The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve: A hidden oasis in Dallas

KERA News 7/28 3:51A Miranda Suarez, Ron Corning

The Oak Cliff Nature Preserve's 121-acres of green space offers 8 miles of trails for hikers, bikers, and bird watchers alike.

Oak Cliff apartment complex suing Atmos over deadly Dallas gas explosion

NBC DFW Local News 7/24 10:28A Charles Nichelson

The owners of The Clyde , the Oak Cliff apartment complex destroyed in a May explosion that killed three people, are suing Atmos Energy Corp. The lawsuit alleges the explosion was caused when Atmos failed to properly mark its gas pipeline, which...

City of Garland: Do not throw batteries in trash or recycling

NBC DFW Local News 7/24 1:15A Charles Nichelson

The city of Garland wants to remind residents not to trash or recycle batteries. Discarded batteries are a leading cause of fires in waste facilities and collection trucks. The city said when batteries are tossed in the trash, they can be crushed...

Dallas police seek suspects in Oak Cliff armed robberies

NBC DFW Local News 7/23 11:29A Sara Sanchez

Police believe the same suspects robbed an Oak Cliff convenience store three times in less than three weeks. Investigators say employees are now fearful and are asking for the public s help. The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public s...

DART gets $25m in grants to upgrade South Dallas light rail stations

NBC DFW Local News 7/23 1:41A Charles Nichelson

Dallas Area Rapid Transit is getting $25 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to upgrade the Red and Blue Lines in South Dallas. DART is one of more than 100 public transportation projects getting more than $1.7B in grant...