Demond Fernandez, KENS 5

Demond Fernandez

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Past articles by Demond:

'Very disrespectful': Dallas police officer created racist Doughboy 'challenge' coin, officials say

Garcia did not name the officer who created the coin, which was posted on social media "to canvass our membership for interest" in possibly buying the coin. → Read More

North Texas child advocates say more resources, foster families needed in ceremony recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month

More than 27,484 reports of child abuse were made in Dallas County in 2021, according to a coalition of child advocacy groups and agencies. → Read More

Officials: 100,000 people estimated to pack State Fair, Cotton Bowl during Texas-OU weekend

Officials estimate at least 100,000 people will pack the State Fair of Texas and Cotton Bowl during Texas-OU weekend. → Read More

'Where do they go from here': Residents seek answers after being displaced by Dallas apartment explosion

The City of Dallas helped temporarily relocate those families to hotels in Downtown Dallas. → Read More

The CROWN Act unanimously voted out of Texas House committee

The CROWN Act bans educational, employment and housing discrimination on the basis of hair texture or style, including braids, locs and twists. → Read More

Teen's note details how he and his brother got access to guns used to kill family, Allen police say

Proposed bills in the Texas legislature focus on false statements made to illegally purchase guns. → Read More

6 family members killed in murder-suicide, Allen police say

Police identified a father, mother, grandmother and three adult children who died. → Read More

Houston's famous Turkey Leg Hut opens pop-up site in Fort Worth

Long lines formed as the Texas restaurant, known for its flavorful and loaded turkey legs, set up shop outside The Potters House. → Read More

94-year-old Dallas County woman among voters waiting for mail ballots to arrive

County leaders are blaming some return mail ballot delays, in part, to the U.S. Postal Service. → Read More

Video shows man's racist rant inside Dallas area shoe store

'Racial slur after racial slur': Employee says man shouted vulgar and derogatory slurs at Black and Latino clerks after being denied service. → Read More

Video shows man's racist rant inside Dallas shoe store

'Racial slur after racial slur': Employee says man shouted vulgar and derogatory slurs at Black and Latino clerks after being denied service. → Read More

'We can't give up until she is found': Fort Worth family continues search efforts for 70-year-old grandmother

Carolyn Kay Riggins has been missing since July 11, 2020. She was last seen leaving a bingo hall in Watauga, TX. → Read More

'I would like the world to know I'm tired': North Texans traveling to D.C. to march for justice and police reform

As thousands plan to attend March on Washington 2020, conversations about policing of Black communities continue. → Read More

Blackout Day movement starts across the country, encourages people to spend money at black-owned businesses

A social-media driven mainstream economic protests brings awareness to Black owned businesses. → Read More

Vice President Mike Pence speaks on the pandemic, faith and freedom during visit to Dallas

Vice Presidence Mike Pence makes a visit to Texas as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. → Read More

'We've been living in a hole': Businesses begin reopening across Dallas

Crowds hit the streets in some of the city's trendy retail areas, as phased reopening of the economy begins. → Read More

Irving couple celebrates 75th wedding anniversary with a neighborhood parade

The family of Laura and Billie Mays organized a unique anniversary celebration in light of COVID-19 restrictions. → Read More

Virtual choir shares music and inspiration for Easter Sunday

It started as an idea to get Christians from across the world singing a hymn. The project evolved into a 400-member global virtual Easter Sunday choir. → Read More

Illegal street racing remains a concern as Dallas police and city staff work to change Dallas ordinances

Proposed changes could have officers issuing citations to spectators who gather to watch street racing and stunt shows. → Read More

'They didn't leave anything': Thieves target another church in South Dallas

Surveillance video shows burglars stealing air conditioner condensers from a church in South Dallas. → Read More