Katy Blakey
NBC DFW
Dallas, TX, United States
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Lawsuit Filed Against FreedomPark Valet Service at DFW Airport
A North Texas man says his Jeep was stolen while in the care of a valet service at DFW airport. → Read More
Fairfield State Park Closes, Community Worries About Future
After 50 years, Fairfield Lake State Park in Freestone County is closed. → Read More
Two People Shot Overnight Outside Uptown Dallas Bar
Dallas police are investigating after two people were shot and critically wounded outside an Uptown bar early Wednesday morning. → Read More
Historical Marker Recognizes MLK's 1966 Visit to SMU
Tuesday night SMU recognized a historic moment, unveiling a marker to honor the 1966 campus visit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As NBC 5’s Katy Blakey explains it took two generations inspired by Dr. King to make it happen. → Read More
Missing Monkeys Back Entertaining Visitors at Dallas Zoo, Security Concerns to Be Discussed
The two emperor tamarin monkeys that were stolen three weeks ago from the Dallas Zoo are back in their habitat entertaining visitors. → Read More
Whipping Winds Disrupt North Texans Valentine's Day Plans
Strong winds roared into North Texas Tuesday. It made things a little tricky for people picking up those last-minute Valentine’s Day gifts. → Read More
Fire Ignited by Lightning Strike Injures 1 at Southwest Fort Worth Apartment Building
One person was sent to the hospital Wednesday morning after lightning ignited a fire that spread through several units of an apartment building in Southwest Fort Worth, firefighters say. → Read More
McKinney Considers Bond to Expand Airport for Passenger Flights
The McKinney city council is expected to sign off Tuesday on bringing a $200 million bond proposal before voters to develop the airport for passenger commercial service. → Read More
Irving Police Investigating Use of Apple AirTag in Suspected Crime
Small and relatively cheap, Apple AirTags are advertised as an easy way to find misplaced items, but they’ve also been used to illegally track people. → Read More
Lawmakers, Charities React to North Texas Sex Trafficking Bust
News of an undercover sex trafficking sting in Frisco and Southlake shocked many in those suburban communities, but those who work to stop trafficking say it’s not surprising at all. → Read More
Texas Lawmakers Renew Push to Abolish ‘Confederate Heroes Day'
There is a renewed push to abolish a state holiday few Texans may know about: Confederate Heroes Day. → Read More
CPS Investigating Football Workout at Rockwall-Heath After Students Hospitalized
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has opened an investigation into an incident at Rockwall-Heath High School. → Read More
Fort Worth Church, Community Send Prayers to Damar Hamlin
As the nation keeps hospitalized Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in their prayers. Pastor Kyev Tatum and the New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church holds a prayer service for healing Tuesday. → Read More
Southwest Operations Back to Normal After Widespread Cancellations
After a week of cancelations and delays, Southwest Airlines are resuming normal operations. → Read More
Plumbers in High Demand Following Freeze
Plumbers across North Texas are in high demand after pipes burst during the frigid temps. → Read More
Cleanup Underway in North Texas Communities Hit by Tornadoes
Teams with the National Weather Service continue to survey damage zones from Tuesday morning’s powerful storm system. → Read More
5 Hurt After Tornado Damages Businesses, Vehicles and Homes in Grapevine
Damage to several buildings and vehicles in Grapevine is being attributed to unconfirmed reports of a tornado Tuesday morning. → Read More
Police Investigating After Casket Left Outside Fort Worth Mayor's Home
A casket bearing the name of Atatiana Jefferson and other people shot by Fort Worth police appeared outside the home of Fort Worth’s mayor over the weekend. → Read More
Community Honors Memory of 7-Year-Old Athena Strand
People in Wise County are honoring the memory of 7-year-old Athena Strand after she was found murdered on Friday after an Amber Alert. → Read More
Breakfast with NorthPark's Santa Benefits Children's Health Hospitals
The 32nd annual Breakfast with Santa Spectacular at NorthPark Center raised over $200,000 to help fund Children’s Health hospitals. → Read More