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Roofers Stole $100,000 From 27 Homeowners: Indictment

Roofers Stole $100,000 From 27 Homeowners: Indictment

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The owners of a Fort Worth roofing company were arrested on theft charges after they took more than $100,000 from 27 homeowners but did no work, according to prosecutors. Read More

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Nov 12, 2014 Share
Deceased Woman's Mother Outraged Over VA Hiring

Deceased Woman's Mother Outraged Over VA Hiring

The mother of a woman who died after falling from a moving government vehicle is demanding answers from her daughter’s employer, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Read More

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Nov 11, 2014 Share
Inspections Show Unsanitary Conditions at Some Tattoo Studios

Inspections Show Unsanitary Conditions at Some Tattoo Studios

Unsanitary conditions and unlicensed studios among the top complaints state inspection reports of some DFW tattoo studios. Read More

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Nov 10, 2014 Share
Tattoo Studios Not Inspected Regularly, Records Show

Tattoo Studios Not Inspected Regularly, Records Show

NBC 5 Investigates Consumer Unit uncovers troubling details about how tattoo studios are regulated in Texas, and the lack of oversight highlights safety concerns. Read More

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Nov 10, 2014 Share
Home Security Cameras Vulnerable to Hackers

Home Security Cameras Vulnerable to Hackers

Security experts are warning homeowners who use surveillance cameras that stream live over the Internet to change their default passwords or they might not be the only ones watching remotely. Read More

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Nov 6, 2014 Share
Woman Says Someone Stole, Sold Her Home

Woman Says Someone Stole, Sold Her Home

Weeks after a couple bought a home in Balch Springs, a woman shows up claiming she's owned the property for decades and never sold it. Read More

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Nov 5, 2014 Share
At Least Five ISDs Use Calm Rooms to Temper Disruptive Students

At Least Five ISDs Use Calm Rooms to Temper Disruptive Students

NBC 5 Investigates found at least five school districts that have a dedicated room where they send disruptive students. Read More

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Nov 3, 2014 Share
Mansfield Defends Recovery Rooms for Troubled Children

Mansfield Defends Recovery Rooms for Troubled Children

A monthslong NBC 5 Investigation reveals a secret inside dozens of North Texas schools, small rooms used to calm students with behavior problems. Read More

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Oct 9, 2014 Share
End of Wright Amendment, a Boon for Consumers

End of Wright Amendment, a Boon for Consumers

The Wright Amendment expires on Monday, analysts say consumers should be watching for airfares to drop in price. Read More

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Sep 29, 2014 Share
Poor Fire Suppression Installations Put DFW Businesses at Risk

Poor Fire Suppression Installations Put DFW Businesses at Risk

Fire investigators at local departments across Dallas-Fort Worth are working together to try to stop an unlicensed equipment installer who they say is putting people at risk at restaurants and other businesses in the area. Read More

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Awards

2013

Edward R. Murrow Award
Continuing Coverage
"Driven to Distraction"
Large Market Television RTDNA, Region 6

Edward R. Murrow Award
News Series
"You're Gonna Wait"
Large Market Television RTDNA, Region 6

Edward R. Murrow Award
Use of Video
"Peter Hull"
Large Market Television RTDNA, Region 6

Edward R. Murrow Award
Continuing Coverage
"Driven to Distraction"
Large Market Television RTDNA, National

Emmy Award
General Assignment Report - No Time Limit
"Abusing The Badge"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
Investigative Report - Series
"Driven to Distraction"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
Education/Schools - News Single Story/Series/Feature
"Teaching Security"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
Education/Schools - News Single Story/Series/Feature
"The $90,000,000 Test"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
Health/Science - News Series
"Missed Opportunities"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
Military - News Single Story/Feature
"Hasan Gets Paid"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
Politics/Government - News Series
"You're Gonna Wait"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
Feature News Report - Serious Feature
"Get Out Alive!"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

Emmy Award
On-Camera Talent - Reporter - Consumer/Medical
"Deanna Dewberry"
NATAS, Lone Star Chapter

2012

Freedom of Information Award
Texas Associated Press Broadcasters

ΣΔΧ Award In Journalism
Investigative Reporting; Television
"Critical Delays: Dallas County's Response to the West Nile Epidemic"
Large Market (1-50) Society of Professional Journalists

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