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Officer hailed hero after saving man from burning car

The dramatic video of a police officer in The Colony who’s being called a hero after pulling a man from a burning car. The crash happened on an overpass along Highway 121. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more about the damage.

‘Saved his life': Video shows North Texas officers rescuing man from burning car

A North Texas man was saved last Friday thanks to the quick actions of police officers in The Colony after a car crashed and got trapped between two barriers on an overpass.

The Colony officers save man from burning car

Dramatic video caught last week on a police body camera showed The Colony police officers pulling a man from a burning car.

Here's what to know about Hometown Hopefuls Austen Smith and Connor Prince

In just 17 days, the Paris Olympics will begin, and it’s worth noting that three out of the four U.S. Skeet shooting team athletes hail from North Texas. Laura Harris of NBC 5 continues our Hometown Hopefuls series, featuring two of them, Austin Smith and Conner Prince.

North Texans are 3/4 of Team USA skeet shooting

It may be hard to believe, but three out of the four athletes representing Team USA’s skeet shooting team are from North Texas. Vincent Hanco*ck, who has won three Olympic gold medals and is headed to his fifth Games and two of his students: Austen Smith and Conner Prince.

Flower Mound restaurant worker holds alleged drunk driver until police arrive

A 19-year-old has been arrested suspected of drinking and driving after police say he hit another car head-on in Flower Mound. Police say the suspect tried to leave the scene, but was stopped by two people working at a nearby restaurant. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera caught up with one of the Good Samaritans.

Restaurant server chases and wrestles alleged drunk driver in Flower Mound

A 19 year-old has been arrested suspected of drinking and driving after police say he hit another car head-on in Flower Mound. Police say the suspect tried to leave the scene, but was stopped by two people working at a nearby restaurant.

Flooding closes two Flower Mound parks with no reopening date

Following recent weeks of heavy rainfall and tornadic storms in North Texas, two public parks in Flower Mound have been shut down due to flooding.

FEMA accepting disaster assistance applications for storm victims across North Texas

FEMA opened several disaster recovery centers including one in Denton County today. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has a look at the process.

FEMA opens disaster resource center in Denton County

The federal government is now accepting applications for disaster assistance from storm victims across several North Texas counties.

Residents can receive help filing disaster claims with FEMA, the Small Business Loan Administration (SBA).

FEMA and Denton County OEM open federal assistance center

Local and federal help is now offered under one roof for residents of Denton County where a tornado and several severe storms pummeled homes and businesses. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero reports on the Denton County Office of Emergency Management and FEMA setting up at Butterfield Elementary School in Sanger.

North Texas renters affected by recent devastating storms eligible for FEMA assistance

North Texans affected by the recent storms, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26 have options for assistance through FEMA’s Individual Assistance program.

Here's what to know about Hometown Hopeful Vincent Hanco*ck

You would be hard-pressed to find an Olympian who has earned the chance to compete in five Olympic games. NBC 5’s Laura Harris is speaking to one man who has made it his reality. We’re headed to Northlake in Denton County with hometown hopeful and three-time Olympic gold medalist Vincent Hanco*ck.

North Texas 3-time Olympic gold medalist going to fifth Olympics

Vincent Hanco*ck is going for another gold in skeet shooting at the 204 Olympics in Paris.

Cleanup in Pilot Point underway, 3 minor injuries reported in storm

The small Denton County community of Pilot Point is cleaning up after powerful storms tore through late Saturday night.

Residents survive storms in Pilot Point

Survivors from neighborhoods hit by destructive storms raced to find shelter over the weekend. Despite extensive damage in Pilot Point, no fatalities were reported. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has more.

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Pilot walks away after gear collapses after landing at Denton Enterprise

The pilot of a single-engine Beechcraft Sundowner is OK after a rough landing at Denton Enterprise Airport on Monday.

Tornado tosses boats and damages buildings at Lake Ray Roberts Marina

The marina at Lake Ray Roberts in Sanger, Texas was hit hard by the tornado. NBC 5’s Ben Russell is on the scene.

How to help after Cooke, Denton Counties storms victims

Wherever there’s heartbreak and destruction, there’s always a helping hand. That’s been the case tenfold on the heels of last night’s deadly storms. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has been on the ground with volunteers who jumped into action and have the story.