Candace Sweat is a General Assignment Reporter for KXAS-TV, NBC News, focusing on local news in the Dallas area. With a passion for storytelling, Candace covers a wide range of topics, from breaking news and crime to community events and human interest stories. Her dedication to providing accurate and impactful news to the community is evident in her reporting.
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Candace's coverage primarily focuses on local news, particularly breaking or evolving stories related to crime and family-related issues in Texas, with a specific emphasis on Dallas. She may be interested in pitches that provide unique perspectives from individuals directly impacted by these events, as well as expert insights into social or community-related topics.
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The Fort Worth Independent School District’s new interim superintendent is laying out her plan to boost student performance.
The city of Dallas did not decide today on whether the Dallas Black Dance Theatre will continue to receive city funding. Allegations claim the company fired ten dancers for joining a union. The dance company denies this, stating the performers were fired over an inappropriate video. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
The case of Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson has reached new levels of scrutiny as responses continue over recent statements from the office of Attorney General Ken Paxton.
By: Candace Sweat
An attorney for an Allen vape shop owner says methods used by police and the DEA to test THC are unreliable.
We're learning more about a family of four killed in a wrong-way crash in Fort Worth over the weekend. NBC 5 spoke to a neighbor who told us he's grappling with the loss.
A neighbor of the family killed in a Fort Worth wrong way crash shares memories and the impact of the lives lost.
By: Candace Sweat
The local chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha gathered in Oak Cliff to watch the results come in for Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member Kamala Harris. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more.
State biologists say they will continue to monitor a mountain lion on the move through Collin and Denton Counties. Security cameras recorded the mountain lion, and it was reported to the state parks department on Nov. 4.
The approval was met with applause from South Dallas residents inside city council chambers.
A shooting near three Mesquite ISD schools forced leaders to lock their doors Friday. Two people were injured when gunfire erupted at City Lake Park.
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