Jala Washington

The trial connected to the fatal stabbing at a Frisco track meet last year is set to begin. Karmelo Anthony, who was 17 at the time, has claimed self-defense after admitting to stabbing and killing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf during an altercation that began when Metcalf asked him to leave his team’s tent. NBC 5’s Jala Washington spoke with a former prosecutor who is not involved in the case to explain why jury selection could take longer than usual and what challenges attorneys may face as they work to seat an impartial jury.

Restaurant owners and city leaders debate what the future holds for downtown after the Dallas Mavericks' departure.

The Dallas Mavericks’ plan to leave downtown Dallas and relocate to North Dallas is raising concerns among business owners who rely on game-day crowds. NBC 5’s Jala Washington has the story.

Arlington’s new Nurse Navigation Program allows some 911 callers to speak with registered nurses and may reduce ambulance dispatches.

Arlington’s new Nurse Navigation Program allows certain 911 callers with non life threatening medical concerns to be connected directly with registered nurses. City leaders say the program could help keep ambulances available for the most serious emergencies as call volumes continue to rise. NBC 5’s Jala Washington has more.

Stadiums get the spotlight, but visas matter too. See how attorneys helped secure paperwork for more than 1,200 World Cup workers.

As preparations for the FIFA World Cup continue, immigration experts are working to help FIFA employees from around the world enter the United States and do their jobs during the tournament. NBC 5’s Jala Washington reports on how one North Texas company is helping secure visas and navigate immigration challenges for World Cup workers ahead of kickoff.

Eunice Doehring is back as a 2026 FIFA World Cup volunteer 32 years later. See how she is preparing to welcome fans as matches near.

More than 30,000 people applied to volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but only a fraction were selected. One North Texas volunteer who also worked the tournament more than 30 years ago is preparing to welcome fans and help lead a team at DFW Airport. NBC 5’s Jala Washington has more.

Officials confirmed three new cases of New World screwworm, including a rare case involving a dog in New Mexico. A North Texas veterinarian says pet owners should watch for unusual wounds and discuss prevention options with their veterinarian as officials work to contain the parasite. NBC 5’s Jala Washington has more.