Retailers Ready for "Small Business Saturday"

Amanda Guerra, NBC 5 News

Small business owners are hoping you don t forget the little guy this weekend.

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Small business owners are hoping you don't forget the little guy this weekend.

After shoppers flock to the mall and large retail chains on Black Friday, many are hoping customers participate in "Small Business Saturday."

"In order to compete with the big boys," said Suzanne Roberts, who owns her own store, Suzanne Roberts Inc., in Snider Plaza in University Park.

Roberts said she can't offer the big discounts like major stores, but to lure customers into the store, she is offering something.

"Our special is nothing like theirs. At 20% off, that's a big special for us," Roberts said.

Vickie Brown, who owns Love Tennis, also in Snider Plaza, is doing the same thing.

"Right now, we are having a sale. We moved it up just about three weeks. We usually do it just before Christmas, but we thought for Small Business Saturday we were going to offer 75-percent off of past seasons of Stella McCartney and Adidas is 30-percent off," Brown said.

Both women said it's important for shoppers to remember small businesses in order to support the local economy.

They also point out customers won't have to deal with the hassle of long lines and crowded aisles.

"It's so intimate with the customer and we have our clientele base where we get to know the customers one-on-one. So it's not just a come in and shop. We really get to know you," Brown said.

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Lighting Up Sundance Square

Omar Villafranca, NBC 5 News

Sundance Square brightens up for the holidays with the Parade of Lights.

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Fort Worth Displays Its Parade of Lights

Thousands prepare to turn the lights on in Downtown Fort Worth.

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Sundance Square has the Christmas Spirit.

On Friday, Sundance Square hosted the Fort Worth Parade of Lights. Thousands of people crowded the streets to get a look at more than 100 floats decorated with lights.

But the big draw was a big tree. Santa Claus came into town to help light up a 55-foot blue spruce tree from Michigan decorated with ornaments.

Based on reaction from kids in the crowd, the event was a hit.

"We get to see the tree light up, and we get to see, we get to see Santa!" said an excited Kaila Delane of Irving. "It's my first time, but I kind of like it. It's like New York."

Hundreds of people waited in line to pose for a picture with Santa and the tree. Pictures are $7 and benefit charity.

For more information on parking and pictures, click here.

Want to see more local lights? Click here to find holiday lighting displays around North Texas.

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DFW Reacts To Larry Hagman's Passing

Mark Schnyder, NBC 5 News

"Dallas" star Larry Hagman is being remembered by fans and officials across North Texas.

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DFW Reacts To Larry Hagman's Passing

"Dallas" star Larry Hagman is being remembered by fans and officials across North Texas.

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From the Mayor of Dallas to fans at the famed Southfork ranch, many spent Saturday remembering Larry Hagman. 

The actor played J.R. Ewing on the hit television drama "Dallas" died Friday at the age of 81.

Small groups started gathering outside Southfork ranch around 9am Saturday.  Among those who pulled off the side of the road to stare at the mansion and take a few pictures was Marianne Ferguson and her family from Memphis, Tennessee.  

"He was the top dog really," said Ferguson, referring to Hagman's conniving character J.R. Ewing.  "I don't know what they're going to do without him but it'll still be a great show."

"As a kid  [I remember] watching it, every single one," said Risa Rivers of Pennsylvania who was in the gift shop waiting for a tour of the ranch to start.  "I cried when I found out he [Hagman] died."

Jason Parrott lives in Allen now but grew up in Chicago watching "Dallas." 

"It's a very sad day," says Parrott.  "But it's very amazing how the show's endured for so long, it just will live forever."

As the morning wore on the crowds picked up and the folks at Southfork put a huge picture of Hagman out from along with flowers for a memorial where people could write cards and leave them.

Cindy Smith of Georgia was on her way to a football game and didn't have time to tour Southfork, but she did pull off the road to pay respects.

"Just really sad to hear because his character just made the show.  He was such a villain that you loved."

On Saturday, Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings released the following statement:

"Larry Hagman created a role that was mythic and put Dallas in the spotlight in the 1980's and that attention has lasted decades; gaining world wide recognition for our City.  The recognition and affinity he created for Dallas can never be replicated - he was one of a kind. Larry is a North Texas jewel that was larger thank life and he will be missed by many in Dallas and around the world. We are grateful for his being a hard working ambassador for Dallas as well as the underdog with our City.  On behalf of the City and Citizens of Dallas - our thoughts and prayers are focused on his family and his fellow cast and crew as they grieve such a large loss."

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Fire Damages Home In Keller

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Firefighters battled a fire at this home in Keller on Saturday.

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Firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire in Keller.

It broke out around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday in the 600 block of Rufe Snow.

Watauga, North Hills, Colleyville and West Lake Fire Departments helped put out the flames.

Investigators are still trying to determine what started the fire. 

"Anytime there is a fire, whether it is the holidays or not, holidays just make it worse," Shane Gainer with the Keller Fire Department said. "You always feel for the people. It's your livelihood, it's your life. I don't know what they have lost or haven't lost. Obviously that tears everybody up a little bit."

Firefighters remind homeowners to be extra careful during the holidays when there are more fire hazards than usual.

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New Era Begins West of Hunt Hill Bridge

Sara Story, NBC 5 News

Babb Brothers BBQ and Blues sits at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas and is part of a major revitalization project called Trinity Groves.

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First Traffic Crosses Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

The first vehicles, motorcycles and a Vespa, rolled eastbound toward downtown Dallas at around 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon. The bridge will open in stages.

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Dallas City Council approved a plan Wednesday that ends fighting between neighbors and developers over the development near the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in Dallas.

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A  barbecue restaurant in Dallas is opening the door for new business and development. Babb Brothers  BBQ and Blues sits at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas and is part of a major revitalization project called Trinity Groves. 

Babb Brothers BBQ and Blues owner Mike Babbs said his food is bringing soul to West Dallas.

"It's awesome. It's something we've been waiting for," Babbs said.

His restaurant is the first place to open in Trinity Groves, an entertainment, restaurant and retail district located at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge.

"We are the face. We are the first ones open. We are expected to do well out of the gate so people will come down to this area," Babbs said.

Saturday night was night was full of celebration; however, The Trinity Groves project was originally met with opposition. Residents were concerned that development would invade their neighborhood. The Dallas City Council approved a deal that pleased neighbors and developers. Mayor Mike Rawlins was among Saturday's crowd ushering in a new era.

"When I first saw the plan for West Dallas, I was excited and had a sense of urgency to get it done. So, the day has finally come where you can get right over the bridge and eat some great barbecue. It's an exciting time," Rawlins said.

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Three Bodies Found Inside Dallas Motel Room

Kevin Cokely, NBC 5 News

Officers are looking for the motive and suspects behind the killing of three people.

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A cleaning crew at a North Dallas motel discovered the bodies of three people just before noon on Saturday.

The two male victims and one female victim had been shot to death. Their names have not been released.

Dallas Police are investigating but have no motive or suspects as of Saturday evening.

The discovery was made at the Motel 6 at 13185 North Central Expressway in North Dallas. It sits just north of the High 5 interchange of Central Expressway and I-635 LBJ Freeway.

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Winning Powerball Numbers

Andres Gutierrez, NBC 5 News

Winning Numbers for November 24, 2012 Jackpot: 22, 32, 37, 44, 50 AND THE POWERBALL 34

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Thousands of Texans and people in 41 other states awaited the winning Powerball numbers on Saturday night.

Here are the winning numbers: 22, 32, 37, 44, 50 and the Powerball: 34.

The jackpot is worth $325 million.

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