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Stillborn infant from Dallas found in Shreveport laundry shipment
An embalmed baby meant for cremation was found in laundry at a Shreveport dry cleaners.
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Texas bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools moves closer to governor's desk
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation. The state’s requirement of a Ten Commandments display follows similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas.
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Texas doctor who ‘falsely diagnosed patients' in $118 million scheme sentenced to 10 years in prison, DOJ says
A Texas doctor was sentenced to 10 years in prison after falsely diagnosing patients in a $118 million healthcare scheme, according to the DOJ.
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Texas woman sues state lottery commission for unpaid $83 million jackpot
The woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit on May 19 alleging the Texas Lottery Commission has not paid her jackpot winnings from February.
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Texas moves forward with expansive social media ban for minors, reigniting debate over platform restrictions
It’s the latest attempt in a growing effort by states to enact significant limits on the use of social media by young people. But these sorts of bills face a murky legal future.
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Days after deadly tornados, more severe weather expected to hit Midwest, Southeast
More severe weather is expected just days after a series of deadly storms hit the southern Plains, Midwest and Southeast.
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Chlorine leak at a Texas chemical plant prompts officials to ask residents to stay inside
A chlorine leak at a Texas chemical plant on Tuesday prompted officials to ask residents in two Texas cities near the facility to shelter in place. Chlorine gas was released around 9 a.m. from a plant in Freeport that is owned by Olin Corp., according to Brazosport CAER, an organization that provides communication between residents and petrochemical industries in the…
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San Antonio police arrest mother, son for alleged terror plot against middle school
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus detailed a foiled terror plot against a local middle school in which a mother is accused of helping her son plan and obtain weapons and tactical equipment to carry out the attack.
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Virginia professor targeted for deportation wins court battle
A federal judge in Virginia ruled in favor of Badar Khan Suri, a college professor arrested under the Trump administration over his pro-Palestine views. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
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Judge orders release of Georgetown researcher detained in Texas
Judge releases detained Georgetown researcher amid free speech concerns.
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PBR World Champion bull ‘Man Hater' is setting the bar for the sport
‘Man Hater’ clinched the World Champion title in the first weekend of the PBR World Finals at the Cowtown Coliseum. When it comes to bucking bulls, there is one that stands above the rest. “His name is ‘Man Hater,’” Gene Owen, who is a partner/owner of the bull, said. “He’s not aggressive towards people, but he don’t like ’em...
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PBR crowns ‘Man Hater' World Champion Bull for second year in a row
The Professional Bull Riders World Finals are coming up but the World Champion Bull has already been crowned. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker explains why Man Hater is the best for the second year running.
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Central Texas fire captain killed in tragic crash after birth of his fifth child
The Killeen community is mourning the loss of Fire Captain Marvin Taylor III, who was killed in a car accident on Mother’s Day.
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7-year-old Texas girl found locked in closet and starving, police search for her missing sister
Police in Austin, Texas, are searching for a 9-year-old girl who vanished in 2017 after her 7-year-old sister was found “locked in a closet and starving,” authorities said. Police received a 911 call on April 3 regarding a 7-year-old who was found in the closet of a home in Del Valle. Six other children were found in the home and...
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North Texas teen critically injured while playing ‘Senior Assassin' game
Isaac Leal is on life support after falling off the back of a Jeep while playing a popular game among high school seniors.
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North Texas senior critically injured playing ‘Senior Assassin' game
A South Grand Prairie High School student is fighting for his life after a serious fall during a game called “Senior Assassin.” NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil reports his parents are now speaking out to warn others about the risks.
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Voters to decide if the Texas home of Elon Musk's SpaceX should become an official city: Starbase
Most of the 283 people eligible to vote are employees of SpaceX or connected to the company, living on the land at the facility and launch site.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants major change to Texas Lottery Commission
Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick posted a nearly 5-minute video to “X” once again at a store he visited in February, exposing what he says was a courier service for buying lottery tickets. In February, a winning $83 million Texas Lotto jackpot ticket was sold at Winners Corner in Austin. Governor Greg Abbott and Patrick called for a Texas Rangers…
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Inside the highly-anticipated Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
Nestled off Interstate 20, just 80 miles west of Fort Worth will be the first state park to open in North Texas in 25 years. NBC 5’s Katy Blakey has a sneak peek at the park’s progress.
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Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick takes aim at couriers in fight with Texas Lottery Commission
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is continuing his fight against the Texas Lottery Commission. NBC 5’s Vince Sims reports Patrick visited a store that had 47 lottery terminals handling mobile purchases which he says isn’t fair.