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Robert Roberson scheduled to be executed for ‘shaken baby' death on Thursday
Without intervention from Greg Abbott or the U.S. Supreme Court, a Texas man would be the first to be executed for a conviction based on a syndrome that has come under scientific scrutiny. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us the details.
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Efforts continue to stop the Thursday execution of Robert Roberson
Despite testimony that a man on death row is innocent Robert Roberson’s fate is all but sealed. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles rejected the East Texas father bid for clemency plea Wednesday. Roberson was convicted of shaking his young daughter to death more than 20 years ago. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero is monitoring the final appeals in the...
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Texas parole board denies clemency for man in ‘shaken baby' death
The Texas Board of Paroles and Pardons has denied recommending clemency for Robert Roberson III one day before his scheduled execution, according to NBC News.
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Gov. Abbott, Texas football coaches bring fentanyl awareness to Friday football
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott teamed up with some of the state’s college football coaches for an ad campaign warning about the dangers of fentanyl, which is set to air at high school football games across the state Friday night.
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Texas Stock Exchange has $135 million pledged, CEO says
According to TXSE’s founder and CEO, Jim Lee, the next major step is getting approval from the Federal Securities and Exchange Commission, regulators in Washington, D.C.
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Pledges announced to create Texas stock exchange
Business leaders took one more step towards the creation of a Texas stock exchange headquartered in Dallas. They announced pledges of $135 million to start up the project. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan has details.
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New Texas Business Court judges will hear civil suits from corporate world
It’s being called the biggest shakeup to Texas courts in more than a century. Gov. Greg Abbott swore in the justices for the newly formed Texas Business Court. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard takes a look at the new trial court system.
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Texas Business Court judges sworn in at Fort Worth ceremony
Texas Governor Greg Abbott swore in the justices for the Texas Business Court, a new trial court system that will hear civil suits stemming from the corporate world. At the kickoff celebration, NBC 5 got answers from state leaders on the oversight the new system will have.
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Applications open for Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program. Live music venues can apply now.
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Number of migrant buses leaving Texas for blue cities drops sharply to zero
The number of buses transporting migrants out of Texas has dropped sharply since President Joe Biden’s executive action limiting asylum claims went into effect on June 4, NBC News reports.
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Gov. Abbott orders Texas hospitals to report illegal immigrant healthcare costs
Concerns rise over an executive order issued by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. If it survives anticipated legal challenges, the order directs all public hospitals in Texas to turn over data related to undocumented patients. As Maria Guerrero explains, community advocates are urging worried migrants to continue seeking medical care without fear.
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Tide turns in favor of school fundings as students return to campus
Back-to-school season is here! Some students returned to class on Tuesday. Denton, Allen, and Anna ISD students go back Wednesday. A closer look at the fight for more public school funding as the tide turns in favor of vouchers. NBC 5’s Education reporter Wayne Carter shows us where things stand and what we could see in the future.
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School voucher fight felt on North Texas school campuses as districts cope with less money from state leaders
Now public school districts are focusing more on stacking up their performance against charters.
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Texas' floating Rio Grande barrier can stay for now, court rules
A floating barrier in the Rio Grande meant to discourage migrants from trying to cross from Mexico into Texas can stay for now, a full federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.
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Gov. Greg Abbott, VP nominee JD Vance take the stage at RNC
Night three of the Republican National Convention is just wrapping up. All eyes were on Senator JD Vance in his first official speech on Wednesday night as former president Trump’s running mate. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan and Meredith Yeomans have more.
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Gov. Abbott rallies Republican National Convention over border battle
In his primetime speech Wednesday, Gov. Greg Abbott urged voters to elect a candidate who will secure the border, finish the wall, and enforce immigration laws.
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Texas governor criticizes Houston energy; most power restored by Wednesday
The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday. But Gov. Greg Abbott continued to criticize CenterPoint Energy on Monday for its storm preparation and response.
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Texans react to apparent assassination attempt at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania
Texas lawmakers and residents are reacting to a shooting at Former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania, which left Trump bloodied, a spectator dead, and two other people critically injured. The shooter is dead, according to the Secret Service.
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Texas leaders, politicians react after assassination attempt at Trump campaign rally
Texas state leaders and politicians took to social media to respond to Saturday’s “apparent assassination attempt” after Former President Donald Trump was reportedly injured and rushed off the stage just minutes into his rally in Pennsylvania.
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Governor Abbott takes trade trip overseas
Governor Greg Abbott is on a week-long business trip in Asia. NBC 5 reported his efforts in Taiwan, such as opening a new state office. He’s also visiting South Korea and Japan this week. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan takes a look.