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Committee finds decayed, broken utility pole that caused largest wildfire in Texas history
A Texas state House committee has formally found that a decayed and broken utility pole caused the largest wildfire in state history.
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The first wrongful-death trial in Travis Scott concert deaths has been delayed
The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
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Texas police officer killed after EF-1 tornado strikes his home
A Texas police officer has died of injuries he suffered when a tornado struck his home, according to the Conroe Police Department.
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Hundreds rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising in Houston
High waters flooded neighborhoods around Houston on Saturday following heavy rains that have already resulted in crews rescuing more than 400 people from homes, rooftops and roads engulfed in murky water.
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Texas man sentenced to prison for threat to attack young conservative convention
A Texas man who made an online threat of a mass attack on a convention of young conservative activists in Florida in 2022 was sentenced to five years in federal prison.
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North Texans react to Biden's reclassification of marijuana
The Biden administration plans to reclassify marijuana, moving it from a Schedule I drug to the same legal category as Tylenol with codeine. NBC News reports on this historic change in federal regulation. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard covers a NorthTexas community fighting for increased access to marijuana despite opposition.
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Supreme Court leaves Texas law in place requiring adult websites to verify users' ages
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.
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Texans WR Tank Dell wounded after being shot in Florida, team says
Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot in Florida and sustained a minor wound, the team announced on social media.
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San Marcos Police issue Amber Alert for toddler
Police are on the hunt for a San Marcos man who may have abducted his 2-year-old relative, and they believe the two of the are headed to Dallas-Fort Worth.
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AMBER Alert canceled; Police say toddler abducted in San Marcos found safe in Dallas
Authorities in South Texas have issued an Amber Alert for a toddler who was abducted by a family member Saturday afternoon, and they believe he is in grave danger.
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H-E-B recalls ice cream that may contain metal
H-E-B said the products were distributed to all H-E-B stores in Texas and Mexico, Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda stores.
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Gabby Douglas returns to gymnastics competition after 8 years at American Classic
Gabby Douglas is officially back. The 2012 Olympic gymnastics champion posted an all-around total of 50.65 at the American Classic, her first competition since the 2016 Olympics.
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Fort Worth skyline goes dark for ‘Lights Out Texas'
When the sun goes down, the Fort Worth skyline will stay dark to help birds during spring migration.
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Corpus Christi officer from North Texas dies after being shot in line of duty
A police officer from North Texas is fighting for his life after being shot in the line of duty while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Corpus Christi.
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School security leaders meet in North Texas for safety conference
In Plano, school security leaders statewide were in town for a ‘Safety First’ conference to discuss best practices for mitigating and responding to threats. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has been monitoring the conference and has the story.
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Chase Elliott ends 42-race winless streak with overtime victory in NASCAR Cup race at Texas
Chase Elliott pulled ahead and cleared Ross Chastain on the first lap after the second restart in overtime at Texas Motor Speedway, ending a 42-race winless streak for NASCAR’s most popular driver.
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Can you catch bird flu from eggs, milk or meat? What to know about the risk to humans
Health officials continue to stress that the risk to the public is low and that the U.S. food supply remains safe and stable. Here’s what you need to know about bird flu and food.
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Rescues in SE Texas as flooding inundates Jasper County along Louisiana line
Several people were rescued from homes and vehicles Wednesday morning when flooding inundated parts of Jasper County, Texas near the Louisiana line.
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Report reveals Texas ranks 3rd worst state for child healthcare
Analysts say despite having Medicaid and CHIP, those who don’t qualify for government assistance will still struggle, especially during inflation.
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Southwest Airlines passengers witness solar eclipse mid-flight
Thanks to a few Southwest Airlines flights in Texas, some lucky individuals witnessed the recent solar eclipse from an altitude of 35,000 feet. This was an incredible opportunity to view a total solar eclipse from the sky, and NBC 5’s Candace Sweat was on board to document the experience.