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Nikki Curtis' brother speaks out amid media frenzy over ‘shaken baby' case
In Palestine, Texas, people go on about their daily lives of school, work, and play. However, Matthew Bowman tells NBC 5 he feels stuck, unable to move past what happened 20 years ago.
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Family of toddler in shaken baby death case makes first public remark
The family at the center of the “shaken baby” case is speaking out for the first time. The execution of Robert Roberson is on hold as advocates push for his acquittal in the 2002 death of two-year-old Nikki Curtis. Nikki’s older brother shares their family’s struggles over the past twenty years. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports from Palestine.
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Hiker found dead in Big Bend National Park in Texas
The National Park Service didn’t name the hiker. A vehicle left parked for days led to a search that discovered the body.
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Two-year-old's family steps into fray over Texas death penalty case
A Palestine state rep and the family of slain two-year-old Nikki Curtis wrote a letter to lawmakers and filed a brief with the Supreme Court.
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What's next in the battle to stop Robert Roberson's execution?
A jury found Robert Roberson guilty of killing his two-year old daughter years ago in East Texas. In the past few weeks, lawmakers have been locked in a legal battle to stop his execution. NBC 5 political reporter Phil Prazan takes a look at what comes next.
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DPS moves to virtual appointments for driver license renewals
Just three months ago NBC 5 Investigates uncovered just how understaffed DPS driver license centers are. That was causing long waits even just to get an appointment. NBC 5’s Vince Sims takes a closer look at a plan by DPS to move to virtual appointments.
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Harris and Trump visit Texas on the same day ahead of Election Day
Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump were in Texas at the same time on Friday. NBC 5’s David Goins reports Harris is in Houston for a star-studded rally, while Trump is campaigning in Austin.
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Robert Roberson defense team fights back against Texas AG's office statements
The case of Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson has reached new levels of scrutiny as blowback continues over recent statements from the Attorney General Ken Paxton. In the latest move by Roberson’s defense, his team released a rebuttal to claims from Paxton’s office that affirmed the prosecution’s case.
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San Antonio mom of 4 Suzanne Simpson still missing after husband, his business partner arrested
The search for a missing Texas mother is entering its third week as police continue the investigation into her disappearance.
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Gov. Abbott comments on Robert Roberson reprieve at Dallas campaign stop
The governor spoke briefly but publicly in Dallas for the first time about the halted execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson.
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Texas governor breaks silence on ‘shaken baby' capital murder case
Governor Greg Abbott is breaking his silence about the controversial ‘shaken baby’ capital murder case. The governor spoke briefly but publicly in Dallas about the halted execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has the latest on where the case stands.
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Officials reviewing pilot's records after helicopter carrying 4 hits radio tower in Texas
National Transportation Safety Board officials are reviewing the records of the pilot involved in a helicopter crash that killed all four people on board on Sunday.
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Death row inmate's attorney testifies in ‘shaken baby' conviction
At the Texas State Capital, a bi-partisan hearing is underway late into the night to save the life of Robert Roberson, a death row inmate from Palestine. His attorney is currently testifying. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has more.
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Texas is the third least safe state to live in America, here's why
Amid rising gun violence and frequent natural disasters, a new report ranks Texas as one of the least safe states to live in the U.S. for 2024.
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Death row inmate to testify before the Texas House Committee days after scheduled execution
Robert Roberson, a death row inmate in a shaken baby case, will face lawmakers on Monday as advocates call for his acquittal under a Junk Science law. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Deaths reported after helicopter carrying 4 hits radio tower in fiery Houston crash
Multiple people died as a helicopter struck a radio tower in Houston on Sunday night and sparked a large fire, authorities said.
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Death row inmate to face lawmakers in shaken baby case advocacy
A Texas death penalty case has garnered national attention as advocates seek to save Robert Robertson’s life. He was convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2003 based on shaken baby syndrome evidence, now questioned by experts. Keenan Willard from NBC 5 has more.
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Death row inmate in ‘shaken baby' case to face lawmakers as advocates call for acquittal
A historic Texas death penalty case has gripped the country’s attention as advocates work to save the life of condemned man Robert Roberson.
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Shaken baby death case goes to Texas capital
The next step in one of the most controversial death penalty cases in Texas history is playing out in Austin on Monday. Robert Roberson was convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter in 2003 based on shaken baby syndrome, a diagnosis many experts are now calling into question. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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What's next for Robert Roberson after Texas Supreme Court halts execution?
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson’s execution is on hold after a series of legal challenges. Texas lawmakers, the Innocence Project and author John Grisham have been pushing the state to take a new look at Roberson’s case. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero takes a look at what’s next.