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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.
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Son writes humor-filled obituary for his dad: ‘He is God's problem now'
The obituary of the Texas man who died at 74 lampooned his eccentric life and mishaps.
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State expected to appeal TRO granted for man facing execution; Supreme Court denies stay
There’s been a flurry of action surrounding the effort to save a Texas man set for execution. The U.S. Supreme Court refused to stop Robert Roberson’s execution. But an Austin judge then issued a ruling calling for prison officials to delay the sentence. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero takes a look at what’s happening as officials took Roberson to the death...
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Texas AG sues doctor who allegedly provided transgender care to 21 minors
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued a Dallas doctor Thursday for allegedly providing transition-related care to nearly two dozen minors in violation of state law.
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Death row inmate in Texas asks Supreme Court to stop his execution
Texas legislators issued a subpoena for Robert Roberson, the Palestinian man scheduled for execution tomorrow for his daughter’s death. This comes after the board of pardons and parole rejected clemency for Roberson. His defense team claims he is innocent, but a legal expert stated that a subpoena may not be enough to stop the execution. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has...
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Supporters fight to stop execution of Texas man convicted in daughter's ‘shaken baby' death
The clock is ticking for an East Texas man set to die by lethal injection in just two days. In 2003, Robert Roberson was found guilty of murdering his 2-year-old daughter, who prosecutors said killed from shaken baby syndrome. His supporters are urging the governor to issue a stay – giving them more time to appeal the case that they...
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Texas county adopts policy to ensure unclaimed bodies are treated with dignity
Tarrant County will take additional steps to find the families of dead people and honor their religious beliefs following an NBC News investigation.
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Texas Senate Debate: Closing Remarks
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz give closing remarks.
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Texas Senate Debate: Affordable Housing
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz debate on affordable housing.