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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 critically hurt 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.
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Southwest Airlines captures stunning solar eclipse photos at 35,000 feet on Texas flights
Southwest Airlines, one of the country’s most popular airlines, hosted a one-of-a-kind inflight “Solarbration” for its passengers, complete with festive eclipse-themed glasses, napkins, and cosmic cocktails.
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Texas small town embraces total solar eclipse chasers
Business owners in Waxahachie, Texas just south of Dallas are preparing for crowds ahead of Monday’s total solar eclipse. Overcast skies are forecast across Texas, which is already packed with eclipse chasers.
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Abandoned vehicle in Oklahoma Panhandle raises suspicions in missing persons case
Authorities announced on Friday that they were suspecting foul play in the disappearance of two Kansas women whose car was discovered abandoned in the Oklahoma Panhandle last weekend.
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Texas mom says she was issued an arrest warrant for her kids' overdue library books
Kaylee Morgan, a mother of five children, said she took books out from the Navasota Public Library for her homeschooled children.
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Texas asks court to decide if the state's migrant arrest law went too far
A attorney defending Texas’ plans to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally has told a panel of federal judges that the law may have “went too far” but that will be up the court to decide.
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Lawmakers to make major recommendations in wake of Texas Panhandle fire
A select group of lawmakers is exploring what happened weeks ago in the Texas Panhandle, after the largest fire in state history burned more than a million acres. On May 1, they will deliver a report with major recommendations. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports much of it will impact taxpayer pocketbooks.
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Largest US fresh egg producer halts production at Texas plant after bird flu found in chickens
The largest fresh egg producer in the U.S. says it has stopped production at a plant in the Texas Panhandle after bird flu was found in the flock.
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What is ‘bird flu'?
Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease that naturally spreads among wild aquatic birds worldwide, as well as domestic poultry and other bird and animal species.
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Multiple people hurt in Texas crash as severe storms hit central US
Authorities say multiple people have been hurt in a vehicle pileup at an intersection south of Midland, Texas.
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TwoGether Land Fest 2024: What to know about founder Jason Carter
The newest urban music festival in the Southwest, TwoGether Land, is coming to Dallas at the historic Fair Park during Memorial Day weekend (Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26). NBC 5’s Evan Anderson sat down with ONE MusicFest and TwoGether Land founder Jason Carter to discuss what concert lovers can expect at this year’s event.
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Texas person diagnosed with bird flu after being in contact with cows
A person in Texas has been diagnosed with bird flu, an infection tied to the recent discovery of the virus in dairy cows, health officials said Monday.
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What is it like to survive a bridge collapse? Texas and Minnesota bridge failure survivors remember
Tuesday’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore following a ship strike brought back jarring memories of their own ordeals to people who survived previous bridge collapses in Texas and Minnesota.