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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to deploy National Guard across the state in response to protests
The move comes ahead of a planned protest in San Antonio and follows days of protest in L.A. and across the nation.
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Waxahachie train derailment cleanup continues
A massive cleanup effort is underway in Waxahachie where a Union Pacific train derailed late Monday night leaving more than a dozen train cars carrying ethanol on their side. No one was injured and no hazardous materials have been released. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero has the latest on the work to clear the derailment and the community’s reaction.
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Train derailment causes travel issues in downtown Waxahachie
Cleanup efforts continue after a train derailed in Waxahachie on Monday night, but storms blowing into the area could present a problem for crews. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the latest.
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‘I don't recall anything of this magnitude': Train derails, 14 cars overturn in Waxahachie
A train derailment involving a Union Pacific train has caused multiple cars to overturn in Waxahachie, Texas.
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‘The bright light came in the kitchen': Prosper resident describes lightning strike
A Prosper family’s home was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike as severe storms barreled through North Texas.
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Prosper family's home gutted by fire after lightning strike
A Prosper family’s home was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike as severe storms barreled through North Texas. NBC 5’s Maria Guerrero spoke with the only family member home at the time of the strike.
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In Dallas, Southern Baptists target porn, sports betting and same-sex marriage
Southern Baptists meeting in Dallas will be asked to support banning pornography and reversing the U.S. Supreme Court’s approval of same-sex marriage.
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Texas coin collector says hold on to your pennies
As the U.S. Treasury Department moves to halt production of pennies, a Texas coin collector says you’ll want to hold on to those copper coins.
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Killer parasite poses threat to Texas cattle industry
The U.S. is ramping up the fight against a parasite that experts say is a multibillion-dollar threat to the Texas cattle industry. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has the latest on the New World screwworm.
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Black bear caught on camera in North Texas town of Savoy
A young black bear sighting is causing a big stir in the North Texas town of Savoy. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans talked to people about the Fannin County town’s unusual visitor.
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Black bear sighting confirmed in North Texas town
A black bear sighting is causing a big stir in the North Texas town of Savoy in Fannin County.
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Cattle industry warns of killer parasite posing $11 billion threat to Texas
The New World screwworm has been advancing north through Mexico, causing the U.S. to temporarily close the border to cattle imports.
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Black bear spotted in North Texas town of Savoy
A black bear sighting is causing a big stir in the North Texas town of Savoy in Fannin County.
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Texas coin shop owner says ‘keep every penny' when Treasury halts production
We may soon no longer be pinching pennies as the U.S. Treasury Department moves to halt production of the one-cent copper coin. So what do you do with the extra change? One longtime coin collector says you might want to pinch those pennies. “I would keep every penny,” said William Welsh, owner of Preacher Bill’s Coins in Midland. Welsh...
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Texas woman dies from brain-eating amoeba after cleaning sinuses with tap water
The woman contracted a fatal infection caused by a brain-eating amoeba and died eight days after developing symptoms.
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Cannabis shop fights to stay open after Texas considers THC ban
The future of the cannabis industry in Texas is unclear after lawmakers approved a ban on the sale and possession of THC products. The governor has two weeks to sign it into law or veto it. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera reports that those who rely on the industry are pushing for him to reject it.
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DOJ sues Texas over in-state tuition for students without legal residency
The DOJ is suing Texas for allowing young adult migrants, referred to as “Dreamers,” to access in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.
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New North Texas nail salon has global claim to fame
A new business in North Texas has a unique claim to fame: The largest nail salon in the world. Video of nail love in Richardson has been viewed about a million times online but as Meredith Yeomans discovered, there’s more than meets the eye.
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‘Largest nail salon in the world' opens in Richardson
A new business in North Texas has a unique claim to fame: The largest nail salon in the world.
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Jonathan Joss' husband claims ‘King of the Hill' actor's killing was ‘homophobic' attack
In a statement released a day after the killing, Tristan Kern de Gonzales said he and Joss had previously faced harassment, much of it “openly homophobic.”