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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.”
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Texas Senate passes far-reaching immigration bill
Senate Bill 8 will require local law enforcement to work with federal immigration officials in their deportation efforts. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan reports from Austin.
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Bodies of 5 missing musicians of Mexican regional music band are found near Texas border
The musicians from the band Grupo Fugitivo, which played at parties and local dances in the region, had been reported missing since Sunday.
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Stillborn infant from Dallas found in Shreveport laundry shipment
An embalmed baby meant for cremation was found in laundry at a Shreveport dry cleaners.
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Musk's SpaceX town in Texas warns residents they may lose right to ‘continue using' their property
Starbase was officially formed earlier this month after Elon Musk’s aerospace and defense contractor prevailed in a local election.
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Texas bill requiring Ten Commandments in public schools moves closer to governor's desk
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to sign the legislation. The state’s requirement of a Ten Commandments display follows similar laws in Louisiana and Arkansas.
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Texas doctor who ‘falsely diagnosed patients' in $118 million scheme sentenced to 10 years in prison, DOJ says
A Texas doctor was sentenced to 10 years in prison after falsely diagnosing patients in a $118 million healthcare scheme, according to the DOJ.
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Texas woman sues state lottery commission for unpaid $83 million jackpot
The woman, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit on May 19 alleging the Texas Lottery Commission has not paid her jackpot winnings from February.
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Texas moves forward with expansive social media ban for minors, reigniting debate over platform restrictions
It’s the latest attempt in a growing effort by states to enact significant limits on the use of social media by young people. But these sorts of bills face a murky legal future.
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Days after deadly tornados, more severe weather expected to hit Midwest, Southeast
More severe weather is expected just days after a series of deadly storms hit the southern Plains, Midwest and Southeast.
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Chlorine leak at a Texas chemical plant prompts officials to ask residents to stay inside
A chlorine leak at a Texas chemical plant on Tuesday prompted officials to ask residents in two Texas cities near the facility to shelter in place. Chlorine gas was released around 9 a.m. from a plant in Freeport that is owned by Olin Corp., according to Brazosport CAER, an organization that provides communication between residents and petrochemical industries in the…
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San Antonio police arrest mother, son for alleged terror plot against middle school
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus detailed a foiled terror plot against a local middle school in which a mother is accused of helping her son plan and obtain weapons and tactical equipment to carry out the attack.
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Virginia professor targeted for deportation wins court battle
A federal judge in Virginia ruled in favor of Badar Khan Suri, a college professor arrested under the Trump administration over his pro-Palestine views. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has more.
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Judge orders release of Georgetown researcher detained in Texas
Judge releases detained Georgetown researcher amid free speech concerns.
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PBR World Champion bull ‘Man Hater' is setting the bar for the sport
‘Man Hater’ clinched the World Champion title in the first weekend of the PBR World Finals at the Cowtown Coliseum. When it comes to bucking bulls, there is one that stands above the rest. “His name is ‘Man Hater,’” Gene Owen, who is a partner/owner of the bull, said. “He’s not aggressive towards people, but he don’t like ’em...
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PBR crowns ‘Man Hater' World Champion Bull for second year in a row
The Professional Bull Riders World Finals are coming up but the World Champion Bull has already been crowned. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker explains why Man Hater is the best for the second year running.