Texas, Robert Roberson

Texas can schedule Robert Roberson’s execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first
Roberson was convicted of killing his 2-year-old daughter in a “shaken baby” case that many say led to an innocent man’s death sentence.
Texas high court says execution in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case can’t be halted by lawmaker subpoena
The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a legislative subpoena cannot be used to stop an execution, putting a decisive end to a legal battle that halted the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson last month.
Texas’ ‘junk science’ law is at the center of the Robert Roberson execution case
Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson was scheduled to be executed Oct. 17, but a subpoena by the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee to appear before the panel halted the effort after a daylong fight involving lawmakers,
Texas Supreme Court clears the way for execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday removed a temporary block on the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson. The block was in place as the state's highest court weighed arguments on whether a subpoena from Texas lawmakers could halt an execution.
Texas Supreme Court issues opinion on Robert Roberson's execution delay
The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that lawmakers cannot stop executions through a legislative subpoena after the execution of Robert Roberson was delayed last month.
Wife finds husband shot dead after he doesn’t pick up kids from school, Texas cops say
A Texas family was expecting their father to pick them up after school, but after he didn’t show, they found him shot to ...
First Alert Weather Day: Widespread showers, damaging winds and possible tornadoes head for North Texas
By early Monday morning, scattered severe thunderstorms with winds 60 mph+ and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be ...
What you need to know about ‘Landman,’ Taylor Sheridan’s new gritty Texas oil industry show
Taylor Sheridan’s hit western series “Yellowstone” may soon be coming to an end, but the producer’s latest offering “Landman” ...
Texas court allows execution of inmate convicted of 'shaken baby' murder
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday said the state could set a new execution date for a man convicted of murdering his toddler ...
Texas lawmakers file a slew of new bills proposing education funding changes, school choice
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A Texas death row inmate is ‘actually innocent’ of her toddler’s murder and her conviction should be overturned, judge finds
Melissa Lucio was two days away from being put to death in Texas for the murder of her 2-year-old daughter when an appeals ...
How to Watch the Texas vs. Kentucky Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Nov. 23
Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Texas Longhorns vs. Kentucky Wildcats game, Saturday, Nov. 23.
Texas influencer who lost monkey after drunk driving crash desperate to get the sick animal back
The spider monkey, named Jorgie Boy, was taken from his owner Saturday morning. The owner lives in a city that doesn't allow ...
Trump selects Tulsi Gabbard as national intelligence director. She has ties to Texas
President-elect Donald Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard for national intelligence director. The former U.S. representative recently ...
After Texas woman's murder, detectives learn killer was "only half of the story"
After Alyssa Burkett was murdered in broad daylight in Carrollton, Texas, Andrew Beard, the father of her child, became a ...