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Texas board rejects clemency for man facing execution in shaken baby death

A Texas board has rejected a request for clemency for a man facing the death penalty in a “shaken baby syndrome” case, despite questions about the evidence in the case. The Texas Board of Pardons and Parole has voted against commuting Robert Roberson's death sentence to life in prison or delaying his scheduled execution Thursday. […]

Federal court says Texas AG Ken Paxton can proceed with vote harvesting probe

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton can continue his investigation into so-called vote-harvesting scandals until the November election, a U.S. appeals court announced Tuesday, but critics of the ruling say the state's voters have no right to vote. There are concerns that this will have a chilling effect on support rates and voter turnout. A three-judge […]

Texas suspect gets pummeled by employees at pizza restaurant after robbery attempt

A Texas pizzeria employee took justice into his own hands when a man tried to rob the restaurant last week. According to FOX 7 Austin, the suspect, Richard Curtis, 19, was charged with aggravated robbery. The suspect allegedly entered Marco's Pizza in Austin on Thursday around 7 p.m. and approached an employee. FOX 7 reported […]

5 takeaways from the Texas Senate debate

Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and former Rep. Colin Allred (D) faced off Tuesday in the only debate before Election Day, marking the start of a surprising race that could help decide control of the Senate this year. Among the signs, they sparred over borders and abortion. autumn. Allred, a three-term congressman and former NFL player, […]