Texas Judge Finds Mother on Death Row Innocent in Daughter’s Death
In a court filing, the judge said the conviction of Melissa Lucio, whose scheduled execution in 2022 was halted, should be ...
Texas Mother on Death Row 'Actually Innocent' in Daughter's Death, Judge Says: 'She Did Not Kill Her'
Melissa Elizabeth Lucio was previously convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter, Mariah Alvarez, in 2008 ...
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Texas can schedule East Texas man's execution — but lawmakers still expect his testimony first
Texas can proceed with scheduling the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson despite his claims of innocence and calls ...
State of Texas: Texas Supreme Court rules lawmakers exceeded authority with subpoena in death row case
Supreme Court Opinion – House lawmakers pushed to block a Death Row inmate’s execution. Now, the Texas Supreme Court says ...
Execution of death row inmate to go ahead despite new evidence that could prove crime was never committed
The execution of a prisoner on death row will go ahead despite alleged evidence that could 'prove' his innocence.
State of Texas: ‘He’s got the votes’ – Perry touts Phelan in race for Texas House Speaker
Setting the Stage – Lawmakers filed a record number of bills on the first day of filing for the next legislative session. But a big question remains: who will lead the Texas House. Former Governor ...
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 ...
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'Shocked' members of Congress from Texas seek answers about unclaimed bodies used for research
Jasmine Crockett and Marc Veasey, both Democrats from Texas, made the requests Wednesday ... They noted a state law that requires death investigators to file affidavits stating that they have ...
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Scattered showers arrive Sunday, then storms with a cool front Monday
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Humidity levels will slowly increase Saturday night and Sunday ahead of two days with showers and storms back in the forecast. Temperature Saturday evening will fall from ...