Paxton pressures State Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over texts sent to judge in Roberson case
In the texts, Leach reportedly asked the judge to reconsider Roberson's case, whose execution has now been postponed.
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In the texts, Leach reportedly asked the judge to reconsider Roberson's case, whose execution has now been postponed.
The stay came mere hours before Robert Roberson was poised to become the first person in the U.S. executed for a murder conviction linked to shaken baby syndrome.
Robertson's lawyers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay his execution.
Robert Roberson is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Thursday for the 2002 killing of his 2-year-old daughter.
Roberson could become the first person executed in the U.S. for a murder conviction tied to shaken baby syndrome.
Police are also investigating the behavior health center for accusations of child abuse.
CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
Four church elders, including Morris' son, have taken a voluntary temporary leaves while an internal review is done.
Gateway Church elders said Robert Morris didn't disclose key details about his "extramarital affair."
Gateway Church leaders said they've hired a law firm to conduct an independent inquiry into the allegations.
A week ago, Pastor Robert Morris was still the leader of Dallas' Gateway Church. Now, his former members are getting ready to return to the sanctuary, trying to shake the shame and pain of molestation allegations.
More than 40 years since the alleged abuse, questions have surfaced about why there's no chance of civil liability.
Robert Morris allegedly had a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old girl between 1982 and 1987.
Cindy Clemishire told CBS News Texas that the Gateway Church founder is downplaying what really happened.
The student's parents have filed a lawsuit against the school district in Collin County, which they accuse of failing to report what happened to police.
The child had told a family friend in November 2021 that Christopher Caudill, 46, abused her repeatedly between the ages of 11 and 17.
Crime scene photos, videos and interrogation tapes were released after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were each sentenced to prison.
"Last year the Center for Missing and Exploited Children received 32 million reports of suspected child sexual exploitation," Cornyn said.
Who killed Amber Hagerman? Twenty-eight years later, police still don't know.
The 71-year-old recorded himself sexually abusing a minor, according to court documents.
The Meadows Foundation has given more than $500 million to organizations in North Texas to date.
Police in Fort Worth arrested a teenage girl this week on a capital murder charge for the death of her own child.
Oscar Roman Alonso, 32, of Oak Cliff was arrested at the Gateway to the Americas International Bridge on an outstanding felony warrant.
A Tarrant County grand jury has indicted Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez's mother Cindy Rodriguez-Singh on a capital murder charge.
A man and woman are in jail after a Forney ISD elementary school student was sent to the hospital with severe injuries on Sept. 8.
Jeremy Conner returned from a yearlong deployment to surprise his son during the national anthem at the team's final game.
Dallas continues its defense‑heavy draft after adding Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence in the first round.
Neighbors describe a shaken community as detectives work to determine how the fatal shooting happened.
Winters started every game this past season for San Francisco, recording a team‑leading 101 tackles.
Jurors heard new details about Horner's childhood, support services and home environment during another day of defense testimony.
Level 1 and 2 risks are in place for this weekend, with wind and hail being the two main threats, with any storms that do fire up east of a dryline sitting out to our west.
Jeremy Conner returned from a yearlong deployment to surprise his son during the national anthem at the team's final game.
Dallas continues its defense‑heavy draft after adding Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence in the first round.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Neighbors describe a shaken community as detectives work to determine how the fatal shooting happened.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
Nearly a year after speaking with North Texas Mitsubishi dealership owner Don Herring, Jack Fink revisits the conversation to discuss the impact the tariffs have had on his dealerships and customers.
Candidate Marcos Velez tells Jack Fink about his plan to win the Democratic vote for Lt. Governor in the Primary runoff election on May 26.
Texas Rep. Vikki Goodwin tells Jack Fink about her plan to win the Democratic vote for Lt. Governor in the Primary runoff election on May 26.
The city said current data shows its expenses will exceed the budget by $16.4 million.
A three-judge appellate panel agreed with a lower court ruling that the Trump administration can't put aside laws allowing individuals to apply for asylum.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Jacob deGrom had his 62nd career 10-strikeout game and the Texas Rangers hit two homers in a 6-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
