Texas executes inmate who said his sentence was based on false testimony
A Texas man who claimed his death sentence was based on false expert testimony has been executed for killing a man during a robbery in the 1990s.
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A Texas man who claimed his death sentence was based on false expert testimony has been executed for killing a man during a robbery in the 1990s.
A Texas inmate whose attorneys say received a death sentence due to false and unscientific expert testimony is facing execution for fatally stabbing an Amarillo man during a robbery more than 33 years ago.
Trump's sons, Eric and Donald Jr, have already testified and his daughter Ivanka is set to testify this week.
Nestor Hernandez is accused of fatally shooting two women on October 22, 2022.
The boy cried during closing arguments and it appeared a couple of the jurors may have been crying, too.
The mother of the boy killed and the mother of the shooter both testified for the prosecution Wednesday.
The 15-year-old shooter, who Judge Alex Kim said not to identify due to his age, faces up to 40 years in prison.
Scott was questioned for several hours in a deposition he gave in connection with hundreds of lawsuits filed against him and others over the deaths and injuries at the 2021 Astroworld festival.
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
The seventh day of the impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was marked by twists, turns and long delays.
One of the questions that hangs over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is an extramarital affair will matter.
Witnesses tell of encrypted messages, red flags and unpaid invoices on the sixth day of Paxton's impeachment trial.
At one point, Buzbee accused Mateer of being involved in a coup.
After a historic impeachment, suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces his trial in the Senate. If convicted, his political career in Texas could be over. Watch the live stream of the trial here.
Trump is scheduled to stand trial on March 4, 2024. He has been charged with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's years-delayed trial on securities fraud charges will have to wait until his separate impeachment trial is concluded, lawyers and the judge in the case said Thursday.
Lawyers for impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed.
The actor had faced nine sexual offense charges related to incidents reported by four men that allegedly took place between 2001 and 2013 in the U.K.
Timothy Simpkins, now 19, sat quietly as witnesses recalled seeing him pull a gun from his waistband before shooting in the direction of another teenager—hitting two other people in the process.
A lawyer for embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says the Republican will not testify in his upcoming impeachment trial.
The state House committee that has accused Paxton of bribery and misuse of office has retained Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin for the trial.
The writer was awarded $5 million total in damages.
The Justice Department is seeking 25 years in prison for Stewart Rhodes, the Oath Keepers founder convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as a violent plot to keep President Joe Biden out of the White House.
Daniel Perry was found guilty by a jury last week for killing Garrett Foster, who was among those protesting in Austin during the Black Lives Matter protests.
The sentencing trial has begun for a former Houston-area high school football coach convicted twice of fatally shooting his pregnant wife during what authorities say was a staged burglary more than 24 years ago.
Smith is accused of leading a scheme to exploit a tribally-owned agency tied to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
The rapid growth of data centers is raising questions about electricity use, water consumption, environmental impacts, and where these facilities should be built.
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for the removal of Fort Worth charter school board chair Cheryl Bean.
The Trump administration is withholding approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion in the next year.
By Thursday morning, some showers will make their way into North Texas.
Smith is accused of leading a scheme to exploit a tribally-owned agency tied to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
The rapid growth of data centers is raising questions about electricity use, water consumption, environmental impacts, and where these facilities should be built.
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for the removal of Fort Worth charter school board chair Cheryl Bean.
The Trump administration is withholding approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion in the next year.
By Thursday morning, some showers will make their way into North Texas.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The Trump administration is withholding approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion in the next year.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say.
The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Team USA begins its pursuit of a fifth consecutive World Cup title against China on Friday, Sept. 4, in Berlin in the first of three games in group play.
The longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports football analyst said he came to rely on alcohol to get off pain medications after multiple back surgeries.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, a spot that Milton held last season.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
