Robert Roberson battles legal hurdles in final days before execution
Robert Roberson faces execution on October 16, 2025, in Texas. His legal team seeks a new trial, citing outdated evidence and an autism diagnosis.
Robert Roberson faces execution on October 16, 2025, in Texas. His legal team seeks a new trial, citing outdated evidence and an autism diagnosis.
Texas State University reinstates Professor Thomas Alter following a court ruling amid legal challenges regarding his firing over remarks at a socialist conference.
A rare northern jacana has been sighted at the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge in Texas, marking the first confirmed appearance in almost ten years. This exciting event highlights the region’s role as a crucial habitat for rare and migratory birds.
The Texas State Board of Education has approved a new social studies plan emphasizing Texas and U.S. history. The curriculum shift, effective in the 2024-2025 school year, de-emphasizes world history and focuses on key historical events significant to Texas and the United States.
Patrece Lee, former Houston Water Department manager, denied parole in a bribery scandal. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles extends her parole eligibility to August 2028, under a new law allowing postponed reviews. Crime Stoppers of Houston supports this change to reduce stress on victims’ families and improve public confidence in the justice system. The “DRAINED” investigation continues to address water billing concerns in Houston.
OpenAI launches its Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, with plans for additional facilities in Shackelford and Milam Counties as part of a $500 billion infrastructure project. Backed by Oracle and SoftBank, the initiative aims to create the world’s largest AI supercluster while addressing economic and environmental concerns.
Kerrville, Texas, City Council approves nearly 8% property tax increase to address flood damage and support infrastructure projects, following severe Fourth of July flooding.
Harris County commissioners prepare to vote on a $2.7 billion budget, tackling a $202 million deficit with strategic cuts and reallocations. The plan preserves core services without new taxes.
Texas experiences a significant increase in unemployment claims due to fraudulent activities targeting the state’s system, with officials working to combat the issue and protect residents.
A coalition of multifaith and nonreligious families in Texas filed a lawsuit against public school districts to stop the mandated display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The legal challenge disputes Senate Bill 10’s constitutionality, citing First Amendment violations. This case, involving multiple school districts, raises questions about religious symbols in public education and the separation of church and state. The lawsuit reflects broader national debates on religious displays in public settings.