Court hearing could overturn death sentence of man convicted of killing Richardson police officer
A man sent to Texas' death row for killing a Richardson police officer in 2018 could have his sentence overturned.
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A man sent to Texas' death row for killing a Richardson police officer in 2018 could have his sentence overturned.
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from a death row inmate whose bid for a new trial drew the support of the prosecutor's office that originally put him on death row.
A federal appeals court tossed Brittany Holberg's death sentence after it found that prosecutors failed to reveal that their primary trial witness was a paid informant.
The court put David Leonard Wood's execution on pause "until further order."
It is Roberson's first appeal since the Texas Supreme Court stayed his scheduled October 2024 execution.
This marked the first execution in Texas in 2025 and the second in the U.S. There are three other executions scheduled this year in Texas.
Steven Nelson, convicted in the killing of an Arlington priest in 2011, is set to be executed on Wednesday.
An earlier subpoena delayed Roberson's Oct. 17 execution. A new execution date hasn't been set.
The murder of Anwar Ali occurred at the Super Big Country Mart in the 4500 block of East FM 1187 – south of Fort Worth – at about 6:15 a.m. on March 27, 2020.
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for Robert Roberson's execution to be rescheduled a month after he narrowly avoided it.
After months of delays and an attempt for clemency, the execution of Robert Roberson will resume, according to a new filing from the Texas Supreme Court.
Melissa Lucio has been on death row in Texas since she was convicted in the death of her 2-year-old daughter in 2008.
One of the suspects convicted in the murder of an Irving, Texas police officer nearly 24 years ago will be granted a new trial after a ruling from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals.
In the texts, Leach reportedly asked the judge to reconsider Roberson's case, whose execution has now been postponed.
More evidence has been released in the case of Robert Roberson, a Texas man on death row for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter.
Death row inmate Robert Roberson didn't appear before Texas state lawmakers after his execution was halted last week.
Current death row inmate Robert Roberson will answer questions from a House committee through a live stream camera in prison on Monday.
Just four days ago, Roberson was minutes away from being executed while a flurry of legal motions and appeals ended with the Texas Supreme Court issuing a stay. On Monday, he's set to testify to a state committee.
On Monday, Robert Roberson is scheduled to testify to members of a state House committee, four days after he had been scheduled to die by lethal injection.
There is still no sign that state leaders or the courts will halt Thursday's execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson despite a growing chorus of voices demanding that they intervene and stop it.
A Texas man this week could become the first person executed in the U.S. from a murder conviction tied to the diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome.
Travis Mullis was put to death Tuesday evening for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago.
Edmond, Oklahoma, has agreed to pay more than $7 million to a former death row inmate who was exonerated after nearly 50 years in prison, making him the longest-serving inmate to be declared innocent of a crime.
Texas reaches first Final Four of women's NCAA Tournament since 2003, beating TCU 58-47.
This could be the biggest GOP political battle since 2010 when Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison challenged Governor Rick Perry.
A man sent to Texas' death row for killing a Richardson police officer in 2018 could have his sentence overturned.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating whether Dallas ISD broke state law by allowing trans athletes in girls' sports.
Oland Maurice McKenzie, 43, of Euless, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, the DOJ said.
Texas reaches first Final Four of women's NCAA Tournament since 2003, beating TCU 58-47.
This could be the biggest GOP political battle since 2010 when Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison challenged Governor Rick Perry.
A man sent to Texas' death row for killing a Richardson police officer in 2018 could have his sentence overturned.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating whether Dallas ISD broke state law by allowing trans athletes in girls' sports.
Oland Maurice McKenzie, 43, of Euless, has been sentenced to six years in federal prison, the DOJ said.
The I-Team followed the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking unit as it offered help to the women and men caught in prostitution stings.
Dozens of videos are posted to an account under the name Ahmer Saeed, featuring frightened sales staff along for the ride.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
In one Tarrant County ZIP code, nearly two out of every 100 newborns aren't surviving their first year of life.
This could be the biggest GOP political battle since 2010 when Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison challenged Governor Rick Perry.
Texas AG Ken Paxton is investigating whether Dallas ISD broke state law by allowing trans athletes in girls' sports.
Texas Rep. Gene Wu, Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus discusses his opposition to a $1 billion bill to send students to private school
President Donald Trump again suggested he may try to run for a third term in office, despite limits set by the 12th and 22nd Amendments.
The Trump administration has targeted international students in wake of pro-Palestinian protests and other activities.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Three top chefs faced off in Dallas in a "Chopped" style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month.
Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
As of March 25, the outbreak in Texas was up to 327 cases.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
A one-of-a-kind Dallas small business is aiming to change the way you think about scent with a focus on clean beauty and the science behind fragrance.
The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
Texas reaches first Final Four of women's NCAA Tournament since 2003, beating TCU 58-47.
Wyatt Langford and Adolis García hit solo home runs in the sixth inning to put the Texas Rangers over the Boston Red Sox 3-2.
Dallas moved 1 1/2 games ahead of idle Phoenix for the final spot in the Western Conference play-in tournament. The Bulls missed a chance to move closer to the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.
Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament's West Region final.
Hailey Van Lith scored 12 of her 26 points in the fourth quarter.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
"The Chosen" is a multi-season television drama series that brings the life and ministry of Jesus Christ to the screen.
Filming of the second season of "Landman" is underway in North Texas and you could be an extra in one of the shows.
Police bodycam video shows the moments after "Bachelor" Sean Lowe was attacked by his own dog.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
