Supreme Court grants stay of execution for Texas man seeking DNA testing
The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for Ruben Gutierrez on Tuesday, 20 minutes before he was scheduled to face a lethal injection.
The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for Ruben Gutierrez on Tuesday, 20 minutes before he was scheduled to face a lethal injection.
Reaction amongst members of Congress in Texas fell along party lines, with Democrats saying they're horrified by the ruling, while Republicans are pleased.
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives exceeded its authority when it issued the rule outlawing bump stocks.
The Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out a challenge targeting the availability of a widely used abortion pill, preserving access to the drug.
In 2018 a federal appeals court decided that Boise, Idaho's camping ban – used to deter the homeless from sleeping on the streets – was "cruel and unusual punishment." Grants Pass, Oregon, has now challenged that argument before the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.
Gov. Abbott told CBS News Texas that the Supreme Court's ruling on SB4 is "consequential," and acknowledged the ruling isn't conclusive.
Texas' SB4 law, which would allow the state to detain and jail migrants, is allowed to take effect while the Biden administration challenges it in court.
"SCOTUS temporarily halted enforcement of SB 4 but Texas is still using its authority to arrest illegal immigrants for criminal trespass and other violations of law," Abbott said via X Monday night.
SB4 is set to take effect on Wednesday.
Special counsel Jack Smith urged the justices to deny former President Donald Trump's request to halt a lower court decision rejecting his claim he is immune from federal prosecution.
Texas has assembled razor wire along some sections of the U.S.-Mexico border to try to deter migrants from entering the country illegally.
Sandra Day O'Connor was appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, and she retired in 2006.
The new code of conduct was signed by all nine Supreme Court justices, but it's unclear how it will be enforced.
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.
The case before the Supreme Court, United States v. Rahimi, puts a 30-year-old federal gun law designed to protect survivors of domestic violence in the spotlight.
The case goes back to 1994 when Congress passed a law prohibiting people facing domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
As America enters an unprecedented and historic moment in which presidential politics and federal criminal prosecutions have merged, some lawmakers are calling for cameras in courtrooms.
The new legal guidance follows the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision striking down the use of race in admissions.
The administrative stay from Justice Samuel Alito will remain in place until August 8.
A look at how we got to Friday's decision and how big the student debt issue is in the United States.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
The other semifinalists were William Johnson, an assistant city manager in Fort Worth, and Mario Lara, an assistant city manager in Sacramento, California.
Stellantis warns that a poorly fitted part in some Jeep Cherokees could cause the vehicles to lose power, increasing the risk of crash.
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured following a head-on crash southwest of Fort Worth on Saturday, according to Texas DPS.
The limited edition cookie packs will be available for presale beginning Jan. 27.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
The other semifinalists were William Johnson, an assistant city manager in Fort Worth, and Mario Lara, an assistant city manager in Sacramento, California.
Stellantis warns that a poorly fitted part in some Jeep Cherokees could cause the vehicles to lose power, increasing the risk of crash.
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured following a head-on crash southwest of Fort Worth on Saturday, according to Texas DPS.
The limited edition cookie packs will be available for presale beginning Jan. 27.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
The other semifinalists were William Johnson, an assistant city manager in Fort Worth, and Mario Lara, an assistant city manager in Sacramento, California.
The Justice Department's new leadership directed prosecutors to potentially charge state or local officials who impede President Trump's immigration policies.
U.S. border agents have been instructed to summarily deport migrants crossing into the country illegally without allowing them to request legal protection.
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.
President Trump pardoned about 1,500 people convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot.
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.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
For Alexis Andrews, the key to a better life came from an unexpected source: weightlifting.
When he couldn't find a group tap class for older adults in Dallas, Gene Edwards took matters into his own hands.
There have been 8 reports of made-in-China alarms sold by HSN nationwide and online not sounding in response to smoke.
Formulas marketed for toddlers are a burgeoning business, but pediatricians have long recommended against their use.
The red food dye is used in products ranging from candies to vegetarian meats.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
The lawsuit alleges Southwest illegally operated chronically delayed flights and disrupted passengers' travel plans.
The fifth-generation rancher is proving you don't have to choose between overalls and power suits.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Buckeyes earned their second national title since the start of the College Football Playoff era.
The in-person interview with Saleh came a day after Dallas held a virtual interview with Philadelphia offensive coordinator Kellen Moore.
Los Angeles is scheduled to host the 2028 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, in addition to World Cup matches in 2026 and a Super Bowl in 2027.
Allan Wylie, a freshman sports communication major at Rowan University in New Jersey, is a color commentator for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.
The new 3-on-3 women's basketball league featuring 36 WNBA players will debut Friday night. Here's what to know and how to watch.
Netflix said it's increasing the prices on its subscription plans starting today. Here are the new prices.
President-elect Donald Trump had one of the biggest names in country music performing at his swearing-in ceremony.
Experts say no other app offers the same financial opportunities as TikTok, while creators fear loss of income if it disappears.
Part of an astonishing generation of British actors, including Judi Dench, Vanessa Redgrave, Eileen Atkins and Maggie Smith, Joan Plowright won a Tony Award, two Golden Globes and nominations for an Oscar and an Emmy.
Justin Baldoni's lawsuit comes after "It Ends With Us" co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment.
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.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.