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Texas court again pauses execution

Texas court again pauses execution

HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ top criminal court has again paused the execution of Robert Roberson, just days before he had been set to become the first person in the U.S. put to death in a shaken baby case. The execution stay was granted on Thursday by...

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Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal

Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal

The Senate approved its version of the annual defense policy bill after ending an impasse on amendments, paving the way for the chamber to formally negotiate with the House on a compromise version of the bill. The 77-20 vote late Thursday to pass...

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Texas Republican Party weighs banning GOP state reps from running in 2026 primary

Texas Republican Party weighs banning GOP state reps from running in 2026 primary

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - The State Republican Executive Committee (SREC) in Texas is considering using a new party rule to ban a handful of Texas Republicans from the 2026 primary elections. During the 2024 Texas GOP Convention, a new mechanism -...

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Houston traveling veterinarian arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor

Houston traveling veterinarian arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor

A traveling veterinarian based in Houston is behind bars for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. TEXAS - A traveling veterinarian based in Houston is behind bars for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor. The FBI has had more than a dozen other...

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Texas court stays execution of Robert Roberson; lawyer hails it as 'important' step

Texas court stays execution of Robert Roberson; lawyer hails it as 'important' step

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has stayed the execution of Robert Roberson, who was set to be executed a week from Thursday, in a narrow 5-4 decision. The court cited a similar case from October 2024 involving Andrew Roark,...

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Texas investigation examines Discord after Charlie Kirk shooting

Texas investigation examines Discord after Charlie Kirk shooting

Discord logo displayed on a phone screen and Discord website displayed on a screen in the background are seen in this illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on November 5, 2022. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images) TEXAS - A...

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Texas panel to study firefighter mental health, suicide prevention under new law
Senate passes $914B defense policy bill after resolving gridlock on amendments

Senate passes $914B defense policy bill after resolving gridlock on amendments

WASHINGTON — The Senate finally passed its $913.9 billion version of the fiscal 2026 defense policy bill today, after lawmakers overcame a logjam on amendments that led to the legislation languishing on the floor for more than a month. Senators...

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Nine days into government shutdown, military families worried about missing paychecks
Government Shutdown Sparks Flight Delays as FAA Staffing Shortages Worsen

Government Shutdown Sparks Flight Delays as FAA Staffing Shortages Worsen

Staffing shortages at airports nationwide worsened Tuesday as the federal government shutdown entered its second week, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to slow takeoffs and triggering new flight delays from Boston to Dallas. Union...

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Texas senator questioned over talks with redistricting map creator 
Suspect in custody after shooting in SW Houston, police say

Suspect in custody after shooting in SW Houston, police say

Friday, October 10, 2025 3:38AM Watch Eyewitness News and ABC13 originals around the clock HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police say that a suspect is in custody after a shooting in southwest Houston on Thursday night. According to law enforcement,...

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GOP Governor Criticizes Trump’s Troop Deployment

GOP Governor Criticizes Trump’s Troop Deployment

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, a Republican and the chairman of the National Governors Association, criticized the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Illinois as a violation of his beliefs in federalism and ‘states rights,’” the New York...

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U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico holds rally in San Angelo

U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico holds rally in San Angelo

The current state representative faces opposition both in his party and across the aisle, including current AG Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn. SAN ANGELO, Texas — U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico held a rally at San Angelo's Performing Arts...

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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission swears in Texarkana attorney Dennis Chambers

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission swears in Texarkana attorney Dennis Chambers

Texarkana attorney Dennis Chambers was sworn in as the newest member of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission, after being appointed last month. Chambers, a partner at Atchley, Russell, Waldrop & Hlavinka in Texarkana, Texas, was appointed to...

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Federal workers, US Rep. Casar rally against prolonged government shutdown
Houston proposes 'superhub' for homeless people with fewer restrictions near Shell Energy Stadium
Suspect in custody after shooting at apartment complex in southwest Houston

Suspect in custody after shooting at apartment complex in southwest Houston

HOUSTON – Houston Police Department commanders responded to a shooting Thursday night at the 6555 Harbor Town apartment complex in southwest Houston. It is where an officer discharged their weapon at a shooting suspect. The suspect was not struck...

Owner:  Donald Graham
'The story begins with you': WFAA investigation in Texas sparks political firestorm in Argentina

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