Why was death row inmate Melissa Lucio's execution delayed?
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted Lucio’s request for a stay of execution. Melissa Lucio had been set to be executed by lethal injection Wednesday for the death of her 2-year-old daughter Mariah.
Texas mother on death row reacts after stay of execution was ordered
Melissa Lucio and her family were lost for words as they learned a Texas appeals court ordered a stay of execution on Monday.
Melissa Lucio's execution halted by Texas appeals court
A Texas appeals court on Monday delayed the execution of Melissa Lucio amid growing doubts about whether she fatally beat her 2-year-old daughter in a case that has garnered the support of lawmakers, celebrities and even some jurors who sentenced her to death.
Residents sue Llano County officials, library director, board members to end book bans
A federal lawsuit claims Llano County public officials’ efforts to remove library books are a coordinated censorship campaign.
Beto O’Rourke tests positive for COVID-19, says symptoms are mild
O’Rourke said he is vaccinated and boosted, and tests regularly while traveling the state. A campaign spokesperson said the candidate had no events scheduled for the week.
Texas death row inmate to get Supreme Court review
Rodney Reed was sentenced to death for the 1996 killing of 19-year-old Stacey Stites. Prosecutors say Reed raped and strangled Stites as she made her way to work at a supermarket in Bastrop.
Political pivots, walk-offs dominate This Week in Texas Politics
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and his panel of political analyst discuss the topics that dominated This Week in Texas Politics.
Convicted Houston cop killer executed in Huntsville
The state of Texas has executed its oldest death row inmate who was convicted of fatally shooting Houston officer during 1990 traffic stop.
Texas plans execution for Carl Buntion, state’s oldest death row prisoner
Buntion, 78, was sentenced to death for the 1990 murder of a Houston police officer. His lawyers argue his advanced age and decades of good behavior on death row justify sparing his life.
Austinites celebrate 4/20 by gathering outside Governor's Mansion
A group of Austin residents gathered outside the Governor's Mansion to celebrate 4/20, and protest for legalization of marijuana.
Former state Sen. Wendy Davis challenges Texas abortion law in court
Davis is best known for her 13-hour filibuster against another restrictive abortion law in 2013. Now, she’s suing to block enforcement of Texas’ current ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.
Oath Keepers involved in Jan. 6 attack sought to protect U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, texts show
The tranche of text messages reveals Oath Keepers were also interested in protecting other Trump allies involved in efforts to overturn the election results, including Roger Stone, Alex Jones, Ali Alexander and Michael Flynn.
Analysis: Texas’ new standard is abortions for those who can afford to leave Texas
The Texas ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy effectively makes abortion illegal for most pregnant people — but not for those who can afford out-of-state travel.
Top U.S. border official says busing migrants out of Texas complicates federal officials’ jobs
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner said Gov. Greg Abbott isn’t coordinating with the agency as Texas sends migrants far from their immigration proceedings.
Abbott eases state inspections at second commercial bridge, trade remains snarled across border
The agreement will help ease commercial traffic at one of the international ports of entry where international trade has been snarled since Abbott ordered Texas state troopers to do additional inspections on cargo.
First Texas bus drops off migrants blocks from U.S. Capitol in DC
A bus from Texas arrived in Washington, D.C. Wednesday morning, transporting dozens of illegal immigrants as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s new plan to counter federal immigration policies during an ongoing border crisis.
Biden administration, Mexican governors urge Abbott to end inspections that have bogged down border trade
Gov. Greg Abbott is slated to have a meeting and press event with Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda — the Mexican governor of Nuevo León, the state that includes a section of the border near Laredo — later Wednesday afternoon.
International trade halted at Texas border crossings as truckers protest Greg Abbott’s new inspections
With trucks backed up for miles in Reynosa for the fifth day in a row, some produce importers in Texas said they have waited days for their goods to arrive and already had buyers cancel orders.
Oklahoma abortion felony bill signed into law
The Oklahoma bill makes it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Woman faces Texas murder charge after self-induced abortion
It’s unclear whether Lizelle Herrera is accused of having an abortion or whether she helped someone else get an abortion.