November 9, 2023 Texas death row inmate speaks out after 'shocking' last-minute stay of execution Texas death row inmate William Speer went to prison after murdering a friend's father when he was 16, then killed another inmate while incarcerated.
November 9, 2023 Texas chemical plant explosion cause revealed after shelter-in-place order lifted The air quality in surrounding Shepherd, Texas, is being monitored after an explosion at a chemical plant sent billowing black smoke into the air.
November 9, 2023 Woman arrested in Florida after allegedly threatening to kill TX judge over abortion pill ruling A woman has been charged with threatening the Texas judge who suspended the approval of the abortion drug mifepristone. Alice Marie Pence is set to appear in court Nov. 22.
November 9, 2023 Death penalty looms for TX inmate after claims of 'false and unscientific' testimony Brent Ray Brewer, a Texas inmate, is facing execution for the 1990 stabbing death of a man. However, Brewer's attorneys are seeking a halt after claims of false testimonies.
November 9, 2023 TX voters reject proposal to extend judicial retirement age Texas voters rejected Proposition 13 on Tuesday, which aimed to raise the mandatory retirement age for state judges by four years. The proposal was defeated by a 2-to-1 margin.
November 8, 2023 2 Americans, 5 illegal migrants killed after human smuggling car hits SUV: authorities Eight people, including two Americans and five illegal migrants, killed after human smuggler's vehicle crashes into an SUV in Batesville, Texas, authorities said.
November 8, 2023 Texas head-on crash involving human smuggler evading authorities kills 8, including 2 Americans, police say Eight people were killed Wednesday when a human smuggler carrying illegal immigrants in a car crashed into an SUV in Texas, authorities said.
November 8, 2023 Armed Texas store owner defends self in shootout with would-be robbers, video shows A store owner in Mesquite, Texas, said he only had seconds to react after two hooded suspects entered his shop and pointed guns at him last week.
November 8, 2023 Trans student kicked out of lead role in ‘Oklahoma!’ after principal claims casting violates new policy A Texas high school removed a trans male from a starring role in its upcoming production of "Oklahoma!" as the casting violated a new school policy.
November 8, 2023 Texas real estate developer faces new charges following AG Ken Paxton scandal Nate Paul, a Texas-based real estate developer, is facing federal charges accusing him of defrauding business partners in addition to making false statements to mortgage lenders.