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In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Texas Observer

Texas Nonprofit to Continue Registering Voters After Pause on AG Paxton's 'Noncitizen' Investigation

Top state Republicans continue to voice concerns about noncitizen voting even though there's no solid evidence of them swaying election results.

Latin Times

Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting

A Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.

The Texas Tribune

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Former Texas Detective Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Role in Human Smuggling Operation

A federal investigation revealed that almost 200 migrants were smuggled by the human smuggling organization the former police detective worked for

Latin Times

Ken Paxton and Texas House members accuse each other of mischaracterizing Robert Roberson’s case

After the attorney general insisted on the death row inmate’s guilt in a graphic press release, four lawmakers issued a point-by-point rebuttal.

The Texas Tribune

Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice

Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite efforts from the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

In Texas, a Crisis of Inaction Without Consequence

In the face of our leaders’ blatant disregard, short-lived outrage is not enough. It’s time for everyday Texans to take back their power.

Texas Observer

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Texas Has Bussed Over 45,000 Migrants to NYC; Many of Them Have Gone Back

Some 10% of all arrivals to New York City have chosen to return to Texas after being offered one-way bus tickets by city authorities

Latin Times

If it survives in court, Texas’ immigration law could upend immigration enforcement nationwide

Texas challenged federal supremacy by creating a state crime for illegal entry into the U.S. The courts will decide whether it’s constitutional — and whether other states can follow Texas’ lead.

The Texas Tribune

In San Antonio, House Races Could Determine Future of Public Ed and Vouchers

Abbott-induced financial crises in public school districts are at the center of key legislative elections in Bexar County and beyond.

Texas Observer

Texas sues Biden administration for not providing data on noncitizens

Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the federal government of failing to provide citizenship data for registered voters, even as he acknowledged that the vast majority of the people on the rolls are lawful voters.

The Texas Tribune

Governor Abbott's Operation Lone Star Has Cost Texas Over $10 Billion Since 2021

The plan, aimed at curbing unlawful migration, has requested an additional $2.9 billion to run through 2027

Latin Times

Robert Roberson Absent From Hearing as AG Paxton and Gov. Abbott Condemn Texas Lawmakers Who Halted Execution

The bipartisan group of lawmakers who helped halt the execution stood by their decision: "We have to make sure this never happens again."

Latin Times

Ex-juror in ‘shaken baby’ case tells hearing Texas death row inmate should not face execution

Robert Roberson was scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the murder of his own daughter – but received a last-minute reprieve amid widespread concerns that she died of natural causes

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The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott’s office condemns Texas House lawmakers who intervened in Robert Roberson’s execution

The Texas governor had not publicly shared his thoughts on the actions of a bipartisan group of lawmakers that stopped the scheduled execution of Robert Roberson.

Latin Times

Texas Death Row Inmate to Testify in Hearing After Historic Last-Minute Stay of Execution

Texas lawmakers halted execution to examine discredited evidence, marking a rare legislative intervention in the state's death penalty history.

Al Jazeera

What is shaken baby syndrome? Why might a Texas man be executed over it?

If Robert Roberson’s execution eventually goes ahead, it will be the first for shaken baby syndrome.

The Independent UK

Texas man whose execution was halted by subpoena set to testify to lawmakers

A Texas man whose execution was halted after a last-ditch subpoena is expected to testify before lawmakers

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The Independent UK

Texas' junk science law is getting another look over Robert Roberson's case

A man whose execution was halted will testify at a legislative hearing about a “junk science” law in Texas that many say should have saved him long ago

The Texas Tribune

As Robert Roberson’s execution neared, Gov. Greg Abbott stuck to silence

It’s rare for governors to step in to halt executions. In the case of Robert Roberson, it ended up being state lawmakers who took extraordinary steps.

The Guardian - US

Texas lets students see which colleges would accept them before applying

All public universities in the state join growing ‘direct admission’ program that aims to reduce application anxiety

Salon

Texas judge halts execution of Roberson

He was found guilty of killing his 2-year-old, but science has moved on from the diagnosis underpinning the case

Al Jazeera

Texas state judge orders pause for controversial ‘shaken baby’ execution

Robert Roberson was scheduled to die in a US case where experts cast doubt on the evidence used in his conviction.

Reason

Justice Sotomayor Asks Texas Governor Abbott To Grant Executive Reprieve To Death Row Prisoner

Case of the Speluncean Explorers Redux

The Independent UK

Texas court issues last-minute decision blocking execution of father in ‘shaken baby syndrome’ case

“After being told about the stay, he praised God and thanked his supporters,” a spokeswoman said

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