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.
Liberal and conservative Christians join to protest Robert Roberson's execution
It was an unusual night. Cheryl Smith, a retired Methodist minister, told me she'd been attending vigils to protest capital executions outside of the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville for more than a decade and she'd never heard of anything like this.
What's next for Robert Roberson after execution stayed by state Supreme Court?
Questions remain over what happens next after the execution of Robert Roberson was temporarily halted by the state Supreme Court on Thursday.
Robert Roberson, whose Texas execution was halted, may appear in person at legislative hearing
Robert Roberson, a condemned man whose execution was halted, is expected to appear in person Monday at a legislative hearing in Austin, Texas.
Robert Roberson expected to testify before legislative panel after execution stay
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.
Texas was about to execute Robert Roberson. Then a last-ditch tactic bought him more time
Robert Roberson, who had been set to be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder conviction tied to a diagnosis of shaken baby syndrome, had his execution delayed after a dramatic few hours of legal wrangling among three different
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Robert Roberson's execution nears as lawmakers make last-ditch appeal to Gov. Greg Abbott for a delay
Greg Abbott intervenes in a matter of hours. The Republican governor has not publicly addressed the case, which has made ...
Here's what Gov. Greg Abbott shared with South Texas landowners about the border
Gov. Greg Abbott discussed Texas's Operation Lone Star and the Texas economy during a visit in Corpus Christi with South ...
Gov. Greg Abbott declares state of disaster in Webb County due to positive E. coli tests
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster for Webb County, noting the positive E.
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All eyes on Gov. Greg Abbott as fellow Republicans urge him to pardon Robert Roberson
A GOP megadonor and close ally of Gov. Greg Abbott is working with an unusual bipartisan coalition to call for clemency ...
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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration for Webb County Amid E. coli Water Crisis
Governor Abbott declares a disaster in Webb County, Texas, due to E. coli in the water supply, hastening emergency response ...
Gov. Greg Abbott boasted that Texas removed 6,500 noncitizens from its voter rolls. That number was likely inflated.
An investigation by ProPublica, The Texas Tribune and Votebeat found that U.S. citizens were incorrectly labeled as ...
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Gov. Abbott appoints one to Environmental Flows Advisory Group
AUSTIN, Texas (KAUZ) - The Office of Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Catarina Gonzales to the ...
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Job Growth Soars in Texas, Surpassing National Averages as Governor Abbott Highlights Economic Success
Texas exceeds national job growth averages with 327,400 new jobs, as Governor Abbott highlights the state's economic strength ...
Andrews man appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to state council
Donald "Donny" Booth, of Andrews, was appointed to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services (GETAC).
Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 143 Texas counties amid rising wildfire threats
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, drought conditions from a "torrid October" are heightening the risk of wildfires ...
Gov. Greg Abbott talks travel and tourism to Texas during fireside chat at American Airlines HQ
Gov. Greg Abbott spoke about the boost the State Fair of Texas and SpaceX have been for Texas during fireside chat at American Airlines headquarters.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces Andrews as 'Film Friendly Texas Designation'
ANDREWS, Texas — Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday that the City of Andrews is now a film friendly Texas ...