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Keeping an eye on 3 executions and the latest developments in those cases
SUMMARY: Three executions are making headlines today. Rodney Reed, on Texas‘ death row for a 1996 rape and murder, is seeking DNA testing from the murder weapon to prove his innocence. While the Supreme Court has allowed him to pursue this, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals shows resistance, with no clear timeline for a ruling. Tonight, Travis Mullis is set to be executed for the 2008 murder of his three-month-old son, a crime he attributed to the child’s crying. Lastly, Marcelus Williams, convicted in 2001, is scheduled for lethal injection after concerns about racial bias in his trial were dismissed by Missouri’s Supreme Court and governor.
We’re keeping an eye on three executions and the latest developments in those cases today,
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Fort Worth ISD superintendent's contract under review
SUMMARY: The Fort Worth ISD School Board may decide today on Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsay’s contract amid community criticism over declining accountability ratings and STAR test results. The district’s scores dropped from a B in 2022 to a C, now trailing behind Dallas ISD by 11 percentage points and Houston ISD by 14. Last week, many community leaders expressed concerns about leadership accountability during a meeting. Ramsay, who has been in her position for two years and earns over $330,000 annually, is seen by some as receiving unfair criticism. The board meeting begins tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Fort Worth ISD Service Center.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is once again discussing the superintendent’s job. Dr. Angelica Ramsey’s performance is under review as members of the community call for change.
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Father scheduled for execution 16 years after sonโs murder
SUMMARY: On February 1, 2008, Travis James Mullis’s three-month-old son, Elijah, was found dead on Seawall Boulevard in Galveston. Mullis confessed to strangling and stomping on Elijah’s head after experiencing a “breaking point” during a stressful day, which began with his attempt to molest an 8-year-old girl. After discarding Elijah’s body, he fled, eventually surrendering at a police station in Philadelphia. Mullis was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death. His execution is scheduled for tonight, though his defense cited mental health issues, challenging his competency, which was ultimately deemed adequate.
Sixteen years after the body of an infant was found along Seawall Blvd. in Galveston, the father of the child is scheduled for execution in Huntsville. Travis James Mullis, 38, was convicted of the 2008 capital murder of his 3-month-old son, Alijah.
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Kyle Police Department in need of more mental health resources | FOX 7 Austin
SUMMARY: Matthew Leathers, a mental health officer with the Kyle Police Department, emphasizes a compassionate approach to law enforcement by spending extended time on mental health calls. He responds to numerous calls daily, aiming to support individuals during their crises by connecting them to therapy, rehab, and social services. However, Hayes County lacks sufficient mental health resources, requiring police to transport individuals to facilities outside the area, often leading to repeated crises due to insufficient inpatient care. Efforts to improve mental health resources are underway, with plans to enhance funding and partnerships to better serve the community’s needs.
The lack of mental health resources in the state is impacting Kyle police officers‘ ability to respond to incidents. The police chief …
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