SUMMARY: Robert Robertson, a death row inmate convicted of the 2002 shaken baby death of his daughter, will testify at the Texas Capitol, marking an unprecedented event as he near execution. A last-minute Texas Supreme Court ruling delayed his execution and allowed lawmakers to intervene, citing concerns over the validity of evidence used in his conviction. This case highlights bipartisan efforts to challenge the state‘s “junk science” law, which permits prisoners to contest convictions based on new scientific evidence. Lawmakers and advocates hope for a new trial, while the District Attorney’s Office has not commented on potential next steps.

Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson escaped execution Thursday night and on Monday, he will be out of prison for the day to testify before the very lawmakers who literally saved his life, at least temporarily.

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SUMMARY: Robert Roberson, 57, has spent 22 years on death row for his daughter’s 2002 murder, but he claims innocence. The Texas Board of Pardons denied his clemency request, prompting lawmakers to subpoena him for testimony. Days before his scheduled execution, a Travis County judge issued a last-minute restraining order; however, the Court of Criminal Appeals overturned it. The Texas Supreme Court later intervened, halting the execution temporarily. Roberson’s legal team argues that outdated evidence influenced his conviction, citing the “junk science law” from 2013 as a basis for a possible retrial, as the case continues to unfold with no new execution date.

The Texas Supreme Court delayed a death row inmate’s execution the very night he was set to die. This death penalty case has taken some twists and turns.

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SUMMARY: This weekend‘s weather will resemble today‘s, with occasional light sprinkles and brief showers, primarily near the Rio Grande. The forecast shows some breaks in clouds, but overall, expect limited rain—around a trace to a few hundredths of an inch, with only a 10% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow’s temperatures will start at 63°F at 7 a.m., reaching a high of 82°F, which is average for this time of year. Sunday will be slightly warmer, peaking at 85°F. Next week, temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 80s, surpassing seasonal averages.

Warming above average (again).

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