AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas man whose execution was halted because of a last-ditch subpoena won’t testify in person before lawmakers. Robert Roberson was scheduled to appear Monday before a Texas House committee. Last week, Roberson had been scheduled to become the first person in the U.S. executed over a murder conviction linked to…… MORE
BEIRUT (AP) — Israel says it is planning to carry out more strikes in Lebanon against a Hezbollah-run financial institution that it targeted the night before. It says the militant group uses the deposits of Lebanese people to finance rocket attacks against Israel. Israeli forces struck at least 15 branches of Al-Qard Al-Hasan late Sunday.…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House national security spokesman John Kirby says President Joe Biden is “deeply concerned” about the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran. Kirby said Monday that the administration still isn’t certain if the classified information was leaked or hacked. Kirby says administration officials…… MORE
The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year. The entertainment giant also announced that it anticipates naming its new CEO in early 2026. Gorman will become chairman on Jan. 2, 2025. He will succeed Mark Parker, who is leaving after serving on…… MORE
McDonald’s says it agreed to host former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania store over the weekend but that it isn’t endorsing a candidate in the U.S. presidential race. Trump staffed the fry station at a McDonald’s in suburban Philadelphia on Sunday before answering questions through the drive-thru window. In a message to employees obtained…… MORE
Elon Musk is pledging to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his political action committee’s petition backing the Constitution. The giveaway by the Donald Trump supporter is raising questions and alarms among some election experts who say it’s a violation of the law to link a cash handout to signing a…… MORE
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal rule banning fake online reviews is now in effect. The Federal Trade Commission issued the final rule in August banning the sale or purchase of online reviews. It allows the agency to seek civil penalties against knowing violators. The rule that took effect Monday bans reviews and testimonials attributed to…… MORE
(FORT WORTH) – FORT WORTH STAR TELEGRAM – If you’re considering voting early in Tarrant County, know in advance wait times have been running up to 45 minutes to do that, at some polling locations. The Fort Worth Star Telegram reports the HSC voting site was one of a dozen or more across the county…… MORE
(WBAP/KLIF News ) – Early voting in the November 5 general election officially got underway in Texas Monday morning. Eligible residents are casting ballots for the president of the United States, U.S. and state senate seats as well as key local issues. Dallas County Election Administrator Heider Garcia said transparency is top of mind. “It…… MORE
Early voting for the November 5, 2024, Uniform Election runs from Monday, October 21, 2024 – Friday, November 1, 2024, Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked) is Friday, October 25, 20 The State of Texas provides a dedicated website that offers real-time updates and historical data on early voter…… MORE
