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Steven Nelson executed in Texas for murder of young pastor

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Texas executes man for 2011 murder of church pastor

The State of Texas executed a Black man convicted of killing a pastor during a robbery in 2011, despite his claims that while he was present during the crime he was not responsible for the murder.

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Texas man set to be executed for killing a pastor in his own church

A Texas man convicted of beating and suffocating a Dallas area pastor in his own church is facing scheduled execution Wednesday evening.

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Texas Executes Steven Lawayne Nelson for 2011 Murder of Arlington Pastor

Texas executed Steven Lawayne Nelson for the murder of Pastor Clint Dobson, with AG Ken Paxton stating that justice was served for the victims' families.

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Every Woman Who Leaves This Texas Prison Program Comes Out With a Job

A reentry program near Waco, Texas, has proven successful. Not only does every participant come out with a job, but their ...

Texas Proceeds with First Execution of the Year Amid Capital Punishment Debate

Texas executes Steven Nelson, convicted for a pastor's 2011 murder, amidst debates on capital punishment ethics.

Trump administration weighs whether to accept Gov. Abbott's offer of military bases, jail cells to help with immigration enforcement efforts

The governor made the offer during meetings with President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan at the White House on Wednesday.

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California woman declared Texas’ first female sexually violent predator after early release

The Comal County Criminal District Attorney's Office said the woman admitted to engaging in role-playing games with pen pals ...

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