Texas’ Robert Roberson gets new execution date in ‘shaken baby’ case ... and more news

A Texas judge scheduled Robert Roberson to be executed Oct. 16, granting the Texas attorney general’s request nearly a year after the death row inmate narrowly avoided lethal injection. This is Roberson’s third execution date in the 22 years he’s spent on death row. In other news, five North Texas mayors are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to revive two bills aimed at reshaping Dallas Area Rapid Transit during the upcoming special legislative session; the best place to rent in America isn’t a large urban city — it’s a suburb in Collin County. McKinney claimed the top spot on RentCafe’s best cities for renters in 2025, outperforming 149 other markets; Dallas’ population of those 65 and older is growing rapidly, making the region especially vulnerable to scams. For help spotting the red flags, along with prevention tips and resources, check out this article at DallasNews.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices