Eric Williams was sentenced to die by lethal injection, but like many death row prisoners, his case has been delayed by appeals for years.
After rainstorms across the state on Monday, early voting turnout is lower more than it already would be compared with 2020.
Today, in a major victory for the family, a district judge signed a dismissal order in the case of four-year-old Drake Pardo, who was originally removed by CPS from his home in June.
With Kaufman, Palo Pinto, and Stephens counties passing resolutions to become "Second Amendment sanctuaries," the total number of such counties in Texas grows to eleven.
In a small victory for the Pardos, Judge Tracy Gray ordered 4-year-old Drake moved from foster care to the home of a family friend while the CPS case remains pending before the Texas Supreme Court.
State Senator Bob Hall said the ruling was “the most egregious display of injustice” that he has seen. Hall said CPS had “zero evidence” in their case against the family.
The Pardo family awaits a decision on whether or not their son Drake will be returned to them as the presiding judge imposes a gag order during the hearing.
The family's advocates claim that Child Protective Services failed to properly notify Ashley and Daniel Pardo of the allegations being levied against them.
