Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts. "We're seeing unprecedented amounts of candidates running," said Glen..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

Dems run en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...contested primaries for nominations to the state's two high courts...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Abortions in the Name of God

Dr. Willie Parker joins faith leaders to launch statewide campaign

"...and lives according to his deeply held spiritual values of Christianity...."

March 7, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: A Tragedy, Upon a Tragedy, Upon Another Tragedy; or, the Death and Despair of Jail Inmates

Law professor Ron Beal argues that Gov. Abbott, under the cover of the pandemic, has usurped the power of the judicial branch

"..."as to these criminals, we're going to get them off the street and keep them off the street." The..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Ron Beal

Supreme Attention

Four candidates and only two open seats in play in high court race

"...In the race for Texas Supreme Court Place 7, two Democrats are competing for a chance..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Honorable Charlie Baird

Judge Charlie Baird is ruffling official feathers at the Travis County Courthouse

"...mornings are always busy in Travis County's 299th District Court. Defendants and family members sit in the gallery, a..."

May 30, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

High-Speed Rail Plan Scores Eminent Domain Power

Texas Supreme Court sides with Texas Central Railroad

"...big victory on June 24 at the Texas Supreme Court, which ruled that the private enterprise enjoys the eminent..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Signs of Grandstanding

"...In another of his regular attempts to get his name in the..."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Indictments Pending: TRMPAC, TAB, and the Travis Co. D.A.

"...upon information provided by the Travis Co. district attorney's office. They describe, in general terms, the current status of..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Edna Injustice Update

After more than a year-and-a-half in prison for a crime he insists he did not commit, Rick Patterson, one of 29 blacks arrested and charged with selling drugs in Edna, Texas, was granted parole.

"...29 blacks arrested and charged with selling minor amounts of crack cocaine to a police informant in 2002 in..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...Patterson was born in the small Southeast Texas city of Edna, seat of Jackson Co. and just north of..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Courtside: From Meurer to Earle

"...With Judge Jeanne Meurer leaving the bench of the 98th District Court after nearly 20 years and..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Operation Crackdown' Update

Court grants appeal rehearing to one of 29 black residents in Edna, Texas, charged with drug dealing in connection with a 2002 undercover sting operation

"...On May 9, Texas' 13th Court of Appeals in Corpus Christi granted Frederick Patterson's..."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Travis Bench Is Solid Blue

Dems pick up another local judicial post, plus another high-court seat

"...was actually facing challengers), and with the election victory of Magistrate Judge Jim Coronado, who won handily in the..."

Nov. 7, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

March 4 primary election

"...voters must vote in their precinct. For a list of precinct locations, call 238-VOTE (8683) or see www.co.travis.tx.us/county_clerk/election/20080304/polls.asp...."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Thou Shalt Not Sue?

Van Orden's suit against the Ten Commandments is no slam-dunk.

"...state Capitol (in his view, an unconstitutional state endorsement of religion) reaches the U.S. Supreme Court, as it just..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Patterson Appeal Denied Again

Thirteenth Court of Appeals denies for second time the appeal of Frederick Patterson, one of 29 black residents in Edna rounded up and charged with dealing crack

"...On Oct. 26 the Corpus Christi-based 13th Court of Appeals denied for the second time the..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Convicted Killer Cites Inept Counsel

Arturo Diaz makes bid for new trial to avoid Sept. 26 execution date

"...during a botched robbery attempt in the living room of a two-bedroom apartment in McAllen, where Nichols lived when..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Top 10 Joints

"...Our favorite North Dakota farmers were back in federal court, again trying to get the Drug Enforcement Administration to..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Jordan Smith

Norwood Trial: Morton Murder at Stake Monday

Judge to determine whether or not to allow testimony of second killing

"...point in Mark Norwood’s trial for the 1988 murder of Debra Baker should come Monday morning. Prior to the..."

Sept. 19, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Off the Record

Threadgill's reopens its original location in historic fashion, Spoon gets remixed, and Neil Young's Greendale takes the stage

"...hosted a tribute to Walter Hyatt with David Ball of Uncle Walt's Band and the Belleville Outfit. Two nights..."

April 4, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies at this year's hybrid event. The..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Songs of Freedom in Tulia

"...infamous 1999 Tulia drug busts. On June 16, 12 of the remaining Tulia defendants were finally released from jail..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Live Election Night Results & Updates

The latest from the polls and candidate watch parties

"...likely his pro tem. There'll be three City Council run-offs: It's looking like Natasha Harper-Madison and Mariana Salazar in..."

Nov. 6, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Off the Record

The politics of Austin music in 2008: Barack Obama boogies back to Texas, a Man From Plains, and the Live Music Task Force

"...than here in Austin, where local producer Bruce Newman of Barnstormers Music exposed archived recordings of Ashley Alexandra Dupré,..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Headlines

"...Council meets today, Dec. 13, for its final meeting of the year. Expect discussions on the APD's staffing plan,..."

Dec. 14, 2018 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "There's a movie, a little-known movie called..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...if their convictions are thrown out by the state Court of Criminal Appeals, as recommended last month by a..."

April 11, 2003 News Feature

Okay, We're a Bit Biased on This One …

"...but we would really like to see some sort of shield law for journalists that can protect us from..."

Dec. 12, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "So here's to another half-century of ......"

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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