Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...America to operate the facility. Critics worldwide have faulted CCA for making huge profits off the imprisonment of innocent..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature

Keller Safe From Impeachment...For Now

Lon Burnam pulls impeachment resolution, but says he'll file again in 2011 if necessary

"...her defense, Keller has argued that she told former CCA General Counsel Ed Marty that the clerk's office closes..."

June 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Contradictory Keller Conclusions

To impeach or not to impeach

"...justice system," she said. "It is serious." But former CCA Judge Frank Maloney said lawmakers should not begin impeachment..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hits Keep Coming for "Killer" Keller

Public invited to speak Monday in favor of impeaching presiding judge

"...with misconduct related to her infamous claim that the CCA closes at 5pm -- a move that blocked death..."

April 23, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...in 2007. Berchelmann, a Republican, also served on the CCA for three years – appointed to the bench by..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature

Judge Points Fingers

Keller tries to salvage her judicial career

"...any further access by Mr. Richard's lawyer with the CCA" concerning a possible stay...."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

T. Don Hutto: Lipstick on a Doberman

WilCo commissioners voted to renew the T. Don Hutto contract, apparently because it's good for children

"...in prison for no reason." Ann Brown noted that CCA's CEO made about $1.8 million last year "on the..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Top 10 Public-Safety Stories

"...a death row inmate's appeal and ensuring his death. CCA Judge Barbara Her­vey stepped forward, organizing the Criminal Justice..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Court Denies Rodney Reed Appeal

Death row inmate Rodney Reed still denied relief in courts

"...The opinion is here...."

Dec. 17, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...(previously they were required to buy phone cards through CCA). Activists will collect donated gifts for child detainees, including..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Feature

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Nov. 4 General Election

"...Bush administration is dithering and delaying – and John McCain promises more of the same. We need a broad..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Keller Immune to Justice

'Killer' Keller off the hook for closing courthouse doors

"...the case first had to be considered by the CCA. The appeal was delayed because his attorneys had computer..."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Integrity Unit Members Hunker Down

New unit begins review of how Texas criminal justice system stacks up

"...the handling of post-conviction writs of habeas corpus. The CCA receives up to 8,000 writs each year, Hervey noted..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...sleep unless I fought what Homeland Security and crony CCA is doing to innocent people for profit, and God..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

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"...a distant third. On the GOP side, Sen. John McCain defeated Mitt Romney, with Mike Huckabee bringing up the..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Courtside: From Meurer to Earle

"...declared a challenge. Given the current anger focused on CCA Chief Justice Sharon Keller – who closed the courthouse..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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"...Facility, a detention facility for immigrant families – after CCA promised the county free legal defense and a $250,000..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

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"...Long asserted. Once revised provisions are ratified next week, CCA will pay any Hutto legal bills and the salary..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounts

Georgia detention center, Texas' usual suspects in spotlight

"...apprehended in armed ICE raids. Though on its website CCA objects to the "myth" that "private prison companies are..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounting

"...apprehended in armed ICE raids. Though on its website CCA objects to the “myth” that “private prison companies are..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

Yogurt-Shop Murders Update

District Judge remands Robert Springsteen to Travis Co., where he'll remain in jail until retrial for murder in connection with infamous yogurt-shop killings

"...Springsteen himself did not testify. On June 6, the CCA overturned Scott's conviction as well, sending it back to..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

T. Don Hutto: Homeland Security Bars U.N. Inspector

Homeland Security clangs detention center's door shut on U.N. investigator Jorge Bustamante

"...is tracking more than $60,000 in campaign contributions by CCA to legislators, who in turn promote private, for-profit prisons...."

May 11, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Refugees Remain in Taylor Prison

ACLU files suit to spring children from 'residential facility'

"...children, many of whom are asylum seekers. Of course, CCA is in the incarceration business, and at Hutto, families..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

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"...Alliance are partners in the revitalization as well. Charlie McCabe of the APF said that refurbishing Brush Square Park..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

Supremes Deny Review of Springsteen Case

Supreme Court says no to Travis Co. prosecutors' request to review case of Robert Springsteen IV, convicted in connection with infamous yogurt shop murders

"...Springsteen's case might actually pass constitutional muster. Nonetheless, the CCA sat on the case for another two years before..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Staying the Course in Huntsville

With the execution of death row inmate Willie Marcel Shannon, Texas earns the dubious distinction of having executed the 1,055th prisoner in U.S. since death penalty's 1976 reinstatement

"...did not cooperate, reports The Dallas Morning News. The CCA's Monday order sends Nealy's case back to Dallas Co...."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

"...daughter La'Trinda says her father will appeal to the CCA...."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...impossible to find Iraq mentioned on freshman incumbent Michael McCaul's Web site (although the word "terror" is prominent); he..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...impossible to find Iraq mentioned on freshman incumbent Michael McCaul's Web site (although the word "terror" is prominent); he..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...impossible to find Iraq mentioned on freshman incumbent Michael McCaul's Web site (although the word "terror" is prominent); he..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

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