Life in Prison for Hemp

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

"...the "experience" of Asby and of Waco lab supervisor Charles Mott (now retired) to persuade jurors that what they..."

March 16, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tightening the Noose on Defendants

Court rulings whittle away Sixth Amendment

"...an adult, the "moral culpability is still great," Judge Charles Holcomb wrote for the majority upholding Meadoux's sentence. (At..."

Nov. 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Permission to Approach the Bedroom ... er, Bench?

Death row inmate denied retrial, despite evidence of affair between judge and prosecutor

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals denied death row inmate Charles Dean Hood's plea last week for a new hearing,..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

CCA Jump-Starts the Death Machine

Executions resume after Court of Criminal Appeals rules against death row inmates' challenges

"...one filed by Judge Cheryl Johnson (joined by Judge Charles Holcomb), the other by Judge Tom Price. In her..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Results

"...811,508 / 24.1% Court of Criminal Appeals, Place 8 Charles Holcomb (R)* 95,923 / 54.4% • 2,541,813 / 76.0%..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...and currently works as a clerk for CCA Judge Charles Holcomb, is challenging Baird. While Connor pledges to "faithfully..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...and currently works as a clerk for CCA Judge Charles Holcomb, is challenging Baird. While Connor pledges to "faithfully..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...and currently works as a clerk for CCA Judge Charles Holcomb, is challenging Baird. While Connor pledges to "faithfully..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Charles Holcomb (R)*..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Run-off Roundup

Keel Loses Bid for Criminal Appeals Court

"...With just under 2% voter turnout statewide, incumbent Judge Charles Holcomb seized a solid majority, edging out challenger Terry..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Run-off Roundup

Democrats and Republicans finalize their November slates

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Run-off Roundup

2006 Primary Run-off Results

"...Charles Holcomb - Incumbent 89,075 53.68% 2,051 20.64%..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...This race features incumbent Charles Holcomb, who is too old (by law) to complete..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature

Endorsements

"...This race features incumbent Charles Holcomb, who is too old (by law) to complete..."

March 31, 2006 News Feature

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Primary Colors: Part II

More races to watch, up and down the ballot

"...of House District 47, managed to get both incumbent Charles Holcomb and candidate Robert Francis kicked off the ballot..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

March 7 Primaries

"...• Charles Holcomb..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Lege Notes

Odds and ends – mostly odds – from under the pink granite dome

"...Keel seeks the Place 8 bench currently held by Charles Holcomb, who at 72 would only be allowed to..."

July 1, 2005 News Column

Dems Almost Steal School Finance Thunder

Underdogs' ambitious education package carried the support of a dozen Republicans and every House Democrat

July 1, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

3rd Court: Experience Counts

But what kind of experience? The D's and R's differ.

"...Criminal Appeals, where he is currently assigned to Judge Charles Holcomb. In that time, Green says, he has drafted..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Is the CCA 'Competent'?

"...Judge Tom Price, joined by Judges Sharon Johnson and Charles Holcomb, pointed out that David Chapman, the Fort Worth..."

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines

Feb. 21, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Ruwart 7,032 (2.4%) 72,625 (1.2%) * Railroad Commissioner R: Charles R. Matthews 144,180 (60.4%) 3,629,387 (77.0%) L: Carolyn Fields..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Railroad Commissioner: Charles Matthews..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...R: Charles R. Matthews..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...Railroad Commissioner: Charles Matthews..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

In and Out

Controversial sodomy law may be struck down

"...Mansfield, do not plan to run for re-election. Republican Charles Holcomb, a former appeals court judge from Tyler, will..."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Sxsw

"...ROBIN HOLCOMB: The lovely Ms. Holcomb is no newcomer to the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Election Results

Statewide Races

"...Charles Holcomb (D) 47%..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Election Endorsements

"...U.S. Rep., District 14: Charles "Lefty" Morris...."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board