Texas Lege Stands Still on Justice Reform

But God forbid we take your guns away

"...for which Sandra Bland was brought to the Waller County jail where she died in 2015 – only to..."

May 31, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Headlines

"...arrest – before her subsequent death in the Waller County jail – was released by a Dallas TV station..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature

No Sanctuary

Sanctuary city bill set to pass House today

"...simply isn't necessary: Immigration officers are housed at the county jail and will undertake deportation proceedings for any illegal..."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

What TYC Security?

Perry appointee bounced from youth prisons job after two months

"...former commissioner of the Texas Juvenile Probation and the Dallas County Juvenile Advisory Board, but she previously served on..."

Dec. 1, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...that the "Wade" from that case was the former Dallas County DA, Henry Wade. Those who forget history are..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...in the high-volume inner-city cocaine rings of Houston or Dallas, or in a major trafficking hub like Laredo. It..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...passed constitutional muster by the U.S. Supreme Court.) Travis County District Attorney Ronnie Earle shares that concern, saying "it..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of Paxton’s impeachment – will soon serve a 10-day jail sentence for contempt of court, the Austin Business Journal..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...years old she escaped her broken home in Llano County. A teenage runaway, she wanted nothing more than a..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...Old Jail Tours Sept. 4, Fredericksburg, www.pioneermuseum.net/old-jail.html..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

For Texas Prisoners, COVID-19 Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence

Criminal justice advocates warn of outbreaks behind bars

"...The true number of those infected in county jails is even harder to know, because many counties..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...Travis County has seen two district attor­neys since 1977. From that..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

"...about Mexico's contested presidential election, see news.yahoo.com/fc/world/mexico. Naked City• County commissioners asked the Travis Co. Healthcare District to trim..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature

Council Watch

High Chairs, Water Systems, and Jails

"...The city also may have to contract out with jail space providers, or even build a new pen, if..."

July 21, 1995 News Column

Chronicle Endorsements

July 14 Primary Run-off Election and Senate District 14 Special Election

"...threw her support to state Sen. Royce West of Dallas. We are following her lead; West's decades of experience..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...May 14 while in custody at the Travis Co. Jail. Larkins was not breathing when deputies found him in..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

Austin Taxes

Too high, too low, just right -- or all of the above?

"...cents lower than Houston, nearly 30 cents lower than Dallas, and 46 cents lower than Fort Worth. If Austin..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...Center (which is owned by Nancy A. Nasher) in Dallas through October. Through October 2021, #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit,..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...Coffey had no choice but to shoot Ms. King," Dallas attorney Steven DeWolf wrote in his final report on..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...ominous long-term consequences. All the minority senators (led by Dallas Democrat Royce West) could do was to filibuster to..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Lege Lines: Weak Oversight Rules, School Vouchers Pass Senate, and More...

Lege pushes weak oversight rules, school voucher bill sails through Senate, and more...

"...transfer the Public Integrity Unit out of the Travis County District Attorney's office, and started to debate the weakest..."

April 24, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Think Positive

"...and fined - or even handcuffed and locked in jail...."

May 8, 1998 Column

Postmarks

"...was originally assessed a term of probation with no jail time. It was only when Mr. Prater refused to..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Enjoy fall foliage, festivals, and fairs

"...State Fair of Texas Oct. 1-17, Dallas, www.bigtex.com..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Keel: The Real Deal

He's No Andy Griffith

"...Travis County Sheriff Terry Keel recently bragged about the time that..."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...crime. There is no honor among thieves. The Freestone County Historical Museum in Fairfield pleaded on social media for..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

This Ain't No KOA

Don't Let the Tent Flap Hit You on Your Way Out...

"...that to this date. If they end up in jail, they'll just bounce back out."..."

Feb. 16, 1996 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Saddle up your reindeer

"...from 25 historic sites, attractions, and destinations in a six-county region between Brewster County and El Paso County to..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...in Texas, namely in Harris Co. and north of Dallas, in Carrollton and Farmers Branch. Moreover, the Texas Legislature..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

"...out of another run for president. Camp represents Hays County. -- Amy Smith..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

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