Defending the Innocent in Texas

The Texas Center for Actual Innocence is open for business at the UT Law School

"...professor Bill Allison received a call from the Wisconsin Innocence Project asking if he would act as local counsel..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...Petroleum began drilling for natural gas on Padre Island National Seashore on April 13, with the permission of the..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

A national conference comes to Austin to examine wrongful convictions

"...More than 150 people attended the National Innocence Conference at the Austin Hilton Convention Center Hotel..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Naked City

A study looks at how, when, and why innocent prisoners ever get exonerated

"...During the National Innocence Conference held at UT two weeks ago, Samuel..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...larger effort that I've been working on with the Innocence Project. We needed to make sure that defense attorneys..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

Dallas D.A. Says Supremes Should Take Jimenez Case

Watkins asking court to decide standard for actual innocence

"...What does it take to prove actual innocence? That is among the questions now before the U.S...."

Oct. 31, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...and has notably claimed half the budget of the Innocence Project of Texas. The Innocence Project will lose a..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature

After 20 Years, Rosa Jimenez Is Exonerated for a Murder That Didn’t Happen

The child she was babysitting wasn’t murdered, judge says

"...the exoneration granted, Jimenez was asked at a press conference minutes later how she felt...."

Aug. 7, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Res Publica

Good times for good citizens: Feb. 27-March 5

"...HISPANIC FUTURES CONFERENCE 10am-2pm. Eastside Memorial High School, 1012 Arthur Stiles Rd.,..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...try to force a hearing in which evidence of innocence (never presented to a jury by the incompetent trial..."

July 11, 2003 Column

Naked City

"...Prior to the meeting, the coalition held a press conference to decry disparate treatment between eastern and western Travis..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

He's Coming Back

Who gets punished when George W. Bush comes home to Austin after losing the election.

"...the Texas delegation was housed for the 1988 Republican National Convention, George W. was courting the Texas press corps...."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Sxsw

"...over 700 bands playing this year's South by Southwest conference? You are only one person, with two legs, three..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• The World Cup international futból championship tournament began last week, so little work..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...The phrase "shit-hot," cribbed from some international band's bio, comes to mind when trying to put..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Police Group Announces Support for Further Investigation Into Rodney Reed Case

His execution is set for Nov. 20

"...of Stacey Stites in Bastrop, has long proclaimed his innocence, and his case has drawn increasing national and international..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Justice Can Wait

On eve of hearing, Perry reshuffles the Forensic Science Commission

"...state's Forensic Science Commission was scheduled to hear from national fire expert Craig Beyler regarding his conclusions in the..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postscripts

Upcoming literary events in Austin.

"...The Western Writers of America holds its 46th annual national convention in Kerrville this year from June 13-17 at..."

June 9, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...the world, finally dethroned in 2000 by the right-wing National Action Party (PAN) and its presidential candidate, Vicente Fox,..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

War Made Easy

New echoes of Vietnam: 'Withdrawal would cripple U.S. credibility'

"...Iraqis to take up the burden of their country's national security while insisting that military control must remain in..."

July 15, 2005 News Feature by Norman Solomon

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...also planning an April 2006 symposium to bring together international experts on prison oversight. Four other Texans have also..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Weed Watch

HB 658 seeks to legalize medical marijuana in Texas

"...Executive Director Noelle Davis said during a noon press conference on the Capitol steps. "This is not about partying,..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...get a job with a real newspaper, like The National Enquirer?" I only sent home Xerox copies of my..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Naked City

"...wrongful conviction compensation. For more, see "Graves Sues for Innocence," Feb. 28, at austinchronicle.com/newsdesk. – Jordan Smith Lawrence Lessig:..."

March 4, 2011 News Feature

Texas Death Penalty Sentencing Declines

A new report shows sentencing on the decline – but Texas is still No. 1 when it comes to killing

"...out 24 executions in 2009, nearly half of the national total. (Alabama put to death six people, making it..."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...DMN that his brother had assured him of his innocence. The younger Morales had two Top 40 hits in..."

Jan. 10, 2003 News Feature

One City, Three Books

Austin's become a popular place for public reading programs.

"...of the Austin Public Library (APL) giving a press conference about the new Mayor's Book Club. Like Seattle, Chicago,..."

April 19, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Rock Around the Biological Clock

Yes Sir, That's My Baby

"...of the last things I did was sing the National Anthem at the Cotton Bowl for World Cup Soccer...."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Murder in the Suburbs

Good Luck Penny

"...would be coming to Sarah's house for a "family conference" along with family friends Steve and Pat Muller...."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy