raúlrsalinas and the Jail Machine: My Weapon Is My Pen

An intriguing history of one of Austin's longtime political and literary contributors

"...1972 was the year John Sinclair was released from prison, with the help of John Lennon's lyrical protest, "John..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Books Review by Sofia Resnick

Who Fired Tony Fabelo?

Last year's veto of the Criminal Justice Policy Council reflects a private agenda at the governor's office

"...Justice Policy Council and chief number-cruncher for the Texas prison system, shocked and bewildered many legislators of both parties...."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

'What Is Justice?'

A state program that enables offenders and their victims meet face-to-face has helped Andrew Papke take full responsibility for the drunken driving-related deaths of Beth Early and Daniel London.

"...three-hour drive back to Austin. Andrew returns to his prison cell at the Walls Unit in Huntsville, where he..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

The Documentary Craft

Hector Galán: The Texas Documentary Tour

"...inside the walls of the Santa Fe Maximum Security Prison...."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Shawshank Redemption

Frank Darabont's debut feature based on the Stephen King novella receives a 10th anniversary reissue. The prison drama features standout performances by Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.

"...hills of central Maine stands the Shawshank maximum security prison, a brooding stone obscenity rising out of the deeply..."

Sept. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...protester, and the state’s history of forced labor in prisons. Working chronologically, here are some of the biggest stories..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...A life-altering prison sentence would soon follow...."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

DVD Watch: 'A Man Escaped'

The perfect introduction to Robert Bresson

"...most elemental, is a grippingly taut drama about a prison escape by a French Resistance fighter from a Nazi..."

March 26, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...worked under the assumption that time in jail or prison is what corrects criminal behavior – and the more..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Immigrant Detention Blues

Unknown number of immigrants languish in private detention center in Taylor; a small but growing group is working to make their situation public knowledge

"...2006, and arrested everyone inside. The entire family remains imprisoned today...."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature by Diana Welch

I Saw the Light

Clifford Antone, hardcore to the end

"...The federal prison outside Bastrop is probably what people imagine "country club"..."

May 26, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...not bring a federal civil rights case against the prison based on "the deprivation of a single meal because..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Prisoners' Rights Crusader Ruiz Dies

David Ruiz, the Texas prison inmate whose name became synonymous with state prison reform, died Nov. 12 at the TDCJ hospital in Galveston.

"...David Ruiz, the Texas prison inmate whose name became synonymous with state prison reform,..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Last week 19 members of the notorious prison gang the Texas Syndicate were handed sentences from seven..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Why Is Doil Lane Still on Death Row?

Despite a Supreme Court ban on the execution of the mentally retarded, those prisoners remain on Texas' death row.

"...of his incarceration on death row. He's broken-hearted because prison officials have moved him to another cellblock -- away..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...arm of the U.S. Dept. of Justice), the nation's prison population jumped 2.6% in 2002, the largest increase in..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Picking Up the Pieces

Karr Conviction Closes Another Chapter in O'Hair Case

"...bar. Cortez, who is now serving time in state prison for murder, spent his money on two Mustangs, guns,..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Cross Examination

An El Paso medical supplier says the American Red Cross took part in an illegal scheme to ship medical supplies and other goods into Mexico without paying import taxes, and conspired to keep it a secret even after he was wrongfully imprisoned as a direct result.

"...buzzed with the story Andrews was telling from a prison pay phone in Mexico: how a used medical equipment..."

Feb. 25, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Ann Richards, pushed hard for drug treatment programs in prisons, outlining a 14,000-bed program for inmates, up to 80%..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature

Spotlights

"...With the nationwide prison population swelling and pressure and to "get tough on..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature

In Jail Forever?

Said's Story

"...trespassing, and sentenced to one year in Illinois State Prison. Overcrowding in the prison led to what should have..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Death Row Inmate Preaches to Prisoners Daily. Now the State Plans to Kill Him.

Saving body and soul

"...in clean white clothes standing before a row of prison bars. They cluster around a large blue tub, something..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...bail of $5,000. He would spend months bouncing between prisons: Val Verde, then Briscoe, then Segovia. He said conditions..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Texas Tests Limits of Death Penalty With Mentally Ill Man on Death Row

"[The] applicant is clearly 'crazy,' but he is also 'sane' under Texas law."

"...has been held at the Wayne Scott Unit, a prison southwest of Houston that houses the state's most mentally..."

March 24, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: SCOTUS Hears Texas Spiritual-Advisor Case

A prayer for the dying

"...chamber to lay on hands and pray over him. Prison officials said they would allow the pastor inside, but..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Council Recap: Help for Former Prisoners, An APD Shooting Settlement

Also, a split decision in SAN 2.0 ballot language suit

"...that helps those who are re-entering life outside of prison, was awarded a 12-month, $200,000 grant to develop a..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

A Dangerous Man

At 18, Billy Joe Wardlow took a man’s life. Nearly 30 years later, the state still wants his.

"...for on death row. He's also known for counseling prisoners having emotional trouble, fixing their typewriters, and scrubbing the..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Wayne Kramer Still Kicks Out the Jams

MC5 founder talks politics, prison, and the art of double guitar solos

"...and High Time. For Kramer, also an author and prison reform advocate, it’s time once again for revolution...."

Sept. 24, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Barbara's Fire

Attorney, teacher, and veteran fighter for freedom, Barbara Hines retires from a career mentoring students

"...Hutto Residential Center in rural Texas – actually more prison than refuge, for "teeming masses yearning to be free."..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

The Raid 2

This breathtaker is a relentless wall of action filmmaking that sets a new, bloody standard.

"...befriend Bangun’s son, Uco (Putra), who’s serving time in prison. So off Rama goes, after kissing his wife and..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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