Baird To Rule on Recusal From Willingham Hearing

Willingham family seeks posthumous declaration of innocence

"...put on hold last week after District Judge Charlie Baird said he would wait for lawyers representing Willingham's surviving..."

Oct. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

It's my 737, I'll land if I want to; and a Day of Action against Wal-Mart.

"...tycoon is in a terrible tizzy because mean ol' Rick Baird, boss of the Hailey airport, won't let Sir..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Third Court Rules in Willingham Case

Matter must be referred to Judge Stubblefield

"...to grant recusal of Travis Co. District Judge Charlie Baird in the case of executed inmate Cameron Todd Willingham...."

Dec. 21, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Innocence Commission Gets Nod From House Committee

On the heels of Texas' first posthumous exoneration, House committee finally passes Commission bill

"...Still, said McClendon, Gov. Rick Perry has promised he'll sign the measure into law..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Perry Finally Pardons Cole

Twenty-five years after Cole was wrongly named rapist, Perry finally issues a pardon

"...after he died in prison, on March 1, Gov. Rick Perry finally signed a posthumous pardon clearing Timothy Cole..."

March 2, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cole Family Still in Search of a Pardon

Tim Cole would've been 49 today. Instead he died in prison -- and his family is still searching for peace.

"...traveled to the Capitol Wednesday to call on Gov. Rick Perry to grant Cole a posthumous pardon...."

July 1, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Are Fire Marshals Shirking Their Duty?

Fire experts testify in Willingham wrongful conviction case

"...Hurst testified during a hearing before District Judge Charlie Baird that there's no proof the fire that killed the..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Willingham Family Appeals to Third Court

Family hopes to see last week's ruling overturned

"...ruled last week that Travis County District Judge Charlie Baird should have sought recusal from presiding over a hearing..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Conduct Unbecoming: Prosecutor Dealt Another Slap

Court finds assistant D.A. withheld evidence

"...May 28 ruling by Travis County District Judge Charlie Baird, McFarland "thwarted efforts" by a defendant's attorneys to discover..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Election 2006: Local Results

Democrats score a shutout in Travis and Hays

"...at a Hays Co. polling place between state Rep. Patrick Rose, D-Dripping Springs, and Republican Rick Green, whom Rose..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Chronicle readers, we initially welcomed the anti-Bush novelty of maverick Kinky Friedman. But however entertaining as a candidate, if..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Star Trek: Nemesis

"...Directed by: Stuart Baird. Starring: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, Levar Burton,..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Chronicle readers, we initially welcomed the anti-Bush novelty of maverick Kinky Friedman. But however entertaining as a candidate, if..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Chronicle readers, we initially welcomed the anti-Bush novelty of maverick Kinky Friedman. But however entertaining as a candidate, if..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

Judge To Review Willingham Case

Baird sets hearing for Oct. 6-7

"...District Judge Charlie Baird will hold a two-day hearing in October to consider..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

You Be the Judge

Sex, lies, and politics in the 331st District Court

"...the race for chair. Naranjo's longtime friend and ally Rick Cofer was the first; the former assistant county and..."

March 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

12 Jurors Found Him Guilty of Murder. Gov. Abbott Thinks He Knows Better.

An Army sergeant thought he could get away with murdering a Black Lives Matter protester, and he might be right

"...happens in places like Uganda and El Salvador," said Rick Cofer, a former Travis County assistant district attorney now..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Endorsements

Democratic and Republican Primaries, March 7

"...independent candidates already in the race against incumbent Gov. Rick Perry (see above). Former Houston Congressman Chris Bell, who..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Feature

Rock and a Hard Place

Twenty Dollar Vibe

"...Bukka Allen and Independence Day's producer, ex-Georgia Satellite Dan Baird. Yet for all the well-intentioned lip service Larson and..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Top 9 Criminal Justice Stories

"...Criminal District Judges Wilford Flowers, Bob Perkins, and Charlie Baird all announced they would retire in 2010, heating up..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Cole's Posthumous Exoneration Is First for Texas

In clearing Timothy Cole's name, Travis Co. judge does what Lubbock officials refused to do

"...But on Friday afternoon, Travis Co. District Judge Charlie Baird formally exonerated Cole – setting free, at least, his..."

Feb. 13, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Endorsements

"...a Democrat; the major issue that separates him from Rick Perry proves it. Public education is the last ideological..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Targeting Wrongful Convictions

Bills attempt to right the wrongs that put Texas at the forefront of wrongful convictions

"...in the Travis Co. District Court of Judge Charlie Baird. It was the state's first posthumous exoneration. (Cole's family..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...Yesterday morning, I called Governor Rick Perry's office for comment on a widespread rumor that..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dem Results: Few Surprises

Several Democratic incumbents easily secured victory Tuesday night

"...the outcome in a district so new and untried. "Rick Perry tried to pick our congressman," Doggett told a..."

June 1, 2012 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

¿Agua Fest?

"...Where was Dan Baird during the recent Georgia Satellites show in San Antonio?..."

May 30, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW List No. 6

Ghostland struts, Suzanne Vega strums, Pat Benatar speaks

"...Storm, indie folkies Jamestown Revival, trust fund punks Yuppie Pricks, blues brothers Amplified Heat, sophisticated pop vocalist Walker Lukens,..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Top 10 State Stories

Not even an expensive trial lawyer could save Tom DeLay

"...was posthumously exonerated in 2009 by District Judge Charlie Baird (the state's first posthumous exoneration), but it took more..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The Big May Takeaway

Highlights of last night's GOP and Democratic primaries

"...Rosemary Lehmberg: The incumbent district attorney beat challenger Charlie Baird 74% to 26%. How is that disappointing? Rumors were..."

May 30, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...County court seat opens up with District Judge Charlie Baird's decision not to seek re-election next year to the..."

Dec. 4, 2009 News Feature

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