Mexican President Says Texas Court Ruling Discriminates Against Poor Defendants

Nieto asks U.S. Supremes to review notorious Austin case

"...Texas' Court of Criminal Appeals has "cut off meaningful judicial..."

Aug. 29, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Federal Court Grants Wood a Stay of Execution

Federal Judge stays Wood's execution, opining that state courts trampled due process

"...Judge Orlando Garcia granted Jeffery Wood a 30-day stay of execution in order to give the court time to..."

Aug. 21, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Is Texas Breaking the Law?

State poised to execute another Mexican national

"...If the state of Texas goes through with the planned July 7 execution..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Six-Week Abortion Ban Leads List of Bad New Texas Laws

Parade of horribles comes courtesy of the 87th Texas Legislature

"...In odd-numbered years in Texas, Sep­tem­ber 1 – Wednesday, as the Chronicle went to..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Margin of Error

Some Texas high schools may be violating the "top 10%" law, which guarantees admission to UT and other Texas colleges and universities, by exaggerating the number of students in the top 10% of their graduating classes.

"...The director of under-graduate admissions at the University of Texas says a..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...A strange sensation – hope – pervades the Texas Democratic Party this year and has resulted in something..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

3rd Court: Experience Counts

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

"...Two contested races for slots on the bench of Texas' 3rd Court of Appeals are the most important..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"...have ever imagined using the phrase, 'I just got off the phone with Kim Kardashian,'" said Bryce Benjet, lead..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Last-Minute Appeals Aim to Stop First Texas Execution of 2019

Drugs, mental illness, disability factors in 2008 infant murder

"...The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals granted its first stay of..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Parliament of Experts

Did 'expert testimony' convict an innocent woman of murder?

"...Jan. 30, 2003, was supposed to be a day off for Victoria Gutierrez. Instead, the then-19-year-old Mexican immigrant was..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Rodney Reed Loses Latest Appeals

Longtime death row inmate will challenge the court's ruling

"...Rodney Reed's legal battle will continue following the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' decision to deny the death..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Supremes to Examine Death Row Appeals

Supreme Court agrees to hear three Texas death row appeals during its new term

"...So far, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear three Texas death row appeals..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas Executing Inmates at Near-Record Pace

Aug. 7 execution date set for inmate who claims mental retardation

"...Continuing a pace of executions that, if it holds, would nearly tie 2010's..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...The current list of declared Democratic judicial candidates includes the following:..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Death Watch: U.S. Supreme Court Steps In

Highest court to consider two Texas death penalty cases

"...The U.S. Supreme Court ordered Monday that it will take up two pivotal..."

June 10, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: The Quality of State Killings

Why is the TDCJ so reluctant to test death drugs?

"...Friday's news that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stayed Jeffery Wood's execution –..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Executing Texas' Law of Parties

Jeff Wood never killed anybody; Robert Pruett may not have either. Why does the state want to put them both to death?

"...It's been a slow summer in Texas' death chamber, with executions stayed left and right, state..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...candidate Bill White and the House delegation were wiped off the map. In 2014, it was déjà vu all..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Science of Injustice

Capital murder case highlights Texas courts' resistance to physical evidence

"...Jan. 2, 1999, Daniel Raglind was searching a section of the Sam Houston National Forest with his son Todd..."

Aug. 19, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Chronicle Endorsements: State of Texas

Senate, House, State Board of Education, and more races

"...Rampant gerrymandering makes most Texas Senate seats so secure that endorsements are almost irrelevant...."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature

Death Watch: “Texas Seven” Member Contests “Law of Parties”

A robbery ended in a police officer death while Patrick Murphy waited outside. Current Texas law holds him responsible.

"...Editor’s Note: After this story went to press, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals denied Patrick Murphy’s request to..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

“Texas Seven” Escapee Set for Execution

Inmate challenges original conviction, post-escape "law of parties" verdict

"...for his role in the biggest prison escape in Texas history. For that crime and a murder that followed,..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Appeals Court: Name Your Death Drugs, Texas

A ruling in name only

"...The 3rd Court of Appeals agreed that the state's Department of Criminal..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Third Court Turns Bright Red

Dem Diane Henson loses her seat But Keith Hampton isn't giving up

"...won all four balloted seats on the influential Third Court of Appeals, turning the entire court red save for..."

Nov. 9, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Dictator, Dictate: President Joe Biden can order the assassination of the six conservative members of the Supreme Court and..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature

Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online

Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1

"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the coronavirus pandemic..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Death Watch: Appeals, Waived Appeals, and Conflicting Findings

Fifth Circuit strikes down request to test death drugs

"...The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a motion for stay of..."

Sept. 23, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Appeals Court: Patterson Looking for Escape Hatch?

Justice's departure from court would tilt the political balance

"...After four months of uncertainty over who would succeed the late Judge Scott..."

Oct. 16, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Appeals Court Rules Against WilCo Constable: The fight continues

Constable Gary Griffin's attorney: 'This case is not over.'

"...On Nov. 28, the 3rd Court of Appeals in Austin ruled against Precinct 1 Constable..."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...vowing to re-create Alex Jones’ Infowars as a parody of itself, beginning in January. The satirical publication won the..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

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