Williams Receives Last-Minute Stay of Execution

Tyler native originally set to die Thursday evening

"...for execution this evening (Thursday) for the 2005 murder of 93-year-old Cecelia Schneider, received a stay of execution from..."

July 16, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

2014 was a busy year for crime

"...ON RED RIVER Rashad Owens' DWI-crash into a crowd of festival­goers on Red River Street, killing four, may have..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Man in Prison for Decades Over Killing of His Sexual Abuser Is Released

Judge says: “All of the systems failed you”

"...Jim Young was one of the Travis County prosecutors who helped send Alvin Stewart..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas' 'Lethal Indifference' Blasted in New Death-Row Report

A new Texas Defenders Service study charges the state Court of Criminal Appeals ignores death-row inmates' rights and its own legal mandate.

"...A new report from the Texas Defender Service charges that inmates on death row are..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Texas to Execute Father Accused of Murdering Child Despite Innocence Argument

Will Gov. Abbott allow Robert Roberson to be put to death?

"...John Grisham, the bestselling author of legal thrillers and mysteries, joined a press conference in..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

People of Texas Need To Be Aware of Judge Keller

"...Dear Editor: The people of Texas have been publicly warned today that we have..."

July 20, 2010 Postmarks

Hampton Runs for Republican-Dominated Court

Dem candidate has extensive experience with death penalty cases

"...fray for the first time as a candidate, Austin criminal defense attorney Keith Hampton on Nov. 4 filed paperwork..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Preparing for Springsteen's Appeals

Two attorneys build separate cases for overturning yogurt-shop defendant Robert Springsteen's death sentence.

"...attorneys as they prepare for a federal habeas appeal of his death sentence. Fort Worth attorney Robert Ford was..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...send to Gov. Greg Abbott an update to the Texas Open Meetings Act (TOMA) to reinstate provisions, struck down..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Will Texas Do Better?

On recusals, straight-ticket voting, and a bifurcated judiciary

"...Sen. Dan Patrick, R-Houston) that would address the problem of politics infecting the judiciary. Don't expect any of them..."

Dec. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

GOP Keeps Grip on High Court

Austin attorney loses bid to break lock

"...In the statewide race for Place 6 on Texas' highest criminal court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, Austin..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Supremes Hear Texas Death Penalty Cases

Supreme Court grapples once again with whether Texas death penalty scheme – and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' interpretation of its role in deciding death penalty cases – meets constitutional requirements

"...Last Wednesday in three capital cases, the U.S. Supreme Court again grappled with the complicated issue of whether the..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Last-Minute Appeals on Skinner Execution

Skinner denied access to DNA testing

"...human hairs attached – found next to the body of victim Twila Busby, who had been bludgeoned to death...."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

"...consider the evidence presented to them – eight days of it, much of it very detailed. They spent 16..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top 10 Criminal Justice Stories

"...A pregnant employee of the Kyle PD shows up dead behind a Dumpster..."

Jan. 1, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

World Court Ruling Not Enforceable

Supremes stiff death row inmate

"...State courts are not required to adhere to rulings by the..."

April 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

High Court Turns Back Open Meetings Act

Rules that snared City Council thrown out

"...Last week, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled unconstitutional a central provision..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

On Death Row: Texas' 'Law of Parties'

Kenneth Foster's capital case highlights arbitrary state law

"...The Texas "law of parties" is back in the death row..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Conflicts of Interest

What to do when your appelate attorney's headed to work for the D.A.?

"...again after a year in which the total number of state-sanctioned killings (seven) was the fewest since 1996, when..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Abbott vowed political revenge against fellow Republicans in the Texas House after two dozen of them joined Democrats in..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Final Appeals: Powell Set to Die June 15

Powell supporters join in last attempts to spare his life

"...Almost certainly, barring an unanticipated act of official state mercy, David Lee Powell will be executed..."

June 11, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...hook for keeping Russia in check when Trump takes office. Trump has indicated he wants the U.S. to abandon..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature

Appeals Court Weighs Plea to 'Correct Miscarriage of Justice'

Rodney Reed's fate goes to Criminal Appeals

"...Nearly 10 years after Rodney Reed was convicted of murder and condemned to die, the Texas Court of..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tinkering With the Machinery of Death

The Texas Legislature moves slowly to consider alternatives to the death penalty

"...week. Speaking to supporters in Omaha, Bush said, "Those of us who have spent some time in the agricultural..."

March 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...building an 80-acre base camp in Eagle Pass for Texas National Guard troops. The base will hold up to..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Texas Continues Sending People to the Execution Chamber, Innocent or Not

Year-end report focuses on inmates with innocence claims

"...like Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton project an image of being tough on crime, but they’re also tough on..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: The Capital of Capital Punishment

Tilon Carter set for execution – again

"...Hunts­ville's gurney next Tuesday, May 16. Carter was convicted of capital murder in 2006 in Tarrant County, for the..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Preps for Last Inmate to Die in 2013

State will end the year with 16 inmates put to death

"...Duane Martin is slated to be the final inmate Texas puts to death this year. He was convicted and..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Perversion of Judiciary

"...had occasion to be counsel for defendant at a criminal trial proceeding. Imprimis, my empathies are squarely with the..."

Oct. 8, 2019 Postmarks

Rodney Reed Case Back in Court

Death row inmate's attorneys file brief seeking hearing on evidence

"...Rodney Reed death penalty case is back in federal court. On Dec. 22, 2009, lawyers for Reed filed a..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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