Death Watch: Failures at Trial Anchor Last-Chance Appeal for Sparks

If SCOTUS does not act, Sparks will be the third man executed in Texas this month

"...Robert Sparks was deep in the throes of a psychotic break at the time of his crimes..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Meth, Madness, and Death

Capital case tests limits of insanity defense

"...would say that Kent Sprouse had been acting differently of late – that he'd begun seeing and hearing things..."

April 3, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

UPDATED: Death Watch: Most Notorious

Serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells scheduled for execution

"...federal district judge in Houston has stayed the execution of serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells and that of another..."

April 2, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Another One Bites the Dust

Republican judge to run for Texas Supreme Court as Dem

"...he would be joining the Democratic Party for his Texas Supreme Court bid...."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Sarah Marloff

TPJ Campaign Complaint Leads Back to WilCo

Texans for Public Justice says Chief Justice Kenneth Law has engaged in illegal fundraising practices – but that's not all

"...On Sept. 17, public interest nonprofit Texans for Public Justice announced it had filed criminal..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Paxton Threatens Election Officials With Prosecution [UPDATE]

AG says he'll prosecute those who advise mail ballots to avoid COVID-19

"...Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton released a letter Friday afternoon,..."

May 4, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Death Watch: Robert Ramos

Mexican national set for execution Wednesday night

"...Ramos, the Mexican national convicted for the 1992 murder of his wife and two young children, is set to..."

Nov. 14, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: CCA Dismisses Buck Appeal

Ignores question of racial bias in defendant's trial

"...A divided Court of Criminal Appeals this morning declined an appeal from..."

Nov. 20, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

WilCo 'Snit' Writ Large

Fight over whether county commissioners violated the law when they slashed Precinct 1 Constable Gary Griffin's budget moves to 3rd Court of Appeals

"...been adopted – has moved to the Austin-based 3rd Court of Appeals. Following the Commissioners Court decision, Griffin filed..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Taking Aim

With the 79th barely over, would-be officeholders jockey for position

"...Brace yourself. We're now entering the final stretch of uncertainty over whether Gov. Rick Perry will call a..."

June 17, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Paxton Renews Threats Against Vote-by-Mail

Attorney General threatens “criminal sanctions” for “illegal” VBM

"...On Friday, June 12, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton distributed his third warning to..."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Top Down, Bottom Up

In a year of crucial elections, we need to be prepared

"...more than a few Republican senators, let alone half of the GOP caucus as required for removal, might defect..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Federally Sanctioned Sexual Assault?

Civil rights loophole at the heart of court reporter's case

"...April Balcombe may never get her day in court. On Sept. 27, one year after filing a federal..."

Oct. 27, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Ramirez Case: Back to DA

"...now must decide whether to retry former Austin police officer Samuel Ramirez, after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Tinkering With Death

Texas Defender Service attorney David Dow's memoir covers his his work defending the condemned

"...University of Houston law professor and Texas Defender Service litigation director..."

Feb. 22, 2010 Books Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Crutsinger Seeks Last-Ditch SCOTUS Appeal

Following the Aug. 21 execution of Larry Swearingen, Crutsinger could be the fifth Texan killed this year

"...prior accounts, Billy Crutsinger confessed to the double homicide of Pearl Magouirk and her daughter Pat Syren shortly after..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I never once doubted that if people..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

Amy's Army Raises Awareness, Support for Sexual Assault Survivors

Campaign to raise awareness, support for survivors

"...sharing the realities sexual assault survivors face within the criminal justice system and calling for meaningful reform in Austin..."

May 7, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Legal Heat Rises on Vote-by-Mail

Dallas Dems file criminal complaint against attorney general

"...In the latest wrinkle of the Texas vote-by-mail wars, two Dallas Democrats on Monday,..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Pressley vs. Casar: Appeal Rejected

Court affirms decision that failed Council candidate's election challenge was without merit

"...in coming but predictable in content, the state’s 3rd Court of Appeals has confirmed a lower court decision that..."

Dec. 30, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Roberson Execution Stayed

Court of Criminal Appeals sends case back to Anderson County

"...The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay on the..."

June 17, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Will Vote-by-Mail Happen by July?

Legal battle clouds election planning timeline

"...to vote by mail. On Friday, a state district court said yes – but Attorney General Ken Paxton says..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Lawyers Like Hampton

Bar members would oust Sharon Keller

"...A majority of Texas lawyers say they support Democratic Austin criminal defense..."

May 11, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Persecuting Judge Sharon Keller

Keller says case against her highlights injustice in system. No joke.

"...Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Sharon Keller says the fact..."

June 9, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Supreme Court hears arguments that Texas courts mishandle capital appeals

"...On Monday, UT School of Law professors Robert Owen and Jordan Steiker argued before..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...It's one of the most momentous elections in Texas history. Who will..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Death Watch: Ruben Gutierrez

The State v. the Federal Court

"...Aug. 22 by Southern District Judge Hilda Tagle, the Texas Attor­ney General's Office has appealed that decision and filed..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...The earliest poll closing of the day occurred at Pease Elementary School, where students..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Lawmakers Ask District Attorney to Free Rosa Jimenez

Texas Attorney General's Office urges she remain incarcerated despite poor health

"...County District Attorney Margaret Moore appealing to her sense of "justice and basic humanity," asking that she release Rosa..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Election Ticker: The Endorsements Begin

Delia Garza’s Twitter tangle, Central Labor Council likes, and more

"...this week she sparked a brief Twitter war after criminal justice reformer Chris Harris (personally, not on behalf of..."

Jan. 17, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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