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.

"...to talk with the visitors on the other side of the window, and says, "It's hard to talk about."..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Endorsements

"...to give Cap Met permission to build some kind of rail system. The details, for which Austin claims to..."

Oct. 20, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...In a couple of weeks, we face an election as confused as it..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Death Watch: One Man Spared, Another Set to Die

Mark Robertson seeks stay due to racist lawyer

"...Update: In light of the stay granted to Patrick Murphy by the U.S...."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Those Who Are About to Die

Your Texas death machine gets rolling again

"...A Nation of Laws?Scheduled for Execution Aug. 5: José Medellín..."

Aug. 1, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

November 3 General Election Endorsements (Condensed)

All our endorsements collected on one easy-to-print page

"...Editorial Board has endorsed a straight Democrat ticket. We offer detailed reasons elsewhere behind all our Editorial Board endorsements..."

Oct. 1, 2020 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...Frederick "Rick" Patterson was born in the small Southeast Texas city of Edna, seat of Jackson Co. and just..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: As Execution Pace Quickens, a 30-Day Stay for Barbee

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

"...at least 30 more days to live after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday stayed his execution,..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Chronicle Endorsements: County, Statewide, and Federal Races

What, you expected us to endorse a Republican in 2018?

"...county, statewide, and federal races are left-leaning Democrats. The Texas Legislature did away with straight-ticket voting starting in 2020,..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Race To Balance Out the Supremes

Dems, Libertarians vie to break GOP lock

"...Three seats are up for grabs on the nine-member Texas Supreme Court, all of which are held by Republican..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beaten by Wackenhut

A former Travis County inmate alleges that Wackenhut Corporation bears responsibility for his prison beating.

"...minor drug possession charge. In 1998, for a first-time offense of possession of cocaine, Prater was sentenced to a..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Capitol Chronicle

In Texas Courtrooms, a Fair Legal Defense is Often an Empty Promise

"...Senate Finance Committee had on Sharon Keller, presiding judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals, who testified before the..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Endorsements

"...to give Cap Met permission to build some kind of rail system. You the people get to decide the..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...to give Cap Met permission to build some kind of rail system. You the people get to decide the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

City Propositions

"...the Mexican-American Cultural Center serves nobody's interests. Too many of these projects -- from street repairs to the Shoal..."

Oct. 30, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...Board provides the following endorsements to Democrats in advance of early voting (Feb. 20 through March 1) and election..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Death Watch: A Reprieve From Death Row

Clinton Young's death sentence overturned over legal misconduct

"...The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned the murder conviction..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Learning From Our Mistakes

Free, but not exonerated, Fran and Dan Keller are the victims of a continuing injustice

"...after 21 years, yet still have so little freedom of movement or circumstance, or even quality of life. Their..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Indictments Pending: TRMPAC, TAB, and the Travis Co. D.A.

"...upon information provided by the Travis Co. district attorney's office. They describe, in general terms, the current status of..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "The job of majority leader and the..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Death Watch: Quiet on Death Row

Pandemic halts the sputtering execution machine

"...skewed the numbers but they're eye-popping nonetheless. In 2020, Texas – the leading practitioner of capital punishment in the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...women who sued local law enforcement over the treatment of sexual assault survivors waited for a ruling that it..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Flawed Testimony Cited to Challenge Death Sentence

Billie Coble challenges second death sentence

"...already evaded death once. In 2007, the U.S. 5th Court of Appeals granted him a punishment-phase retrial, but he..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Death Watch: Rockwell Schizophrenic or Faker?

One execution stayed, another set for Oct. 24

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals has spared the life of Texas..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Chronicle Endorsements

For the Nov. 4 General Election

"...District 7: Robert Schneider State Offices..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Mission Impossible?

Hampton seeks to break GOP lock on state's highest criminal court

"...galvanize voters to elect a Democrat to the Republican-dominated Court of Criminal Appeals?..."

Oct. 22, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our recommendations for the March 2 primaries

"...only Bill White is a qualified and experienced public official. Beyond these basic and necessary credentials for the state's..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Contested Races

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary – March 9, 2004

"...200TH DISTRICT COURT..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature

Contested Races

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary - March 9, 2004

"...200TH DISTRICT COURT..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...The Hays Co. Commissioners Court both gained and lost ground in another round of..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature

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