Death Watch: Laying on Hands, Praying Out Loud

Another death row inmate sues Texas for preventing his free exercise of religion

"...began making the 300-mile trip to visit him on Texas' death row at the Allan B. Polunsky Unit in..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: No Chaplain Needed Now in Murphy Case

Texas Seven member faces execution on Nov. 13 for a second time

"...Officials in charge of executions at the Walls Unit in..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

Bill would divert low-level drug offenders from prison and save a bundle of money

"...people in prison is expensive. It costs the state of Texas more than $14,000 (at the low end) to..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Death Row Inmates Say Expired Drug Makes Execution Painful, Cruel

Robert Fratta set to die Tuesday night

"...Texas prison officials have already scheduled nine executions for 2023,..."

Jan. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Patrick Murphy Granted Second Stay

The Texas Seven member spared within days of execution

"...On Nov. 7, District Judge George Hanks Jr. stopped..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Double Death Penalty

Garcia, convicted of capital murder, contends that his confessions were improperly admitted as evidence

"...by a gas pump. Garcia was hiding inside one of the store's coolers...."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: How Much Remorse, Repentance Is Enough?

Family of victim – and killer – wants sentence commuted

"...Quintin Jones is one of many on Texas' death row who grew up in..."

May 14, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: A Dying Breed

Can Texas even carry out an execution anymore?

"...Officials down at Texas' once-proud and prolific death chamber must..."

Sept. 9, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...as a T-Bird, I played and recorded with Roomful of Blues and on Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time, Big..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

New Names for 10-1

Flurry of filings as OPM day approaches

"...There are upwards of 50 candidates now declared or “seriously considering” running for..."

April 29, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Fran Keller Released From Prison

After more than 20 years, Keller is home for the holidays

"...actually happened, Frances Keller on Tuesday evening walked out of the Travis County Jail, freed on a personal bond,..."

Nov. 26, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Real “Bernie” Sues Prison System, Is Allowed Air-Conditioned Cell

Man who inspired dark comedy files lawsuit over prison heat

"...Bernhardt Tiede, the mortician whose murder of a wealthy widow served as the inspiration for Richard..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Falsely accused of sexual assault as a teen, Michael Arena is free but not exonerated

"...for a crime that never happened. "A productive member of society."..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

TDCJ Re-Fills Drug Supply

State's death chamber now has enough lethal drugs to get through April

"...will now face no inventorial shortfall. Wednesday afternoon, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed that it has procured..."

March 25, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Some State Prison Cells Are Far Too Cold, Families Report

Texas prison agency denies some claims

"...Last summer, family members and friends of inmates in Texas prisons shared accounts of the suffering..."

Jan. 17, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Doggett Seeks Info on Prison Evacuation (or Lack Thereof)

The Federal Bureau of Prisons kept some prisoners in place during Harvey flooding

"...Doggett filed a formal inquiry to the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Monday (Sept. 11) requesting information (and an..."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Football Behind Bars

Field of Dreams Offers Young Offenders Second Chance

"...fancy sneakers, or beepers. Instead, the teens -- all of them boys, all dressed in identical jeans, shirts, and..."

Nov. 7, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

How to Build Neighborhoods

Erin McGann is the sole newcomer in a race dominated by incumbents

"...the city Planning Commission, and they have long histories of civic and community engagement. On the dais, they currently..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

TDCJ Violating Federal Drug Laws?

Could it be that prison officials have lying to the DEA?

"...According to lawyers for condemned inmate Cleve Foster, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has been illegally purchasing lethal..."

March 30, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

TDCJ Negligence Alleged

Texas Civil Rights Project says failure to follow policy and provide adequate medical attention in timely manner are to blame in prisoner deaths.

"...an inhaler inside his segregated prison cell in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's McConnell Unit in Beeville, and..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...prosecutors – in Gray County and the attorney general's office – for the right to DNA-test certain items of..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

"...Rosemary Lehmberg: Lots. You know, one of the things I've tried to do – not only..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

A Quarrel With the Status Quo

Charlie Baird on criminal justice, equity, and the Travis County D.A.

"...the courthouse every day and not worry about all of these other issues. I just can't do that from..."

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...capped under the state constitution, they were shut out of the tax breaks lawmakers approved in a special session..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy 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

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

Will 'Safe-P' and TDCJ Be Held Accountable?

Legislative committee will hear testimony on a controversial substance abuse treatment program

"...A SAFPF day of reckoning may be at hand...."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It is ironic that several of these..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Harangued in Huntsville

Officers from the Office of the Inspector General arrest a political activist for asking a question. There, now don't you feel safer?

"...be arrested -- especially for asking a question. Yet officers from the Office of the Inspector General -- the..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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