Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks State Highway..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Attempts at decriminalizing, or at least lessening punishment, in Texas and elsewhere

"...According to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, state and local authorities combined spend nearly..."

March 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Sheriff Hopefuls: Looking-at-Jail Time

Both McNeill and Hamilton say a new lockup is TCSO's top priority

"...– issues that each candidate says top the list of concerns facing the sheriff's office as they campaign to..."

Oct. 8, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News/Print

Moving images and archbishops on death row

"...Austin Public Library's Austin History Center has received the Texas Library Association's 2004 Project of the Year Award, which..."

April 2, 2004 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Mandatory Talk

Cheap Labor

"...as the one that appeared on the front page of the Austin American-Statesman's business section on Dec. 10, titled..."

Jan. 1, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Prisoner With Cancer Received Delayed Treatment, Little Family Visitation, Then Died, Family Says

Tony Sendejo’s last days were painful, chaotic

"...People held in Texas prisons have tried for years to draw attention to..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: A First Time for Everything

Execution date withdrawn for Perry Williams after state fails to retest lethal drugs

"...Texas death row inmate Perry Williams saw his Thursday (July..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

One Last Visit for Mother and Son?

Michael Arena hopes to see his dying mother, even though he's behind bars

"...been trying for years to clear her sons' names of a sexual assault that even the victim says never..."

July 15, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Whitmire: Substance Abuse Program Is Doing Fine

Women's allegations against a state-run drug program for felony offenders gets short shrift by a Senate committee

"...In September, Austin attorney Derek How­ard received another batch of narratives written by female inmates alleging they were severely..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

McTear Headed to Adult Prison

After day of testimony from psychologists and counselors, district judge rules Marcus McTear has no chance for early parole

"...adult prison this week, to serve out the remainder of the 40-year sentence he got for stabbing to death..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

News/Print

Comic book store wars? What comic-book store wars? And: The Austin Public Library makes merry while making a difference.

"...Librarian Awards. Nigrelli, who was nominated along with thousands of others, was selected along with 26 others from across..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

On the Lege

This week at the circus, er, Lege.

"...Amid the flurry of meetings droning throughout the Capitol Complex last week, the..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Rylander's Prison Plans Not Sewn Up

Comptroller Rylander seeks to aid the war effort with Texas prisoners.

"...pomp and circumstance, Comptroller Carole Keeton Rylander announced her Texas War Relief Package: her homemade response to the Sept...."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Death Row Inmate Preaches to Prisoners Daily. Now the State Plans to Kill Him.

Saving body and soul

"...men in clean white clothes standing before a row of prison bars. They cluster around a large blue tub,..."

Oct. 13, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Capitol Briefs

"...• The lazy days of summer will last a little longer for students across..."

June 1, 2007 News Column

Naked City

Bill would save state $6 million per year, author says

"...probation system, save the state millions, and, theoretically, stave off the need to build more prison space went to..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Least That Money Can Buy

Prison health care is caught between growing demand and shrinking resources

"...I saw," a third-year medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch said recently, after finishing her rotation..."

July 16, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Writer-at-Large

"...by Brett Brookshire In America, or at least in Texas, an eight-year-old boy who tells adults that he wants..."

May 14, 1999 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Death Watch: No Recourse for Mental Illness

Texas about to execute another insane inmate

"...The effort to save the life of Randall Mays has been equally swift and unsuccessful. Since..."

March 13, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Ineffective Counsel Blamed in Death Row Inmate's Case

John Balentine was convicted of a triple murder of teenagers in Amarillo

"...Although his lawyer says he was denied effective assistance of defense counsel at his capital trial in 1999, the..."

Aug. 17, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...the night Sanders was shot and killed by APD Officer Leonardo Quin­ta­na. The dismissal ("pending further investigation") came as..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature

Supreme Court Ponders Banks' Death Row Case

The U.S. Supreme Court grants a last-minute stay to Delma Banks, Jr.

"...March 12, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution to Delma Banks Jr., while the court considers..."

March 21, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Headlines

"...through Tuesday, May 3, in the May 7 city of Austin election over a single proposition: Prop. 1, the..."

April 22, 2016 News Feature

Skinner Defense: New DNA Testing Suggests His Innocence

Attorneys suggest an uncle of Twila Busby is more likely suspect

"...The results of new, additional DNA testing in the Hank Skinner case..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TYC Trouble

Mounting frustration in Lege over Perry's lack of action toward allegations of sexual abuse and cover-ups within TYC facilities

"...Over the last month, an accelerating war of words has erupted between Gov. Rick Perry and the..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Quote of the Week "I'm Vince Young, and it's halftime." –..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Pruett Gets 60-Day Delay Pending DNA Testing

A death row inmate is granted a rare reprieve

"...According to the state of Texas, on Dec. 17, 1999, Robert Pruett, 20, took..."

May 17, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Barbecue and Good Ol' Boys

A promotions scandal suggests the good ol' boy network is alive and well at DPS.

"...law enforcement -- and in the capital city many of us do -- there's a phrase you should know...."

Nov. 21, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Fine Prison Dining: The Cheese (and Bacteria) Come a la Carte

Inmate advocates allege that TDCJ routinely feeds prisoners -- but not guards -- substandard and inadequate food

"...Jackie Ullrich and Joan Covici got word through the Texas Inmate Families Association that more than 600 inmates in..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ken Paxton Blocks Death Row Inmate Robert Roberson From Testifying at Capitol

A.G. says reps won’t compromise; committee chair says he’s lying

"...Republican State Rep. Jeff Leach, a member of the Texas House’s Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, predicted two..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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