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

The People's Court

Justice of the Peace Races Not So Peaceful

"...between criminal defense attorney Herb Evans and associate municipal court judge Gisela Triana - is the one to watch..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Lee Simmons

Ultrasound Reimposed by Appeals Court

Edith Jones and the 5th Circuits rule mandatory ultrasounds constitutional

"...Last week's 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals opinion – overturning an injunction that had..."

Jan. 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Family Court Feud: Public Defenders for CPS Cases?

Two civil court judges hope to ensure better legal representation for indigent families

"...Travis Co. Civil Court Judges Darlene Byrne and Jeanne Meurer have proposed forming..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

A Dose of Integrity for Texas Criminal Justice

The Court of Criminal Appeals has created an Integrity Unit – but can the CCA really be part of the solution when it's so much a part of the problem?

"...parade of wrongfully convicted continues to march out of Texas' prisons: Thirty inmates have been exonerated by DNA since..."

June 27, 2008 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?

"...stop the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson. Texas prison officials plan to kill Roberson on Oct. 17..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

In Scathing Ruling, Federal Judge Blocks (For Now) Texas Abortion Ban

A temporary injunction for an "offensive deprivation"

"...On Wednesday evening, Oct. 6, U.S. District Judge Robert..."

Oct. 7, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

District Court Candidates Announce Dem Primary Candidacies

Here come the judges …

"...Civil Courts..."

June 27, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Doug Greco’s Campaign Odyssey Turns to Federal Court

Mayoral candidate sues for more outside cash in campaigns

"...the limits on contributions from out-of-city donors; the federal court ruled that since council member elections seldom reach the..."

Sept. 20, 2024 News Feature by Michael King

Qmmunity: The Best Big Qmmunity in Texas

On discrimination, Dolly, and more queer happenings

"...exceptions under the Obama-era rule, including – unsurprisingly – Texas' challenge to the rule's sexual orientation, gender identity, and..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Texas Hammer: Grab Bag

More Austin bashing from our state lawmakers

"...The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in favor of same-sex marriage in 2015..."

March 17, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Opinion: Texas Abortion Ban Is an Attack on Free Speech

SB 8 restricts the right of an individual to use their voice to help another person procure an abortion

"...Texas Senate Bill 8 – also known as the "heartbeat..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Rachel Osterloh

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...that didn't exactly mean the Democrats. Republican Party of Texas chair Steve Munisteri was most visibly excited that this..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Executed Inmate's Wife Sues Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Keller

Suit argues Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller violated Michael Richard's due process rights by refusing to hear his appeal only because it was filed after 5pm, an arbitrary deadline set by Keller

"...The wife of executed inmate Michael Richard is suing Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller, arguing that..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Congress: The Texas Five, Plus One

Down to the last inning of Tom DeLay's little game

"...comfort in the Oct. 18 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to order a lower court to review its..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Key Court Rulings Expected in T.A.B. Case

The Texas Association of Business's legal future rests in the hand of two Travis Co. judges.

"...to extend a grand-jury investigation into allegations that the Texas Association of Business violated campaign finance laws in its..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Carving Up Texas

A Preview of Redistricting at the Lege

"...a certain way over the flat surface we call Texas, into 15 (state Board of Education) or 31 (state..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...Mejía was in Texas. He didn't know exactly where, but he had received..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Far-Right Texas Legislator Files Bill to Completely Outlaw Abortion

HB 896 too fanatical even for extreme anti-choice groups

"...“regardless of any contrary federal law, executive order, or court decision.” Tinderholt’s bill affords an embryo at the “moment..."

Feb. 4, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

“Texas Seven” Escapee Set for Execution

Inmate challenges original conviction, post-escape "law of parties" verdict

"...for his role in the biggest prison escape in Texas history. For that crime and a murder that followed,..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

5th Circuit Court Hears Case Against “Incomprehensible” Book Ban

Law makes booksellers deem books "sexually explicit" with vague standards

"...The largest independent bookstore in Texas, Austin's BookPeople, is continuing to challenge House Bill 900,..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Sexist Texas Lege

The war on women continues on many fronts

"...kissing, groping, and lewd remarks, as outlets like the Texas Tribune and the Daily Beast have recently reported. The..."

Dec. 29, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Democrats Get a Boost From Court Redistricting

District 25 will now be more rooted in Travis County, yet also more conservative

"...of new congressional districts for the southwest quadrant of Texas to remedy violations of the Voting Rights Act that..."

Aug. 11, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

200th District Court Candidates

"...Professional: Associate district court judge; private practice attorney representing plaintiffs and defendants..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Feature

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...bury or cremate fetal remains after abortion – the Texas Catholic Conference of Bish­ops attended the hearings, eagerly offering..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Confusion, Misery, Worry: The Immigration Ban in Texas

Refugee Services, SARA Organization attempt to keep their wits amidst chaos

"...migrants. They were the first Syrians to resettle in Texas since the federal courts issued a stay on President..."

Feb. 10, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lawmaker Wants to Make Abortion Completely Illegal

NARAL Pro-Choice says bill "most extreme" abortion measure at the Lege

"...removing the immunity protection for abortion procedures in the Texas Penal Code’s rules for criminal homicide. While the law..."

Jan. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tears for Texas Women

13 clinics to close if law not blocked

"...Oct. 29, unless a federal judge blocks implementation of Texas' sweeping new abortion regulations, 13 clinics across Texas –..."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Gay Corporate Texas

When it comes to equality, a surprising number of major Texas companies are downright liberal

"...If what's good for business is good for Texas, as our state leaders routinely remind us, then the..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

« 1    ‹ BACK    4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13     NEXT ›    34 »