Randall Mays Receives Stay of Execution

CCA rules Monday that inmate might be too insane to die

"...Texas’ Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay of the execution..."

March 17, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Former Yogurt Shop Suspect Seeks Compensation for Wrongful Conviction

Springsteen sues in federal court

"...been denied. Now he's taking his case to federal court...."

May 24, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Appeal Filed for Fran Keller: The Oak Hill Daycare 'Ritual Abuse' Fiasco

Appeal cites outdated medical evidence and Brady violation

"...An appeal filed this morning in Travis County district court reopens an infamous chapter in Austin history and sets..."

Jan. 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Skinner Wins With Supremes

Death row inmate can sue for access to DNA evidence

"...The U.S. Supreme Court this week ruled that Texas death row..."

March 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Callous Keller Strikes Again

Judge lies in zeal to send convict to the death chamber.

"...Oct. 4 San Antonio Express-News article on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals’ decision to ignore the last-minute death..."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Will D.A. Garza Be Removed From Office Over Handling of Drug Cases, Nonexistent Abortion Crimes?

Petitioner hopes so, legal experts say it’s unlikely

"...that includes Travis County, also set a May 16 court date for the case and assigned Bell County Attorney..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...maps. (As Julie Oliver, the Dems' 2020 nominee to unseat Williams, said on election night, "Gerrymandering sucks.") The numbers..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SCOTUS Hears Texas Redistricting

Gerrymandering of congressional and state maps currently at high court

"...Are Texas' electoral maps racist? The U.S. Supreme Court will decide. On Tuesday, SCOTUS heard arguments..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Death Watch: Bobby James Moore at SCOTUS

SCOTUS overturns Houston native's death sentence

"...The U.S. Supreme Court sided 5-3 with Bobby James Moore, the..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Campaign, Legislators Back Bill to Repeal Anti-Abortion Law

"Trust. Respect. Access" campaign hosts lobby day at Capitol

"...College students from around Texas swarmed the Capitol on Thursday to convince legislators to support, or at least thoughtfully..."

Feb. 27, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Gay Place

This week it's all about the Tops and the Bottoms, loves. How do you like your 2013?

"...1) U.S. SUPREME COURT Bye, bye, bye DOMA and Prop 8...."

Jan. 3, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Gov. Rick Perry fights disclosure of clemency memos -- a battle already waged, and lost, by then-Gov. Bush.

"...row cases prepared by then-Gov. George W. Bush's general counsel, Alberto Gonzales, which Berlow obtained through Texas' open-records laws..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"..."children" – at their Catholic cemeteries. During a federal court case that challenged a similar law last year, TCCB..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Texas Changes Birth, Death Certificate Policy for Same-Sex Couples

State begins issuing death certificates to same-sex couples

"...Under court pressure, the state of Texas has issued new birth..."

Aug. 13, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...• Rodgers Sues for Records: On Thursday, June 11, Brian Rodgers filed a lawsuit in the..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Dallas D.A. Says Supremes Should Take Jimenez Case

Watkins asking court to decide standard for actual innocence

"...take to prove actual innocence? That is among the questions now before the U.S. Supreme Court with the Austin..."

Oct. 31, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Young Immigrants Fed Abortion Lies

Nation's detainees receive abortion advice from Texas' erroneous "A Woman's Right to Know" booklet

"...Democratic lawmakers, who in recent legislative sessions have sought, unsuccessfully, to fix its many errors. Despite uproar from medical..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

5th Circuit Considers Marriage Equality

Judges question state's argument that marriage is for procreation

"...state's continuing defense of the ban during last Friday's court hearing over marriage equality. The New Orleans-based 5th Circuit..."

Jan. 16, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Hobby Lobby and the Supremes

Company asserts religious freedom from birth control

"...be injured by such an assertion, were central to questions raised Tuesday by justices of the U.S. Supreme Court..."

March 26, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

Patrick Murphy Granted Second Stay

The Texas Seven member spared within days of execution

"...and those it put to death. Being Buddhist, Murphy requested a Buddhist chaplain when scheduled for execution on March..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Lucky 13?

The state on pace for a baker's dozen of executions by year end

"...five failed attempts to secure a stay from the U.S. Supreme Court, Joseph Garcia was executed just before 7pm..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Supremes Rule for Defendants

Opinions acknowledge bad lawyering in plea deals

"...The U.S. Supreme Court in a pair of opinions today has..."

March 21, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: Prog Blogs

The progressive bloggers are establishing a political agenda

"...progressive bloggers, as the Netroots Nation convention runs from Thurs­day (lots of "identity, issue, and regional caucuses") to Sunday..."

July 11, 2008 News Column by Michael King

As Data Drops, City Redistricting Panel Sprints

Nov. 1 is the deadline for Austin's ICRC to adopt new City Council district map

"...The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to release the 2020 census..."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Death Watch: No Comfort, No Closure

Jonas Cherry's parents don't want their son's killer killed

"...Cherry, manager of the Putt-Putt Golf & Games mini-golf course in Hurst (Tarrant County) during a botched robbery. His..."

April 7, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Questions of Church-State Separation at Dell Seton Medical Center

Do the hospital’s ties to the Catholic church and limits on women’s reproductive health care compromise Dell Med students' training?

"...cones, forklifts, and sounds of rapid construction. But in Feb­ru­ary, that clatter should end, and by May give way..."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Fatal Subtraction

House bill ups the ante on 20 week abortion ban

"...If anyone still buys the Texas GOP line that..."

July 19, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Coming Out of the Ashes

After Election 2020, it’s not right, but it’s OK

"...every state's current results hold up as the counting continues, Joe Biden will have exactly the 270 electoral votes..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Rodney Reed Clemency Filing Cites Fourth New Witness

Former prison mate says Fennell confessed crime in 2010

"...The Innocence Project released two other affidavits on Oct...."

Oct. 31, 2019 News Post by Brant Bingamon

On the Lege

Eminent-domain fight moves to Perry's desk

"...An eminent-domain bill awaiting the blessing or veto of..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

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