Free Daniel Villegas

Rally at Capitol today for teen many believe was wrongly jailed

"...That silence, from Texas' highest criminal court, the Court of Criminal Appeals, has prompted supporters of Villegas to travel..."

Aug. 16, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

One Slated, One Stayed

Rick Perry's death tally notches another this week

"...On the eve of the state's 482nd execution since reinstatement of the death..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Reed Appeal Rejected at 5th Circuit

Lawyers consider next move

"...considered oral arguments in the case, a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Jan...."

Jan. 17, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: One Inmate Gets Reprieve, Another Granted Hearing

Is Larry Hatten sane enough to die?

"...County has pulled from the calendar next week's execution of Larry Hatten, originally slated for Oct. 16. At issue..."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Clemency Sought for Veteran

Execution set for Feb. 22

"...Wayne Adams was a military veteran and the father of two sons when in February 2002, after growing tensions..."

Feb. 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Delamora Denied

"...23, filed by Austin attorney Linda Icenhauer-Ramirez on behalf of Edwin Delamora -- and in so doing may have..."

Oct. 4, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

Naked City

Terry Keel is qualified to comment on the death penalty, and you're not

"...During the last legislative session, Rep. Terry Keel, chairman of the House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee, pulled out an excellent..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch

Kimberly McCarthy becomes the 500th person executed since death penalty reinstated

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals on Monday declined to consider an appeal..."

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

CCA: No New Trial For Jimenez

Says no rights violated in paper towel choking case

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals today denied the appeal of Rosa Jimenez,..."

April 25, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch

Two death row cases go before courts

"...will remain dark until Jan. 16, 2014, the mechanics of justice continued to turn last week, with key hearings..."

Dec. 11, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Two Set to Die

Two inmates on death row deny murder was the end goal

"...warrants when he hit and killed 20-year veteran police officer Stuart Alexander as he was laying Stop Sticks near..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...speeding stop in Corpus Christi. After reviewing the videotape of the arrest and witness statements, County Attorney Ken Sparks..."

July 18, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

CCA Considers Hank Skinner's Death-Case DNA Appeal

Should never-before evidence be tested for DNA?

"...DNA testing that could demonstrate he is not guilty of the 1993 killing of his girlfriend and her two..."

May 2, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

A 3-D Race for the Bench

Three Dems vying for high-profile felony court

"...20 years as the black robe behind the bench of Travis County's 167th criminal district court, Judge Mike Lynch..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "We're just praying the Democrats will leave..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...session to include other "emergencies" facing the state. Many of the new items had been part of HB 2,..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

New Trial Denied in Choking Case

Appeals court overturned ruling granting new trial for babysitter

"...The Court of Criminal Appeals on April 25 denied the appeal of..."

May 4, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Death Watch: Robert Ramos

Mexican national set for execution Wednesday night

"...Ramos, the Mexican national convicted for the 1992 murder of his wife and two young children, is set to..."

Nov. 14, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Two Inmates Set To Die This Month

September could boost Perry's execution tally

"...steps in to stop it – or the Board of Pardons and Paroles recommends and the governor grants clemency..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

State Rep. Keel Responds

"...committed to continue working diligently to improve the quality of representation for indigent capital murder defendants. Current standards are..."

April 11, 2005 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.

"...committed to continue working diligently to improve the quality of representation for indigent capital murder defendants. Current standards are..."

April 15, 2005 Column

Death Watch: Relief Denied, Inmate to Be Executed

Escamilla to be 12th Texan executed this year

"...the gurney on Wed., Oct. 14. He was convicted of capital murder in the Nov. 25, 2001, shooting death..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Supremes Rule on Lawyers, Sex, and Guns

Court's rulings hit home

"...It was a busy session for the nine justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, and as is often the..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...Austin has an established agreement with the city of Galveston to receive evacuees by bus during times of..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...Okay, let's accept, for the sake of argument, that everyone in Austin wants to save Barton..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

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