Lege Ponders "Jails 'R' Us"

Lege proposals to privatize jails may not be the cost-cutter supporters claim.

"...have filed bills that propose privatizing the entire state jail system -- facilities that house the state's lowest level..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

"...Recycling old jailhouses gives new life to one of the first public..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...to raise the money to bond themselves out of jail. Many lived in public housing or trailer homes. Of..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

... And Justice for All?

Bruce Sinofsky and Joe Berlinger's Paradise Lost depicted the grossly mishandled trials of three Arkansas teens. With Paradise Lost 2: Revelations, part of the Texas Documentary Tour, they return to the scene of the crime.

"...crimes. They both point out, however, that the three jailed boys got a raw deal and were arrested and..."

April 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Page Two

Travis County Bond Propositions

"...put it, "We should never want to build more jails than parks." It may be too late for that..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Column by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Riding on the Wrong Side

"...thought his crimes merited arrest and a night in jail. But within seconds, he says, he was up against..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Texas Law Would Make Law Enforcement Misconduct Records More Secretive

New law would create “G file” for all state law enforcement agencies

"...for a job at a different agency). Worryingly for jail advocates, the bills would include jail officials, which would..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Elderly Deaf Woman’s Lawsuit Over Jailer Breaking Her Wrist Moves Forward

Officers allegedly broke Karen McGee’s wrist after her arrest in 2022

"...was left for three days in the Travis County Jail, frightened, unsure of why she’d been locked up, clutching..."

Jan. 24, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

José Garza, Jeremy Sylestine Vie for District Attorney

Travis County residents have a D.A. decision

"...seeks to divert juveniles accused of assaulting caregivers from jail and into family counseling; efforts to treat drug offenses..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Giving Back to Georgian Acres at New Mobility Hub

Collaborative effort led by neighborhood natives brings relief to a textbook transit desert

"...Austin Transportation Department's Smart Mobility Office, and local nonprofit Jail to Jobs (whose Austin office borders the hub), might..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Leila Saidane

Free Legal Counsel at Magistration Fizzles Out

County pulls the plug on pilot program thwarted by staffing crises

"...legal assistance to poor people at the Travis County Jail has collapsed. The program, known as "counsel at first..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Solving Georgian Acres' Mobility Problem With Buses, Bikes, and Scooters

Solar-powered mobility hub planned for "transit desert"

"...Transportation Depart­ment's Smart Mobility Office, UT-Austin, and local nonprofit Jail to Jobs are joining forces to build a transit..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

County Commissioners Tout Successes, Face Challengers

The 2022 primaries are months away, but these Travis County commissioners are already drawing competition in their reelection bids

"...pushback against the county's plans for a new women's jail – a project Shea and Gómez originally supported, but..."

July 9, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...it's decided whether cause exists for arrestees to be jailed, and on what terms they can be released...."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

County on Pace to Set Record for In-Custody Deaths

Arthur David Westley is sixth to die in custody this year

"...in his cell during the morning meal service, and jail staff administered ultimately unsuccessful "life-saving measures," which ATCEMS medics..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Tell It to the Judge

Jimmy Flannigan’s shake-up at the Municipal Court

"...to interview her that day, and hauled to county jail...."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...closely with Hernandez on mutual issues including prosecutions and jail population control, says Hernandez was just a "convenient target"..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Did Failures at APD’s Crime Lab Lead to Sexual Assaults in Houston?

Rape case goes unprosecuted due to contaminated DNA evidence

"...possession. He also did more than a year in jail after getting picked up on forgery charges. He is..."

Oct. 7, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Face-to-Face Visitation Returns to Travis County

Change currently affects certain inmates in Del Valle

"...a years-long effort to return in-person visitation to county jails throughout Texas, currently affects a certain subset of inmates..."

April 20, 2016 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Finding a New D.A.

The Dem primary race turns from a default succession into a three-way wrestling match

"...in April 2013 and sentenced to 45 days in jail. That same year, the state defunded the Public Integ­rity..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Sandra Bland Trooper Indicted, Fired

Rep. Garnet Coleman reflects on the case

"...who was later found hanged in her Waller County jail cell. Later on Wednesday, DPS announced that it would..."

Jan. 6, 2016 News Post by Amy Kamp

Lit-urday: Civil Rights Are Always Timely

Graphic novel talks Freedom Rides and a shout-out to UT

"...are tired of seeing our people locked up in jail over and over again. … But we will go..."

Jan. 31, 2015 Books Post by Jessi Cape

"Magistration Center" for APD?

Plan could save money, sidestep S-Comm immigration holds

"...people arrested for minor infractions to the Travis County Jail for booking and processing (aka "magistration" by a municipal..."

Sept. 5, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

S-Comm: Hamilton Fans Backlash

Sheriff Hamilton continues to back S-Comm, even as sheriffs across the country reject it

"...the S-Comm program, through which federal immigration officials identify jail inmates for deportation. Nearly 5,000 people have been deported..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Escamilla's Defense

Aftermath of Lehmberg removal trial leaves opponents still polarized

"...driving and spent an inglorious night in the county jail, much of it captured on video – was abysmal..."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

UPDATE: Lehmberg Trial Day One: She Was Drunk

State attempting to show a pattern of drunkenness and deception

"...that she was non-compliant, combative, and threatening at the jail; (3) that despite her denials, she is or may..."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

No Jury Trial For DA Lehmberg

Judge will decide whether to remove elected official

"...April for driving drunk. She spent a night in jail, later pleaded guilty and took a twist in the..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Recovery Projects

Help for defendants who are homeless, alcoholic, or mentally ill

"...– many of whom rotate in and out of jail on a cycle of public intoxication charges – a..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Treatment Works

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

"...low end) to house an inmate in a state jail facility for a year and, on average, more than..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Reefer Madness: Drug Czar or Drugged Czar?

Walters appears to be winning the war on fantasy

"...fact is," he said, "today, people don't go to jail for possession of marijuana." That just doesn't happen, he..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Column by Jordan Smith

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