Lege Lines

Rick Perry calls a second special session

June 28, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SCOTUS Overturns Most of Arizona Immigration Law

Court also outlaws life-without-parole for juveniles

June 25, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Getting Outside the Box

Will City Council decide to give job applicants with criminal records a "fair chance"?

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Amy Kamp

Illinois Kills Death Penalty

Becomes 16th state to abolish the ultimate penalty

March 9, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

State Admits Execution Drug Is Expired, Doesn’t Really Care

Wesley Ruiz likely to be killed with painful drug next week

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Dangerous Man

At 18, Billy Joe Wardlow took a man’s life. Nearly 30 years later, the state still wants his.

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Perry Expands the Call

Governor adds transportation, abortion, and minimum sentencing to special session

June 14, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Off the Hot Seat

Lightning Rod

July 16, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Death Row Dilemma

Resistant to Change

Jan. 22, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Real McCoy

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Pearl Moen: Out of Jail Already?

Your parole hearing hardly means you’re out on parole

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Fairness, Consistency, Safety

Rosemary Lehmberg defends her record

Jan. 20, 2012 News Feature

D.A.: Lehmberg and Baird Have Issues

Rosemary Lehmberg and Charlie Baird go a few rounds

May 11, 2012 News Feature by Monica Riese

Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Spirit of 76th

The Presidential Card

June 18, 1999 News Column by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

Important new laws take effect today (Sept. 1)

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Pardoned by Satan

If Texas can't kill the insane, where will the madness end?

May 28, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Double Jeopardy

Sept. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

No More Juvie Executions

The Supreme Court's ban on executing kids has repercussions all the way back to Austin

March 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Picking Up the Pieces

Karr Conviction Closes Another Chapter in O'Hair Case

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Ben Is Back

The opioid crisis invades a family Christmas in this timely drama

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Go for Sisters

John Sayles' new film, which stars Edward James Olmos and LisaGay Hamilton, is the indie film icon's best work in years.

Dec. 6, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The Death Penalty Is About Us'

'Dead Man Walking' scribe Sister Helen Prejean speaks in town tonight

Dec. 3, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

July 1, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Marvel's crime caper comedy sequel gets bigger, smaller, but still fun

July 6, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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