Faulty Cell Locks Are a Problem in Texas Prisons—Especially During COVID-19
After a riot at a prison in Dilley, corrections department employees confirm that many imprisoned across the state are able to “pop out" of their cells.
News & Politics
May 4, 2020
Prisons Are Coronavirus Hot Spots. Palestine’s Got Five of Them.
A COVID-19 outbreak in a maximum-security unit has created rifts between the local government and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.
News & Politics
March 2, 2020
No Glitter, No Glue . . . No Meth? Texas Bans Greeting Cards in Prison
Texas prison officials think they can curb contraband by banning greeting cards, but prisoners say the drugs come in through guards, not mail.
Politics & Policy
January 22, 2020
Art Acevedo Can’t Say That, Can He?
Not long after criticizing Ted Cruz and John Cornyn for ignoring gun violence, the Houston police chief sat down to talk about his headline-making comments, why he’s a RINO, and the balance between criminal justice reform and public safety.