Waller County wins fight to keep courthouse gun ban. Maybe.
A district court judge in Waller County says it can ban guns at its courthouse, but Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to convince another court in Travis County to disagree. Full Story
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Johnathan Silver
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Johnathan Silver reported on the state’s criminal justice system for the Tribune from 2015 to 2017. Previously, Johnathan was a Texas Associated Press Managing Editors Buster Haas intern and staff reporter at the Victoria Advocate. A Fort Worth native, Johnathan graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with bachelor’s degrees in political science and criminal justice – and a graduation mug from The Shorthorn, the campus student newspaper.
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"San Antonio Four" declared innocent, exonerated
The four women were sent to prison in the late 1990s on charges of sexually assaulting two young girls. Full Story
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![Cassandra Rivera is one of four San Antonio women convicted of sexual assault of a child in the late 1990's. She was exonerated in late 2016 after defense lawyers proved her innocence.]()
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Texans remember, rejoice during African-American monument's unveiling
State officials joined hundreds of other dignitaries Saturday in celebrating the unveiling of the Texas African American History Memorial at the Texas Capitol. Full Story
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At "Day with Dad" prison event, leaping hugs and difficult discussions
Dads in a maximum-security lockup in Brazoria County hold on to hope by holding on to their kids. Full Story
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![John Green reunites with his son in the middle of the Darrington Unit gym at the start of the Day with Dad program, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016. Children and the 29 participating inmates ran into each other's arms to kick off the day of activities.]()
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Republicans sweep Texas Supreme Court, Court of Criminal Appeals races
Republicans running in three Texas Supreme Court races and three Texas Court of Criminal Appeals races enjoyed strong victories on Tuesday. Full Story
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Most embrace some reforms in Court of Criminal Appeals races
Almost all of the candidates for the state's highest criminal court agree the justice system should change how it handles drug cases and mental illness. Full Story
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![Mary Lou Keel a felony trial court judge in Harris County, is running for Place 2 on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals against incumbent Larry Meyers.]()
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Dan Patrick wants Texas to buy rifle-resistant vests for patrol officers
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants state lawmakers to pay for rifle-resistant vests for almost 60,000 patrol officers. It's unclear where — or whether — they'll find the $20 million to do it. Full Story
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Trooper's attorneys might ask judge to toss indictment in Bland case
Attorneys for the state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland are considering asking a judge to throw out his indictment for perjury. Full Story
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Texas Troopers, Austin Police Will Make Complaining Easier
The two law enforcement agencies say they will start adding information on filing complaints to the citations they issue. Full Story
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Texas Senator: Schools Should Teach Teens How to Handle Police Stops
Could the police-civilian divide be healed with new civics lessons and traffic stop guidelines from the state? Full Story
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