The four women were sent to prison in the late 1990s on charges of sexually assaulting two young girls.
Courts
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Criminal Justice
Texas judge blocks overtime rule challenged by Paxton, others
A federal judge in Sherman has blocked a White House effort to make millions more workers eligible for overtime pay, handing a victory to Texas and 20 other states that had challenged the new Labor Department rule.
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Criminal Justice
Laredo mayor, city manager congratulate Trump, ask for meeting
A week after acknowledging some of his constituents are anxious and perplexed over the election of Donald Trump, the mayor of Laredo has sent a congratulatory note to the president-elect.
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Bordering on Insecurity
Many border drug smugglers avoid prison
In two key counties, less than a quarter of the “high-threat criminals” arrested by Department of Public Safety troopers for felony drug offenses during the state’s border surge have been sent to prison.
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Criminal Justice
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.
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Criminal Justice
Tell us how Donald Trump’s deportation plans impact you or your community
How do you think Donald Trump’s election — and his proposed immigration and deportation policies — will affect you or undocumented people where you live?
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Criminal Justice
Border leaders think Trump’s tough talk on NAFTA will die down
Despite all the time Donald Trump spent bashing NAFTA while running, border leaders hope he’ll soften his stance as campaign trail rhetoric cools.
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Criminal Justice
Major Baylor boosters call for leadership reform after sexual assault scandal
A group of Baylor University boosters including former Gov. Mark White and wealthy businessman Drayton McLane harshly criticized their board of regents Thursday and called for governance reform.
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Criminal Justice
Anxiety settles in on South Texas after Trump victory
The shock of Donald Trump’s presidential win was followed Wednesday by wariness and uncertainty as border residents wonder just how far he’ll go to fulfill his campaign promises on immigration.
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Criminal Justice
In county where Sandra Bland died, sheriff is re-elected
Democrat Cedric Watson had hoped to become Waller County’s first black sheriff, but he lost by a wide margin to incumbent Glenn Smith, a Republican.
