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Only One Texas Inmate Has a Standing Execution Datenew
Across the country, death-row inmates have filed for, and uniformly received, stays of execution as the US Supreme Court considers the constitutionality of the three-chemical lethal injection method employed in 37 states. Yet, no lawyer has so far filed for a stay for Karl Chamberlain.
Santa Fe Reporter |
Dave Maass |
01-24-2008 |
Crime & Justice
A Scuttled Reservoir Yields Texas Treasurenew
A reservoir project rejected by voters more than a decade ago is set to become one of the most important living-history sites in the nation.
San Antonio Current |
Elaine Wolff |
01-09-2008 |
History
Texas Pols Need to Get Off the Fencenew
Our governor and two U.S. senators know a fence is pointless -- but since short-term political expediency seems to demand one, they are desperately trying to obscure their barren leadership with comb-overs.
The Texas Observer |
Editorial |
09-10-2007 |
Commentary
Inside the Texas House Speaker's Counterinsurgencynew
Newly released docs reveal some of Republican Tom Craddick's plan to retain Speakership.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
08-29-2007 |
Politics
Tango Blast: Not Your Father's Prison Gang of Oldnew
This is a new breed putting a fresh twist on an old idea, permeating the social fabric like no such group ever has before -- members proudly advertise their affiliation all over MySpace and YouTube, and people who have never even been to prison wear the gang's tattoos and symbols.
Houston Press |
Chris Vogel |
08-21-2007 |
Crime & Justice
America's Sneaky War on Speeders
Cash-starved states are jacking up fines for speeding by thousands of dollars per ticket. Advocates worry about clogged courts and working-class motorists losing their driving privileges and thus their jobs.
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
07-30-2007 |
Transportation
Conman.com: Robert Paisola and His Online Version of Three Card Montenew
With a rap sheet including convictions for insurance fraud and possession of kiddie porn, Robert Paisola finds it tough to land real work. So he's created a special new hustle: a game of endlessly multiplying websites and his own form of electronic extortion against those who try to shut him down.
Salt Lake City Weekly |
Stephen Dark |
05-23-2007 |
Crime & Justice
Divested Interestsnew
Texas Gov. Rick Perry recently endorsed a divestment plan to pressure Sudan on the genocide in Darfur -- the next day, he awarded an $8.5 million grant to a major stockholder in oil companies working there.
San Antonio Current |
Dave Maass |
02-28-2007 |
Politics
Waiting for Friedmannew
We knock back a few with the Kinky crowd.
Houston Press |
Steven Devadanam |
10-10-2006 |
Politics
Kinky's Got His Mojo Workin'new
Texas wild man Kinky Friedman enlists his Appalachian counterpart in his crusade to win the gubernatorial race.
Houston Press |
John Nova Lomax |
04-18-2006 |
Politics
Horse Fleshnew
Texas struggles with what to do with its overabundance of Equus caballus, while Europeans wait with open mouths.
Houston Press |
Josh Harkinson |
04-18-2006 |
Animal Issues
Train Hoppingnew
The whiskey-tinged soul pipes of Jolie Holland pour out a sultry sound.
L.A. Alternative |
Lucy Bernard |
04-18-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
Caught in the Netnew
The Web site Don't Date Him Girl outs cheaters -- but who's lying, the guys or their accusers?
Houston Press |
Craig Malisow |
04-11-2006 |
Tech
Waving the Flag High
The modern country singer Pat Green pushes forward.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
03-08-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
The People's Lawyer?new
Attorney General Greg Abbott has been a friend to corporations, but now he says he works for the people of Texas.
San Antonio Current |
Elaine Wolff |
02-01-2006 |
Politics
