LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - An oversight committee now wants the state to close jails and prisons amid staffing shortages. This ...

On February 5, the 37-year-old newlywed will be put to death for the gruesome murder of an Arlington pastor. His spiritual adviser is urging forgiveness.

John Henry Ramirez took the life of Pablo Castro. A new documentary tells the story of how his victim’s son, and his own, ...

Rampant sexual abuse by guards at women’s prisons in California. An inmate suicide that went unnoticed for 18 hours in ...

A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...

The son of an inmate who died after a prolonged beating by New York prison guards has filed a federal lawsuit.

Texas prisons were so short-staffed in 2023, the state had to shuttle correctional officers to far-flung facilities where ...

Gov. Abbott made it clear he wants to see bond reform in the upcoming legislative session. What could that look like?

Williamson County hasn't added a new district court to handle felony cases since 1989. County officials say it's time to expand again. The county commissioners on Tuesday approved asking the Texas ...