Christians argue death penalty in controversial North Texas murder case
Steven Nelson is on death row for murdering a pastor, but Christians are split on who gets the final say—God or the court?
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Texas should close prisons and jails with staffing challenges, state oversight panel says
A report found up to 70% of guard positions were unfilled at some prisons. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has a 26% ...
Texas Sunset Advisory Committee recommends state to close jails, prisons due to staff shortages
An oversight committee now wants the state to close jails and prisons amid staffing shortages. This is a follow-up in our ...
Former Texas prison officer pursues law degree after retirement
At 54 years old, Darren Wallace is in his second semester of law school at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
Prisons Across Country Face Challenge Of Finding Workers
Even before COVID, prisons across the country were struggling to fill open positions. However, agencies like the BOP have ...
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Inmate artists transform Texas prison with vibrant murals
Inmate artist Brian Estes has been using his talent to create vibrant murals at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's ...