Jovian Motley, 27, died during a tussle inside of a prison cell in the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, about 20 miles north of Huntsville. It happened while five officers worked to restrain Jabari Lewis, ...

Now, as Texas lawmakers finalize decisions, it is tempting to view every legislative session as either “get tough” or “reform minded.” The aim is to be tough and smart, providing for accountability ...

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is facing more legal action over sweltering conditions in state prisons. The families of three inmates who died in 2023 are suing the ...

NEW BOSTON, Texas (KSLA) - ALL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE: On Wednesday, April 9, law enforcement officers served seven felony arrest warrants related to an ...

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Albert Einstein once said, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that we used when we created them." As someone incarcerated in a Texas prison, I thought of that when I heard about the ...

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In Texas, people want to see fairness when it comes to crime and punishment. Justice should treat everyone equally, regardless of who they are or where they come from. But what if the system isn't as ...

The Arlington Police Department says students at the University of Texas Arlington's Criminology & Criminal Justice ...

Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to ArkLaTex. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. NEW BOSTON, Texas -- Six former correctional ...

Editor’s note: Following an agreement with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday night, undocumented college students in Texas are no longer eligible for ...