Clinton Young spent nearly two decades condemned to die. His peaceful, productive time out on bond poses questions about how Texas decides who lives long enough to get another chance.

“It’s like your house being on fire, and the fire department showing up with a 12 ounce cup of water.” ...

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Local activists warn that while residents must ration, unimpeded industrial expansion is imperiling the region’s future.

“Due process hasn’t been protected. The process that is set in place in this country that is the basis and foundation of our legal system was not allowed to work.” ...

The state created “Texas Partnership” charter schools to turn around struggling public campuses, but an Observer ...

Due process hasn’t been protected. The process that is set in place in this country that is the basis and foundation of our ...

Local activists warn that while residents must ration, unimpeded industrial expansion is imperiling the region’s future.