TDCJ says water, pressure issues fixed at East Texas prison unit
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed Monday that the Beto Unit in Tennessee Colony is dealing with low water ...
Anthony Patterson transferred to TDCJ prison
A search of TDCJ’s inmate records revealed that Patterson is incarcerated at the Middleton Unit in Abilene. Records indicate ...
Execution date nears for ‘Desert Killer’
The execution date for a death row inmate and Tom Green County native dubbed the “Desert Killer” who was convicted of ...
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We're retiring our public-facing prison inmates database
The data was provided by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice monthly and included breakdowns by unit, crimes, race and sex. Our site also included information on individual inmates ...
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Inmates in this Texas program are leaving prison with jobs — and lower chances of reincarceration
Faced with more immediate funding needs, state officials haven’t asked for more money for rehabilitation programs, such as STRIVE, next budget cycle.
Texas, Louisiana both halted imminent executions on Tuesday. What's going on?
Minutes apart, courts in the neighboring states of Louisiana and Texas each stopped upcoming executions, one on Thursday and ...
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'It actually helped me' | Texas looks to expand peer addiction program for inmates
Texas may have found an unlikely ally -- the inmates themselves. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is now looking to expand its Recovery Housing Opportunity Program to facilities across the ...
Families raise concern after water issues at Anderson County prison
Families of inmates at an Anderson County prison are raising concerns after the facility began experiencing water issues.
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Texas expands virtual court access for inmates, streamlining safety and costs
On Tuesday, the Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) announced it's expanding a program that lets inmates appear in court virtually without leaving prison. Officials say it saves money on inmate ...