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Prisons

Dozens Who Died In Texas Prisons During The Pandemic Had Been Granted Parole, New Report Shows

Jolie McCullough, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 17, 2021 · At any given time, thousands of Texas prisoners have been approved for parole but not yet released. At least 42 of those people died in the 12 months after the coronavirus first swept the state.

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Election 2020

Thousands Of Texans Can’t Vote Because They’re On Parole Or Probation

Sara Willa Ernst

Posted on November 2, 2020 · Lori Mellinger is voting for the first time in 10 years. She was just one of the thousands of Texans every year whose voting rights are taken away because of being on parole or probation.

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Felon Accused In Criminal Rampage That Killed Three People In Houston Is Arraigned

David Warren, AP / HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 23, 2018 · Prosecutors file capital murder charges against Jose Gilberto Rodriguez and he is denied bond

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Houston Matters

Criminal Justice Expert Explains Nuances Of Parole Violations

Houston Matters / HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 19, 2018 · Three recent murders allegedly committed by a man who cut off his ankle monitor have generated concern in Houston

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HPD Arrested 91 Parolees From July 1 To July 15

HPM Digital Team

Posted on July 16, 2018 · The Police Department worked with local parole officers and Chief Acevedo says they were ‘strategic’ and targeted ‘violent offenders’

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WATCH: Friendswood Dentist That Drove Over Husband Released From Prison

Davis Land

Posted on May 11, 2018 · Clara Harris will have to wear an ankle bracelet while on parole

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Dentist That Drove Over Husband Granted Parole

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on November 7, 2017 · Clara Harris drove over her husband three times with her Mercedes, while David's teenage daughter from a previous marriage was in the car

Tags Clara Harris David Lynn Harris dentist Friendswood dentist parole run over

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Nurse In Prison For Killing Infant Indicted In Another Death

Associated Press

Posted on May 26, 2017 · A Texas nurse who's been serving a 99-year prison sentence for the fatal overdose of an infant in her care was indicted Thursday in the death of another infant as prosecutors try to keep her behind bars.

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Statewide prison lockdown (Sept. 7, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 7, 2023 · On Thursday's show: We learn why the Texas Department of Criminal Justice issued an immediate lockdown at all Texas prisons this week.

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Extreme heat this summer has been rough. Now, try going through it without A/C

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 30, 2023 · Texas Public Radio reporter Paul Flahive offers insight into what people in Texas prisons have experienced this summer.

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Houston Matters

The week in politics (Aug. 30, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 30, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: With new laws taking effect this week, campaigns heating up, and even an impeachment trial scheduled for next week, we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.

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Fire at Huntsville state prison prompts evacuation of 600-plus inmates from their cells

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 25, 2023 · No injuries were reported among prisoners or staff, according to a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, who said everyone at the facility was accounted for and in a secure location.

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