Houston Matters
Jail Reform Podcast Sheds Light on Efforts in Harris County
Posted on · The podcast 70 Million sheds lights on criminal justice reform efforts spearheaded by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.
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Prison Worker In Texas Guilty Of Scamming Inmate Relatives
Posted on · The prison worker pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud
Houston Matters
Full Show: Prisoner Treatment, And Unmarked Graves In Sugar Land (June 14, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We take a closer look at who advocates for the rights of Texas inmates. We learn about the exhumation of unmarked graves in Fort Bend County. And Rick Bragg talks about his book, The Best Cook in the World.
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Condemned Texas Inmate Accepts Plea Deal For Life Sentences
Posted on · Michael Wayne Norris was convicted for the November 1986 shooting deaths of 38-year-old Georgia Rollins and her son, Keith
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“Women Can Do This”: Female Inmates In Texas Find Fulfillment In Learning Technical Skills, But They Have Fewer Options Than Men
Posted on · Female inmates are offered fewer educational opportunities than men in Texas prisons, according to a recently released report. Those women who do have access to technical education say they are finding their passions.
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WATCH: Friendswood Dentist That Drove Over Husband Released From Prison
Posted on · Clara Harris will have to wear an ankle bracelet while on parole
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“You’re Not As Safe As You Should Be.” How Understaffing Is Affecting One Texas Prison
Posted on · The Telford Unit reports by far the most assaults on staff of any state-run lockup and has one of the highest rates of understaffing. Take a look inside the northeast Texas prison where guards and inmates alike are suffering.
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Settlement Near In Prison Heat Lawsuit
Posted on · A class action lawsuit over heat in a Texas prison is likely to be settled after a federal court hearing Tuesday.
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Texas Teen Fugitives Caught After Escaping Texas Juvenile Prison
Posted on · Two teenage inmates recaptured after escaping Giddings Texas juvenile prison
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7 Inmates Dead, 17 Injured In South Carolina Prison Fighting
Posted on · Officials said no officers were wounded after multiple inmate fights broke out on Sunday night
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Harvey Worsens Overcrowding At Harris County Jail
Posted on · Some say overcrowding in prisons was a chronic problem before Harvey
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Man On Death Row For Killing 2 Women In Houston Loses Appeal
Posted on · Death row inmate loses appeal, moving closer to execution
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‘Pharma Bro,’ Martin Shkreli, Tearfully Apologizes, Then Sentenced To Prison
Posted on · Martin Shkreli the infamous pharmaceutical executive has been sentenced to seven years in prison
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Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Over Sweltering Texas Prison
Posted on · Prison system spokesman Jason Clark said the deal would provide additional safeguards for Pack Unit inmates susceptible to extreme heat
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Koch Network Targets Texas In Push For Prison Reform In Trump Era
Posted on · The network backed by the billionaire industrialist brothers Charles and David Koch is investing millions to research how to help former prisoners successfully re-enter society in Texas and three other states.