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Texas judge orders sheriff, school district to release Uvalde school shooting records

A group of news organizations including The Texas Tribune had sued for access to the records.
Texas

Some Threats to State Judges' Safety are Going Unreported

Rhonda Fanning

From Texas Standard:In November, state district Judge Judy Kocurek was shot in the driveway of her Austin home – a murder attempt that had been preceded…
Crime & Justice

Yes, A Texas Judge Said, 'Marry Your Girlfriend Or Go To Jail'

Alexandra Hart

From Texas Standard:A Smith County judge recently ordered a 21-year-old man to marry his 19-year-old girlfriend after he assaulted her ex-boyfriend.The…
Texas

Texas Judges at Federal Courts Struggle As Bench Vacancies Grow

Texas has some of the busiest federal courts in the nation – and some of the most judicial vacancies. That means judges who are on duty in Texas are…