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County needs more jailers

By Velda Hunter
The Facts

Published April 12, 2006

ANGLETON -- Growing overtime pay is leaving Brazoria County officials pondering what can be done to remedy the problem, specifically a shortage of jailers.

April 12, 2006

Jewish prisoners trying to keep kosher

Web Posted: 04/09/2006 12:00 AM CDT

Abe Levy
Express-News Staff Writer

April 9, 2006

Harris County Jail said improved

By HARVEY RICE

April 7, 2006

Public Interest Groups Challenge Texas Police Bonds and Magistrate Evasion

Brief to Texas Attorney General contends that thousands of bail bonds were issued illegally under Texas law, and that magistrates were illegally bypassed under practices that the El Paso District Attorney has promoted as a statewide model.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 30, 2006

ACLU Applauds Court Decision Reversing Conviction Denying Pregnant Women in Texas Their Rights

AMARILLO, TX -- The American Civil Liberties Union today applauded a unanimous decision by a state court of appeals in Texas reversing the convictions of two pregnant women accused of delivering a controlled substance to their fetuses.

March 30, 2006

Cameron County OKs more jail staff to handle growth

BY EMMA PEREZ-TREVIÑO: The Brownsville Herald

October 26, 2005 - Cameron County's jail system is filling fast with federal inmates, so Cameron County Commissioners Court responded Tuesday by approving temporary staff to handle the influx.

March 30, 2006