How Public Corruption Investigations Can Fail
A former Texas Ranger provides rare insights into the mostly secret system set up to investigate complaints about public officials.
Texas Rangers
A New History Tears Down the Myth of the Texas Rangers
Monica Muñoz Martinez’s new book paints a brutally clear picture of the Rangers’ complicity in crimes against minorities.
Texas Juvenile Justice System Loses an Advocate, Gains Another Career Cop
Advocates fear Abbott’s replacement of juvenile justice watchdog hints at new “law enforcement approach” to transparency at the troubled agency.
Graves of Shame
New evidence indicates wrongdoing in the handling of migrant remains in Brooks County.
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The Passage of Nathan Pierce
At 32, Nathan Pierce was turning his life around. Then he sought help from Texas' mental-health system.