Analysis: The case for big ideas in Texas government

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TribCast: Melissa Lucio gets a late reprieve

In this week’s episode, Matthew speaks with Jolie about the stay of execution in Lucio’s case…

U.S. Supreme Court will consider appeal for DNA testing in Rodney Reed death penalty case

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Listen as Melissa Lucio learns her life has been spared

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Melissa Lucio’s execution halted by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals

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Bastrop shelter caretaker accused of exploiting girls was fired from previous job for misconduct with children

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Texas plans Thursday execution for Carl Buntion, the state’s oldest death row prisoner

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GOP mega donor Steven Hotze charged after a bogus election fraud scheme led a former cop to threaten a repairman

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Oath Keepers involved in Jan. 6 attack sought to protect U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, texts show

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Prosecutor moves to stop execution of inmate whose religious freedom case reached U.S. Supreme Court

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