Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 years

Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.--- Clarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf [...]

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Texas education board gives preliminary OK to required reading list that includes Bible material

The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list before a final vote in June. Before recent changes, the proposal’s length, lack of diversity and Christian focus received criticism.--- The board will have multiple opportunities to revise the list [...]

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