Prisoner With Cancer Received Delayed Treatment, Little Family Visitation, Then Died, Family Says
Tony Sendejo’s last days were painful, chaotic
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Lockdown of Texas prisons due to rise in violence isn't effective long-term, expert says – Houston Public Media
The department is conducting comprehensive searches for contraband in response to a rise in violence connected to illegal drug activity. The lockdown will be lifted as searches are completed.
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Despite budget surplus, Texas Legislature makes little money available for prison air conditioning – Houston Public Media
Stifling heat has killed inmates and exacerbated employee turnover in Texas prisons. But funding for air conditioning was whittled down in the draft budget released Thursday.
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Navy veteran Terry Shannon spends Mondays ministering to jail inmates.
Inside the Nueces County jail, hope is probably the last thing you will find behind bars. Navy veteran Terry Shannon spends Mondays ministering to jail inmates .
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Heat waves impacting prisons without air conditioning across US
A USA TODAY analysis found at least 44 states do not have fully air-conditioned prisons. Climate change and increased heat waves are making conditions worse
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Bee County reports 358 active COVID-19 cases Friday
The Bee County Office of Emergency Management is reporting 358 active COVID-19 cases as of Friday
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