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Twenty-two years ago on September the 11th, 19 terrorists hijacked two American Airlines and two United Airlines planes. Two of those planes crashed into what was once known as the World Trade …

Eleven standout Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) employees were recognized Thursday, Aug. 3, in the Texans Caring for Texans awards ceremony at West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

Life behind enemy lines can be lonely, and a letter from a friend – a pen pal – can liberate mind and spirit. These prisoners are reaching out to you. They trust that Bay View readers truly care. Reach back and write a letter today!

2nd Panhandle-area state prison workers death linked to COVID-19 this week The Texas Department of Criminal Justice on Friday announced it is grieving the loss of a Panhandle-area state prison employee that is connected to the COVID-19 virus. Dorothy Caylor, a 62-year-old human resources specialist who had 15 years of service with the TDCJ and was assigned to the Roach Unit in Childress, died Thursday at an Amarillo hospital, according to a news release from TDCJ. Caylors death is the second ...

TDCJ announces officers COVID-linked death at Pampa state prison Staff reports The Texas Department of Criminal Justice this week announced it is grieving the death of a Panhandle-area employee connected to the COVID-19 virus. Harold Smith, 77, was a correction officer with five and a half years of service with TDCJ and was assigned to the Jordan Unit in Pampa, according to a news release from TDCJ. He tested positive for COVID-19 on Nov. 30 and was admitted to an Amarillo hospital Dec. 9. H...