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El Paso County sheriff candidates respond to jail annex murder

The five candidates running to be the next El Paso County Sheriff responded to the inmate-on-inmate murder that occurred at the county jail annex.

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Overcrowding at Nueces County Jail continues

Because of jail overpopulation, some inmates are held in large holding cells. It is typically not a jail living area, however, inmates are given what they need.

Cass County Jail In Non-Compliance

The Texas Commission of Jail Standards issued Cass County Jail a notice of non-compliance in September concerning Charles Spraberry's escape. Spraberry, 44, fled on Aug 29, and Caddo Parish Police arrested him on Sep 31. He was a person of interest in a double homicide.

Federal Lawsuit Filed Against Menard County Sheriff's Office After Jail Inmate Commits Suicide

Denton County Inmate, Jailer, and Chaplain Die From COVID-19

Smith County Jail records 110 COVID-19 cases

Coryell County sheriff gives tour of jail ahead of special election

Fri, 2021-04-30 16:02 david_morris By BRITTANY FHOLER   Coryell County Sheriff Scott Williams gave media outlets a tour of the county jail Monday afternoon and shared more information on the current needs that the jail and county are facing. Williams and his staff were notified last week that the Coryell County Jail was found out of compliance due to overcrowding by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, following a surprise inspection on April 14. Previously, TCJS had requested that the Coryell County Sheriff’s Office provide to the state weekly reports on population numbers within the jail, including those inmates who are “paper ready” to be sent to Texas Department of Criminal Justice facilities. On April 8, 2021, Coryell County had provided the requested information, where it was determined that their population was 103, which was over the rated facility capacity number of 92. Upon further review, it was revealed Coryell County had been housing inmates over capacity, with several days in early to mid-April having the population at or near 100. The number dropped down on April 14 as inmates were sent to another county.

Coryell County voters to decide fate of proposed jail during May 1 election

Coryell County voters to decide fate of proposed jail during May 1 election County officials say it's needed, but residents divided and last updated 2021-04-27 00:09:01-04 CORYELL COUNTY, TX — Voters in Coryell County are divided on the proposal for a new, 250-bed jail. “Appraisals have skyrocketed. Gatesville ISD already has a ten cent rate hike coming this year. We just can’t handle another one,” said Coryell County resident Steve Buckner. Some say the $30.9 million bond is too much for taxpayers. However, officials say the current jail is overcrowded, and the county is losing money housing inmates in other counties.

Early voting begins Monday for Coryell County May 1 bond election

Thu, 2021-04-15 18:15 david_morris By LYNETTE SOWELL    For the second time in 10 years, Coryell County voters will have the opportunity to head to the polls again for a vote on a $30.9 million bond election for the proposed construction of a new county jail facility.  Early voting will take place April 19 through April 27, ahead of the Saturday, May 1 election day.  The sole item on the ballot will be Proposition A for “The issuance of General Obligation Bonds in the Principal Amount not to Exceed $30,900,000 to Pay for the Construction and Equipping of a New Coryell County Detention Center and for the Costs of Issuance of the Bonds, and the Levy of a Tax in Payment Thereof.”