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Thursday, January 17, 2013  Members of a special task force shake out drugs and weapons.

Monday, January 07, 2013  Inmates at one of Iowa's most dangerous prison units have been allowed to watch violent and sexually explicit movies and TV shows for years

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  The daring escape from the downtown high-rise Metropolitan Correctional Center had them descending almost 20 stories using a makeshift rope.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The United States has had the highest incarceration rate in the entire world since 2002. The state of Texas currently leads the U.S. in incarceration growth imprisoning the greatest number of people in the nation.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  Officials say Curry County Detention Center inmates caused a flood and started fires during a random search for contraband.

Monday, September 03, 2012  Texas prisons are having a surge in prison killings. Officials are unsure why.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  Nearly a dozen inmates have escaped from the Curry County Adult Detention Center in the last three years, and county officials have decided it is time for a change.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  A new law took effect September first that affects Texas inmates. Now, when some criminals leave their cells, they must also leave the country.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  Program allows for classes and the promise to repay: most leave Texas holding debt

Wednesday, March 09, 2011  Lawmakers: Illinois governor to abolish death penalty at signing ceremony in Capitol

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  Local officials started a community service program at the start of the new year and so far they say it's been successful...

Thursday, February 24, 2011  In an effort to help ease the state budget crisis, Texas Department of Criminal Justice plans to save money by cutting 555 non-guard jobs and changing the menu for inmates

Sunday, September 12, 2010  Texas officials say they plan to open a non-denominational seminary at the maximum-security Darrington Unit south of Houston.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Authorities say three of the four inmates who broke out of a northern Texas jail have been captured.

Thursday, August 19, 2010  Four inmates have broken out of the Wichita County Jail Annex.