As patchwork of U.S. death investigations evolves, Texas’ justice of the peace system remains unique
The division between Texas and Arkansas in Texarkana highlights the stark differences, from one state to the next, in U.S. death investigation systems that have no federal standard to follow.
Scattered death data, missing records in Texas justice of the peace investigation
Over nearly a year of research, our team faced challenges obtaining death records and tracking cause of death data to analyze potentially-concerning trends.
Jefferson County Justice of the Peace seat sees a clear winner
The votes are in for the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace Pct. 1 Pl. 1 race. Naomi Showers Doyle has won another term with 73.11% of the votes, or 18,668 ballots. George Milhouse Jr. has 26.89% of the votes, or 6,867 ballots.
Texas justices of the peace date back 200 years, still investigate deaths today
The thought of trains on the Southern Pacific rail line coming to West Texas intrigued Roy Bean. His friend was building the “Sunset” railroad towards El Paso and it had almost reached the Pecos.
Washington County could elect first Gen Z justice of the peace
While Vladimir Lopez took a majority of the vote on Nov. 5, the race isn't over yet as provisional ballots could change the outcome.
Growing Texas counties face renewed death investigation debate
Williamson County has been in the epicenter of a debate over whether, and when, counties should establish a medical examiner's office. And that contentious topic is once again set to play out in the next legislative session in January.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette3d
Benton County committee approves pay increase for justices of the peace
Benton County justices of the peace moved to raise by more than 70% the total amount of money they can earn per year for ...
The Facts12d
Linder wins reelection for Justice of the Peace position for Precinct 4, Place 1
Sarah Linder wins the Justice of the Peace nomination for position Precent 4, Place 1 in the General Elations against ...
Killeen Daily Herald13d
Fisher expected to win Justice of the Peace race
Republican nominee Rosanne Fisher led Democrat nominee Matt West in a race to be the next Precinct 3, Place 1 Justice of ...
Pulaski County justices of the peace hold off challengers in all 3 contested races
Rebekah Davis, 36, the Republican justice of the peace representing District 1, faced Democratic challenger Diana Thomas, ...
Arkansas Times11d
Ousted Saline County librarian Patty Hector loses race for justice of the peace
Patty Hector was fired after she refused to comply with conservative efforts to control what books are available in the ...
Killeen Daily Herald3d
Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace to move office in coming months
The office of Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Harold C. Riddle may be making a move to Burton City Hall in the coming months, information shared during the Burton ...
Hoodline4d
Medina County Justice of the Peace Clyde "Bubba" Howse Resigns Amid Fresh Harassment Complaints
In light of recent findings, Clyde "Bubba" Howse, a Medina County justice of the peace, has opted for resignation as an ...
Houston Landing on MSN5d
Who are HOU?: Meet Steve Duble, Harris County justice of the peace working for accessibility
This is Houston Landing’s second installment of its Who are HOU? series. Steve Duble, a Harris County Justice of the Peace, ...