HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) -An inmate’s recent escape from the Huntsville Unit has sparked questions about the communication between the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and local ...

TDCJ is searching for an escapee. Jesus Villareal (TDCJ #01499570), 39 years old, was determined missing from the Huntsville Unit on Sept 8 in Huntsville. Villareal is believed to be in a maroon ...

HUNTSVILLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice said an inmate who escaped from the Huntsville Unit early Sunday ... out of Cameron County. TDCJ said he was also charged with ...

The Huntsville Fire Department battles a fire at the Huntsville Unit state prison early Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. About 655 inmates were evacuated from their cells when a fire erupted early Friday ...

TX – Officials with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said an inmate who escaped prison is back in custody. Jesus Villareal, 39, went missing from the Huntsville Unit on Sunday ...

TDCJ evacuated more than 650 inmates from ... said Daisy Mejia, whose husband is incarcerated in Huntsville’s Walls Unit. “I think my worry is getting worse. Just trying to hang in there ...

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KTRK ... The chamber used to execute Texas death row inmates is located in the Walls Unit. TDCJ said the next scheduled execution is in October and they don't anticipate ...

“The Huntsville unit is an icon, it’s the best way to describe ... moved at a later time to other facilities, Bryan Collier, TDCJ executive director said. It’s unknown when the inmates ...

Read the second part of Warden Strong's interview on the future of the Huntsville Unit and the recognition of 11 TDCJ employees for their valor in the Tuesday edition of The Item.

HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KBTX) -Texas Department of Criminal Justice inmate Jesus Villarreal, 39, who escaped from the Huntsville Unit on Sunday ... escape charges. The TDCJ credited the successful ...