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TDCJ inmate search: Texas convicted sex offender escaped prison using employee badge mother gave him

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas -- A convicted sex offender who escaped from a prison outside Houston was captured about 40 miles away, officials said. The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest ...
KXAN

TDCJ on lockdown to search facilities after increase in contraband, inmate deaths

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said it was implementing an immediate lockdown and comprehensive search of all correctional facilities within TDCJ. On Wednesday, the ...
KWTX

Escaped TDCJ inmate recaptured, shot in the arm

BRAZORIA COUNTY, Texas (KWTX) - UPDATE: The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) said escaped inmate Kidanny Robles was recaptured by staff approximately three miles away from the unit. After ...
KCBD

TDCJ announces lockdown measures in response to rising violence within prison units

LUBBOCK, Texas (NEWS RELEASE) - The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) is taking swift and immediate action to address a rise in dangerous contraband and drug-related inmate homicides. Over ...
KLTV

4 TDCJ inmates with East Texas ties charged in contraband conspiracy

First, Christopher Wade Pleasant of Longview, who is serving time in TDCJ for the murder of Victorria Jasmine Sam in 2016. He now is also charged with organized criminal activity, bribery/money ...