SUMMARY: Clarence Jordan, sentenced to death for the 1977 murder of a grocery store worker, has been largely forgotten for decades. After his conviction was overturned and reinstated, he was declared incompetent in 1988, making him ineligible for execution. Despite this, his case stalled without representation. Recently, Ben Wolf requested to represent Jordan, advocating that he shouldn’t have received a death sentence due to his severe mental illness and intellectual disabilities. While Jordan remains classified as a death row inmate, he was moved to a prison unit for chronic medical issues following a stroke in 2015. An appeal is forthcoming.

Clarence Jordan has been a death row inmate for 47 years, yet his execution was never carried out. Jordan, now 68, was convicted of the 1977 murder and robbery of Houston grocery store worker, Joe Williams. #texas #deathrow #houston

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SUMMARY: The San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game is just over six weeks away, featuring top high school seniors from Harlandale, South Sand, Cole, and Alamo Heights. Players express excitement and gratitude for being selected, with many highlighting their family support and personal challenges. One player, who tore her ACL in June, is especially grateful for her recovery and the opportunity to play. The game includes a skills challenge, a three-point contest, and will take place on March 23rd at Northside Sports Gym. These young athletes are thrilled to showcase their talents in this prestigious event.

The KSAT 12 Sports team featured six more players selected to play in the San Antonio Sports All-Star Basketball Game on March 23 at Northside Sports Gym.

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SUMMARY: The Texas Senate has advanced Senate Bill 2, which proposes a $1 billion education savings account program allowing families to use state funds for private school tuition. Families could receive $10,000 or more for disabled students or homeschooling. The bill faced opposition from Democrats concerned it may harm public schools and favor wealthier families. Critics argue the low-income threshold defined at 500% of the federal poverty line could disadvantage poorer families. Proponents, including Sen. Brandon Creighton, assert it aims to assist struggling middle-class families. The bill now awaits consideration in the House, which has historically rejected similar legislation.

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