The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Alison Fox and Thomas Smith are in the runoff for Place 3’s ...

For Court of Criminal Appeals, Alison Fox is the best choice, and for 1st Court of Appeals, it's Todd Frankfort, writes the Houston Chronicle editorial board.

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A court has ordered Smith County District Clerk Penny Clarkston to file a bill of costs in 35 cases by 4 p.m. Monday — a step the law already requires — following a series of ...

The new Smith County Courthouse is steadily progressing and an improvement project has been approved for the county animal shelter. The commissioners court on Tuesday received updates regarding the ...

The issue will appear again on the June 2 agenda.