William Melhado, The Texas Tribune, Author at San Antonio Report

Three seats on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals are up for election in 2024.

Paxton’s push to oust incumbents puts spotlight on Court of Criminal Appeals primaries

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Three incumbent Republican justices on the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals find themselves targeted in the primaries by AG Ken Paxton.

Texas’ ban on certain drag shows is unconstitutional, federal judge says

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune and William Melhado, The Texas Tribune September 26, 2023September 26, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott addresses attendees of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce during the 'State of the State' luncheon on Friday.

Abbott backs pardon for Army sergeant convicted of killing protester in 2020

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune April 10, 2023April 11, 2023

Families of the victims of the Robb Elementary shooting waited to speak during a March For Our Lives protest at the state Capitol on Saturday.

Families of the Uvalde shooting victims denounce Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaction on gun reform

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune August 28, 2022August 28, 2022

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden greet Mandy Gutierrez (C), the Principle of Robb Elementary School, and Superintendent Hal Harrell (L) as he and First Lady Jill Biden pay their respects in Uvalde, Texas in May.

Uvalde elementary principal reinstated after school shooting inquiry, lawyer says

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune July 29, 2022August 1, 2022

Uvalde schools police chief placed on leave amid fierce criticism of shooting response

by William Melhado, The Texas Tribune June 22, 2022June 22, 2022