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The Man in the Black Hat, Part One

Clinton Manges built his empire on brushland and oil wells, political contributions and lawsuits. His influence extends to the state capitol and oil company boardrooms. To get where he is, he studied under three masters of South Texas.

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Sasha von Oldershausen

Sasha von Oldershausen is an associate editor who writes about news and politics.

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The Story: 30 Years Later, a Guilty Conscience Led to a Free Man

Executive editor Michael Hall has reported on many exonerations over the years, but nothing compares to the story of Estella Ybarra and Carlos Jaile.

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