Harris County under scrutiny as Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick pushes House to pass bail bond legislation
Patrick and State Sen. Joan Huffman say the Senate has passed bail reform bills with bipartisan support numerous times, but ...
State requests help from attorney general's office to ensure compliance of Harris County Jail
The Texas agency overseeing jail standards will heighten its response to Harris County's years-long struggle to meet state ...
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Harris County son allegedly killed his mother using a hammer: HCSO
Harris County authorities were called to a home on Ellesmere Drive after a stepson reportedly found his stepmother in the garage unresponsive and his stepbrother with a hammer.
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Bail organizations, immigrants targeted as Texas lawmakers consider bail reform legislation
Members of the Texas Senate's Criminal Justice Committee heard testimony Wednesday on five bail-related bills aimed at ...
'We will play hardball on this issue' | Texas GOP lawmakers push for passage of bail reform package
"We will play hardball on this issue," Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick said during a news conference. At the event, Patrick ...
Harris County sues Crosby wastewater treatment facility, alleging multiple violations
Harris County has sued a Crosby utility company which officials allege has a history of releasing wastewater into county ...
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Harris County's early childhood education pilot program faces closure
A pilot program offering free early childhood education for kids age 4 and younger across Harris County could be ending soon ...
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Harris County subdivision drainage improvements program under water leaving projects in jeopardy
In 2024, voters approved spending more money to maintain flood projects, but leaders revealed the amount could be more than ...