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Hidalgo Recuses Herself From Two Lawsuits, Rodeo 2019 Concert Lineup, Garcia Discusses Priorities As Congresswoman, And More

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Posted on January 4, 2019 · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.

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Lawyer Of Rape Victim Housed In Harris County Jail Wants Independent Investigation

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Posted on August 2, 2016 · District Attorney Devon Anderson says her office didn’t commit any irregularities.

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State Regulators Issue New Mental Health Screening Form For County Jails

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on November 19, 2015 · Inmates who answer “yes” to certain questions are automatically flagged for suicide risk.

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Houston and Harris County to host fourth gun buyback event

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Officials said 2,800 unwanted firearms have been collected so far from the first three events.

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Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week

Posted on May 15, 2023 · There is currently just a slight risk of excessive rainfall today, after several inches dropped over the weekend.

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Second Mississippi jail escapee found; arrested in Houston

Michael Goldberg, Associated Press

Posted on April 28, 2023 · Before his arrest, he was spotted on surveillance video at a Hedwig Village service station around 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2568: Detension Basin

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Posted on April 14, 2023 · Episode: 2568 Detention basins: where engineering, conservation, and myriad birds converge. Today, engineering and birds.

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