Posted on · Last year, 27 people died in the jail — the highest number in nearly two decades. So far, at least four people have died while in custody this year.
Posted on · Harris County Jail saw record number of in-custody deaths last year due to a persistent court backlog, an ever-growing inmate population and an insufficient number of staff, according to Gonzalez.
Posted on · The judges, who should be in place by the end of August, will work on some of the most intractable cases in the county's criminal court backlog.
Posted on · On Monday's show: The latest on the fight against COVID-19 at the area's public hospitals, a conversation with Harris County DA Kim Ogg, and a local veterinarian answers your questions.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: The League of Women Voters discusses voter registration challenges, COVID-19 causes courtroom backlogs, gardening tips, and Dan Brown's Wild Symphony.
Posted on · Legal experts say the government’s plan to deal with the historic immigration court backlog has made matters worse. Meanwhile, courts are still recovering from the federal shutdown, which halted tens of thousands of cases.