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Harris County

How rhetoric about bail reform is shaping the upcoming election in Harris County

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on October 4, 2022 · Republicans, along with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, claim that lenient bail practices by judges have contributed to a spike in crime in the Houston area. Observers say their messaging has impacted the behavior of the judiciary and could impact election outcomes as well.

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Harris County Judge candidate says she would fund more law enforcement positions if elected

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on September 7, 2022 · Republican candidate Alexandra del Moral Mealer will face Democratic incumbent Lina Hidalgo in the upcoming November election.

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Overall Houston Crime Down, Homicides Up In 2018

Florian Martin

Posted on January 28, 2019 · The Houston Police Department has released its year-end crime stats.

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Election lawsuit dropped (Sept. 25, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 25, 2023 · On Monday's show: Alexandra del Moral Mealer has dropped her lawsuit challenging the results of last year's election for Harris County judge. We learn why and discuss whether we should expect more challenges like hers in our current political climate.

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Harris County DA’s office reverses low-level drug policy citing increased amount of fentanyl in seized drugs

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 31, 2023 · The DA's office will now evaluate every drug possession case, regardless of the amount of suspected narcotics, as long as probable cause is established "through the expert testimony of two officers with drug enforcement experience."

Tags District Attorney Kim Ogg drug offenders drug testing fentanyl

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Harris County officials say a new state law should help reduce the county’s criminal court backlog

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 30, 2023 · Under Senate Bill 402, district judges in Texas are required to give preference to hearings and trials for murder and capital murder offenses.

Tags District Attorney Kim Ogg

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Harris County DA’s Office requests no bond as Houston-area man accused of shooting multiple police officers appears in court

Lucio Vasquez / Adam Zuvanich

Posted on August 21, 2023 · Terran Green is being charged with four counts of attempted capital murder after allegedly wounding multiple police officers last week.

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