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Fort Bend County DA’s Office Fires 15 As Middleton Succeeds Healey

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 3, 2019 · Democrat Brian Middleton succeeded long-time Republican District Attorney John Healey on January 1.

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Posted on June 30, 2022 · On Thursday's show: Increased flooding across the country is exposing more people to industrial waste, especially those in minority communities. Plus, a new report examines the impact of minority-owned businesses on the region's economy. And a Houston teacher is honored at the Tony Awards.

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Posted on April 27, 2022 · Today, we conclude our three-part series on this case, where we discuss capital punishment, and criminal justice system patterns of prosecution and conviction.

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