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Harris County Commissioners approve “holistic” public safety package

Ashley Brown

Posted on March 16, 2023 · The package will focus on improving public safety and justice by identifying elements of the court system that need additional resources. 

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County officials approve new positions, longevity pay at Harris County Jail to increase staff retention

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on March 16, 2023 · Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said about one-third of detention officers at the Harris County Jail leave the job every year due to low hourly pay and burnout.

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GLO to offer grace period to Harris County as it works to meet Harvey recovery deadline

Ashley Brown

Posted on March 14, 2023 · Harris County has until August 2026 to use Hurricane Harvey relief funds, or the money will go back to the state.

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Officials consider building new courts, bigger facility to ease overcrowding at Harris County Jail

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on February 23, 2023 · 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.

Tags commissioners court court backlog District Attorney Kim Ogg harris county jail Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo inmate death

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Harris County approves over $9 million in funding for apprenticeships, job training

Rebecca Noel

Posted on February 21, 2023 · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo previously announced the approval of $9 million in funds for local apprenticeships in addition to over $13 million for upskilling, such as additional job training and retraining.

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