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Emmett And Some County Commissioners Concerned About Judge Rosenthal’s Order
Posted on · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.
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Transportation
New Bridge Could Mean Congestion Relief For Montgomery County Commuters
Posted on · $6 million project increases the number of lanes on Kuykendahl at the county line.
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The Progress of Abbott’s Local Crime Fighting Plan Is Unclear
Posted on · Abbott said violent crime in Houston was soaring. He said he had a plan to reduce it. What’s happened since?
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Harris County Launches Innovative Program To Help Seniors Who Are Victims Of Abuse
Posted on · The Senior Justice Assessment Center will offer medical exams, case management and referrals all in one place.
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Harris County Starts Expansion Of Program To Remove Submerged Vehicles From Bayous
Posted on · The county’s Flood Control District implemented the pilot phase in 2016 and retrieved 20 cars and trucks.
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Terry And Chauna Thompson Attend Their First Court Hearing In The John Hernandez Case
Posted on · The couple is charged with murder and was arraigned at the 178th District Court of the Harris County Criminal Justice Center.
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Harris County Case Raises Questions About The Use Of Deadly Force
Posted on · Sheriff's Deputy Chauna Thompson and her husband Terry Thompson are charged with murder in the strangulation death of a man outside a northeast Harris County restaurant. 24-year-old John Hernandez died after an altercation which was caught on video.
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City of Houston And Harris County Team Up To Help The Region’s Inmates And Their Children
Posted on · They are launching two programs, as part of the My Brother’s Keeper initiative, that will provide counseling and mentoring, as well as treatment for substance abuse.
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Harris County Officials Are Split Over Lawsuit Challenging The Bail System
Posted on · The County Attorney’s office argues Judge Lee Rosenthal’s ruling undermines the judges’ decision making power.
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WATCH: SB4 May Limit Law Enforcement Capacity To Solve Crimes That Impact All Texans, Ed Gonzalez Says
Posted on · The Sheriff of Harris County believes that the Texas Sanctuary Cities law addresses a problem that should be taken care of at a border level and not inside college buildings.
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Harris County Makes Progress Towards Providing Public Defenders At Bail Hearings
Posted on · The Commissioners Court expands the Public Defender division to offer a 24/7 service.
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Harris County Officials Urge Public To Be Alert About Beginning Of A New Mosquito Season
Posted on · They note these insects just need the amount of water contained in a bottle cap to breed.
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A 150-Year-Old Cemetery Has Been Rediscovered in a Million Dollar Neighborhood
Posted on · A cemetery that became lost in a sprawling city has now been found. Harris County helped recognize Morse-Bragg cemetery as a historical landmark.
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Harris County Starts Countdown To The Start Of 2017 Hurricane Season
Posted on · Judge Ed Emmett reminds residents to be alert because the region can be hit at any time.
Politics
The May 6th Election Poses Big Decisions For Greater Houston And Surrounding Areas
Posted on · In Harris County, one of the biggest items on the ballot is about the recapture for HISD.