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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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Another man died in the Harris County Jail, marking the facility’s 13th reported death this year

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Posted on September 18, 2023 · At least 13 people have died while in custody at the Harris County Jail this year.

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Another person dies in the Harris County Jail as pressure mounts from the state’s jail commission

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on September 8, 2023 · At least 12 people have died while in custody at the Harris County Jail this year.

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Harris County proposes budget of close to $2.4 billion for 2024 fiscal year

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 16, 2023 · The proposal from the Harris County Office of Management and Budget would increase spending by $267 million compared to the current fiscal year. It would include $57 million for cost of living increases for county employees.

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Another man dies in the Harris County Jail as the facility continues to face extensive scrutiny

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 10, 2023 · This comes after a federal lawsuit was recently filed accusing the county of creating a "culture of death" inside the Harris County Jail.

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