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Ellis, Jackson Face Off In Primary For Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1

Andrew Schneider

Posted on January 22, 2020 · Bail bond reform and Harvey repairs are likely to be major issues in the primary contest between incumbent Commissioner Rodney Ellis and former felony court judge Maria T. Jackson.

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Hidden Gems In The Courthouse: A Celebration Of Black History Month

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Posted on March 1, 2016 · In a peculiar petition filed in 1861, Bob Allen, a free black man, sued to become a slave and choose a master.

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