Politics
Houston-Area Lawmakers Urge DA To Investigate Possible ‘Non-Existent’ March Primary Candidate
Posted on · “We are concerned that more than 2500 Harris County voters may have been duped," the Democratic lawmakers wrote.
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Energy & Environment
Harris County Sues EPA Over Chemical Safety Rules
Posted on · The government overturned the rules in 2019, saying they were no longer “reasonable or practicable.”
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Harris County Sues To Shut Down Poker Clubs Investigated By Houston Police
Posted on · County Attorney Vince Ryan alleges that the Post Oak Poker Club and the Prime Social Club are open seven days a week for the purpose of illegal gambling.
Harris County
In Latest Development About Bail System Lawsuit, Misdemeanor Judges Withdraw Appeal
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle also reports the jurists are replacing the D.C. law firm that was handling the litigation with a Houston-based pro bono attorney.
Houston Matters
Getting Trial Date Is Next Step In Harris County’s Lawsuit Over Opioid Epidemic
Posted on · More than 115 people die in the United States everyday after overdosing on opioids, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Day Care Deaths, And Harris County’s Opioid Lawsuit (Dec. 13, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We preview tonight's HISD board meeting. Then, an investigative report examines deaths at Texas day cares. Plus, we check in on Harris County’s lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic. And the Apollo Chamber Players perform some holiday music in studio.
News
Federal Court Allows Harris County Judges to Keep Setting Bails
Posted on · The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals grants a stay of the order from Judge Lee Rosenthal
Harris County
County Sues to End Prostitution in Southwest Houston with Unprecedented Measure
Posted on · Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan wants to create the ‘Bissonnet Anti-Prostitution Zone’
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Harris County Fights To Keep Opioid Lawsuit In Texas Courts
Posted on · “This same tactic was attempted unsuccessfully in Hopkins County, Texas, where it was summarily dismissed by the federal court to which it was removed,” Ryan explained, in a statement. “We will fight for the same right for Harris County.”
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UPDATE: Justice Sotomayor Talks About Achieving Meaningful Changes, Personal Challenges At UH
Posted on · The U.S. Supreme Court Justice participated in a discussion with faculty members and students at UH’s Law Center
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City Of Houston Will Also Participate In Litigation Against Local Company Accused Of Dumping Hazardous Waste
Posted on · Mayor Turner says they will "probably" join the county’s legal action, instead of filing a separate lawsuit against Wright Containers LLC
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Harris County Sues The Arkema Chemical Plant In Crosby
Posted on · In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the Harris County Attorney's Office says Arkema Inc.'s facility in Crosby violated Texas environmental laws by releasing toxic chemicals during flooding and fires, sickening responders and residents
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Harris County Attorney Increases Staff To Fight Public Nuisance Cases
Posted on · The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded Vince Ryan’s office a $105,000 grant to work on cases that involve shutting down illegal establishments like massage parlors
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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 Officially Opens New State Of The Art Institute Of Forensic Sciences
Posted on · The facility will serve both as a crime lab and as the medical examiner’s office.