Mayor Carl Joiner is alleged to have directed police to surveil a council member and to have interfered with city permitting for businesses and residences.
A Houston victims advocate asked lawmakers to consider adding Felon in Possession of a firearm to a law limiting personal bonds for some criminal charges.
Latest campaign finance reports show that Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer raised nearly $5 million dollars; more than most state-wide candidates.
Hundreds of citizens and law enforcement officers signed up to speak, but Hidalgo adjourned the commissioners court early, saying she needed rest.
Constable Mark Herman says both the district attorney and his staff are working to refile hundreds of cases including ones involving violence.
Laura Morgan was fired for refusing to participate in bias training she said was grounded in the idea that all white people are unconsciously racist.
Although Hidalgo has declined all debate invitations, the candidates have publicly sparred over law enforcement funding and public safety.
Commissioner Cagle has twice met Democratic opponent Lesley Briones in candidate forums debating public safety, county spending, and flood control.
Federal resources will include five new trial attorneys and a $2 million grant for police de-escalation training, youth outreach, and re-entry programs.
In retaliation, Commissioner Garcia flagged projects to be held in GOP precincts including road repairs, intersection improvements, and a flood and drainage master plan.
The new party claims to seek common sense solutions in lieu of a formal platform, but pushes a controversial voting system that eliminates primaries.
As family members shared stories of murdered loved ones, many expressed anger towards elected officials over rising crime in the community.
