A representative of CrimeStoppers said that since 2018, killings in Harris County by individuals free on bond have more than doubled.
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There have been more than half a million enforcement encounters in the southwest region so far this fiscal year.
One of several parents suing Katy ISD over student mask policy was ejected from a public board meeting for not following mask and social distancing protocols.
Texas' reopening now includes more widely available visitation to long-term care residents who have been largely isolated for a year. However, some facilities appear to be continuing to limit visitation.
State health authorities will investigate the outbreak at the Carrizo Springs facility, as well as water concerns at the Midland facility.
Loved ones will not be separated for months again should another public health crisis arise if the Texas House passes the bill that the Senate unanimously approved on Wednesday.
“Keeping families out did not keep [COVID-19] out,” a family member emphasized, urging provision to be made by the legislators for families to visit regularly again.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced last week that Texas may completely reopen — at least as far as the state is concerned.
The state has dubbed the efforts “Operation Lone Star.”
The East Texas Republican wants to name the state’s portion of the project the “President Donald J. Trump Wall.”
Rep. Scott Sanford has authored legislation that would require nursing homes to allow daily visits by family members designated as essential caregivers.
A reporter asked the president for his thoughts on Texas and Mississippi rescinding coronavirus restrictions.
Some lawmakers are praising Abbott’s announcement while others are claiming the move will cost the lives of Texans.
After a year of restrictions, Governor Abbott announced that businesses would be permitted to reopen next Wednesday. The statewide mask mandate will also be lifted.
Hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in Collin County fell below 10 percent this week.
Use of the property tax disaster loophole could be restricted under a new Texas House bill that aims to curb tax increases during a pandemic.
The Biden administration says the facility is necessary due to the number of beds needed for unaccompanied children.
During a discussion on policing and criminal justice reform, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo warned of a coming public backlash on lenient felony bond policies.
Tarrant County's coronavirus cases have dropped significantly over the last several weeks, but Judge Glen Whitley extended his mask order for another 90 days.
