There have been nine law enforcement officers murdered in the Houston and Harris County area since September of 2019.
Skyrocketing homicide rates and bond release practices in Harris County have drawn the attention of gubernatorial candidate Allen West.
Judge DaSean Jones, a self-avowed socialist, released murder suspect David Cruz from jail due to coronavirus concerns. The Harris County judge previously said "he plans on pissing a lot of people off."
Incumbent District Attorney Kim Ogg is facing challengers from her right and left in what will be a key and consequential race for Texas' most populous county.
