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Criminal Justice Local NewsHouston, Harris County Leaders Respond to Surging Homicide Rates

Holly HansenFebruary 3, 2022

County Judge Hidalgo spotlighted the demolition of a vacant lot, while Mayor Turner announced a new initiative that includes overtime pay for police officers and a $1 million gun buy-back program.

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Local NewsHouston Council Member Calls for Texas Rangers to Investigate Mayor Turner’s Housing Department

Holly HansenOctober 27, 2021

Bombshell allegations of bid-rigging to favor a contractor affiliated with Turner’s law partner have already prompted investigations by the district attorney and the Texas General Land office.

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Issues Local News“Social Vulnerability Index” Will Factor Into Prioritizing Harris County Flood Risk Reduction

Holly HansenAugust 29, 2019

The controversial metric adopted by the commissioners court could result in fewer resources being deployed to certain flood-prone areas of Houston.

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