Harris County processed and released some "non-violent" felony suspects as local and state officials continue to spar over the move.
After volleys between the county judge, sheriff, governor, and attorney general, Harris County plans to release felony suspects have been halted.
Harris County Judge Hidalgo plans to release 1,000 prisoners over coronavirus concerns after a federal judge left the decision to county officials.
State leaders are set to intervene in a case regarding the release of inmates in the Harris County jail system as the coronavirus crisis continues.
While Harris County officials and a federal judge explore the legality of releasing jail inmates, victims and advocates express concerns for public safety.
The final text of the new "stay at home" order emerged hours after it was announced on Tuesday, leaving business owners and some public officials confused and on edge.
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."
Following last week's breaking news that "last in line voter" Hervis Rogers was ineligible to vote due to parole for felony burglary, an official complaint has been filed with the Texas Secretary of State.
National media outlets were quick to seize on Hervis Rogers' story about his hours-long wait-time in Harris County on Tuesday night. New information shows he was ineligible to vote under Texas law.
Harris County commissioners met yesterday with County Clerk Diane Trautman concerning reports of early voting irregularities and possible integrity issues at polling locations.
On the first day of early voting, onsite poll workers in Harris County did not have updated voter registration information and some registered voters were left out of the available database.
Incumbent Harris County D.A. Kim Ogg is facing challengers from all sides amid rising concerns over crime. Audia Jones, a challenger to Ogg, is pushing to eliminate cash bail for many felons.
A warrant is now out for the arrest of Emilio Duarte-Lone, a DWI suspect with deportation orders to Honduras who has not shown up for his court hearing.
The dispute between GOP candidate Josh Flynn and the Harris County Republican Party comes amid a competitive race to succeed retiring Rep. Dwayne Bohac.
An illegal immigrant suspect arrested for driving while intoxicated and slated for deportation to Honduras was released by Harris County the next day on $100 bond.
Here's a list of stories to keep an eye on in 2020 — including Obamacare court battles, the race to replace disgraced Speaker Dennis Bonnen, and a potential state takeover of Houston ISD.
Health officials in Austin are cautioning the public after a case of the measles was confirmed in the city for the first time in more than 20 years.
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.
The wave of Texas counties passing resolutions to become Second Amendment "sanctuaries" continues while Collin County commissioners passed a resolution reaffirming their constitutional oath.
Tarrant County tops the list of largest county government spending increases with a $97 million spending binge going into next year.
