Touting the campaign slogan “Fix Houston,” Whitmire discussed Houston’s rising crime, fraying infrastructure, and need for transparency.
Despite the three-way contest for the Houston-area state House district, DeAyala captured more than 61 percent of the vote.
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.
Abbott criticized Harris County judges on bail policy and said a state constitutional amendment is needed to hold dangerous suspects without bond.
Formed as a response to growing calls to defund the police, Abbott brought his "Back the Blue" pledge to Houston.
Despite a criminal history and gang affiliation, a murder suspect previously released on three separate felony bonds was quietly released on bond in Harris County last month.
Despite activists and some officials calling for defunding the police department, the Houston City Council approved increased spending for law enforcement.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo blamed the death of an officer on reluctance to pass a reauthorization for the Violence Against Women Act, but the bill would not have prevented the killing.
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.
