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Harris County
Recent News About Harris County
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Jury issues guilty verdict for man who shot deputy: 'I believe you should give me the death penalty'
A Harris County jury issued a guilty verdict on Monday in the murder trial stemming from the 2019 death of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy, according to Houston-based media outlets.
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GOP precinct chair on rejection of gun store as polling place: 'I’m claiming discrimination'
With Election Day less than a month away, polling locations are being finalized.
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Ramsey on Harris County budget impasse: 'Judge Hidalgo and Commissioners Ellis and Garcia continue to retaliate against Precinct 3 and 4 constituents'
The Harris County Commissioners Court remains stalled when it comes to the budget, with two of the body’s Republican members furthering their boycott, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Attorney on termination by client on trial for murder of deputy: 'It's his right under the Constitution'
The suspect in the 2019 murder of a Harris County sheriff’s deputy fired his legal counsel on Monday and decided to represent himself in the case, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston receives a mere 2% in total federal flood relief funds
Counties in Texas will receive nearly $500 million in federal relief funds to address flooding.
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'The most dangerous criminal is one who has skipped out on his bond': Suspected killer Trent Paschal dies by suicide
Trent Paschal is believed to have died by suicide in Florida. Paschal was wanted by police for the alleged murder of his wife in October 2020.
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Hidalgo encourages residents to 'get vaccinated and boosted' after county's first omicron death reported
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo took to social media on the same day as the county's first death from the COVID-19 omicron variant to urge others to protect themselves against a similar fate.
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Thanksgiving can be a dangerous time for cooking, the Harris County Fire Marshall's Office reports
Thanksgiving can be one of the most dangerous times of the year, especially when it comes to cooking with hot oil, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
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Allegations of doctor stealing vaccines leads to Harris County lawsuit to 'finally set right some of the wrongs'
A former Harris County Public Health employee is suing the department and Harris County for discrimination after being accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccinations.
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New law established for boarding homes in Harris County to 'protect vulnerable residents'
Officials in Harris County established a new state law Aug. 26 providing additional protections for residents of boarding homes within the county.
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'Protecting the community during an emergency is a duty': Abbott's ban on mask mandates to receive court challenge
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Aug. 10 stated that she and other county leaders authorized County Attorney Christian D. Menefee to take legal action in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order barring jurisdictions from implementing mask mandates.