Man accused of using Uber to transport cocaine through Harris County
A man was detained after being accused of using an Uber to transport cocaine through the Houston area, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.
Man accused in Harris County deputy's killing placed on house arrest after making $1M bail
One of the men accused in the 2024 death of a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy posted bond, months after a judge set a combined $1 million bail in his case. Dremone Francis, 27, was freed Tuesday — a rarity for those accused in law enforcement deaths — after spending about seven months behind bars in the death of 28-year-old Fernando Esqueda.
Suspect in Harris County deputy's death released on bond, sparking outrage
A man charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a Harris County sheriff's deputy was released on bond, prompting strong criticism from law enforcement and victim advocates. Dremone Francis,
Harris County judge gets blowback after suspect in deputy's death posts bail
A Harris County judge is facing blowback following a decision to set bond for a man charged with capital murder in the 2024 death of a Harris County deputy. A defense attorney on the case says the judge was not involved in setting the suspect's bond.
Man charged in deputy's murder under house arrest after posting $1M bond, sparking outrage
A man accused of killing a Harris County sheriff's deputy has been released on bond, drawing sharp criticism from both law enforcement organizations and the deputy's family. Deputy Fernando Esqueda was shot and killed last July in northeast Harris County.
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Harris County earmarks $100M for grant-funded programs potentially affected by federal freezes
Harris County Commissioners voted 3-1 during a meeting of the county commissioners on Feb. 27 to set aside ...
Houston man dies in Harris County Jail while awaiting transfer to state drug treatment facility
A 23-year-old Houston man died early Monday inside the Harris County Jail after experiencing an "apparent medical emergency" ...
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Harris County to ask Texas lawmakers for five more civil district courts
Local judges told Harris County commissioners that more courts are needed because of case backlogs and a growing population, ...
Harris County is waiting for $600 million in funds that may not arrive
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Thursday that the county could lose $600 million in federal grants, thanks to ...
Study shows parts of Houston, Harris County are significantly hotter than reported temperatures
Results of the largest single-day heat-mapping campaign in United States history showed that some parts of Houston were ...
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Honoring Black History: Sgt. Rufus Yarborough celebrates over 40 years at the Harris Co. Sheriff’s Office
Sgt. Rufus Yarborough joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in 1983 and currently holds the title of the department’s longest-serving deputy.
Houston police union slams 'rogue' judge for letting man accused of killing deputy out on bond: 'Disgraceful'
A man charged with capital murder in the 2024 death of Harris County Deputy Fernando Esqueda is out of jail after Judge Hilary Unger's decision to grant him bond.
From rare snowfall to record heat: Here's a look at Houston's weird winter in three charts
Meteorological winter has ended in Houston and it was a downright weird one that included snowy Galveston beaches and a ...
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New 'heat-mapping' study shows large difference in temps among Houston and Harris Co. communities
It is news to no one that Harris County gets dangerously hot. However, a new heat mapping study released by the Houston ...
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Houston Metro to launch METRONow plan aimed at improving transit experience
The multifaceted plan provides a roadmap for ridership growth, financial sustainability and the establishment of key ...
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Toll Road Tabby: Stray cat finds way into Harris Co. deputy’s patrol car
A Precinct 5 constable deputy got an unexpected passenger when a stray cat crawled up inside his patrol car on the Westpark ...
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Deputies searching for pickup truck driver who fatally hit woman walking in east Harris County
Investigators are searching for the driver of a white pickup truck they believe hit and killed a 34-year-old woman on West Cedar Bayou Lynchburg Road and failed to stop and render aid.