Fifth Circuit Allows 2021 Texas Election Integrity Law To Finally Go Into Effect "In short, we have been playing an exhausting game of Whac-A-Mole to correct the district court’s mishandling of this case." Reason · Aug 13
In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard. The Texas Tribune · May 29
Lina Hidalgo Had a Vision. Harris County Won’t See It. Her anti-climactic exit from office caps a saga of waning power and growing discord. But what her rise once promised is worth remembering. Texas Observer · Dec 9, 2025
Lina Hidalgo, Harris County chief executive, won’t seek reelection The progressive Democrat’s upset win at the age of 27 established her as a rising star. But her ascent was stunted in recent years amid clashes with fellow Democrats and unwavering GOP scrutiny. The Texas Tribune · Sep 16, 2025
Chilean National Arrested In Texas For Radio Jamming Burglary Chilean national arrested in Texas for burglary and radio interference using a jamming device, raising concerns over law enforcement safety. Top News · Feb 17, 2025
Certain criminal suspects would be denied bail under changes OK'd by Texas Senate panel The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — while their criminal cases are pending. The Texas Tribune · Feb 12, 2025
Harris County DA Seeks Death Penalty For Migrant Murder Suspects Harris County DA Kim Ogg seeks justice in high-profile Jocelyn Nungaray murder case involving illegal migrants and gang members. Pursuing death penalty for... Top News · Dec 18, 2024
District attorney seeks death penalty in case highlighted in US election The murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray has been held up by Donald Trump as evidence of the dangers of migration. Al Jazeera · Dec 13, 2024
Texas Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Venezuelan Men In Murder Case Prosecutors in Texas seek death penalty for Venezuelan men accused of killing 12-year-old girl, sparking immigration policy debate. Top News · Dec 13, 2024
Prosecutors will seek the death penalty for 2 Venezuelan men accused of killing Texas girl Prosecutors in Texas will seek the death penalty for two Venezuelan men who are accused of killing a 12-year-old Houston girl after they entered the U.S. illegally The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024
Roughly 200 unqualified teachers working in Texas were given fake certifications Two of the falsely certified teachers are sexual predators who were then given access to children, the Harris County DA said The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024
Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors say Five people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test. The Texas Tribune · Oct 29, 2024
Former Houston Drug Cop Gets 60 Years for His Deadly Lies That amounts to a life sentence for Gerald Goines, who instigated the no-knock raid that killed Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas by falsely accusing them of selling heroin. Reason · Oct 9, 2024
Kamala Harris and Colin Allred Get Endorsement of New Prominent Republican; Ted Cruz Blames 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' Judge Glenn Whitley, a life-long Republican, cites the Jan. 6 insurrection and Trump's "disrespect to veterans" as reasons behind his endorsements. Latin Times · Oct 7, 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2024 Texas man apologizes to victims and breaks into song as he is executed for 1989 murder of twin teenage girls Garcia White delivered a chilling final address in front of the victims’ families before breaking out into hymnsong moments before a lethal injection was administered
Reason · Sep 25, 2024 Former Houston Drug Cop Convicted of Murder After His Lies Resulted in Two Deaths The jury accepted the prosecution's argument that Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas died because of Gerald Goines' fraudulent search warrant affidavit.
Reason · Sep 11, 2024 Houston Cop Who Lied To Justify a No-Knock Drug Raid Says He Is Not Responsible for the Resulting Deaths Former narcotics officer Gerald Goines faces two murder charges for instigating the home invasion that killed Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 24, 2024 Texas will send inspectors to monitor 2024 elections in Harris County An audit by the Texas Secretary of State’s Office found improved elections procedures, but the office is sending monitors because of past problems.
Top News · Aug 14, 2024 Investigation Finds No Election Influence In Harris County Investigation in Harris County reveals no intent to influence 2022 elections; employee faces criminal charges for misconduct.
The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2024 Houston prosecutors find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 elections but charge a county worker Prosecutors in Texas’ largest county say an investigation found no evidence of intent to influence 2022 election outcomes
The Texas Tribune · Aug 13, 2024 Texas Rangers find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 election results in Harris County One county employee was charged in the probe, however, after investigators said he failed to make sure polling locations had enough ballots.
Latin Times · Aug 7, 2024 Ted Cruz gets backing from Texas Democrat in bid to keep his senate seat Democratic Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced she is backing the Republican senator during a rally in Houston
Latin Times · Aug 7, 2024 Sen. Ted Cruz is pushing for tougher immigration laws after the killing of a girl in Texas Two Venezuelan nationals have been charged with capital murder over the death of Jocelyn Nungaray
The Texas Tribune · Aug 6, 2024 Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes Ogg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2024 Man tortured and starved girlfriend’s children because he ‘didn’t want them to have to poop’ The children had been subject to malnourishment, restrainment with zip ties and beatings before their neglect was reported to CPS