All articles tagged with #harris county
Originally Published 28 days ago — by Georgia Public Broadcasting
The 2025 GHSA Division 1 Flag Football Championship will feature Washington County Golden Hawks versus Harris County Tigers on December 15, 2025, starting at 11:00 am.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
Lina Hidalgo, the county judge of Harris County, Texas, has announced she will not seek re-election or any other office in 2026, ending her rising political career amid ongoing Republican attacks and political tensions in Texas.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
A man in Texas, Troy Dugas, was mistakenly released from jail before serving a 5-year sentence for assault and a 2-year sentence for evading arrest due to improper documentation by jail staff, prompting a manhunt for his recapture.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KTRK-TV
Harris County has reported its first human case of dengue fever this year, linked to recent travel. While the risk of local transmission remains low, residents are reminded that mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases, including dengue and West Nile virus.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KPRC Click2Houston
Harris County Public Health's Mosquito and Vector Control Division has confirmed the first mosquito of 2024 to test positive for West Nile Virus in Houston's 77019 zip code. In response, spray operations will begin in the affected area. Residents are advised to follow mosquito control measures, including eliminating standing water and using EPA-registered repellents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 26 Houston
Harris County Public Health has confirmed the first West Nile Virus-positive mosquito sample of 2024 in Houston's 77019 zip code. In response, evening spray operations will commence to reduce the risk of disease transmission. Residents are advised to follow mosquito control measures, including eliminating standing water and using EPA-registered repellents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KPRC Click2Houston
Harris County officials responded to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the Uplift Harris program, a $20.5 million investment initiative providing $500 monthly grants to struggling families. County officials criticized Paxton's claims as political, emphasizing the program's positive impact and federal funding source. They challenged the lawsuit's basis, highlighting similar programs in other Texas cities, and expressed readiness to defend the program in court.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit to halt a guaranteed income program in Harris County, Texas, that aims to provide $500 monthly cash payments to 1,928 residents for 18 months using federal pandemic relief funds. Paxton labeled the program a "socialist experiment" and claimed it violates the Texas Constitution, prompting a legal battle between the Democratic stronghold of Harris County and the GOP-dominated state government. The program, known as Uplift Harris, has faced criticism from Republican officials as an "unbelievable waste" of taxpayer dollars, while county officials argue it is a legitimate anti-poverty initiative.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Texas Tribune
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Harris County to block a federally funded guaranteed income pilot program, Uplift Harris, which would provide $500 monthly cash payments for 18 months to 1,900 households in the county's poorest neighborhoods. Paxton argues the program is unconstitutional and an "illegal government overreach," while Harris County officials view it as a genuine effort to help people and criticize the lawsuit as an attack on the county's authority. This move comes amid broader support for guaranteed income programs in Texas and across the country.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
A 59-year-old woman in Harris County, Texas is in critical condition after being stabbed by two children, ages 12 and 7, who fled the scene. The 12-year-old has been charged with aggravated assault, while the 7-year-old was not charged due to being below the minimum age for criminal charges in Texas. The boys, who are brothers, allegedly got into an argument with the woman before returning to stab her in her garage. The mother of the charged 12-year-old apologized and mentioned her son's mental health problems, while a neighbor expressed shock at the incident.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KPRC Click2Houston
The mother of a 12-year-old boy accused of stabbing a woman in northwest Harris County has apologized to the victim and her family, expressing remorse and attributing her son's actions to mental issues. The incident occurred after a verbal argument between the woman, who suffers from a mental illness, and the boy and his younger brother. The 12-year-old remains in custody, and the motive for the stabbing has not been released by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Two boys, ages 7 and 12, were taken into custody in Texas after allegedly stabbing a 59-year-old woman following a possible verbal altercation. The woman was left in critical condition and hospitalized. The incident occurred in northwest Harris County, and it is unclear which child is accused of the stabbing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Texas Tribune
Former prosecutor Sean Teare unseated Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg in the primary race, gaining steam as Ogg faced criticism from within her own party. Teare, who led in early and mail-in votes, will face Houston attorney Dan Simons, the lone Republican candidate, in the November general election. Ogg, who conceded the race, faced flak for reneging on criminal justice reform promises and mishandling investigations. Teare's campaign was well-funded and had the backing of prominent Democrats, ultimately leading to his victory.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
Bodycam footage released by the Harris County sheriff's deputies in Houston shows them mistakenly shooting at Eboni Pouncy after mistaking her for an intruder inside her friend's apartment.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
Three people were killed in a shooting at a suspected party at a short-term rental home near Houston, with the incident occurring just after 2 a.m. Police believe it was a small gathering that turned deadly, and they are investigating whether the shooter or shooters were already inside the house or arrived uninvited. The Harris County Sheriff stated that there is evidence of shots being fired both inside and outside the house, and the investigation is ongoing to identify suspects and determine if there are other injured individuals.