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Texas launches task force to target repeat criminal offenders in Houston area

Gov. Greg Abbott said state troopers and local law enforcement will start an effort in Harris County that he hopes to duplicate in other parts of Texas.

The Texas Tribune

Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water

Eight years after Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston in 2017, flooding hundreds of thousands of homes, the city still awaits a comprehensive flood protection system. The local flood control district estimates that at least one major flood occurs within its service area every two years.

The Conversation

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

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Texas solar program left in limbo after Trump administration pulls the plug on $250 million grant

Texas’ Solar for All program was intended to bring solar panels and batteries to low-income neighborhoods and create jobs by training workers to install the technology.

The Texas Tribune

Florida Deputies Jailed a Texas Woman for 3 Days Even Though She's 23 Years Older Than the Suspect

A federal judge cleared the way for Jennifer Heath Box's lawsuit against the cops who misidentified her as a fugitive, despite a "mountain of evidence" that they had the wrong woman.

Reason

New details emerge as Army vet gets $1M bond in accused killing of boy, 11, as he ran away while playing ding-dong-ditch

“I think that a very high bond is warranted if the allegations involve someone intentionally killing an 11-year-old for knocking on their door,” a Harris County Assistant District Attorney said

The Independent UK

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

The Texas Tribune

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Harris County constables, sheriffs could contract with HOAs without commissioners’ OK under bill heading to Abbott

House Bill 26 advanced out of the Texas Legislature on Wednesday evening, two days after being added to the second special session’s agenda.

The Texas Tribune

Frisky, ready to ticket, uniformed female Texas sheriff’s deputy under ethics investigation for spicy TikTok post

Sometimes it's best to keep these things to yourself.

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Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out

The debate over whether to ask voters to cover the program comes as the nation’s third-largest county faces a projected $270M budget shortfall.

The Texas Tribune

Adoptive dad sentenced to 50 years behind bars after son was found dead in a washing machine

Troy Koehler, 7, had both new and old injuries when he was found stuffed inside a washing machine in 2022

The Independent UK

Floodplains Belong to the Rivers

From Houston to the Hill Country, we Texans keep doing the same thing over and over while expecting a different result.

Texas Observer

Video shows suspect carrying escaped sex trafficking victim to home ‘where she was kept for days without food or water’

A 22-year-old man now faces kidnapping and assault charges in Harris County, Texas

The Independent UK

Trump administration blocked from cutting local health funding for four municipalities

A federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from clawing back millions in public health funding for four Democrat-led municipalities in GOP-governed states

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The Texas Tribune

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces run for Lina Hidalgo’s seat atop Harris County government

If Hidalgo decides to seek another term, she and Parker would face off in the March 2026 Democratic primary.

The Independent UK

Charges dropped against conservative activist in Texas over false voter fraud claim

Texas prosecutors have dropped charges against a prominent conservative activist in Houston related to allegations he was part of what authorities have called a baseless voter fraud conspiracy theory

Latin Times

Texas Democrats Push to Ban Ted Cruz From Attending Sporting Events After String of Losses Dubbed 'Cruz Curse'

Harris County Democrats have introduced a satirical resolution to ban Ted Cruz from attending Texas college playoff games.

The Independent UK

He visited his mom to take her out for Mother’s Day. His stepbrother shot him dead instead, cops say

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Charles Storey was in the midst of a drinking binge when the shooting occurred

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Texas Observer

Abbott’s Bail Agenda Could Swell Texas Jails, Test U.S. Constitution

Republicans want to double down on a system that can keep Texans in jail for years without a trial, while attacking bail funds that try to help.

The Texas Tribune

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.

Sports Illustrated

Kyren Lacy, Former LSU WR, Died of Apparent Self-Inflicted Gunshot, Police Say

Officers were attempting to take Lacy into custody, according to the Harris County sheriff's office report.

Roll Call

Special election for Turner seat set for November, drawing Democratic outrage - Roll Call

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has set the special election for the vacant 18th District seat for Nov. 4, drawing swift condemnation from Democrats.

The Texas Tribune

Despite Texas defendant’s death in Louisiana prison, lawmakers unlikely to end reliance on out-of-state lockups

Lawmakers are pursuing legislative changes that would keep more people locked up in overcrowded county jails while awaiting resolution to their cases.

Texas Observer

The Scientist and the Serial Killer: Cracking the Case of Houston’s ‘Lost Boys’

More than 50 years later, some Houston families still wait for confirmation that their sons and brothers were among the victims of serial killer Dean Corll.

The Independent UK

Tragedy rocks Texas sheriff’s office after four deputies die by suicide in six weeks: ‘It caught a lot of us by surprise’

The death of Deputy Christina Kohler was announced by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office last week

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