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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

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

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.

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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

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...

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

The Independent UK

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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The Texas Tribune

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

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

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

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

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

The Independent UK

Texas teen admits to strangling his mom then driving to Nebraska with her body in the trunk

Tyler Roenz, 19, pleaded guilty to killing his mother, 49-year-old Michelle Roenz, and was sentenced to 40 years in prison

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Illegal Immigrants Charged In Murder Of Houston Girl

Tragic murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray in Houston highlights flaws in immigration system and raises concerns about public safety.

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