Commissioner says Texas gov., comptroller walked back on funding comments; constable responds
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar have walked back their comments stating Harris County Commissioners defunded county law enforcement, according to a release from Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia. However, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office says they haven’t been notified of state agencies “walking back” anything.
Harris Co. Judge 'flip-flops' in constable defunding debate
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has responded angrily to those who contend she and the Democratic majority on Commissioners Court stripped local Constables of millions of dollars they'd saved in their departmental "rollover" accounts.
Texas comptroller rules Harris County defunded constables; calls for reversal or election
The Texas Comptroller has ruled that Harris County commissioners have defunded constables, and is calling them to reverse course or put it up for an election.
Battle to come over $1.2 billion bond proposal by Harris County leaders
There’s a very big ask coming from Harris County leaders on the November Ballot, big as in more than a billion dollars.
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia's staff member arrested for third DWI offense
An employee at Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia’s office is facing a third DWI charge – which would make it a third-degree felony.
Harris County leaders asking for more Monkeypox vaccines as cases increase 120% since last week
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is asking the federal government for more monkeypox vaccines as the number of cases locally have more than doubled in the last week.
Harris Co. Commissioners approve $25 million request to move overflow inmates to other prisons
Late Tuesday night, Harris County Commissioners Court approved Sheriff Ed Gonzalez' request for $25 million to house overflow inmates in a private West Texas prison.
Harris Co. approves $7 million investment aimed at improving, protecting mothers and children
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis introduced the maternal and child health program to the Harris County Commissioners Court.
Burn ban in Harris County ahead of Fourth of July, but fireworks sales can continue
Harris County is now under a burn ban ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, but fireworks sales can continue.
Harris Co. commissioner candidate accuses opponent of photoshopping racist attack ads
Ben Chou and Judge Lesley Briones are vying for the Democratic nomination for Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner.
Are encryption apps sinking open government in Harris County?
"The people, in delegating authority, do not give their public servants the right to decide what is good for the people to know and what is not good for them to know."
Harris Co. Pct. 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia 'feeling OK' after COVID-19 positive test
“Thankfully, I am feeling ok with what appears to be a mild case of COVID-19,” Commissioner Garcia said. "I am grateful to have been vaccinated and boosted which I maintain is the reason my symptoms aren’t worse."
Harris County paid vendor $1.4M after controversial COVID contract canceled
Harris County paid $1.4 million to Elevate Strategies immediately after the controversial COVID-19 contract's cancelation last September.
Hidalgo staffer implicated in 'bid-rigging' scandal gets new, higher paying County job
One of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's senior aides implicated in an alleged $11 million "bid-rigging" scheme left her staff for a new job just five days after Texas Rangers served search warrants on the judge and members of her inner circle.
Harris County elections administrator resigns after mishandling of Texas Primary Election
Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria has submitted her resignation following the mishandling of the Texas Primary Election on March 1 and subsequent fallout.
Harris County leaders discuss new pilot programs aimed at addressing violent crime
Harris County Pct. 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis met with FOX 26 in the Sunnyside neighborhood to discuss the complicated issue of how to tackle and reduce violent crime.
Harris County bondsman calls out 'bad actors' offering deceptive, discount rates
FOX 26 hears from a leading bail-bondsman, who says a small, but unscrupulous group of "bad actors" within his own industry are giving criminal defendants a "deeply discounted" path of jail.
Judge Hidalgo shares details on $1.4B proposed budget for programs to fight violent crime
Harris County Commissioners are meeting on Tuesday to discuss budget proposals, and as southeast Texas sees an increase in violent crimes, there's an added focus on addressing that growing problem.
EXPLAINER: How Harris Co. is giving job seekers with a previous criminal history a ‘fair chance’ at employment
County commissioners approved a "Fair Chance Policy", where applicants do not have to disclose their criminal history on the application. FOX 26 spoke with activists, legal experts, and skeptics on what this could mean for Harris County.
'You are a disgrace,' Former Harris County commissioner blasts Democrats over crime wave
Harsh words and heavy pressure is being aimed at Harris County leaders over the ongoing failure to lower violent crime, as alleged killers keep bonding out of jail.