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.
Problems at the Harris County Jail - What's Your Point?
Over the past two years folks in Harris County have borne witness to an undeniable fact - that is, the societal apparatus which delivers an acceptable degree of "law and order" is a very "fragile" chain.
Concerns over contraband: Weapons, phones, drugs found on inmates in Harris County Jail
A number of problems are plaguing the Harris County Jail. Even as the sheriff’s office works to make the facility safer there seems to be growing concern for what’s being found on inmates in the jail.
'We've got to relieve the pressure,' Harris Co. Sheriff says as conditions worsen at jail
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez first warned of burgeoning hardships inside the overcrowded jail this past January after thousands of assaults and multiple deaths. It appears Harris County commissioners are now taking the jail crisis seriously amid the latest reports of inmates attacking officers.
'We're supposed to be safe,' Harris County Jail employees say conditions are worsening
FOX 26’s Damali Keith speaks with two female jail workers, under the condition of anonymity, about the shocking conditions at the Harris County jail.
Harris Co. leaders approve more deputies, transfer of jail inmates
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has the latest on what's being done to fight the current crime wave and address issues at the Harris County Jail.
Problem with new hires quitting amid safety concerns highlighted after HCSO deputy was sexually assaulted
A number of safety concerns have surfaced regarding the Baker Street Jail after Monday’s brutal beating and sexual assault of a supervisor there.
Harris County Commissioners unanimously pass new $2.6 million crime initiative to help tackle violent crime
A new crime initiative called the Harris County Safe program passed unanimously in county commissioners court Tuessday.
Controversial contract triggers subpoenas aimed at Harris County leaders
Back in August, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was downright combative in defending the integrity of an $11 million Covid communication contract awarded to a one-woman firm with a short track record and little financial backing.
Family of fatally injured special needs inmate demand jail funding, reform
A mother is demanding justice for her 19-year-old special needs son, who was beaten and stabbed in the Harris County Jail, and according to his family, it resulted in his death.
Harris Co. Commissioner Ramsey calls proposed redistricting plan ‘corrupt’
Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is furious - incensed over proposed political boundaries which would drastically reduce the geographic size of the area he serves and alter the demographic make-up to favor a Democrat in future elections.
'They could have avoided this,' Deputies seek federal takeover of Harris County Jail
Claiming its members are "beyond exhaustion" and in near-constant danger, the union representing detention officers is suing Harris County in federal court.
Harris County Sheriff's Deputies launch major legal action against county leaders
In an exclusive interview with David Cuevas, who represents more than 3,000 deputies with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office, FOX 26 has learned of a lawsuit against the commissioner's court and Sheriff Ed Gonzales.
Future of Harris Co. Constables assured at Commissioners Court
At Tuesday's meeting of Commissioners Court, Precinct 3's Tom Ramsey pressed the issue, urging Republicans and Democrats alike to publicly pick a side, either support the Constables or not.
Serious questions emerge around $11 million Harris County COVID-19 contract
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains the new details uncovered after breaking news of the $11 million project that was awarded by Harris County to a one-person company.
Murder victim's family unleash anger at Harris Co. Commissioner's Court
Police say the 26-year-old Little League football coach and Prairie View A&M graduate was fatally ambushed a year ago by a habitual, violent offender who'd been released on multiple felony bonds.