Texas Senate approves bill allowing for new election if ballot shortages occur in Harris Co.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1993, which allows the state to call a new election if two percent or more of the total precincts run out of usable ballots during voting hours in Harris County. The bill, which is exclusive to the state's most populous county, aims to provide a remedy for systemic ballot paper denial that caused significant problems during the midterm election in Harris County.
The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1993, which allows the state to call a new election if two percent or more of the total precincts run out of usable ballots during voting hours in Harris County. The bill, which is exclusive to the state's most populous county, aims to provide a remedy for systemic ballot paper denial that caused significant problems during the midterm election in Harris County.
Wanted criminal out of Dayton arrested, booked in Harris County
Investigators said Kayla Thompson, 20, was wanted on two felony warrants by Dayton PD for injury to an elderly person.
Investigators said Kayla Thompson, 20, was wanted on two felony warrants by Dayton PD for injury to an elderly person.
Fatal Houston crash on S Post Oak Road leaves 2 dead, 3 juveniles hospitalized
Two people were killed and three juveniles hospitalized after a crash on S Post Oak in southwest Houston, when a white Jeep made a U-turn in front of a gray Hyundai, police say.
Two people were killed and three juveniles hospitalized after a crash on S Post Oak in southwest Houston, when a white Jeep made a U-turn in front of a gray Hyundai, police say.
Houston parents charged following 5-month-old baby's death in December
Alexis Smith, 23, and Dequindre Davis, 27, were charged with injury to a child following the death of their son De'Quan Davis in Houston in December.
Alexis Smith, 23, and Dequindre Davis, 27, were charged with injury to a child following the death of their son De'Quan Davis in Houston in December.
Houston man shot, pistol-whipped during robbery walked to club for help: police
A Houston man shot and pistol-whipped during a robbery on Westward managed to walk to a nearby club for help, Houston police say. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
A Houston man shot and pistol-whipped during a robbery on Westward managed to walk to a nearby club for help, Houston police say. He was taken to the hospital and is now in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
The Missing: What happened to LaDawn Copeland?
Sharon Barnes is desperately seeking the public's help in finding her daughter, LaDawn Copeland, who went missing on March 22, 2021, in Houston.
Sharon Barnes is desperately seeking the public's help in finding her daughter, LaDawn Copeland, who went missing on March 22, 2021, in Houston.
Harris County mother arrested, accused of leaving her 3 children home alone for an hour
A Harris County mother has been arrested and charged with child endangerment after leaving her three small children, aged one, three, and six, home alone for an hour.
A Harris County mother has been arrested and charged with child endangerment after leaving her three small children, aged one, three, and six, home alone for an hour.
Suspect charged following deadly January stabbing in Houston
The Houston Police Department has charged Raymond O. Lincoln, 52, with murder in connection to the death of 43-year-old Eric Dwayne Shears, who was found stabbed multiple times in his apartment in January.
The Houston Police Department has charged Raymond O. Lincoln, 52, with murder in connection to the death of 43-year-old Eric Dwayne Shears, who was found stabbed multiple times in his apartment in January.
AJ Armstrong Third Trial: Jury selection begins for man accused of killing parents in 2016
As those in the jury pool were questioned about how much they know about the case, 1/3 said they'd heard local news coverage about it. At least two people told the judge they have already formed an opinion and can't be impartial.
As those in the jury pool were questioned about how much they know about the case, 1/3 said they'd heard local news coverage about it. At least two people told the judge they have already formed an opinion and can't be impartial.
Harris County SWAT scene: Man barricaded himself in home with mother, HCSO says
A man with an active warrant barricaded himself with his mother in a Harris County home, the sheriff's office says. SWAT was called in, and the man was eventually taken into custody.
A man with an active warrant barricaded himself with his mother in a Harris County home, the sheriff's office says. SWAT was called in, and the man was eventually taken into custody.
Man shot to death in Houston Exxon gas station parking lot on Bissonnet
The shooting was reported around 4:10 a.m. at an Exxon near Bissonnet and the Southwest Freeway, Houston police say.
The shooting was reported around 4:10 a.m. at an Exxon near Bissonnet and the Southwest Freeway, Houston police say.
Fire broke out at Traders Village flea market in Houston, 2 treated for smoke inhalation
Multiple agencies worked together to help put out a fire that broke out inside Traders Village Houston on Sunday afternoon.
Multiple agencies worked together to help put out a fire that broke out inside Traders Village Houston on Sunday afternoon.
Houston man accused of murdering 'parking scammer' over $40 then returning to a date in Downtown Houston
A 29-year-old man on a date in East Downtown is accused of shooting and killing an alleged parking scammer over $40.
A 29-year-old man on a date in East Downtown is accused of shooting and killing an alleged parking scammer over $40.
Houston gang member sentenced for 2017 ambush robbery turned murder
Officials say Horace Harris, 24, was part of an ambushed robbery, where 20-year-old Melton McGee was sitting in his apartment and shot to death.
Officials say Horace Harris, 24, was part of an ambushed robbery, where 20-year-old Melton McGee was sitting in his apartment and shot to death.
2 men arrested for racing on a highway, speeds exceeded 140 miles per hour
Two men were charged after racing on the North Freeway speeding in excess of 140 miles per hour.
Two men were charged after racing on the North Freeway speeding in excess of 140 miles per hour.
Harris Health System approves $2.5 billion bond request
A possible bond election could be on the way for Harris County voters after the Harris Health System approved a request to order a bond election for November 2023.
A possible bond election could be on the way for Harris County voters after the Harris Health System approved a request to order a bond election for November 2023.
Man fatally stabbed in north Houston apartment complex, officials investigating
A man was found dead from multiple stab wounds in north Houston at an apartment complex.
A man was found dead from multiple stab wounds in north Houston at an apartment complex.
Houston Murder: Lotta Cash Desto killed in Houston; second suspect arrested in her death
Houston police have made a second arrest in the death of Memphis rapper, Lotta Cash Desto, whose real name is Destinee Govan.
Houston police have made a second arrest in the death of Memphis rapper, Lotta Cash Desto, whose real name is Destinee Govan.