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Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney speaks at the Fulton county courthouse on July 11, in Atlanta. Mandatory Credit: Brynn Anderson/AP
Published on August 14, 2023
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A defendant in a Las Vegas courtroom dove over the desk to attack Clark County Judge Mary Kay Holthus. Mandatory Credit: Clark County Clerks
Published on January 4, 2024
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A defendant in a Las Vegas courtroom dove over the desk to attack Clark County Judge Mary Kay Holthus. Mandatory Credit: Clark County Clerks
Published on January 9, 2024
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Alabama Jailbreak: 1 Inmate at Large After 12 Escape
One inmate remains at large after a jailbreak Sunday night in northern Alabama, according to the Walker County Sheriff's Office.
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Late night court decision rules Texans will only have one ballot drop box per county
A late-night ruling Monday upheld Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's directive allowing for one ballot drop box location per county in the state.
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192 dogs rescued from home in Butts County, GA
More than 190 dogs, the majority of them Chihuahuas, were rescued from a Butts County home on Friday, July 31. Butts County Animal Control and volunteers from Butts Mutts went to the home, where the owners surrendered the dogs and helped catch and calm the dogs down.
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Sewage flowing from Mexico across U.S. border again after temporary solution fails
The flow of sewage from Mexico across the U.S. border near the Naco Point of Entry has started again after it was stopped around 11 a.m. Cochise County Sheriffs say the sewage is flowing west onto private property. They say work is ongoing to mitigate the flow. The public is advised to avoid the area. Health officers say there is no immediate threat to public health and are preparing to clean up the mess. Pre-evacuation orders for residents near the flow have been canceled.
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Adrian Garcia to Host Town Hall on Wednesday Focused on Flood Protection; Featured Speaker is Jim Blackburn
Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia, candidate for Harris County Commissioner, Precinct 2, will host a town hall meeting on Wednesday evening focused on protecting our homes and families from flooding. The featured speaker is environmental lawyer Jim Blackburn.
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Harris County DA’s Domestic Violence Division to unveil new facility, donate over $440,000 to community partners
In recent years, a courthouse under renovation and the coronavirus pandemic scattered domestic violence resources to different corners of Harris County, forcing victims to go to multiple locations to seek help, such as filing for protective orders and finding information about shelters and other resources. It was an ordeal that proved confusing and potentially put them at greater risk.
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Fort Bend County Announces Grant in Support of Family Violence Prevention Services
Invites Area Nonprofit Service Providers to Apply
Fort Bend County is now accepting applications for the Family Protection Fee Grant. The grant is open to Fort Bend area nonprofits that implement comprehensive domestic violence services, support family violence prevention, and help survivors of domestic violence and their children.
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Harris County Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Division Launches New Public Facing Dashboard Today!
The Dashboard Highlights Key Metrics Related to the Operation of Harris County Pets
Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Veterinary Public Health (VPH) Division has launched a new public-facing dashboard to highlight key metrics related to the operation of VPH and Harris County Pets (HCP). The dashboard can be viewed by clicking this link.
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Fort Bend County District Clerk’s Office Leads the Charge in Human Trafficking Prevention Efforts
In a solid show of commitment during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Fort Bend County District Clerk's Office, guided by the vigilant District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker, is taking significant strides against human trafficking, reinforcing the safety net for the community.
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Commissioner Lesley Briones Establishes Precinct4Forward
New nonprofit will accelerate progress in Precinct 4
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners approved the creation of Precinct4Forward, a nonprofit organization that will bring community partners together to improve the quality of life of Harris County Precinct 4’s 1.2 million residents.
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Only Days After Completing His Visit to All 254 Counties of Texas, Candidate for the U.S. Senate Beto O’Rourke Returns to Harris and Fort Bend Counties For Community-Based Events
El Paso Congressman Beto O’Rourke will continue his campaign for the U.S. Senate with a return to Harris County on Thursday. He will speak at a rally in Houston, hold several community-based events and host town halls in Pasadena and neighboring Fort Bend County. This is O’Rourke’s first time to the region since visiting his 254th county this past Saturday as he continues to travel the state and hold open dialogues with Democrats, Republicans, independents and non-voters alike.
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Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O'Malley announces the charge of an officer for the fatal shooting of a black man./Credit: Alameda County District Attorney
Published on September 3, 2020
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Audrii Cunningham had been missing since Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Polk County Sheriff’s Office via CNN Newsource Dateline: POLK COUNTY, Texas
Published on February 21, 2024
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Camp Out with Space Center Houston Virtually July 11
Grab your camping gear and head to the backyard because the night sky is calling us to camp out. During this unique time, Space Center Houston will host a Virtual Campout 6-9 p.m. CT July 11.
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BBD, En Vogue + Tony Toni Tone 11/5/22
The Pavilion is excited to announce their 2022 season – Majic Under the Stars featuring Bell Biv DeVoe, En Vogue and Tony! Toni! Toné! on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 9, at 10 a.m.
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Mystikal Arrested On First-Degree Rape Charges
Mystikal is back behind bars. The 52-year-old rapper, real name Michael Tyler, was booked on charges of first-degree rape, false imprisonment and more according to WBRZ.
