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Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit to Stop Spread of COVID-19 in Dallas Jails
As Dallas jails continue to be an epicenter for the spread of novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, a new class action lawsuit was filed today against Sheriff Marian Brown in her capacity as the keeper of the Dallas County Jail. The suit - Daniels v. Brown - asks that the Dallas County Jail begin following social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the people inside the jail.
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Chris Hollins awarded the Democracy Action Hero Award by the Schwarzenegger Institute
The USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, an organization committed to advancing post-partisanship, headed by former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently named Houston-area resident, Chris Hollins, as a recipient of the Institute's Democracy Action Hero Award.
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Office of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Partners Hold Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fair
Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This is an opportunity to get critical recovery information about available disaster assistance from both governmental and non-profit organizations.”
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Aldine Census Mural Brings the Importance of the Census to Life Through Words and Pages
Unifying. Diverse. Inclusive. Three things that books, libraries and Census 2020 have in common.
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Estate of Andrew Brown Jr., who was fatally shot by North Carolina deputies last year, reaches $3 million settlement with county
The estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. has settled its lawsuit against a North Carolina county sheriff's office over his shooting death during an arrest last year, according to an attorney for the estate.
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Sheboygan County DA becomes 1st in Wisconsin to say he will prosecute doctors accused of performing abortions
Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski says he will prosecute abortion providers if there's an alleged violation against Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban.
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Last Days of Early Voting for the November 7 Elections
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.
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Last Days of Early Voting for the Tuesday, November 7th Elections
Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.
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Vanessa Bryant must provide therapy records in lawsuit over fatal crash photos, judge rules
Vanessa Bryant must turn over mental health records in her lawsuit regarding leaked photos of the helicopter crash that killed her husband, basketball legend Kobe Bryant, and others, a judge has ruled.
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Houston’s Third Gun Buyback Scheduled for Feb. 18th at Deussen Park
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez have announced a gun buyback at Deussen Park on Saturday, Feb. 18, from 8 a.m. to noon. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also attended the news conference. The event is part of Harris County’s initiatives to prevent gun violence. This is the third gun buyback co-sponsored by Harris County Precinct One in seven months, resulting in about 2,000 firearms being taken off the street. Residents will be able to turn in firearms in exchange for gift cards worth $50, $100, $150, or $200 at the upcoming buyback, with no questions asked.
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Record Covid-19 hospitalizations in US could soon force health experts to ration care
The number of patients hospitalized across the US with Covid-19 is the highest it's ever been -- and at this rate health experts warn some hospitals may have to ration nurses, respirators and care.
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How surrenders work at the troubled Fulton County jail – and why Trump’s will be different
If former President Donald Trump were facing the booking process that newly charged criminal defendants in Fulton County typically experience, he might find himself lingering for hours at the Rice Street jail waiting for his fingerprints and mug shot to be taken.
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Otero County Commissioner Couy Griffin stands outside the federal court on March 22, in Washington. A federal judge rejected an attempt by a New Mexico …
Published on June 29, 2022
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Foundation provided funds to support the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office’s recruiting efforts. The funds were used to purchase branded …
Published on October 19, 2022
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This handout image courtesy of Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office released on April 25, 2022 shows actor Alec Baldwin being processed after the death of …
Published on February 1, 2023
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Shasta County resident Teresa Romero, 64, right, points out to her husband Charles, 68, how the number increased by one on a Dominion voting machine …
Published on April 11, 2023
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Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Patrick Gurski For House District 23
Governor Greg Abbott today announced his endorsement of Patrick Gurski for House District 23. Mr. Gurski has served in the National Guard, and in the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office.
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Federal grant for human trafficking victims
One-hundred million dollars from the federal government is on the way for anti-trafficking programs.
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Lincoln Co. officials reviewing public order due to COVID-19 outbreak
The Lincoln County Board of Health is working to release a public order for COVID-19 preventative measures as the county is seeing 34 active cases.
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Two sixth-grade students charged with planned shooting of school
Two sixth-grade students are facing charges after a plot to bring weapons to school to shoot students and faculty.
