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Police: 66-year-old man pulls gun on driver who cut him off in gas line at Costco

A 66-year-old man was arrested Sunday for allegedly brandishing a handgun at another driver who the suspect believed cut him off at a Costco gas line, according to a release from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office.

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Man throws drill at courthouse to get arrested

One Clayton County man was determined to get arrested and even drew the attention of the United States Secret Service.

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Second Suspect Will Face Murder Charge In Connection with Jazmine Barnes' Killing

A second suspect will face a charge of capital murder in connection with the Jazmine Barnes homicide investigation, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.

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Tax on millionaires boosts California mental health services, study finds

A statewide tax on the wealthy has significantly boosted mental health programs in California's largest county, helping to reduce homelessness, incarceration and hospitalization, according to a report released Tuesday.

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An Arizona Transplant Family is Celebrating National Minority Donor Awareness Week: Please Register to be a Life-Saving Organ or Tissue Donor

August 1st - 7th is recognized as National Minority Donor Awareness Week, which was created in 1998 to increase our nation’s consciousness of the need for more organ and tissue donors -- especially among multicultural communities. National Minority Donor Awareness Week honors communities of color who have been donors, and encourages others to register as donors. It is about empowering multicultural communities to save and heal lives by registering as organ and tissue donors.

FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS PUTS AN END TO TEXAS FEDERAL BAIL LITIGATION

Court Makes Clear Controversial Harris County Case Should Never Have Been Brought to Federal Court

U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an opinion in the high-profile case of Daves v. Dallas County.

FIFTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS PUTS AN END TO TEXAS FEDERAL BAIL LITIGATION

Court Makes Clear Controversial Harris County Case Should Never Have Been Brought to Federal Court

U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an opinion in the high-profile case of Daves v. Dallas County.

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Harris County Attorney Ryan Files Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Prostitution and Human Trafficking Along “Bissonnet Track”

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed a lawsuit to stop the prostitution and human trafficking that pervades an area on Houston’s west side known as the “Bissonnet Track.”

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The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD Partners with Harris County to Debut the Youth Diversion Center

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD is excited to announce the grand opening of the Youth Diversion Center in Houston. The Youth Diversion Center is a collaborative effort between the Harris County Resources for Children & Adults, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, and the Kinder Institute of Urban Research at Rice University. A ribbon cutting will be held on Monday, May 15, at noon.

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County Attorney Vince Ryan Obtains Order Shutting Down Unlicensed After-Hours Bar in Southwest Houston

HPD Finds 600 Patrons in Club When Serving Court Order

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained a court order on Friday shutting down Avani Lounge, an unlicensed bar in Southwest Houston. When Houston Police officers served the court order early Sunday morning, they found 600 patrons inside the bar with alcoholic drinks.

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HCDE Reduces Tax Rate & Increases Services

"During these unprecedented times, I think it is important for residents of Harris County to know that we are in this together," said HCDE Board President Eric Dick. "Many business are struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic. Harris County Department of Education is going to tighten its belt and lead fellow school districts by example."

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RECAP: Chairman Coleman Holds County Affairs Committee Hearing in Houston

The House Committee on County Affairs that I chair met at the University of Houston - Downtown campus on Tuesday, February 6th, to hear from experts and the public regarding interim charges related to Hurricane Harvey and county authority. Additionally, the Committee discussed the implementation of Senate Bill 1849, known as the "Sandra Bland Act."

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Teens charged in rock-throwing death to appear in court

Genesee County, Mich. (WXYZ) -- The five teens facing charges for throwing rocks off of an I-75 overpass in Genesee County which killed a man will appear in court on Monday morning.

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Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth Holds First Annual Toy Drive

The Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) will be collecting toys for children and gifts for teens during its first annual Clerks for Christmas Toy Drive, December 1-11, 2020, benefiting the Children’s Assessment Center (CAC). The CAC serves nearly 5,000 young victims of sexual abuse.

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Harris County Clerk's Office Issues One Milionth Marriage License

June is a popular month for wed- dings and the Harris County Clerk’s Office (HCCO) is happy to announce that its Personal Records office in downtown Houston recently issued its one millionth marriage license. According to Harris County Archives, HCCO recorded its first marriage license in 1837.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Texas Abortion Ban Ruling

Late Friday night, the Texas Supreme Court temporarily set aside part of a Harris County court order that blocked the enforcement of Texas abortion bans that predate Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court’s order now allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to enforce those pre-Roe laws while the court hears the case.

Claude Cummings III: A Dedicated Candidate for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector

Claude Cummings III is a candidate for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector. A devoted family man residing in North Houston with his wife Joaquina and three wonderful children – Jillian Rae (12), Claire Elizabeth (9), and Laila Rose (7) – Claude brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community empowerment to this important role.

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City Approves Agreement for Major Flood Mitigation Project

Houston City Council approved funding for a significant flood mitigation project today that will appropriate $15.2 million to the Inwood Detention Basin Interlocal Agreement between the City of Houston and the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD). Harris County Commissioners Court approved its portion of the Interlocal Agreement with the City on Tuesday, February 22, 2023.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on McIngvale Filing Lawsuit Against County Elections Administrator’s Office

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following comment regarding Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale’s lawsuit claiming the Elections Administrator’s office refused a request to turn over public records related to the November 2022 elections:

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It’s Time to Stop Jailing People Accused of Misdemeanor Crimes Simply Because They Are Poor

Justice delayed is justice denied. For too long, that’s been the case in Harris County, where people languish behind bars for weeks and months awaiting trial for minor, nonviolent misdemeanors because they cannot afford bail. Enough is enough. The time has come for Harris County to leave its wealth-based bail system in the past, take a seat at the settlement table, and fully commit to forward-thinking bail reform.