Galveston County redistricting case draws divide among federal appeals court judges
The 5th Circuit expressed skepticism about arguments from both sides in considering whether a coalition of Black and Latino voters should be granted the same protections as a single racial group under the Voting Rights Act.
All the fun you can have at the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo
It's still rodeo season! The Galveston County Fair & Rodeo kicks off April 12.With several attractions, rodeo competitions, and good food, you'll want to enjoy this weekend's beautiful weather. On Houston Life, 2023 Texas Country Music Awards emerging artist of the year, Payton Howie performed and Savanna Smith, owner of Munchoes Bakery showed us how she creates mouthwatering gourmet apples.
New therapy discussed during hearing on charged Santa Fe gunman
A closed-door hearing was held in Galveston County to discuss whatโs being done to restore the competency of the former Santa Fe high school student accused of murdering eight classmates and two educators during a mass shooting in 2018.
Texas EquuSearch founder wants tight supervision kept on man considered suspect in โKilling Fieldsโ murders
A man considered a suspect in the so-called โKilling Fieldsโ murders is facing a review of his parole conditions, according to Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady and Texas EquuSearch founder, Tim Miller. Clyde Hedrick was paroled from prison in 2021, sent to live at halfway house and placed under the stateโs highest level of supervision known as the Super Intensive Supervision Program (SISP).
Judge rules Galveston County must redraw 2021 redistricting map which violates Voting Rights Act
A judge ruled on Friday that Galveston County must redraw its 2021 redistricting map because it violates the Voting Rights Act and United States Constitution, according to a news release from the Texas Civil Rights Project.
In federal trial, Galveston County challenged on efforts to undo Black and Latino voting power
The coastal county faces a drawn-out trial over claims of intentional discrimination in its 2021 redistricting of commissioners court precincts. The only district in which Black and Latino voters could meaningfully influence elections was dismantled.
Man accused of shooting woman he โhardly knewโ in League City, putting her in ditch to โdie slowlyโ gets life in prison
A man accused of shooting a woman in League City and putting her body in a ditch in 2021 will serve a life sentence in prison, Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady said.
New law brings families of Santa Fe mass shooting victims closer to answers
After five years, families of those killed and wounded during the Santa Fe mass shooting are one step closer to getting answers. Several family members met with Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady Tuesday to learn what evidence in the case he will allow them to review.
Santa Fe families push for passage of evidence bill
Family members of those killed and wounded during the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School continue fighting for the release of information about what exactly happened in May 2018. A proposed law would yield some of those answers, but a hearing on the bill was canceled at the last minute this week.