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Day 9: Defense begins presenting case in Gerald Goines murder trial
Read full article: Day 9: Defense begins presenting case in Gerald Goines murder trialThe murder trial of former Houston Police Department narcotics officer Gerald Goines continues today. Jurors spent yesterday afternoon viewing autopsy photos of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas, the couple killed during the Harding Street raid.
LIVE BLOG: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raid
Read full article: LIVE BLOG: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raidThe first week of former HPD officer Gerald Goines' murder trial has revealed shocking revelations, including a gripping testimony from ex-partner Steven Bryant. Read more and stay updated with 'The Bench: Gerald Goines.'
Day 5: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raid
Read full article: Day 5: Defense questions thoroughness of Harding St. home search after deadly raidThe first week of former HPD officer Gerald Goines' murder trial has revealed shocking revelations, including a gripping testimony from ex-partner Steven Bryant. Read more and stay updated with 'The Bench: Gerald Goines.'
Loved ones of slain college student from Nepal heard crying in Houston courtroom as accused killer takes stand
Read full article: Loved ones of slain college student from Nepal heard crying in Houston courtroom as accused killer takes standDonning an orange jumpsuit, Bobby Shah, 51, stood before a judge Tuesday morning. where Pandey’s family members and friends in the courtroom could be heard crying as they listened to what happened to the college student from Nepal.
West U developer Brett Detamore, who faked disappearance, faces up to 20 years in prison after guilty plea
Read full article: West U developer Brett Detamore, who faked disappearance, faces up to 20 years in prison after guilty pleaThe 39-year-old admitted to obtaining at least $1.5 million for personal use by misusing the funds intended initially for constructing private residences.
Former West U developer Brett Detamore, accused of faking disappearance, pleads not guilty
Read full article: Former West U developer Brett Detamore, accused of faking disappearance, pleads not guiltyBrett Detamore, the former West University home developer who allegedly faked his disappearance in June 2023, appeared in federal court Monday afternoon.
Santa Fe shooting trial day 10: Motion filed to include Santa Fe ISD as responsible 3rd party in lawsuit
Read full article: Santa Fe shooting trial day 10: Motion filed to include Santa Fe ISD as responsible 3rd party in lawsuitOn day 10 of the Santa Fe shooting trial, the father of accused gunman Dimitrios Pagourtzis testified about the events leading up to the tragic 2018 incident. Antonios Pagourtzis admitted to owning 17 firearms, kept in a safe, but denied feeling responsible for his son accessing them and committing the shooting.
New details: Men accused of killing 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray were looking for money to leave Houston after murder
Read full article: New details: Men accused of killing 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray were looking for money to leave Houston after murderA $10 million bond was set for Franklin Peña, 26, one of two suspects charged in the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray.
Ex-pastor from The Woodlands arrested on child porn charges
Read full article: Ex-pastor from The Woodlands arrested on child porn chargesEx-pastor Bruce Hollen, from The Woodlands, has been indicted on child pornography charges after an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe world
Read full article: As medical perils from abortion bans grow, so do opportunities for Democrats in a post-Roe worldWhen the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Republicans insisted the ruling would mostly impact those seeking abortions to end unwanted pregnancies.
Houstonians living along proposed Hardy Toll Road Extension ‘couldn’t imagine’ another super highway
Read full article: Houstonians living along proposed Hardy Toll Road Extension ‘couldn’t imagine’ another super highwayThe proposed Hardy Toll Road Extension Project received another round of thumb’s up from Harris County leaders.
Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse
Read full article: Judge will appoint special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuseA judge will appoint a special master to oversee a federal women's prison in California known for rampant sexual abuse against inmates.
Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voice
Read full article: Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voiceJudges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.
Appeals court says Mark Meadows can’t move Georgia election case charges to federal court
Read full article: Appeals court says Mark Meadows can’t move Georgia election case charges to federal courtA federal appeals court has ruled that Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows cannot move charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia to federal court.
Storms cause judge for Pct. 4 in Liberty Co. to have court proceedings outside under oak tree after building was damaged
Read full article: Storms cause judge for Pct. 4 in Liberty Co. to have court proceedings outside under oak tree after building was damagedStrong storms caused about $200,000 worth of damage to the Liberty County Dayton Annex building. Judge Larry Wilburn says they are doing the best they can and taking care of business.
$1M bond for man charged in woman’s murder who went missing from NE Houston in 2018; family asks for suspect to confess
Read full article: $1M bond for man charged in woman’s murder who went missing from NE Houston in 2018; family asks for suspect to confessA man who was charged in the death of a woman who went missing out of northeast Houston in 2018 received a $1 million bond, according to officials.
Harris County Justice of the Peace dismisses over 100 eviction cases at Cabo San Lucas Apartments
Read full article: Harris County Justice of the Peace dismisses over 100 eviction cases at Cabo San Lucas ApartmentsSeveral attorneys from Lone Star Legal Aid stepped up to represent clients and provide information about tenant rights.
Burn ban issued for unincorporated Harris County in effort to reduce potential of wildfires
Read full article: Burn ban issued for unincorporated Harris County in effort to reduce potential of wildfiresThe Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved a burn ban for the county on Tuesday due to the extreme heat, the Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office said in a news release.
Walmart settles lawsuit from Conroe men detained while returning TV
Read full article: Walmart settles lawsuit from Conroe men detained while returning TVWalmart has settled a federal lawsuit brought by two Conroe men who alleged wrongful arrest and racial discrimination after they were detained by police while trying to return a television.
Judge, rejecting Trump arguments, signals he'll let New York criminal case stay in state court
Read full article: Judge, rejecting Trump arguments, signals he'll let New York criminal case stay in state courtThe hush money case against former President Donald Trump appears headed back to a New York state court.
Families in Dayton say Jay Management Company continues oil production despite temporary restraining order from judge
Read full article: Families in Dayton say Jay Management Company continues oil production despite temporary restraining order from judgeLast week, a judge in Harris County issued a temporary restraining order against Jay Management Company, ordering the oil and gas operator to stop all services immediately in the small community of Dayton. Since then, residents said the company continues production despite the judge’s order.
$20K bond set for post office clerk accused of stealing money from mailboxes, authorities say
Read full article: $20K bond set for post office clerk accused of stealing money from mailboxes, authorities sayBond was set at $20,000 for a post office clerk accused of stealing money and checks from mailboxes.
Property owner accused of recording people with hidden camera appears in court Tuesday, allowed to move back into duplex, judge says
Read full article: Property owner accused of recording people with hidden camera appears in court Tuesday, allowed to move back into duplex, judge saysA property owner accused of installing a camera in his neighbor’s bathroom appeared in court Tuesday.
10-year-old accused of killing mom makes court appearance
Read full article: 10-year-old accused of killing mom makes court appearanceA judge is refusing to lower the $50,000 bail imposed on a 10-year-old Milwaukee boy accused of intentionally killing his mother because she would not buy him a virtual reality headset.
‘Very disturbing’: Explicit porn video pops up in Harris County courtrooms during Zoom sessions
Read full article: ‘Very disturbing’: Explicit porn video pops up in Harris County courtrooms during Zoom sessionsAfter 22 years of working as a criminal defense attorney, Tyler Flood said what happened inside several courtrooms at the Harris County Criminal Justice Center Courthouse Tuesday at about 9:45 a.m. was at the same time, shocking, disgusting, and totally unexpected.
Former HPD officer indicted in 2016 shooting of unarmed neighbor over argument about dog to be sentenced Monday
Read full article: Former HPD officer indicted in 2016 shooting of unarmed neighbor over argument about dog to be sentenced MondayA former Houston Police Department officer who was indicted for a 2016 off-duty incident in which he shot and wounded a neighbor following an argument that stemmed from their dogs getting into a dog is expected to be sentenced Monday.
Wine bottle left at scene where rapper Takeoff was killed was used to pull suspect’s fingerprints, investigators say
Read full article: Wine bottle left at scene where rapper Takeoff was killed was used to pull suspect’s fingerprints, investigators sayA suspect accused of fatally shooting Migos rapper Takeoff in Houston appeared in court Monday.
Florida woman sues Kraft Heinz for $5M, claims she is misled by instructions on microwaveable mac and cheese cups
Read full article: Florida woman sues Kraft Heinz for $5M, claims she is misled by instructions on microwaveable mac and cheese cupsA woman in Florida is suing Kraft Heinz Food Company, claiming that she is misled by the instructions provided on Velveeta’s microwaveable mac and cheese cups, KPRC’s sister station WDIV reported.
Brazil election body rejects Bolsonaro's push to void votes
Read full article: Brazil election body rejects Bolsonaro's push to void votesThe head of Brazil’s electoral authority has rejected the request from President Jair Bolsonaro and his Liberal Party to annul ballots cast on most electronic voting machines, which would have overturned the Oct. 30 election.
Cypress mother charged in child abuse case now pregnant with her 9th child; Her bond set at $4.5M
Read full article: Cypress mother charged in child abuse case now pregnant with her 9th child; Her bond set at $4.5MA mother accused of abusing her 16-year-old twins that escaped a Cypress home nearly two weeks ago was extradited back to Harris County from Louisiana over the weekend, authorities said.
Harris County Commissioners Court approves outdoor burn ban due to continuous drought conditions in area
Read full article: Harris County Commissioners Court approves outdoor burn ban due to continuous drought conditions in areaThe Harris County Commissioner’s Court approved an outdoor burn ban on Tuesday due to continuous drought conditions in the area.
$1M bond for man accused in April shooting death of pregnant girlfriend in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: $1M bond for man accused in April shooting death of pregnant girlfriend in southwest Houston, police sayAn arrest was made in the shooting death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child in southwest Houston in April, officers with the Houston Police Department said Wednesday.
Mother who admitted to stabbing 5-year-old daughter to death has been institutionalized 9 times, lawyer says
Read full article: Mother who admitted to stabbing 5-year-old daughter to death has been institutionalized 9 times, lawyer saysA woman who admitted to fatally stabbing her 5-year-old daughter while at a park in Tomball appeared in court Tuesday.
Charges upgraded to murder for man accused of kidnapping mother of 4 before she was found dead, police say
Read full article: Charges upgraded to murder for man accused of kidnapping mother of 4 before she was found dead, police sayBond has been set for a man accused of kidnapping a woman who he fathered a child with before she was found dead in an SUV.
Jury selection begins Monday in retrial of Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong, man accused of murdering parents in 2016
Read full article: Jury selection begins Monday in retrial of Antonio ‘AJ’ Armstrong, man accused of murdering parents in 2016A retrial for a man accused of killing his parents in 2016 begins Monday.
‘Finally see justice’: Man accused of causing deadly 5-vehicle crash in 2019 while on drugs to be sentenced Friday
Read full article: ‘Finally see justice’: Man accused of causing deadly 5-vehicle crash in 2019 while on drugs to be sentenced FridayA man accused of causing a deadly crash involving five vehicles in 2019 while on drugs will be sentenced Friday.
Bond denied for man accused of killing 2 people, injuring 1 because he thought they practiced witchcraft, judge says
Read full article: Bond denied for man accused of killing 2 people, injuring 1 because he thought they practiced witchcraft, judge saysA man accused of fatally shooting two people and injuring another person in northwest Houston has been charged with capital murder, authorities said.
Second-chance program launched by Harris County judges helps eligible misdemeanor offenders seal records
Read full article: Second-chance program launched by Harris County judges helps eligible misdemeanor offenders seal recordsA program developed by Harris County misdemeanor court judges is giving a second chance to eligible individuals to have their records sealed.
Burn Ban approved for Montgomery County as drought conditions expected to persist, intensify over next few weeks
Read full article: Burn Ban approved for Montgomery County as drought conditions expected to persist, intensify over next few weeksThe Montgomery County Commissioner’s Court issued a 30-day burn ban for the area Tuesday morning.
Judge fears no-contact order may negatively impact child rescued from Spring home in ‘horrific’ condition
Read full article: Judge fears no-contact order may negatively impact child rescued from Spring home in ‘horrific’ conditionA judge brought up concerns about the bond condition that says a couple accused of prostitution and child endangerment is not allowed to have contact with their 7-year-old child. The judge said she believes it’ll do more harm to simply cut her off from all of her family.
Trial for 1 of 3 men accused of execution-style murders of Spring couple 4 years ago to begin Monday
Read full article: Trial for 1 of 3 men accused of execution-style murders of Spring couple 4 years ago to begin MondayThe trial for one of three men accused of tying up and killing a Spring couple execution-style four years ago is expected to begin Monday.
Jacket containing DNA focus of trial for man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores, prosecutors say
Read full article: Jacket containing DNA focus of trial for man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores, prosecutors sayOpening statements in the trial for the man accused of killing 11-year-old Josue Flores wrapped up Monday and the first witness got on the stand.
Former HCSO deputy charged with possession of child pornography in 2018 sentenced to 10 years in prison
Read full article: Former HCSO deputy charged with possession of child pornography in 2018 sentenced to 10 years in prisonThe former veteran Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography in 2018 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
Judge says he wants mother of 4 abandoned children discovered in Spring to focus on her mental health
Read full article: Judge says he wants mother of 4 abandoned children discovered in Spring to focus on her mental healthThe mother of four abandoned children discovered in Spring made an emotional appearance in court Monday.
Tamron Hall show focuses on victims of 'Someone They Knew'
Read full article: Tamron Hall show focuses on victims of 'Someone They Knew'Tamron Hall has plenty on her hands with a successful daytime talk show, but she's going back to her journalism roots with a Court TV series, “Someone They Knew,” about murder stories where the victims knew their killer.
‘Extremely dangerous’: Suspect in shooting death of Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Kareem Atkins makes court appearance Tuesday
Read full article: ‘Extremely dangerous’: Suspect in shooting death of Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Kareem Atkins makes court appearance TuesdayThe man accused of shooting and killing a Harris County Precinct 4 Deputy Constable appeared in court Tuesday morning.
Bond amounts total $125K for man accused of dragging off-duty officer through Home Depot parking lot
Read full article: Bond amounts total $125K for man accused of dragging off-duty officer through Home Depot parking lotA man accused of dragging an off-duty officer through a Home Depot parking lot Wednesday morning appeared before a judge Friday.
Husband’s bond set at $150K after wife found dead inside Cypress home moments after calling about trespasser
Read full article: Husband’s bond set at $150K after wife found dead inside Cypress home moments after calling about trespasserA man has been charged with murder after investigators said he initially blamed his wife’s death on a trespasser.
Woman charged in child abandonment case makes court appearance Monday
Read full article: Woman charged in child abandonment case makes court appearance MondayA woman facing charges after her three children were found in an abandoned apartment in west Harris County with their brother’s remains appeared in court Monday.
BEAST ON THE COURT: Dulles’ Mueller Brings the Fire on the Court, Fun Off of It
Read full article: BEAST ON THE COURT: Dulles’ Mueller Brings the Fire on the Court, Fun Off of ItDULLES JUNIOR OUTSIDE HITTER KYLIE MUELLER WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE AFRAID OF HER. SHE PROMISES. SHE’S REALLY NICE AND COOL ONCE YOU GET TO KNOW HER.
Man known as ‘Uncle Al’ sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes, Harris County Dist. Attorney says
Read full article: Man known as ‘Uncle Al’ sentenced to life in prison for child sex crimes, Harris County Dist. Attorney saysA Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for sex crimes against four children including those he knew from church, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
WATCH LIVE: Family of 71-year-old woman robbed, run over at McDonald’s restaurant speaking at news conference
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Family of 71-year-old woman robbed, run over at McDonald’s restaurant speaking at news conferenceA man who was arrested and charged in connection with the murder of a 71-year-old woman who was robbed and run over in east Harris County is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
Bond set at $120,000 for man accused of breaking into homes of 2 women in Energy Corridor area
Read full article: Bond set at $120,000 for man accused of breaking into homes of 2 women in Energy Corridor areaA man that is in custody after he was accused of breaking into the homes of two different women in west Houston Tuesday was due in court Wednesday, however he did not appear.
Grand jury indicts Victor Cuevas, suspect seen fleeing with Houston tiger in May
Read full article: Grand jury indicts Victor Cuevas, suspect seen fleeing with Houston tiger in MayThe suspect that was seen fleeing with a tiger in a west Houston neighborhood on May 10 was expected to appear in court Thursday to determine if there was probable cause that a crime was committed.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to address COVID-19 during Commissioner’s Court
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to address COVID-19 during Commissioner’s CourtHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is expected to discuss the coronavirus pandemic during Tuesday’s Commissioner’s Court meeting.
The Texas Senate has approved a new statewide appeals court. Critics contend it's another attempt to limit Democrats' power.
Read full article: The Texas Senate has approved a new statewide appeals court. Critics contend it's another attempt to limit Democrats' power.Colorado shooting suspect will remain held without bail, judge says
Read full article: Colorado shooting suspect will remain held without bail, judge saysAlissa is also charged with attempted murder for allegedly shooting at another police officer, who was unhurt. He appeared alert and attentive, moving his knees from side to side, his eyes darting back and forth from his lawyers to the judge. Many held candles and roses while locking arms or embracing at Fairview High School near the base of the snow-covered Rocky Mountain foothills. The officials were not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
Man accused in fiery crash that killed mother, 3 children, appears in court
Read full article: Man accused in fiery crash that killed mother, 3 children, appears in courtHOUSTON – Family members of the victims were in the courtroom Tuesday, including the husband and father of the woman killed. Family members of victims Porsha Branch, 28, and her three children, ages seven months, 5, and 2, were visibly upset when authorities brought the suspect into the courtroom. Daniel Canada, 35, faces four counts of intoxication manslaughter and one count of intoxication assault. According to Harris County officials, Canada was drunk with a blood-alcohol level of at least .15 when he slammed into another car, killing a mother and her three children. The fiery crash resulted in a seven-car pileup on Sunday night.
Former HISD special ed student claims he was sexually assaulted by fellow student
Read full article: Former HISD special ed student claims he was sexually assaulted by fellow studentHOUSTON – A former student at Cesar Chavez High School claims in a lawsuit filed against the Houston Independent School District that he was sexually assaulted by a fellow student. “He was repeatedly raped in a bathroom by another student at HISD and he reported this to his teacher,” Feldman said. AdFeldman said HISD’s position seems to call in to question the former student’s credibility because of his disability. In this case, it is alleged that a student was sexually assaulted by another student and that a teacher was aware of the harm but did nothing in response. It is HISD’s position that the minimum legal requirements for a claim under Title IX have not been met in this case.
Harris County $1.4 billion short on flood control projects that are part of bond voter’s approved after Harvey
Read full article: Harris County $1.4 billion short on flood control projects that are part of bond voter’s approved after HarveyMore than two years after Harris County voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 billion flood control bond, the county announced Tuesday that it is $1.4 billion short. Many of the hundreds of original projects remain unfinished, including in some of the most economically disadvantaged communities. “Halls and Greens, the two poorest watersheds in the county -- they’re basically left out of the process,” said Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia in Commissioner’s Court. “It doesn’t add up at all,” said former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “The commissioner’s court needs to fix it,” said State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Dist.
Man accused of killing HPD Sgt. Sean Rios makes second court appearance; bond now set at $700,000
Read full article: Man accused of killing HPD Sgt. Sean Rios makes second court appearance; bond now set at $700,000HOUSTON – The suspect charged with the murder of Sgt. A judge increased his bond to now include two new charges of aggravated assault. On Monday, prosecutors said witnesses saw Soliz, who is an alleged gang member, and Sgt. Witnesses said Soliz sped away in his Mercedes, along with another man in a black pickup truck. The judge set the bond at $100,000 for each of the new charges.
Ask 2: What precautions are in place to protect jurors from COVID-19?
Read full article: Ask 2: What precautions are in place to protect jurors from COVID-19?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. What precautions are in place to protect jurors from COVID-19? Answer: According to Galveston County, the jury assembly room is operating at a limited capacity and has been rearranged and marked in order to allow for proper social distancing. Seating in the gallery has been limited to every other row and jury seating arrangements are to be monitored by court staff. Other social distancing measures include maintaining adequate social distancing of at least 6 feet from all persons who are not from the same household, restrictions in elevators and restrooms, and the closing of public common areas.
Woman charged in attempted kidnap of Joe Montana grandchild
Read full article: Woman charged in attempted kidnap of Joe Montana grandchildSodsai Dalzell appears in court for an arraignment Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles. Dalzell is charged with attempted kidnapping of Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana's granddaughter. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, Pool)
Pregnant woman accused in road rage shooting to appear in court Tuesday
Read full article: Pregnant woman accused in road rage shooting to appear in court TuesdayHOUSTON – A pregnant woman accused in a Friday road rage shooting is set to appear in court Tuesday after previously appearing in court over the weekend. The alleged road rage incident began at 12:45 p.m. Friday near JFK and Beltway 8 and ended in the 500 block of Rankin Road. Deputies said they began sideswiping each other with their vehicles and that’s when Daniels got out the Jeep, pulled a handgun and fired several times at the red sedan. The driver of the red sedan was struck in the lower back. Prosecutors said Daniels admitted she got out of her car and fired her gun at the other woman’s car at least three times.
Mother charged with intoxication assault after fiery crash is a repeated offender: Court documents
Read full article: Mother charged with intoxication assault after fiery crash is a repeated offender: Court documentsHOUSTON A magistrate judge reviewed a case Monday morning involving a mother accused of driving while intoxicated and causing a fiery crash that severely burned her son. Court officials said the six-year-old will likely die and the mother was given a $75,000 bond. Authorities said early Saturday morning 28-year-old Erika Long was caused a single-vehicle crash along the Grand Parkway in Spring. The six-year-old boy taken to UTMB via Life Flight while his mother was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. Teare said Long has been charged twice before in connection to her six-year-old son.
DPS trooper charged with sexually assaulting woman while on duty appears in court
Read full article: DPS trooper charged with sexually assaulting woman while on duty appears in courtHOUSTON – Lee Boykin, 31, took an oath to serve and protect as a DPS trooper, but he found himself on the wrong side of the law after being charged with aggravated sexual assault. Authorities accuse him of pulling over a woman, driving her to a parking lot and forcing her to perform sex acts. Investigators say he claims the sex act was consensual. He was arrested Saturday and posted a $100,000 bond on Sunday. If convicted of aggravated sexual assault, Boykin could spend 5 to 99 years or life behind bars.
Harris County eviction cases continue to mount as coronavirus threat, job loss continues
Read full article: Harris County eviction cases continue to mount as coronavirus threat, job loss continuesThe state lifted its moratorium on evictions at the end of May and since that time, the number of evictions cases filed in Harris County court has continued to rise. That’s the situation I’m in.”From southeast Houston to West Harris County, and from Pasadena to Humble, Harris County Justice of the Peace courts have dockets filled with eviction cases. There were 2,300 eviction cases filed Harris County just in the last month according to Princeton University’s Eviction Lab, which is studying evictions nationwide. Hepburn said despite historically lower numbers — unlike other cities such as Boston, Cleveland or even Austin — there are fewer protections for those facing eviction in Harris County. Karni said many people facing eviction don’t even know to ask if they’re covered by the CARES Act.
Man accused of shooting at helicopters after an HPD helicopter crash back in court Monday
Read full article: Man accused of shooting at helicopters after an HPD helicopter crash back in court MondayHOUSTON – A man accused of shooting toward a Houston Police Department helicopter remains behind bars with a bond of $600,000. Deputies escorted Josue Daniel Claros-Trajedo, 19, into the courtroom wearing an orange jumpsuit and a mask. He looked at our cameras through the windows several times during the hearing and as he walked out. Claros-Trajedo is accused of firing several shots into the air toward responding helicopters after the deadly HPD helicopter crash in the Greenspoint area on May 2. He hid firearms in an air vent in his apartment after the shooting, according to court documents.
Fort Bend County expands free coronavirus testing to all residents, no symptoms necessary
Read full article: Fort Bend County expands free coronavirus testing to all residents, no symptoms necessaryHOUSTON – Fort Bend County is widening its coronavirus testing site to all residents, whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. “I want to thank all the hard-working Fort Bend County and Access Health employees who are working around the clock to make our community safer for families and especially those most vulnerable to this terrible virus. Under the expanded testing policy, residents of Fort Bend can call (281) 238-2363 to get an identification code and the location of the testing site and to schedule a date and time. Fort Bend County is widening its coronavirus testing site to all residents, whether or not they are experiencing symptoms. Residents can visit the Fort Bend coronavirus dashboard, which provides up-to-date case counts and demographics.
Woman accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend’s son was left in charge of him while mom traveled for work, police say
Read full article: Woman accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend’s son was left in charge of him while mom traveled for work, police sayNicole Harrison, 30, has been charged with kidnapping after police said she took her ex-girlfriend’s son, sparking an Amber Alert. Prosecutors said she took her ex-girlfriend’s 10-year-old son to a motel near Greenspoint yesterday without the permission of his mother. The child’s mother told police her and Harrison had been together for eight years up until five months ago. The child’s mother said he called Harrison “dad” all of his life. The child told his mom he missed Harrison and wanted to see her.
Houston Newsmakers for April 14: Garcia reaches 100 day mark, lessons learned from ITC fire
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers for April 14: Garcia reaches 100 day mark, lessons learned from ITC fireGarcia also discusses the efforts on bail reform, flood mitigation and the health challenges being faced by his constituents on the East side of Harris County. One of those restaurants is Mikki’s Soul Food Café whose co-owner said to expect a culinary experience when eating the food inspired by his mother. “We sell soul food. When people think of soul food they think of heavy, gravy, smothered, but when I think of soul food and what my mother thought of soul food,” he said. 2 Harris County Commissionerhttps://www.hcp2.com713-455-8104Twitter: @HarrisCoPct2Instragram: @harriscopct2