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Man who fatally shot Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during traffic stop sentenced to death
Read full article: Man who fatally shot Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during traffic stop sentenced to deathPunishment has been decided for the man found guilty of capital murder in the shooting death of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. Robert Solis has been sentenced to death.
Robert Solis trial: Man accused of killing Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal found guilty of capital murder
Read full article: Robert Solis trial: Man accused of killing Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal found guilty of capital murderThe jury has reached a verdict in the trial of a man accused in the fatal shooting of a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy. Robert Solis has been found guilty.
Prosecutors show video of Robert Solis killing Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Read full article: Prosecutors show video of Robert Solis killing Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep DhaliwalHarris County prosecutors show their most powerful and sorrowful piece of evidence in capital murder trial. They show actual, bodycam video of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal being shot to death in his car by Robert Solis and Solis running from the scene in 2019.
Man accused in 2019 shooting death of HCSO deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during traffic stop fires attorney, will represent himself in trial: Officials
Read full article: Man accused in 2019 shooting death of HCSO deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during traffic stop fires attorney, will represent himself in trial: OfficialsThe trial for a man accused of fatally shooting Harris County sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal during a traffic stop in northwest Harris County three years ago begins Monday.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Dec. 23
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Wednesday, Dec. 23Here are things to know for Wednesday, Dec. 231. President signs bill into law naming U.S. Post Office in honor of fallen Harris County Deputy Sandeep DhaliwalA fallen Harris County deputy who dedicated his life to serving the community is being honored with a U.S. Post Office being renamed after him. President Donald Trump has now signed a bill into law naming a post office after Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. According to Harris County Public Health, it is receiving 3,000 doses to vaccinate hospital workers and residents at long-term healthcare facilities, followed by first responders and essential workers. The Moderna vaccine is a part of the shipment of vaccine for Harris County, following the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine that arrived last week.
President signs bill into law naming U.S. Post Office in honor of fallen Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Read full article: President signs bill into law naming U.S. Post Office in honor of fallen Harris County Deputy Sandeep DhaliwalHOUSTON – A fallen Harris County deputy who dedicated his life to serving the community is being honored with a U.S. Post Office being renamed after him. President Donald Trump has now signed a bill into law naming a post office after Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal. The bill, passed with unanimous support in the House and Senate along with being co-sponsored by the entire Texas congressional delegation, will change the name of the office on Addicks Howell Road near Highway 6. Dhaliwal was killed in the line of duty in September 2019.
Ask 2: How do you designate a highway?
Read full article: Ask 2: How do you designate a highway?As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: How do you designate a highway? Answer: According to the Texas Department of Transportation, the Texas Legislature established several memorial sign programs to honor certain individuals, places or organizations. Knowing that TXDOT’s top priorities are focusing limited taxpayer dollars on highway safety and maintenance, reducing congestion and connecting Texas communities, state law requires outside resources to cover the costs of constructing and installing these signs. For more information on the Memorial Sign Program visit www.txdot.gov and search keyword “Memorial Sign."
Community honors Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal one year after his death
Read full article: Community honors Harris County Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal one year after his deathHOUSTON – A year ago, Harris County deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was killed in the line of duty. Many showed up for a processional near his memorial on Sunday, where they remembered his life and honored his legacy. Human is human. “Deputy Dhaliwal has a family. We made a pledge back then that he would never be forgotten and we hope to continue to honor that pledge,” said Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Ted Cruz says he doesn’t want to join the Supreme Court after being shortlisted by Trump
Read full article: Ted Cruz says he doesn’t want to join the Supreme Court after being shortlisted by TrumpU.S. Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at a service held for Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal of the Harris County Sheriff's Office. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is making clear that he's not interested in serving on the U.S. Supreme Court, despite President Donald Trump recently naming him to a group of potential nominees. Cruz, the former solicitor general of Texas, has been mentioned before as a possible Supreme Court pick, and he's given a similar answer. Trump also named a second Texan, James Ho, to his list of potential Supreme Court picks. Cruz has written a book about the Supreme Court that is due out Oct. 6.
These are the Houston officers who have died in the line of duty since 2015
Read full article: These are the Houston officers who have died in the line of duty since 2015HOUSTON – The men and women who serve our communities put their lives on the line every day to ensure the safety of the public. She was transported to Houston Clear Lake Hospital, where she later died. Christopher Brewster who was killed in the line of duty in east Houston on Dec. 7, 2019. 2018Waller County deputy, Loren Vasquez, 23, was killed in the line of duty while responding to a high water call late Wednesday, Oct. 31. Officer Richard Martin was killed in the line of duty on May 18, 2015.