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Human remains found in Colorado freezer identified as missing Harris County teen last seen in 2005
Read full article: Human remains found in Colorado freezer identified as missing Harris County teen last seen in 2005Human remains discovered in a freezer inside a recently sold Colorado home have been identified.
Charges filed against woman accused in murders of couple, child killed in home invasion as 10-year-old plays dead
Read full article: Charges filed against woman accused in murders of couple, child killed in home invasion as 10-year-old plays deadA woman has been charged in a 2021 home invasion that left a couple and their 6-year-old child shot to death, and a 10-year-old girl injured, according to records.
Harris County GOP officials criticize Isabel Longoria, alleging a failure to properly manage primary election
Read full article: Harris County GOP officials criticize Isabel Longoria, alleging a failure to properly manage primary electionHarris County Republican Party Chairman Cindy Siegel is joining Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt, HCRP Legal Counsel Steve Mitby and the Party’s Legal Team to discuss the widespread problems and legal action addressing what they claim is a failure of Election Administrator Isabel Longoria to properly manage the primary election.
Woman claims man beat her in face with a log after 2 dogs attacked her dog in southeast Harris County, documents show
Read full article: Woman claims man beat her in face with a log after 2 dogs attacked her dog in southeast Harris County, documents showA woman claims she was beaten with a log as she was trying to protect her dog in a southeast Harris County neighborhood, court records show.
Funeral arrangements announced for HCSO detention Officer Robert Perez
Read full article: Funeral arrangements announced for HCSO detention Officer Robert PerezHe was a U.S. Navy veteran who served at the Harris County Jail for five years. Perez is the third HCSO correctional staff member to die from the coronavirus. HOUSTON – Funeral arrangements for a Harris County Sheriff’s Office detention Officer Robert Perez have been released. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served at the Harris County Jail for five years. Perez is the third HCSO correctional staff member to die from the coronavirus.
Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo participate in national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19
Read full article: Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo participate in national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19HOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo participated in the national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon. The combined Honor Guard from the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department also participated in the memorial. This was the nation’s first nationwide COVID-19 Memorial to Lives Lost, which was part of the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The event emphasized the importance of the past and remembers the lives lost to the coronavirus and gives hope to the future. I encourage everyone to join us by illuminating your building, ringing a bell, and watching the virtual program,” Turner said.
Constable Mark Herman recovers from COVID-19
Read full article: Constable Mark Herman recovers from COVID-19HOUSTON – Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman has made a full recovery after he and his wife were diagnosed with COVID-19. Herman and his wife have been in isolation for the past two weeks. He said the virus didn’t hit him hard but that his wife caught pneumonia and is in the hospital. The Constable’s Office announced via Facebook that Mark Herman made a full recovery and will return to duty. “A few weeks ago, our Constable, Mark Herman was diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.
Harris County Democratic Headquarters vandalized with red paint, graffiti
Read full article: Harris County Democratic Headquarters vandalized with red paint, graffitiHOUSTON – The Harris County Democratic Party headquarters in the 4600 block of Lyons Ave was vandalized early Monday morning. It’s locks filled with superglue and slogans smeared on the front windows saying “Don’t Vote” and “Election No, Revolution Yes.”The party’s executive director, D.J. And whoever did it knew full well that this was going to reach the news and that people would see it. So far, incidents of voter fraud, intimidation, or harassment have been far and few between, according to the Harris County Election Security Task Force. With over 1.4 million votes already cast in Harris County, complaints of voter suppression, fraud and similar offenses have resulted in 20 open investigations, according to Precinct One Constable spokesman Kevin Quinn.
Man takes gun from armed robbers; kills one, injures other in north Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Man takes gun from armed robbers; kills one, injures other in north Harris County, deputies sayHOUSTON – A northside man turned the tables on two accused teen robbers who he says tried to rob him, according to authorities. According to Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the man was getting into his truck to leave when two teenagers walked up to him. He was pronounced dead a short time later at Kingwood Hospital, officials said. When he was found, he was also rushed to Kingwood Hospital in unknown condition, officials said. Detectives said the man who shot the teens is cooperating and giving a statement.
Road conditions blamed for delay in choking child’s transport to hospital in Crosby
Read full article: Road conditions blamed for delay in choking child’s transport to hospital in CrosbyCROSBY, Texas – A toddler was released from Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a popcorn kernel was lodged in his throat last week. According to Natalie Ruiz, her 19-month-old son, Noah Martinez, was eating popcorn with his brother, when he began choking. Graves said her team struggled to reach Noah due to the treacherous conditions on West Crosby Street. According to Graves, the team made the call to airlift Noah to the hospital. The spokesperson also said it would be illegal for the county to work on the road, but they will be reaching out to the owner.
Trial underway for man accused of strangling two people in 2010
Read full article: Trial underway for man accused of strangling two people in 2010HOUSTON – Two Houston families that have been waiting several years for justice could soon have closure. The trial of 55-year-old Lucky Ward, who is accused of strangling victims, has started. Ward is charged with capital murder in the deaths of 52-year-old Reita Long and Carlos Rodriguez. Officials said both victims were found dead at separate locations, within a few weeks of each other in September 2010. If Ward is convicted, he could face a life sentence without parole or the death penalty.