PUBLIC SAFETY
feral hogs, Seabrook
Seabrook officials warn of feral hogs
Suspects that qualify for Harris County's new cite-and-release program are given a citation and a court date but can avoid arrest. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County Sheriff's Office begins cite-and-release program for some low-level misdemeanors
The Harris County Commissioners Court discussed the budget for the Harris County sheriff's office in the upcoming fiscal year. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
As population grows in unincorporated Harris County, the sheriff's office looks to keep up
Tavores Dewayne Henderson, 21, was arrested on charges of running over and killing a Nassau Bay police sergeant. (Courtesy ABC13)
Fugitive in police sergeant's death taken into custody
Sgt. Kaila Sullivan, Nassau Bay Police Department, Nassau Bay police death victim
UPDATE: Candlelight vigil to be held for Nassau Bay sergeant killed in line of duty
A 2016 lawsuit over Harris County bail bond practices has officially been settled. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Settlement in Harris County bail bond lawsuit receives final approval
In a split 3-2 vote, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a nonbinding resolution in favor of legislation requiring universal background checks for all Texas firearm sales, including those involving an unlicensed gun dealer and stranger-to-stranger gun sales, at its Nov. 12 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
In split vote, Harris County approves resolution supporting universal background checks for all Texas firearm sales
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Harris County Commissioners voted to expand a pilot program designed to reduce domestic gun violence.
Harris County expands program to reduce domestic gun violence
Houston Fire Department Chief Sam Peu00f1a spoke at a press conference regarding Proposition B May 3.
Over 3,000 Houston firefighters vote 'no confidence' in fire chief
Public officials, law enforcement officers and members of the Sikh community mourn the loss of Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal Oct. 2 at the Berry Center.
Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal remembered for faith, service
League City City Council approves mandating creation of homeowners, business owners associations
Harris County Sheriff's Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal was shot Sept. 27 while conducting a traffic stop.
Funeral services, local fundraisers announced for fallen officer Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
Even those outside of designated floodplains can purchase flood insurance.
4 things to know about navigating flood insurance policies, claims
Rainfall totals in the Bay Area from Sept. 16-20
Space Center Houston has closed due to the weather.
Space Center Houston closes due to weather