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In the wake of the tragic death of Deputy Investigator John Coddou on the Grand Parkway, law enforcement agencies across Texas rallied around the Harris County Sheriff’s Office to offer their condolences and support. The Houston Police Department was among the first to express their sympathies, extending heartfelt condolences to the HCSO family and the loved ones of Deputy Coddou. …

A Harris County sheriff’s deputy tragically lost his life after being struck and killed on the Grand Parkway while responding to a crash, as confirmed by authorities. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez conveyed that the deputy was aiding at the crash site along Highway 99 and Cumberland when the incident occurred. The deputy sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to the hospital, …

The Texas Supreme Court, controlled by Republicans, has halted Harris County’s “Uplift Harris” guaranteed income program, leaving hundreds of families in need waiting for financial assistance. Just 45 minutes before the county was set to distribute the first round of $500 checks, the high court granted an administrative stay in response to the state’s petition to halt the program. Harris …

In Houston, Texas, a 23-year-old woman has been arrested and charged after allegedly driving under the influence and assaulting three individuals with her car in downtown Houston. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when Daniela Posadas reportedly crashed her car into a group of friends’ parked vehicle in a downtown garage. As they attempted to exchange insurance information, Posadas allegedly …

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office honored the life and career of Deputy Investigator John Coddou, who tragically passed away after being struck by a passing vehicle while assisting at a crash scene on the Grand Parkway. At the time of his death, the 50-year-old Deputy Coddou was serving as a Crimes Against Persons Investigator in the Violent Crimes Unit within …

In Houston, Texas, an appellate court has overturned a 2023 decision that favored the city in a dispute over the use of taxpayer funds for a voter-approved drainage fee. The Texas 14th Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday that the city’s calculation of the amount to charge water customers under the “ReBuild Houston” tax was “legally incorrect,” reversing a trial …

In Houston, Texas, detectives suspect the involvement of a woman’s ex-boyfriend in her death after she was discovered shot in her car in Alief over the weekend. The Houston Police Department responded to the scene on the 11900 block of 7th Street at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday, where they found the 52-year-old woman fatally shot in her vehicle. Reportedly, a …

The Proposition A Committee of the Houston City Council convened its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, marking a significant shift in the city’s legislative landscape. Proposition A, endorsed by over 80% of Houston voters in November, grants council members the authority to directly introduce agenda items for consideration with the support of at least two colleagues. Previously, this prerogative was exclusively …

In Houston, Texas, the families of three individuals who passed away while awaiting liver transplants are urging for legal action against Dr. John Steve Bynon, the physician implicated in the organ transplant controversy at Memorial Hermann hospital. Initially brought to light by The New York Times, allegations surfaced accusing Dr. Bynon of tampering with a database to obstruct patients from …

In southeast Houston on Linden Creek Lane, a family seeks justice for the tragic loss of twin girls discovered deceased six months ago. Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega, both 21, the parents of 6-week-old daughters, Massail and Mirena, were arrested over the weekend and charged with injury to a child with serious bodily injury related to the infants’ deaths. …