Experienced indigent defense advocate to lead critical criminal justice agency Harris County, TX (June 12, 2025) – Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a motion by Commissioner Lesley Briones and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to appoint Judge Genesis Draper as the next […]
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Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on Forcible Removal of U.S. Senator Padilla
“Senator Alex Padilla is a dedicated public servant, a respected leader, and an advocate for immigrant communities across the country. To see him handcuffed for asking a question at a press conference is chilling. It violates our most fundamental American […]
Small Business Owners Thank Governor Abbott for Signature of Inventory Tax Relief
The measure now goes before Texas voters in November. HOUSTON (June 12, 2025) – Small business owners in Texas are grateful that Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 9 into law, which eases the property tax burden on small businesses […]
DPS Recognizes Recipients of Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Award at June PSC Meeting
(Award Recipients Pictured Left to Right: Kiana Bailey & Dustin Gardner) AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin presented this year’s Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards today during the PSC meeting at […]
Texas Guardsman charged with online solicitation of minor
A Texas Army National Guard officer was arrested Thursday for seeking to have sex with a female he thought was a 15-year-old girl, but who was an undercover detective patrolling cyberspace to catch child predators, Harris County Precinct One Constable […]
Save the Date! Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Announces Imperial Sugar Char House and Water Tower Centennial Celebration
Sugar Land, TX – May 20, 2025– The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation and presenting sponsor, Classic Chevrolet Sugar Land, announce the Imperial Sugar Char House and Water Tower Celebration! All are invited to this free event to celebrate 100 years […]
Star Break Opens in Fulshear: Premier Studio for Young Performers Launches with Summer Film Camp Featuring Special Guest Appearance by Hollywood Actor Gavin Warren
FULSHEAR, Texas (June 11, 2025) – A new spotlight is shining on Fulshear with the launch of Star Break, a creative studio and production company built to help young actors, dancers, and singers break into the entertainment industry with confidence. […]
2025 hurricane season forecasted to be more active – Are you ready?
H-GAC urges residents to know their evacuation zones and routes and prepare early. HOUSTON, TX – The Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), the regional agency responsible for publishing official evacuation zones and routes for the 13-county Houston-Galveston area, is urging residents […]
Harris County Sheriff’s Office Prepared to Ensure Public Safety Amid Protests
June 10, 2025 – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating with area public safety partners to ensure public safety during multiple public demonstrations planned for Saturday, June 14. “Harris County has a long history of people exercising their right […]
DAV RecruitMilitary Houston Veterans Job Fair
WHO: DAV and RecruitMilitary are joining forces to attract, hire and retain military veterans and military spouses in the Houston area. WHAT: This is a free hiring event for all transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents. WHEN: Thursday, June 12th from 11am […]
