Voter Suppression Allegations in Harris County

Could CD 10 race be affected?

"...Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector (and Voter Registrar) Paul Bettencourt is..."

Oct. 23, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Pot Possession Becomes a Death Sentence in Harris County

Harris County officials have not yet said what led to death of 29-year-old woman in jail for minor possession

"...That was the case earlier this month in Harris County, when 29-year-old Theresa Anthony who was in jail..."

June 30, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Harris County Death Penalty: Race matters

New study shows race a factor in capital sentences

"...is also a significant factor – at least in Harris County...."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Harris County's New Favorite Color

... Is blue

"...election, none was more worked up than those of Harris Co. After years of being dominated by Republicans, Harris..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Harris County Turning Blue

Democrat predictions could be coming true

"...I just checked voting totals for Harris County. While there are still many precincts out, the..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop

COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback

"...Last month, Travis County criminal justice officials felt fairly successful in their efforts..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Party Leaders Pin Hopes on Harris

Houston, we have a chance to take back the Texas House.

"...It's no secret Harris County is key to Texas Democratic Party hopes to..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Voter Applications on the Hook in Harris

Harris County election official accused of voter suppression

"...Paul Bettencourt, Harris County tax assessor-collector and voter registrar, is facing accusations..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

County Approves Budget That Allocates for New Jail

$6.6 million going toward facility preconstruction

"...County commissioners on Tuesday took another step toward getting a..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...of their careers, but that may change once Travis, Harris and Bexar counties are all fully counted overnight...."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Taking a Dive Into the Travis County Election Numbers

The biggest blueberry ever!

"...Travis County can no longer, thankfully, claim to be the blueberry..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A New Jail for Travis County?

County moves forward with new women's building despite vote to delay and community outcry

"...knows what it's like to be booked into Travis County Jail and to feel the world spinning as her..."

Sept. 7, 2018 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Final Results for Travis County's March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers ONLY include Travis County voters

"...primary is mostly boring this year); for statewide and multi-county (Congress, State Board of Education) numbers, go to Texas..."

March 4, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County Early Voting Results for the March 3 Democratic Primary Election

Numbers DO NOT include election day or non-Travis Co. votes

"...Looking for the final numbers? See Travis County's final tally here....."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Travis County to Reject Marijuana Prosecutions

Officers can't legally determine what is weed and what is hemp

"...UPDATED: Travis County prosecutors will now reject Possession of Marijuana cases filed..."

July 3, 2019 News Post by Kevin Curtin

Packing Heat in Harris Courts

Harris County DA asks for AG's opinion on whether he can stop his prosecutors from taking a gun to court

"...it's legal to wear a flack jacket to court? Harris County District Attorney Kenneth Magidson is requesting an attorney..."

Aug. 25, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Hammerin' in Harris

TDP has momentum and rhythm

"...When Texas Democratic Party chair Boyd Richie yelled out "Harris County? You're next!" to this weekend's convention, he was..."

June 9, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

A Public Defender's Office in Travis County?

Commissioners to consider concept of split system

"...County commissioners are expected to continue deliberations on the feasibility..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Pair of Deaths at the County Jail

TCSO believes both men died "of natural causes"

"...The Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Medical Examiner, and the Texas Rangers are..."

April 2, 2018 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Travis County Judge Blocks Abbott’s Order Limiting Ballot Delivery Sites

Texas AG Ken Paxton has appealed decision to Texas’ 3rd Court of Appeals

"...A Travis County judge has blocked Governor Greg Abbott’s proclamation limiting ballot..."

Oct. 15, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

**Updated**: 'Wettest County' Scribe Comes to Town

Willie Nelson joins Matt Bondurant at film sneak on new date

"...bootlegger history into the hyperviolent 2008 novel The Wettest County in the World, which has itself been turned into..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Harris on the Colorado

Houston-area Democratic hopefuls at NetRoots Nation

"...It's no secret that Harris County is key for the Democrats' Turn Texas Blue..."

July 18, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

County on Pace to Set Record for In-Custody Deaths

Arthur David Westley is sixth to die in custody this year

"...9am on Aug. 4, sheriff's deputies at the Travis County Correctional Complex found 48-year-old inmate Arth­ur David Westley unresponsive..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana Effectively Decriminalized in Travis County

Texas decriminalizes “hemp,” chaos ensues

"...amounts of marijuana has been effectively decriminalized in Travis County and throughout much of Texas ... by accident. [inset-1-right]..."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Missing in Brooks County Explores a New Location for the Immigration Crisis

Cine Las Americas selection explores death [not] on the border

"...There are bodies on the ground in Brooks County. Since 1994, an estimated 20,000 undocumented immigrants have died..."

June 4, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Springsteen Sues for Innocence – in Bexar County

Freed inmate takes his case to a friendlier venue

"...Robert Springsteen has filed a civil case in Bexar County district court, asking that a judge make a finding..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Deadly Statistics

38, 55, 500 … TCADP recounts the grim toll of capital punishment

"...While Harris County retains its rank as the county that has..."

Dec. 17, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Are Dems Already Outvoting Republicans?

Both sides tout early numbers showing problems for GOP

"...totals are released at 7pm on Nov. 4, but Harris County Democratic Party Chair Gerry Birnberg told the Stateman..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The AggreGAYtor: November 15

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Russians start a lavender scare, Harris County jails are suddenly much more inviting (maybe not),..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Grand Jury Clears Planned Parenthood, Indicts Anti-Abortion Activists

Center for Medical Progress members face second-degree felony charge

"...After two months of review, a Harris County grand jury chose not to indict Planned Parenthood..."

Jan. 25, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

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