Judge rules Galveston County must redraw 2021 redistricting map which violates Voting Rights Act
A judge ruled on Friday that Galveston County must redraw its 2021 redistricting map because it violates the Voting Rights Act and United States Constitution, according to a news release from the Texas Civil Rights Project.
‘No opportunity to make bail’: Suspects accused in murder of Pct. 3 deputy waive rights to future bond hearings
Two suspects accused in the murder of Precinct 3 Deputy Omar Ursin appeared in a Harris County courthouse Wednesday, where they waived their rights to future bond hearings, and are expected to remain in jail throughout the duration of the trial.
Off-duty Pct. 3 deputy constable fatally shot in Atascocita after picking up food for his family, authorities say
An investigation is underway after an off-duty deputy constable with Precinct 3 was fatally shot in Atascocita while returning home from picking up food for his family Sunday, authorities said.
‘No pity for the poor’: KPRC 2, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee step in to help elderly, disabled resident being evicted during the heat
Neighbors in the community of Pine Village North were shocked Tuesday morning after witnessing Harris County Precinct 3 constables putting Mrs. Frances Jean Sanders and all of her furniture out on the streets.
A GOP power grab shatters 30 years of political progress for Black voters in Galveston County
Republicans dismantled the only Galveston County commissioners precinct in which voters of color held political clout. It’s a major blow for Black and Hispanic voters who had been building political momentum.
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WATCH: Earl, the 9-foot gator wrangled by authorities in Summerwood area
HOUSTON – A few Harris County Precinct 3 deputies and some local authorities in northeast Harris County had an exciting Tuesday. According to a YouTube video shared by Landon McDonald, with Precinct 3, Earl the 9-foot gator was found in the Summerwood neighborhood. Earl put up a good fight and it took the “gator patrol” a while to get him out of the water. In the end, the video shows they were able to secure Earl and put him safely into a truck. Harris County Precinct 3 Constable Sherman Eagleton said Earl was released to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for rehoming.