Harris County GOP officials criticize Isabel Longoria, alleging a failure to properly manage primary election
Harris County Republican Party Chairman Cindy Siegel is joining Texas State Senator Paul Bettencourt, HCRP Legal Counsel Steve Mitby and the Partyโs Legal Team to discuss the widespread problems and legal action addressing what they claim is a failure of Election Administrator Isabel Longoria to properly manage the primary election.
Funeral arrangements announced for HCSO detention Officer Robert Perez
He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served at the Harris County Jail for five years. Perez is the third HCSO correctional staff member to die from the coronavirus. HOUSTON โ Funeral arrangements for a Harris County Sheriffโs Office detention Officer Robert Perez have been released. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served at the Harris County Jail for five years. Perez is the third HCSO correctional staff member to die from the coronavirus.
Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo participate in national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19
HOUSTON โ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo participated in the national Memorial to Lives Lost to COVID-19 Tuesday afternoon. The combined Honor Guard from the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department also participated in the memorial. This was the nationโs first nationwide COVID-19 Memorial to Lives Lost, which was part of the Inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. The event emphasized the importance of the past and remembers the lives lost to the coronavirus and gives hope to the future. I encourage everyone to join us by illuminating your building, ringing a bell, and watching the virtual program,โ Turner said.
Constable Mark Herman recovers from COVID-19
HOUSTON โ Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman has made a full recovery after he and his wife were diagnosed with COVID-19. Herman and his wife have been in isolation for the past two weeks. He said the virus didnโt hit him hard but that his wife caught pneumonia and is in the hospital. The Constableโs Office announced via Facebook that Mark Herman made a full recovery and will return to duty. โA few weeks ago, our Constable, Mark Herman was diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.
Harris County Democratic Headquarters vandalized with red paint, graffiti
HOUSTON โ The Harris County Democratic Party headquarters in the 4600 block of Lyons Ave was vandalized early Monday morning. Itโs locks filled with superglue and slogans smeared on the front windows saying โDonโt Voteโ and โElection No, Revolution Yes.โThe partyโs executive director, D.J. And whoever did it knew full well that this was going to reach the news and that people would see it. So far, incidents of voter fraud, intimidation, or harassment have been far and few between, according to the Harris County Election Security Task Force. With over 1.4 million votes already cast in Harris County, complaints of voter suppression, fraud and similar offenses have resulted in 20 open investigations, according to Precinct One Constable spokesman Kevin Quinn.
Man takes gun from armed robbers; kills one, injures other in north Harris County, deputies say
HOUSTON โ A northside man turned the tables on two accused teen robbers who he says tried to rob him, according to authorities. According to Harris County Sheriffโs Office, the man was getting into his truck to leave when two teenagers walked up to him. He was pronounced dead a short time later at Kingwood Hospital, officials said. When he was found, he was also rushed to Kingwood Hospital in unknown condition, officials said. Detectives said the man who shot the teens is cooperating and giving a statement.
Road conditions blamed for delay in choking childโs transport to hospital in Crosby
CROSBY, Texas โ A toddler was released from Memorial Hermann Childrenโs Hospital on Wednesday afternoon after a popcorn kernel was lodged in his throat last week. According to Natalie Ruiz, her 19-month-old son, Noah Martinez, was eating popcorn with his brother, when he began choking. Graves said her team struggled to reach Noah due to the treacherous conditions on West Crosby Street. According to Graves, the team made the call to airlift Noah to the hospital. The spokesperson also said it would be illegal for the county to work on the road, but they will be reaching out to the owner.
Trial underway for man accused of strangling two people in 2010
HOUSTON โ Two Houston families that have been waiting several years for justice could soon have closure. The trial of 55-year-old Lucky Ward, who is accused of strangling victims, has started. Ward is charged with capital murder in the deaths of 52-year-old Reita Long and Carlos Rodriguez. Officials said both victims were found dead at separate locations, within a few weeks of each other in September 2010. If Ward is convicted, he could face a life sentence without parole or the death penalty.