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State requests help from attorney general's office to ensure compliance of Harris County Jail

The Texas agency overseeing jail standards will heighten its response to Harris County's years-long struggle to meet state guidelines and tackle overcrowding — less than a month after it was issued a notice for failing to complete face-to-face observations of inmates.

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Inmate who escaped Harris County Jail is captured, sheriff says

HOUSTON ( KIAH ) — The search for an inmate who escaped the Harris County Jail Complex has ended with his capture on Tuesday. Travis Bryant II turned himself in to Harris County deputies a week after escaping from the Harris County Joint Processing Center releasing area last Tuesday around 1 p.m.

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Another man has died in the Harris County Jail, marking its third death in 2025

Kristopher McGregor, 39, died Jan. 30 after being in custody at the Harris County Jail for less than a month. He had been arrested on a theft charge.

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Texas Attorney General's Office to help get Harris County Jail back into compliance

Since falling out of compliance, the Harris County Jail has seen at least 55 inmate deaths, a gun smuggled inside, and inmates not receiving proper medication.

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Harris County Sheriff’s Office warns against fake arrest warrant scam

Phone calls claiming to be law enforcement warrant division telling you there's an urgent matter that needs your immediate ...

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Denying bail? Why a Texas Senate panel approved reform plan to keep some defendants in jail

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent ...

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Suspect in UH parking garage sexual assault attack taken to jail and released same day, now wanted

Eric Latroy Brown, 40, is charged with two counts of aggravated sexual assault and one count of aggravated robbery after a student was attacked around 5:30 p.m. last Friday.

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Houston ICE arrests Mexico native deported 3 times, with violent criminal history

The Mexico native has been convicted of several crimes, including voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault with a weapon, ...

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San Marcos murder suspect arrested in Harris County after being shot at by law enforcement

A violent criminal suspect, wanted in two different Texas counties, has been arrested. It took a joint effort by law enforcement in different parts of the state to get him in cuffs.

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Family part of push for OAG to force compliance after another detainee dies in HCSO custody

The family of a man who died in the custody of the Harris County Jail last month, is teaming up with others to raise their concerns about standards within Texas’ largest jail to the Office of the ...

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Man Charged with Murder After Fatal Shooting in Atascocita Home, Harris County Sheriff's Office Reports

Man arrested for murder after a fatal shooting in Atascocita-area home; deputies found victim with multiple gunshot wounds.

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Harris County Pct. 7 Deputy Constable accused of stealing while in uniform from Walmart stores

The thefts allegedly happened while the deputy constable was in uniform, working off-duty security jobs for Walmart stores.

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Harris County under scrutiny as Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick pushes House to pass bail bond legislation

Patrick and State Sen. Joan Huffman say the Senate has passed bail reform bills with bipartisan support numerous times, but ...

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