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- The Harris County Criminal Justice SystemThree stories do not speak well of the Harris County criminal justice system. Innocent people wrongfully convicted, prisoners routinely abused, and children punished as adults are all benchmarks of a failed justice system.
- Sixth Innocent Harris County Man FreedThat the Houston City Police Department's Crime Lab was a lawless, rogue unit between 1980 and 2005, is no longer a subject of serious debate.
- The Harris County Criminal Justice SystemThese three stories do not speak well of the Harris County criminal justice system. Innocent people convicted, prisoners abused, and children punished as adults are all benchmarks of a failed justice system.
- Local Family History Resources in Harris County, TexasFilling in the empty slots on your family tree is not easy, but you don't have to fly around the world to find your ancestors either. A lot of times what you are looking for can be right under your nose.
- Chuck Rosenthal Backs Out of Republican Race for D.A. Position in Harris County, TexasHe has also been quoted as referring to former President Clinton as a black man in a racist way, "He played the sax...," "He smoked weed," and "He had his way with ugly white women," in an email to Kelly Seiglers husband Sam
Harris County, Texas, Bans Sale of Roadside AnimalsRoadside animal sales contribute to overpopulation and poor breeding practices.
Cattle Brands in Harris County, TexasCattle brands play an integral role in identifying cattle to their owners in Texas. This practice is "as old as the hills" and, until the idea to tattoo animals for identification, was the only way for owners to protect their animals from theft.- Harris County Dance HallsCountry music is alive and well in Harris County Texas. Visitors here have many opportunities to scoot a boot or shine their belt buckles.
- Harris County Wild Fire June 17, 2011a 46 acre brush fire broke out on June 17, 2011 just north of Harris County.
- Activists in 23 States Coming Together in Texas to 'True the Vote'Vote fraud is more pervasive than ever. Let's put an end to it.
- Dean Corll Victim Randell Lee Harvey IdentifiedIn a drama that seems like a real life version of Cold Case Files or Bones, Randell Lee Harvey, aka body ML73-3349, was finally identified as one of the last victims of the notorious Houston area serial killer, Dean Corll.
- Texas Man Executed for 1997 MurdersAs the lethal chemicals entered his body, Jackson, 47, laughed at a gesture made by one of his guests, then made a gurgling sound before dying. He was officially pronounced dead by prison officials at 6:18 p.m.
