At her announcement, Annise Parker pointed towards flooding, affordability, and safety as major concerns. Parker could face current Harris County Judge Linda Hidalgo in the Democratic Primary.

Commissioners appointed Judge Genesis Draper of Harris County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 to lead the PDO as it's chief public defender Thursday.

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office has now released a photo of the suspect, marking the first public look at the man they say nearly beat another truck driver to death.

After Harris County commissioners approved $8 million for homelessness services, the City of Houston’s housing department claimed the money would “go directly towards the Mayor’s ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker on Wednesday announced that she will run for Harris County Judge next year. She said she expects to win the Democratic primary in March ...

Twelve multi-service centers operated by the City of Houston, along with nine community centers in Harris County Precinct 2, are open as cooling centers through September. They are being equipped ...

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has the smallest campaign fund among commissioners, a possible indicator that she won't be seeking reelection.

The complaint also reawakens longtime concerns of a former court administrator, Dana O’Neal. As previously reported by the Free Press, O’Neal filed a lawsuit against the county, saying she was ...

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker is ready to be back in Houston politics. Parker announced Wednesday that she is running for Harris County judge in 2026, setting up a potential intra-party ...

HOUSTON — A high-stakes trial is underway in Harris County. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Oscar Rosales, who's accused of gunning down Deputy Constable Charles Galloway during a ...

New York State’s first Peruvian judge becomes Supervising Judge of the Kings County Civil Court June 9, 2025 Wayne Daren Schneiderman Hon. Carmen Pacheco, seated center, alongside fellow judges ...

On the same day that a corporal was laid to rest, a woman linked to his killing faced a judge. HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A jury has just found Oscar Rosales guilty of the capital murder of Harris ...