Evan Griffin Lee was arrested in Arcola, then was later declared brain-dead and died on March 18, 2022. His mother, Rev. Jacilet Griffin, continues to demand answers and advocate for jail reform.

Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne ... been the responsibility of the federal government. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it has not taken a position on SB 8.

A U.S. district judge ruled that two former Harris County jail guards can be held individually liable for the 2022 death of ...

As President Donald Trump’s administration conducts immigration crackdowns across the country, the use of federal detainers on local jail populations — a major tool driving the deportation system — ...

Harris County will hire 150 more detention officers and 25 deputies in a move to alleviate mandatory overtime requirements in the chronically overcrowded and understaffed Harris County Jail.

a veteran of the Harris County Sheriff's Office, whose death last week was ruled a suicide by the county medical examiner. Her passing marks the fourth suicide in just six weeks among current and ...

Herklotz has taken the reins of the fourth-largest county jail in the state after leading jail systems in Harris and Dallas counties, which rank one and two in jail capacity, respectively.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The entire law enforcement community is facing a tragic reality: Suicide risks rank about 54% higher for those in law enforcement, according to Houston Police Officers' Union ...

President Donald Trump may have made English the country's first official language, but Harris County will continue offering services and documents in multiple languages. Continuing his ...