The Harris County ... heavy workload for jail staff after a years-long struggle with overcrowding. The funding will cover the salaries through the end of the fiscal year. County commissioners ...

A man spent 18 years in the Harris County Jail waiting for a trial. What can local leaders learn from what happened?

Wood said many of his staff are recruited to run county jails due to their expertise and knowledge of operations. In addition to Herklotz and Sowell, the man who now runs the Harris County jail ...

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.