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Body of Houston-area contract worker discovered in box by another contract worker, sheriff says
A Houston man has been charged with multiple crimes in connection to the death of a contractor, whose body was discovered in ...
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Harris County Sheriff launches DWI initiative ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Dozens of deputies and state troopers will be on patrol across the county, ready to arrest anyone driving under the influence ...
Massive fire burning off I-10 near Sheldon Road east of Houston
A massive fire could be seen burning from traffic cameras along I-10 east of Houston near Sheldon Road Friday morning. According to the Harris County Sheriffs Office, the fire is at the Fairfield Inn ...
Houston city council gives final approval for new, almost $1B police contract with raises for officers
New Houston police officers could earn up to $81,600 starting July 1 under the terms of the new contract, officials say.
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Houston City Council approves $1B HPD contract making it 'highest paid police department in Texas'
Short staffing at the department gripped headlines in recent years, but now, HPD's police chief says more than 200 officers from nearby departments are showing interest.
City Council approves 'monumental' contract for Houston police
HOUSTON — Houston City Council unanimously approved a new contract with the police union, a deal city and department leaders ...
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Harris County deputies call for higher wages amid questions about how to fund them
RELATED: Houston police officers to get 36.5% salary increase by 2030 under proposed contract Deputies say the sheriff’s office is considered a training ground for other local law enforcement ...
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Houston County sheriff proposes county ordinance for special use vehicles
Houston County Board of Commissioners meeting, Sheriff Brian Swedberg proposed a new county ordinance for special use ...