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Harris County, pay parity

Harris County approves major pay raise for deputies, but questions remain about $142 million price tag

Just one day after Houston police got a raise, Harris County voted to boost deputy pay -- sparking debate over budget cuts and funding.

Yahoo · 2h

Pay raise approved for Harris County law enforcement

Harris County Commissioners voted 3-2 to approve the pay parity to all Harris County law enforcement. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann explains the news following the pay raise for Houston police.

Houston Public Media · 1d

Houston City Council greenlights $832 million contract for police officers

The city council unanimously approved the agreement, which will raise police officer pay by 36.5% over the next five years.

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AMBER Alert issued for missing 15-year-old Houston girl last seen in Dallas

Texas authorities have issued an AMBER Alert for 15-year-old Roque from Houston, last seen in Dallas. She may be traveling with Mauricio Ramos in a black Mazda.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 12h

Harris County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 15-year-old Dallas girl last seen in Houston

The Harris County Sheriff's Office has joined the search for a 15-year-old Dallas girl who went missing Tuesday. An AMBER Alert was issued for Sharolen Roque on Thursday after she was last seen around 1 a.

KVUE-TV Austin on MSN · 23h

AMBER Alert: Missing 15-year-old girl last seen with 20-year-old man in north Harris County, HCSO says

Authorities seek help in locating Sharolen Roque, a 15-year-old girl last seen with Mauricio Ramos, 20, in north Harris County around 1 a.m. on May 20.

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Harris County commissioners reject Judge Hidalgo’s $23K Paris trip proposal

Several Harris County commissioners opted not to approve Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's request that the county pay for ...

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Harris county approves law enforcement raises — without final plan to fund $270 million budget hole

After months of pressure from deputies, constables, and law enforcement unions, Harris County Commissioners have voted to ...

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Harris County facing $270 million deficit. Judge Lina Hidalgo says tax hike a possibility

Harris County is facing a $270 million budget deficit and officials will have to either cut back on spending or raise taxes ...

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Harris County Commissioners vote 3-2 to approve pay parity to all Harris County law enforcement

Pay increases are on the way to all Harris County law enforcement agencies after a vote by the Harris County Commissioners ...

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First West Nile virus-positive mosquito sample of 2025 detected in northwest Harris County

HOUSTON — Harris County Public Health has confirmed the first positive West Nile virus mosquito sample of 2025 in northwest Harris County, prompting immediate spray operations to protect residents ...

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Harris County sues men accused of selling counterfeit property deeds

Travious West and Wilson Sereal are accused of violating the Deceptive Trade Practice – Consumer Protection Act, according to ...

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Hear low-flying helicopters overhead? It could be part of this training exercise in Harris County

Residents near Ellington Airport, Lake Houston, Deussen Park, Bay Area Park, Eisenhower Park and the San Jacinto River may ...

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Piney Point Mayor launches campaign against Lina Hidalgo for Harris County Judge

Harris County is at a crossroads. Voters are tired of rising taxes, rising crime, and rising dysfunction,” said Mayor Aliza ...

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Harris County man accused of child sex crime while on parole for similar offense

A sex offender has been arrested in Harris County for an alleged repeated offense months after being granted parole.

Harris County leads Texas in drowning deaths as summer heat drives families to water

This Houston emergency room physician is showing families what to watch for—and what to do when seconds count.

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