The Texas agency that oversees jail standards is heightening its response to Harris County's years-long struggle to meet ...

Officials with the office cited a pending criminal investigation in trying to shield information about Deven Ortiz.

Since falling out of compliance, the Harris County Jail has seen at least 55 inmate deaths, a gun smuggled inside, and ...

Since falling out of compliance, the Harris County Jail has seen at least 55 inmate deaths, a gun smuggled inside, and inmates not receiving proper medication.

Opponents of the bail reform package say the proposed changes are based on false pretenses and could unjustly keep innocent ...

By Luke Jones Click here for updates on this story HOUSTON, Texas (KVIA) — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it would have made sure a convicted child predator registered as a sex offender had ...

Harris County authorities were called to a home on Ellesmere Drive after a stepson reportedly found his stepmother in the garage unresponsive and his stepbrother with a hammer.

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The Texas Attorney General's Office will now take action to ensure the Harris County Jail gets into compliance. 13 Investigates first reported on the jail's ...

The package of bills would tighten the state's bail laws to keep more people in jail — including undocumented immigrants — ...

Deputies said the hammer may have been used in the woman’s death. An autopsy will be performed within 24 hours to confirm the ...

A violent criminal suspect, wanted in two different Texas counties, has been arrested. It took a joint effort by law enforcement in different parts of the state to get him in cuffs.

A 38-year-old former Harris County Precinct 4 deputy, who was out on bond for murder, has picked up five new felony charges for violent crimes.