Houston

Houston District Attorney’s Surprising Move: Tapping State GOP Lawyer to Investigate Lina Hidalgo’s Office Sparks Controversy

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HOUSTON, TEXAS – The hiring of a lawyer with ties to the state’s Republican Party by Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg has raised questions and sparked controversy. Ogg’s decision to enlist a state GOP lawyer for an investigation into the office of County Judge Lina Hidalgo has led to speculation about political motivations and potential conflicts of interest. The move by Ogg, a Democrat, to hire Mary Nan Huffman, who has previously run for multiple Republican positions, has drawn criticism from those who question the impartiality of the investigation. Hidalgo, also a Democrat, oversees … Read more

Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction in Favor of Houston Organization Feeding the Homeless near City Hall

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HOUSTON, Texas – Food Not Bombs Houston, an organization that has faced repeated citations for providing free meals to homeless individuals near City Hall, is claiming victory following a recent federal court ruling. U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen issued a preliminary injunction that temporarily halts the City of Houston from ticketing volunteers from the organization. For the past year, Houston police have been issuing citations to volunteers who feed the homeless near the Houston Public Library – Central Library. The citations were based on two city ordinances: one that prohibits the use of public or … Read more

Houston Independent School District Faces Lawsuit for Gender Pay Discrimination

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HOUSTON, Texas – The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has brought a lawsuit against the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for alleged violation of federal law by paying women less than men. The EEOC claims that HISD paid female senior Career & Technical Education (CTE) program specialists lower wages compared to male colleagues despite performing similar work. According to the EEOC, this discrimination has been ongoing since at least February 2019. In addition, the EEOC alleges that HISD made it more difficult for women to qualify for a higher starting salary based on … Read more

Suspect’s Houston lawyer reveals shocking details: Alleged captor has child with the woman held against her will

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HOUSTON (AP) — A lawyer for the Houston man accused of holding a woman captive said on Wednesday that his client has a son with the alleged victim. The suspect, whose identity has been withheld, was arrested earlier this week after the woman reported the alleged captivity to authorities. According to the lawyer, the suspect and the alleged victim were involved in a relationship and have a 5-year-old son together. The lawyer also emphasized that his client denies the allegations and plans to fight the charges. The details of the alleged captivity remain undisclosed. The … Read more