Another high-profile defendant accused of ditching GPS ankle monitor, heading for the border
Fredy Arriaga was free on a $100,000 bond following his arrest in April 2025 for sexual assault. His bond conditions include wearing a GPS ankle monitor.
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An 18-year-old is accused of stabbing his girlfriend twice in the back and killing her dog while under a court order to stay away from her, according to charging documents....
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Harris County Judge candidates face off in debate over ICE, Flock cameras, and the future of the Astrodome
In a debate presented by Houston Public Media, both candidates agreed that Harris County should branch out and expand their relationships with other elected bodies — but they differed in how that looks in practice....
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Fort Bend tax assessor-collector charged in alleged payroll fraud scheme, DOJ says
After more than a year of investigation, the Fort Bend County tax assessor-collector and two others now face federal charges for misusing taxpayer money, according to the Department of Justice....
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FIEL calls for Miguel Parra-Hernandez’s release after ICE SUV collision
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$6,000 apartment rental lands Houston couple behind bars, officials say
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Crash during ICE pursuit in Northwest Harris County sparks conflicting accounts from family, federal agents
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Department of Justice seeks quick action in dispute over alleged California noncitizen voter ballots
The DOJ is seeking immediate action to separate ballots from a list of alleged noncitizen voters as California asks a federal judge to throw out the case....
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Westfield HS teammates that have played together since the age of 5 look to finish special season
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Gorgeous weather in Houston this weekend but big changes next week
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Who sent transgender mailers to Texas kids? West Texas DA opens criminal investigation
A district attorney in West Texas has opened a criminal investigation after several Texans reported receiving political mailers addressed to their children with information about transgender resources....
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'Wild Horse Nine': Steve Buscemi teases if fans should 'root' for characters in new political movie
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