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The Chronicle reviewed murder cases in Harris County from 2013 to 2020 and identified 231 deaths linked to a defendant previously charged with crimes and out on bond.

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8 hours ago · The lobbying group and its founder, Houston billionaire and GOP megadonor Dick Weekley, still enjoy considerable power. Texas Lt. Gov Dan Patrick – who received $100,000 …

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2 days ago · Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz, center, joins Mayor John Whitmire at the podium as the pair field questions regarding details of the balanced budget during a media briefing in …