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The landscape is filling up once again to show support for Joe Danna for Harris County Sheriff.
In 2015, Harris County spent $24 million on animal control resources, and now, six years later, it is failing in its mission to house animals in need of a temporary home.
As recently as October, 2020, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo held a press conference to showcase the 50,000 sq. ft. facility that can house up to 525 animals, double that of the previous shelter. The only problem is that the staff and resources needed to bring in strays and provide safe shelter are sorely lacking, leaving residents to deal with potentially dangerous dogs and wild animals.
Citizens are urged to call 311, the line to Animal Control, when they notice a stray animal. Here in Sugar Land, where I live, a call to Animal Control results in an immediate response – as in 15 minutes later, someone shows up to expertly and safely remove the animal. A real life example: my daughter noticed a baby possum dying on the side of the road. She called Animal Control, they arrived moments later, and they euthanized the animal on the spot. It was all over in the span of 15 minutes.
So why must citizens in Alief call repeatedly, over the course of years, about issues regarding stray animals that pose a danger, with their phone calls going unaddressed and leading to public safety issues, animal bites, and property damage?
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — Law enforcement staffing goals have not been met in the first 50 days of a $2.6 million crime-fighting initiative in Harris County.
even crime hot spots, or micro-zones, were identified in the 24-page proposal. The plan was to have 96 deputies working overtime among hot spot areas for 120 days to reduce crime.The proposal even identified when crime had proven to be worst in each area when the deputies would step up patrols.Data obtained by ABC13 shows in the first 50 days deputies have:
A nationwide spike in violent crime devastated the law enforcement community in Texas after the murder of Corporal Charles Galloway of Harris County Pct. 5. Galloway, 47, was put to rest on Tuesday. He is survived by a daughter and a sister. Galloway served the Greater Houston community for over 12 years.
Galloway was one of 3 law enforcement officers in Texas who perished on 3 consecutive days. The other officials were a special agent and a sergeant, who were also killed in the line of duty. These officers constitute 3 of 25 officers nationally who have lost their lives within the first month of 2022.
According to recent reports, nearly 460 law enforcement officers were killed in 2021, that statistic up a staggering 55% from 2020. Escalating violence toward police and anti-police sentiment in the U.S. have been detrimental to the spirit within police departments.
It was announced moments ago that Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has been nominated to head up the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), freeing up the office of Sheriff for Harris County.
Gonzalez was elected to Sheriff in 2016 and as an incumbent, beat out Republican opponent Joe Danna in the 2020 election. The win was part of a sweeping Blue Tide that has swept over Houston in recent years. Massive early voting numbers gave Gonzalez an early lead, and demographic changes led to the ousting of many qualified Republican candidates.
But now Danna, who garnered 43 percent of the vote in the 2020 election, has an opportunity to claim a Republican victory for Harris County. Danna, who has previous experience in law enforcement, spoke at the time of the 2020 election about the safety crisis facing Harris County. “Our officers are overloaded, overwhelmed, and undervalued, and Harris County residents are underserved,” he said. “Recruitment is low because the current administration is ineffective and not supportive of officers. There is no leadership; there are politics and pandering.”
The foundation of change Danna envisions for the future of Harris County centers on communication. If elected to fill this vacancy, he will follow through with his 2020 campaign promise. “Dialogue between citizens and law enforcement will be real, frequent, and tangible,” he said. “I want meetings in the community, out and open and in public. Not these closed-door meetings where nothing happens except current leaders pat each other on the back and sweep issues under the rug. Voices of citizens most affected by law enforcement need to be heard.”
The vote for Gonzalez’s successor will go before the four Harris County Commissioners and County Judge Lina Hidalgo. As a popular candidate and someone who has demonstrated support of bipartisan law enforcement, Danna is a strong contender.
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A driver is in custody after a pursuit late Saturday ended in a crash in west Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
At approximately 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Harris County deputies were dispatched to an At Home store location near the intersection of the Katy Freeway and Greenhouse Road in west Houston in response to reports of a “parking lot takeover,” officials said.
On arrival, units observed vehicles doing burnouts and donuts in the parking lot, which caused “a public safety issues for the customers, because there were still customers in the business,” said Lt. Paul Bruce with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
After one of the suspect vehicles almost hit a marked patrol car, the deputy in the marked patrol car attempted to initiate a traffic stop. The suspects failed to pull over and the deputy initiated a pursuit. The Texas Department of Public Safety assisted with the pursuit by helicopter, tracking the suspect until he struck a light pole and “crashed out” near the intersection of Kingsland Boulevard and Houghton Road, officials said.
The suspect was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries and is expected to survive.
Deputies said the individual faces several charges.
Bruce said he’s seen an increase in illegal street racing and “parking lot takeovers” amid the ongoing pandemic.
“I guess people don’t have anything really to do, said Bruce. “You know, with the movies, the bars being shut down, we’ve had an influx of parking lot takeovers where they’re burning out, doing donuts in the parking lot and then when they leave the parking lots they get on the roadways and violate the traffic codes as well there, running red lights and doing some not so safe things.”
Briana Zamora-Nipper joined the KPRC 2 digital team as a community associate producer in 2019. During her time in H-Town, she’s covered everything from fancy Houston homes to tropical storms. Previously, she worked at Austin Monthly Magazine and KAGS TV, where she earned a Regional Edward R. Murrow award for her work as a digital producer.
“Thank a Law Enforcement Officer”
Spokane – William D. Hyslop, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced that this Saturday, January 9th, 2021, is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This day was established to thank and show support to our local law enforcement officers for their dedication to duty and service to their communities.
U.S. Attorney Hyslop stated, “Each and every day, our law enforcement officers put on their uniforms and leave the safety of their homes and the comfort of their families to protect and serve our communities. National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is a time to show them we appreciate their sacrifice and that we stand with them as they work to make our communities safe and secure. I ask everyone to send a note of thanks to their local law enforcement agency; their addresses are readily available online. And when you see an officer, wave to them and say ‘Thank you for all you do.”
Hyslop added, “The U.S. Attorney’s Office works closely with all federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. We can’t complete the work we do without the support of our law enforcement partners. We appreciate them every day. We’re asking the residents of Eastern Washington to say Thank You this Saturday.”
Please take time this Saturday, January 9th, 2021 to show your appreciation to the law enforcement professionals by:
Most importantly, if you see a police officer, thank a police officer.
HOUSTON – If you’re looking for a way to lose your winter weight for the new year, there’s a simple drink that you can add to your morning routine to help you burn those extra calories. We are talking about elixirs. If this sounds like a magic potion, it’s not, but the health benefits from these easy-to-craft brews are not a trick. Certified nutritionist, Krystal Hammett with Alternative Wellness Solutions, explains what it is all about.
“It’s just a really great easy habit to get in to really amplify your weight loss goals,” said Hammett.
Elixirs are simply water-based concoctions that you can mix and drink each morning at home. You likely already have most of the ingredients needed for these elixirs in your kitchen! It’s an easy health hack that you can add to your morning routine to help burn those unwanted extra pounds.
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