By Alan Bernstein, Houston Chronicle Harris County Sheriff Tommy Thomas and Democratic election challenger Adrian Garcia clashed Thursday over inmate deaths in the county jail, with the Republican incumbent saying many accused criminals arrive there with life-threatening illnesses. A few hours before that initial showdown between Thomas and Garcia, the candidates for district attorney continued
ATHENS — An investigation into the death of a Henderson County Jail inmate was turned over to the Texas Rangers following allegations of medical neglect and mistreatment at the hands of jail officials.
The sheriff’s office denies any wrongdoing.
Jail Commission meeting --- Thursday, February 24, 2022 Despite the current wave of Omicron, the next TCJS quarterly meeting will be held in-person on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at
If you want to speak, read info below carefully. The only time you can make comments at this meeting is JUST PAST 9 AM DURING PUBLIC INPUT.
There no longer appears to be any access to the meeting through a phone line. More details are on their meetings page. Remember to check back closer to meeting date for possible changes in venue and agenda.
Jail Commission meeting -- Thursday, February 24, 2022
