Galveston city leaders call for accountability after an audit uncovered policy violations within the park board. Employees allegedly used their private businesses for city events and approved payments to family members, raising concerns over ethics and transparency.
Galveston County will stop sending deputies to the Texas-Mexico border in April following a sharp decline in illegal crossings. Officials cite improved border conditions as the reason for ending deployments.
Galveston County Sheriff Jimmy Fullen is suing to block a suspension of his peace officer license, arguing that his election protects him from disciplinary action over alleged omissions on official forms.
League City Council Member Justin Hicks resigned on March 1 after controversy surrounding his involvement in a police investigation. The resignation triggers a special election to fill his seat.
Two Houston immigration judges were among five fired in Texas, raising concerns over increasing case backlogs and fast-track deportations.
Houston Police Department Captain Edwards has been arrested by League City Police and charged with possession of child pornography. Following a tip, authorities executed a search warrant at his home, leading to his arrest. HPD confirmed his suspension pending an Internal Affairs investigation.