Over the last year, the U.S. has seen a 15% decline in the number of drug overdose deaths reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Texas, while improving, only saw a 1.67% decline. Just nine states nationwide saw an increase in the number of overdose deaths in that time.
Harris County commissioners negotiate $81K pay raise for county’s 8 elected constables
Commissioners are preparing to vote on the fiscal year 2025-26 budget Sept. 18, with various approved pay parity adjustments including