In wake of George Floyd s death, Harris County settles similar police force case for $4.75M
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Jamail? Amron’s parents Barbara Coats and Ali Amron visit his grave on Thursday, June 11, 2020, in Humble. Jamail? Amron died suddenly following his arrest by Harris County officers in 2010. Jamail Amron, was allegedly beaten by Harris County officers, according to the civil lawsuit originally filed in 2012 against Harris County and Precinct 4 deputy constable Kevin B. Vailes by Amrom s parents.Marie D. De Jesús, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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Jamail Amron, 23, died after he was allegedly beaten in September 2010 by Harris County officers, according to a lawsuit filed by his parents.Photo provided by family.Show MoreShow Less
By B.D. Hobbs
Apr 30, 2021
As we approach May 1st, and the 100 day mark for President Joe Biden, the big question is, have we hit a vaccine wall?
Joe Biden said he hope that every adult in the U.S. would be eligible to receive the vaccine by May 1st.
Governor Greg Abbott said during the week, Normal life is returning to Texas as more Texans get the Covid vaccine. And remember, vaccines are always voluntary, never forced.
At least for now.
The most recent numbers show that nationwide 30% of our population has been vaccinated, with a little over 25% here in Texas.
President Joe Biden intends to nominate Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez to serve as Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the White House confirms.
Harris County reaches $900K settlement with ITC for 2019 Deer Park chemical fire
The lawsuit holds ITC accountable for the fire, specifically for violating county development regulations and discharging pollutants into the storm water system. Author: KHOU 11 Staff Updated: 7:35 PM CDT April 27, 2021
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas The Harris County Attorney settled a lawsuit with Intercontinental Terminals Company for $900,000 in connection with the 2019 fire at its storage facility in Deer Park.
Editor s note: The video above aired in December 2019.
The large chemical fire led to a plume of smoke that spread across much of the Houston area. The chemicals released in the massive fire caused a Benzene scare, school closures and shelters-in-place. A manifold leak was blamed as the initial cause of the tank fire.