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During a public meeting at which Harris County commissioners considered next year’s budget and tax rates, County Judge Lina ...

HAWKINS — Like most small towns, Hawkins has always had its fair share of gossip. But, in the 15 months since Deborah Rushing ...

Recipients of the fraudulent text messages may be told they have an outstanding traffic ticket or a toll fee, according to the district clerk's website.

The new Texas law makes “real property theft” a crime, extends the statute of limitations, and strengthens tools to return ...

The potential salary increase — which would've raised her pay from $179,000 a year to $260,000 a year — appeared to die after ...

The One Shoreline Plaza building in downtown Corpus Christi will be up for auction in early October, according to county records.

Harris County District Clerk Marilyn Burgess is requesting an $81,000 pay raise-a decrease from her original request for $116,000 more-leaving the Harris County Commissioners Court to evaluate the ...

District Clerk Marilyn Burgess stressed that her office does not request payments by text message. The Harris County District ...

An Orange County Superior Court judge was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years to life in prison for fatally shooting his wife during a prolonged argument at their Anaheim Hills home. Judge Jeffrey ...

The scam text appears to be from the Harris County District Clerk's Office, either demanding payment for a “toll fee" or a traffic violation.