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06/07/2026

FATAL CRASH IN PASADENA

Person killed, 3 injured in 2-vehicle crash along Beltway 8 in Pasadena

06/05/2026

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: Texas Supreme Court Weighs Harris County Commissioner Seat Dispute

The Texas Supreme Court has been asked to intervene in an ongoing legal battle over Harris County Precinct 2 and could ultimately force county officials to declare the commissioner's seat vacant and hold a special election.

The dispute centers on whether Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia automatically vacated his office when he accepted appointment to a second public office in 2023.

Richard Vega, Garcia's Republican challenger in the upcoming November election, has filed a petition for mandamus relief, asking the state's highest civil court to compel the Harris County Commissioners Court to declare the seat vacant and schedule a special election. Vega argues Texas law requires county officials to take those actions but claims they have refused to do so.

If successful, Vega could have an opportunity to assume office before the November election and participate in key county decisions, including votes on the Harris County budget and tax rate expected in mid-September.

To meet election deadlines, Vega is requesting a court ruling before July 6.

The Texas Supreme Court has ordered Harris County officials to respond to the petition by June 15, setting the stage for what could become a closely watched legal and political showdown in Texas' largest county.

More updates as this story develops.

A commissioner’s court candidate is behind the request to the Court.

05/30/2026

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05/26/2026

Pasadena PD said the person who hit the woman did not stop. Her condition is still unknown.

05/12/2026

The city settled with Sepulveda in 2023 but then refused to approve his plans.