Galveston County DA reports spike in domestic violence, announces expanded outreach

Galveston County officials said three murders involving domestic violence were committed over the course of a week in late June.
By Julianna Washburn, Galveston County Bureau at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · · 1 min read

Galveston County officials said three murders involving domestic violence were committed over the course of a week in late June.
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