‘The system’s not working’ Family of Arlene Alvarez want bail reform in TX

HOUSTON – Friday will mark three years since 9-year-old Arlene Alvarez was shot and killed in the Gulfgate area.

Her aunt April Aguirre tells KPRC the suspect Tony Earls was released from jail on bail just hours after the crime.

Aguirre believes there needs to be a change to the current bail system in the state of Texas, which is why she plans to testify in support of Senate Joint Resolution 5 on Wednesday…

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