{"id":240833,"date":"2026-04-08T19:54:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/240833\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T19:54:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:54:08","slug":"former-houston-area-public-official-pleads-guilty-of-misappropriation-of-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/240833\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Houston-area public official pleads guilty of misappropriation of funds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Harris County DA to share progress on clearing backlog of criminal cases<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">HOUSTON \u2013 A former Houston-area public official accused of misusing millions in public housing funds intended for affordable housing projects has pleaded guilty of misappropriation of funds.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Todd Edwards, the former head of the Midtown Redevelopment Authority, will be sentenced on June 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">He is facing 5-20 years in prison. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">PREVIOUS COVERAGE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2024\/06\/21\/harris-county-public-official-accused-of-misusing-millions-in-public-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2024\/06\/21\/harris-county-public-official-accused-of-misusing-millions-in-public-funds\/\">Houston public official accused of misusing millions in public funds<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Edwards was previously accused of improperly diverting millions of dollars connected to housing developments in Houston\u2019s Third Ward. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Authorities allege the money was meant to support public housing initiatives.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The case stems from a broader investigation into the use of public funds tied to housing and redevelopment efforts in the Houston area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorsBrittany Taylor headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/3TMX3YN53ZCG7B7DUW4BCA3LAA\/\" title=\"View Brittany Taylor&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brittany Taylor<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Award-winning journalist, mother, YouTuber, social media guru, millennial, mentor, storyteller, University of Houston alumna and Houston-native.<\/p>\n<p>Mario D\u00edaz headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/team\/Y64QYFJB2BCMPL3ZJIAKUVBHA4\/\" title=\"View Mario D\u00edaz&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mario D\u00edaz<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Journalistic bulldog focused on accountability and how government is spending your dollars. Husband to Wonder Woman, father to a pitcher and two Cavapoos. Prefers queso over salsa.  <\/p>\n<p>Texans speak out in Austin over how our kids are taught<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:56<\/p>\n<p>Texans speak out in Austin over how our kids are taughtHouston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save big<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Houston, we have a DEAL! Alloy Personal Training teams up with Houston Life to help YOU save bigDiurnal storms are returning to Houston!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Diurnal storms are returning to Houston!White Oak Bayou Project: Several I-10 closures begin Tuesday night through Thursday<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>White Oak Bayou Project: Several I-10 closures begin Tuesday night through ThursdayPleasant mornings as we head deeper into spring<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>Pleasant mornings as we head deeper into springMultiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Multiple suspects arrested for gun, drug charges as Houston FBI leads raids across Clinton ParkIt&#8217;s going to be another pretty day today <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s going to be another pretty day today 10 common gas-saving myths debunked<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:57<\/p>\n<p>10 common gas-saving myths debunked1 week left in NBA season: Where do the Rockets stand?<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>1 week left in NBA season: Where do the Rockets stand?Spring weather heading for Houston!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Spring weather heading for Houston!Astros moving forward after latest barn-burner against the A&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Astros moving forward after latest barn-burner against the A&#8217;sBreaking down the 239 pages of changes to social studies curriculum officials are debating in Texas<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:22<\/p>\n<p>Breaking down the 239 pages of changes to social studies curriculum officials are debating in TexasHAPPY MONDAY! 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Here&#8217;s your Houston weather updateHouston burglary suspect gets stuck in chimney, has to be rescued by fire department<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:24<\/p>\n<p>Houston burglary suspect gets stuck in chimney, has to be rescued by fire department\ud83d\udea8 Hombre encontrado sin vida tras disparos en el norte de Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Hombre encontrado sin vida tras disparos en el norte de Houston\ud83d\udea8 Man found shot and killed in north Houston<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:08<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udea8 Man found shot and killed in north Houston\ud83d\udc23Happy Easter: Cloudy but dry until around dinner time \u2014 but hold onto your Easter bunnies!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:45<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc23Happy Easter: Cloudy but dry until around dinner time \u2014 but hold onto your Easter bunnies!Easter weekend forecast update<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:13<\/p>\n<p>Easter weekend forecast updateRound of rain Easter weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:33<\/p>\n<p>Round of rain Easter weekend2-year-old critically hurt in Channelview home after \u2018unintentional\u2019 shooting<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>2-year-old critically hurt in Channelview home after \u2018unintentional\u2019 shootingWhen WWE&#8217;s &#8216;Young OG&#8217; Je&#8217;von Evans grabs your camera&#8230;you just let it happen \ud83d\ude05\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:20<\/p>\n<p>When WWE&#8217;s &#8216;Young OG&#8217; Je&#8217;von Evans grabs your camera&#8230;you just let it happen \ud83d\ude05\ud83d\udd25Rapid fire with Maxine and Ann Sharf | The creator&#8217;s debut cookbook &#8216;Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen&#8217; NOW available<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:32<\/p>\n<p>Rapid fire with Maxine and Ann Sharf | The creator&#8217;s debut cookbook &#8216;Maxi&#8217;s Kitchen&#8217; NOW availableEaster storms are on the way this weekend! 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