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What’s Next For The Astrodome? A Nonprofit Wants Your Input

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on May 20, 2021 · The Astrodome Conservancy is starting an eight-week program of online surveys, virtual meetings, and public events to gather as much input as possible from Harris County residents on the preferred fate of the domed stadium.

Tags astrodome Astrodome Conservancy Astrodome renovation Harris County Commissioners Court

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Political Roundup: Pres. Trump’s Proposed Budget, And Astrodome Renovation Approval

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 14, 2018 · Our experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.

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Maintenance for flood control projects to face delays as Harris County agency deals with a smaller budget

Katie Watkins

Posted on January 26, 2023 · Regular maintenance is critical for flood mitigation projects to work as they’re supposed to. But the Harris County Flood Control District’s maintenance budget isn’t keeping pace with its growing portfolio of projects.

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Harris County adopts plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions on county operations 40% by 2030

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on January 10, 2023 · The climate action plan, which passed 3-1 on a party-line vote, aims to reduce emissions compared to a base year of 2021.

Tags climate change greenhouse-gas emissions Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey Harris County Commissioners Court

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to take personal leave to visit ill grandfather in Colombia

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on January 4, 2023 · Hidalgo is expected to be out of the country for about a week and likely will not participate in next Tuesday's meeting of the Harris County Commissioners Court, according to her deputy chief of staff.

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Jack Cagle names flood mitigation as Harris County’s biggest challenge as he prepares to step down

Andrew Schneider, Politics & Government Reporter

Posted on December 19, 2022 · The outgoing Republican commissioner for Precinct 4 named road and parks construction and increased disaster readiness among his proudest accomplishments in office.

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