Posted on · Tight election contests for control of Commissioners Court, particularly the Harris County Judgeship, will determine how much of the money goes to which precincts.
Posted on · On Monday's show: We review some of the bond measures going before voters on the November ballot. And we offer you a chance to vent about life in Houston.
Posted on · The lion’s share of the bond referendum would go to cover roads, drainage, and transportation projects, while the rest would go to parks and public safety.
Posted on · Commissioner Adrian Garcia, up for reelection, is tying his political future to the measure, which could be used to pay for roads, parks, flood control, and public safety.
Posted on · A pre-election poll indicated strong support for the measure, aimed at solving the county’s most urgent flood mitigation problems, but early voting turnout was miniscule.
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Our experts break down the latest political stories. We examine the lessons learned from Hurricane Ike. And we hear from Ron Stallworth, the real-life detective who inspired Spike Lee’s film Blackkklansman.
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership estimates that completing all the projects needed to secure the county’s watersheds would cost $30 billion.
Posted on · If voters approve the bond, the bulk of the money would go to “local” projects – those for which the county will get no federal or state matching funds.
Posted on · More than half of surveyed Harris County residents said they will vote for the $2.5 billion bond package, while just 10 percent said they will vote no.
Posted on · Congressman John Culberson, who is running for reelection, said the bond package would complement the $4.5 billion Harris County is set to receive to complete work on federally authorized flood control projects.
Posted on · On Aug. 25, Harris County voters will be asked to approve up to $2.5 billion in flood mitigation projects. Houston Matters learns what that means and gets your input.
Posted on · If approved, the bonds would help pay for various projects, including the widening of bayous and possibly a new reservoir
Posted on · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett says a $1 billion bond, including property taxes, will be needed to pay for flood mitigation projects that federal and state funds don’t cover.
Posted on · The poll, by University of Houston and Rice University researchers, demonstrates broad support for flood control measures in the wake of Harvey, but minimal backing for tax increases to pay for them
Posted on · County commissioners have been waiting for Congress to pass a Harvey relief bill, which could shoulder the lion’s share of costs for major projects like building a third reservoir. But they’ll need to act soon if they mean to get it on the ballot for the May 5 uniform election