Astroworld
An investigation into the Astroworld tragedy could take weeks, Harris County leaders say
Posted on · County Judge Lina Hidalgo warned that completing the toxicology reports alone would take weeks.
Tag: Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Energy & Environment
How Harris County Plans To Remedy A $1.4 Billion Flood Control Shortfall
Posted on · Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis says it’s critical that the county address inequities that have left many of the county’s poorer neighborhoods at high risk of flooding.
Harris County
Harris County Won’t Withdraw Its New Election Administrator, Despite Threats From AG Paxton
Posted on · Attorney General Ken Paxton has threatened to sue the county unless it withdraws the creation of the office and voids the appointment of Isabel Longoria.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi (July 16, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about state and local government, and an epidemiologist answers your questions about COVID-19.
Coronavirus
Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund Opens For Applications Tuesday
Posted on · The $30 million fund will take applications online and by phone Tuesday, June 23, and Wednesday, June 24.
Criminal Justice
Harris County Passes Package Of 11 Criminal Justice Reform Proposals
Posted on · The centerpiece was Commissioner Rodney Ellis’s proposal for a civilian oversight board to investigate allegations of use of force by police
Criminal Justice
Harris County Leaders To Debate Strengthening Civilian Oversight Of Police
Posted on · The proposal by Democratic Commissioner Rodney Ellis is likely to face opposition by the two Republican commissioners
News
Incumbent Commissioner Rodney Ellis Wins Precinct 1 Primary, While Precinct 3 Heads To A Runoff
Posted on · With the retirement of longtime Commissioner Steve Radack, it's unclear whether Precinct 3 could flip from Republican to Democratic.
Politics
Ellis, Jackson Face Off In Primary For Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1
Posted on · Bail bond reform and Harvey repairs are likely to be major issues in the primary contest between incumbent Commissioner Rodney Ellis and former felony court judge Maria T. Jackson.
Next Question
Next Question (Ep 12): Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Laura Branigain, The Golden Globes And Yacht
Posted on · On this episode, Harris County precinct one Commissioner Rodney Ellis talks The Harris County Remembrance Project, Bail Reform and County Government; a look back at 80's pop icon Laura Branigan; film critic Dustin Chase handicaps the 77th Golden Globe Awards; and the song "Sad Money" from YACHT.
Politics
Delayed Houston District B Race Riles Harris County Leaders
Posted on · County Commissioner Rodney Ellis took issue with County Clerk Diane Trautman’s claims that she had no legal option other than to remove the contested race from the December runoff ballot.
inDepth
Harris County Takes Steps To Face A History Of Racial Lynchings
Posted on · A national movement to commemorate lynching victims could come to the Houston area and recognize four black men who were killed here.
Politics
Harris County Moves To Restore Voting Rights For Jail Inmates
Posted on · The County Clerk’s and Sheriff’s Offices will explore setting up a polling site at the Harris County Jail, possibly as early as this November’s election
News
New Bike Lanes Taking Shape In Houston After County Commissioner Pledges Funds
Posted on · The initiative is adding about 19 miles of new bike lanes. Many are in underserved communities where people rely on their bikes for work and errands.
News
Houston SNAP Recipients Can Now Buy Two-For-One At Local Farmers Markets
Posted on · A new program aims to help low-income residents double their benefits when buying local produce.