Posted on · But "improvements do work," Emmett said, citing the example of the Texas Medical Center, which he said hasn't flooded since Hurricane Allison in 2001. "We’ve just got to have the political will and financial resources to do it."
Posted on · Judge Emmett says that funding is key on which proposed improvements or developments will be considered for flood control strategies.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Harris County Judge Ed Emmett answers your questions about the response to Hurricane Harvey. And we open the phone lines for you to share your questions and comments about programming on Houston Matters and Houston Public Media.
Posted on · Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis proposed to join the lawsuit against SB4, but neither Judge Emmett nor any other commissioner supported his motion.
Posted on · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.
Posted on · (Above: Harris County Judge Ed Emmett shops for emergency supplies with Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty at Southland Hardware. Photo: Hallie Frazee | Harris County OEM) As each new storm season approaches, we often hear about the importance of putting together an emergency kit for you and your family. Michael Hagerty recently got some help putting […]
Posted on · It’s time again for our weekly political round up and analysis of national, state and local political stories. On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss a report from the NSA saying Russia’s military intelligence agency launched a cyber attack on a US company that provides election services ahead of the 2016 election, and Gov. Greg Abbott […]
Posted on · The Commissioners Court expands the Public Defender division to offer a 24/7 service.
Posted on · They note these insects just need the amount of water contained in a bottle cap to breed.
Posted on · Judge Ed Emmett reminds residents to be alert because the region can be hit at any time.
Posted on · But the Sheriff points out he would like that the position were under his supervision.
Posted on · The facility will serve both as a crime lab and as the medical examiner’s office.
Posted on · Earlier this month (Feb. 14, 2017), Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said the county’s putting on hold a comprehensive study of facilities at the NRG complex, including NRG Stadium, NRG Arena, and – yep – the Astrodome. Why? Because state lawmakers may take up a bill this session that would require Harris County voters to approve […]
Posted on · Earlier this month (Feb. 14, 2017), Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said the county’s putting on hold a comprehensive study of facilities at the NRG complex, including NRG Stadium, NRG Arena, and – yep – the Astrodome. Why? Because state lawmakers may take up a bill this session that would require Harris County voters to approve […]
Posted on · He argues the project requires taxpayers’ funding and Harris County residents already rejected a bond proposal in 2013.