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Election 2016

Ellis Wins Democratic Nomination For Harris County Commissioner

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on June 25, 2016 · State Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, has won the Democratic nomination for a vacant seat on the Harris County commissioner's court, putting the 26-year Texas Senate veteran on a path to leave the Legislature by next year.

Tags El Franco Lee Gene Locke Harris County Commissioners Court Harris County Democratic Party Rodney Ellis

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5,000 Kids Compete In Harris County Street Olympics

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on June 13, 2016 · Over the next 2 months, more than 5,000 children will compete for Olympic gold...without ever leaving the city of Houston.

Tags El Franco Lee Harris County Street Olympics

Politics

Harris County Commissioner Gene Locke To Seek Democratic Nomination For Precinct One

HPM Digital Team

Posted on April 4, 2016 · When appointed as interim replacement for the office, Locke did not intend to run.

Tags El Franco Lee Gene Locke Harris County Commissioners Court precinct one

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Ed Emmett Appoints Gene Locke As Replacement For Late Harris County Commissioner

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 22, 2016 · Gene Locke said he plans to be a hands-on commissioner and will continue El Franco Lee's programs for Precinct 1 youth and seniors.

Tags ed emmett El Franco Lee Gene Locke Harris County Commisioners Court Rodney Ellis

A black ribbon is wrapped around the empty seat of the late Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee.

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Judge Emmett To Appoint New Harris County Commissioner This Week

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 19, 2016 · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett plans to appoint a new Precinct 1 commissioner on Friday to take the seat of the late El Franco Lee.

Tags County budget ed emmett El Franco Lee harris county Harris county commissioners

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Funeral Services Scheduled For Late Harris County Commissioner

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 6, 2016 · The private ceremony with family and friends will take place at a church in downtown Houston.

Tags commissioners court ed emmett El Franco Lee harris county precinct one

A black ribbon is wrapped around the empty seat of the late Precinct 1 Commissioner El Franco Lee.

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Harris County Commissioners Meet For First Time Since Death Of Colleague

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 5, 2016 · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett is expected to appoint a replacement this month to serve out the rest of Commissioner Lee’s term.

Tags ed emmett El Franco Lee Harris county commissioners precinct one

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Ed Emmett Plans To Appoint Replacement For Late Harris County Commissioner

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 4, 2016 · El Franco Lee was the first African-American ever elected to the Harris County Commissioners Court.

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Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee Dies

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 3, 2016 · In 1985, Lee was elected and sworn in as the first African American Harris County Commissioner.

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Posted on March 24, 2023 · Edwards chaired city council committees that dealt with affordable housing, flooding and the HIV/AIDS epidemic and was described by colleagues as compassionate, selfless and community-minded.

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Posted on March 13, 2023 · The money, if authorized by county commissioners, will go toward increased access to contraception and screenings at clinics managed by Harris County Public Health.

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Posted on February 28, 2023 · Families and individuals who earn up to $58,000 annually are eligible for the free tax preparation services, which will be provided through April 15 at 12 mobile sites across Harris County.

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Harris County Public Library eliminates late fees, following Houston’s lead

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Posted on February 22, 2023 · The county library system, which operates 26 locations across the Houston area, also is forgiving users' outstanding debt for overdue charges.

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