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On First Anniversary of Harvey, Harris County Votes on $2.5 Billion Flood Control Bond

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 23, 2018 · 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.

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Houston’s Theater District Opens Its Doors Collectively for First Time since Harvey, Harris County Has 2.6 Million Potential Jurors, And More

HPM Digital Team

Posted on August 20, 2018 · What we’re following at Houston Public Media today

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It’s not just schools and elections. Flood control is another area of friction between state and local government

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Posted on March 21, 2023 · A bill to take flood control authority away from Harris County may not pass, but it reflects a growing trend.

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Addressing affordable housing at the legislature (March 21, 2023)

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Posted on March 21, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn how state lawmakers plan to address the issue of affordable housing during this legislative session. And we talk with a Houston storm chaser.

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Accessible parks comprise just one aspect of revitalization in Harris County

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State lawmakers continue to file bills aimed squarely at elections administrators

Craig Cohen

Posted on March 9, 2023 · The latest bills filed in Austin would return management of elections to elected officials, but only in counties with populations greater than a million.

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