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Harris County Moves Forward On Proposal To Repurpose Astrodome

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 29, 2016 · The next step is a review by the Texas Historical Commission.

Tags astrodome ed emmett Edgar Colon Gene Locke Harris County Sports and Convention Corporation houston Texas Historical Commission

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

intersection of Holly Hall and El Rio

Transportation

Street Repairs Begin Near NRG Park To Get Houston Ready For Super Bowl

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 16, 2016 · Improving transportation in the area is the long term goal, but getting things ready for the big game is the short term objective.

Tags Gene Locke harris county NRG Park precinct one street improvements Super Bowl LI

Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson led the press conference to announce the grant from the MacArthur Foundation. Precinct 1 Commissioner Gene Locke, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Sheriff Ron Hickman were also present.

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Harris County Wins $2 Million Grant For Plan To Reform Its Criminal Justice System

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on April 14, 2016 · It comes from the MacArthur Foundation and reducing the county jail’s overcrowding will be one of the main goals.

Tags criminal justice system Devon Anderson Gene Locke harris county jail population MacArthur Foundation Reintegration Impact Court

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

Harris County employee Ronald Thomas works on boarding up an abandoned home in the Acres Homes area, which was the first property targeted as part of the clean-up program.

Local

Harris County Commissioner Gene Locke Launches Program To Clean Up Precinct 1

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 23, 2016 · It will target neglected and vacant properties that have been declared a public nuisance.

Tags Acres Homes city of houston Gene Locke harris county sylvester turner vacant properties

The Harris County Commissioners Court has approved buying out 34 properties that hurricane Harvey flooded.

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Harris County Will Negotiate With The City Of Houston To Implement Street Repairs

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on February 23, 2016 · In exchange, Commissioner Gene Locke wants to use funds the City receives from the federal government for some projects in Precinct 1.

Tags ed emmett Gene Locke harris county houston super bowl

Gene Locke sworn in

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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

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Posted on February 3, 2023 · Author and genealogist, Dr. Lindsay Gary, takes us on a remarkable quest through the perspective of place, with a preview of her new guidebook that highlights 50 cultural institutions and historical sites of Houston that were created and sustained by Black Americans.

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Beyoncé adds second date to Houston stop in upcoming world tour

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Posted on February 3, 2023 · After "incredible fan demand" Beyoncé added a tour date to her stop in Houston.

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Criminal Justice

Man who killed teen in Houston road rage incident after Astros game gets 30-year sentence

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Posted on January 17, 2023 · Police said Gerald Williams, 35, followed the Castro family for several miles on Interstate 10 before shooting at their truck shortly after both vehicles exited the freeway.

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Sports

North Texas soccer fans look ahead to 2026 World Cup

Pablo Arauz Peña, KERA

Posted on December 14, 2022 · As fans gear up for the World Cup’s final stretch this week, many North Texans are looking forward to the next tournament. Preparations are already underway at AT&T Stadium for the 2026 World Cup.

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