Harris County
Harris County Commissioners approve “holistic” public safety package
Posted on · The package will focus on improving public safety and justice by identifying elements of the court system that need additional resources.
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Infrastructure
GLO to offer grace period to Harris County as it works to meet Harvey recovery deadline
Posted on · Harris County has until August 2026 to use Hurricane Harvey relief funds, or the money will go back to the state.
News
Harris County approves over $9 million in funding for apprenticeships, job training
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo previously announced the approval of $9 million in funds for local apprenticeships in addition to over $13 million for upskilling, such as additional job training and retraining.
Good, Bad and Ugly
Facial Scans For International Flights Departing Houston: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Of The News
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week’s news, we turn to our rotating panel of “non-experts” to parse The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of it all.
Houston Matters
A Closer Look at the Plan to Save the Dome
Posted on · Last week (Sept. 27, 2016), Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved $10.5 million for the design phase for the Astrodome project. It's part of the $105 million plan to preserve and revitalize the iconic structure. That plan entails raising the structure's floor, providing underground parking and converting the building into usable public space. We talk […]
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A Closer Look at the Astrodome Plan: Friday’s Show (October 7, 2016)
Posted on · Last week (Sept. 27, 2016), Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved $10.5 million for the design phase for the Astrodome project. It's part of the $105 million plan to preserve and revitalize the iconic structure. That plan entails raising the structure's floor, providing underground parking and converting the building into usable public space. On today’s […]
Good, Bad and Ugly
Plans for the Pits and a Gaslamp Lawsuit: The Good, Bad & Ugly of This Week’s News
Posted on · A lot can happen in a week. Some of it good. Some of it bad. Some of it downright ugly. When faced with intriguing developments in the week's news, we turn to our rotating panel of "non-experts" to parse The Good, The Bad and The Ugly of it all. This week, our panel weighs in […]
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The Future of the Astrodome and Revitalizing the Fifth Ward: Wednesday’s Show (June 29, 2016)
Posted on · Yesterday (June 28, 2016), the Harris County Commissioners Court unveiled updated plans and cost estimates for preserving the Astrodome. The plan involves raising the dome's floor to ground level to create a 9-acre open space with air conditioning and building an underground parking garage with room for 1,400 vehicles. Harris County Judge Ed Emmett says […]
News
Judge Emmett To Appoint New Harris County Commissioner This Week
Posted on · 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.
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Harris County Commissioners Meet For First Time Since Death Of Colleague
Posted on · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett is expected to appoint a replacement this month to serve out the rest of Commissioner Lee’s term.
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Harris County Reduces Fees For Toll Road Violations
Posted on · Harris County is giving drivers a break from hefty fees for toll road violations.
Health & Science
Harris County Approves $70 Million Expansion For Ben Taub Hospital
Posted on · The improvements will help the hospital keep its Level 1 trauma status.
Houston Matters
New Sheriff Ron Hickman Discusses Changes to His Department and Diversity of His Staff
Posted on · On May 12, Harris County Commissioners appointed Ron Hickman as the interim county sheriff after former Sheriff Adrian Garcia stepped down to formally run for Houston mayor. Sheriff Hickman tells Houston Matters’ Maggie Martin about changes he’s made to the department since the appointment and answers criticism about the diversity of his staff.