Harris County Jail

Harris County

Ex-Harris County sheriff’s deputy sexually assaulted at jail sues county, top officials for $1 million-plus

Posted on · The civil lawsuit claims the county and its leadership failed to adequately fund and staff the Downtown Houston jail, resulting in “blatantly dangerous” working conditions that precipitated the December 2021 assault.

Harris County

Space waste: Future of long-dormant Astrodome remains up in the air

Posted on · The NCAA Men's Final Four has the national spotlight on Houston and NRG Park, where the historic domed stadium sits unused. What's next for the Astrodome? In short, not much at all.

Reproductive Healthcare Access Fund

Harris County

Harris County considers spending $6 million to expand reproductive healthcare services

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

Lina Hidalgo

Politics

Q&A with Lina Hidalgo: Harris County judge discusses pressing issues facing Houston region

Posted on · Hidalgo touched on a variety of topics on Houston Matters with Craig Cohen, from claims of defunding police to a potential state takeover of HISD to her demeanor since the November election.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

Harris County

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo explains evolving stance on toxic wastewater shipments from Ohio

Posted on · The county's top elected official says she has "no regrets" about her initial pushback regarding toxic wastewater shipments to the Houston area in the aftermath of a cargo train derailment in Ohio.

Ohio Train Derailment

Energy & Environment

Toxic wastewater shipments from Ohio trail derailment headed back to Houston area

Posted on · A Harris County company that disposes of toxic chemicals is again receiving shipments of firefighting wastewater from a trail derailment in Ohio early this month, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.