Harris County
Harris County Unveils New Gun Safety Measures
Posted on · The steps include expanding the Safe Surrender Program to get guns out of the hands of those charged with domestic violence.
Tag: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
In-Depth
Harris County Commissioners Court: The Pros And Cons Of Total Transparency
Posted on · Marathon, often-bitter court meetings have become the norm under County Judge Lina Hidalgo. Here’s why.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo (Sept. 30, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers questions, a conversation with actors Brett Cullen and Tom Irwin, and an update on Houston sports.
Harris County
Harris County Faces Potential 8% Property Tax Hike
Posted on · The Democratic majority on Harris County Commissioners Court proposed the measure, making it all but certain it will become law.
Harris County
Harris County Leaders Encourage Residents To Be Vigilant And Prepared During Hurricane Season
Posted on · The season starts this Saturday, June 1, and will last until November 30. NOAA is predicting that nine to 15 named storms could potentially develop in the Atlantic.
News
Kingwood Residents Push For Disaster Declaration Over Flood Damage
Posted on · Homes in the working-class neighborhood of Elm Grove took up to 18 inches of water during last week’s thunderstorms.
Politics
Houston, Harris County Split Over Property Tax Bill
Posted on · A House amendment preempting Houston’s 2% revenue cap has won support from the city’s Democratic representatives, as well as from Mayor Sylvester Turner.
In-Depth
1A Across America: The Power Of The Latino Vote
Posted on · Joshua Johnson, host of the NPR program 1A, explored the issues driving Latino voters to the polls at a community forum in Houston’s East End.
In-Depth
Emergencies En Español: Is Crisis Information Reaching Houston’s Language-Diverse Communities?
Posted on · Whether urban or rural, the 12 counties that make up the Houston metro area are increasingly diverse. With thousands of residents who struggle with English, it’s unclear who is making sure all communities get the emergency information they need.
News
Houston Could Lose $1,578 For Each Person Not Counted In The Census
Posted on · Houston leaders are getting organized for the 2020 Census.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: A Discussion With Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red, White and Blue"
Harris County
Shutdown To Delay Harvey Recovery Work, Flood Mitigation
Posted on · Harris County is likely to freeze some projects it’s paying for jointly with the federal government, rather than carry on alone and risk not getting reimbursed.