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Guns

Houston and Harris County to host fourth gun buyback event

Ashley Brown

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Officials said 2,800 unwanted firearms have been collected so far from the first three events. 

Tags city of houston gun buyback harris county Houston gun buyback event Houston Police Chief Troy Finner one safe Houston

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Weather

Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week

Matt Harab

Posted on May 15, 2023 · There is currently just a slight risk of excessive rainfall today, after several inches dropped over the weekend. 

Tags flooding harris county Houston weather weather

Criminal Justice

Second Mississippi jail escapee found; arrested in Houston

Michael Goldberg, Associated Press

Posted on April 28, 2023 · Before his arrest, he was spotted on surveillance video at a Hedwig Village service station around 11 a.m. Sunday.

Tags escaped Mississippi inmates harris county houston

Engines Podcast

Engines of Our Ingenuity 2568: Detension Basin

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on April 14, 2023 · Episode: 2568 Detention basins: where engineering, conservation, and myriad birds converge. Today, engineering and birds.

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Houston

Houston region saw second-largest population surge in U.S. in 2021-2022, census analysis finds

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on April 11, 2023 · The Houston metro area experienced an increase of more than 124,000 residents from 2021 to 2022, second only to Dallas-Fort Worth during that time span.

Tags census data Dallas-Fort Worth Fort Bend County greater houston partnership harris county Houston’s population immigrant population montgomery county population growth U.S. Census Bureau

Houston Matters

State and county fight over law enforcement funding: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 7, 2023 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

Tags Glenn Hegar harris county Harris County budget journalism law enforcement Marco Roberts Marcus Davis media npr The Good The Bad and The Ugly twitter

Houston Matters

Accessible parks comprise just one aspect of revitalization in Harris County

Joshua Zinn

Posted on March 17, 2023 · We learn about a local effort to improve neighborhoods in the region.

Tags adrian garcia harris county neighborhoods Parks Precinct 2 Revive2Thrive

Paul Bettencourt speaks in the Texas Senate chamber

Houston Matters

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.

Tags Andrew Schneider elections government harris county houston Paul Bettencourt politics Texas Legislature

North Main Bail Bond

Criminal Justice

Lawmakers want to change Texas constitution to tighten bail restrictions

Toluwani Osibamowo, KERA

Posted on March 8, 2023 · This November, Texas voters could decide whether judges can deny bail for certain violent and sexual offenders.

Tags Bail bond reform bail bonds bail practices harris county Houston crime Texas Legislature

Transportation

Harris County to hear public opinion on Hardy Toll Road connection to downtown Houston 

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on March 1, 2023 · Harris County Toll Road Authority is hosting a community workshop Wed. March 1 for the Hardy Downtown Connector Project to hear feedback from the public.

Tags hardy toll road harris county harris county toll road authority Houston downtown connector Sherman Elementary

Houston Matters

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (March 1, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 1, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joins us to discuss issues facing the county and to take listener questions.

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Harris County

Houston nonprofit BakerRipley providing free tax services at roving mobile sites

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 28, 2023 · Families and individuals who earn up to $58,000 annually are eligible for the free tax preparation services, which will be provided through April 15 at 12 mobile sites across Harris County.

Tags BakerRipley harris county Harris County Commissioners Court tax preparation underserved communities underserved neighborhoods

Energy & Environment

Firefighting wastewater from Ohio train derailment to be disposed of in Harris County, experts say it’s a common process

Andrew Schneider / Katie Watkins

Posted on February 23, 2023 · Deer Park-based company Texas Molecular has contracted with the EPA to dispose of the wastewater by injecting it into the ground at its facility in Deer Park. 

Tags Deer Park East Palestine train derailment epa harris county Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

Health & Science

Harris County settles lawsuit against JUUL Labs, accuses vaping company of deceptive marketing toward children

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on February 22, 2023 · The $20 million settlement with JUUL is the second largest for a local government nationwide.

Tags harris county Harris County lawsuit against JUUL JUUL vapes vaping vaping in teens

Elections

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for new election in Harris County after voting problems in November

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 7, 2023 · A spokesperson for the secretary of state’s office said only a court order could force a redo of elections.

Tags city of houston elections in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott harris county Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

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Houston parks department still seeks more lifeguards as city pools open for 2023 swim season

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 26, 2023 · The city will open a total of 12 pools on Saturday and Sunday, with a plan to have a total of 24 facilities operating between June 3-Sept. 3. That is contingent on lifeguard staffing levels.

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Weather

Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week

Matt Harab

Posted on May 15, 2023 · There is currently just a slight risk of excessive rainfall today, after several inches dropped over the weekend. 

Tags flooding harris county Houston weather weather

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Airports

Hobby Airport serves up new dining options for Houston travelers after Pappas moves out

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 12, 2023 · Food-and-drink options at the South Houston airport will gradually be transformed through the end of 2024. There will continue to be a mix of local concepts and national chains.

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City of Houston

Houston Public Works apologizes after residents receive ‘drastically higher’ water bills following meter-reader replacement

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 10, 2023 · The municipal water utility says it is making corrections to impacted accounts and asks Houston residents to reach out if they think they have been affected by the problem, which is not citywide.

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