Guns
Houston and Harris County to host fourth gun buyback event
Posted on · Officials said 2,800 unwanted firearms have been collected so far from the first three events.
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Weather
Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week
Posted on · There is currently just a slight risk of excessive rainfall today, after several inches dropped over the weekend.
Criminal Justice
Second Mississippi jail escapee found; arrested in Houston
Posted on · Before his arrest, he was spotted on surveillance video at a Hedwig Village service station around 11 a.m. Sunday.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2568: Detension Basin
Posted on · Episode: 2568 Detention basins: where engineering, conservation, and myriad birds converge. Today, engineering and birds.
Houston
Houston region saw second-largest population surge in U.S. in 2021-2022, census analysis finds
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
State and county fight over law enforcement funding: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Accessible parks comprise just one aspect of revitalization in Harris County
Posted on · We learn about a local effort to improve neighborhoods in the region.
Houston Matters
State lawmakers continue to file bills aimed squarely at elections administrators
Posted on · The latest bills filed in Austin would return management of elections to elected officials, but only in counties with populations greater than a million.
Criminal Justice
Lawmakers want to change Texas constitution to tighten bail restrictions
Posted on · This November, Texas voters could decide whether judges can deny bail for certain violent and sexual offenders.
Transportation
Harris County to hear public opinion on Hardy Toll Road connection to downtown Houston
Posted on · 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.
Houston Matters
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (March 1, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo joins us to discuss issues facing the county and to take listener questions.
Harris County
Houston nonprofit BakerRipley providing free tax services at roving mobile sites
Posted on · 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.
Energy & Environment
Firefighting wastewater from Ohio train derailment to be disposed of in Harris County, experts say it’s a common process
Posted on · 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.
Health & Science
Harris County settles lawsuit against JUUL Labs, accuses vaping company of deceptive marketing toward children
Posted on · The $20 million settlement with JUUL is the second largest for a local government nationwide.
Elections
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for new election in Harris County after voting problems in November
Posted on · A spokesperson for the secretary of state’s office said only a court order could force a redo of elections.