Politics
GOP Leaders Push Back Against ‘Stay Home’ Orders
Posted on · State Sen. Paul Bettencourt argued that the orders, intended to halt the spread of the coronavirus, go too far.
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Harris County
Harris County Commissioners Fire Budget Officer
Posted on · The motion came from Democratic Commissioner Adrian Garcia, who argued Jackson had been less than transparent in how he ran the budget office.
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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.
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Harris County Tax Hike Blocked By GOP Commissioners, Turner Discusses Why He Wants To Be Re-Elected As Mayor, And Reimagining Shelters For Houston’s Homeless
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Politics
UPDATE: Harris County GOP Commissioners Block Property Tax Hike
Posted on · Without commissioners Steve Radack and Jack Cagle, there was no quorum and no vote.
Harris County
How Harris County Republican Commissioners Could Block A Tax Rate Increase
Posted on · Harris County Commissioners Court is poised to vote on a property tax rate increase Tuesday – if there’s a quorum.
News
Harris County Hires More Lawyers For Public Defender’s Office
Posted on · Chief Public Defender Alexander Bunin says the goal is handling 20 percent of cases with indigent defendants by February 2020.
Politics
WATCH: Is Houston Ready For Another Harvey?
Posted on · Catch the latest episode of "Red White And Blue."
News
Emmett And Some County Commissioners Concerned About Judge Rosenthal’s Order
Posted on · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.
Houston Matters
Harris County is Studying New Ways to Deal with Excess Rain Water
Posted on · What are some new ways we could deal with excess rain water in Greater Houston after we have severe weather? For one, Harris County is studying the possibility of using high-powered pumps to move excess water into aquifers – or even old oil wells. The water would be preserved for later if and when the […]
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Pumping Away Rainwater, and Actress Kate Shindle of ‘Fun Home’ — Friday’s Show (May 19, 2017)
Posted on · What are some new ways we could deal with excess rain water in Greater Houston after we have severe weather? For one, Harris County is studying the possibility of using high-powered pumps to move excess water into aquifers – or even old oil wells. The water would be preserved for later if – and when […]
News
Flood Safety Measures And Astrodome Plan, Highlights Of 2016 For Harris County
Posted on · Judge Ed Emmett also notes an increased cooperation with the City of Houston
Transportation
Small Street Project Is Designed To Alleviate Some Big Problems In Northeast Harris County
Posted on · Road projects are starting to take shape following the bond issue approved last year by Harris County voters.
News
Judge Emmett Focuses His State Of The County Address On Transportation And The Astrodome
Posted on · He also called for Texas to expand Medicaid using federal funds as the most viable way.