Podcast
Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 24: Redistricting Ruling Rodeo
Posted on · "It's always good to tell people to 'stay safe' during a disaster just in case they didn't know." - @TheCatWhisprer via Twitter
Tag: Judge Ed Emmett
Politics
Texas Leaders Push Congress For Flood Control Aid
Posted on · Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is working with the state’s congressional delegation to get funding for long-sought water infrastructure projects into the next Harvey relief bill. That could include money to build a third reservoir for Houston.
News
Harris County Is Practicing Supply Distribution For Hurricane Season
Posted on · They’re practicing some of the lessons learned the last time they had to do this after Hurricane Ike.
Weather
Houstonians Need To Remain Alert During Hurricane Season
Posted on · Tropical Storm Cindy barely brushed Houston, which may cause residents to roll their eyes at future storm warnings.
News
Judge Ed Emmett Didn’t Know About the Governor’s Crime Plan
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott announced a plan to stop gangs in Harris County, but did not notify local law enforcement about his plans.
News
Commissioner Radack Proposes Hiring An Administrator For The Harris County Jail
Posted on · He says it would improve the facility’s management and Judge Emmett supports his idea.
Texas Legislature
Do The Costs Of Property Tax Reform Outweigh The Benefits?
Posted on · Supporters of Senate Bill 2 say the measure is needed to keep people from losing their homes. Opponents say it would starve local government of funding needed to provide critical services – and charge the bill’s author with using misleading statistics to make his case.
News
The City Of Houston And Harris County Collaborate On Flooding Mitigation Projects
Posted on · The goal is improving flood control in Brays, Hunting and White Oak bayous.
News
Health Insurer Donates $100K To Harris County To Fight Zika
Posted on · Judge Emmett says the state of Texas will provide resources in case of a local outbreak.
News
Mayor Turner Joins Eid al-Fitr Celebrations At NRG Center
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County judge Ed Emmett and members of the Islamic Society of Greater Houston participate in Eid al-Fitr services at NRG Center.
Weather
Harris County Officials: Worst Is Finally Over
Posted on · Some areas will see rising water for a few more days, but at a much slower and more manageable rate.