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Tag: Judge Ed Emmett

Politics

Emmett: Tap Texas’ Rainy Day Fund To Build Third Reservoir

Andrew Schneider

Posted on October 4, 2017 · Judge Ed Emmett says there’s “no question” Harris County needs another reservoir, in addition to the Addicks and Barker, to protect the region against floods like the ones Harvey spawned. Preliminary estimates put the price of construction at $500 million.

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Party Politics, Texas Edition Ep. 24: Redistricting Ruling Rodeo

HPM Digital Team

Posted on September 15, 2017 · "It's always good to tell people to 'stay safe' during a disaster just in case they didn't know." - @TheCatWhisprer via Twitter

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Texas Leaders Push Congress For Flood Control Aid

Andrew Schneider

Posted on September 12, 2017 · 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.

Tags flood control harvey relief Judge Ed Emmett Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick reservoirs

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Harris County Is Practicing Supply Distribution For Hurricane Season

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 25, 2017 · They’re practicing some of the lessons learned the last time they had to do this after Hurricane Ike.

Tags hurricane preparedness Judge Ed Emmett pod supplies

Weather

Houstonians Need To Remain Alert During Hurricane Season

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on June 22, 2017 · Tropical Storm Cindy barely brushed Houston, which may cause residents to roll their eyes at future storm warnings.

Tags cindy hurricane season Judge Ed Emmett Mayor Sylvester Turner prepare

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Judge Ed Emmett Didn’t Know About the Governor’s Crime Plan

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on April 12, 2017 · Gov. Greg Abbott announced a plan to stop gangs in Harris County, but did not notify local law enforcement about his plans.

Tags gang Gov. Greg Abbott Harris Country Judge Ed Emmett law enforcement

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Commissioner Radack Proposes Hiring An Administrator For The Harris County Jail

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on March 14, 2017 · He says it would improve the facility’s management and Judge Emmett supports his idea.

Tags Garnet Coleman harris county Judge Ed Emmett Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Steve Radack Texas Legislature

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Do The Costs Of Property Tax Reform Outweigh The Benefits?

Andrew Schneider

Posted on March 9, 2017 · 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.

Tags 85th Texas Legislature Judge Ed Emmett property taxes Senator Paul Bettencourt tax relief

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The City Of Houston And Harris County Collaborate On Flooding Mitigation Projects

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on January 24, 2017 · The goal is improving flood control in Brays, Hunting and White Oak bayous.

Tags bayou flooding Brays Bayou harris county Harris County Flood Control District houston Judge Ed Emmett Mayor Sylvester Turner Meyerland Texas Water Development Board

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Health Insurer Donates $100K To Harris County To Fight Zika

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on September 2, 2016 · Judge Emmett says the state of Texas will provide resources in case of a local outbreak.

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Mayor Turner Joins Eid al-Fitr Celebrations At NRG Center

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on July 6, 2016 · 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.

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Harris County Officials: Worst Is Finally Over

HPM Digital Team

Posted on April 20, 2016 · Some areas will see rising water for a few more days, but at a much slower and more manageable rate.

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