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Harris County Has More Than 50 Flood Control Projects Underway

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 30, 2019 · They are part of the bond program voters approved last year. The county has launched an interactive website that includes detailed information about each project.

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How a Harris County ‘jury appreciation week’ event led to a murder mistrial

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on June 22, 2022 · A defense attorney argued speakers made prejudicial statements to the jurors, which included comments about seeking “justice” for families of violent crime victims.

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Jan. 6 hearings, and a billion-dollar bond proposal from Harris County (June 15, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on June 15, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: In a double dose of our weekly political roundup, we recap the Jan. 6 hearings and find out why county leaders are proposing a billion-dollar bond package. And we visit Harris County’s Emergency Operations Center at Houston TranStar.

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Houston-area man among 31 Patriot Front members arrested near an Idaho pride event

Martha Bellisle, Associated Press

Posted on June 13, 2022 · Authorities arrested 31 members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front near an Idaho pride event Saturday after they were found packed into the back of a U-Haul truck with riot gear.

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Texas breaks power demand record during June heat wave

Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune

Posted on June 13, 2022 · The state’s grid operator was able to maintain supply without needing to call for any conservation.

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