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Commissioner Rodney Ellis Wants To Know If Harris County Has Confederate Monuments

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on August 22, 2017 · He also wants to find out if there are streets named after members of the Confederate Army, but he notes he would only propose changing their names on a case by case basis.

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Street Repairs Begin Near NRG Park To Get Houston Ready For Super Bowl

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on May 16, 2016 · Improving transportation in the area is the long term goal, but getting things ready for the big game is the short term objective.

Tags Gene Locke harris county NRG Park precinct one street improvements Super Bowl LI

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Political Perspectives: A Closer Look At Harris County Precinct One

Laura Lucas

Posted on April 8, 2016 · On this webisode, we discuss Harris County Precinct One and interim Commissioner Gene Locke.

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Harris County Commissioner Gene Locke To Seek Democratic Nomination For Precinct One

HPM Digital Team

Posted on April 4, 2016 · When appointed as interim replacement for the office, Locke did not intend to run.

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Funeral Services Scheduled For Late Harris County Commissioner

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 6, 2016 · The private ceremony with family and friends will take place at a church in downtown Houston.

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Harris County Commissioners Meet For First Time Since Death Of Colleague

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 5, 2016 · Harris County Judge Ed Emmett is expected to appoint a replacement this month to serve out the rest of Commissioner Lee’s term.

Tags ed emmett El Franco Lee Harris county commissioners precinct one

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Harris County Constable On Jarvis Johnson’s Theft And Brutality Allegations

Pat Hernandez

Posted on October 14, 2014 · Former Houston City Councilman claims he was slapped, robbed and held at gunpoint.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for new election in Harris County after voting problems in November

JAMES BARRAGÁN, The Texas Tribune

Posted on February 7, 2023 · A spokesperson for the secretary of state’s office said only a court order could force a redo of elections.

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Houston, Harris County to host third gun buyback event

Ashley Brown

Posted on February 7, 2023 · Officials said they will not be accepting any “ghost guns” or privately manufactured guns, which was a problem during the first gun buyback event in July. 

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Saving Fairfield Lake State Park (Feb. 7, 2023)

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Posted on February 7, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Fairfield Lake State Park between Houston and Dallas is under threat of being closed permanently. We find out why.

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How Houston will continue expanding transportation options in 2023

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Posted on January 11, 2023 · Several infrastructure projects are in the works this year that aim to improve and expand mobility for cyclists, pedestrians and mass transit users.

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