Harris County
Harris County will sue Texas Comptroller over ‘unfounded’ defunding claims
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says the accusations of defunding are a politically motivated miscalculation from the state.
Tag: public safety
Harris County
Lesley Briones names public safety, flood control as top priorities as Precinct 4 Commissioner
Posted on · Briones will take office as Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 4 on January 1, 2023.
Town Square
Town Square answers your questions about Houston’s boil water notice
Posted on · Our experts discuss what you need to know about water filtration and the importance of the health and safety precautions when a notice is issued.
Texas
Months after the Uvalde shooting, gun control is no longer at the top of voters’ minds
Posted on · The Texas Politics Project recently asked voters about the issues most important to them. The top three were immigration, the state economy and abortion, all with double-digit support.
Houston Matters
Effectiveness of recent public safety efforts, and the state of Houston airports (Aug. 18, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Examining the effectiveness of some recent efforts to improve public safety in Harris County, the cancellation of debt for former students at ITT Tech, previewing Houston Theater Week, and the head of the Houston Airport System answers your questions.
Harris County
Harris County will place a $1.2 billion bond referendum on the November ballot
Posted on · The lion’s share of the bond referendum would go to cover roads, drainage, and transportation projects, while the rest would go to parks and public safety.
Politics
Bill To Crack Down On Car Warranty Scams In Texas Is A Blow To Transparency, Critics Say
Posted on · Senate Bill 15, which would limit public access to drivers’ records, has already passed the Senate and is awaiting action in the House Transportation Committee.
Texas
Texas, Local Governments Take On New Security Measures After U.S. Capitol Siege
Posted on · Law enforcement has increased manpower in Houston, Harris County and on the state level.
Guns
Houston Lawsuit Challenges Texas Law Regulating No-Gun Signs
Posted on · A church and a coffeeshop allege gun sign requirements discriminate against property owners.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Show: Rodeo Cancelled, And Balancing Safety With Privacy (March 12, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Why local officials cancelled the rodeo, balancing public safety with privacy concerns, how immigration policy changes affect performing arts, and a ballet piece set to the music of David Bowie.
City of Houston
After El Paso Shooting, Houston Plans to Boost Police Presence
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is allocating an additional $1.5 million for public safety.
inDepth
Houston Weather Forecasters Exploring Ways To Improve Heat Warnings
Posted on · Even in a city that has a long love affair with air conditioning, heat kills.
Transportation
Houston’s Transit Agency Wants To Hire More Police
Posted on · METRO officials say they'll look at reported crimes and rider feedback in deciding where to deploy the officers.
News
Despite A New Ban, Some Texas Cities Can Keep Using Red Light Cameras
Posted on · Communities can keep them running under a clause that lets them to honor their contracts with companies that operate the cameras.
Politics
Fort Bend County Law Enforcement Agencies Fight Over 911 Dispatch Duties
Posted on · The question is whether the public is actually affected by the dispute.