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Harris County

Hidalgo Blames State, Federal Leaders For COVID-19 ‘Half Measures’ In State Of County Message

Posted on November 12, 2020 · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the county was moving in the wrong direction in dealing with the pandemic, indirectly blaming Gov. Greg Abbott for reopening the state too soon.

Transportation

Judge Ed Emmett To Deliver State Of The County Address

Posted on February 2, 2016 · He says Emmett will touch on highlights of 2015, including the approval of a major transportation bond.

Health & Science

Houston receives over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines

Posted on August 3, 2022 · Houston received over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines, but demand still remains high.

Health & Science

Harris County monkeypox cases have risen to 125

Posted on August 2, 2022 · The county only has about 250 vaccines left, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Houston Matters

Ike Dike bills moving closer to reality, and Houston pet peeves (Aug. 1, 2022)

Posted on August 1, 2022 · On Monday's show: What needs to happen for the long-sought-after Ike Dike/coastal barrier project to become reality after the U.S. House and Senate both passed bills containing it? Also: Houstonians share their pet peeves, and we discuss the high cost of going to an Astros game.

Hurricane

U.S. Senate approves “Ike Dike” plan to protect Houston area from hurricanes

Posted on July 28, 2022 · Gates would be built across the coast of Galveston Bay and moved into place before hurricanes hit to block water from going up the Houston Ship Channel and flooding homes.

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Harris County

Hidalgo Blames State, Federal Leaders For COVID-19 ‘Half Measures’ In State Of County Message

Transportation

Judge Ed Emmett To Deliver State Of The County Address

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