Juneteenth
Here’s How To Celebrate Juneteenth In The Houston Area
Posted on · Here are some events Houstonians can attend to honor Juneteenth.
Harris County
Housing
How A Statewide Homeless Encampment Ban Could Impede Housing Efforts In Houston
Posted on · The Coalition for the Homeless warns House Bill 1925 could complicate efforts to find permanent housing for homeless Houstonians.
Politics
Houston Congressional Democrats Launch Inquiry Into GLO’s Initial Denial Of Harvey Relief Funds
Posted on · A summary of the hearing will be sent to D.C. in the hopes of overturning the GLO's decision to block federal relief funds from being granted to the region.
Politics
Harris County Democratic Party Precinct Chair Resigns After Racist Email
Posted on · John Robert Behrman questioned whether party members of Nigerian descent are loyal to the United States.
Town Square
A “Return To Normal” Workplace May Not Be What Job Seekers Are Looking For
Posted on · People look for ways they can navigate returning to work on their terms as they face the uncertainty of a post-pandemic economy.
Harris County
4th Female Harris County Deputy Accuses Bosses Of Sexual Misconduct In Updated Lawsuit
Posted on · The newest plaintiff alleges she was instructed to allow her superior to kiss, touch, and fondle her.
Hurricane Season 2021
Hurricane Season Has Begun In Houston. Here’s What You Need To Know
Posted on · Houston Public Media spoke with the experts to find out what those in the Houston area can do to better prepare for this next hurricane season.
Politics
Houston Democrats In Congress Lash Out At GLO Over $750 Million Harvey Funds Offer
Posted on · Congressman Al Green warned that unless Houston and Harris County received a “fair share,” the U.S. Houston and Urban Development Department would not provide Texas any funds at all.
Criminal Justice
11 Fired, 6 Suspended At Harris County Sheriff’s Office Following Death Of Inmate In February
Posted on · “These 11 people betrayed my trust and the trust of our community," Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. "They showed complete disregard for the safety and wellbeing of a person they were directly responsible for protecting."
Harvey Recovery
George P. Bush Pledges $750 Million In Harvey Relief To Harris County, After Bipartisan Criticism
Posted on · The county had originally asked for more than $1 billion. Instead, it got nothing.
Harris County
Democratic, GOP Leaders In Houston And Harris County Ask State For Harvey Relief Funds After GLO Snub
Posted on · The often politically polarized commissioners court voted unanimously to denounce the decision by the General Land Office to deny Harris County any of the $1.3 billion in mitigation funds.
Weather
UPDATE: Flood Warning Issued For East Harris County Amid Heavy Rain
Posted on · Houston's National Weather Service on Monday declared a flash flood warning through 3:45 p.m. CT across much of Harris County.
Criminal Justice
Female Harris County Deputies Accuse Superiors Of Sexual Misconduct In New Lawsuit
Posted on · A female human trafficking advocate says she was fired one day after after reporting the alleged misconduct.
The ITC Chemical Fire
2 Years After Disastrous Deer Park Chemical Fire, Texas Close To Creating New Safety Rules For Industry
Posted on · Sen. Carol Alvarado, D-Houston, spent years negotiating with industry groups to get new regulations placed on the chemical industry after the ITC fire in 2019. The bill has passed both chambers, but small changes need to be ironed out before it is sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.
Hurricane Harvey
Houston, Harris County Get Nothing In Latest Round Of $1 Billion Federal Hurricane Harvey Relief Funding
Posted on · Houston and Harris County were denied funding over other Texas communities despite requesting $1.3 billion for ongoing relief efforts. Local officials are asking the federal government to intervene.