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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Kicks Off 4th Countywide Listening Tour in Pct. 2 at Willowridge High School
Fort Bend County Judge KP George is excited to announce that he will be hosting the forth in a series of county-wide meetings dubbed the Listening Tour to engage Fort Bend County residents in constructive dialogue about Fort Bend County services and hear their concerns.
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One Texas County Just Swore In 17 Black Female Judges
A new year brought the swearing-in of newly elected officials in Harris County, Texas, and among them were 17 black female judges.
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Fort Bend County Judge KP George Considers Emergency Declaration Ban on Fireworks as Preventative Action
County Judge KP George along with the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court on Wednesday signed a Declaration and Order prohibiting outdoor burning. The Declaration is part of the preventative action being taken as severe drought conditions persist across the county and throughout the state.
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The League of Women Voters Protecting County Elections
The League of Women Voters of Texas issued the following joint statement with the League of Women Voters of Houston in response to calls to redo the 2022 Harris County elections and the legislative bills filed to allow the State to remove and replace local County Election Administrators:
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Harris County Commissioners Court Approves an Internal Climate Action Plan to Reduce the County’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 40% in the 4th Largest County in the Country
Harris County Commissioners Court at its first meeting of the new year took a critical step in the global fight against climate change by approving an internal climate action plan that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions from county operations by 40% by 2030.
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Adrian Garcia to County Commissioners: Sue the Army Corps of Engineers
Former Sheriff and candidate for County Commissioner, Precinct 2, calls on commissioners to join Ft. Bend County lawsuit
Today, Adrian Garcia, former Sheriff and candidate for County Commissioner, Precinct 2, called on Harris County Commissioners to join with Ft. Bend County commissioners in a lawsuit against the Army Corps of Engineers to require the Corps to take action to prevent future flooding of the type we saw in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
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Harris County Adopts New Construction Worker Safety Policy
Today, a new policy introduced by Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee to improve the safety of workers on Harris County construction projects was unanimously adopted by Commissioners Court.
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Fort Bend County Holds Summer Safety Press Conference as Temperatures Expected to Hit All-Time High
Fort Bend County Judge KP George along with county officials from the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Health and Human Services, Emergency Medical Services, Animal Services, the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and community partners will host a summer safety press conference on Tuesday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management located at 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469.
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Harris County Attorney's Office Upholds 2022 Election Integrity Amid Legal Challenges
In a decisive victory for electoral integrity, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has reaffirmed the validity of the 2022 election outcomes following a series of legal disputes. The latest court ruling dismissed attempts by Erin Lunceford, a Republican candidate, to contest the election results, further upholding the county's commitment to lawful election processes.
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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Takes Swift Action Against Negligent Apartment Complex
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee has declared a decisive legal move against Globix Palms Rolling, LLC, the operator of The Palms on Rolling Creek, an apartment complex in North Harris County. The lawsuit underscores the owners' failure to address tenant concerns, leading to the neglect of sewer pipe maintenance and resulting in multiple sewage discharges within the complex.
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Harris County Settles DOJ Lawsuit Over Polling Locations That Violate the Americans With Disabilities Act
Harris County has been facing a lawsuit by the U.S. Justice Department over polling stations that don’t comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Now, the federal government is dropping the suit under a settlement with the county.
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Chris Hollins Sworn In as Harris County Clerk
Today, Chris Hollins was sworn in as Harris County Clerk, replacing Dr. Diane Trautman, who resigned effective May 31. Under Hollins, the County Clerk’s Office will administer the July 2020 primary runoffs and the November 2020 general election, in addition to continuing to deliver critical services to Harris County residents. He deputized his staff today and immediately began to assess the status of current operations and readiness for the upcoming elections.
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Fort Bend County FY 2023 Budget Invest in Public Safety and Community Resources
Today, Fort Bend County Judge KP George held a press conference where he discussed the recently approved Fort Bend County FY2023 Budget, highlighting the importance of allocating funds dedicated to the fair and equitable pay for public safety employees, which include the District Attorney’s Office, Sheriffs and Constables, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Marshal, and Office of Emergency Management.
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Florida rejects social studies textbooks
taking a knee and other content of 'concern'
Florida rejected nearly 35% of social studies textbooks submitted by publishers for approval, including those that referenced social justice and "other information that was not aligned with Florida Law," the state's Department of Education announced Tuesday.
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Harris County Animal Shelter Unveils New Shelter Facility
Several years after passing Proposition 3, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is finally opening the new pet saving resource center (formally known as Harris County Animal Shelter) to the public. There will be a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the new facility and expansion of programs offered to Harris County Residents.
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Harris County Attorney Ryan Prevails In Fight to Maintain Local Government Authority
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan has prevailed in yet another attempt by the Texas Attorney General to limit local government authority.
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Dallas County's First Black Sheriff Takes Reins for Good After a Year in Interim Role
New Year’s Day was déjà vu for Marian Brown, who was sworn in as interim Dallas County sheriff a year ago after Lupe Valdez stepped down to run for Texas governor. County commissioners picked Brown to replace Valdez, and voters made the job official in November. Longtime County Commissioner John Wiley Price swore in Brown, the county's first black sheriff, in a ceremony Tuesday at the Frank Crowley Courts Building.
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Statement from Harris County DA Office on Death Sentence of defendant who murdered deputy
Brief statement from the Harris County District Attorney’s Office on a jury sentencing Robert Solis to death for the slaying of Harris County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal.
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Fort Bend County to Hold Press Conference to Announce Community Economic Development Agreement with Area Nonprofits
Aims to Address County’s Homelessness Population
Fort Bend County Judge KP George along with Fort Bend Area nonprofit organizations, will hold a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at the Fort Bend County Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469, to announce the Community and Economic Development Agreement between Fort Bend County and Attack Poverty.
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Middle Tennessee was clawing its way out of devastation from recent flooding -- and saw more rain from Ida
Middle Tennessee remains deep in recovery mode after last week's deadly and destructive flooding -- and it appears to have been spared from any significant flooding from Tropical Depression Ida.
