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District Attorney Ogg requests more prosecutors to combat county-wide violent crime

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg appeared before county commissioners Tuesday to request additional funding for 82 new prosecutors in 2022. Ogg seeks additional staffing to address three “crime drivers” spiking Harris County’s homicide and criminal victimization rates: repeat violent offenders, domestic violence and gang crime.

County Judge KP George Announces Second COVID-19 Testing Site Open in Sugar Land

First Testing Site in Rosenberg Remains Operational with Same Hours

County Judge KP George and county public health officials announced today the opening of a COVID-19 testing site in the Sugar Land area. The County’s first testing site remains active and operational in Rosenberg. The County is paying all fees related to the tests at both locations.

Chairman Coleman Announces County Affairs Hearing in Houston

Chairman Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) has announced that the House Committee on County Affairs will meet in Houston on February 6th to hear from experts and the public regarding interim charges related to Hurricane Harvey and flooding. Additionally, the Committee will discuss the implementation of Senate Bill 1849 otherwise known as the "Sandra Bland Act."

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on SCOTUS Overturning Roe

Today, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Announce New Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Manager

Fort Bend County Judge KP George has announced his appointment for the County’s Manager of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on Monday, April 17, at 10:00 a.m., at the Emergency Operations Center, 307 Fort St., Richmond, TX 77469. Greg Babst is the new Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Manager.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Disagrees with Gov. Abbott’s Comments Claiming Harris County has Defunded Law Enforcement

Abbott’s Statement is ‘Politically Timed Stunt’

This politically timed stunt is part of Greg Abbott’s ongoing assault on Harris County, and deception is the weapon of choice. Truth is the best defense against a dangerous lie, so here’s the truth:

Wake Up and Vote: Civil Rights Hero Meet and Greet

Photography by Vicky Pink - On Thursday, August 6, 2015, Houston Style Magazine was on …

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Hosts Free Community Resource Fair

Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host a Free Community Resource Fair on Thursday, August 11, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Orthodox Cathedral Houston, 2411 5th Street, TX 77477.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Host Fort Bend Forward: Community Conversations Series

A Conversation about Where We Were, Where We Are and Where We Are Going

Fort Bend County Judge P George will host the first quarterly dialogue series, Community Conversations, on Thursday, March 16, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., at the Fort Bend University Branch Library, 14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land, TX 77479.

Fort Bend County-wide Pet Adoption Event: Finding Loving Homes for Overcrowded Pets

Fort Bend County is pleased to announce a county-wide pet adoption event, aimed to reduce overcrowding at Fort Bend area shelters. This collaborative effort brings together several esteemed organizations dedicated to animal welfare, including Best Friends Animal Society, Fort Bend PAWS, Foster Creek Veterinary Services, Sugar Land Animal Services, Fort Bend County Animal Services, and Rosenberg Animal Control and Shelter.

Harris County District Attorney's Office: 'Deshaun Watson should not be charged with a crime.'

Statement from Harris County District Attorney’s Office on a grand jury’s determination that Deshaun Watson should not be charged with a crime.

The Lie About Voter Fraud Is The Real Fraud

After President Donald Trump fired FBI Director James Comey because of, as Trump admitted, the "Russian thing," he struck a new blow to American democracy: He created a commission on "election integrity," stemming from his fantastical claims of voter fraud in the 2016 election.

Democrats Hold Advantage Among Latino Voters in Lead Up to Election 2020

More than two-thirds (67 percent) of Latino voters said they would be more likely to vote Democratic in 2020 if a Latino candidate such as Julian Castro was on the ballot

Results from the 2018 Midterm NALEO Educational Fund/Latino Decisions Weekly Political Tracking Poll offer exclusive insights into the Latino electorate’s views on the 2020 presidential election. The poll was conducted by Latino Decisions from September 1 – November 4, 2018, in total 2,767 Latino registered voters were surveyed, which carries a margin of error of 4.4 percent. Over the course of the ten-week tracking poll, voters were asked about several political candidates, and how they plan to vote in the next presidential election.

Old Growth Ventures Announces Victor Street Historic Shotgun Row House Rehabilitation Project in Freedmen’s Town Historic District

Old Growth Ventures LLC announces the Victor Street Historic Shotgun Row House Rehabilitation Project to save and rehab the last iconic shotgun house row in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town National Register Historic District. The Victor Street shotguns were recently acquired by Old Growth Ventures’ Historic Preservation Fund I, L.P. The historic rehab is expected to be completed by June, saving the last remaining iconic shotgun house row in Houston’s original African American community.

Hire Houston Youth Job and Resource Fairs Return

The initiative aims to provide 20,000 jobs to Houston youth

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s annual Hire Houston Youth (HHY) city-wide hiring initiative returns this year featuring an online job board and a series of hiring events to provide 20,000 summer jobs and internships for local youth ages 16 to 24. Positions are available from The City of Houston and 537 diverse employers, including McDonald’s, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Calpine, HP, Amazon, United Airlines, etc. Thanks to the support of the National League of Cities, the program has now placed an added emphasis on STEM related opportunities. Starting immediately, applicants can visit hirehoustonyouth.org to register, access the job board, and find additional resources from local organizations.

New PAC formed to pass Harris County Hospital Bonds

Healthy Harris County is the new PAC working to pass the bond measure. (Twitter: @HealthyHCounty)

In a bipartisan display of unity, Harris County Commissioners voted unanimously today to place a $2.5 billion hospital bond measure on the November 7 ballot to expand access to healthcare for more than 1,175,000 uninsured residents. The funds will benefit Harris Health System, the county’s hospital district.

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones Breaks Ground on Westfield Pines and Village Drainage Improvement Project

$6.1 million project to improve flood resilience in community heavily impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones’ office was joined by elected officials and community partners in a groundbreaking ceremony Monday, April 17 that marked the next step in improving street drainage and mitigating flood risks for the Westfield Pines and Village communities. During Hurricane Harvey, 33 single-family residences flooded in the subdivisions.

Hurricane Season Starts This Week – June 1, 2022

Take Time To Prepare For Your Family

he 2022 Hurricane Season begins June 1. The Harris County Flood Control District encourages Harris County residents to take the time to prepare for their families and homes for hurricanes and related impacts.

Fort Bend County Awarding over $11 Million in American Rescue Plan Act Funds to Non-Profits

Fort Bend County Judge KP George today announced the recipients of the Fort Bend County American Rescue Plan Act Non-Profit Grant Program funds. This allocation, which is the first of its kind, will result in over $11 million in grant funds being dispersed to non-profit organizations that were impacted by the pandemic and those that address critical needs within the community.

Governor Abbott Requests Disaster Assistance For Hockley County

Governor Greg Abbott has asked the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare Hockley County a disaster area following severe storms, winds, heavy rain, hail, and flooding that impacted the area beginning on June 30th, 2017 and continuing through July 4th, 2017. As a result of this devastating weather many homes and businesses were affected in the area, creating an economic emergency for the residents of the county.

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