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Get Ready to Vote: Harris County's First-Ever Joint Primary Elections Tomorrow, March 5!
Attention, Houstonians! Tomorrow marks a historic moment as Harris County hosts its inaugural Joint Primary Elections. With over 500 vote centers open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., voters have the opportunity to make their voices heard and shape the future of our community. Under the countywide polling place program, voters can cast their ballots at any vote center in Harris County. Check out www.HarrisVotes.com for a list of vote centers and wait times.
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Brevard County's Fire Department in Florida responded to their last call of the year which, ironically, turned out to be a dumpster fire. Credit: Brevard …
Published on January 4, 2021
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Brevard County's Fire Department in Florida responded to their last call of the year which, ironically, turned out to be a dumpster fire. Credit: Brevard …
Published on January 4, 2021
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This road in Graves County, Kentucky, was washed out by flooding on July 19, the sheriff's office said. Mandatory Credit: Graves County Sheriff's Office
Published on July 20, 2023
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Stephens Sworn-in As First Black Female Sheriff in Texas
Zena Stephens was sworn in as Jefferson County sheriff, Jan. 2, becoming the first black female sheriff in the state of Texas and one of only two in the country.
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Texas Judge Dies After Historic Midterm Election Of Black Women
Cassandra Hollemon, 57, succumbed to an unspecified illness on Monday, the Houston Chronicle reported. She was one of 17 Black women in the Black Girl Magic grou
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Texas Among Most Vulnerable to Measles Outbreak
Four Texas counties are among the top 25 in the nation identified as being most at risk for a measles outbreak, according to a new study.
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Suspect found sleeping in McDonald's following high-speed chase
A person was found sleeping in a McDonald's after a high speed chase through two Mid-Michigan counties.
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Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan Applauds Mail-in Ballot Decision
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan applauded the decision by District Judge Tim Sulak to issue a temporary injunction allowing all voters at risk of contracting the coronavirus if they vote in person to ask for a mail-in ballot.
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HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT SELECTED AS WINNER OF COOPERATING TECHNICAL PARTNER RECOGNITION PROGRAM
The Harris County Flood Control District has been selected by its peers as the first-place winner of the 4th Annual FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners Recognition Program.
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Hidalgo And Turner Urge Local Judges To Halt Evictions Until August 24th, Postponing All Evictions Filed After March 27
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner are asking Harris County’s Justices of the Peace to postpone eviction proceedings until August 24, according to a letter shared with Houston Public Media.
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Governor Abbott Visits Rio Grande Valley To Receive Briefing On Flooding, Request Federal Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott today joined local officials and emergency response personnel at the Emergency Operations Center in Edinburg, Texas to receive a briefing, and provide an update, on the ongoing response to recent severe weather and flooding in the Rio Grande Valley. Following the briefing from local officials, the Governor signed an official request for a federal disaster proclamation for Cameron and Hildalgo counties. As damage assessments continue to take place, Governor Abbott will request other types of federal assistance for additional counties.
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Harris County Law Library Awarded Texas Bar Foundation Grant to Enhance Delivery of Digital Content to Self-Represented Litigants
The Texas Bar Foundation awarded the Harris County Law Library a $16,225 grant to improve access to legal aid resources for self-represented litigants through the Law Library’s Self-Represented Litigant Assistive Technology Initiative.
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Harris County Public Health Confirms Flu-Related Pediatric Death
Residents Encouraged to Protect Themselves from the Flu
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is confirming a flu-related death of a child in Harris County. This is the first pediatric death in Harris County this flu season (starting October 1, 2017). Due to confidentiality issues and out of respect for the privacy of the family during this difficult time, no further information on the child will be released.
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Commissioner Lesley Briones Announces First Appointees to New Harris County LGBTQIA+ Commission
Six of 11 members selected to serve on historic commission aimed at advancing equality
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, Harris County Commissioners approved the first six appointees to the County’s new LGBTQIA+ Commission.
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The National Weather Service issued an urgent fire warning for areas of Eastland County north of FM 2731 and County Road 230, urging residents to …
Published on March 21, 2022
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The National Weather Service issued an urgent fire warning for areas of Eastland County north of FM 2731 and County Road 230, urging residents to …
Published on March 21, 2022
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Fulton County Superior Judge Scott McAfee presides at the Fulton County Courthouse on February 27, in Atlanta. Mandatory Credit: Brynn Anderson/Pool/Getty Images via CNN Newsource
Published on March 21, 2024
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Genesis E. Draper, center, takes photo with Harris County Commissioners Court on Tuesday shortly after she was appointed to succeed the late County Court at …
Published on February 28, 2019
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Newly obtained surveillance video shows a fake Trump elector escorting operatives into a Coffee County, Georgia, elections office before a voting machine breach. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on September 6, 2022
