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FEMA grants $10.7 million to Harris County for Criminal Justice Center
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $10.7 million to Harris County for repairs, mitigation and remediation to the Harris County Criminal Justice Center following Hurricane Harvey.
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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Sheriff’s Office to Announce Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) has Responded to Nearly 1,000 911 Calls
Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief Mike Lee say the Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) – which in February started responding to 911 calls related to mental health, social welfare, homelessness and other health-based matters – is reaching a historic milestone of being dispatched to 1,000 calls.
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Charges Filed Against Habitual Offender Accused of Shooting Police Officers
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office has filed four charges of attempted capital murder of a peace officer against 34-year-old Terran Doral Green for shooting at law enforcement officers on two separate occasions this week, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Investigates Apparent Murder-Suicide in Richmond, Texas
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office is investigating a suspected murder-suicide involving educators in Richmond, Texas.
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As Student Loan Payments Resume, Timely Tips and Help for Borrowers 6 Key Steps from Federal Agencies
Days before student borrowers across the nation resume student loan payments after a more than two-year pause prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a diverse group of 20 cities and counties representing more than 1.2 million people with nearly $50 billion in student loan debt sent a letter on September 21 to President Biden. Although the letter began by applauding his leadership in pursuing debt relief, it also urged even more persistent and aggressive actions.
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Lee Kaplan (pictured in the middle) was found guilty on 17 charges including child rape, statutory sexual assault, and indecent assault, the Bucks County district …
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According to an RCSO news release, Jamichael Jones was arrested "without incident and taken into custody by the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office for the connection …
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Hurricane Florence is about to flood Georgetown, South Carolina. They don't know how bad it will be
Authorities in Georgetown County, South Carolina, are urging thousands of people to evacuate ahead of historic flooding in an area where multiple swollen rivers converge.
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Commissioner Ellis Commends Metro Board for Approving Disparity Study
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday applauded Metro board’s vote to issue a request for proposal to conduct a disparity study, the first step necessary for the transit agency to create a minority- and women-owned business enterprise (MWBE) program.
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Environmental Development Partners LLC Partners With Wharton County Junior College for $383,615 Job-Training Grant
Environmental Development Partners LLC have partnered with Wharton County Junior College to provide job training using a $383,615 Skills Development Fund grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will benefit workers in the the Workforce Solutions Gulf Coast area.
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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Working on Getting Disaster Food Stamps Program Reopened
Jackson Lee: “Hurricane Harvey survivors should not wait any longer for additional hurricane relief, especially when federal and state governments are prepared to cooperate.”
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City to Partner With Harris County, Galveston & Pasadena For Fair Housing Choice Community Input Meeting on Feb. 6
In an effort to solicit increased community participation and involvement in identifying barriers to fair housing choice and priorities for affirmatively furthering fair housing, Missouri City will partner with Harris County and the cities of Galveston and Pasadena to hold a public meeting from 4 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6 in the Old Courtroom Chambers in the City Hall Complex, 1522 Texas Pkwy., to gather resident and stakeholder perspective on housing issues in the region.
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Groundbreaking for HCDE’s new Academic and Behavior School East building
Harris County Department of Education leaders will gather on Tuesday for a groundbreaking ceremony to launch the construction phase of the new Academic and Behavior School East building. The new facility will be built on the existing campus’ field, located in southeast Harris County.
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Houston-Galveston Area Council Elects 2024 Board Officers, Emphasizes Regional Collaboration
The Honorable Sally Alcorn, Houston, Texas, city councilmember, will lead the board of directors as chairperson for 2024
The Houston-Galveston Area Council announces its 2024 board officers, led by Chair Sally Alcorn.
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Deer Lake Lodge and Spa Hosts Farm-to-Table Weekend
Deer Lake Lodge and Spa will offer a weekend of farm-to-table and raw food-themed classes in conjunction with its cleansing program on February 2-4, 2018.
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Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF wins parliament majority, electoral board says
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party appears set to win a majority in parliament after winning 109 seats so far in national elections, the country's electoral commission announced Wednesday.
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PVAMU to Host a Conversation with Chris Tucker
On Monday, Nov. 14, Actor, Comedian and Philanthropist Chris Tucker will visit Prairie View A&M University, where he will join President Ruth J. Simmons for a talk about his life, career and humanitarian work. The event is free and open to the public.
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Culbreath Celebrated as Montgomery County's First Black Chief
Ken Culbreath, a north Houston native and 23-year veteran of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, has been appointed Chief Deputy overseeing the fast growing county north of Houston's 800 sheriff's employees and $70 million budget as the county's first black chief.
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Multifamily and Townhome Housing Growing to Meet Houston Needs
Although single-family detached homes constitute 61 percent of Houston’s housing stock, the number of multifamily properties and townhomes is growing at a faster rate and is consistent with Houstonians’ living preferences, according to a new report from Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research. However, the report noted, the area’s growth has eclipsed housing production and resulted in a tighter market.
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2018 Houston Homeless Count Results Reflect Hurricane Harvey Impact
The Way Home system has permanently housed more than 14,500 individuals since 2012, including Veterans and individuals experiencing chronic homelessness
The Coalition for the Homeless announced results for the Point-In-Time Homeless Count & Survey, which took place January 23-25, 2018 on behalf of the local Continuum of Care (CoC), known as The Way Home. The annual Count provides a snapshot of the state of homelessness in the Houston area on a given night and is a requirement of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for The Way Home’s federal funding process. The Way Home CoC encompasses Houston, Pasadena, Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Montgomery County.
