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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.
Harris County Clerk Provides Post Harvey Election Update
Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart will provide voters with an update on how Hurricane Harvey has impacted the elections infrastructure as well as provide vital information that displaced voters need to cast a ballot in the upcoming November 7, 2017 General and Special Elections.
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Urges EPA Action on Ozone Measures
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee advocated for residents and voiced concerns about Texas's noncompliance with ozone standards at a virtual public hearing with the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Fort Bend County Judge Invites Public to 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
Honors Missouri City Resident, First Responder, Retired NYPD Sergeant
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will hold a 21st remembrance ceremony to commemorate and honor the sacrifices of first responders and victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001, on Friday, September 9, at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse located at 401 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Speak at EpiCenter Beam Signing Celebration
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will join Fort Bend County Commissioners Vincent Morales (Precinct 1) and Grady Prestage (Precinct 2), along with Kevin Matocha, CEO of Stonehenge Holdings, to celebrate the signing of beams that will be installed as part of the EpiCenter structure on Friday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., located near the southwest corner of State Highway 59 and State Highway 36 in Rosenberg, near the site of the county fairgrounds.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Speak at EpiCenter Beam Signing Celebration
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will join Fort Bend County Commissioners Vincent Morales (Precinct 1) and Grady Prestage (Precinct 2), along with Kevin Matocha, CEO of Stonehenge Holdings, for a press conference on Friday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the site of the EpiCenter, located near the southwest corner of State Highway 59 and State Highway 36, near the Fort Bend County Fairground in Rosenberg.
Fort Bend County Office of Emergency Management Update on NRG Energy Plant Fire
Short after midnight, Monday, May 9, 2022, Fort Bend County’s Office of Emergency Management, Hazmat Response Unit, and multiple fire departments responded to a hydrogen fire at the WA Parish Power Generating Station located at 2500 YU Jones Rd, in Fort Bend County. There are no reported injuries at this time.
Governor Abbott, Judge Sydney Murphy Provide Update On Polk County Recovery Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott and Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy today issued a joint statement in response to the severe weather, including a tornado, that touched down in Polk County last night — killing at least 3 people and injuring at least 20. In the joint statement, Governor Abbott and Judge Murphy stated that Texas and Polk County officials are working collaboratively on recovery efforts and providing resources for residents of Onalaska, Livingston, and other communities that suffered severe damage:
Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund Distributes $15 Million in Aid to Local Community-Based Organizations
Public application dates announced for June 23 and 24
The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund is disbursing $15 million to 44 local, community-based organizations that will provide vulnerable individuals and families support for housing, electricity, food, childcare and other essential needs. These trusted, high-performing organizations are actively supporting the community, and have a deep understanding of those impacted by the global pandemic. They will utilize funds to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals and families they are already engaged with.
Fort Bend County Update On Weather Conditions
Severe storms, producing damaging wind gusts and heavy rainfall moved through portions of Fort Bend County this evening.
Statement on Indictment of Garrett Hardin
A Harris County grand jury on Thursday indicted Harris County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Garrett Hardin on a first-degree felony charge of murder, stemming from the July 2022 fatal shooting of Roderick Brooks.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Proposed Redistricting Plan
Every decade, after each U.S. census, states, cities and counties engage in a process called redistricting, where they adjust the boundaries of their governing districts to reflect changes in population growth and other factors.
Strengthen Chemical Disaster Regulations
At a public comment session hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee proposed reinstatement of chemical disaster rules rolled back by the Trump administration, and enhancing rules to address Harris County’s unique vulnerability to chemical disasters.
Adrian Garcia Statement to County Commissioners: Don’t play politics with flood relief
$1 billion for flood relief is too important to gamble on a rushed snap election.
Former Sheriff Adrian Garcia, candidate for County Commissioner Precinct 2, issued the following statement today:
