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Authorities Searching For Teen Last Seen Near Manvel
The Brazoria County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Averi Mckenzie Bright, who has been missing since Tuesday afternoon.
Harris County Warned of Flood Risks 20 Years Ago
A report released two decades ago on the Harris County reservoir system predicted with alarming accuracy the catastrophic flooding that would besiege the Houston area if changes weren't made in the face of rapid development. The report released in 1996 by engineers with the Harris County Flood Control District said the Addicks and Barker reservoirs were adequate when built in the 1940s.
Harris County DA’s Office announces change in Communications Division leadership
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office bids farewell this week to one of its key employees. Director of Communications Dane Schiller, who devoted six years to keeping the public informed about our work, is leaving the office to pursue life abroad.
County Attorney Vince Ryan Obtains Order Shutting Down Unlicensed After-hours Bar in Brays Oaks
Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan obtained a court order shutting down an unlicensed, after-hours bar known as Insomnia at the corner of Bissonnet Street and the Southwest Freeway.
Visiting His 254th County, Beto O’Rourke to Complete Statewide Tour of Texas With a Town Hall in Gainesville on June 9
Beto O’Rourke will complete his 254-county tour of Texas with a town hall in Gainesville on June 9. This visit to Cooke County comes 14 months after O’Rourke launched his grassroots campaign for the senate and pledged to refuse money from PACs and special interests. Instead, the El Paso Congressman has been running a people-powered campaign by driving across the state, showing up in every county, hosting town halls and hearing what’s on the minds of those he wants to represent.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Launches Parent Survey
To better understand how Fort Bend County can support its residents with school-age children as they prepare for the upcoming semester, Fort Bend County Judge KP George is gathering community input through a parent survey.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Host Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Historic Courthouse
Fort Bend County Judge KP George will host a Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse, 401 Jackson St., Richmond, TX 77469, on Monday, May 29, 2023. The ceremony is scheduled to take place in the Courthouse courtyard from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and aims to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.
Sierra Club Endorses Adrian Garcia for County Commissioner Precinct 2
Adrian Garcia, Democratic candidate for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 2, is pleased to announce his endorsement by the Sierra Club, which has thousands of members in Harris County.
New website gives specific location of COVID-19 cases in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County today launched an updated website that gives the exact zip code, precinct and jurisdiction of people who test positive for COVID-19. To see the data, go to the response hub and look at the map on the right side of the dashboard. The map lands on cases by zip codes. Underneath the map, there is an arrow to toggle to jurisdiction and precinct.
The Harris County Democratic Party calls on city and county leaders to take action locally to end gun violence
In the wake of 3 more mass shootings this past week, we find ourselves in the same posture of grief, disbelief and rage. We continue to wonder exactly why this became our norm and what we can do to make sure this never happens again. New Zealand took action in 6 days. Why can’t we?
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Will Join Art Community and Downtown Houston Officials in Unveiling Murals
New Murals Bring Total to More than 2 Dozen Pieces of Art on Downtown Buildings that are Part of Big Art. Bigger Change
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Central Houston Inc., Houston Downtown Management District and Street Art for Mankind officials will unveil more murals added to Big Art. Bigger Change., the downtown outdoor art exhibition spanning more than a mile from the Hilton Americas Houston Hotel to the Historic District and another mile from the banks of Buffalo Bayou to south downtown.
Homelessness Declined By More Than 20% During Pandemic
Innovative Houston & Harris County Partnership Leads To Historic Decrease
A joint city of Houston and Harris County program has made significant progress in addressing homelessness during the pandemic. Independent data recently released by the Coalition for the Homeless (.pdf) showed a 21 percent decrease in homelessness from January 2020 to January 2022.
Local Governments Spending Beyond the Average Taxpayer’s Ability to Pay
Nearly every major city and county government in Texas spends well beyond what the average taxpayer can afford, according to a series of new research papers on local government spending by the Texas Public Policy Foundation. As a result, over the last decade the typical family of four has paid thousands of dollars in taxes over what the state considers to be a reasonable increase.
USPS Celebrates Hanukkah With a New Stamp
The U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of celebrating Hanukkah, the joyous Jewish holiday also known as the Festival of Lights, with the issuance of a new Hanukkah Forever stamp.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Awards $4.8 Million in Recreational Trail Grants to Texas Communities
During Thursday’s meeting, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved more than $4.8 million dollars in grants funding 17 motorized and non-motorized recreational trail-related projects across the state.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ Statement on Commissioners Cagle and Ramsey’s walking out on Tuesday’s Commissioners Court
Today, Republican Harris County Commissioners Ramsey and Cagle skipped Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting, preventing the Democratic majority from adopting a tax rate and budget that best serves Harris County. In response, Commissioner Ellis issued the following statement:
Thousands of Texas Children May Lose CHIP Health Coverage
Many North Texas families will soon learn whether their children will have health insurance next year.
Free METRORail Rides to Theater District Open House
METRO is making the deal even sweeter for TransCanada Theater District Open House patrons with a free ride and a chance to win! Theatergoers can ride METRORail for free on Sunday, Aug. 27, between Theater District Stations and EADO/ Stadium Station from Noon to 5 p.m.
California Woman Sues Walmart for Locking Black Beauty Products Behind Glass
A California woman says she is suing Walmart for discrimination after saying that the mega retailer locked its African-American hair and skin products behind glass at a California store.
Friends Of The Texas Historical Comission Is ASeeking Preservation Scholars
Applications open December 15 for the Preservation Schol- ars Program! This program of the Friends of the THC offers paid, 10-week internships to undergraduate and graduate students who identify as part of an underrepresented ethnic and/ or cultural group.
