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Tennis Legend Zina Garrison Appointed to Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board

Harris County Commissioners Court has unanimously approved Commissioner Rodney Ellis’ appointment of former tennis star Zina Garrison to the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority Board.

Statement on Commissioner Steve Radack's Decision Not to Run for Reelection

It’s the beginning of a new era in Harris County. After 30 years in office, Commissioner Steve Radack has decided not to run for reelection. That leaves an open seat for Harris County Commissioner in Precinct 3.

Fort Bend County Judge Hosts AAPI Festival Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture

Fort Bend County Judge KP George's Office is proud to announce the second Annual AAPI Festival, a vibrant celebration of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Culture. This event aims to unite the community together through food, performances, history, art, and education.

KP George Closes Black History Month with A Host of Celebrations

Fort Bend County Judge KP George celebrated the legacy, achievements, and contributions of African Americans in Fort Bend County with a host of celebrations throughout February.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces 30,000 Drivers License Holds Lifted this Week as County Ends OmniBase Program

Commissioner Ellis also raised concerns about remaining holds through this program, including 500,000 that are in Houston Municipal Courts

U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Citizenship Question on Census

County Attorney Ryan Brief Part of Record

A court brief filed by Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan will be part of the record considered by the U.S. Supreme Court today in a lawsuit seeking to prevent the U.S. Census Bureau from including a question about citizenship on the 2020 Census.

Harris County Announces $30M Plan to Bring More Nurses to Hospitals Across the Area

As local hospitals grapple with overwhelmed emergency rooms and intensive care units due to the COVID pandemic, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has proposed a $30 million plan to bring in more assistance.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George Ask Residents To Comply With ERCOT’s Conservation Appeal

With the summer heatwave that has engulfed the state showing no signs of letting up, today, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and County Officials asked residents to heed the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) conservation appeal urging area residents to consider their neighbors and the well-being of others when making the decision to conserve electricity.

Fort Bend County Announces Change to COVID-19 Community Impact Level

Local Data Shows an Increase in Active Cases and Hospitalization

In response to the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across the Houston region, The Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services (FBCHHS) raised the Community Impact Level to High, while stressing the importance that residents remain vigilant and stay up to date on their vaccine and boosters while following the guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prevent the spread of the virus.

‘WE ALL EAT’ PROGRAM AWARDED ADDITIONAL $5 MILLION FOR MEAL DISTRIBUTION IN FORT BEND CO.

Nearly 500,000 free meals distributed to local residents since start of We All Eat program

The Texas Black Expo announces that Fort Bend County has awarded an additional $5 million to its We All Eat program, which provides meals to those in need from local restaurants. This latest award puts a total funding amount of the program at $10.4 million. To date, nearly 500,000 free meals have been distributed to families in Fort Bend County via the program, a rate that is expected to nearly double by the end of the year.

HMAAC Expands Its Relationship with the Harris County Jail

Through a national project to expand arts programs in correctional institutions, the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) has begun working with California Lawyers for the Arts (CLA) to bring arts classes to the Harris County Jail Women’s Empowerment Center. Classes began July 17, 2023. Through the “Arts in Corrections” project, CLA is adapting its successful strategy of building evidence-based demonstration projects to evaluate the benefits of arts programs in state prisons and county jails in Louisiana, New York, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas. Project funders include the National Endowment for the Arts, the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and the Art for Justice Fund.

Former Austin County Tax Collector Arrested

The former Tax Assessor-Collector for Austin County has been charged with theft. 39-year old Marcus Pena, 39, was arrested this (Tuesday) morning on a charge of first-degree felony theft by a public servant. Pena lost his reelection bid in 2016.

FBI joins investigation into QAnon-affiliated leak of voting machine logins in Colorado

The FBI Denver field office has joined a Colorado district attorney's investigation into the County Clerk's office and how voting machine logins from the county wound up in a QAnon-affiliated video, an FBI spokeswoman told CNN.

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.

Chris Hollins: Defender of the Right to Vote

Proper preparation warrants productive possibilities. When Chris Hollins assumed the office of Harris County Clerk, after a 3-2 party vote of the Harris County Commissioners Court, he had three priorities in mind. His goal was to ensure that every resident of Harris County, regardless of party, race, creed, religion, or area of town in which they live, could vote in a safe, peaceful and convenient manner. Having shattered all previous Harris County voting turnout records, Hollins has blown even his own mind with Election 2020.

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.

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