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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office will Announce Details on Gun Buyback Program

Program Part of City-County Efforts to get to the Root Cause of Crime

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office and Police Chief Troy Finner will Announce Details on Gun Buyback Program that Takes Place Later this Month

For Stacey Abrams, revenge is a dish best served blue

Georgia's political landscape saw a major shift this election season -- and much of the credit goes to someone who wasn't on the ballot: Stacey Abrams.

Mayor Yolanda Ford Signs Proclamation Declaring a Local Disaster

MCTX COVID-19 UPDATE: Mayor Yolanda Ford Signs Proclamation Declaring a Local Disaster; Recreation & Tennis Center to Close Until March 29; Fire Station Tours/Visits Suspended & Other Programs Temporarily Postponed

Kobe Bryant crash scene photos were shared during awards ceremony cocktail hour, witness testifies

Photos taken at the scene of the fatal helicopter crash that killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others were shared by a Los Angeles County firefighter during the cocktail hour at an awards ceremony a month after the crash, according to witness testimony.

$20,000 County Connections Grant Fuels Dreams of Fifth Ward Program’s Students

Every student’s idea of a summer well spent is different. For incoming fifth grader Karli Win, summer camp at the Julia C. Hester House is an opportunity to participate in new experiences and sharpen her skills in the classroom. During a recent field trip to Prairie View A&M University, it was an inspiration for the possibilities ahead.

Harris County Gears Up for Groundbreaking Joint Primary Elections

Harris County is making history with its Joint Primary Elections set to take place tomorrow, March 5th. This pioneering event will see over 500 vote centers open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., offering voters the convenience to cast their ballots at any location under the countywide polling place program. Anticipation is high, and the county expects a strong voter turnout, following the impressive 211,000 votes already cast during the Early Voting period.

Amber Alert issued in southern Missouri after 2 children are taken

An Amber Alert has been issued out of McDonald County, Missouri near the border with Arkansas.

Houston Bullet Train Moves Ahead with Completion of Federal Report

The Texas Bullet Train made a huge push forward Friday as federal regulators for the first time outlined a preferred route between North Texas and Houston, and identified passenger station locations, including one in rural Grimes County.

Montgomery County Choral Society Prepares for Spectacular Season

Part placement events scheduled through Aug. 6

The Montgomery County Choral Society will be holding member singing/vocal placements at the First Methodist Conroe Choir Room 4308 W. Davis St. Conroe, TX 77304.

Harris County Attorney Christian D Menefee Statement on Uvalde Shooting

Below is a statement from Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee regarding the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.

Hiring Event: Missouri City Career Fair

Sheriff’s Office and Workforce Solutions Host Sept. 8 Career Fair in Missouri City

Hiring event offers onsite job applications and one-on-one interviews with recruiters.

Commissioner Ellis’ Statement in Support of Congress Members’ Call to the Justice Department for Help Regarding Mail Ballots in Texas

Voting is a sacred right and among the most important hallmarks of our democracy. In Harris County, the State of Texas, and the nation, we have seen these fundamental rights stripped away from people.

New Adult Education Learning Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Harris County Department of Education will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony this Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new Adult Education Learning Center across the street from its main administrative headquarters on Irvington Boulevard.

Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit to Stop Spread of COVID-19 in Dallas Jails

As Dallas jails continue to be an epicenter for the spread of novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, a new class action lawsuit was filed today against Sheriff Marian Brown in her capacity as the keeper of the Dallas County Jail. The suit - Daniels v. Brown - asks that the Dallas County Jail begin following social distancing guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the people inside the jail.

Chris Hollins awarded the Democracy Action Hero Award by the Schwarzenegger Institute

The USC Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, an organization committed to advancing post-partisanship, headed by former California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, recently named Houston-area resident, Chris Hollins, as a recipient of the Institute's Democracy Action Hero Award.

Office of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Partners Hold Hurricane Harvey Recovery Fair

Congresswoman Jackson Lee: “This is an opportunity to get critical recovery information about available disaster assistance from both governmental and non-profit organizations.”

Aldine Census Mural Brings the Importance of the Census to Life Through Words and Pages

Unifying. Diverse. Inclusive. Three things that books, libraries and Census 2020 have in common.

Estate of Andrew Brown Jr., who was fatally shot by North Carolina deputies last year, reaches $3 million settlement with county

The estate of Andrew Brown, Jr. has settled its lawsuit against a North Carolina county sheriff's office over his shooting death during an arrest last year, according to an attorney for the estate.

Sheboygan County DA becomes 1st in Wisconsin to say he will prosecute doctors accused of performing abortions

Sheboygan County District Attorney Joel Urmanski says he will prosecute abortion providers if there's an alleged violation against Wisconsin's 1849 abortion ban.

Last Days of Early Voting for the November 7 Elections

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth reminds citizens that this is the last week they can vote early before the November 7 Joint General & Special Elections. So far, more than 91.5K people have voted in person in Harris County.

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