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Commissioner Lesley Briones Appoints Dr. Cody Pyke to Harris Health System Board of Trustees

Dr. Pyke becomes the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual in the board’s history

In a unanimous vote, Harris County Commissioners Court made history as it approved Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones’ nominee, Dr. Cody Pyke (she/they), to the Harris Health System Board of Trustees. Dr. Pyke is the first openly transgender and nonbinary individual to serve on the nine-member board, which oversees a $2.3 billion, fully integrated healthcare system that includes community health centers, same-day clinics, multi-specialty clinic locations, a dental center and dialysis center, mobile health units and two full-service hospitals in Harris County.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Statement on the Kickoff of the $7.2 M Redevelopment Project for the Knowles-Rowland House

Commissioner Rodney Ellis issued the following statement in response to the kickoff event for the Knowles-Rowland House Redevelopment Project:

At least five killed in severe storms in Michigan

At least five people have died in Michigan during severe storms that struck late Thursday into the overnight hours, bringing heavy rains, strong winds and at least one confirmed tornado to the region.

Gun store hosts ‘Train a Teacher Day’

Teachers, administrators and school board members across the county were invited to attend a free gun training event Sunday in Bay Park.

'Walking Dead' actor and former firefighter dies after battle with cancer

Dango Nguyen, a former firefighter and actor who appeared on "The Walking Dead" died Saturday "after a hard-fought battle with cancer," according to Georgia's Athens-Clarke County Fire department.

A coronavirus outbreak hit a Florida government building. Two people are dead but a vaccinated employee wasn't infected

(CNN) -- Two people are dead and four of their coworkers were hospitalized after a Covid-19 outbreak swept through a government building in Manatee County, Florida.

Man charged nearly 20 years after couple, pregnant daughter were murdered

A man accused in the slaying of a Turner County family was arrested Wednesday, 18 years after the heinous crimes were committed.

Second defendant sentenced to 30 years in prison for murdering 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes

The second of two men responsible for the 2018 drive-by shooting death of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.

Harris County DA: Political consultant convicted in failed scheme to influence 2020 election

A political consultant was convicted Friday for a failed scheme intended to affect the outcome of the race for Texas House of Representatives District 132 during the 2020 election cycle, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

Houston man sentenced to life in prison without parole for murdering Spring couple

One of three men arrested for the execution-style slaying of a Spring couple in a 2018 home invasion was automatically sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of capital murder, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday.

Commissioner Rodney Ellis Announces Ford Foundation Grant to Help Design Precinct One’s Remembrance Park

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis has announced that the Ford Foundation has given a grant to MASS (Model of Architecture Serving Society) Design Group for design of Precinct One’s Remembrance Park, a new public destination in downtown Houston for community reflection, education, organizing, and activism around issues of social, criminal, economic and racial justice.

Harris County DA's Office: Ringleader in NFL medical reimbursement scam pleads guilty

An athletic trainer who acted as the ringleader with eight former NFL players in a scheme to defraud an NFL player trust fund by submitting false claims for medical benefits has pleaded guilty, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Saturday.

Statement from Harris County District Attorney’s Office on grand jury decision in the death of Nicolas Chavez:

A Harris County grand jury determined Monday that criminal charges are not warranted in the 2020 shooting death of Nicolas Chavez, who was fatally shot by Houston Police.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Supreme Court Ending the Use of Race in College Admissions

Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision that effectively ends the use of race as a factor in university admissions. The court issued the decision in Students for Fair Admission, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, ruling that Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions programs violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment of the US Constitution.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Lucille's 1913, and Kendleton City Host Annual Community Harvest

Fort Bend County Judge KP George, in collaboration with Lucille’s 1913 and the city of Kendleton, is set to host the third Annual Community Harvest on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Tennessee: Manhunt underway - man suspected of fatally shooting sheriff’s deputy/injuring another

A search is underway in east Tennessee for a man suspected of shooting and killing a sheriff’s deputy and injuring another during a traffic stop on Thursday, authorities said.

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones leverages $170 million for sustainable infrastructure projects

32 projects across Precinct 4 will move forward because of Places 4 People

Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones today announced a $170 million dollar investment in sustainable infrastructure projects. These projects will improve access to parks, alleviate flooding, close critical connectivity gaps, and increase public safety.

Fort Bend County Unveils Exceptional Opportunity for Aspiring Young Leaders: Applications Now Welcome for the Prestigious 2024 Youth Leadership Program

Fort Bend County has officially opened its doors to the leaders of tomorrow with the launch of the 2024 Youth Leadership Program. This program, spearheaded by the visionary County Judge KP George, is not just a learning opportunity but a transformational journey designed to equip Fort Bend's young minds with the leadership prowess necessary to steer their community toward a flourishing future.

Texas’ Hispanic population grew by 2 million in the past decade, on pace to be largest share of state by 2021

New U.S. census estimates show the gap between Hispanic and white populations in the state continues to narrow.

Texas’ Hispanic population has grown by more than 2 million since 2010, according to new population estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau, and the state's demographer now predicts that Hispanics will be the state's largest population group by mid-2021.

Humble ISD Teams Up with Harris County Public Library to Modernize Reading and Literacy Through eBooks and Audiobooks

Shared goal to promote digital learning in the community

In this mobile age, technology has become increasingly valuable in supporting new generations of lifelong learners and readers. Now, Humble ISD and Harris County Public Library (HCPL) have formed an innovative new partnership using eBooks and digital audiobooks to modernize access to reading materials for students. This unique collaboration strives to promote literacy and digital learning by providing unprecedented access to both the schools’ and HCPL’s digital reading resources in one app. The combination of convenience, ease of reading on-the-go, and the inherent popularity of technology inspires students to learn anytime, anywhere.

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