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Rachel Carlton
Rachel Carlton
Rachel covers Harris County and the Harris County Commissioners Court for Community Impact Newspaper in partnership with Report for America. Prior to joining CI, Rachel graduated from Rice University in 2020 and worked as a freelance reporter. Originally from Northern Virginia, Rachel is an avid soccer fan and unabashedly loves reality TV. Follow Rachel on Twitter: @rachelcarlton23
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This is a photo showing the bottom half of several seated incarcerated people, who are wearing orange jumpsuits.
Harris County Jail population, deaths swell in 2022
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HCTRA proposes to cut toll rates by 10%, offer EZ tags at no cost
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones defeated former incumbent Jack Cagle in the Nov. 8 election and took office for the first time Jan. 10. (Rachel Carlton/Community Impact)
New Harris County Precinct 4 commissioner Lesley Briones targets ‘bold, innovative’ approach to governance
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Houston-area single-family home prices up 12.8%, sales down 10.9% in 2022
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This is an aerial view of Houston with green park space in the foreground and the Houston skyline in the background.
Harris County targets 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, internal operations transition in new climate action plan
This is a picture of the sign outside the commissioners courtroom that says "Harris County Commissioners Court".
Harris County commissioners approve climate action plan, worker safety policy
This is the Commissioners Court courtroom in downtown Houston, with rows of benches facing the front of the room where empty chairs for the commissioners are.
Harris County Commissioners Court preview: Briones in, Hidalgo absent for meeting to discuss climate action plan, worker safety policy
Election workers process ballots at NRG Arena on Nov. 8, 2022. (Rachel Carlton/Community Impact)
UPDATED: Alexandra del Moral Mealer, 20 other Republican candidates file midterm election contests
Candidate signs are placed on the lawn outside of a white voting center.
Harris County elections office releases report on November elections, calls for elections systems upgrades and additional resources
Harris County Voters gave the go-ahead Nov. 8 on three Harris County bond propositions totaling $1.2 billion for public safety facilities, roads and parks. (Rachel Carlton/Community Impact)
Harris County to initiate work on projects for $1.2B bond package
Local flood control entities partner with FEMA to provide information for those maps, which show flood risk and mandate the purchase of flood insurance in high-risk areas. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Preliminary FEMA flood map, online dashboard release expected in 2023
Snow covers I-45 in Houston during Winter Storm Uri in February 2021. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact)
Harris County, Houston officials outline preparations for freezing temperatures
This is a picture of the Texas State Capitol building in Austin, with the Texas and USA flags flying in front.
Harris County legislators pre-file bills on elections, education, environment ahead of legislative session
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Rise in Harris County’s housing costs, rent outpaces growth in income
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See how Harris County's population, demographics have changed since 2016
A doctor writes on a clipboard, sitting next to a parent and their child in a medical clinic.
Updated data shows higher maternal morbidity, mortality among Black mothers in Houston with state data on horizon
Two men wearing glasses and suits sit next to each other. The man on the left is holding a file as he speaks. A woman and a man are behind the two men doing work on a computer.
Harris County operating with slimmer budgets for law enforcement, flood control, hospital district after tax rate standoff
This is a picture from the back of an orange courtroom while the commissioners are on break. The benches are empty and some county staffers sit towards the front of the courtroom.
Harris County partners with city of Houston on event safety agreement, flood control projects
Numerous election day signs are set up in the grass next to a driveway.
Harris County commissioners approve canvass of midterm elections
Two lines of election workers sort through boxes of election materials.
Harris County District Attorney asks Texas Rangers to assist midterm elections investigation