CITY & COUNTY
At the Sept. 14 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting, County Administrator David Berry, top left, presents proposed tax rates to commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey, Judge Lina Hidalgo, and commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County commissioners propose lower tax rates with split vote
About 62% of Harris County residents ages 12 and older have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County commissioners terminate $11 million Elevate Strategies vaccine outreach contract
All Harris County residents should be sheltering indoors by 6 p.m., Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged during a press conference Sept. 13, as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches the Texas Gulf Coast. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Hidalgo urges Harris County residents to stay indoors after 6 p.m. Sept. 13 as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches
Harris County's population grew 15.6% from 2010-20. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Harris County begins preliminary redistricting discussions, seeks public input
The new division will take on the services that HCPH has provided during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic such as COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and vaccination. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County Commissioners Court creates 69-position COVID-19 response division
On May 11, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved $3.5 million to fund the Harris County District Attorney's Office initiative to reduce backlogged court cases, and the plan is working so far, District Attorney Kim Ogg told commissioners Aug 24. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Harris County court case backlog reduction plan is working, district attorney says
In 1921, the first Harris County Public Library opened at the Harrisburg School in Harrisburg, where students could access free books. (Courtesy Harris County Public Library)
Harris County Public Library system honored on 100-year anniversary
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo met with county commissioners on Aug. 24, passing an initiative to bring needed nurses to Houston-area hospitals. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County Commissioners Court approves $30 million nurse procurement initiative
More than 2 million Harris County residents have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the county. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County vaccinations up 529% after $100 incentive announcement
The Pearland Entertainment and Beverage Coalition, the organization in charge of circulating the petition, needed to garner 15,050 signatures in 60 days. It got roughly 18,000. (Coutesy Adobe Stock)
Pearland petition to change alcohol laws achieves signatures requirement and more recent Greater Houston-area news
In a late-night amendment addition, Harris County Commissioners Court denied an original resolution aiming to increase restrictions on nonmonetary pretrial release bonds in a split vote after hearing over two hours of public testimony July 20 for and against the resolution. The amended resolution, which was approved in a second split vote, favors focusing on criminal court backlogs and funding alternative public safety solutions. (Courtesy Pexels)
After hours of debate, Harris County commissioners oppose resolution restricting felony nonmonetary pretrial release bonds
While the flood control district and Harris County Commissioners Court have chipped away at the funding gap over the last several months through a variety of tactics, $951 million in unmet needs remain as of late June. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Harris County establishes flood resilience trust, appoints Alan Black interim executive director of flood control district
In a split vote, Harris County Commissioners Court appointed David Berry as the first county administrator in Harris County's history at the June 29 Commissioners Court meeting. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
In split vote, Harris County Commissioners Court appoints David Berry as first county administrator
Texas Central has signed a $16 billion contract with Webuild to lead the civil construction team that will build the train. (Rendering courtesy Texas Central)
Texas Central could be one step closer to groundbreaking on high-speed rail, and more top stories from the Houston area
Following Hurricane Harvey, debris lined the streets in many parts of Harris County. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
After Department of Housing and Urban Development denies request, Texas General Land Office drafting plan to subaward Harris County $750M for flood mitigation
Harris County Pets facilitates pet adoptions, foster placements and more. (Courtesy Harris County Pets)
Harris County Pets temporarily waives adoption fees to control increase of population
Officials with the Harris County Justice Administration Department said they identified racial disparities in citations and use of force by law enforcement, among other areas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County identifies racial disparities in use of force, citations from law enforcement agencies
Harris County is implementing new strategies to increase vaccination rates. (Courtesy Pexels)
Here's how Harris County is attempting to raise vaccination rates
Residents bike along the Brays Bayou Greenway Trail in Houston. (Courtesy Houston Parks Board)
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