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Harris County establishes its first LGBTQIA+ commission

By Melissa Enaje

The decision came after a 4-1 vote at the June 6 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting.

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Kathleen Jackson named interim chair of state ...

Harris County commissioners voted June 6 to file a lawsuit against the state over two bills—Senate Bill 1750 and 1933—which would change the county's elections. (Courtesy Pexels/Ekaterina Bolovtsova)

Harris County to pursue election bill lawsuit ...

Peter Lake, chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas, speaks during a May 3 news conference at the PUC headquarters in Austin.

Published 4:03 PM | Jun 2, 2023 CDT

Peter Lake steps down as head of Texas’ energy regulator

Harris County leaders announced they plan to file a lawsuit in response to Senate Bills 1750 and 1933, should Gov. Greg Abbott approve the bills. (Rachel Carlton/Community Impact)

Published 4:34 PM | May 26, 2023 CDT

Harris County leaders respond to Legislature’s election bills with planned lawsuit

This is a photo of people gathering to vote.

Published 9:24 AM | May 24, 2023 CDT

Texas House approves bills that grant state oversight over Harris County elections

The photo shows the Texas capitol and surrounding trees.

Published 3:34 PM | May 22, 2023 CDT

6 of the 15 fastest-growing U.S. cities are in Texas

This is a photo of downtown Houston skyline and homes being built.

Updated 10:24 AM | May 22, 2023 CDT

Harris County commissioners approve additional $25K homestead exemption

Harris County commissioners approved efforts to challenge the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 population estimates. (Rachel Carlton/Community Impact)

Published 8:55 AM | May 17, 2023 CDT

Harris County to challenge 2022 census results, alleging 40K-45K resident undercount

The share of Houstonians who list either the cost of housing or the economy as the biggest problem facing people in the area increased between 2022 and 2023, according to results from the 42nd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey released May 15. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact)

Updated 9:53 AM | May 17, 2023 CDT

Annual survey shows Houstonians more concerned about cost of housing, economy

This is the front entrance to the building during the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Updated 12:15 PM | May 16, 2023 CDT

Harris County Youth Diversion Center to assist youth in criminal justice system

Harris County property owners have until May 15 to protest their 2023 appraised property values. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Published 1:15 PM | May 12, 2023 CDT

Deadline to appeal Harris County appraisal values is May 15

Kids boarding a school bus

Published 11:00 AM | May 12, 2023 CDT

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