CITY & COUNTY
The amount of water being drawn from the city's wells triggered the city of Magnolia to enter Stage 3 drought status Aug. 8, City Administrator Don Doering said in an Aug. 10 interview.. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
City of Magnolia enters Stage 3 drought as water wells reach 70% pumping capacity
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Harris County budget director signals potential $100M-plus deficit as tax rate vote nears
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office will increase enforcement of the county's burn ban, which went into effect June 28. (Courtesy Texas Interagency Coordination Center)
Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office increases burn ban enforcement efforts
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Harris County Flood Control District director talks flood mitigation, funding at flood control forum
Fire Marshal Laurie Christensen spoke at a press conference on school safety about the fire marshal's office's efforts to coordinate response to emergencies. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Fire Marshal's Office)
Here's how the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is preparing for a safe school year
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Harris County commissioners move forward with $1.2B bond issue, will call special session to place on ballot
Montgomery County budget officer Amanda Carter, a woman with red hair and in a leopard-print shirt
Employee salary competitiveness discussed at Montgomery County budget workshops
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Harris County attorney to take legal action against 2022 election audit
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Harris County Commissioners Court preview: Possible bond vote, $36.7M for electronic tollways
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Mid-year campaign finance reports for Harris County judge race show $2.88M in contributions to Hidalgo, del Moral Mealer since February
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Harris County, Houston to get 16,780 doses of monkeypox vaccine
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Houston-area school districts, community colleges signal interest in Harris County disparity study funding
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Harris County, city of Houston officials ask CDC for additional monkeypox vaccines
The city of Tomball is addressing capital projects regarding infrastructure for FY 2022-23 to meet the growing needs of the city. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Tomball addressing infrastructure capital projects for FY 2022-23
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Harris County Commissioners Court approves $25.75M to relocate inmates due to overcrowding
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Harris County commissioners approve $7.75M to combat maternal mortality
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Tow truck drivers voice concerns over Harris County contract
The city of Tomball is looking to add 27.5 new positions to help with Tomball's growing needs for the fiscal year 2022-23 proposed budget. (Kayli Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
City of Tomball looking to add nearly 30 positions for FY 2022-23
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Harris County public health updates: COVID-19, monkeypox cases rising