CITY & COUNTY
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
Tomball's new Never Forget Garden is now open to the public at Jerry Matheson Park on Ulrich Road. (Courtesy city of Tomball)
Daughters of the American Revolution, city of Tomball dedicate 'Never Forget Garden' at Matheson Park
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
Magnolia City Council will draft an ordinance to place right turn only signs at FM 1488 and Commerce Street, and FM 1488 and 10th Street. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
City of Magnolia considering right-turn only signs at FM 1488 and Commerce, 10th streets
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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The new community center spans 24,500 square feet. (Courtesy Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam)
Harris County Precinct 3 opens Steve Radack Community Center
Under the new threat level, unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear face coverings or masks and practice social distancing, the release states. However, those who are fully vaccinated may resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidelines. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level to 'moderate' ahead of Memorial Day weekend
According to county officials, 40% of the $125 billion in damage caused by Hurricane Harvey took place within Harris County. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Texas General Land Office commissioner requests direct allocation of $750M to Harris County for flood mitigation
bridge over flooded Cypress Creek
Harris County leaders urge residents to 'make noise' following Harvey funding snub by the Texas General Land Office
Harry Hardman, president of Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District, asked county commissioners to adopt a resolution supporting LSGCD's management goals. (Screenshot via Montgomery County Commissioners Court livestream)
LSGCD asks Montgomery County to adopt resolution rejecting subsidence metric from aquifer goals
Maverick Remodeling and Construction employees use electronic gauges to determine how well a League City house that flooded from bust pipes is drying. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Freeze-damaged homes might qualify for property tax reduction
Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston region in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
How Harris County residents can prepare for hurricane season