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Residents to get early look at new League City Animal Care and Adoption Center
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League City considering raising water rates to supplement system improvements
At the annual State of the County address Nov. 15, County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke on several initiatives launched in 2019, including criminal justice reform and emergency recovery, among other topics. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Lina Hidalgo reflects on boundary-pushing first year in State of the County address
Sylvan Beach Park pavilion exterior
Sylvan Beach Park pavilion to get new operator, undergo repairs; supporters fear for historic building’s future
In a split 3-2 vote, the Harris County Commissioners Court passed a nonbinding resolution in favor of legislation requiring universal background checks for all Texas firearm sales, including those involving an unlicensed gun dealer and stranger-to-stranger gun sales, at its Nov. 12 meeting. (Courtesy Fotolia)
In split vote, Harris County approves resolution supporting universal background checks for all Texas firearm sales
One of the major themes found in the report was a nearly 24-year range in average lifespan that varied across the county from as low as 65 years to as high as 89 years. According to the report, the Memorial/Bear Creek area has the highest average lifespan, while the East Little York/Settegast area has the lowest. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Benchmark study reveals 24-year lifespan variance, high obesity rates and limited health care access across Harris County
UPDATED FINAL ELECTION RESULTS 2019: Houston City Council District E Member Dave Martin wins in a landslide
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FINAL ELECTION RESULTS 2019: Houston City Council incumbents fare well, but most races will go to a runoff
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FINAL ELECTION RESULTS 2019: Mayor Turner, Tony Buzbee headed to runoff
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'It's your community and it’s where you live': Voters hit the polls across Houston
Houston City Council OKs slightly lower tax rate
Harris County Election Day results will not be available until at least 2 a.m. Nov. 6, (Courtesy Fotolia.)
UPDATED: Harris County voting results to be delayed into early morning hours following Election Day
Harris County Commissioners voted to expand a pilot program designed to reduce domestic gun violence.
Harris County expands program to reduce domestic gun violence
The Harris County Flood Control District was awarded a federal grant to conduct a feasibility study to learn if a flood tunnelu2014similar to the one under the San Antonio River Walku2014could be built in Harris County.
Report: Large, deep underground drainage tunnel a viable option for Houston
Harris County officials are planning for record-breaking voter turnout in Houston's municipal elections.
UPDATED: Vote totals continue to lag 2015 numbers after first week of early voting in Harris County