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Texas Native Seeds Program Director Tony Falk

How a native seed mix could reduce storm damage, environmental impacts in Gulf Coast region

The mix of 12 seeds are scientifically determined to yield a set of grasses and flowering plants that could be used in place of nonnative grasses throughout the region.

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Harris County officials, including members of the county's sheriff's office, updated commissioners on various jail conditions and detention officer retention rates at the Nov. 14 meeting. (Courtesy Wikimedia Commons)

Published 5:28 PM | Nov 20, 2023 CST

Harris County officials review detention officer pay, retention rates, overcrowded jails

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Published 3:48 PM | Nov 15, 2023 CST

Houston OKs agreement with United on Bush airport expansion; funding element still pending

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Published 1:35 PM | Nov 14, 2023 CST

Houston-area counties look to balance shortfalls as ARPA funding concludes

Updated 11:39 AM | Nov 17, 2023 CST

West U City Council continues its water system improvement plans

Proposition B will require Houston to leave any government council that does not apportion votes based on population, including the Houston-Galveston Area Council. (Courtesy Visit Houston)

Updated 8:33 AM | Nov 8, 2023 CST

UPDATE: Houston voters show support for more representation in regional planning

Updated 8:31 AM | Nov 8, 2023 CST

UPDATE: Results continue to show voters support giving Houston City Council members new powers

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Published 4:34 PM | Nov 7, 2023 CST

Bellaire City Council votes to restrict parking outside Evelyn’s Park

This is a photo of a road with a sign that says it might flood.

Published 9:16 AM | Nov 7, 2023 CST

Harris County commissioners approve $863M for flood mitigation infrastructure

Published 12:29 PM | Nov 6, 2023 CST

How Harris County is spending $915M in ARPA federal funds

This is a photo of the Harris County Jury Assembly building.

Published 12:00 AM | Nov 3, 2023 CDT