GOVERNMENT
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
Montgomery County Commissioners Court meets Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Conroe. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Montgomery County to be declared a "gun sanctuary" county with resolution Nov. 19
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
A dog receives treatment at Montgomery County Animal Shelter's new wellness clinic.
Montogmery County Animal Shelter opens wellness clinic
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
Montgomery County commissioners appointed 10 members to the county's new ethics commission at their Nov. 12 regular meeting. Community Impact Newspaper staff
Montgomery County commissioners approve 10 members for new county ethics commission
UPDATED FINAL ELECTION RESULTS 2019: Houston City Council District E Member Dave Martin wins in a landslide
Houston election 2019
FINAL ELECTION RESULTS 2019: Houston City Council incumbents fare well, but most races will go to a runoff
Final unofficial results show Ty Trout won re-election to New Caney ISD board of trustees, Position 6. (Courtesy Ty Trout)
Final unofficial results show Trout wins re-election for New Caney ISD board of trustees by 26 votes
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FINAL ELECTION RESULTS 2019: Mayor Turner, Tony Buzbee headed to runoff
Houston Metropolitan Service Center
'It's your community and it’s where you live': Voters hit the polls across Houston
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Ask the editor: Why are there still red-light cameras in Humble after Sept. 1?
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
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