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Harris County commissioners approved an increase in the county's property tax rate at a Sept. 19 meeting. The tax rate was approved alongside the county's budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Harris County commissioners lift burn ban for unincorporated Harris County

By Lizzy Spangler

The burn ban was first put in place Oct. 8 in response to prolonged dry weather.

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Local legislators filled bills on topics including firearm possession, health care costs, wages, environmental changes and the criminal justice system. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Lawmakers representing Sugar Land, Missouri City file ...

The Missouri City City Council District C race will head to a runoff election Dec. 14 between Joanna Ouderkirk and Shad Bogany. (Graphic by Taylor White/Community Impact)

Early voting begins Dec. 2 for Missouri ...

The Houston-Galveston Area Council is exploring the possibility of a transit alternative for Hwy. 90A near southwest Houston and Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

H-GAC seeks public feedback for Hwy. 90A ...

Missouri City's new traffic calming program could fund raised crosswalks to promote neighborhood safety. Other methods include roundabouts, mini-roundabouts, roadway reconfiguration and speed cushions, among others. (Courtesy city of Missouri City)

Published 2:50 PM | Nov 19, 2024 CST

Missouri City adds traffic calming program

Qualified Fort Bend County residents could receive rental and utility assistance from a federally-funded program. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 11:34 AM | Nov 19, 2024 CST

$2M in rental, utility assistance available for Fort Bend County residents

CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells discusses the Greater Houston utility's preparation for and response to Hurricane Beryl during a July 31 hearing at the Texas Capitol in Austin. (Hannah Norton/Community Impact)

Published 2:18 PM | Nov 18, 2024 CST

Public Utility Commission of Texas to audit CenterPoint Energy

people under tents

Published 1:11 PM | Nov 15, 2024 CST

Federal support for Houston region following spring storms hits $1.6B

Fort Bend County has received $575,000 as part of state opioid lawsuit settlements with potential for more to come. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 4:29 PM | Nov 13, 2024 CST

Fort Bend County invests $526K for opioid-use prevention, mitigation

Updated 8:48 AM | Nov 15, 2024 CST

Centerpoint Energy presents recovery plan for customers for the next 15 years

Fort Bend County officials announced the end of its outdoor burn ban on Nov. 8. (Sierra RozenCommunity Impact)

Published 2:03 PM | Nov 11, 2024 CST

Fort Bend County burn ban lifted

Sugar Land officials were joined by Gini Mascorro, community relations & outreach specialist for the Texas Music Office, at the Sound of Summer finale. (Courtesy city of Sugar Land)

Published 12:00 AM | Nov 8, 2024 CST

Sugar Land officially designated as 68th music friendly community in Texas

The Plug and Play LLC flagship location in Houston is set to be located in Sugar Land Town Square. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact)

Published 3:20 PM | Nov 7, 2024 CST

Sugar Land enters $4.5M agreement with Plug and Play to accelerate small businesses

Missouri City City Council approved five contractors on a need basis for the city's Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Published 2:12 PM | Nov 6, 2024 CST

Missouri City approves contractors for housing rehabilitation program