Montgomery County approves first tax rate increase in 5 years
Montgomery County commissioners moved forward on a $466.55 million budget on Aug. 15 as county officials look to a May bond election, and the county will use certificates of obligation to fund a number of capital improvements in 2025.
Read the full story by Reporter Jessica Shorten.
Harris County investigators indict former election official, find no evidence of attempts to sway 2022 midterm elections
Less than two years after a formal investigation was launched on allegations of election irregularities in Harris County's November 2022 midterm elections, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Aug. 13 that Darryl Blackburn, a former county election employee, was charged with six felony counts while working from home.
Read the full story by Reporter Melissa Enaje.
Gulf Coast Protection District agrees to provide 35% of design funding for portions of Coastal Texas Project
In what officials called a “major milestone” in the steps needed to strengthen Texas’ Gulf Coast defense, officials with the Gulf Coast Protection District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reached a design agreement for portions of the Coastal Texas Project.
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Read the full story by Editor Jake Norman.
Children's Museum Houston to expand spy attraction, toy store
Officials with Children's Museum Houston are revamping one of its exhibits ahead of the winter holiday, according to an Aug. 12 news release.
Read the full story by Reporter Asia Armour.
Sylvester Turner chosen to replace late Sheila Jackson Lee in Congressional race
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the new Democratic nominee running in the race for U.S. Congress District 18 following an Aug. 13 vote by Harris County Democratic Party precinct chairs covering the district.
Read the full story by Editor Shawn Arrajj.
