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Amid the rampant spread of the highly-transmittable COVID-19 omicron variant, Harris County officials held a press conference Jan. 6 to announce the latest in a string of legal victories surrounding the ability of local governments to impose mask mandates. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:57 PM Jan 6, 2022 CST
Harris County officials laud state court ruling upholding local authority to impose mask mandates
On Jan. 4, Harris County commissioners discussed staffing shortages being seen at hospitals in the county due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:47 PM Jan 4, 2022 CST
Harris County officials prepare for second hospital staffing shortage amid pandemic
The last day to register to vote in the March 2022 primaries will be Jan. 31. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Houston
4:03 PM Dec 15, 2021 CST
These candidates have filed for state, federal primary elections in the Lake Houston area
Candidates filed to run for Spring area positions, with the primaries coming up in March 2022. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:18 PM Dec 15, 2021 CST
See who has filed for candidacy in the Spring, Klein areas ahead of the March 2022 primaries
From left, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults Executive Director Joel Levine, Sarah Pinyan, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis provide details about the county's upcoming HAY Center campus, which will provide housing and wraparound services to youth aging out of the state's foster care system. (Wesley Gardner/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:42 PM Dec 14, 2021 CST
Harris County commissioners approve $35 million campus for youth transitioning out of foster care system
More than 120 candidates have filed for Harris County positions ahead of the March 2022 primaries, as of the candidate filing deadline Dec. 13, according to the Texas Secretary of State website. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
10:02 AM Dec 14, 2021 CST
See who has filed for candidacy in Harris County ahead of the March 2022 primaries
Julia De Leon, a Harris County Precinct 3 resident and essential worker, spoke Nov. 30 at commissioners court in favor of establishing the Harris County Essential Workers Board. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:43 PM Dec 3, 2021 CST
Harris County creates board for essential workers during ongoing pandemic
HCSO Assistant Chief Mike Lee presents information on the county's new safety policing initiative Nov. 30. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:26 PM Nov 30, 2021 CST
Harris County approves $2.6M program to fight violent crime in unincorporated areas
Harris County commissioners approved a review of NRG Park's safety plans after the Nov. 5 Astroworld Festival in Houston at their meeting Nov. 15. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:44 AM Nov 16, 2021 CST
Harris County to launch review of NRG Park in relation to Astroworld Festival deaths
In August, Harris County officials worked with regional nonprofit Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council to find and hire nurses that were needed in Greater Houston-area hospitals amid a surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:14 PM Oct 28, 2021 CDT
Harris County wraps up $30M emergency nurse procurement initiative
Harris County residents with certain disabilities will now have better access to potentially life-saving information, thanks to a new accessible alert system launched by The Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Oct. 26. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
Houston
12:01 PM Oct 27, 2021 CDT
Ready Harris rolls out new accessible alert system
Harris County Deputy Kareem Atkins was honored by Harris County commissioners on Oct. 26. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:07 PM Oct 26, 2021 CDT
Harris County commissioners designate Oct. 25 as 'Deputy Kareem Atkins Day'
On Sept. 28, Harris County Administrator David Berry presents information to the Harris County Commissioners' Court after a public hearing on the fiscal year 2021-22 tax rate. (Screenshot via Zoom)
Houston
2:54 PM Sep 22, 2021 CDT
Harris County commissioners to vote on final county tax rates Oct. 5
At the Sept. 14 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting, County Administrator David Berry, top left, presents proposed tax rates to commissioners Jack Cagle and Tom Ramsey, Judge Lina Hidalgo, and commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:34 PM Sep 15, 2021 CDT
Harris County commissioners propose lower tax rates with split vote
All Harris County residents should be sheltering indoors by 6 p.m., Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urged during a press conference Sept. 13, as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches the Texas Gulf Coast. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:16 PM Sep 13, 2021 CDT
Hidalgo urges Harris County residents to stay indoors after 6 p.m. Sept. 13 as Tropical Storm Nicholas approaches
Following two program deadline extensions, Harris County’s $100 COVID-19 vaccine incentive program will end on Sept. 30 with about 59,000 people being immunized during the program’s lifespan, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Sept. 28. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:48 PM Aug 31, 2021 CDT
Harris County's $100 gift card incentive for getting a coronavirus vaccine to end Sept. 30
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5:10 PM
Harris County & Missouri City governments field controversies and upheaval
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Harris County Public Health will administer vaccines for children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years beginning on June 24. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
1:57 PM
Harris County Public Health begins vaccine rollout for young children
The Harris County Election Commission met June 15 to discuss the appointment of a new elections administrator. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Election Commission)
Houston
2:22 PM
Two candidates remain in search for Harris County elections administrator
At the June 14 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting, Jessica Le, a member of the organization March For Our Lives Houston, spoke at the meeting about her experience during an active shooter lockdown in her school. (Screenshot via harriscountytx.gov livestream)
Houston
3:56 PM
Harris County commissioners call for youth gun violence data, create safe schools commission
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Houston
1:22 PM
As Houston-area temperatures rise, local leaders advise weather preparedness
The new elections administrator for Harris County is on track to be appointed by June 30. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:15 PM
Harris County Election Commission continues search for new administrator
The county judge is the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court—the main governing body of Harris County, which is the third largest county in the U.S. with a population of more than 4.5 million and a budget of roughly $4.3 billion. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:36 PM
UPDATE: Alexandra del Moral Mealer wins Republican nomination for Harris County judge
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced the new initiative at Change Happens on May 5. (Courtesy Harris County Judge's Office)
Houston
1:01 PM
Harris County launches Youth Reinvestment Fund to prevent crime
Harris County analysts have determined illegally issued temporary license plates could be costing the county $80 million-$88 million in lost annual revenue and contributing to higher crime rates, county leaders announced during an April 26 news conference. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:45 AM
Temporary license plates cost Harris County $80M-$88M annually, report finds
Harris County employees face felony indictments for two criminal charges in relation to a controversial canceled county COVID-19 contract investigation, according to the Harris County District Clerk's online records. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
3:59 PM
3 Harris County employees face felony indictments in COVID-19 contract case
Vivian King, chief of staff for the Harris County District Attorney's Office, asks commissioners to fund open prosecutor positions. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Commissioners Court)
Houston
4:17 PM
Harris County District Attorney’s Office secures $7.5M for prosecutors