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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo provided updates on the county's "Stay Home-Work Safe" order at a March 30 press conference. (Screenshot via Harris County)
Houston
11:45 AM Apr 3, 2020 CDT
VIDEO: Texas Tribune interviews Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo about the coronavirus outbreak’s impact in Houston
The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce is seeking responses to an online survey from local businesses in order to assess the effect of the developing coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
5:53 PM Mar 26, 2020 CDT
Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce releases survey for businesses affected by coronavirus pandemic
The HCTRA executive director is tasked with constructing, maintaining and operating all toll roads in Harris County as well as managing nearly 1.5 million customer accounts. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:59 PM Feb 11, 2020 CST
HCTRA Chief Financial Officer Peter Key appointed as interim executive director
In response to a global coronavirus outbreak, Harris County launched a rumor-control website and increased Harris County Public Health’s budget for fiscal year 2020-21 in hopes of giving the agency greater capacity to deal with such diseases. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:21 PM Feb 11, 2020 CST
Harris County ups public health budget, launches coronavirus rumor-control website
Gary Trietsch, who has served as HCTRA’s executive director since 2014, announced his retirement in early January. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:07 PM Jan 7, 2020 CST
Harris County Toll Road Authority executive director announces retirement
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)
Houston
3:06 PM Nov 13, 2019 CST
In split vote, Harris County approves resolution supporting universal background checks for all Texas firearm sales
Houston Metro
1:00 PM Sep 10, 2019 CDT
Harris County’s new no-cash bail policy stirs controversy 
Houston Metro
2:00 PM Aug 21, 2019 CDT
Prestonwood Forest, Northern Point, Memorial Hills among neighborhoods selected for fast-tracked drainage improvement projects
Houston Metro
2:00 PM Apr 9, 2019 CDT
Harris County leaders target better jail diversion programs
Montgomery County Commissioners Court meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
Houston Metro
8:55 PM Jan 17, 2019 CST
Stories to watch in 2019 #3: New officials take office in Harris, Montgomery counties
Houston Metro
7:00 PM Jan 9, 2019 CST
Stories to follow in 2019: Newly elected officials take office, face ongoing issues
Harris County Commissioners Court meets at the administrative building on Preston Street in Houston.
Houston Metro
4:00 PM Dec 15, 2018 CST
Ask the editor: When do elected officials take office?
Houston Metro
6:00 PM Dec 12, 2018 CST
When will new elected officials take office?
Voter Turnout
Houston Metro
2:00 PM Dec 12, 2018 CST
Montgomery, Harris counties break voter turnout records
Houston Metro
2:00 PM Dec 10, 2018 CST
County Democrats see gains in 2019 from high-turnout midterms
Houston Metro
7:20 PM Nov 7, 2018 CST
Election results: Newcomers see wins in Klein ISD, Harris County races
RESULTS FROM MORNING BREAKDOWN STORIES
Four Missouri City representatives pose for a photo
Podcast
5:10 PM
Harris County & Missouri City governments field controversies and upheaval
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
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
Houston skyline
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