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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
The new division will take on the services that HCPH has provided during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic such as COVID-19 testing, contact tracing and vaccination. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
10:13 AM Aug 30, 2021 CDT
Harris County Commissioners Court creates 69-position COVID-19 response division
Anyone who receives their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at any Harris County medical provider, such as doctor's offices and pharmacies, over the next five days will be eligible for a $100 gift card, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced during an Aug. 26 press conference. (Courtesy Texas Children’s Hospital)
Houston
4:19 PM Aug 26, 2021 CDT
Harris County Public Health expands $100 vaccination incentive program to all medical providers
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo met with county commissioners on Aug. 24, passing an initiative to bring needed nurses to Houston-area hospitals. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:00 PM Aug 24, 2021 CDT
Harris County Commissioners Court approves $30 million nurse procurement initiative
In a late-night amendment addition, Harris County Commissioners Court denied an original resolution aiming to increase restrictions on nonmonetary pretrial release bonds in a split vote after hearing over two hours of public testimony July 20 for and against the resolution. The amended resolution, which was approved in a second split vote, favors focusing on criminal court backlogs and funding alternative public safety solutions. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
10:56 AM Jul 21, 2021 CDT
After hours of debate, Harris County commissioners oppose resolution restricting felony nonmonetary pretrial release bonds
About 60 people were being decontaminated July 17 after an unknown chemical spilled in a pool area at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown in Spring. (Courtesy Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown)
Houston
10:20 PM Jul 17, 2021 CDT
UPDATED: 28 released from hospitals following chemical exposure at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown
In a split vote, Harris County Commissioners Court appointed David Berry as the first county administrator in Harris County's history at the June 29 Commissioners Court meeting. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
Houston
4:19 PM Jun 29, 2021 CDT
In split vote, Harris County Commissioners Court appoints David Berry as first county administrator
Under the new threat level, unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear face coverings or masks and practice social distancing, the release states. However, those who are fully vaccinated may resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, rules and regulations, including local business and workplace guidelines. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Houston
1:22 PM May 28, 2021 CDT
Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level to 'moderate' ahead of Memorial Day weekend
According to county officials, 40% of the $125 billion in damage caused by Hurricane Harvey took place within Harris County. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:32 PM May 26, 2021 CDT
Texas General Land Office commissioner requests direct allocation of $750M to Harris County for flood mitigation
bridge over flooded Cypress Creek
Houston
9:45 PM May 25, 2021 CDT
Harris County leaders urge residents to 'make noise' following Harvey funding snub by the Texas General Land Office
Houston
8:50 AM May 10, 2021 CDT
Election bills among priority of 87th Texas Legislative session
A section of Cypress Creek experiences flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:56 PM Apr 28, 2021 CDT
Harris County greenlights subdivision drainage program, continues to fight for federal funds
Ed Gonzalez was first elected Harris County sheriff in 2016 and was re-elected in 2020 after earning the highest vote total of any candidate on the countywide ballot. (Courtesy Sheriff Ed Gonzalez)
Houston
3:56 PM Apr 27, 2021 CDT
Biden taps Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez as new director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The district has proposed two stormwater detention basins in the Cypress Creek watershed to reduce flooding risks in the area: one at the TC Jester Boulevard and Cypresswood Drive intersection and the other in the Westador neighborhood at the Ella Boulevard and Cypress Creek intersection. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:00 AM Apr 22, 2021 CDT
Federal funding not secured for TC Jester, Westador detention basins
In order to move to Level 2 on the threat level system, Hidalgo said the county would need to get down to an average of 400 new COVID-19 cases reported daily, a positivity rate of 5% and an ICU population of 15%. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
Houston
12:31 PM Apr 7, 2021 CDT
'We're close' Hidalgo says of possibility for Harris County to lower COVID-19 threat level
Five county judges in the Greater Houston area joined TAG-Houston for a virtual panel discussion on March 26. (Screenshot via TAG-Houston)
Houston
10:53 AM Mar 29, 2021 CDT
Greater Houston area county judges talk about I-45, regional transportation funding at TAG-Houston panel
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Four Missouri City representatives pose for a photo
Podcast
5:10 PM
Harris County & Missouri City governments field controversies and upheaval
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People sit in benches in an orange-tinted courtroom, with three men and one woman in the front of the room.
Houston
7:43 PM
Harris County commissioners move forward with $1.2B bond issue, will call special session to place on ballot
A close-up of a person's hand casting a paper ballot into a ballot box, with three U.S. flags in the background.
Houston
3:34 PM
Mid-year campaign finance reports for Harris County judge race show $2.88M in contributions to Hidalgo, del Moral Mealer since February
Microscopic view of the monkey pox virus with purple ovals and blue circles.
Houston
11:16 AM
Harris County, Houston to get 16,780 doses of monkeypox vaccine
Residents of Brazoria County will now have access to an active count of monkeypox cases within the county. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
5:22 PM
Brazoria County launches monkeypox tracker, reports second case
This is a close-up shot of a stack of 20-dollar bills.
Houston
3:48 PM
Harris County Commissioners Court approves $25.75M to relocate inmates due to overcrowding
A man with glasses in a gray suit and tie gives a speech in front of a podium. A woman wearing a face mask stands behind him in a blue dress. They stand in front of a wooden orange wall and the American and Texas flags.
Houston
5:23 PM
Harris County commissioners approve $7.75M to combat maternal mortality
A woman in a blue dress with glasses stands in front of a podium with microphones with a man to her side and a wooden wall behind her.
Houston
12:29 PM
Harris County public health updates: COVID-19, monkeypox cases rising
Clifford Tatum will succeed Isabel Longoria as Harris County's new elections adminstrator. (Courtesy Unsplash)
Houston
2:26 PM
Harris County commission names new elections administrator
The Harris County Safe School Commission members will present their findings before the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:27 PM
Commissioners name 5 members to Harris County Safe School Commission
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