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Houston
8:18 AM Apr 1, 2021 CDT
Harris County officials take aim at increase in violent crime
With violent crime on the rise over the past year, Harris County commissioners unanimously voted to invest $3 million into overtime pay for law enforcement officials March 30 that is meant to help investigators target violent criminals in several key areas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:15 PM Mar 30, 2021 CDT
Harris County puts $3M toward law enforcement overtime pay in fight against rising violent crime
From left: Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis speak on equitable practices in vaccine distribution at a March 25 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County judge's office)
Houston
2:10 PM Mar 25, 2021 CDT
‘No one gets left behind’: Harris County prioritizes COVID-19 vaccine access for vulnerable residents
A map presented to Harris County commissioners at a March 9 meeting shows Halls Bayou, Greens Bayou and the San Jacinto River watershed among those that are less than 50% funded when it comes to the county's 2018 flood-control bond program. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County)
Houston
3:45 PM Mar 9, 2021 CST
More than 3 years after Hurricane Harvey, several east Harris County watersheds remain behind on flood-control funding
apartment building side view
Houston
12:17 PM Feb 10, 2021 CST
Harris County, Houston partner on new $159 million rental relief program
The Baylor College of Medicine began administering the Moderna vaccine Dec. 29. (Courtesy Baylor College of Medicine)
Houston
5:58 PM Jan 5, 2021 CST
With vaccine distribution underway, Harris County officials call for better coordination of data
Harris County is moving forward with several new initiatives that will put $2.5 million into programs meant to help immigrants in the county obtain legal services and for immigrant crime victims obtain visas that allow them to get legal representation without fear of deportation. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
8:12 PM Nov 10, 2020 CST
Harris County moves forward on immigrant legal service fund, protections for crime victims
Democrat Michael Moore (left) is running against Republican Tom Ramsey for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner.
Houston
7:47 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
UPDATE: On strength of early results, Ramsey declares victory in Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner race
Houston
4:35 PM Oct 8, 2020 CDT
Q&A: Candidates for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner talk COVID-19 response, criminal justice
Members of the Harris County Commissioners Court are expected to discuss where to set the property tax rate for fiscal year 2020-21 at a Sept. 29 meeting, and a recently released recommendation from the county's budget office suggests a no-new-revenue rate could be proposed to support the county's general needs. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
4:29 PM Sep 28, 2020 CDT
Harris County budget office recommends tax rate decrease ahead of Sept. 29 discussion
Vehicles drive alongside the Tomball Tollway in Harris County. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:43 PM Sep 16, 2020 CDT
Newly formed corporation could divert Harris County toll road revenue to non-mobility projects
Residents and landlords can apply to the program through Sept. 2. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
4:03 PM Sep 1, 2020 CDT
Residents, landlords have through Sept. 2 to apply to Harris County's rent relief program
A Harris County program designed to provide relief to residents behind on their rent as a result of the coronavirus is getting a boost in funding. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
5:14 PM Aug 25, 2020 CDT
Harris County boosts funding, extends deadlines for rental assistance
Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis is calling on the county to look into a pilot program that could provide funding for legal defense for indigent renters facing eviction. Ellis said the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the vulnerabilities that low-income renters face. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
12:16 PM Jul 29, 2020 CDT
Harris County prepares for surge in evictions as federal protections, unemployment boost end
The order requires anyone age 10 or older to wear face coverings while patronizing businesses that serve the public. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:05 PM Jun 30, 2020 CDT
Harris County disaster declaration, mask order extended through Aug. 26
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announces a partnership between the city, Harris County and a team of nonprofits to address chronic homelessness at a July 1 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Houston
3:07 PM Jul 1, 2020 CDT
Updated: Harris County, Houston commit $58 million to program that could "functionally end chronic homelessness" in the county
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Houston
7:16 AM
Harris County officials take aim at increase in violent crime
With violent crime on the rise over the past year, Harris County commissioners unanimously voted to invest $3 million into overtime pay for law enforcement officials March 30 that is meant to help investigators target violent criminals in several key areas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
1:36 PM
Harris County puts $3M toward law enforcement overtime pay in fight against rising violent crime
From left: Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis speak on equitable practices in vaccine distribution at a March 25 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County judge's office)
Houston
12:32 PM
‘No one gets left behind’: Harris County prioritizes COVID-19 vaccine access for vulnerable residents
A map presented to Harris County commissioners at a March 9 meeting shows Halls Bayou, Greens Bayou and the San Jacinto River watershed among those that are less than 50% funded when it comes to the county's 2018 flood-control bond program. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County)
Houston
1:00 PM
More than 3 years after Hurricane Harvey, several east Harris County watersheds remain behind on flood-control funding
Most of the electric grid in Texas is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which is not linked to other interconnected national electrical systems. (Courtesy Electric Reliability Council of Texas)
Houston
2:13 PM
Leaving the Texas power grid 'not likely to be an option' for Harris County, official says
Janice Rains-Moran (center) and her daughter Danielle Rains speak in late January with Troy, one of the many homeless people who live in Clear Lake. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:00 AM
'It's here in Clear Lake': Homelessness not only a downtown Houston problem
Most of the electric grid in Texas is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which is not linked to other national interconnected systems. (Courtesy Electric Reliability Council of Texas)
Houston
11:24 AM
Harris County to begin exploring alternatives to Texas power grid at Feb. 26 meeting
Boil-water notices are in place for several Houston-area cities. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
10:46 AM
Here is where to get free water in the Bay Area on Feb. 19
apartment building side view
Houston
10:12 AM
Harris County, Houston partner on new $159 million rental relief program
Population growth in the Spring and Klein area outpaced both Harris County and the state of Texas over the past five years. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:00 AM
DATA: Spring-Klein's population grew nearly 15.5% between 2014-19