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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
Attendees waited in line at The Fountain of Praise church to pay their final respects to George Floyd on June 8. (Claire Shoop/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:40 PM Jun 10, 2020 CDT
As George Floyd is buried, Harris County launches broad range of criminal justice studies
Harris County residents will be required to wear face coverings when out in public for at least 30 days beginning April 27. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:48 PM Apr 24, 2020 CDT
Harris County commissioner calls for discussion of 'face covering' order, legal penalties at April 28 meeting
Drivers will not have to pay tolls on county toll roads through April 29, a move supporters said is meant to help "essential" employees who continue to go to work during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
9:46 AM Mar 25, 2020 CDT
Harris County suspends toll road tolls, extends disaster declaration through April 29
County Judge Lina Hidalgo (center), Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Public Health Executive Director Umair A. Shah spoke at a March 5 press conference about Harris County's first confirmed COVID-19 cases. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:34 AM Mar 24, 2020 CDT
Stay-at-home order given for all nonessential employees in Harris County
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 at a Feb. 25 meeting to begin a search process to replace Chief Budget Officer Bill Jackson (far right). (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:44 AM Feb 26, 2020 CST
Harris County commissioners vote to replace budget director
The Harris County Commissioners Court discussed the budget for the Harris County sheriff's office in the upcoming fiscal year. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:54 AM Jan 30, 2020 CST
As population grows in unincorporated Harris County, the sheriff's office looks to keep up
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner addresses the Texas General Land Office at a Dec. 11 public hearing. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:19 PM Dec 12, 2019 CST
Houston area leaders call for more federal flood dollars at public meeting
Harris County was among the taxing entities facing a debate over how to set its tax rate in advance of new state laws.
Houston Metro
6:15 PM Oct 28, 2019 CDT
Entities set tax rates ahead of new state law
Houston Metro
2:10 PM Dec 21, 2018 CST
High turnout, straight ticket voting helped Democrats win seats in 2018 midterms, experts say
Houston Metro
5:45 PM Dec 20, 2018 CST
Here's what November election results mean for Cy-Fair and Harris County next year
Elections results are in. Here's what you missed.
Houston Metro
1:32 PM Nov 8, 2016 CST
Steve Radack, Kevin Roberts and Mark Herman among the victorious Cy-Fair area candidates in last night's election
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Residents and landlords can apply to the program through Sept. 2. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
2:28 PM
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
3:27 PM
Harris County boosts funding, extends deadlines for rental assistance
With many school districts starting the school year remotely or offering remote instruction options for the 2020-21 school year, access to the internet and internet-accessible devices will be vital for educating amidst a global pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:55 PM
Harris County aims to end digital divide among students through new $32.1M program
Harris County leaders discussed this week whether to raise or lower property taxes. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
3:02 PM
UPDATED: Harris Co. commissioners eyeing property tax rates
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
2:30 PM
Harris County prepares for surge in evictions as federal protections, unemployment boost end
The way elections are run and voters are registered in Harris County could look different following the 2020 elections, as Harris County Commissioners Court has begun exploring alternatives to the county's current democratic system. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:59 AM
Harris County begins exploring voter registration, election alternatives
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke about the county's continuing response to COVID-19 and a new small-business coronavirus relief program at a July 13 press conference. (Screenshot via Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management)
Houston
11:41 AM
Harris County now accepting applications for $30M small-business assistance program
(Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
7:00 AM
El Dorado Boulevard widening underway
The order requires anyone age 10 or older to wear face coverings while patronizing businesses that serve the public. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:08 PM
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
1:28 PM
Updated: Harris County, Houston commit $58 million to program that could "functionally end chronic homelessness" in the county