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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
6:26 PM Aug 11, 2020 CDT
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
4:07 PM Aug 7, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: Harris Co. commissioners eyeing property tax rates
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
4:01 PM Jul 15, 2020 CDT
Harris County begins exploring voter registration, election alternatives
The Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund is a $30 million fund administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation that aims to financially assist vulnerable individuals and families with essential needs who do not otherwise qualify for other pandemic-related assistance. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
1:59 PM Jun 15, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: Here's how to apply for assistance through the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund
The new Atascocita Park features a boardwalk overlooking a 2-acre natural lake. (Courtesy Harris County Precinct 2)
Houston
7:00 PM Jun 12, 2020 CDT
June opening date set for new 21-acre Atascocita Park
As protests over George Floyd's death continue throughout the country and protesters continue to call for criminal justice reform, Harris County constables said they hope the public has not lost faith in their officers. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:35 PM Jun 11, 2020 CDT
George Floyd's death prompts Harris County sheriff, constables to re-evaluate use-of-force policies
Two weeks after Houston native George Floyd died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Harris County Commissioners Court is set to consider several items that relate to criminal justice reform during its June 9 meeting. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:04 PM Jun 8, 2020 CDT
Criminal justice reform to take center stage at Harris County's June 9 Commissioners Court meeting
Harris County homeowners who are age 65 or older or who have disabilities can expect property tax relief this year in the form of expanded property tax exemptions. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
4:44 PM May 22, 2020 CDT
Harris County unanimously votes to increase homestead exemptions for seniors, the disabled
Previously set to expire May 20, the disaster declaration allows the county to adequately respond to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said during the meeting. (Screenshot courtesy ABC 13)
Houston
3:42 PM May 20, 2020 CDT
Harris County further extends disaster declaration through June 10
Hollins, who said he has no intentions of running for the office, will serve as interim county clerk throughout the remainder of 2020 until a new county clerk is elected in November. (Courtesy Christopher Hollins)
Houston
12:32 PM May 20, 2020 CDT
Commissioners appoint Christopher Hollins interim Harris County clerk beginning June 1
Harris County Commissioners Court upped the funding for the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund from $15 million previously approved April 28 to $30 million during its May 19 meeting. (Screenshot via Zoom)
Houston
5:04 PM May 19, 2020 CDT
Commissioners Court doubles Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund
Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper
Houston
4:29 PM Apr 8, 2020 CDT
Harris County in ‘standoff’ over proposed inmate release to curb coronavirus spread
Figure Four Partners, a subsidiary of Perry Homes, has offered to let government partners purchase Woodridge Village, a 268-acre development that Kingwood residents allege caused flooding in their communities, such as Elm Grove Village. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper) (Designed by Ethan Pham/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:00 AM Apr 8, 2020 CDT
Harris County commissioners vote to continue negotiations, partner with entities on Woodridge Village property acquisition
In partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council, Harris County launched a $10 million Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program on April 7 to help small businesses on the road to recovery. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
6:25 PM Apr 7, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: H-GAC no longer accepting applications for Harris County's Small Business Economic Assistance Loan Program
With 12 confirmed coronavirus cases in the Greater Houston area as of March 10, Harris County Commissioners Court passed several measures to better prepare itself in the face of a global outbreak. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:42 PM Mar 10, 2020 CDT
Harris County looks to ramp up coronavirus preparedness, testing capabilities
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
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Vehicles drive alongside the Tomball Tollway in Harris County. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:28 PM
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
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