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The newly approved rate of $0.59920 per $100 valuation is a decrease of $0.01250 from the FY 2019-20 tax rate of $0.61170 per $100 valuation; it is intended to mitigate rising property values across the county, officials said. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
11:16 AM Oct 27, 2020 CDT
Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approves tax rate decrease for FY 2020-21
Harris County Commissioners Court authorized The CARES Act Committee to establish a Workforce Development Program with $2.6 million at its Sept. 29 meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:32 PM Sep 30, 2020 CDT
Harris County approves $7.3M for child care assistance, workforce development programs
Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously agreed to a proposed overall Harris County tax rate of $0.59920 for fiscal year 2020-21, a decrease of $0.01250 from the overall Harris County tax rate of $0.61170 in FY 2019-20. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
3:55 PM Sep 29, 2020 CDT
Harris County commissioners set proposed FY 2020-21 tax rates, schedule public hearing and adoption dates
Data shows 4,129 area companies received Paycheck Protection Program loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. (Designed by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:30 AM Sep 28, 2020 CDT
Lake Houston-area businesses wade through rent relief, loan forgiveness
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
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The Baylor College of Medicine began administering the Moderna vaccine Dec. 29. (Courtesy Baylor College of Medicine)
Houston
2:42 PM
With vaccine distribution underway, Harris County officials call for better coordination of data
Over 18,500 total pounds of carbon dioxide have been absorbed by the native trees along Main Street in League City—equivalent to removing the air pollution caused by 20,800 miles of average passenger vehicle emissions. (Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
9:45 AM
Bay Area educators, builders aiming for sustainable futures
This is a rendering of what the median swale would have looked like along El Dorado Boulevard. (Rendering courtesy city of Houston)
Houston
11:45 AM
Residents shoot down proposed median swale along El Dorado
While Harris County has a large oil and gas presence, it is trying to grow its solar energy presence as well. (Courtesy Adobe stock)
Houston
8:00 AM
Harris County Precinct 2 works toward growth of solar energy presence
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
3:31 PM
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
5:10 PM
UPDATE: On strength of early results, Ramsey declares victory in Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner race
The newly approved rate of $0.59920 per $100 valuation is a decrease of $0.01250 from the FY 2019-20 tax rate of $0.61170 per $100 valuation; it is intended to mitigate rising property values across the county, officials said. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
10:22 AM
Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approves tax rate decrease for FY 2020-21
Houston
3:45 PM
Q&A: Candidates for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner talk COVID-19 response, criminal justice
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia (bottom) discussed several topics during a Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership webinar Oct. 5. (Screenshot courtesy Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership)
Houston
2:30 PM
Harris County Precinct 2 commissioner discusses Port of Houston, homelessness during webinar
Harris County Commissioners Court authorized The CARES Act Committee to establish a Workforce Development Program with $2.6 million at its Sept. 29 meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
10:00 AM
Harris County approves $7.3M for child care assistance, workforce development programs