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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
Members of the public gather for a tour of the Houston Astrodome in 2018. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:13 PM Mar 29, 2021 CDT
Group to launch public feedback campaign in April on Astrodome plans
Barbie Robinson was named the new executive director of the Harris County Public Health Department on March 9. (Courtesy Harris County)
Houston
2:22 PM Mar 10, 2021 CST
Harris County names Barbie Robinson new director of public health
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
Three "mass community vaccination sites" are slated to open in Texas on Feb. 24—including one at NRG Stadium in Houston—to provide vaccines for COVID-19. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Houston
3:28 PM Feb 10, 2021 CST
FEMA to open mass vaccination site at NRG Stadium as part of federal pilot program
apartment building side view
Houston
12:17 PM Feb 10, 2021 CST
Harris County, Houston partner on new $159 million rental relief program
Houston
4:40 PM Feb 4, 2021 CST
New effort to track economic equity in Harris County
At a Jan. 15 emergency court hearing, officials came up with a plan to try to reduce the inmate population at the Harris County Jail that centers on hosting more bail reduction hearings. (Courtesy Brian Jackson/Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:59 PM Jan 15, 2021 CST
With open beds dwindling, officials look for ways to reduce Harris County jail population
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
At a Dec. 15 meeting, Harris County also voted to renew a partnership agreement with the Houston Food Bank. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Houston
3:47 PM Dec 15, 2020 CST
Harris County on track to allocate all CARES Act funding as deadline approaches
The Harris County Flood Control District has begun work on channel improvements near the Timberlake Estates and Ravensway neighborhoods in Cy-Fair, which is expected to be completed in 2021. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:51 AM Dec 3, 2020 CST
Despite millions spent on projects, flooding to remain a reality for many on Cypress Creek, experts say
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
Several named storms have brought heavy rainfall to the Houston area during the 2020 hurricane season amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:13 PM Oct 30, 2020 CDT
In the midst of 2020’s economic downturn, Harris County continues to consider social vulnerability when prioritizing flood mitigation projects
Oct. 15 is the last day to complete the Census. (Chance Flowers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:00 PM Oct 14, 2020 CDT
Deadline to fill out Census set for end of day Oct. 15
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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
Members of the public gather for a tour of the Houston Astrodome in 2018. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:21 PM
Group to launch public feedback campaign in April on Astrodome plans
At one point during the winter storm, about 80% of city of Katy residents were without power, Mayor Bill Hastings said. (Courtesy city of Katy)
Houston
4:09 PM
Katy-area community moves toward recovery after ‘nightmare’ storm
Montgomery County Emergency Services No. 10 contracts with the Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire services. (Kara McIntyre/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:55 AM
ESD 10 votes to notify the Magnolia fire department of terminating its contract; entities see leadership shakeup amid lawsuit
Legal battles continue between Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 and Cypress Creek EMS. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
11:43 AM
Harris County Emergency Services District No. 11 wins battles in court cases against Cypress Creek EMS
Houston
8:10 AM
Montgomery County ramps up vaccination distribution in first quarter of 2021
Barbie Robinson was named the new executive director of the Harris County Public Health Department on March 9. (Courtesy Harris County)
Houston
10:57 AM
Harris County names Barbie Robinson new director of public health
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
Montgomery County commissioners discussed an accusation of theft due to Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding during a March 9 meeting. (Ben Thompson/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:08 AM
Montgomery County commissioners ask for apology from The Woodlands Township over theft accusation