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A voter shows up to vote at the Moody Park Community Center during the July runoff election in Harris County. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:20 PM Oct 9, 2020 CDT
With counties across U.S. facing poll worker shortages, Harris County aims to be overprepared
A plan to send mail ballot applications to all registered voters in Harris County prior to the November election has drawn the attention of the Texas secretary of state's office. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:27 PM Sep 13, 2020 CDT
As Harris County prepares to send mail ballot applications, state requests quick ruling in appeal
Houston
10:12 AM Sep 11, 2020 CDT
Cy-Fair ISD teachers push for safe working environments in 2020-21
Christopher Hollins spoke at a Sept. 10 press conference about how the county is preparing for the November 2020 general election. (Screenshot courtesy Zoom)
Houston
5:53 PM Sep 10, 2020 CDT
Harris County clerk 'confident' in court victory in mail ballot case
A plan to send mail ballot applications to all registered voters in Harris County prior to the November election has drawn the attention of the Texas secretary of state's office. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:00 PM Aug 28, 2020 CDT
State officials call on Harris County to halt plan to send mail ballot applications to all registered voters
Houston
4:27 PM Aug 27, 2020 CDT
‘We had hit a wall’: How a Cy-Fair teachers union came to sue the school district
Cy-Fair American Federation of Teachers members speak at a recent board meeting. (Screenshot courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Houston
10:36 AM Aug 17, 2020 CDT
UPDATE: Cy-Fair ISD teachers once again required to report to campuses starting Aug. 18
TASA leaders said in the letter that changing guidelines coming from the state are overly complicated and have only created confusion. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:49 PM Jul 30, 2020 CDT
Texas Association of School Administrators asks state for more local control, clear guidelines in 2020-21
Houston
2:59 PM Jun 15, 2020 CDT
Debates ensue over mail voting as July runoffs approach in Harris County
The ruling from federal Judge Fred Biery is the latest in the ongoing debate over whether access to mail ballots should be expanded in Texas during the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
4:17 PM May 20, 2020 CDT
Updated: Appeals court blocks vote-by-mail expansion; Texas Supreme Court hears separate case
Any Texas voter who lacks immunity to COVID-19 is qualified to request a mail-in ballot, according to a recent court decision. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
6:00 PM May 14, 2020 CDT
Texas appeals court temporarily upholds expansion of mail-in voting during pandemic
Harris County Clerk Diane Trautman announced she will resign from her position due to the coronavirus and personal health concerns. Her last day will be May 31. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:46 PM May 11, 2020 CDT
Harris County clerk announces resignation, citing coronavirus, health concerns
(Designed by José Dennis/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:30 AM May 7, 2020 CDT
Gov. Abbott: Texans can no longer be jailed for violating COVID-19 orders
A new Stay Home-Work Safe order in Harris County will run through May 20 unless extended further. The new order is in alignment with orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott allowing certain businesses to reopen at 25% capacity. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:32 PM May 4, 2020 CDT
Harris County issues new Stay Home-Work Safe order through May 20 aligned with state guidelines
The $12 million investment in Harris County comes amid a debate in Texas over whether the coronavirus pandemic is a legitimate reason for a voter to request a mail-in ballot under the umbrella of "disability." (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
12:03 PM Apr 29, 2020 CDT
Harris County commits to universal access to mail ballots with $12M investment
Every year, all property in Harris County is given an appraised value, which goes into determining property tax bills later on. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Appraisal District)
Houston
5:56 PM Apr 23, 2020 CDT
Harris County home values rise by 6% on average; coronavirus disaster will not trigger tax relief
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
From left: State Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown; Williamson County Commissioner Cynthia Long, Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell and Austin City Council Member Mackenzie Kelly met for a Feb. 10 press conference to object to the purchase of the Candlewood Suites hotel in North Austin. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
6:07 PM
Austin City Council plan to convert North Austin hotel into homeless housing spurs legislation from senator, piques AG’s interest
A Jan. 1 ruling from the Texas Supreme Court stopped local orders that would have closed all dine-in service at bars and restaurants after 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 1 and Jan. 2.
Austin
7:58 PM
Texas Supreme Court blocks order to close dine-in service early at all Travis County bars
The letter came a week after Longoria was virtually sworn into the office by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Nov. 18. (Screenshot via Zoom)
Houston
9:36 AM
Harris County scrambles to make creation of Elections Administrator Office lawful after Attorney General's letter identifies deficiencies
An election official directs a car to a spot at the Humble Civic Center's drive-thru voting location. (Andy Li/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:35 AM
Texas Supreme Court rules Harris County drive-thru, curbside voting can continue
Oct. 23 is the last day Texas voters can apply for a vote-by-mail ballot. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:05 PM
Tackling Texas' vote-by-mail system: Applying, delivering, tracking your ballot
Gov. Greg Abbott's Oct. 1 order for one absentee ballot collection location per Texas county is again in effect after a temporary stay issued by the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (Screenshot of April 17 press conference)
Austin
9:15 AM
THE LATEST: Texas counties allowed only 1 drop-off location for absentee ballots after court of appeals grants temporary stay
Houston
2:00 PM
Naskila Gaming seeks support for new gambling bill
Sparks continue to fly following Austin City Council's historic decision to reduce the Austin Police Department budget by as much as $150 million. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune)
Austin
6:00 PM
Governor attacks, billboards and PACs: Austin decision to cut police budget creates firestorm
Since May 22, various authorities have released at least 11 major coronavirus guidelines related to school operations. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Austin
3:00 PM
How coronavirus guidelines have changed for Texas school districts since May
Austin
11:30 AM
Comal and New Braunfels ISDs to begin 2020-21 school year with in-person and remote learning