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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
1:50 PM Dec 2, 2020 CST
Harris County scrambles to make creation of Elections Administrator Office lawful after Attorney General's letter identifies deficiencies
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo also spearheaded an effort to establish a $10 million Early Childhood Impact Fund, which was approved in a split 3-2 vote Oct. 27. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
5:27 PM Oct 27, 2020 CDT
Harris County establishes $10M Early Childhood Impact Fund, selects organizations to administer additional $7.3M in assistance
The city of Houston must still agree to the county's conditions, and an interlocal agreement must be approved before the land can be purchased. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:39 AM Sep 23, 2020 CDT
Harris County commissioners approve earnest money contract for Woodridge Village development
Harris County is exploring the creation of a new official in charge of elections, which would take effect Nov. 18, after the 2020 election cycle. (Graphic by Anya Gallant/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:37 PM Aug 12, 2020 CDT
Harris County moves forward with creation of elections administrator office
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 has caused flooding in their communities, such as Elm Grove Village. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:47 PM Jul 30, 2020 CDT
Commissioners discuss status of interlocal agreement with city of Houston for Woodridge Village development
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
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
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
March 3 is the election day for the primaries. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
8:08 PM Mar 3, 2020 CST
Updated: Ellis wins race for Harris County Commissioner Precinct 1
March 3 is the Election Day for the primaries. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:16 PM Mar 2, 2020 CST
Candidates for Harris County Precinct 1 commissioner discuss flooding, mobility, population growth
The Texas Transportation Institute's 2019 report ranked Northpark Drive the most congested road in the Lake Houston area. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:15 AM Feb 3, 2020 CST
As officials target busiest roads in Lake Houston area, future of Harris County mobility projects are rocky
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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis received the COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 30. (Courtesy HTV)
Houston
4:05 PM
Black Houston-area officials receive coronavirus vaccine publicly to dissuade fears
At a Dec. 15 meeting, Harris County also voted to renew a partnership agreement with the Houston Food Bank. (Courtesy Houston Food Bank)
Houston
1:54 PM
Harris County on track to allocate all CARES Act funding as deadline approaches
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
Houston BCycle is adding e-bikes to its fleet for the first time Nov. 19. (Courtesy Houston BCycle)
Houston
4:11 PM
Houston BCycle rolls out new e-bikes in Midtown
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
A new $40 million COVID-19 relief fund is opening to Harris County residents from Nov. 2-6. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
2:37 PM
Harris County to provide $40 million in new needs-based COVID-19 relief funding starting Nov. 2
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo also spearheaded an effort to establish a $10 million Early Childhood Impact Fund, which was approved in a split 3-2 vote Oct. 27. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:15 PM
Harris County establishes $10M Early Childhood Impact Fund, selects organizations to administer additional $7.3M in assistance
Fort Bend Parkway
Houston
3:00 PM
Harris County commissioners ax potential Fort Bend Parkway extension
Vehicles drive alongside the Tomball Tollway in Harris County. (Anna Lotz/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:15 PM
Newly formed corporation could divert Harris County toll road revenue to non-mobility projects
Several taxing entities in Harris County and Cy-Fair have either recently adopted or are preparing to adopt tax rates for the 2020-21 fiscal year. This year, the coronavirus pandemic could force districts to make tough decisions. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
11:00 AM
As tax rate talks continue, some push for cuts, conservative budgeting