Tag: Harris County
Texas’ new bail laws could increase Harris County’s jail population, court case backlog | Houston Public Media
A state constitutional amendment approved by Texas voters last year gives judges the authority to deny bail to more criminal defendants while they await...
Harris County elections officials find more than 100 voter registrations illegally tied to P.O. boxes | Houston Public Media
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The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar's Office has found more than 100 voter registrations linked to private...
1 million gallons of sulfuric acid leaks into Houston Ship Channel, officials say | Houston Public Media
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Air and water quality were being monitored Saturday after about 1 million gallons of sulfuric acid was released into the Houston...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott backs firefighters union president Marty Lancton for Harris County Judge | Houston Public Media
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In his efforts to turn Harris County red, Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Houston firefighters union leader Marty Lancton for...
Harris Co. employee pay (Dec. 15, 2025) | Houston Public Media
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Harris County Democratic Party reprimands Houston Mayor John Whitmire, withholds future endorsement | Houston Public Media
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire's political party of more than five decades admonished him on Sunday — barring the lifelong Democrat from...
Harris County commissioners bash ‘subpar’ pay equity study | Houston Public Media
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Harris County commissioners on Thursday slammed a consulting firm over the results of a costly pay equity study they said was riddled with errors.
The...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces separation from husband David James | Houston Public Media
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, in a social media post on Monday, announced she had separated from her husband, David James, calling...
Harris County will implement AI to expedite permitting process for new builds | Houston Public Media
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Citing successes in Austin and Los Angeles, Harris County leaders last week approved a two-year pilot program to...
Harris County Jail inmate dies after contracting bacterial meningitis, sheriff’s office says | Houston Public Media
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A 53-year-old Harris County Jail inmate died Thursday after being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office....
