Tag: Harris County
Harris County’s new worksite standards policy will provide rest breaks in high temperatures | Houston Public Media
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Harris County’s new worksite safety policy, aimed at establishing better standards for construction projects, will make it easier to...
Ken Paxton sues Harris County over its immigrant legal defense fund | Houston Public Media
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit on Monday against Harris County after its commissioners recently drew backlash for renewing...
Greg Abbott announces reelection campaign for record fourth term as Texas governor | Houston Public Media
Gov. Greg Abbott is running for a fourth term as Texas governor. The Republican announced his decision Sunday at a golf course in Houston.
“This...
Election Results 2025: Harris County, District 18 U.S. House special election | Houston Public Media
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Voters in Sylvester Turner’s historically Democratic district are selecting his replacement after his death this year. There are also school board races in Cy-Fair...
Early voting turnout was 8% in Harris County with congressional seat, school board races on ballot | Houston Public Media
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Friday was the last day to vote early for the Nov. 4 election.
A little more than 8% of the...
Panhandling restrictions in unincorporated Harris County fail after split commissioner vote | Houston Public Media
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An item to consider adopting panhandling restrictions in unincorporated areas of Harris County failed after commissioners cast a split vote on Thursday.
In his...
Harris County drops charges against 4 protesters arrested during rainbow crosswalk removal | Houston Public Media
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On Friday, the Harris County District Attorney's Office dropped the charges against four people arrested earlier this week during a protest...
What’s next for the Blodgett Street bike lanes in Houston’s Third Ward? | Houston Public Media
Dominic Anthony Walsh
The 1.8-mile, $5.6 million bicycle lanes along Blodgett Street next to Texas Southern University are the subject of an ongoing review by...
Harris County commissioners authorize jail study amid repeated non-compliance state orders | Houston Public Media
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The Harris County Jail, which has continuously stayed out of compliance with the state’s minimum jail standards for months,...
Harris County Flood Control District disputes Hidalgo’s calls for ethics reform | Houston Public Media
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is making calls for transparency after a Monday audit showed the Harris County Flood Control...
