Tag: Harris County
Survey: Harris County voters support using public funds to renovate Astrodome | Houston Public Media
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Harris County voters overwhelmingly support using public funds to renovate the Astrodome for use as an entertainment venue, according to a new survey...
Ben Taub Hospital expansion set to include nearly 9-acre land seizure from Hermann Park | Houston Public Media
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A major expansion of the Ben Taub Hospital in the Texas Medical Center is set to include the seizure...
Survey: Former Mayor Annise Parker favored by voters for 2026 Harris County Judge election | Houston Public Media
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Harris County voters slightly favor former Houston Mayor Annise Parker in the 2026 Harris County Judge election next year, according...
Small percentage of Harris County residents registered for flood control district’s warning alerts | Houston Public Media
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Flood warnings and weather alert systems have been top of mind in Texas since a wall of rainwater surged down the...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo reports spike in campaign funds, almost entirely from legal services refunds | Houston Public Media
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The latest campaign finance filing by Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo – who has not yet revealed whether she intends to...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 15, 2025) | Houston Public Media
In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, our hosts talk with Houston Public Media reporter Sarah Grunau, who discusses her reports highlighting the recent...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 11, 2025) | Houston Public Media
In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut”, we hear Frank and Celeste's conversation with Harris County Commissioner for Precinct 3 Tom Ramsey, who discusses...
Harris County commissioners vote to proceed with some flood bond projects amidst $1 billion shortfall | Houston Public Media
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Following a revelation that Harris County has about a $1 billion funding shortfall for earmarked...
32-year-old man dies after altercation with detention officers while on his way out of Harris County Jail | Houston Public Media
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A 32-year-old man who was being escorted out of the Harris County Jail early Tuesday morning died after he...
‘Young victims from Houston’ among those killed in Central Texas floods, Houston mayor says | Houston Public Media
Houston-area residents are among those reported dead and missing in Central Texas, where flooding on Friday killed at least 27 people, according to local...