Applause for our Voters and Poll Workers
Harris County, you never fail to impress. Across the country, people are buzzing about the incredible numbers of voters we have had during our early vote period. By …
Lina Hidalgo
Residents protest Pollution from Concrete Plant on Hartwick
ALDINE – Residents on Hartwick Street, who live near a busy Concrete Batch plant, are complaining that the neighborhood is filled with pollution, causing health problems for the …
$1,200 in COVID-19 relief money available
HARRIS COUNTY — Harris County has issued a new $40 million COVID19 relief fund to help residents in need during the pandemic that will be administered by Houston …
Statement on State Voter Suppression Efforts
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued the following statement in response to Governor Abbott’s executive order closing down 11 mail-in ballot drop-off locations in Harris County 33 days …
HC Judge Hidalgo urges voters to register
Deadline is October 5 HOUSTON – Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, along with Houston Rockets manager Doug Hall, and Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins, held a news conference …
County rent assistance available
Commissioners vote $25 million; application info here Harris County, Texas – Friday, August 14, 2020, The Harris County Commissioners and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo unanimously approved a …
County passes COVID relief bills
$25 Million for Economic Relief; $32 Million for Digital Divide HARRIS COUNTY – With the COVID-19 Pandemic continuing to affect the nation’s health and economy, and Congress unable …
Application period opens for Harris County small business recovery fund
Grants of up to $25,000 Available; Recipients Will be Selected at End of 10 Day Application Window Harris County, Texas – July 13, 2020 – Eligible businesses can …
Masks now mandatory
Harris County and Houston have issued orders requiring masks for businesses and customers. Violating businesses are subject to fines. Mayor Turner joins “Big City” Texas mayors in urging …