Mural at library emphasizes the importance of the census
HOUSTON (June 18, 2020) – Unifying. Diverse. Inclusive. Three things that books, libraries and Census 2020 have in common. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo debuted the fourth of …
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Judge Hidalgo, Sheriff Gonzalez announce measures to reduce Gun-Related Violence
Commissioners Court Considers Expansion of “Safe Surrender” Program to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence Harris County, Texas – October 29, 2019, The expansion of a weapon-surrender program designed …
Imelda Recovery Community Forum: Angry homeowners demand flood relief now
By Gilbert Hoffman An information forum held last week at BakerRipley was attended by several hundred, and as the evening wore on the audience vented anger and frustration …
World class BMX Bike Park opens in North Houston
NORTH HOUSTON – A ribbon cutting was held last Friday, August 16 for a huge new World Class Bike Park and BMX track. This $25 million dollar project …
“Civic Saturdays” meeting in East Aldine
East Aldine’s new Town Center was the site of a “Civic Saturday” workshop last Saturday. Hundreds turned out to talk with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, heads of …
Commissioner Ellis opposes DA’s 31.7% budget increase to hire 102 prosecutors
County Should Invest Tax Dollars in Reforms that Will Make Our Communities Safer and Our Justice System More Fair, Efficient and Effective for All People HARRIS COUNTY, TX …
Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Street Olympics Officials Kick-off Exciting Summer Games
Young Athletes Light Olympic Flame and Demonstrate “Street Games” that will Keep them Engaged in Positive Activities this Summer Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, joined by about 80 …
Harris County encourages residents to prepare ahead of Hurricane Season
Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 6-12 (Houston, TX) – Harris County Commissioners Court has designated May 6-12, 2018 as Hurricane Preparedness Week. This year, Commissioners Court presented the Harris …
Pct. 1 Commissioner Ellis plans $30M in “Complete Streets” improvements
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on March 13 announced a joint agreement in which Precinct One will pay $30 million to improve seven …