Election Results: Trump coattails affect local races
By David Taylor Managing Editor It’s over. Around 1:30 a.m. Central Standard time Wednesday, former president Donald J. Trump was declared the winner in the presidential election ensuring …
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Early Voting underway in Important Election
National, State, and Local Races on the Ballot HARRIS COUNTY – Early voting started on Monday of this week for the General and Special Elections. Voters the first …
Sylvester Turner, others plan to run for 18th Congressional seat
HOUSTON–Today, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced his intention to run for the Democratic party nomination for Congress, in the historic 18th Congressional District in Texas. The district …
County passes $2.4 billion budget
Tax Rate reduced for 5th year in row HARRIS COUNTY – County commissioners last week voted for a tax rate decrease for the fifth year in a row, …
County approves $500 monthly anti-poverty payments
Uplift Harris’: to provide support for some low income households HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A program designed to help struggling families in the Houston area passed in a …
3rd Gun BuyBack set for Feb. 18
Harris County, Houston will pay up to $200 HARRIS COUNTY – Residents will now have another opportunity to sell their unwanted firearms. Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney …
Harris County plans $1.2 bond issue for November ballot
HOUSTON – Harris County leaders took the first step to put a $1.2 billion bond referendum on the November 8 ballot. The proposal would devote $100 million to …
Gun BuyBack takes 845 guns off Street
HOUSTON- Due to an overwhelming response from the public, the One Safe Houston Gun Buyback collected 845 firearms and distributed nearly $100,000 in gift cards on Saturday, July …
City, County join in Gun BuyBack program
HOUSTON – As part of his One Safe Houston initiative, Mayor Sylvester Turner is holding a Gun Buyback program to reduce the number of guns on our streets. …
Harris County Small Business Relief Fund now open for applications
COVID relief grants from $5,000 to $25,000 available until October 4 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Pct. 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis held a new conference last Monday …