Houston, Harris County scramble to determine effects of Trump pause of federal funds
On Tuesday, Houston and Harris County were rushing to determine how President Donald Trump’s block on federal grants and help…
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Houston-area freshman legislators aim to make their voices heard as session gets underway
State Representative Jeff Barry has been preparing for his first session of the Texas Legislature in the months since Election…
Houston to end hybrid work for municipal employees, bringing 1,600 back to the office
The mayor’s office said Wednesday that about 1,600 city of Houston workers will resume full-time work as part of the…
Erroneous speed limit sign pops up on Polk Street. Who is responsible? No one knows.
On the sidewalk, people walked slowly while cars zoomed by. Two police policemen on horseback were chatting as they wandered…
From 50-year legislator to Houston mayor, the transition was not always easy for John Whitmire
John Whitmire’s first year in office was no exception to Houston’s reputation for making life difficult for its mayors. In…
Harris County unveils backup power mandate for nursing homes, assisted living facilities
Harris County is one of the first counties in Texas to impose a requirement that assisted living institutions and nursing…
Harris County approves nearly $500,000 in legal fees for former elections administrator
On Thursday, the Harris County Commissioners Court decided to reimburse former elections administrator Cliff Tatum for nearly half a million…
Harris County eviction court diversion results in 44% drop of cases landlord wins by default
Tecorya Davis entered the courtroom with a shuffle. Head lowered, shoulders hunched, tears falling silently. In late October, she commented,…
Houston Fire Department opens door to rehiring former firefighters to bolster ranks
A fellow firefighter sneaked into the room and started secretly taking his own images while Robert Acosta posed for them….
Houston, Harris County allocate all $1.5 billion in American Rescue Plan funding by deadline
Residents may not know how the city will use the remaining funds until early next year, even though Harris County…
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