Harris County officials push back after Gov. Greg Abbott calls for state takeover of elections
HOUSTON – Harris County officials are pushing back after Governor Greg Abbott suggested the state should take over…
Commissioners lift burn ban in unincorporated Harris County
Effective Dec. 5, the Harris County Commissioners Court has lifted a burn ban in unincorporated Harris County, the…
Harris County will implement AI to expedite permitting process for new builds – Houston Public Media
Macie Kelly / Houston Public Media Citing successes in Austin and Los Angeles, Harris County leaders last week…
Harris County commissioners pass countywide worksite safety policy
A standardized worksite safety policy establishing countywide safety protocols to strengthen worker protections is now approved, following Harris…
Commissioners pass burn ban in unincorporated Harris County amid dry conditions
Harris County commissioners implemented a burn ban beginning Oct. 16 for unincorporated Harris County due to what county…
PREVIEW: Harris County commissioners to discuss countywide hiring freeze, panhandling regulations
Harris County commissioners will meet Oct. 16 with more than 500 agenda items on the docket, including potential…
Harris County looks to close inmate outsourcing amid high costs
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has reduced the number of jail inmates housed outside of the county since…
Harris County commissioners vote to expand HART, a crisis intervention program – Houston Public Media
AP Photo/David J. Phillip FILE: Contact tracers work at Harris County Public Health contact tracing facility Thursday, June…
Harris County’s nonviolent 911 response program approved for countywide expansion
Harris County’s nonviolent 911 response program was approved for countywide implementation, including all unincorporated areas, after Harris County…