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Recent News About Harris County
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Feeling the heat: 'We're going to need every megawatt-hour we can get'
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) warned that high temperatures might be more taxing on the state's electrical grid than expected.
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Harris County Commissioners to consider $40,000 per month for no-bid contract for 'executive protection services'
On tomorrow’s Commissioners Court agenda (Item No. 201) is a request from the Purchasing Department to approve a no-bid contract to XMi Protection, LLC for three months of “executive protection services for the Harris County Office of County Administration” at a cost of $121,000.
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County paid $885,000 on the vaccine contract after Hidalgo decided to cancel it
The more we learn about Harris County’s vaccine outreach contract, the more it stinks.
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Mealer: 'It’s time for Lina and her staff to tell the truth, own up to their behavior, and resign'
Today, Alexandra del Moral Mealer, a Republican candidate for Harris County Judge, released the following statement regarding Lina Hidalgo's office.
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Harris County concealed missing votes for over 48 hours
The last thing we needed right now was a grossly incompetently run election and elected officials then dissembling about what happened.
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'We're a big county': Harris County elections head Longoria denies vote counting debacle
In response to Texas Secretary of State John B. Scott's announcement that Harris County's votes could be delayed, the county's elections administrator, Isabel Longoria, asserted that her office "prioritizes accuracy over speed."
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Houston receives a mere 2% in total federal flood relief funds
Counties in Texas will receive nearly $500 million in federal relief funds to address flooding.
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'It's about looking to the future': Houston, Harris County create Special Events Task Force
In the aftermath of the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Houston and Harris County have joined forces to form a Special Events Task Force that will aim to prevent a repeat of that deadly event.
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Former interim Harris County clerk announces bid for Houston mayor: 'Y'all with me? Let's go'
Former interim Harris County clerk Chris Hollins announced his run for Houston mayor on Feb. 7.
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'The people deserve better': Hidalgo criticized for actions during funeral of officer killed in Houston
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is under fire for her actions during the funeral of Charles Galloway, who was part of Harris County Pct. 5 Constables.
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Huffines claims Abbott has 'allowed the woke agenda to take priority over urgent matters'
GOP gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines has taken notice of the dangers that Harris County law enforcement officials are under and has pledged to make their jobs safer as governor.
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'He meant a lot': Galloway remembered for service, mentorship
Charles Galloway had a successful career in the corporate world but didn't feel fulfilled. So he left his high-paying white-collar job in finance to pursue his passion. He worked for the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office for more than a decade, serving his community with honor.
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'Heavy hearts': Harris County Sheriff's Department mourns loss of sergeant killed while directing traffic
A sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff's Department directing traffic was killed Jan. 24 by a suspected drunken driver, authorities said.
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'Our hearts are heavy and filled with sadness': Harris County sheriff mourns loss of office deputy
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez mourned the death of Office Deputy Amanda Crowder recently after her apparent suicide following an argument with her boyfriend the day prior.
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'We're just still going': Nurses face hard road in midst of rising coronavirus cases
Houston health care workers are becoming overwhelmed due to the surge in COVID-19 cases. This has led to relief being sent in from other areas.
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'We will have an increase of people': Harris County Precinct 4, TxDOT to enforce law against public camping
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies have partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to enforce a new state law prohibiting camping in public places.
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Choices for our community
I read with interest Nicole Hensley and St. John Barned-Smith’s recent article in the Houston Chronicle, “Harris County jail under fire after 60-year-old guard allegedly raped by inmate.”
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New Year's resolution for Harris County deputies: Curb crime in 2022
A new year means a new goal for Harris County sheriff's deputies, who have gone on record that their objective this year is to reduce crime.
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'Help us bring awareness': Harris County sets Human Trafficking Awareness Day for Jan. 11
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Jan. 4 to proclaim Tuesday, Jan. 11 as Human Trafficking Awareness Day.
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'It's so significant when you deal with people's right to vote': Ex-Harris County commissioner sues Hidalgo over 2021 redistricting meeting
Former Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack is suing Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo over a redistricting meeting he claims violated state law.