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Harris County
Recent News About Harris County
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'The most dangerous criminal is one who has skipped out on his bond': Suspected killer Trent Paschal dies by suicide
Trent Paschal is believed to have died by suicide in Florida. Paschal was wanted by police for the alleged murder of his wife in October 2020.
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Hidalgo encourages residents to 'get vaccinated and boosted' after county's first omicron death reported
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo took to social media on the same day as the county's first death from the COVID-19 omicron variant to urge others to protect themselves against a similar fate.
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19-year-old charged with capital murder in death of constable deputy
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged for allegedly murdering a Harris County Precinct 4 constable during an ambush at a nightclub in north Houston in October.
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Hidalgo up for Harris County reelection: 'Too much is at stake to sit this one out'
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has officially filed for reelection. Her mission statement? Well, according to Hidalgo, she's prepared to fight for the progress she has made in the past three years.
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'It really hurts': Travis Scott requests dismissal of Astroworld lawsuits
Travis Scott has requested for the dismissal of lawsuits filed against him in the aftermath of the deadly Astroworld Festival on Nov. 5.
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'Get your shot': Hidalgo reminds residents to get vaccinated as omicron variant of COVID-19 virus touches down in Harris County
On Dec. 6, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in the county for the first time.
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'They deserve a seat at the table': Harris County establishes Essential Workers Board
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted recently to establish the Harris County Essential Workers Board to place low-wage frontline workers in the center of decisions establishing health and safety policies.
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Hidalgo lowers Harris County COVID-19 threat level despite new variant, notes 'winter spike is still possible'
Despite the emergence of a new COVID-19 strain, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county's coronavirus threat level on Nov. 26.
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'Get your coat of armor': Hidalgo encourages vaccinated citizens to get booster shots
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is urging locals to follow her lead and get vaccinated.
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Thanksgiving can be a dangerous time for cooking, the Harris County Fire Marshall's Office reports
Thanksgiving can be one of the most dangerous times of the year, especially when it comes to cooking with hot oil, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
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Harris County contracts Energy Edge to oversee procurement of 'renewable energy strategy'
Harris County, Texas' largest and one of the most populated counties in the country, seeks to lower its carbon footprint and advance its sustainability goals through an arrangement with Energy Edge Consulting, LLC, according to a press release.
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'The responsible thing is to take a big-picture look at all the things that happened': Harris County declines to conduct an independent investigation into Astroworld tragedy
Judge Lina Hidalgo's proposal earlier this month to establish an independent probe into the Astroworld Festival, which claimed 10 lives and wounded many more, has failed to gather the necessary amount of votes, according to a KHOU report.
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Law enforcement officials offer shopping safety tips this holiday season
Holiday shopping, and package stealing, are around the corner.
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Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Nov. 10
Harris-Galveston Subsidence District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 10.
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Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet Nov. 17
Harris County Appraisal District Board of Directors will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17.
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'Anything I can to help their families get answers': Hidalgo visits Astroworld victim memorial
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the memorial set up for the victims of the Astroworld Festival tragedy at NRG Park on Nov. 8, where she vowed to assist their grieving families.
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'Get vaccinated to avoid a holiday spike': Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level
Harris County officially lowered its COVID-19 threat from a system high red level to a peg lower orange level threat on Nov. 3.
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'You have to wear this outfit for every game now': Hidalgo runs half marathon dressed as ALCS-winning Astros player
In the spirit of Halloween and the Houston Astros' World Series run, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo competed in the Houston Half Marathon & 10K dressed as an American League Championship Series-winning Astros player.
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Harris County Sheriff's Office chief praises new 'anti-crime' initiative
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced a new initiative to address crime through a county program known as "environmental design."
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Murillo 'honored' to be reappointed to Harris County Houston Sports Authority
President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Murillo, was reappointed to the Harris County - Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) board this month.