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300 backpacks to be 'given away' at Alexandra del Moral Mealer campaign event Aug. 13
The Alexandra del Moral Mealer Campaign, a political campaign supporting Alexandra del Moral Mealer for Harris County Judge, will host an event Aug. 13 to film a campaign ad and give away 300 backpacks.
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Harris County launches monkeypox hotline: 'The illness can last anywhere from 14 to 21 days'
The Harris County Health Department announced the creation of a monkeypox hotline on Wednesday in response to the spike of cases locally and nationwide, according to a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
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Peace officer relieved following youth baseball incident: 'He should be ashamed of himself for whatever he did'
A Harris County Precinct 5 sergeant has been relieved of duty in response to allegations that he abused children at a Little League Baseball game, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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New poll reveals tougher path to reelection for Hidalgo: 'We’ve said from the beginning this would be a close race'
A poll conducted by the University of Houston (UH) Hobby School of Public Affairs shows that the race for Harris County judge could come down to the wire in the fall, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Election report draft elicits mixed reactions: 'We went from elected to selected, someone not accountable directly to the voters'
Harris County’s controversial handling of the ballot counts in March's Texas primary elections is the subject of a draft of a new 83-page independent report, according to Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Hudspeth on county's one-millionth marriage license: 'Some couples even opt to get married on the same day'
Marriage is a memorable milestone for couples fortunate enough to reach that stage in their lives, but for Marcelo and Lorena Pestana, their newly forged union carries another milestone.
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Gonzalez on ICE nomination withdrawal: 'I wish this administration well'
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said on Monday that he has withdrawn his name from consideration for the top post at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Hidalgo on positive COVID-19 test: 'Glad my tastebuds are intact!'
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said on Sunday that she has tested positive for COVID-19, per her official Twitter account.
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Dixon on appointment as Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation chair: 'I look forward to making the citizens of Harris County and the greater Houston area proud'
A Houston clergyman has been tabbed to lead the Harris County entity that oversees NRG Park, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Harris County agency on first West Nile virus sample of 2022: 'We encourage residents to take precautions this mosquito season'
The Harris County Public Health Mosquito and Vector Control Division (MVCD) has discovered the first West Nile virus sample of the year near Humble in the northeast part of the county, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Ogg: 'I will not try this case in the court of public opinion'
Harris County District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg has countered Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo's assertions that a potential indictment of her in an ongoing criminal investigation into the county's failed $11 million COVID-19 vaccine outreach contract would be politically motivated, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Hidalgo: 'The DA has an agenda, and that agenda is not justice–it’s political'
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo made a claim on Wednesday (May 18) that Harris County District Attorney (DA) Kim Ogg will indict her next as part of a criminal investigation into a failed COVID-19 vaccine contract, but the move will be rooted in politics, Houston-based media outlets reported.
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Gonzalez on spike in shootings involving children: 'As a community we all need to take a stand'
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez has expressed his frustration with the rising number of shootings involving children, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Longoria at hearing on Harris County elections: 'We have to choose accuracy over speed'
Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria appeared before the Texas House Committee on Elections in Austin on Wednesday (May 11) to discuss a new state rule that requires counties to meet a 24-hour deadline for counting ballots, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Garcia on new program to fund hiking, bike trails: 'We have to be much more strategic'
Excessive money from Harris County toll roads will go toward hiking and bike trails under a new program approved by the Harris County Commissioners Court, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
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Crash with 18-wheeler claims life of deputy: 'Our hearts are broken'
A collision between a Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) patrol unit and an 18-wheeler in northwest Harris County on Wednesday (May 11) claimed the life of a deputy, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez's official Twitter account.
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Hidalgo: 'Seeing ERCOT warn about possible loss of power with hot temperatures needs to be called out'
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo responded to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas's (ERCOT) announcement on Wednesday (May 4) that an increase in the demand for power is likely during Mother's Day weekend.
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Ellis on naming part of Beltway 8 after fallen deputy constable: 'It is my hope that her memory inspires future generations to serve'
The Harris County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve a measure to name a portion of the Sam Houston Parkway, or Beltway 8 on Tuesday (April 26) after a deputy constable who perished in a car accident earlier this month, according to Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis's official Twitter account.
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Hidalgo on fake paper car tags: 'We have known all along that this was a threat'
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia discussed a new report on Tuesday (April 26) which showed the negative impact of fake paper car tags during the past half decade, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Rice rugby captain on former international star killed in car crash: 'He was just a very servant-minded person, very selfless'
A police chase, allegedly led by a teen motorist, claimed the life of a former international rugby star on Friday (April 22), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.