Decrying other proposals as “splashy headlines,” Hidalgo and Garcia sought a 6-month expansion of criminal courts but passed a resolution condemning a legislative fix to felony bond policy.
Despite demand for more time to review a plan only unveiled last week, Hidalgo and Democratic commissioners pushed through a vote to approve a substantial restructuring of county government.
Community leaders and elected officials are sounding the alarm on a proposal from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to realign county government under an appointed administrator.
After the Federal Highway Administration heeded Democrat calls to shut down the I-45 expansion project, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey condemned the decision as one that would hurt underserved communities.
Recently approved policy says Harris County employees must continue to wear masks unless they qualify for certain exemptions that include obtaining a “visible identifier” showing they are fully vaccinated.
After maintaining Harris County at the highest threat level for 47 weeks, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced a revision to the alert system allowing for a reduced COVID-19 rating.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner condemned a business coalition's “silence” on election legislation and canceled participation in upcoming events.
Reforms authored by Sen. Bettencourt would explicitly exclude epidemics from local emergency management, and reduce violations from criminal to civil penalties.
A resolution from Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo opposes bans on sex-change procedures for children and efforts to prevent biological males from competing in girls’ sports.
Mayor Sylvester Turner was joined by a host of elected officials in a press conference denouncing state election integrity bills they say constitute voter suppression.
A Harris County report sparked controversy for excluding data from the district attorney’s office, and commissioners clash over felony bail legislation.
County Judge Lina Hidalgo said lane expansions would lead to more congestion and that plans should be reformulated to eliminate any need to relocate residents.
Voters in hurricane-ravaged Harris County overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 billion bond for flood mitigation in 2018, but a significant shortfall is forcing the county to seek additional funding.
Coronavirus cases across Texas have now declined to the point where most counties are permitted to expand capacity limits on businesses.
Although Mayor Sylvester Turner voiced optimism last year, the rodeo folded three months before its already-postponed date.
As Harris County faces a case clearance backlog and criminal justice staffing shortages, commissioners approve a temporary staff increase for the district attorney’s office.
Citing burgeoning crime rates, Commissioner Tom Ramsey invited community leaders, law enforcement, and residents to engage in public discussion of the challenges and possible solutions.
State lawmakers discussed challenges faced by charter schools and Texas public education as a whole at a pre-session policy event in Austin this week.
Harris County law enforcement recently arrested and charged a Mexican national with his third DWI. The man had been previously convicted and deported twice.
After Houston Rodeo officials announced a revised 2021 schedule with most activities delayed until May, Harris County Judge Hidalgo expressed doubts about holding the popular event next year.
