Election Results: Trump Coattails affect Local Races
By David Taylor Managing Editor It’s over. Around 1:30 a.m. Central Standard time Wednesday, former president Donald J. Trump was declared the winner in the presidential election ensuring […]
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Early Voting underway in Important Election
National, State, and Local Races on the Ballot HARRIS COUNTY – Early voting started on Monday of this week for the General and Special Elections. Voters the first […]
Sylvester Turner, others plan to run for 18th Congressional seat
HOUSTON – Today, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced his intention to run for the Democratic party nomination for Congress, in the historic 18th Congressional District in Texas. […]
Dr. Carla Wyatt Makes History as First African-American Treasurer for Harris County
By Allan Jamail July 1, 2024 ~ Recently, Dr. Carla L. Wyatt made history by becoming Harris County Treasurer, making her the first African American elected to the […]
County approves $500 monthly anti-poverty payments
Uplift Harris’: to provide support for some low income households HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – A program designed to help struggling families in the Houston area passed in a […]
3rd Gun BuyBack set for Feb. 18
HARRIS COUNTY – Residents will now have another opportunity to sell their unwanted firearms. Harris County Precinct One Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, and Mayor Sylvester Turner […]
ELECTION RESULTS
Democrats retain control of County Government Beto defeated; Texas remains Republican HARRIS COUNTY – Despite warnings of a Republican “Red Wave” sweeping the voting booths, it didn’t materialize […]
Harris County plans $1.2 bond issue for November ballot
HOUSTON – Harris County leaders took the first step to put a $1.2 billion bond referendum on the November 8 ballot. The proposal would devote $100 million to […]
City, County join in Gun BuyBack program
HOUSTON – As part of his One Safe Houston initiative, Mayor Sylvester Turner is holding a Gun Buyback program to reduce the number of guns on our streets. […]
Harris County Small Business Relief Fund now open for applications
COVID relief grants from $5,000 to $25,000 available until October 4 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Pct. 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis held a new conference last Monday […]
Relief assistance after the Deep Freeze
March 27, 2021 — Area elected officials and volunteers provided food assistance and health information to the North Channel community residents. Sponsors and supporters included State Representatives Harold […]