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3 Harris County commissioners defend historic property tax increase, blame Trump and Abbott
Three Harris County commissioners voted Thursday to raise property taxes and immediately after the vote, shared the reasons for the hike and who they believe is to blame. Commissioners Court approved a tax rate increase in a 3-1 vote. The new tax rate represents approximately a 7...
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Harris County population growth flatlines as property tax hike looms, says Rice University professor
Is Harris County really growing? A Rice University professor said the numbers tell a more complicated story — and local businesses in Southwest Houston said they are feeling the effects firsthand. Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said Harris County’s ...
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Harris County cuts funding for reentry program that helped young ex-offenders turn their lives around
The Forgotten Third, a Houston-based nonprofit focused on gun violence prevention, says Harris County will not renew funding for its R.E.S.E.T. program — a reentry initiative designed for young adults coming out of prison. R.E.S.E.T. works primarily with young adults who have bee...
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BayTran and regional partners seek to mitigate traffic through alternative options for commuters
As Houston’s regional traffic patterns officially surpass pre-pandemic levels, organizers with the Houston-Galveston Area Council are strategizing how to entice the area’s millions of commuters to choose public transit over single-occupancy vehicles, especially in the Bay Area. T...
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Montgomery County declares Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day
Montgomery County will celebrate Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and local literacy impact with a day in her honor. The four members of the Montgomery County Commissioners Court present on Sept. 17 approved a resolution declaring Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day. Commissioner Matt...
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Harris County funds 24/7 ankle monitor staffing after murder defendant fled to Italy
Harris County is putting $1.4 million toward around-the-clock ankle monitor oversight, a direct response to the high-profile case of a capital murder defendant who cut off his device and fled to Italy months before his scheduled trial. Commissioners approved the funding as part o...
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Hidalgo criticizes Harris County budget after historic property tax hike, calls spending ‘unsustainable’
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is criticizing the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “irresponsible” and “unsustainable” after Commissioners Court approved the largest property tax hike in county history. Hidalgo spoke to reporters Thursday after commissioners approved ...
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Lone Star College System leaders aim to pay off $404M in bond debt by 2030-31
Lone Star College System leaders said they hope to pay off the college system’s bond debt sooner than initially expected, proposing a tax rate that will enable them to do so while saving taxpayers money in the long term. Explained LSCS leaders are hoping to pay off $404 million i...
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EMCID, Oak View Group officials name general manager for Caney Pines Convention Center
Officials with the East Montgomery County Improvement District and Oak View Group named Melanie Granado as the general manager for the upcoming Caney Pines Convention Center in New Caney, via a Sept. 16 news release. Career history Per the release, Granado most recently served as...
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American Gold Star Mothers honor fallen sons and daughters through service, remembrance
Everyone knows someone who has served or is currently serving in the United States military. It is an honorable decision to raise your hand, take the oath, and commit to defending our country against all enemies, foreign and domestic — even making the ultimate sacrifice if called...
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8 road project updates in The Woodlands area in September
A number of road projects are underway in The Woodlands area, some of which are funded by the Montgomery County road bond, while others are ongoing projects from the Texas Department of Transportation . This list is not comprehensive, and details are subject to change. Upcoming p...
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Q&A: Learn more about the candidates for Texas Senate District 4
Two candidates will face off for the Texas Senate District 4 seat in the November general election. In case you missed it Brett Ligon and Ron Angeletti—Republican and Democratic candidates, respectively—will compete in the Nov. 3 election to represent District 4. The district cov...