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Rodney Ellis: Spend $4.5M to Stop Crises Before They Become Crimes and Jail Cells

Can prevention make communities safer while freeing police for serious crime? Harris County’s HART and RISE results make a powerful case for changing public safety.

Rodney Ellis: Spend $4.5M to Stop Crises Before They Become Crimes and Jail Cells

Can prevention make communities safer while freeing police for serious crime? Harris County’s HART and RISE results make a powerful case for changing public safety.

Rodney Ellis: Spend $4.5M to Stop Crises Before They Become Crimes and Jail Cells

Can prevention make communities safer while freeing police for serious crime? Harris County’s HART and RISE results make a powerful case for changing public safety.

Rodney Ellis: Spend $4.5M to Stop Crises Before They Become Crimes and Jail Cells

Can prevention make communities safer while freeing police for serious crime? Harris County’s HART and RISE results make a powerful case for changing public safety.

Rodney Ellis: Spend $4.5M to Stop Crises Before They Become Crimes and Jail Cells

Can prevention make communities safer while freeing police for serious crime? Harris County’s HART and RISE results make a powerful case for changing public safety.

So, locally, we now have Flock abuse incidents in #HarrisCounty #Pasadena #Baytown #FortBendCounty #Houston #DeerPark #HTX

https://abc13.com/amp/post/3-deputies-access-flock-cameras-suspended-review-underway-harris-county-sheriffs-office-says/19679725

So, locally, we now have Flock abuse incidents in #HarrisCounty #Pasadena #Baytown #FortBendCounty #Houston #DeerPark #HTX

https://abc13.com/amp/post/3-deputies-access-flock-cameras-suspended-review-underway-harris-county-sheriffs-office-says/19679725

So, locally, we now have Flock abuse incidents in #HarrisCounty #Pasadena #Baytown #FortBendCounty #Houston #DeerPark #HTX

https://abc13.com/amp/post/3-deputies-access-flock-cameras-suspended-review-underway-harris-county-sheriffs-office-says/19679725

So, locally, we now have Flock abuse incidents in #HarrisCounty #Pasadena #Baytown #FortBendCounty #Houston #DeerPark #HTX

https://abc13.com/amp/post/3-deputies-access-flock-cameras-suspended-review-underway-harris-county-sheriffs-office-says/19679725

So, locally, we now have Flock abuse incidents in #HarrisCounty #Pasadena #Baytown #FortBendCounty #Houston #DeerPark #HTX

https://abc13.com/amp/post/3-deputies-access-flock-cameras-suspended-review-underway-harris-county-sheriffs-office-says/19679725

Don't forget to mark your calendars #Houston!
[Queer to Stay 4] #Pride Is a #Protest 🏳️‍🌈
🌈Sun 28 JUNE '26 11a - 2:30p (time extended to include a #march!) @ City Hall, 901 Bagby St #HTX 77002
https://htxcoalition.us
#SouthernLights #CAW #CommunitiesAtWork #50501Houston #50501Movement #HDSA #DSA #LGBTQ #vigil #HarrisCo #HarrisCounty #FortBendCo #FortBendCounty #WallerCo #WallerCounty #MontgomeryCo #MontgomeryCounty #GalvestonCo #GalvestonCounty #Bellaire #Cypress #Katy #Pearland #Friendswood #Pasadena #GalenaPark #Humble #LeagueCity #Channelview #DeerPark #LaPorte #JacintoCity #JerseyVillage #Crosby #Baytown #BrooksideVillage #Conroe #Spring #MissouriCity #Stafford #Fresno #MeadowsPlace #SouthHouston #SugarLand #TheVillages #TheWoodlands #WestUniversiyPlace #TX #Texas

Don't forget to mark your calendars #Houston!
[Queer to Stay 4] #Pride Is a #Protest 🏳️‍🌈
🌈Sun 28 JUNE '26 11a - 2:30p (time extended to include a #march!) @ City Hall, 901 Bagby St #HTX 77002
https://htxcoalition.us
#SouthernLights #CAW #CommunitiesAtWork #50501Houston #50501Movement #HDSA #DSA #LGBTQ #vigil #HarrisCo #HarrisCounty #FortBendCo #FortBendCounty #WallerCo #WallerCounty #MontgomeryCo #MontgomeryCounty #GalvestonCo #GalvestonCounty #Bellaire #Cypress #Katy #Pearland #Friendswood #Pasadena #GalenaPark #Humble #LeagueCity #Channelview #DeerPark #LaPorte #JacintoCity #JerseyVillage #Crosby #Baytown #BrooksideVillage #Conroe #Spring #MissouriCity #Stafford #Fresno #MeadowsPlace #SouthHouston #SugarLand #TheVillages #TheWoodlands #WestUniversiyPlace #TX #Texas

Don't forget to mark your calendars #Houston!
[Queer to Stay 4] #Pride Is a #Protest 🏳️‍🌈
🌈Sun 28 JUNE '26 11a - 2:30p (time extended to include a #march!) @ City Hall, 901 Bagby St #HTX 77002
https://htxcoalition.us
#SouthernLights #CAW #CommunitiesAtWork #50501Houston #50501Movement #HDSA #DSA #LGBTQ #vigil #HarrisCo #HarrisCounty #FortBendCo #FortBendCounty #WallerCo #WallerCounty #MontgomeryCo #MontgomeryCounty #GalvestonCo #GalvestonCounty #Bellaire #Cypress #Katy #Pearland #Friendswood #Pasadena #GalenaPark #Humble #LeagueCity #Channelview #DeerPark #LaPorte #JacintoCity #JerseyVillage #Crosby #Baytown #BrooksideVillage #Conroe #Spring #MissouriCity #Stafford #Fresno #MeadowsPlace #SouthHouston #SugarLand #TheVillages #TheWoodlands #WestUniversiyPlace #TX #Texas

Don't forget to mark your calendars #Houston!
[Queer to Stay 4] #Pride Is a #Protest 🏳️‍🌈
🌈Sun 28 JUNE '26 11a - 2:30p (time extended to include a #march!) @ City Hall, 901 Bagby St #HTX 77002
https://htxcoalition.us
#SouthernLights #CAW #CommunitiesAtWork #50501Houston #50501Movement #HDSA #DSA #LGBTQ #vigil #HarrisCo #HarrisCounty #FortBendCo #FortBendCounty #WallerCo #WallerCounty #MontgomeryCo #MontgomeryCounty #GalvestonCo #GalvestonCounty #Bellaire #Cypress #Katy #Pearland #Friendswood #Pasadena #GalenaPark #Humble #LeagueCity #Channelview #DeerPark #LaPorte #JacintoCity #JerseyVillage #Crosby #Baytown #BrooksideVillage #Conroe #Spring #MissouriCity #Stafford #Fresno #MeadowsPlace #SouthHouston #SugarLand #TheVillages #TheWoodlands #WestUniversiyPlace #TX #Texas

Don't forget to mark your calendars #Houston!
[Queer to Stay 4] #Pride Is a #Protest 🏳️‍🌈
🌈Sun 28 JUNE '26 11a - 2:30p (time extended to include a #march!) @ City Hall, 901 Bagby St #HTX 77002
https://htxcoalition.us
#SouthernLights #CAW #CommunitiesAtWork #50501Houston #50501Movement #HDSA #DSA #LGBTQ #vigil #HarrisCo #HarrisCounty #FortBendCo #FortBendCounty #WallerCo #WallerCounty #MontgomeryCo #MontgomeryCounty #GalvestonCo #GalvestonCounty #Bellaire #Cypress #Katy #Pearland #Friendswood #Pasadena #GalenaPark #Humble #LeagueCity #Channelview #DeerPark #LaPorte #JacintoCity #JerseyVillage #Crosby #Baytown #BrooksideVillage #Conroe #Spring #MissouriCity #Stafford #Fresno #MeadowsPlace #SouthHouston #SugarLand #TheVillages #TheWoodlands #WestUniversiyPlace #TX #Texas

Harris County residents oppose permit for concrete batch plant near Jersey Village – Houston Public Media

Natalie Weber / Houston Public Media Jayne Larkin, a Harris County resident, poses near a notice about a…
#Environment #concretebatchplant #Energy&Environment #HarrisCounty #HarrisCountyAttorney’sOffice #local #News #pm2.5particulatematter #TCEQ
https://www.europesays.com/2982419/

Harris County residents oppose permit for concrete batch plant near Jersey Village – Houston Public Media https://www.byteseu.com/2011472/ #ConcreteBatchPlant #Energy&Environment #environment #HarrisCounty #HarrisCountyAttorney’sOffice #local #News #Pm25ParticulateMatter #tceq

A man in Baytown recently contracted West Nile virus, the first human case in the Houston area this year, according to local health officials.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2025/06/20/524600/harris-county-reports-first-human-west-nile-virus-case-of-2025/

#HarrisCounty #HealthScience #Local #News #PublicSafety #Baytown #HarrisCountyPublicHealth #MosquitoAndVectorControlDivision #Mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

A man in Baytown recently contracted West Nile virus, the first human case in the Houston area this year, according to local health officials.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2025/06/20/524600/harris-county-reports-first-human-west-nile-virus-case-of-2025/

#HarrisCounty #HealthScience #Local #News #PublicSafety #Baytown #HarrisCountyPublicHealth #MosquitoAndVectorControlDivision #Mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

A man in Baytown recently contracted West Nile virus, the first human case in the Houston area this year, according to local health officials.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2025/06/20/524600/harris-county-reports-first-human-west-nile-virus-case-of-2025/

#HarrisCounty #HealthScience #Local #News #PublicSafety #Baytown #HarrisCountyPublicHealth #MosquitoAndVectorControlDivision #Mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

A man in Baytown recently contracted West Nile virus, the first human case in the Houston area this year, according to local health officials.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2025/06/20/524600/harris-county-reports-first-human-west-nile-virus-case-of-2025/

#HarrisCounty #HealthScience #Local #News #PublicSafety #Baytown #HarrisCountyPublicHealth #MosquitoAndVectorControlDivision #Mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

A man in Baytown recently contracted West Nile virus, the first human case in the Houston area this year, according to local health officials.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/health-science/2025/06/20/524600/harris-county-reports-first-human-west-nile-virus-case-of-2025/

#HarrisCounty #HealthScience #Local #News #PublicSafety #Baytown #HarrisCountyPublicHealth #MosquitoAndVectorControlDivision #Mosquitoes #WestNileVirus

Flanked by elected officials and crime victims in Houston on Tuesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law several legislative measures aimed at tightening the state's bail laws.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/06/03/523067/texas-gov-greg-abbott-signs-bail-bills-into-law-during-visit-to-houston/

#Court #CriminalJustice #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Politics #Texas #BailBills #BailLegislation #BailReform #GovernorGregAbbott #MagistrateJudges #TexasBailReform

A trio of Texas Senate bail reform measures authored by state Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) advanced in the House on Monday.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/05/20/521773/three-bail-reform-measures-advance-in-texas-house/

#Border #Crime #CriminalJustice #HarrisCounty #Houston #Immigration #Local #News #Politics #PublicSafety #Texas #2025TexasLegislature #BailReform #JocelynNungaray #StateSenatorJoanHuffman #TexasConstitution #UndocumentedImmigrants

A group of Harris County Democratic Party officials are criticizing Houston Mayor John Whitmire over his participation in a fundraiser for U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Republican.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/04/23/519576/john-whitmire-faces-backlash-for-attending-gop-rep-dan-crenshaw-fundraiser-critics-say-maga-mayor/

#CityOfHouston #HarrisCounty #Houston #HoustonMayor #Local #News #Politics #CongressmanDanCrenshaw #DanCrenshaw #HarrisCountyDemocraticParty #HoustonFundraiser #HoustonMayorJohnWhitmire

Almost all population growth in Harris County last year came from international migration, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data by a fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/immigration/2025/04/09/518106/u-s-census-96-percent-of-harris-countys-population-growth-last-year-came-from-international-migration/

#HarrisCounty #Houston #Immigration #Local #News #HarrisCountyPopulation #HoustonPopulationGrowth #PopulationGrowth #PresidentDonaldTrump #USCensusBureau

An emotional, 10-hour-long Texas House committee meeting Tuesday highlighted the stark divide between lawmakers and the public on the state's bail system, a legislative priority this session.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2025/03/19/516339/guilty-until-proven-innocent-marathon-texas-house-hearing-showcases-political-divide-on-cash-bail/

#CriminalJustice #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Politics #Texas #89thTexasLegislature #Bail #BailReform #CourtsCriminalJustice #TexasHouseOfRepresentatives

Liberty and Montgomery counties, both north of Houston, were among the top 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2023 to 2024.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2025/03/14/516039/montgomery-liberty-counties-among-nations-fastest-growing-regions/

#HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #HoustonPopulation #LibertyCounty #MontgomeryCounty #PopulationGrowth #USCensusBureau

METRO leaders are doubling down on reliability, cleanliness, safety and accessibility under the umbrella of “METRONow,” which observers say is essentially a rebrand of the former "METRONext" initiative.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/02/25/514702/houston-transit-authority-unveils-metronow-initiative-focused-on-cleanliness-safety-and-ridership/

#HarrisCounty #Houston #HoustonMayor #Local #News #Transportation #BusRapidTransit #HoustonBuses #HoustonLightRail #Metro #MetroNext #METRONow

Four men from the Houston area are being honored for heroism after detaining an 83-year-old man suspected of shooting someone Saturday during a band competition at Pasadena Memorial High School.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/local/2025/02/03/512790/men-who-detained-suspected-shooter-at-pasadena-memorial-high-school-to-be-honored-for-heroism/

#Crime #Education #EducationNews #Guns #HarrisCounty #Local #News #AngletonISD #GunsInSchools #PasadenaIsd #PasadenaMemorialHighSchool #PasadenaPoliceDepartment #TheOneInFiveFoundationForKids

A Houston man pardoned by President Donald Trump for crimes during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was released from federal prison but is now wanted in Harris County on a 2016 charge of online solicitation of a minor.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/crime/2025/01/27/512085/houston-man-pardoned-for-jan-6-conviction-wanted-for-online-solicitation-of-a-minor/

#Court #Crime #CriminalJustice #HarrisCounty #Local #News #Politics #AndrewTaake #FederalBureauOfPrisons #HarrisCountyDistrictAttorney #January6Pardons #January6thInsurrection #PresidentDonaldTrump

A Houston man who sent bomb threats, shooting threats and racial and homophobic messages to Harris County hospitals, universities, judges, councilmembers, journalists and lawyers was sentenced Friday to serve 16 years in a federal prison.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2024/12/17/509038/houston-man-who-threatened-gun-violence-bombings-against-houston-officials-hospitals-sentenced/

#CriminalJustice #News #DepartmentOfJustice #HarrisCounty #TexasCourts #USAttorneySOffice

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike announced this evening that he would be working with Mayor John Whitmire and County Judge Lina Hidalgo on how to better ensure safety for students crossing railroad tracks on their way to school.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/education/2024/12/12/508630/houston-isd-to-work-with-mayor-county-judge-on-potential-safer-student-railroad-crossings/

#CityOfHouston #Education #HarrisCounty #Local #News #Transportation #HarrisCountyJudgeLinaHidalgo #HISDSuperintendentMikeMiles #HoustonISD #HoustonMayorJohnWhitmire #MilbyHighSchool #UnionPacificRailroad

City and county leaders called for leadership change at the Houston-Harris County Sports Authority ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.  

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/harris-county/2024/10/11/502715/houston-harris-county-leaders-call-for-new-leadership-at-sports-authority/

#HarrisCounty #Local #News #Sports #HoustonHarrisCountySportsAuthority #JohnWhitmire

Harris County settles lawsuit against Arkema over 2017 chemical plant fire

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/08/27/497845/harris-county-settles-lawsuit-against-arkema-over-2017-chemical-plant-fire/

#Court #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #HurricaneHarvey #Local #News #Arkema #Lawsuit #PlantFire #Settlement

Eight sitting judges in the Houston area were ousted in their Democratic primaries. A losing judge and two winning candidates are among those who say race and gender were among the reasons.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2024/2024/03/08/480071/gender-race-among-factors-that-led-to-ousting-of-eight-houston-area-judges-in-democratic-primary/

#Court #CriminalJustice #Election2024 #Elections #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2024PrimaryElection #DemocraticPrimary #HarrisCountyJudges #JudicialElections #TexasFirstCourtOfAppeals

Eight sitting judges in the Houston area were ousted in their Democratic primaries. A losing judge and two winning candidates are among those who say race and gender were among the reasons.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2024/2024/03/08/480071/gender-race-among-factors-that-led-to-ousting-of-eight-houston-area-judges-in-democratic-primary/

#Court #CriminalJustice #Election2024 #Elections #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Politics #Texas #2024PrimaryElection #DemocraticPrimary #HarrisCountyJudges #JudicialElections #TexasFirstCourtOfAppeals

Harris County and some Houston community groups are suing the TCEQ over its new pollution standards for concrete batch plants, because they won't take effect for up to 10 years in some cases.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/02/23/478616/harris-county-sues-tceq-over-grace-period-for-new-concrete-batch-plant-standards/

#Business #Court #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirPollution #ChristianMenefee #CivilLawsuit #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorney #Tceq

Harris County and some Houston community groups are suing the TCEQ over its new pollution standards for concrete batch plants, because they won't take effect for up to 10 years in some cases.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/02/23/478616/harris-county-sues-tceq-over-grace-period-for-new-concrete-batch-plant-standards/

#Business #Court #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirPollution #ChristianMenefee #CivilLawsuit #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorney #Tceq

Harris County and some Houston community groups are suing the TCEQ over its new pollution standards for concrete batch plants, because they won't take effect for up to 10 years in some cases.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/02/23/478616/harris-county-sues-tceq-over-grace-period-for-new-concrete-batch-plant-standards/

#Business #Court #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirPollution #ChristianMenefee #CivilLawsuit #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorney #Tceq

Harris County and some Houston community groups are suing the TCEQ over its new pollution standards for concrete batch plants, because they won't take effect for up to 10 years in some cases.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/02/23/478616/harris-county-sues-tceq-over-grace-period-for-new-concrete-batch-plant-standards/

#Business #Court #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirPollution #ChristianMenefee #CivilLawsuit #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorney #Tceq

Harris County and some Houston community groups are suing the TCEQ over its new pollution standards for concrete batch plants, because they won't take effect for up to 10 years in some cases.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/02/23/478616/harris-county-sues-tceq-over-grace-period-for-new-concrete-batch-plant-standards/

#Business #Court #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirPollution #ChristianMenefee #CivilLawsuit #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorney #Tceq

The March 5 primary elections are fast approaching as early voting starts Feb. 20. If you live in the Houston area, here's what you need to know as you prepare to cast your ballot.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/election-2024/2024/02/09/477071/voter-guide-houston-march-2024-primary-how-to-vote/

#Election2024 #Elections #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Politics #Texas #Voting #2024PrimaryElection #DemocraticPrimary #PrimaryElection #RepublicanPrimary #VotingInHarrisCounty #VotingInHouston

A pair of Humble High School students were arrested and charged with felonies after allegedly bringing a gun to their campus Tuesday. A day before, another Humble ISD school was placed on lockdown.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/education-news/2024/01/31/476046/humble-high-school-students-charged-with-felonies-for-allegedly-bringing-gun-to-campus/

#Education #EducationNews #Guns #HarrisCounty #Local #News #FelonyCharges #GunsInSchools #HumbleHighSchool #HumbleISD

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, after pushback and outcry from stakeholders in the Houston area, has updated its air quality standards permit for concrete batch plants. Do the new requirements go far enough?

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/01/25/475599/tceq-strengthens-pollution-limiting-requirements-for-concrete-batch-plants-particularly-in-greater-houston/

#Business #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirAllianceHouston #AirPollution #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorneySOffice #Tceq #TexasCommissionOnEnvironmentalQuality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, after pushback and outcry from stakeholders in the Houston area, has updated its air quality standards permit for concrete batch plants. Do the new requirements go far enough?

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/01/25/475599/tceq-strengthens-pollution-limiting-requirements-for-concrete-batch-plants-particularly-in-greater-houston/

#Business #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirAllianceHouston #AirPollution #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorneySOffice #Tceq #TexasCommissionOnEnvironmentalQuality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, after pushback and outcry from stakeholders in the Houston area, has updated its air quality standards permit for concrete batch plants. Do the new requirements go far enough?

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/01/25/475599/tceq-strengthens-pollution-limiting-requirements-for-concrete-batch-plants-particularly-in-greater-houston/

#Business #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirAllianceHouston #AirPollution #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorneySOffice #Tceq #TexasCommissionOnEnvironmentalQuality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, after pushback and outcry from stakeholders in the Houston area, has updated its air quality standards permit for concrete batch plants. Do the new requirements go far enough?

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/01/25/475599/tceq-strengthens-pollution-limiting-requirements-for-concrete-batch-plants-particularly-in-greater-houston/

#Business #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirAllianceHouston #AirPollution #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorneySOffice #Tceq #TexasCommissionOnEnvironmentalQuality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, after pushback and outcry from stakeholders in the Houston area, has updated its air quality standards permit for concrete batch plants. Do the new requirements go far enough?

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/01/25/475599/tceq-strengthens-pollution-limiting-requirements-for-concrete-batch-plants-particularly-in-greater-houston/

#Business #EnergyEnvironment #HarrisCounty #Houston #Local #News #Texas #AirAllianceHouston #AirPollution #ConcreteBatchPlant #HarrisCountyAttorneySOffice #Tceq #TexasCommissionOnEnvironmentalQuality

The Harris County Clerk said the political party leaders’ agreement to a joint primary saved the county from a disastrous shortage of voting equipment on Election Day.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/elections/2024/01/17/474727/harris-county-leaders-expected-to-sign-off-on-joint-primary-election-at-thursday-meeting/

#Elections #HarrisCounty #Local #News #Politics #Voting #2024PrimaryElection #88thTexasLegislature #CindySiegel #HarrisCountyClerkTeneshiaHudspeth #HarrisCountyCommisionersCourt #JointPrimaryVoting #MikeDoyle #TexasPrimary