Largest single resiliency investment in CenterPoint history will build on Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative and help address impacts of wide range of extreme weather and other threats 100% of lines serving the most customers will have automation devices capable of […]
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Fort Bend County Fair Pollards Named Fair Honorees
The Fort Bend County Fair Association is proud to announce that Marjorie and Charles Pollard have been named the 2025 Fort Bend County Fair Honorees—a prestigious recognition celebrating their decades of service, volunteerism, and multi-generational dedication to the Fair’s mission […]
Notice of Application for An Air Quality Standard Permit for An Animal Carcass Incinerator
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN AIR QUALITY STANDARD PERMIT FOR AN ANIMAL CARCASS INCINERATOR PROPOSED AIR QUALITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 180454 APPLICATION. Woof Prime Llc, 3315 Kentucky Blue Way, Fulshear, TX 77423-7843 has applied to […]
Wellness on Wheels Event Rescheduled Due to Adverse Weather Conditions and Safety Concerns
Additional details will be provided when they become available. HOUSTON – Due to inclement weather, today’s Wellness on Wheels event hosted by Harris County Public Health (HCPH) in collaboration with Harris County Precinct 1 has been rescheduled for the safety and well-being of our community members, staff, and partners. […]
New Wastewater Testing Dashboard in Harris County
Wastewater surveillance program to track COVID-19 HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health (HCPH) launched a new online dashboard as part of a program to expand wastewater testing for the COVID-19 virus in Harris County outside the City of Houston. HCPH’s new dashboard will […]
Judge Lina Hidalgo Taps France’s Top Business Network and the World’s Largest Startup Campus to Boost Transatlantic Investment
(Harris County, TX, June 12, 2025) – In a powerful display of international collaboration, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo met with senior leadership and partner network of Mouvement des Entreprises de France (MEDEF) International, France’s most prominent employer federation during her historic […]
Judge Genesis Draper Named Harris County’s New Chief Public Defender
Experienced indigent defense advocate to lead critical criminal justice agency Harris County, TX (June 12, 2025) – Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a motion by Commissioner Lesley Briones and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to appoint Judge Genesis Draper as the next […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on Forcible Removal of U.S. Senator Padilla
“Senator Alex Padilla is a dedicated public servant, a respected leader, and an advocate for immigrant communities across the country. To see him handcuffed for asking a question at a press conference is chilling. It violates our most fundamental American […]
Small Business Owners Thank Governor Abbott for Signature of Inventory Tax Relief
The measure now goes before Texas voters in November. HOUSTON (June 12, 2025) – Small business owners in Texas are grateful that Governor Greg Abbott has signed House Bill 9 into law, which eases the property tax burden on small businesses […]
DPS Recognizes Recipients of Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Award at June PSC Meeting
(Award Recipients Pictured Left to Right: Kiana Bailey & Dustin Gardner) AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin presented this year’s Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards today during the PSC meeting at […]
