HCPH urges community members to prepare, June 1-November 30 HOUSTON – With the start of the 2025 hurricane season, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) is encouraging all community members to take proactive steps to prepare for severe weather and potential public […]
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The Heat is Rising – So Is the Risk: Stay Cool, Stay Safe, Harris County!
Harris County Public Health urges community members to take simple but life-saving steps to prevent heat-related illnesses during the hottest months of the year HOUSTON – With the arrival of summer, warmer temperatures often mean more time spent outdoors—whether it’s enjoying family […]
Mosquito Season is in Full Swing!
It’s National Mosquito Control Awareness Week – Protect Yourself Against Mosquito Bites! Harris County residents have been hearing the buzzing and have been scratching from bites for weeks. This is because of increased mosquito activity. You may not realize however, […]
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps Releases Annual Healthy County Report
Harris County ranked 31st of 244 ranked counties in Texas, up three spots from 2022 report The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released its annual County Health Rankings Report, which evaluates the civic health and health equity progress of counties […]
City of Houston and Harris County Statements on EPA Order for Union Pacific Contamination Cleanup
The City of Houston and Harris County are pleased to report that the U.S Environmental Protection Agency has issued an order to Union Pacific Railroad providing that EPA will oversee the offsite investigative and cleanup process related to the creosote […]
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Heads to Washington for Dinner at The White House
Hidalgo to Attend President Joe Biden’s First State Dinner Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is headed to Washington for President Joe Biden’s first State Dinner honoring French President Emmanuel Macron. This is not her first invitation to the White House. […]
Animal Welfare Organizations Come Together to Provide Services for Pet Owners at Pet Resource Fair
Harris County Public Health and Harris County Precinct 1 Announce Communitywide Collaboration of Local Shelters and Animal Welfare Organizations at James Driver Park! Owned pets residing in the City of Houston and Harris County can benefit from free cat and dog vaccinations, […]
Judge Hidalgo Emphasizes the Importance of Adopting Proposed Budget That Would Reduce the Tax Rate for Homeowners and Increase Pay for Law Enforcement
County Judge Lina Hidalgo held a press conference today, highlighting important investments included in the proposed Harris County budget ahead of Tuesday’s Commissioners Court meeting. Daniel Ramos, Executive Director of the Harris County Office of Management and Budget, Dr. Tina […]
Harris County Expands Vaccine Eligibility as Monkeypox Cases Continue to Spread
Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced Houston/Harris County will expand eligibility criteria to include HIV+ individuals and those diagnosed with Chlamydia. Previously, vaccines were available to individuals in direct contact with someone who had contracted Monkeypox, attended an event where there […]
Judge Hidalgo Announces Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids Initiative
A Historic $84 Million Investment of American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA) Funds Judge Lina Hidalgo shared evidence-based strategies as the cornerstone of an $84 million investment in Harris County children and families. The Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids was announced […]