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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.  […]

Texas Bullion Depository, Through Its IRS-Approved Operator, Now Holding Precious Metal IRA Assets

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that the Texas Bullion Depository (TxBD), through its private sector partnership with Lone Star Tangible Assets and in collaboration with Equity Trust Company, is now ready to hold precious metal IRA assets, providing […]

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 

Commissioner Lesley Briones

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

Commissioner Lesley Briones

“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 […]

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 […]