Harris County commissioners advance proposed property tax increase; final vote set for Sept. 17
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 to advance higher property tax rates. See the proposed rates, estimated cost and final vote date.
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Harris County commissioners advance proposed property tax rate increase
Harris County commissioners have tentatively approved a proposed property tax rate increase as part of the county’s budget process, with another vote and public hearing scheduled for September 17.The proposed rate represents an increase of 9.6% and is capped at 41.75 cents per......
Harris County officials vote to proceed with major tax-rate increase
On Tuesday, commissioners voted to move forward with a proposed 7.6% increase for the upcoming fiscal year.
Harris County commissioners decline $40,000 pay raise for embattled county treasurer
Last month, a publicly-led Harris County committee established to field elected officials’ salary complaints voted to recommend the raise for Wyatt -- about $126,000 less than the raise she originally requested....
Harris County commissioners discuss proposed budget, property tax increase
Harris County commissioners are set to discuss the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and a possible property tax increase Tuesday morning.
West Harris County man accused of hiding mother's body in duffel bag, wrapped in bloody sheet
Court documents state the suspect appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance after deputies discovered his mother's body inside a duffel bag....
Dead horse decaying in front of Harris Health System facility
A dead horse left in front of a facility in Harris County has some residents concerned.
What's old is new again? Revisiting 1976 survey on Harris County concerns
A recent look into the archives of the Houston Chronicle revealed that the issues that most concern Harris County residents haven't changed much over the last 50 years....
Man charged with murder after his mother’s body was found inside duffel bag
A Harris County man has been charged with murder and tampering with a human corpse after deputies found his mother’s body inside a black duffel bag wrapped in bloody sheets and a rug, according to court records.Arman Malik, 34, was hospitalized after deputies say they found him.....
Harris County Judge calls for special session on Flock as governor pulls state funding
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for a special Commissioners Court meeting to reconsider the county’s use of Flock Safety license-plate readers, arguing that officials renewed the surveillance technology without a full public discussion or the additional oversight......
Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for special meeting to discuss Flock cameras in Harris County
In a Substack article, Hidalgo said that in May the Harris County Commissioners Court "quietly passed a one-year extension of the Flock contract through June 2027."...
Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for special meeting on Harris County Flock camera contract
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for a special commissioners court meeting to address privacy, oversight, and data access concerns surrounding the county’s use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras.In a post on her Substack, Hidalgo said Harris County....
This Week in Texas: Harris County Judge Candidates, Voter 'Suspense' List
This Week in Texas, we speak with both candidates for Harris County Judge, Republican nominee Orlando Sanchez and Democratic nominee Letitia Plummer.
Storms cause standing water along Hwy. 290 in northwest Harris County
Afternoon thunderstorms caused areas of puddling and standing water along a Houston interstate Friday.Check out KPRC 2 live radarTraffic cameras near Hwy. 290 at Mueschke Road showed cars driving through standing water along the feeder road and exit ramp.The stormy weather is......
Hello Houston (September 3, 2026)
Today: The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo share how their family has been impacted by the fatal ICE shooting of their father, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones discusses the proposed county budget, and we talk with Tony and Grammy-nominee Orfeh....
Elderly woman found dead in Harris County home with adult son in other room
An investigation is underway in Harris County after deputies found a woman dead inside a home while doing a welfare check Tuesday night.
Harris County spends $1.2M daily on healthcare for employees, retirees
As Harris County property owners face the possibility of another tax hit, 13 Investigates is digging into how the county is spending your money.
HCSO jail supervisor recognizes wanted shooting suspect as one of his own detention officers
A Harris County detention officer is accused of firing 14 shots at two women as they drove away from a Houston bar, and investigators say it was one of his own supervisors who helped identify him....
Judge Dolores Lozano among 300,000 Harris County voters on suspense list
Judge Dolores Lozano tells ABC13 she was quite surprised when she checked her voter-registration status over the weekend and found it listed as "suspense."...
Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. The storm continues to move NW bringing tropical rain bands inland. The latest trend continues to shift the storm east. This means rain impacts for western Harris county for Tuesday will decrease as the......
Tropical storm warning issued for parts of southeast Texas, flood watch in Harris County
The storm, which is expected to bring its heaviest downpours on Tuesday, could bring flash flooding to Southeast Texas. Though meteorologists currently predict rain to be a greater concern than wind, it could develop into a short-lived tropical storm....
Harris County shooting: Authorities investigating murder, attempted suicide on Casuna Lane
A woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after a shooting in west Harris County that authorities believe to be related to domestic violence.
Court records shed light on why 30-year-old man reportedly stabbed, killed his father
A man was charged with murder after investigators say he stabbed his 64-year-old father to death at a Harris County home Thursday morning.
Federal records reveal new details in deadly ICE shooting as witnesses could face grand jury
Harris County DA Sean Teare says key witnesses could soon testify before a grand jury investigating the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Wife dead, husband hospitalized after shooting outside W. Harris County home, HCSO says
Based on preliminary information, deputies say that it appears the husband shot his spouse multiple times before turning the gun on himself.
Power outages throughout Harris County as isolated thunderstorms continue to pop up in SE Texas
Isolated strong storms are continuing to pop up in the coastal counties, and they could build new thunderstorms in the Houston area throughout the afternoon and into the evening....
Prosecutor will take Houston ICE shooting case to grand jury
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said Friday that federal officials have not provided his office any information about the fatal shooting last month of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by immigration officers in Houston, so he plans to take the evidence his office has collected.....
Harris County DA's Office evaluating which charges to present to grand jury in ICE shooting case
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced on Hello Houston his office was at a "tipping point" in the investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents. Two of Salgado Araujo's sons said the news indicates......
Houston Weather: Scattered thunderstorms moving across Southeast Texas
WEATHER ALERTSSevere Thunderstorm Warning for Harris County and Montgomery County until 5:30 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harris County until 5:15 p.m.Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Harris County until 5 p.m.Friday’s forecast: Friday morning Houston saw 1 to 2 inches of.....
Harris County stabbing: Son accused of stabbing his father to death on Stoneside Drive
An investigation is underway following a deadly stabbing on Thursday morning.
Harris County D.A. says witnesses to deadly ICE shooting could go in front of grand jury 'very soon'
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare has confirmed he intends to get several witnesses in front of a grand jury “very soon."
Prosecutors aim to bring several witnesses in deadly Houston ICE shooting before grand jury: DA
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said that prosecutors intend to bring several witnesses in the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent before a grand jury "fairly soon."...
Hello Houston (August 27, 2026)
Today: Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare gives us an update on the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, we talk with the hosts of the Houston-based podcast, “Bottom of the Barrel,” and listen to the newest episode of “Texperts.”...
3 terabytes of biomedical research data allegedly transferred in UT MD Anderson trade-secret investigation
A search warrant filed in Harris County alleges a UT MD Anderson Cancer Center instructor transferred more than 3 terabytes of biomedical research data to a personal external hard drive after being placed on administrative leave late last month, prompting an investigation into......
Harris County to launch new tool to protect property owners from deed fraud
When activated, property owners can enroll to receive an alert whenever a document is recorded under their registered name.
Criminal cases resolved within 30 days increasing in Harris County
13 Investigates looks into why more Harris County criminal cases are being resolved within 30 days of the alleged offense.
Nine years after Harvey: Is Houston safer from flooding?
Nine years after Hurricane Harvey turned streets into rivers and flooded neighborhoods across the Houston area, Harris County has more flood-control infrastructure in place. But is the region ready for another storm of that magnitude?The answer depends on where you live — and......
Harris County Clerk first elected official to reject $305,000 salary from commissioners court
Hudspeth told Houston Public Media Tuesday that she does not plan to file a salary grievance after rejecting the boosted salary.
Concerns grow over Flock cameras across Houston area amid investigations for possible misuse
Just this past month, law enforcement officers in Harris County, Fort Bend, Baytown, Pasadena, and Deer Park have been investigated for possibly misusing Flock cameras....
Pedestrian fatally hit on Aldine Westfield Road in north Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after the impact propelled him up in the air.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
The victim was reportedly riding on the unimproved shoulder north of the roadway when a car failed to drive in a single lane and hit the bicyclist.
Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.HOUSTON — At a 9 a.m. Harris County Commissioners Court meeting Aug. 17, dozens of Houston residents......
Child ejected and killed after truck collides with Harris County patrol car
A pickup truck reportedly turned in front of the patrol vehicle at an intersection, causing the two to collide.
Buffalo Bills rally behind Ed Oliver after tragic loss in Harris County
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the tragic death of his 2-year-old son following a drowning incident in Harris County.
This Week in Texas: Harris County Budget, Big Bend Border Changes
This Week in Texas, we talk about Harris County's budget, discuss midterms with Ted Cruz, and break down big changes at Big Bend National Park.
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt may get salary bump as she faces DWI charge
Treasurer Carla Wyatt was approved for a 30% raise that has yet to be finalized, but her job remains in limbo as Harris County commissioners have expressed interest in eliminating her role altogether....
Pregnant woman allegedly stabbed in face, arms by 19-year-old church acquaintance
A pregnant woman was hospitalized after a stabbing attack at a home in northeast Harris County, allegedly by a church acquaintance, officials say.
Harris County leaders debate proposed property tax increase ahead of September vote
Harris County homeowners could see a significant increase in the county portion of their property tax bills under a proposal being considered as commissioners work to finalize next year’s budget....
Harris County committee recommends $40,000 pay boost for treasurer, despite effort to eliminate position
Wyatt, a 24-year veteran of the county, asked the nine-member salary grievance committee for a 119% pay increase Thursday to bring her salary from $139,000 to $305,000 -- about $50,000 more than she had originally requested in an official grievance filing....
Harris County Treasurer could get 30% raise as county weighs eliminating her office
Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt asked Thursday for her salary to be increased to $305,000, arguing she deserves to be paid the same as other countywide elected officials even as county leaders pursue an effort to eliminate her position.Wyatt initially filed a salary......
Hello Houston (August 20, 2026)
Today: Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin breaks down the county’s current legal battles, we find out how a Houston high school is tackling a food desert in Sunnyside, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks discusses his recent op-ed on ICE....
Free AC, heating units offered to eligible Harris County homeowners
Harris County homeowners may qualify for a free window A/C and heat unit through Rebuilding Together Houston.
Harris Co. couple warning pet owners about parasite found in dog parks that can be fatal
A West Harris County couple says all four of their dogs contracted a potentially serious parasite after visiting Congressman Bill Archer Park, prompting a warning for pet owners about the risk the snail-transmitted parasite can pose anywhere dogs encounter freshwater or standing....
Search for suspect underway after traffic stop turns into foot chase, Pct. 2 says
Harris County Pct. 2 said a ground search is underway after a traffic stop involving a suspect turned into a foot chase.
Hello Houston (August 19, 2026)
Today: We find out what’s behind the budget problems plaguing several Texas cities, learn about solar radiation management, discuss questions about voting access ahead of the midterm elections, and more....
10-year-old riding electric scooter hurt after being hit by a car in northwest Harris County, Precinct 4, says
A 10-year-old was injured after being hit by a car after rolling through an intersection in northwest Harris County, officials said.
Houston Pets Alive in desperate need of new play yard
Over the years, Houston Pets Alive has saved thousands of lives as dogs and cats facing euthanasia at BARC and Harris County Pets or animals with medical needs....
Harris County budget shortfall — what it means for county services, your wallet
Harris County is staring down a $178 million budget shortfall — and if commissioners approve a proposed tax increase, homeowners could feel it in their wallets.The county is considering a tax rate that would increase the property tax bill on a median-valued homestead by about......
Harris County weighs $3.1B budget as commissioners debate cuts, property taxes
Harris County's proposed FY27 General Fund budget is about $327 million more than last year's budget. Here's what's driving costs, what commissioners could cut and what the debate could mean for property taxes....
Harris County budget proposal could increase property taxes by hundreds of dollars
A Harris County commissioner calls it one of the largest tax increases in county history, and now we know how much it could cost taxpayers.