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Executive director of Harris County Flood Control District resigns, officials confirm

Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, has resigned from her position, according to confirmation from officials.The resignation was confirmed Thursday by the Flood Control District. The agency later released a statement thanking Dr.......

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After divisive U.S. Senate runoff, Texas Republicans seek unity at state convention in Houston

METRO to expand rail and bus service for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Houston

New Harris County Flood District leader needed ahead of Thursday vote, local expert says

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing mental health leave policy for all county employees

Texas GLO chief warns Harris County likely to lose massive flood control grants

Man gunned down outside north Harris County home, HCSO said

Harris County shooting: Man killed at apartment complex on Ella Blvd

Teen dead, another injured after shooting in north Harris County

Suspect in custody after chase with Harris County Pct. 3 deputies, SkyEye13 shows

Investigators search for suspects after deadly Harris County shooting

Man in his early 20s shot to death outside northwest Harris County apartment complex

Teen killed, another injured in overnight shooting at North Harris County home

Harris County shooting: 2 teens critically injured in shooting on Remington Ridge

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'Shovels, not scapegoats': Texas GLO says Harris County may have no chance of meeting flood project deadlines

Local Texas election officials await appointment of new secretary of state as midterm preparations ramp up

Man killed, 18-year-old wounded after fight led to shooting in north Harris County, deputies say

1 dead, 1 hurt after fight, shootout in north Harris County, HCSO says | Investigators looking for 3rd person

Man killed, another hospitalized after double shooting in north Harris County, officials say

Manager accused of soliciting prostitution at north Harris County massage parlor

Hello Houston (June 5, 2026)

Ground stop issued for Bush Airport due to thunderstorms

Flash Flood Warning for parts of Houston and Harris County until 3 p.m.

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Harris County electronic monitoring program doesn't track defendants who become fugitives

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Harris County and City of Houston unveil dashboard to monitor Ebola ahead of World Cup

Traffic: Mueschke Road closed after truck loses load of cinder blocks

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down

The week in politics (June 3, 2026)

Woman still waiting for Harris County home reconstruction nearly a year after approval

Republican candidate for Harris County commissioner escalates effort to remove incumbent from office

LIVE RADAR: Showers and thunderstorms impacting parts of the Houston area

Rapper Boosie Badazz appears in Harris County court over alleged assault nightclub security guard

Libertarian Ted Brown courts disaffected conservative voters in Texas' U.S. Senate race

There are more than 20 summertime cooling centers where Houston-area residents can escape the heat

Man barricaded inside Katy-area apartment after allegedly shooting girlfriend

Hello Houston (June 1, 2026)

Boosie Badazz facing aggravated assault charges in Houston nightclub incident

Father who fought for justice in daughter’s unsolved 2019 murder honored at Harris County memorial

Former Hedwig Village employee sentenced for hiding camera in restaurant bathroom

Harris County flood control leader not focused on her job status despite commissioners concerns

'Y'all are playing games': Discussion over Harris County's Flock camera contract renewal turns tense

In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood

Judge to hear testimony on whether children of accused killer Lee Gilley must return to Texas

Man in custody after trying to flee deadly north Harris County stabbing scene, investigators say

20-year-old man killed in Humble-area shooting; teen girl may be involved

Is your home in a new flood zone? FEMA releases updated Harris County maps

Harris County renews flock cameras amid concerns over potential privacy and misuse

Fort Bend County investigating cause of voting system problem during primary runoff election

'It's hard on the ecosystem': Harris County partners with state, locals to dredge abandoned boats

Houston insulation company, manager face felony illegal dumping charges

Harris County completes Hill at Sims Regional Park, Sunnyside's first new greenspace in 50 years

Commissioner Briones expands free food programs for Harris County families this summer

Travelers from Ebola impact zone monitored in Houston area, Harris Co. Public Health Dept. says

TX-18 turnout likely helped Letitia Plummer secure nomination for Harris County judge, experts say

Annise Parker concedes Harris County Judge Democratic primary, congratulates Letitia Plummer