Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83
Granger was the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in Washington, D.C.
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In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years....
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The ban, which was reportedly requested by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, is in response to prolonged dry conditions in parts of unincorporated Harris County, officials said....
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Harris County is putting $1.4 million toward around-the-clock ankle monitor oversight, a direct response to the high-profile case of a capital murder defendant who cut off his device and fled to Italy months before his scheduled trial.Commissioners approved the funding as part......
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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The move comes amid privacy concerns and growing public mistrust of Flock cameras nationwide. Most recently, two Houston-area communities suspended their use of Flock Safety cameras in response to resident concerns....
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State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles tapped Kristen Hole to become deputy superintendent in February. The district said she is leaving to reunite with her family, who moved out of state in the spring....
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Harris County homeowners will be paying more property taxes after Commissioners Court approved higher tax rates Thursday, adding another expense to household budgets already dealing with the cost of housing, insurance, groceries and utilities. Commissioners approved the tax......
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For 90 days, outdoor fires other than the ones allowed could lead to fines and/or charges.
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Today: We talk with Houston Astros Spanish play by play broadcaster Francisco Romero, former DHS special agent Eric Balliet discusses his book "Kingpins & Coyotes," and we do our regular Thursday features “HPM in Focus” and “Current Obsessions.”...
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is criticizing the county’s newly approved budget, calling it “irresponsible” and “unsustainable” after Commissioners Court approved the largest property tax hike in county history.Hidalgo spoke to reporters Thursday after commissioners approved.....
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The Environmental Protection Agency made an announcement, but was anything discussed that could ease prices at the pump? Source
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Harris County commissioners will make their final vote on Thursday to decide on the proposed property tax rate increases.
