Harris County man charged with multiple child sexual abuse charges
A Harris County man has been charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses, according to court documents.
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Harris County commissioners approve $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services
On Thursday, Harris County commissioners approved a $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services, according to Adrian Garcia's press secretary, Scott Spiegel....
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Harris County commissioners approve one of the largest tax rates in recent history
Harris County commissioners approved one of the largest tax rate increases in recent history that could add at least $100 to your property tax bill.
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Bond denied for man charged in separate fatal shootings of two Harris County teenagers
A man charged in the fatal shootings of two separate Harris County teenagers will be held without bond pending trial, Judge Hazel Jones ruled on Thursday.Enrique Aguilar, 20, is charged with two counts of murder after fatal shootings in August 2025 and February 2026. The victims....
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Most Harris County school districts saw enrollment decline in 2025, data shows
School districts located in or partially within Harris County saw a combined 3% decline in enrollment over the past year, according to Texas Education Agency data....
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Harris County population growth flatlines as property tax hike looms, says Rice University professor
Is Harris County really growing? A Rice University professor said the numbers tell a more complicated story — and local businesses in Southwest Houston said they are feeling the effects firsthand.Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University, said Harris County’s.....
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‘Saving Kids Like Us’: R.E.S.E.T Program will no longer be funded through Harris County
The Forgotten Third, a Houston-based nonprofit focused on gun violence prevention, says Harris County will not renew funding for its R.E.S.E.T. program — a reentry initiative designed for young adults coming out of prison.R.E.S.E.T. works primarily with young adults who have......
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Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
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....
safety
Burn ban issued for Harris County in response to prolonged dry conditions
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 funds 24/7 ankle monitor staffing after murder defendant fled to Italy
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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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 17, 2026)
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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Texas City police tighten oversight of Flock cameras after misuse
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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Houston ISD deputy superintendent instrumental in special education overhaul resigns
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....