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Harris County homeowners may have options to offset higher property taxes
Sep 20 · Click2Houston
Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
Sep 17 · Houston Public Media
Teen on e-bike struck by vehicle in Atascocita area, Precinct 4 says
Sep 20 · ABC13 Houston
Rodeo Houston unveils ‘The Farm,’ a new $300M agricultural complex
Sep 18 · Houston Public Media
Lee Gilley case: Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty
Sep 19 · Fox 26 Houston
Harris County DA files an official notice to not seek death penalty against Lee Gilley
Sep 19 · ABC13 Houston
17-year-old charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of man who chased robbery suspects, court records show
Sep 19 · Click2Houston
Action 13 helps clear 86-year-old man's $1,980 toll road bill
Sep 18 · ABC13 Houston
Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check
Sep 18 · Click2Houston
3 Harris County commissioners defend largest property tax increase in county history and blame Trump, Abbott
Sep 18 · Click2Houston
Lina Hidalgo calls out Tom Ramsey over Harris County property tax hike, says his ‘no’ vote allowed increase to pass
Sep 18 · Click2Houston
Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase, approve $3 billion budget
Sep 18 · Fox 26 Houston
Harris County had $15 million left to allocate in early September. Here’s where commissioners decided to spend it
Sep 18 · Click2Houston
Harris County commissioners approve $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services
Sep 18 · ABC13 Houston
Harris County approves largest property tax hike in county history. Here’s what homeowners could pay
Sep 17 · Click2Houston
Harris County commissioners approve one of the largest tax rates in recent history
Sep 18 · ABC13 Houston
Most Harris County school districts saw enrollment decline in 2025, data shows
Sep 18 · ABC13 Houston
Houston Public Media to host October Harris County Judge debate
Sep 15 · Houston Public Media
Harris County population growth flatlines as property tax hike looms, says Rice University professor
Sep 17 · Click2Houston
Harris County funds 24/7 ankle monitor staffing after murder defendant fled to Italy
Sep 17 · Click2Houston
Harris County raises property taxes: How much more you will pay
Sep 17 · Click2Houston
Hidalgo criticizes Harris County budget after historic property tax hike, calls spending ‘unsustainable’
Sep 17 · Click2Houston
Texas Supreme Court strikes Harris County commissioner candidate's effort to remove incumbent from office
Sep 14 · Houston Public Media
Person found dead in west Harris County during search for missing man
Sep 16 · Fox 26 Houston
Houston's anthem (Sept. 14, 2026)
Sep 14 · Houston Public Media
Do you trust your vote? Inside Harris County’s election testing process
Sep 15 · Click2Houston
LIFE Houston holding inaugural formula drive to combat infant hunger for Infant Hunger Action Month
Sep 15 · ABC13 Houston
Harris County property taxes rising again: What it could mean for homeowners
Sep 15 · Click2Houston
Man comes down safely after evading traffic stop, climbing onto roof in north Harris County
Sep 15 · Click2Houston
Rocket propulsion company Venus Aerospace opens new test site at Houston Spaceport
Sep 10 · Houston Public Media
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