HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- For most of us, voting is a pretty standard affair: Show up to a neighborhood school, church or municipal building, cast your ballot and be on your way. However, if you're ...

Criminal Justice Harris County officials urge Texas governor to sign bill creating 5 new district courts. Senate Bill 2878, if signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, also would create new district courts in ...

HOUSTON – A guaranteed income program meant to help struggling families in Harris County is officially over, following a legal challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.. The initiative ...

Of Texas’ 254 counties, Harris charges the 71st highest tax rate. Although the county’s property tax rate ranks close to the bottom, it takes the top spot when compared to counties with ...

Texas bill diverting Harris County toll funds to Houston dies By Megan Kimble , Austin Bureau May 29, 2025 Vehicles pass under a toll plaza along the west Sam Houston Parkway, Thursday, Aug. 15 ...

Photos show aftermath of 'catastrophic' flooding in Texas "All of Texas is impacted by this tragic event," Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in an X post on Friday, July 4.

Harris County commissioners lobbied against Senate Bill 2722, which would have given 30% of the county's surplus toll road funds to the City of Houston. But one commissioner said Monday he was ...

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Applications are open for a Harris County program that will bring heat relief to more than 100 families. It's part of the Cool 4 the Summer initiative in Precinct 4. The ...