It's a crucial time for department leadership, many of which oversee offices that could face reductions as the county seeks to close its projected $129 million deficit.

A new report shows the financial challenges Harris County faces just weeks before commissioners will adopt a new budget.

Heavy afternoon showers had parts of Harris County on alert Monday, July 13, after the National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory warning of quick-hitting street and small‑stream flooding that could snarl travel into the early afternoon.

Garcia also requested a closed session discussion for an “evaluation” of County Administrator Erica Lee Carter.

The Houston congresswoman says new witness interviews, evidence in FBI custody, and another ICE-related shooting in Maine underscore the need for greater accountability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials and Commissioner Rodney Ellis will ...

Harris County starts $32.7M Poor Farm Ditch rebuild to protect ~500 homes; construction staged in 500-ft segments.