After the storm outages, can more of Houstonโs power grid go underground?
After the recent storm in Houston that caused widespread power outages, the question of burying power lines has been raised. While it may prevent outages during severe weather, it comes with a hefty price tag and maintenance challenges. Should Houston consider going underground with its power grid? Share your thoughts in the comments! #HoustonPowerGrid #StormRecovery #UndergroundPowerLines
โThis is not the time:โ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conference
There seemed to be some passive aggressiveness during the deadly weather update Friday morning between Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after they made their first joint press conference.
โIt burst my bubbleโ: Uplift Harris recipient reacts to TX Supreme Court blocking funds
The Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency stay blocking Harris Countyโs guaranteed income program from taking effect and releasing funds. One recipient shared how he was hoping to secure housing with the payment.
TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris
โHarris County officials cannot continue to abuse their power and the peopleโs money to score political points, and we will fight every step of the way to hold them accountable," Paxton said in a press statement.
$500 monthly payments scheduled for Wednesday through Uplift Harris remain in limbo despite judge siding with county
The first of 18 monthly payments are supposed to go out this Wednesday. And despite a judge siding with Harris County, Paxton has filed an appeal. Leading County Judge Lina Hidalgo to wonder when and if they can even give recipients the money.
List: Houston-area nonprofits applicants of Uplift Harris can still turn to
The Uplift Harris program, where financially struggling residents in Harris County residents could qualify for a $500 monthly grant has notified its recipients, but there are still dozens of nonprofits Houstonians in need can reach out to.
How low-income families can apply for $500 monthly assistance through Uplift Harris program this Friday
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Public Health Executive Director Barbie Robinson will discuss Uplift Harris a day before eligible households can start applying for the guaranteed income program.
โItโs unfortunateโ: Undocumented residents ineligible to apply for $500 monthly check from Uplift Harris program
Elected officials in Harris County created a guaranteed income program aimed at helping residents in our community who are in need however dozens of people who may be looking for the extra help have been informed that they are ineligible to apply.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo accuses DA Kim Ogg of โdirty politicsโ in tampering investigation
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo spoke out Friday after Texas Rangers opened a new public corruption investigation involving โconcealedโ records that were subpoenaed in a grand juryโs review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded.
Texas Rangers open new tampering investigation into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgoโs office
Texas Rangers have opened a new public corruption investigation after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgoโs office โconcealedโ records subpoenaed in a Grand Juryโs review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded, according to search warrants unsealed Thursday.
Veteran lawmaker offers support for Judge Lina Hidalgo, recounts making similar decision
A retired lawmaker offered words of support for Judge Lina Hidalgo during Tuesdayโs Harris County commissionerโs court meeting. This was the first meeting since Hidalgo announced she was taking a leave of absence to seek treatment for clinical depression.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo taking leave of absence to receive treatment for clinical depression
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said Monday that she is temporarily stepping away from her elected position and has checked herself into an inpatient facility where she is receiving treatment for clinical depression.
Harris County Jail continues to fail compliance standards, according to new inspection report
Staffing issues, inmates spending more time in holding cells, staff not following medical orders, or seeing inmate patients in a timely matter continue to plague the Harris County Jail, according to a new state inspection report obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates.
Deer Park company at center of Ohio toxic wastewater disposal controversy provides statement after EPA puts pause on transport operation
The Deer Park company that reportedly agreed to receive millions of gallons of toxic wastewater used to fight fires during the Ohio train derailment has made a statement in regard to the pause placed by federal officials on their operation.
EPA immediately pauses toxic waste shipments from Ohio train derailment site to Harris County, officials announce
Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency say they have put a pause on the shipment of toxic waste being transported from Ohio after a massive train derailment earlier this month.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says wastewater from Ohio train derailment has been in county for a week, will be treated at Deer Park facility
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia said late Wednesday that a Deer Park company is being contracted to dispose of wastewater from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $31.6M investment in job expansion, workers
Harris County Judge Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined local leaders Tuesday morning to announce that $31.6 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help expand the countyโs workforce training efforts, according to the county judge.
Shelter-in-place order lifted for certain areas of west Harris County after chemical leak detected inside warehouse, officials say
Officials from multiple departments, including Harris County Sheriffโs Office and Houston Fire Department are investigating a reported leak at a west Harris County warehouse Saturday morning.
Hidalgoโs chief of staff indicted in $11M COVID-19 contract controversy โto pursue new opportunity,โ judge says
Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday the decision by her chief of staff, Alex Triantaphyllis, to depart from his current role in early 2023 โto pursue a new opportunity.โ Hidalgoโs office said Triantaphyllis, who was one of three staffers indicted in March in an $11 million COVID-19 outreach contract investigation, will continue his public service in a new role in the Harris County Office of County Administration.
Republican Alexandra del Moral Mealer concedes, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo re-elected
Republican challenger Alexandra del Moral Mealer has conceded in the race to become Harris County judge, according to a statement released on her Twitter page. Judge Lina Hidalgo will now serve another term as county judge.
Jack Cagle, Tom Ramsey skip commissioners court for 3rd time as budget impasse continues
The impasse over the Harris County budget continued Tuesday with Republican commissioners skipping a meeting for a third time in a row, blocking the Democratic majority commissioners court from adopting a new proposed tax rate.
Houston Newsmakers: First-time candidate, political newcomer Alexandra Del Moral Mealer presses attack for Harris County Judge
IN THIS EPISODE: Alexandra Del Moral Mealer, the GOP Candidate running for Harris County Judge, talks about what led to her jump on the campaign trail with a goal to unseat incumbent candidate Lina Hidalgo.