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WEATHER ALERT

12 warnings and 7 advisories in effect for 14 regions in the area

RODNEY ELLIS


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Harris County Commissioners approve raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers

Read full article: Harris County Commissioners approve raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers

Harris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.

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Harris County Commissioners propose raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers

Read full article: Harris County Commissioners propose raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers

Harris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.

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Harris County holds emergency meeting as federal dollars hang in the balance

Read full article: Harris County holds emergency meeting as federal dollars hang in the balance

Harris County leaders are addressing a federal funding freeze that threatens crucial local services.

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Sunnyside community activist Efrem Jernigan passes away after battle with cancer

Read full article: Sunnyside community activist Efrem Jernigan passes away after battle with cancer

A leader in the Sunnyside community and advocate of the Sunnyside Solar Farm, Efrem Jernigan, has passed away on Janaury 21 after a years long battle with cancer. He was 62.

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Harris County officials highlight ACA health insurance options

Read full article: Harris County officials highlight ACA health insurance options

Harris County officials, including Commissioner Rodney Ellis, are emphasizing the importance of enrolling in health insurance options available through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) before the January 15 deadline.

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African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third time

Read full article: African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third time

It remains one of the strangest things KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered in recent years. A massive private African art collection secretly stored inside of an old Harris County maintenance shed.

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Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Hereโ€™s how you can apply

Read full article: Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Hereโ€™s how you can apply

Starting Tuesday, Harris County is offering low-interest loans from the $17 million Harris County Opportunity Fund to support small businesses.

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Harriet Tubman mural unveiled in Downtown Houston

Read full article: Harriet Tubman mural unveiled in Downtown Houston

This mural is meant to serve as a reminder of the slaves whose forced labor created the foundation on which our nation is built.

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Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans

Read full article: Harris County voter outreach proposal sparks another fight with Texas Republicans

The county plans to ID eligible voters and send them registration forms. GOP officials say itโ€™s an end-run around state law.

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Dignitaries at Sheila Jackson Leeโ€™s funeral include Glenda Glover, the Clintons, Ben Crump, Al Sharpton, Kamala Harris

Read full article: Dignitaries at Sheila Jackson Leeโ€™s funeral include Glenda Glover, the Clintons, Ben Crump, Al Sharpton, Kamala Harris

Reflections on the late Congresswoman from Houston's lie will also come from her children as well as local and national leaders.

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Remember all that African Art in a Harris County Shed? Going once... Going twice... Sale postponed

Read full article: Remember all that African Art in a Harris County Shed? Going once... Going twice... Sale postponed

Over four-and-a-half years after KPRC 2 Investigates exposed well over a thousand pieces of African Art from a private art collection that was being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed, the art is set to be sold to the highest bidder on Thursday.

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WATCH LIVE: Federal and local officials to provide update on Hurricane Beryl recovery

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Federal and local officials to provide update on Hurricane Beryl recovery

Federal and local officials, including Bishop James Dixon, Congressman Al Green, and representatives from the offices of Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, will provide updates on recovery efforts at NRG Park following Hurricane Beryl.

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Harris County considers raising minimum wage for all employees

Read full article: Harris County considers raising minimum wage for all employees

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is expected to propose a significant change to the county's minimum wage policy, aiming to extend the $ 15-an-hour wage increase to all employees, including contracted workers.

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Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles responds to allegations he diverted Texas school funds to his Colorado schools

Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles responds to allegations he diverted Texas school funds to his Colorado schools

Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles is calling allegations that he diverted Texas school money to his charter schools in Colorado โ€œirresponsibly inaccurate.โ€

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Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Harris Countyโ€™s guaranteed income pilot program

Read full article: Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Harris Countyโ€™s guaranteed income pilot program

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging the program, saying it violates the Texas Constitution.

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TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris

Read full article: TX Supreme Court blocks $500 monthly payments after Ken Paxton files appeal against Uplift Harris

โ€œHarris County officials cannot continue to abuse their power and the peopleโ€™s money to score political points, and we will fight every step of the way to hold them accountable," Paxton said in a press statement.

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โ€˜Take off your political glassesโ€™: NAACP Houston, partners push for full support of Uplift Harris program

Read full article: โ€˜Take off your political glassesโ€™: NAACP Houston, partners push for full support of Uplift Harris program

The NAACP Houston Branch and partners held a news conference Wednesday to announce their support for Uplift Harris, a pilot program to help low-income households in Harris County.

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โ€˜Why the heck does Ken Paxton care?โ€™: Harris County officials respond to Texas AG lawsuit over Uplift Harris program

Read full article: โ€˜Why the heck does Ken Paxton care?โ€™: Harris County officials respond to Texas AG lawsuit over Uplift Harris program

Harris County officials responded to a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over the countyโ€™s Uplift Harris program.

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Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it โ€˜illegal welfare schemeโ€™

Read full article: Texas AG sues county over Uplift Harris program, calls it โ€˜illegal welfare schemeโ€™

A program meant to help Harris County residents living below the federal poverty line is being criticized by the Texas Attorney General, saying it's "unconstitutional."

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11th hour bankruptcy filing cancels auction of secretly stored African Art in Harris County

Read full article: 11th hour bankruptcy filing cancels auction of secretly stored African Art in Harris County

KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered the secretly stored art in a Harris County maintenance shed. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent to makeover the shed and store art under the control of Commissioner Rodney Ellis.

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Pilot program โ€˜Uplift Harrisโ€™ notifying recipients of $500 monthly grant

Read full article: Pilot program โ€˜Uplift Harrisโ€™ notifying recipients of $500 monthly grant

Applicants for the pilot program to help low-income residents living below the poverty line in Harris County will be notified on their status by March 22, 2024

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2 Harris County Commissioners highlight new funding for eviction legal aid

Read full article: 2 Harris County Commissioners highlight new funding for eviction legal aid

Harris County Commissionerโ€™s Lesley Briones and Rodney Ellis will highlight new funding for eviction legal aid

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โ€˜Uplift Harrisโ€™: Applications for program that provides $500 monthly to low-income households now open

Read full article: โ€˜Uplift Harrisโ€™: Applications for program that provides $500 monthly to low-income households now open

The program is now open, but they're issuing a notice.

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How low-income families can apply for $500 monthly assistance through Uplift Harris program this Friday

Read full article: 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.

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Harris County proposes resolution to apologize to families of Camp Logan soldiers who were beaten, killed

Read full article: Harris County proposes resolution to apologize to families of Camp Logan soldiers who were beaten, killed

Harris County Officials are announcing a resolution on Tuesday to apologize to the families of Camp Logan soldiers who were killed and beaten during the Camp Logan Riot.

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World Youth Foundation hosts 33rd Annual Seeds of Gratitude celebration with special guest Mayor Turner

Read full article: World Youth Foundation hosts 33rd Annual Seeds of Gratitude celebration with special guest Mayor Turner

The World Youth Foundation hosted its 33rd Annual Seeds of Gratitude celebration in Houston on Sunday.

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Houstonians worry new laws will deter voters who donโ€™t recall the hard-won fight for voting rights

Read full article: Houstonians worry new laws will deter voters who donโ€™t recall the hard-won fight for voting rights

Texas Republicans passed measures this year to eliminate Harris Countyโ€™s top election job and give the Republican secretary of state power to take oversight of elections in Houston.

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Commissioner Ellis proposes $7.7M increase in program that would provide more relocation funds for flood victims

Read full article: Commissioner Ellis proposes $7.7M increase in program that would provide more relocation funds for flood victims

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis plans to ask the commissionerโ€™s court to add $7.7 million to a buyout program to provide repeat flood victims โ€“ including undocumented immigrants - with more money for relocation.

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Gun buyback event happening next month at NRG Park in June

Read full article: Gun buyback event happening next month at NRG Park in June

Mayor Sylvester Turner and several local officials announced new details on the fourth gun buyback event coming next month.

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$1.4 million in federal funding to address increased number of Black pregnant mother deaths in Harris County

Read full article: $1.4 million in federal funding to address increased number of Black pregnant mother deaths in Harris County

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher is holding a news conference on Tuesday to discuss the $1.4 million in federal funding that will help Harris Countyโ€™s Black Maternal and Child Health Program.

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Harris County officials to sue state over controversial election bills

Read full article: Harris County officials to sue state over controversial election bills

Officials in Harris County announced Wednesday their intent to sue the state of Texas over a pair of controversial bills which would impact elections in the county.

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HCPH, county commissioners announce 2-day conference during Black Maternal Health Week at NRG Center

Read full article: HCPH, county commissioners announce 2-day conference during Black Maternal Health Week at NRG Center

Harris County Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Lesley Briones joined Harris County Public Health to announce a two-day Maternal & Child Health Conference at NRG Center.

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Judge Hidalgo releases data showing increase in gun violence among youth in Harris County

Read full article: Judge Hidalgo releases data showing increase in gun violence among youth in Harris County

Judge Lina Hidalgo released data Wednesday showing an alarming increase in youth gun violence in Harris County.

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Do gun buybacks work?

Read full article: Do gun buybacks work?

The jury is still out for the gift card initiative known as the gun buyback program.

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Harris County officials announce $6M Reproductive Health Care Access Fund to boost services countywide

Read full article: Harris County officials announce $6M Reproductive Health Care Access Fund to boost services countywide

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis among several Houston-area healthcare experts will announce a $6 million reproductive health care access fund on Monday.

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Texas experts dive into the state of public defense 60 years after Gideon decision

Read full article: Texas experts dive into the state of public defense 60 years after Gideon decision

In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Gideon v. Wainwright that the Sixth Amendmentโ€™s guarantee of a right to a lawyer applies to criminal defendants. Together with the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, The Texas Tribune hosted a series of conversations Friday on public defense in Texas.

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County health leaders launch Hospital Violence Interruption Program at Ben Taub Hospital

Read full article: County health leaders launch Hospital Violence Interruption Program at Ben Taub Hospital

County health officials are helping patients who have been hurt in these incidents through their โ€œHospital Violence Interruption Programโ€ at Ben Taub Hospital.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $31.6M investment in job expansion, workers

Read full article: 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 countyโ€™s workforce training efforts, according to the county judge.

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Guns for gift cards: Harris County, City of Houston holds 3rd Gun Buyback event in NE Houston

Read full article: Guns for gift cards: Harris County, City of Houston holds 3rd Gun Buyback event in NE Houston

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and Commissioner Rodney Ellis, along with City of Houston will hold the third Gun Buyback event on Saturday.

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Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Houston Mayor Turner, Sheriff Gonzalez announce Houstonโ€™s 3rd gun buyback scheduled this month

Read full article: Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Houston Mayor Turner, Sheriff Gonzalez announce Houstonโ€™s 3rd gun buyback scheduled this month

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez announced that they will host a gun buyback on Feb. 18 at Deussen Park.

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Commissioners to vote on new โ€˜equitable, affordableโ€™ policy to save Harris County toll road drivers money

Read full article: Commissioners to vote on new โ€˜equitable, affordableโ€™ policy to save Harris County toll road drivers money

Harris County commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia, along with Harris County Toll Road Director Roberto Trevino, announced a new proposal Tuesday aimed at helping local drivers feel less burn due to the hike in inflation. Officials said the county will soon be cutting toll rates by 10 percent.

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WATCH LIVE: Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner announce new plans for historic Riverside General Hospital site

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Harris County Commissioner Ellis, Mayor Turner announce new plans for historic Riverside General Hospital site

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Qatar Harvey Fund (QHF) officials and health experts will provide updates on the multimillion-dollar renovation project at the historic Riverside General Hospital, which will reportedly house Harris Public Health and other vital health-related services.

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Harris County Commissioner Ellis, advocates announce $4.7 million domestic violence assistance fund

Read full article: Harris County Commissioner Ellis, advocates announce $4.7 million domestic violence assistance fund

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and domestic violence advocates will announce a $4.7 million Domestic Violence Assistance Fund to help victims.

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Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announces new Tenant Protection Policy in response to deplorable living conditions at some rental properties

Read full article: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis announces new Tenant Protection Policy in response to deplorable living conditions at some rental properties

In response to some deplorable living conditions in rental housing in Harris County, Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced a newly approved Tenant Protection Policy on Wednesday.

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Harris County budget in jeopardy, time running out to adopt new one

Read full article: Harris County budget in jeopardy, time running out to adopt new one

Harris County commissioners are set to attend a special meeting at 2 p.m. Monday.

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Pct. 4 commissioner Jack Cagle proposes new tax rate plan amid county commission budget impasse

Read full article: Pct. 4 commissioner Jack Cagle proposes new tax rate plan amid county commission budget impasse

Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle outlined a proposed tax reform plan Tuesday that he calls a โ€œcompromiseโ€ to break a stalemate over the property tax rate.

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Harris County officials provide updates on mail ballot application rejections, share steps to ensure mail ballots are counted

Read full article: Harris County officials provide updates on mail ballot application rejections, share steps to ensure mail ballots are counted

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Elections Administrator Clifford Tatum will hold a press conference Monday to encourage eligible residents to register to vote by using guidance provided by the Elections Administration Office.

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BACK TO SCHOOL: Texasโ€™ Sales Tax holiday happening this weekend

Read full article: BACK TO SCHOOL: Texasโ€™ Sales Tax holiday happening this weekend

This weekend marks the 23rd annual Sales Tax Holiday in the state of Texas. The holiday, created in 1999 by Commissioner Rodney Ellis, is intended to help parents who may be short on cash to get what their child needs for the school year.

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Judge Lina Hidalgo announces multi-million dollar Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids Initiative

Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo announces multi-million dollar Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids Initiative

On Wednesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and members of the U.S. Congress announced a multi-million dollar initiative for Harris Countyโ€™s youngest residents -- Brighter Futures for Harris County Kids.

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Harris County will ask voters to decide on $1.2B bond for infrastructure, public safety in November

Read full article: Harris County will ask voters to decide on $1.2B bond for infrastructure, public safety in November

Harris County Commissioners met Tuesday to discuss and consider putting a $1.2 billion bond measure on the November ballot. The measure passed 3-2 late Tuesday night.

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Hereโ€™s how you can turn guns into gift cards at City of Houstonโ€™s Gun Buyback program on July 30

Read full article: Hereโ€™s how you can turn guns into gift cards at City of Houstonโ€™s Gun Buyback program on July 30

Mayor Sylvester Turnerโ€™s One Safe Houston initiative will hold a Gun Buyback program at the end of the month.

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Houston area leaders jump into action after tenants reveal deplorable conditions at apartment complex

Read full article: Houston area leaders jump into action after tenants reveal deplorable conditions at apartment complex

Leaders from the Houston area say theyโ€™re floored by conditions at the Sterlingshire Apartments complex, so they say theyโ€™re helping residents know their rights, and that help is on the way.

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Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis call for special legislative session to address gun violence

Read full article: Watch live: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis call for special legislative session to address gun violence

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Commissioner Rodney Ellis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning calling for a special session to address the ongoing gun violence among children.

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Houston leaders, community rally outside Toyota Center demanding release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

Read full article: Houston leaders, community rally outside Toyota Center demanding release of WNBA star Brittney Griner

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee held a vigil and a rally on Monday evening to raise awareness and demand the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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Houston area leaders host prayer vigil to honor victims in Buffalo grocery store shooting

Read full article: Houston area leaders host prayer vigil to honor victims in Buffalo grocery store shooting

Houston area leaders hosted a prayer vigil Thursday afternoon to honor the 10 Black people who were killed at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.

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Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses resolution opposing draft Supreme Court Roe v. Wade opinion at Commissioners Court

Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses resolution opposing draft Supreme Court Roe v. Wade opinion at Commissioners Court

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will introduce a resolution Tuesday to Harris County Commissioners Court opposing the draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion striking down Roe v. Wade.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $4M initiative aimed at helping areaโ€™s youth

Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announces $4M initiative aimed at helping areaโ€™s youth

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgoโ€™s Office announced Thursday that it will announce an initiative aimed at reducing crime across Harris County.

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Commissioner Rodney Ellis, clean air advocates call on President Biden, EPA to enact strict safeguards on power plants in Texas

Read full article: Commissioner Rodney Ellis, clean air advocates call on President Biden, EPA to enact strict safeguards on power plants in Texas

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and clean air advocates called on President Joe Biden and the Environmental Protection Agency Wednesday morning to enact safeguards to reduce pollution from the W.A. Parish Generating Station and other power plants in Texas.

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Harris County Commissioners approve resolution to protect transgender children and their families

Read full article: Harris County Commissioners approve resolution to protect transgender children and their families

In a 3-2 vote, Harris County Commissioners approved a resolution to protect transgender children and their families.

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Harris County GOP calls for independent elections overseer for May elections

Read full article: Harris County GOP calls for independent elections overseer for May elections

The Harris County Republican party is holding a press conference Wednesday to call for an independent elections overseer following the resignation of Harris County Elections Administrator Isabel Longoria.

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Stronger Houston: Harris County partners with Black-owned bank for first relationship of its kind

Read full article: Stronger Houston: Harris County partners with Black-owned bank for first relationship of its kind

They are rejoicing in Harris County with historic news to tell. An institution that has been a major support to churches like Wheeler Avenue Baptist, restaurants, barber shops, and other businesses over seven decades is celebrating another milestone -- a first of its kind partnership.

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Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Sheriff Gonzalez discuss anti-crime program designed to lower gun violence in Harris County

Read full article: Judge Hidalgo, Commissioner Ellis, Sheriff Gonzalez discuss anti-crime program designed to lower gun violence in Harris County

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Sheriff Ed Gonzalez highlighted the countyโ€™s new โ€œClean Streets, Safe Neighborhoodsโ€ program in a news conference Wednesday morning.

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โ€˜No more excusesโ€™: HPD chief believes increasing jail capacity could be a potential solution for rising crime in Houston

Read full article: โ€˜No more excusesโ€™: HPD chief believes increasing jail capacity could be a potential solution for rising crime in Houston

Houston Police Chief Finner Troy Finner did not hold back Thursday night while talking about violent criminals in the city.

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Harris County jury selection to move from NRG back to newly renovated Jury Assembly Plaza downtown

Read full article: Harris County jury selection to move from NRG back to newly renovated Jury Assembly Plaza downtown

For the first time in the past two years, the Harris County jury selections process will be moving back to downtown Houston.

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Judge Lina Hidalgo, county commissioners to announce $200,000 disparity study fund

Read full article: Judge Lina Hidalgo, county commissioners to announce $200,000 disparity study fund

Community college and school district officials will join Commissioners Rodney Ellis, Adrian Garcia and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo on Wednesday to announce a $200,000 Disparity Study Fund.

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Harris County officials announce historic partnership with minority-owned Unity National Bank

Read full article: Harris County officials announce historic partnership with minority-owned Unity National Bank

Harris County Treasurer Dylan Osborne, along with Commissioners Adrian Garcia and Rodney Ellis, and Unity National Bank President and CEO Michael Pearson announced Thursday afternoon a historic partnership with the minority-owned bank.

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Watch live: City of Houston, Harris County announce completion of Cleburne St. improvement project

Read full article: Watch live: City of Houston, Harris County announce completion of Cleburne St. improvement project

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will mark the completion of the Cleburne Street improvement project Monday morning.

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2021 KPRC 2 Investigates stories you donโ€™t want to miss

Read full article: 2021 KPRC 2 Investigates stories you donโ€™t want to miss

Take a look at some of the biggest stories KPRC 2 Investigates shared in 2021, from an update to that African art in a warehouse to COVID-19 testing.

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Community pushing for safer sidewalks along Gulf Bank Road where 11-year-old was hit by vehicle

Read full article: Community pushing for safer sidewalks along Gulf Bank Road where 11-year-old was hit by vehicle

An 11-yea-old boy is recovering after he was hit by a speeding truck while crossing the street.

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Harris County commissioners call for independent investigation into Astroworld Festival tragedy

Read full article: Harris County commissioners call for independent investigation into Astroworld Festival tragedy

Harris County commissioners are calling for a thorough investigation into what went wrong Friday night at the Astro World Festival.

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Grand Jury Declines to charge Commissioner Rodney Ellis in African Art case

Read full article: Grand Jury Declines to charge Commissioner Rodney Ellis in African Art case

A Harris County grand jury declined to criminally charge Commissioner Rodney Ellis in the African art case.

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Commissioners Garcia, Ellis, Harris Center for Mental Health unveil new community-initiated mental health care project

Read full article: Commissioners Garcia, Ellis, Harris Center for Mental Health unveil new community-initiated mental health care project

Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Wayne Young of the Harris Center for Mental Health unveiled a community-based mental health care initiative coming to Harris County residents in targeted areas Tuesday.

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Harris County redistricting proposal draws controversy in some communities

Read full article: Harris County redistricting proposal draws controversy in some communities

Harris County residents offered their take Thursday on proposals to redraw district lines for the four precincts that comprise the county.

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Massive private African art collection under control of commissioner Rodney Ellis remains in public shed

Read full article: Massive private African art collection under control of commissioner Rodney Ellis remains in public shed

The massive private African art collection inside of a county maintenance shed in Precinct One sits still, two weeks after movers were allowed to start showing up.

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Mayor Turner, other Houston-area officials to honor former Texas Gov. Ann Richards inauguration anniversary

Read full article: Mayor Turner, other Houston-area officials to honor former Texas Gov. Ann Richards inauguration anniversary

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of former Texas Gov. Ann Richardsโ€™ inauguration, Mayor Sylvester Turner, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will highlight "50 โ€œAnn Bannersโ€ on display in downtown Houston.

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GETTING ANSWERS: Recycling trashed, expensive art still in a shed, and bad fuel frustrations

Read full article: GETTING ANSWERS: Recycling trashed, expensive art still in a shed, and bad fuel frustrations

In this day and age, itโ€™s hard to believe anyone would think they could get away with doing something shady because there are cameras everywhere! This week our KPRC 2 Investigates team obtained video of trash workers clearly NOT doing the job they were hired to do in one community. Neighbors there are MAD! You might be too when you see our investigation. Plus, Investigator Mario Diaz learned new information about that county shed full of expensive African art. And, a driver was left stranded after getting bad gas. Why is it so hard to find help?

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, HPDโ€™s Troy Finner among area officials launching programs designed to reduce crime

Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, HPDโ€™s Troy Finner among area officials launching programs designed to reduce crime

Judge Lina Hidalgo, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and other public safety and health officials introduced two programs to reduce crime and improve community safety at an event on Monday.

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Houston Texans, NFL Foundation, and LISC award $450K to renovate athletic field at Jack Yates HS

Read full article: Houston Texans, NFL Foundation, and LISC award $450K to renovate athletic field at Jack Yates HS

The Houston Texans are teaming with the NFL Foundation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to award $450,000 to renovate and resurface the athletic field at Yates High School.

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State lawmakers urge federal government to remove the term โ€œNegroโ€ from Texas place names

Read full article: State lawmakers urge federal government to remove the term โ€œNegroโ€ from Texas place names

The federal government blocked an attempt to rename these places 30 years ago when Texas passed a law to eliminate the term. Now, lawmakers are once again pushing for the change.

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Email shows Ellis concerned over African artโ€™s ownership months before KPRC 2 Investigates report

Read full article: Email shows Ellis concerned over African artโ€™s ownership months before KPRC 2 Investigates report

We are updating our investigation by showing the latest discovery by KPRC2 Investigates regarding the private art collection stored on the taxpayers' dime.

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6 community partners awarded $550K to fight food insecurity in Harris County

Read full article: 6 community partners awarded $550K to fight food insecurity in Harris County

HOUSTON โ€“ Harris County is providing $550,000 to help combat food insecurity. The Harris County Healthy Food Financing Initiative will increase the availability of fresh and nutritious food in underserved communities by funding innovative solutions through community partners, the county announced Wednesday in a press release. Here is how the organizations plan to allocate the grant:HOPE Clinic : Teach restauranteurs to prepare healthy food for their menus. Houston Food Bank : Increase food pantry capacity and SNAP enrollment. Kristen House, Houston Food Bank Partner Capacity Manager, said:On behalf of Houston Food Bank, we are so grateful and excited to start working with our partners on HFBโ€™s new Targeted Enhanced Partner Capacity Project.

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โ€˜Stop putting cars over peopleโ€™: Harris County sues TxDOT over I-45 expansion project

Read full article: โ€˜Stop putting cars over peopleโ€™: Harris County sues TxDOT over I-45 expansion project

HOUSTON โ€“ Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee made a demand Thursday for TxDOT to take residents and the environment into consideration in the agencyโ€™s plan to expand Interstate 45. The $7.5 billion expansion project aims to increase the capacity of the freeway to handle traffic through downtown up Greater Greenspoint. Members of the group know, as Stop TxDOT I-45 applauded the county attorneyโ€™s decision to file suit. Good for them,โ€ said STOP TxDOT I-45 founder, Susan Graham. The following is a statement, from TxDOT Executive Director James Bass, on the Harris County lawsuit regarding the NHHIP:โ€œTxDOT has not yet received a copy of the lawsuit.

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Harris County $1.4 billion short on flood control projects that are part of bond voterโ€™s approved after Harvey

Read full article: Harris County $1.4 billion short on flood control projects that are part of bond voterโ€™s approved after Harvey

More than two years after Harris County voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 billion flood control bond, the county announced Tuesday that it is $1.4 billion short. Many of the hundreds of original projects remain unfinished, including in some of the most economically disadvantaged communities. โ€œHalls and Greens, the two poorest watersheds in the county -- theyโ€™re basically left out of the process,โ€ said Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia in Commissionerโ€™s Court. โ€œIt doesnโ€™t add up at all,โ€ said former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. โ€œThe commissionerโ€™s court needs to fix it,โ€ said State Rep. Ron Reynolds (D-Dist.

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Renters receive free recovery resources, legal aid from attorneys

Read full article: Renters receive free recovery resources, legal aid from attorneys

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas โ€“ Local officials and community leaders held several drive-thru legal clinics on Saturday afternoon. Volunteer attorneys helped determine if renters qualified for protection under the CDC moratorium guidelines. โ€œAnd weโ€™ve been paying our rent because the last thing we want to be is under a bridge,โ€ she said. AdEric Kwartler, an Attorney and Professor at South Texas College of Law Houston, said a lot of renters do not know their rights. โ€œOne big thing that people need to understand is you may get a notice to vacate from your landlord, stay in your home because you do have rights,โ€ Kwartler said.

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Funding needed to address huge increase in defendants under pre-trial supervision

Read full article: Funding needed to address huge increase in defendants under pre-trial supervision

So much so, the number of defendants now under supervision is overwhelming county resources. AdHarris County Justice Administration DepartmentA Pre-Trial budget presentation also showed officers carrying huge caseloads. โ€œWeโ€™ve got to put more money in pre-trial services,โ€ said Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis. Cagle agrees Pre-Trial Services needs the help. The study is expected to be completed within the coming months and will help guide commissioners to where funding is needed most.

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Suspects in 27 homicides were out on at least 2 bonds at the time of the crime, records show

Read full article: Suspects in 27 homicides were out on at least 2 bonds at the time of the crime, records show

At the time of the shooting, Ybarbo was out of jail on two other bonds, accused of two other crimes. AdThe De Leons not only blame Ybarbo but also Judge Ramona Franklin of the 338th Harris County District Court. Harris County Precinct 1 (Ellis): 12 casesHarris County Precinct 2 (Garcia): 9 casesHarris County Precinct 3 (Radack/Ramsey): 4 casesHarris County Precinct 4 (Cagle): 2 casesHarris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis is considered the architect of bail reform in Harris County, by backing judges with similar philosophies about reform. Bettencourt and Miles support new bipartisan legislation to keep violent suspects off the streets, forcing judges to follow the law, not their own personal discretion, especially when a suspect is charged with other crimes. AdFacing a surge in homicides, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner agrees bonds should be provided in low-risk cases, not for suspects with a violent history.

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New George Floyd mural unveiled during ceremony at Yates High School

Read full article: New George Floyd mural unveiled during ceremony at Yates High School

โ€œGeorge Floydโ€ฆsay his name George Floyd,โ€ said George Floydโ€™s niece Bianca Williams. Itโ€™s been nine months since Houston native George Floyd was killed. On Saturday, his alma mater Jack Yates High School and several others honored his life in a special way. Lee also presented the Floyd family with the George Floyd Justice and Policing Bill. George Floyd may be gone, but his death sparked a movement and his name will always be remembered.

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State senator files bill calling for legal action in connection with secret art collection inside Harris County shed

Read full article: State senator files bill calling for legal action in connection with secret art collection inside Harris County shed

Fridayโ€™s announcement of proposed Senate Bill 252 comes after Channel 2 Investigates first exposed secret massive art collection being warehoused on the taxpayersโ€™ dime, โ€œLegally what this bill means is that I donโ€™t think that what Precinct One Commissioner is doing is legal. I donโ€™t think you can take a private Art collection, house it, spend public money, do private tours, I donโ€™t think that is the right thing under the Texas Code,โ€ said Bettencourt. The state senator out of District 7 doesnโ€™t believe the actions taken by Ellis and his office is legal. Bettencourt said this bill is to ensure accountability at the state level if the Oggโ€™s office does nothing. Bettencourt indicated he cannot speak to federal operations, but he can speak to the state and its laws.

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Harris County providing $40M in funding to help residents struggling during COVID-19 pandemic

Read full article: Harris County providing $40M in funding to help residents struggling during COVID-19 pandemic

Harris County is providing $40 million in funding to help residents suffering financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. โ€œWe know that direct assistance to low-income families can help reduce poverty rates, inject money into the local economy and, most importantly, help families afford their basic needs like housing, food and health care.โ€The payments will be distributed in two rounds. The first round is already underway and is assisting families who applied to, but did not receive help from the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund program conducted earlier this summer, according to the release. Households that have already received other COVID-19 related assistance from Harris County are ineligible for this financial assistance, according to the release. โ€œThousands of families across Harris County have struggled to overcome the financial damage from COVID-19,โ€ Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said in the release.

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Community holds bike ride, block party to honor George Floyd

Read full article: Community holds bike ride, block party to honor George Floyd

HOUSTON โ€“ Family and friends continue to celebrate George Floyd after what would have been his 47th birthday. Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis and about 40 bicyclists rode 16 and a half miles in honor of Floyd. The riders stopped at a mural dedicated to Floyd in Third Ward, where family and friends had already gathered for a block party. Floyd died in May after a Minneapolis police officer put his knee on Floydโ€™s neck for nearly nine minutes. The four ex-officers involved face charges ranging from second-degree murder to manslaughter.

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How city planners are building safer streets around TSU, UH

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HOUSTON โ€“ The Third Ward community near Texas Southern University and The University of Houston is covered in construction cones, but all for a good purpose. Intersections like Ennis and Cleburne are already starting to see improvements like wider sidewalks, which is a relief for walkers and bikers in the area. Last year, Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis pledged to invest $30 million to reconstruct Cullen and other streets in the UH-TSU corridor. The project also includes drainage improvements to help reduce street flooding during heavy rain events as well as lighting and landscaping features. Ellis, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and University of Houston President Renu Khator broke ground on the $19 million second phase of the Cullen Boulevard construction project Thursday.

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Investigation ramps up into African art stashed in tax-payer funded shed in Harris County

Read full article: Investigation ramps up into African art stashed in tax-payer funded shed in Harris County

HOUSTON โ€“ Law enforcement officials are ramping up their investigation into a stash of African artwork that is being stored on the Harris County taxpayersโ€™ dime. โ€œWho has the keys to all this,โ€ KPRC 2 asked Harris County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellisโ€™s team earlier this year. What do you have to say to Harris County taxpayers about this?โ€ asked KPRC 2 investigator Mario Diaz. โ€œWe have to get rid of special treatments for special groups,โ€ said Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg on July 31. โ€œIโ€™ve gotten Chris Feldman, an attorney, to go review it to see what recommendations he can put in place,โ€ Ellis told KPRC 2.

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WATCH LIVE: Mayor Turner announces voting initiative honoring late Congressman Mickey Lelands legacy.

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Mayor Turner announces voting initiative honoring late Congressman Mickey Lelands legacy.

HOUSTON Mayor Sylvester Turner joins Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, NAACP Houston, and Mi Familia Vota to announce an initiative to increase voter participation in Harris County. The initiative will include a series of billboards across the county that highlight a memorial of the late Congressman Mickey Leland, which was recently installed in Hermann Park.

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Houston road named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee renamed

Read full article: Houston road named after Confederate General Robert E. Lee renamed

HOUSTON On Wednesday morning Commissioner Rodney Ellis renamed named Robert E. Lee Road to Unison Road. However, most people KPRC 2s Vincent Crivelli spoke with along the road did not want the name change. If I get a few people angry with me, thats the political process, said Ellis. Several neighbors complained about the time consumption and cost to update their driver licenses and account information for multiple entities. However, Ellis said if residents cant afford it, hell find resources to help.

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Selection process underway as thousands apply for Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund

Read full article: Selection process underway as thousands apply for Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund

HOUSTON โ€“ Tens of thousands of residents have applied for the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund, according to a press release. Due to the high volume of applications received, Harris County said they need more time to process, select and match applicants with the appropriate community-based organization. Applicants will be notified of selection and community-based organization match by June 30, through originally set to be on June 26. โ€œThe staggering number of applications we received only goes to show the immense magnitude of need across Harris County,โ€ said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo. As of Thursday, a total of 2,381 households in Harris County have been served or were in the process of being served.

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Harris County Commissioners Court approves 8 measures to reform criminal justice system

Read full article: Harris County Commissioners Court approves 8 measures to reform criminal justice system

HOUSTON The Harris County Commissioners County approved eight measures to reform the criminal justice system that aids in mass incarceration and police brutality against people of color and the poor community. Commissioner Rodney Ellis proposed the reformation of the criminal justice system following the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many others. The proposal includes studies that could lead to reallocating the countys criminal justice budget, implementing an independent oversight board to investigate excessive police force and expanding the Public Defender Office. Data also shows there are twice as many people at the Harris County Jail as opposed to jails in New York or Cook County. When Texas reduced its incarceration rate, the crime rate also went down.

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Houston rappers, lawmakers and activists host โ€˜Slab Rideโ€™ to protest the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery

Read full article: Houston rappers, lawmakers and activists host โ€˜Slab Rideโ€™ to protest the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery

Running for Ahmaud Arbery had evolved to riding for him. More than 50 slab riders took to the Houston streets Saturday afternoon to ride for justice for Arberyโ€™s death. Organizers said the โ€˜Slab Rideโ€™ was to protest hate and violence against Black people. Riders completed two loops around 610, commemorating the 2-mile run Arbery made before being killed. and Real Beauty Real Women.

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Harris County Commissioners approve $30 million relief fund to help struggling residents

Read full article: Harris County Commissioners approve $30 million relief fund to help struggling residents

HOUSTON โ€“ Thousands of families in Harris County will be getting some much-needed financial assistance thanks to a new relief funds approved by the Commissioners Court Tuesday. According to a news release, the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund will set aside $30 million to give to up to 25,000 families across Harris County. The first $15 million will be distributed by non-profits and charities that work with the poor. The second will be made available to those who apply for the money by phone or over the internet. KPRC 2 will stay on top of this important story and let you know when and how to apply for the $30 million program as soon as the county makes that information public.

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$15 million relief fund approved by Harris County to help vulnerable families during pandemic

Read full article: $15 million relief fund approved by Harris County to help vulnerable families during pandemic

HOUSTON โ€“ Harris County Commissioner Court this week approved a $15 million relief fund to help assist the most vulnerable families and individuals who are struggling with the sudden loss of a job or wages because of the coronavirus pandemic. The COVID-19 Relief Fund was proposed by Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis, which will provide support for rent, food, medical care and other expenses. The Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way will manage the program to help those facing the most severe hardships. Harris County Judge Lina Hildalgo announced the approval for the relief fund Tuesday, saying the county has an obligation to protect human life and the most vulnerable. According to the Greater Houston Community Foundation, the COVID-19 Recovery Fund has been endorsed by Hidalgo, Fort Bend County Judge KP George and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.

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Back-2-School sales tax holiday next weekend

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HOUSTON โ€“ Senator Rodney Ellis and Walmart are previewing Texas' Back to School Sales Tax Holiday at Walmart's brand new Galleria Supercenter with a pep rally and charitable shopping spree. Senator Ellis, who authored the original Tax-Free Weekend Bill, and Walmart shared details on how to prepare, what is tax-free and what is not, what the holiday means for business and consumers as well as some of the great deals in Houston. Walmart and Senator Ellis will then kicked off a shopping spree benefiting Westbury High School and Cunningham Elementary School. Each school was given 82.5 seconds, mirroring the 8.25% tax savings, to fill a shopping cart at Walmart with as many back-to-school items as possible. Texas' sales tax holiday, which runs from August 7 - 9, allows families to shop for clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks that are priced under $100, tax-free, so families can stretch their budget further this Back-to-School season.

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