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Houston Councilman Mike Sullivan to run for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector

City Councilman Mike Sullivan (District E) has announced his candidacy for Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector. On April 2 at the quarterly...
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Houston drought refuses to go away

In spite of a small rain storm this morning, Houston is still being plagued by what seems like a never ending drought. According to the U.S....
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How many animals did HHS get in its raid today?

As previously reported there was Houston Humane Society confiscation of small animals today in the Champions area north of Houston. I happened to...
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Houston shows economic success despite recession

For the most part, Houston TX remains ahead of the financial hardships plaguing much of the country. Whereas consumers in other areas of the nation...
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Very low turnout in a Houston Third Ward Precinct 193

As of 6:30 PM only 52 people had voted in Harris County Precinct 193 in Houston’s historically black Third Ward. Less than 10 people were in...
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Harris County election officials say "nearly all" voting machines destroyed in fire

(Houston) -- Texas law and Harris County elected officials are calling it a "public calamity" that has thrust elections into a sudden...
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The heat index and the quantification of feelings

The local media have spent much time covering the heat index, as opposed to the actual temperature. The heat index, also called the felt air...
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From el Barrio to the Sheriff's Office

Even though Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia grew up in the Northside area in Houston, his Latino experience goes deeper than his last name. As...
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Jim Edmonds named to sixth term as Port of Houston Commission chair

The Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council have jointly, and unanimously, re-appointed James T. Edmonds as chairman of the...
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Speeding tickets may dismissed as inaccurate radars, poorly trained deputies uncovered

KPRC Local 2 Investigates photo(Houston) -- Radar speed patrols have been cut back or stopped as some constables have discovered their radars may...
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