The Latest Breaking News from Harris County

This newly drawn Houston district could unearth tensions between Democrats of color

A primary challenge to Rep. Sylvia Garcia underscores Latino Democrats’ fears of being unrepresented in Harris County.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 23, 2025

In Texas special election, Democrats try to beat opponents – and voter confusion - Roll Call

More than a dozen candidates are hoping to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner in the special election for Texas' 18th District

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025

In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate

Voters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 20, 2025

Texas solar program left in limbo after Trump administration pulls the plug on $250 million grant

Texas’ Solar for All program was intended to bring solar panels and batteries to low-income neighborhoods and create jobs by training workers to install the technology.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 11, 2025

Florida Deputies Jailed a Texas Woman for 3 Days Even Though She's 23 Years Older Than the Suspect

A federal judge cleared the way for Jennifer Heath Box's lawsuit against the cops who misidentified her as a fugitive, despite a "mountain of evidence" that they had the wrong woman.

Reason · Sep 5, 2025

New details emerge as Army vet gets $1M bond in accused killing of boy, 11, as he ran away while playing ding-dong-ditch

“I think that a very high bond is warranted if the allegations involve someone intentionally killing an 11-year-old for knocking on their door,” a Harris County Assistant District Attorney said

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding

Experts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025

Harris County constables, sheriffs could contract with HOAs without commissioners’ OK under bill heading to Abbott

House Bill 26 advanced out of the Texas Legislature on Wednesday evening, two days after being added to the second special session’s agenda.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 28, 2025

Frisky, ready to ticket, uniformed female Texas sheriff’s deputy under ethics investigation for spicy TikTok post

Sometimes it's best to keep these things to yourself.

We Got This Covered · Aug 5, 2025

Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out

The debate over whether to ask voters to cover the program comes as the nation’s third-largest county faces a projected $270M budget shortfall.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 4, 2025