The Latest Breaking News from Harris County

To fight poverty, some Texas cities gave aid with no strings attached. Conservatives are pushing back.

Guaranteed income programs let participants use funds however they see fit. Critics argue they're not a good use of taxpayer dollars.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2024

Harris County judge whose electoral win was deemed invalid will remain on bench as legal battle continues

Political experts say court order for new election could spur more challenges to narrow wins.

The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2024

Texas judge has been missing from bench for three weeks after overseeing high-profile cases

Judge Kelli Johnson, recently presided over several high-profile trials in the county, but has not been present at the 178th Criminal District Court since May 1

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

New York City and Harris County, Texas, lead in number of migrant deportations this year

Over 600,000 people have been deported so far this fiscal year. Los Angeles County, Dallas County and Miami-Dade complete the top five

Latin Times · May 9, 2024

After a boom in cash aid to tackle poverty, some states are now banning it

Four states so far have passed laws prohibiting the use of public money for no-strings cash aid. Advocates for basic income say the backlash is being fueled by a conservative think tank.

WEKU · May 3, 2024

Harris, Montgomery counties declare emergencies as East Texas region floods

Parts of Harris County, including The Woodlands, were under flood warnings Thursday.

The Texas Tribune · May 2, 2024

Texas Republicans have tried to rein in property taxes for five years. Has it worked?

Texas has spent billions of dollars to drive down property taxes. Many homeowners saw a significant tax cut last year, per a Texas Tribune analysis.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 26, 2024

Harris County Deputy Killed In Line-Of-Duty Collision

Details of the tragic death of Deputy Investigator John Coddou in Texas after being struck by a truck at a crash scene on Highway 99.

Top News · Apr 26, 2024

Harris County prosecutor hands criminal case into Lina Hidalgo’s staffers over to state attorney general

Hidalgo’s staffers were indicted on felony charges related to how they allegedly helped award an $11 million contract to a political consulting firm headed by a Democratic strategist.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 25, 2024

Texas Supreme Court temporarily blocks Harris County’s guaranteed income pilot program

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

The Texas Tribune · Apr 23, 2024