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  • Harris County budget proposal could increase property taxes by hundreds of dollars
  • Harris County commissioner warns homeowners could soon see a large property tax increase
  • Harris County could face increased fees, and program cuts to close its $129M deficit

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abc13.com /3 weeks ago

Harris County budget proposal could increase property taxes by hundreds of dollars

A Harris County commissioner calls it one of the largest tax increases in county history, and now we know how much it could cost taxpayers.

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abc13.com /1 month ago

Harris County commissioner warns homeowners could soon see a large property tax increase

Commissioners voted to increase pay for several Harris County leadership roles and raise constable pay to over $300,000. Data shows constable pay has increased by more than 120% si...

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abc13.com /1 month ago

Harris County could face increased fees, and program cuts to close its $129M deficit

Faced with a nearly $130 million deficit, Harris County officials are working on a way to close it, and we've learned it could include increased fees and program cuts.

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abc13.com /4 days ago

Harris County constables receive $45k each in salary agreement

Harris County recently approved a one-time $45,000 payment to each Harris County constable as taxpayers face potential property tax increases and a $181 million budget deficit for...

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abc13.com /5 days ago

Harris County spends $1.2M daily on healthcare for employees, retirees

As Harris County property owners face the possibility of another tax hit, 13 Investigates is digging into how the county is spending your money.

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abc13.com /2 days ago

Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for special meeting to discuss Flock cameras in Harris County

In a Substack article, Hidalgo said that in May the Harris County Commissioners Court "quietly passed a one-year extension of the Flock contract through June 2027."

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breitbart.com /2 weeks ago

Texas County Judge Rips Local Officials, Cops Over Pay Parity Dust-Up as Her Term Winds Down

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo (D) took to social media to berate the county's law enforcement officials and her fellow members of the County Commissioners Court over a state-man...

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abc13.com /3 days ago

This Week in Texas: Harris County Judge Candidates, Voter 'Suspense' List

This Week in Texas, we speak with both candidates for Harris County Judge, Republican nominee Orlando Sanchez and Democratic nominee Letitia Plummer.

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abc13.com /2 weeks ago

This Week in Texas: Harris County Budget, Big Bend Border Changes

This Week in Texas, we talk about Harris County's budget, discuss midterms with Ted Cruz, and break down big changes at Big Bend National Park.

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abc13.com /3 weeks ago

Harris Co. files injunction against north Harris County apartment complex already facing lawsuits

A north Harris County apartment complex already facing legal action over alleged fire safety and sewage problems is now under a court injunction requiring management to address a s...

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feeds.texastribune.org /3 weeks ago

Texas counties sue feds for trying to tie election security policies to anti-terrorism funding

El Paso and Harris counties joined cities in Tennessee and Ohio in the suit arguing the new requirements are unconstitutional and would cost millions to implement.

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abc13.com /3 weeks ago

'All hands on deck:' Waller ISD experiences application backlog as county grows

Waller County is not only one of the fastest-growing counties in Texas but also in the nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, and now it's impacting the Waller Independent S...

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abc13.com /1 month ago

Cyclosporiasis cases in Harris County now at 34, health officials say

Harris County Public Health says that as of July 15 this year, there have been 34 Cyclospora cases reported.

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abc13.com /3 weeks ago

SWAT responds after suspect refuses to exit home after deputies serve warrant, HCSO says

Authorities said that SWAT units responded as a suspect was refusing to exit a home in the Channelview area after deputies attempted to serve a warrant.

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abc13.com /3 weeks ago

Houston Police Department is the top Flock camera searcher in Lucas County, Ohio, data shows

The Lucas County, Ohio, Board of Commissioners president, Pete Gerken, said he was shocked to learn Houston Police is the agency searching their Flock camera systems the most.

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chron.com /3 weeks ago

Report: Harris Co. GOP proposal wanted Republicans to publicly back Ken Paxton

One Harris County Republican meeting took an unexpected turn.

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chron.com /2 weeks ago

Harris County clerk could make $305K. Why she's sticking with $179K.

"I have chosen not to accept the newly approved salary."

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abc13.com /1 month ago

Some elected officials getting big raises as Harris County faces possible property tax hike

At a time when Harris County homeowners could soon be paying hundreds more in property taxes, elected officials are weighing a pay bump that could increase their salary by more tha...

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abc13.com /2 weeks ago

Search for suspect underway after traffic stop turns into foot chase, Pct. 2 says

Harris County Pct. 2 said a ground search is underway after a traffic stop involving a suspect turned into a foot chase.

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abc13.com /2 weeks ago

Deadly crash on Hardy Toll Road near East Richey Road, Harris County Pct. 4 says

A deadly crash on the Hardy Toll Road at East Richey Road has caused major traffic delays in the area, Houston TranStar cameras show.

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abc13.com /1 month ago

Houston City Council approved local agreement to add more affordable housing

On Wednesday, Houston City Councilmembers approved an agreement between the City of Houston and Harris County for Texas Reinvestment Zone Number 2.

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abc13.com /1 month ago

2 arrested after box truck pursuit starts in northwest Harris County and ends in Westchase: HCSO

Houston TranStar cameras captured the box truck in pursuit. HCSO said the suspects were allegedly stealing more than $1,200 in merchandise.

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abc13.com /2 weeks ago

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt may get salary bump as she faces DWI charge

Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt, who faces a DWI charge out of Galveston County, may get a raise after the Salary Grievance Committee approved a recommendation to increase her...

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abc13.com /1 month ago

Harris Co. sues Children's Museum of Houston after county employee injured in 'gravity chair'

Harris County is suing the Children's Museum of Houston over an allegation that a county employee broke his neck while on an attraction at the museum, according to a lawsuit.

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