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Harris County · community
What residents are talking about in Harris County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Recent coverage of Harris County from local and regional media.
Under previous law, operators could keep inactive wells up indefinitely.
Sep 15, 2026Last year, less than 30% of data centers responded to a state-mandated water usage survey conducted by the Texas Water Development Board.
Sep 14, 2026Redrawing political boundaries between the primary and general election raises serious constitutional concerns, the court said.
Sep 11, 2026After Texas banned nearly all abortions, patients have struggled to get ectopic care. More than 300 patients here experienced substantial blood loss in 2023 and 2024, compared to 2018 and 2019.
Sep 10, 2026Kirk Watson, a former state legislator, says a parent petition could stop the Texas Education Agency from taking over Austin ISD.
Sep 9, 2026Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions.
Sep 9, 2026The decisions by both municipalities come as Flock faces growing national scrutiny over its nationwide camera network.
Sep 9, 2026On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.
Sep 8, 2026The attorney general won a lawsuit against the feds for withholding a Medicaid funding stream three years ago. Texas faces the same cut, but Paxton has stayed quiet.
Sep 4, 2026The federal government let U.S. citizen Brian José Morales García return to Texas on Sunday after deporting him to Mexico following a traffic stop in Central Texas.
Sep 2, 2026Historically a Republican stronghold, Tarrant County has emerged as a key battleground as voters narrowly supported Democratic candidates at the top of the statewide ballot in recent elections.
Sep 2, 2026These resources can help you locate data centers that are planned or operating in your community and who regulates them.
Sep 2, 2026