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What residents are talking about in Harris County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Constable staffing expansion
Property Taxes and Law Enforcement Pay
Request to consider the Salary Grievance Committee’s recommendation to increase the Treasurer’s salary to $181,411.36 in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Section 152.016(c).
County Treasurer Salary Grievance
Election Certification
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Harris County from local and regional media.
High housing costs cut into Texans’ income gains in 2025, new Census data shows
Incomes grew in some parts of the state and fell in others, according to new U.S. Census Bureau figures. Meanwhile, homeowners are paying more to keep a roof over their heads.
Oct 29, 2026Trump says more FEMA aid is coming to Texas after 2026 floods
Trump promised more federal money after FEMA denied individual assistance for Texas flood survivors. State officials have appealed FEMA’s decision.
Oct 28, 2026Comptroller Don Huffines did not disclose his role managing firm investing in SpaceX
On state-required disclosure forms, Huffines omitted his leadership role in Huffines Enterprises Science & Technology, a firm that invests in Elon Musk’s company that has received tax breaks from the state.
Oct 28, 2026Texas early voting rate is slightly behind 2018, when Beto O’Rourke challenged Ted Cruz
The first seven days of the 2026 midterm election fuel Democratic hopes but leave Republicans cautiously optimistic.
Oct 27, 2026Austin man shot by ICE officer pleads not guilty to federal assault charge
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez entered the plea a week after a grand jury indicted him on one count of assaulting, resisting, impeding and obstructing a federal officer.
Oct 27, 2026U.S. Supreme Court leaves in place limits on when deportation cases can be paused
The court declined to block a settlement between Texas and the Justice Department that effectively restricts when judges can use their discretion in how quickly immigration cases are resolved.
Oct 27, 2026A Texas cop signed on to help ICE deport his neighbors. It tore the town apart.
Ingram was just rebuilding from a devastating flood when its tiny police department enrolled in ICE’s 287(g) deportation program. Within a year, cops would hand over the equivalent of 10% of the town.
Oct 25, 2026Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility
The state health agency is also processing 64% of SNAP applications in a timely manner — within 30 days — even though the required rate is 95%.
Oct 23, 2026Texans didn’t know their neighborhood was built near an abandoned oil well spreading toxic fumes
As new neighborhoods are built in Texas, residents don’t always know they are living on top of old oilfields.
Oct 21, 2026FEMA won’t help Texans after July 2026 floods as agency tells states to lead disaster response
Disaster recovery experts say FEMA individual assistance funds are critical for residents to cover short-term costs. Gov. Greg Abbott is considering an appeal.
Oct 21, 2026Texas environmental agency shuts down online permit filing system after data center controversy
Texas environmental officials disabled an online filing system after watchdog groups raised concerns about the agency issuing permits related to data centers.
Oct 21, 2026Texas homeowners may be missing out on a major property tax break. Here’s how to claim it.
Hundreds of thousands of potentially eligible Texas homeowners aren’t claiming a homestead exemption, which shaves off thousands of dollars from the taxable value of a home. Here’s how to apply.
Oct 20, 2026