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Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor
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Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library Recognized as 2024 Recipients of Nation’s Highest Museum and Library Honor

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Children’s Museum Houston and Harris County Public Library of Houston as two of the 10 recipients of the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.

Judge Lina Hidalgo Issues Disaster Declaration for Harris County
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Judge Lina Hidalgo Issues Disaster Declaration for Harris County

Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a disaster declaration for Harris County Thursday and called for mandatory evacuations for residents living closest to the banks of the East Fork of the San Jacinto River in response to ongoing flooding and heavy rainfall north of Harris County that is now making its ways south along the river.

Harris County Department of Education Hosts Job Fairs to Recruit High-Quality Teachers
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Harris County Department of Education Hosts Job Fairs to Recruit High-Quality Teachers

Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) is hiring certified teachers for its four special schools, serving students with severe intellectual, academic and behavioral disabilities, those facing addiction and adjudicated/expelled youth.  

More Than 10,000 Mentally Ill Diverted From Harris County’s Criminal Justice System: DA Ogg
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More Than 10,000 Mentally Ill Diverted From Harris County’s Criminal Justice System: DA Ogg

Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg joined former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Thursday to announce that her office has now diverted more than 10,000 people struggling with mental illness away from the criminal justice system and into medical treatment.

Early Voting in Harris County Begins Tuesday: What To Know
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Early Voting in Harris County Begins Tuesday: What To Know

HOUSTON — It’s time to make your voice heard, Houston! Tuesday, March 5, marks the official day for primary elections, but early voting officially begins today. Early vote centers in Harris County will be open Tuesday, Feb. 20 through Friday, March 1 (7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 12 p.m. – 7 p.m….

Houston Based Entrepreneur Gifts 110K George Floyd Statue to Harris County
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Houston Based Entrepreneur Gifts 110K George Floyd Statue to Harris County

Dannette Davis of Kay Davis Associates has donated a $110,000 statue of the late George Floyd to Harris County. The entrepreneur and philanthropist commissioned the piece, which is titled “A Conversation with George” by renowned sculptress Adrienne Rison-Isom. Q&A With Dannette Davis:  Does this gesture confirm for you that the injustice committed against George is…

Chris Hollins, Harris County Clerk: Helping To Ensure a Safe & Fair Voting Process – October, 2020

Chris Hollins, Harris County Clerk: Helping To Ensure a Safe & Fair Voting Process – October, 2020

By d-mars.com News Provider Every election is imperative for voter participation.  But especially during this time where our country is facing challenges of injustices, rising racial divide, and the unforeseen and unprecedented economic and health effects of COVID-19, no American can afford to be indifferent in exercising their right to vote this November.  In addition…

Chris Hollins, Harris County Clerk: Helping To Ensure A Safe & Fair Voting Process

Chris Hollins, Harris County Clerk: Helping To Ensure A Safe & Fair Voting Process

Leading With Integrity for Your VOTE To Count Every election is imperative for voter participation. But especially during this time where our country is facing challenges of injustices, rising racial divide, and the unforeseen and unprecedented economic and health effects of COVID-19, no American can afford to be indifferent in exercising their right to vote…

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MAYOR’S OFFICE PRESS RELEASE Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Announce Schools Will Delay In-Person Classes Until Sept. 8

To protect students and teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic and help blunt progression of the virus in our communities, all public and non-religious private schools must delay in-person classes until Sept. 8, Mayor Sylvester Turner and County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced Friday. The City of Houston’s Local Health Authority Dr. David Persse and Harris County’s…