Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in 5 Additional Counties Impacted by Severe Storms
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Now Available in 5 Additional Counties Impacted by Severe Storms

The Texas Workforce Commission is accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance in five additional counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 26.

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….